HP Deskjet 957c Printer - problems with the automatic paper-type sensor

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problems with the automatic paper-type
sensor

print quality is different when the automatic option is
selected

The print quality is automatically set to Normal when the Automatic Paper-
Type Option is selected. The print quality may improve when a specific paper
type is selected. Follow these instructions to select a specific paper type:

1.

Open the file you want to print.

2.

Click

File

>

Print

.

The hp deskjet 9xx series screen appears displaying the General option
screen. Click the arrows in the General field to select the following
options.

3.

Select

Paper Type/Quality

, then choose any type

other than

Automatic in

the

Paper Type

option

.

4.

Click

OK

to print.

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optimal paper mode is not used when the automatic option
is selected

1.

Verify that the paper is free of scratches or wrinkles.
The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is less accurate if the paper is
damaged.

2.

Manually select the appropriate paper type.
The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor sets the paper type to Plain Paper if you
are using one of these media types:

• Letterhead paper
• Stationary that has a printed pattern on the top edge of the paper
• Dark colored paper
• Paper containing metallic fibers

printer ejects the paper

The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight which can affect the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer away from direct sunlight.

See also:

automatic paper-type sensor

If you continue to have problems, contact

HP Customer Care

.

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