Printer smudges black ink on photo paper.

[ankx22]

I have an HP Deskjet Printer that smudges black ink when printed on photo paper.I believe its because it is pigmented ink.Earlier it didnt use to do that with the same cartridge.I have read somewhere that printers mix CMY to form black colour.Is my black smudging because it is using ink from pigment cartridge?

 

[The Paladin]

could be your jets needs to be cleaned and/or the quality of the phot paper your using..

what model of inkjet printer are you using ?

 

[ankx22]

could be your jets needs to be cleaned and/or the quality of the phot paper your using..

what model of inkjet printer are you using ?

I am using the HP F4488 Printer. I dont think the jets need cleaning as the prints are perfect, but when you rub your hand on it they just wipe right off.The black doesnt stick to the paper. I tried 2 papers but same result. Is There a way i can only use color cartride to print on photo paper?

 

[gdmaclew]

Are you sure you are using Inkjet Photo paper and not Laser Printer Photo paper?
Anything printed on an inkjet printer must use inkjet paper.
That printer also has its own black ink cartridge.

 

[ankx22]

Are you sure you are using Inkjet Photo paper and not Laser Printer Photo paper?
Anything printed on an inkjet printer must use inkjet paper.
That printer also has its own black ink cartridge.

Yes at least the packaging says inkjet photo paper.
https://www.amazon.in/KODAK-200GSM-INKJET-PAPER-SHEETS/dp/B00PQ2JECM

 

[gdmaclew]

Very good. Are you selecting "Photo Quality" paper in your Printer Driver Properties?

 

[The Paladin]

And when your printing on photo paper you have set the printer operation options (printing preferences) that your paper source is photo paper ?
how to change setting of paper shown on this page f the online manual of your printer
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01714002 on page 33 of the pdf (page 30 of manual)

 

[ankx22]

Very good. Are you selecting "Photo Quality" paper in your Printer Driver Properties?

yea i am.

 

[ankx22]

And when your printing on photo paper you have set the printer operation options (printing preferences) that your paper source is photo paper ?
how to change setting of paper shown on this page f the online manual of your printer
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01714002 on page 33 of the pdf (page 30 of manual)

I seem to have solved the problem temporarily. Using matte photo paper does not smudge the ink. I dont know whats wrong with the glossy paper. I think I will stick to matte photo papers as they are not that bad either.

 

[gdmaclew]

What happens if you finish printing and then don't touch it for 5-10 minutes. Does it still smudge?

Some inks have longer drying times when printed on high gloss paper.

 

[ankx22]

What happens if you finish printing and then don't touch it for 5-10 minutes. Does it still smudge?

Yea once i did that still it smudged. I even use a hair dryer to dry the paper.Still it didnt stick.

Do you think its the paper? I think so..I think i will try the original hp glossy photo paper.I have ordered one set..

 

[gdmaclew]

Are those prints still smudging after 30 minutes?

 

[ankx22]

Are those prints still smudging after 30 minutes?

I never waited that long. Max i waited was 10-15 mins

 

[The Paladin]

are you using HP inkjet cartridges or one of those recycled/replacement ones ?