slyfoxy46628 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi all. I don't know if this is the right place for this post or not but here goes. I am trying to make my own labels with an HP Deskjet 5440. I got my label all set up and printed a test run on regular paper and the color of my graphic is all wrong. Being that I am not the smartest person on the block about computers I need your help. The graphic I am trying to print is a tree surrounded by blocks. Everything turns out ok except the background inside the blocks where the tree is. It turns a pinkish color instead of being brown. Can anybody help me please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Your cartridge may be low on ink?? That seems to happen with our printer when the Cartridge is low...the colors come out funky!!Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 There should be a function on your printer to clean the print heads. Read your manual to figure out how, then clean them a couple times & print again. If you don't print in color every day, the heads can dry out & colors get funky.Sometimes it takes several trys to get them clean. If that doesn't do it, try new cartridges.If that doesn't work, contact the HP on the internet. There will be a troubleshooting section and usually you can get help. HP is very helpful if you ask the right questions.I have a 5440, and the colors are perfect. I have a Lexmark 1150 that's only good on black and white-colors suck.What program are you using to create the labels? Not all programs transfer color well to the printer. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I am using Microsoft Word. Thank you so much for the info. I will try to do what you said and let you know what happends! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I've had som problems using Word to produce true colors too. I now use a program called Label Factory Deluxe. I found it at Best Buy. It works beautifully. All of Avery's label sizes are in the memory, and creating your own design is pretty easy. Colors transfer perfectly to my 5440. It was pretty cheap, too as I recall. I think I spent $39.00 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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