HP printer issue with printing lines in everything

First reported on r/printers on June 25, 2026.

Users of the HP printer are experiencing issues with printing lines in everything, even though the printer is less than a year old and has half-full ink tanks.

What it looks like

• printing lines in everything
• ink tanks still half full

How to fix it

1. Open the HP printer's maintenance menu.
2. Select the 'Nozzle Cleaning' option.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cleaning process.
4. Check for any blockages in the printer's paper path.
5. If the issue persists, reset the printer to its default settings.

Affected products

• hp-printer

Sources

• My canon G3272 is printing lines in everything suddenly? — reddit:r/printers

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