Re: Hp deskjet 2562

Hi @lmercer79,

I'd like to help!

To better assist you - 

  Does the copy print out the same way? 

While you respond to that, let's print a Print Quality Diagnostic page

Use HP Printer Assistant to print a Print Quality Diagnostic page in Windows.

1. Load plain paper into the input tray.

2. Search Windows for your printer model name, and then click the printer name in the list of results.

   HP Printer Assistant opens.

3. Click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer.

   The printer toolbox opens.

4. On the Device Services tab, click Print Quality Diagnostics Page.

   A Print Quality Diagnostic page prints.

   Figure : Print Quality Diagnostic page without defects

Print a Print Quality Diagnostic page in Mac

Use HP Utility to print a Print Quality Diagnostic page in macOS or OS X.

1. Load plain paper into the input tray.

2. Click the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences.

3. Depending on your operating system, click Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners.

4. In the Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners window, select your printer, and then click Options & Supplies.

5. Click Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.

   HP Utility opens.

6. Click Print Quality Diagnostics, and then click Print.

   A Print Quality Diagnostic page prints.

Post the Print Quality Diagnostic page here so we can help you further. 

You may also refer to this document with steps to fix " Print Quality Issues" issue applicable for your printer -  Print Quality Issues

Also, try updating the printer's firmware - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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