When my MX882 prints at standard or fast settings, I get 1/4 inch striping (left to right).

[Thumb1]

The stripes appear to be caused by extra blue ink in the darker bands.  The head-test looked great with one possible clue that is not described in the manuals or forums (so far).  The top color block (C) is two tone blue, 50/50.  No known changes were made to the printer or the computers that have access.  What could cause this?  OR even more important, how do I clear it up.  Printing everything on high quality is expensive. 

[Danny]

Hi, Thumb1!

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[Thumb1]

Hi Danny,
Good question, since it's a WiFi, it supports the house and that means I talks to XP, Vista, and 7. All see the same problem in the prints.

[Ramona]

Hi Thumb1,

Performing a print head alignment on the printer may improve the print quality you are experiencing.  To perform a print head alignment, please follow the steps located at the link below:

Performing the PIXMA MX882 Print Head Alignment

Hope this helps!

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[Thumb1]

Hi Ramona,

Sorry to report, no improvement. 

Maybe if I describe the symtoms better...  The striping appears to be alternating bands of darker and lighter print. Approx 1/4 wide (each) and consistant across the entire page.  When I print at the highest resolution (using more ink), these bands don't appear.  

Regards,

AT

[Ebony]

Hello Thumb1,

What type of paper are you using? Does the issue occur when printing on plain paper?