Printing smudges when using black

I have a HP-deskjet 3822 that has not had a huge amount of use but has suddenly started smudging on certian lines. This only happens when printing in black and not colour so changed black ink cartridge but problem remains. Appreciate any advice.

Are the smudges horizontal? Also, what condition is the paper in? I ask because if the paper got wet/humidified and wrinkled, the printhead may be dragging on the paper.
If you have some nice flat paper, try that. let me know what you find.
Regards, CF
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