HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni - COLORS NOT ALIGNED

Has anyone resolved this ridiculous issue where all the colors are not aligned when printing? Black text prints perfectly. But when printing images, colors are not aligned. Issue has been going on for months and YES I've done the following:Calibrated a thousand timesRestored printer defaults 1000x'sWasted my money and spent almost $200 on OEM all 4 color cartridges ... wasted!Reinstalled drivers 1000x'sHave the most updated drivers... believe me.Ran the HP Print and Scan Doctor software and it's showing me NO ISSUES... ridiculousChecked the HP Support Forum with no resolution....I'm with you fellow people with this same issue. HP HELP PLEASE! Please tell me it's a HARDWARE ISSUE!!!! Of course you're not going to admit it.Same issue occurs on my PC-Win 7, Macbook.. doesn't matter... it's the printer!!!And I finally posted this plead for HELP!!!Thank you HP.

Hi ITSwami
I understand the printer is printing out of alignment.
Make sure the printer is connected directly to a wall outlet. (don't use a power hub or a surge protector)
I have included a document for print quality and alignment issues. In
Solution eight: Print a diagnostics page, if the color alignment bars are off, calibrating is the only method of fixing this issue which you have already ran several times. I would also do Solution eleven: Identify and replace the problem print cartridge, in case it is just one cartridge causing this issue. Remove the toner and check for a tuck blade to make sure it isn't sticking out of the bottom of it.
I have provided all the Manuals for the printer.
You would want to contact HP Tech Support to inquire about getting a replacement toner if that ends up being the issue.

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