Hp office jet 5740 prints copies too light

Hi I just purchased a HP office jet 5740 and have it set up. When I print a color copy
it comes out very light compared to the original. This happens when printing without being
connected to the computer. Is there any was to adjust this?

Hello gloworm2,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having an issue with the printed photo being lighter than the original.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
I also suggest that you run through the following document that deals with Fixing Print Quality Problems for the HP ENVY 5640, 5660, 7640 and Officejet 5740, 8040 e-All-in-On...
Please feel free to write me back if you have any other questions.
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