HP Photosmart 3210XI photo's smear

I have an HP Photosmart 3210Xi that has worked well for years. All of a sudden any photo's I print come out smeared,blurry and very wet.
I have tried the printer on two different machines under two different operating systems. I get the same results on both machines.
Normal printing seems to work ok. Does anyone have a likely cause of this problem.
Thanks, BOSSHOG 

Hi travelerdaveL
I would try uninstalling software and reinstalling printer.  I am linking you to the software and driver page make sure you select full feature software.
Hp Photosmart C310
Let me know how it goes.

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