Photosmart 2575 prints text in black blocks so where text used to be, only a black block appears!

My Photosmart 2575 has suddenly started to replace all text with big black blocks of ink.
The issue has occured after I installed - and uninstalled - another HP all in one printer (can not remember name and number).
Have uninstalled all HP printer related drivers and applications, re-booted computer and installed the AiO_071_000_201_000_CDA_DriverOnly_Network_dan_NB.exe application again, but still the same!
Can someone please advice?
Thanks in advance.
Lars

Hi @jb-thom69
i appreciate the efforts you have made to resolve the issue. At this point, I suggest calling HP.
If you are in Canada or US call 800 474 6836, or you can Contact HP Worldwide.
HP printers generally have a 1 year warranty from their purchase date, you can verify the warranty using the following link if you would like; warranty check.
I hope this helps.
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