Print Quality problems

My print quality for Reds & Greens is coming out streaked. The blacks and blues are fine. I use HP ink cartridges anad keep them cleaned and aligned. But on the Alignment page the reds & greens are streaked and cannot be cognized. Could this be a print head problem ? 

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I see that you are having some printing issues when attempting to print in colour.
Please click on the following link on Fixing Print Quality Problems for the HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One Printer Series.
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