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Vertical Repetitive Defects, Misformed Characters, Skew, Curl or Wave - scanner

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Vertical Repetitive Defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: z The toner cartridge may be damaged. The circumference of the toner cartridge drum is 94 mm (3.7 in.). If a repetitive mark occurs every 94 mm (3.7 in.) on the page, install a new HP toner cartridge. z Internal parts may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. z In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Optimize for: to match the type of paper you are printing. For non-Windows operating systems, this feature is also available in HP Web JetAdmin. z The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact an HP-approved service technician. See HP Customer Care (Service and Support). Misformed Characters z If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the paper may be too slick. Try a different paper type. See Media Specifications. z If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the laser scanner may need service. Verify that it also occurs on a demo page by pressing GO when the printer is ready. If you need service, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. See Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement. See HP Customer Care (Service and Support). Page Skew z Check the paper type and quality. See Media Specifications. z Make sure the paper or other media is loaded correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. See Loading Media into Tray 1, Loading Media into Tray 2 or Optional 250-sheet Tray 3, or Loading Media into Optional 500sheet Tray 3. Curl or Wave z Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper curl. See Media Specifications. z Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the input tray. z Open the rear door and try printing to the rear output bin. 88 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW

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Chapter 4 Problem Solving
ENWW
Vertical Repetitive Defects
If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even
intervals:
The toner cartridge may be damaged. The circumference of the
toner cartridge drum is 94 mm (3.7 in.). If a repetitive mark occurs
every 94 mm (3.7 in.) on the page, install a new HP toner
cartridge.
Internal parts may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the
back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few
more pages.
In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Optimize for:
to match the type of paper you are printing. For non-Windows
operating systems, this feature is also available in
HP Web JetAdmin.
The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact an HP-approved
service technician. See HP Customer Care (Service and
Support).
Misformed Characters
If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images,
the paper may be too slick. Try a different paper type. See Media
Specifications.
If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the
laser scanner may need service. Verify that it also occurs on a
demo page by pressing
G
O
when the printer is ready. If you
need service, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service
representative. See Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty
Statement. See HP Customer Care (Service and Support).
Page Skew
Check the paper type and quality. See Media Specifications.
Make sure the paper or other media is loaded correctly and that
the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.
See Loading Media into Tray 1, Loading Media into Tray 2 or
Optional 250-sheet Tray 3, or Loading Media into Optional 500-
sheet Tray 3.
Curl or Wave
Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and
humidity will cause paper curl. See Media Specifications.
Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper
180° in the input tray.
Open the rear door and try printing to the rear output bin.