HP LaserJet Pro MFP M25-M27 User Guide - Page 97

Improve copy and scan image quality, Introduction, Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges

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Improve copy and scan image quality Introduction If the printer is having image quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the issue. ● Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ● Check the paper settings ● Optimize for text or pictures ● Edge-to-edge copying Try these few simple steps first: ● Use the flatbed scanner rather than the document feeder. ● Use high-quality originals. ● When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images. If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not fix the problem, see "Improve print quality" for further solutions. Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner. 1. Press the power button to turn the printer off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the printer. 4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting. 5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the printer on. Check the paper settings LED control panel 1. Click the Start button, and then click the Programs item. 2. Click your HP product group, and then click the HP Device Toolbox item. 3. On the Systems tab, click Paper Setup. ENWW Improve copy and scan image quality 89

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Improve copy and scan image quality
Introduction
If the printer is having image quality problems, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the
issue.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Check the paper settings
Optimize for text or pictures
Edge-to-edge copying
Try these few simple steps first:
Use the flatbed scanner rather than the document feeder.
Use high-quality originals.
When using the document feeder, load the original document into the feeder correctly, using the paper
guides, to avoid unclear or skewed images.
If the problem still exists, try these additional solutions. If they do not fix the problem, see “Improve print quality”
for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1.
Press the power button to turn the printer off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet.
2.
Open the scanner lid.
3.
Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or
sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on
any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen.
They might seep and damage the printer.
4.
Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5.
Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the printer on.
Check the paper settings
LED control panel
1.
Click the
Start
button, and then click the
Programs
item.
2.
Click your HP product group, and then click the
HP Device Toolbox
item.
3.
On the
Systems
tab, click
Paper Setup
.
ENWW
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