HP P2035 HP LaserJet P2030 Series - User Guide - Page 108

Vertical repetitive defects, Misformed characters, skew, Curl or wave

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Vertical repetitive defects Misformed characters Page skew Curl or wave 98 Chapter 10 Solve problems ● The print cartridge might be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. ● The internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will probably correct itself after a few more printed pages. ● In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected. ● If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the media stock might be too slick. Try a different media. ● If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the printer might need service. Print a configuration page. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. ● Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the media stack. ● The input bin might be too full. ● Check the media type and quality. ● Check the media type and quality. Both high temperature and high humidity cause media to curl. ● The media might have been in the input tray too long. Turn over the stack of media in the tray. Also, try rotating the media 180° in the input tray. ● Open the straight-through output door and try printing straight through. ● The fuser temperature might be too high. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected. If the problem persists, select a media type that uses a ENWW

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Vertical repetitive defects
The print cartridge might be damaged. If a repetitive mark
occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new
HP print cartridge.
The internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects
occur on the back of the page, the problem will probably
correct itself after a few more printed pages.
In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media
type is selected.
Misformed characters
If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow
images, the media stock might be too slick. Try a different
media.
If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy
effect, the printer might need service. Print a configuration
page. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an
HP-authorized dealer or service representative.
Page skew
Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and the
media guides are not too tight or too loose against the
media stack.
The input bin might be too full.
Check the media type and quality.
Curl or wave
Check the media type and quality. Both high temperature
and high humidity cause media to curl.
The media might have been in the input tray too long.
Turn over the stack of media in the tray. Also, try rotating
the media 180° in the input tray.
Open the straight-through output door and try printing
straight through.
The fuser temperature might be too high. In your printer
driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.
If the problem persists, select a media type that uses a
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Chapter 10
Solve problems
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