HP P2055d HP LaserJet P2050 Series - User Guide - Page 131

Image defect examples, Light print or faded, Toner specks, Dropouts

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Image defect examples This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects. NOTE: If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Light print or faded ● The print cartridge is nearing end of life. ● Redistribute the toner to extend the life. ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). ● If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too light or EconoMode might be turned on. Adjust the print density, and disable EconoMode in the printer Properties. Toner specks ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). ● The printer might need to be cleaned. ● The print cartridge might be defective. Dropouts ● A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting the job. ● The media moisture content is uneven or the media has moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media. ● The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type or brand of media. ● The print cartridge might be defective. ENWW Solve print-quality problems 119

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Image defect examples
This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.
NOTE:
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service
representative.
Light print or faded
The print cartridge is nearing end of life.
Redistribute the toner to extend the life.
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media
specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too
rough).
If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is
too light or EconoMode might be turned on. Adjust the
print density, and disable EconoMode in the printer
Properties.
Toner specks
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media
specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too
rough).
The printer might need to be cleaned.
The print cartridge might be defective.
Dropouts
A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting
the job.
The media moisture content is uneven or the media has
moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media.
The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type or
brand of media.
The print cartridge might be defective.
ENWW
Solve print-quality problems
119