HP Q7699A HP LaserJet 9040/9050 - User Guide - Page 130

Correcting output quality problems Note Use the examples in the image defect table to determine which print quality problem you are experiencing, and then see the corresponding reference pages to troubleshoot. The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically rather than horizontally.) See Light print or fade See Specks See Dropouts See Lines See Gray background See Toner smear See Loose toner See Repeating defects See Misformed characters See Page skew See Curl or wave 128 Chapter 6 Problem solving See Wrinkles or creases ENWW