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Loose toner, Vertical repetitive defects, Misformed characters, Problem solving

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Loose toner Vertical repetitive defects Misformed characters ● Clean the inside of the printer. See Cleaning the printer for instructions. ● Check the media type and quality. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● In your printer driver, make sure that the appropriate media type is selected. ● Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of into a power strip. ● The print cartridge might be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● The internal parts might have toner on them. See Cleaning the printer for more information. 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 that 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. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the printer might need service. Print a Printer Test page. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. See How to contact HP for more information. 68 Chapter 4 Problem solving ENWW

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Loose toner
●
Clean the inside of the printer. See
Cleaning
the
printer
for instructions.
●
Check the media type and quality. See
Printer
media
considerations
for more
information.
●
Install a new HP print cartridge. See
Changing
the
print
cartridge
for instructions.
●
In your printer driver, make sure that the
appropriate media type is selected.
●
Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet
instead of into a power strip.
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.
See
Changing
the
print
cartridge
for
instructions.
●
The internal parts might have toner on them.
See
Cleaning
the
printer
for more
information. 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 that 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.
See
Printer
media
considerations
for more
information.
●
If characters are improperly formed,
producing a wavy effect, the printer might
need service. Print a Printer Test page. If
the characters are improperly formed,
contact an HP-authorized dealer or service
representative. See
How
to
contact
HP
for
more information.
68
Chapter 4
Problem solving
ENWW