HP 1022 HP LaserJet 1022, 1022n, 1022nw - User Guide - Page 83

Vertical lines, Gray background, Toner smear, If these steps do not correct the problem

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NOTE If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Vertical lines ● Make sure that the tray cover is in place. ● The photosensitive drum inside the print cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. Gray background Toner smear ENWW ● Make sure that the tray cover is in place. ● Decrease the print density setting through printer properties. This decreases the amount of background shading. See Printer properties (driver). ● Change the media to a lighter basis weight. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media, the media guides might be dirty. Wipe the media guides with a dry, lintfree cloth. See Cleaning the printer for more information. ● Check the media type and quality. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer driver, make sure that the appropriate media type is selected. Improving print quality 75

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NOTE
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service
representative.
Vertical lines
Make sure that the tray cover is in place.
The photosensitive drum inside the print
cartridge has probably been scratched.
Install a new HP print cartridge. See
Changing
the
print
cartridge
for instructions.
Gray background
Make sure that the tray cover is in place.
Decrease the print density setting through
printer properties. This decreases the
amount of background shading. See
Printer
properties
(driver)
.
Change the media to a lighter basis weight.
See
Printer
media
considerations
for more
information.
Check the printer's environment. Very dry
(low humidity) conditions can increase the
amount of background shading.
Install a new HP print cartridge. See
Changing
the
print
cartridge
for instructions.
Toner smear
If toner smears appear on the leading edge
of the media, the media guides might be
dirty. Wipe the media guides with a dry, lint-
free cloth. See
Cleaning
the
printer
for more
information.
Check the media type and quality.
Install a new HP print cartridge. See
Changing
the
print
cartridge
for instructions.
The fuser temperature might be too low. In
your printer driver, make sure that the
appropriate media type is selected.
ENWW
Improving print quality
75