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Toner smear, Loose toner, Vertical repetitive defects, Misformed characters, skew

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Toner smear If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media, the paper guides are dirty. See "Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas" on page 78 and "Cleaning the fuser" on page 79. Check the media type and quality. See "Media specifications" on page 134. Try installing a new HP print cartridge. Loose toner Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas" on page 78 and "Cleaning the fuser" on page 79. Check the media type and quality. See "Media specifications" on page 134. Try installing a new HP print cartridge. In the printer driver, change the type to match the type of paper you are printing. See "Printing by type and size of media" on page 53. Print speed might be slower if you are using heavy media. Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: The print cartridge might be damaged. The circumference of the print cartridge drum is 94 mm (3.7 inches). If a repetitive mark occurs every 94 mm (3.7 inches) on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. Internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. In the printer driver, change the type setting to match the type of media you are printing. See "Printing by type and size of media" on page 53. The fusing assembly might be damaged. Contact an HP-approved service technician. See "Contacting HP" on page 123. Misformed characters If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the paper might be too slick. Try a different media type. See "Media specifications" on page 134. If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the laser scanner might need service. If you need service, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative "Contacting HP" on page 123. See "Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement" on page 129. Page skew Check the media type and quality. See "Media specifications" on page 134. Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the stack. See "Loading trays" on page 31, "Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray) or optional 250-sheet tray in tray 3 position" on page 32, or "Loading tray 3 (500-sheet tray)" on page 34. ENWW Troubleshooting print-quality problems 105

Section	Page
Printer basics	9
Printer configurations	10
Printer features	11
Printer software	13
Operating systems and printer components	14
Printer drivers	16
Software for Macintosh computers	17
Installing the printing system software	18
Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections	18
Installing Windows printing system software for networks	19
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks	20
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections	21
Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected	22
Uninstalling the software	23
Control panel	24
Control panel layout	24
Using the printer Help system	27
Printing control panel menus	27
Changing control panel settings	27
Interface ports	28
Printing tasks	29
Purchasing paper and other media	30
Media input options	31
Tray1 media sizes	31
Tray2 (250sheet tray) paper sizes	32
Tray3 (500sheettray) paper sizes	32
Loading trays	33
Loading tray1 (multipurpose tray)	33
Loading tray2 (250sheettray) or optional 250sheettray in tray3 position	34
Loading tray3 (500sheettray)	36
Media output options	37
Printing on special media	38
Printing on envelopes	39
Printing on labels	41
Printing on transparencies	42
Printing on customsized media or cardstock	43
Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (singlesided)	44
Printing on both sides (duplexing)	45
Canceling a print job	48
Using the printer driver	49
Changing the settings for a print job	49
Changing default settings	50
Using printerdriver features	51
Printing watermarks	51
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper	52
Setting a custom paper size	52
Using EconoMode (draft) printing	53
Choosing printquality settings	53
Using reduce/enlarge options	54
Selecting a paper source	54
Printing by type and size of media	55
Printing a cover or different first page	56
Adding a blank page or back cover to the end of a print job	57
Adding a blank page to the beginning of all print jobs (job separator page)	57
Using job-storage features	59
Proofing and holding a job	59
Deleting a held job	60
Printing a private job	60
Deleting a private job	61
Managing and maintaining the printer	63
Using the embeddedWebserver	64
Opening the embedded Web server	64
Information tab	65
Settings tab	65
Networking tab	65
Other links	66
Using HPWebJetadmin software	66
Using Printer Status and Alerts	67
Managing and configuring printer drivers	68
HP Web Jetadmin software plugin	68
Customization utility	69
Managing the print cartridge	70
HPprint cartridges	70
NonHP print cartridges	70
Printcartridge authentication	70
Printcartridge storage	70
Printcartridge life expectancy	71
Checking the supply level	71
Cartridge low and cartridge out conditions	72
Configuring email alerts	73
Checking the printer configuration	74
Menu map	74
Configuration page	74
Supplies status page	76
PS or PCL font list	78
Cleaning the printer	79
Cleaning the outside	79
Cleaning the paper path and printcartridge areas	80
Cleaning the fuser	81
Problem solving	83
Troubleshooting checklist	84
Troubleshooting general printing problems	85
Printing special pages	89
Understanding printer messages	90
Using the printer online Help system	90
Resolving persistent messages	90
Interpreting controlpanel messages	91
Clearing jams	99
Typical jam locations	99
Printcartridge area	100
Tray2 or tray3 paperfeed area	101
Output areas	102
Duplexer area	103
Troubleshooting printquality problems	104
Printquality checklist	104
Image defect examples	105
Troubleshooting network printing problems	109
Troubleshooting common Windows problems	110
Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems	111
Troubleshooting common PostScript problems	116
Service and support	117
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies	118
Ordering directly from HP	118
Ordering through service or support providers	118
Ordering directly through the embeddedWebserver (for printers with network connection)	118
Ordering directly through the printer software (for printers directly connected to a computer)	119
Part numbers	120
Contacting HP	125
Getting support	125
Obtaining extended service and support	126
Contacting the HPfraud hotline	126
Guidelines for repacking the printer	127
Service information form	128
HP maintenance agreements	129
Warranty information	130
HewlettPackard limited warranty statement	131
Extended warranty	132
Limited warranty for print cartridge life	132
Specifications	133
Printer specifications	134
Physical specifications	134
Electrical specifications	134
Power consumption	134
Acoustic emissions	135
Operating environment	135
Media specifications	136
Supported sizes of media	136
Guidelines for using paper	138
Paper specifications	139
Printing and paper storage environment	140
Envelopes	141
Labels	143
Transparencies	143
Control panel menus	145
Retrieve Job menu	146
Information menu	147
Paper Handling menu	148
Configure Device menu	150
Printing submenu	150
PCL submenu	152
Print Quality submenu	153
System Setup submenu	156
I/O submenu	159
Resets submenu	162
Diagnostics menu	163
Service menu	163
Printer memory and expansion	165
Printer memory	166
Installing memory	167
Checking memory installation	169
Installing an HPJetdirect EIO card	170
Printer commands	171
Understanding PCL printer command syntax	172
Combining escape sequences	172
Entering escape characters	173
Selecting PCL 5e fonts	173
Common PCL 5e printer commands	174
Regulatory information	177
FCC regulations	177
Environmental product stewardship program	178
Declarations of conformity	180
Declaration of Conformity	180
Canadian DOC regulations	181
Regulatory and safety statements	182
Laser safety statement	182
LED safety statement	182
Japanese VCCI statement	182
Korean EMI statement	182
Laser statement for Finland	183
Index	185
Symbols	185
Numerics	185
A	185
B	185
C	185
D	186
E	187
F	187
G	187
H	187
I	188
J	188
K	188
L	188
M	189
N	189
O	189
P	190
Q	191
R	191
S	191
T	192
U	193
V	193
W	193

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Troubleshooting print-quality problems

105

Toner smear

If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media, the paper guides are dirty. See

“Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas” on page 78

and

“Cleaning the fuser” on

page 79

Check the media type and quality. See

“Media specifications” on page 134

Try installing a new HP print cartridge.

Loose toner

Clean the inside of the printer. See

“Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas” on

page 78

and

“Cleaning the fuser” on page 79

Check the media type and quality. See

“Media specifications” on page 134

Try installing a new HP print cartridge.

In the printer driver, change the type to match the type of paper you are printing. See

“Printing by type and size of media” on page 53

. Print speed might be slower if you are using

heavy media.

Vertical repetitive defects

If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:

The print cartridge might be damaged. The circumference of the print cartridge drum is

94 mm (3.7 inches). If a repetitive mark occurs every 94 mm (3.7 inches) on the page, install

a new HP print cartridge.

Internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the

problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.

In the printer driver, change the type setting to match the type of media you are printing. See

“Printing by type and size of media” on page 53

The fusing assembly might be damaged. Contact an HP-approved service technician. See

“Contacting HP” on page 123

Misformed characters

If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the paper might be too slick.

Try a different media type. See

“Media specifications” on page 134

If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the laser scanner might need

service. If you need service, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative

“Contacting HP” on page 123

. See

“Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement” on

page 129

Page skew

Check the media type and quality. See

“Media specifications” on page 134

Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose

against the stack. See

“Loading trays” on page 31

“Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray) or

optional 250-sheet tray in tray 3 position” on page 32

, or

“Loading tray 3 (500-sheet tray)” on

page 34