HP 2300d Service Manual - Page 218

Table 24. Image defects (continued) Problem Cause Solution Toner scatter outline The print media does not meet printer specifications q or is stored incorrectly. q q Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. Turn over the stack of media in the tray. Also try rotating the media 180 degrees. If the print media does not meet HP specifications, replace the paper. Maintenance due. q Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. q Print a demo page to verify problem persists. q Perform maintenance actions as required. Ghosting (light) This type of defect might occur when using q Print a few more pages and see if the problem preprinted forms, a large quantity of narrow media, corrects itself. or a fuser mode that is set too high for your media. q Make sure that print media type and quality meet HP specifications. q If the defect occurs later in a print job, turn the printer off for ten minutes, and then turn the printer on to restart the print job. q Check your fuser mode. Ghosting (dark) This type of defect might occur when using q Print a few more pages and see if the problem preprinted forms, a large quantity of narrow media, corrects itself. or a fuser mode that is set too high for your media. q Make sure that print media type and quality meet HP specifications. q If the defect occurs later in a print job, turn the printer off for ten minutes, and then turn the printer on to restart the print job. q Check your fuser mode. 216 Troubleshooting ENWW