HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 User Guide - Page 95

Improve copy and scan image quality, Introduction, Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges

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Improve copy and scan image quality Introduction If the printer is having image quality problems, first make sure you are using high-quality originals. If the problem still exists, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the issue. ● Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ● Check the paper settings ● Optimize for text or pictures ● Edge-to-edge copying If the issue is not resolved, see Improve print quality for further solutions. Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner. 1. Press (the Power button) to turn the printer off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the printer. 4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting. 5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press (the Power button) to turn the printer on. Check the paper settings 1. Open EWS. See To access and use the Embedded Web Server (EWS). 2. On the Systems tab, click Paper Setup. 3. Change the necessary settings, and then click Apply. Optimize for text or pictures 1. Open EWS. See To access and use the Embedded Web Server (EWS). 2. On the Copy tab, select the Optimize drop-down list. 3. Select the setting you want to use. ENWW Improve copy and scan image quality 89

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Improve copy and scan image quality
Introduction
If the printer is having image quality problems, first make sure you are using high-quality originals. If the
problem still exists, try the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the issue.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Check the paper settings
Optimize for text or pictures
Edge-to-edge copying
If the issue is not resolved, see
Improve print quality
for further solutions.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect
performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1.
Press
(the Power button) to turn the printer off, and then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
2.
Open the scanner lid.
3.
Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or
sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on
any part of the printer; these can damage the printer. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen.
They might seep and damage the printer.
4.
Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5.
Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press
(the Power button) to turn the printer on.
Check the paper settings
1.
Open EWS. See
To access and use the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
.
2.
On the
Systems
tab, click
Paper Setup
.
3.
Change the necessary settings, and then click
Apply
.
Optimize for text or pictures
1.
Open EWS. See
To access and use the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
.
2.
On the
Copy
tab, select the
Optimize
drop-down list.
3.
Select the setting you want to use.
ENWW
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