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● Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in Inkjet printers. ● Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality. Step two: Check the environment The environment can directly affect print quality and is a common cause for print-quality or paper-feeding issues. Try the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents. ● Make sure the printer is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of printer specifications. ● Do not place the printer in a confined space, such as a cabinet. ● Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface. ● Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air flow on all sides, including the top. ● Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue inside the printer. Adjust Print Density Complete the following steps to adjust the print density. 1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS): Direct-connected printers a. Open the HP Printer Assistant. ● Windows 10: From the Start menu, click All Apps, click HP, and then select the printer name. ● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer name. ● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then select the printer name. ● Windows 7: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the printer name. b. In the HP Printer Assistant, select Print, and then select HP Device Toolbox. Network-connected printers a. Print a configuration page to determine the IP address or host name. i. Press and hold the Start Copy button until the Ready light begins blinking. ii. Release the Start Copy button. ENWW Improve print quality 77

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●
Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in Inkjet
printers.
●
Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.
Step two: Check the environment
The environment can directly affect print quality and is a common cause for print-quality or paper-feeding
issues. Try the following solutions:
●
Move the printer away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents.
●
Make sure the printer is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of printer specifications.
●
Do not place the printer in a confined space, such as a cabinet.
●
Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
●
Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air flow on all sides,
including the top.
●
Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue
inside the printer.
Adjust Print Density
Complete the following steps to adjust the print density.
1.
Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
Direct-connected printers
a.
Open the HP Printer Assistant.
●
Windows 10
: From the
Start
menu, click
All Apps
, click
HP
, and then select the printer name.
●
Windows 8.1
: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the
Start
screen, and then select the
printer name.
●
Windows 8
: Right-click an empty area on the
Start
screen, click
All Apps
on the app bar, and then
select the printer name.
●
Windows 7
: From the computer desktop, click
Start
, select
All Programs
, click
HP
, click the folder
for the printer, and then select the printer name.
b.
In the HP Printer Assistant, select
Print
, and then select
HP Device Toolbox
.
Network-connected printers
a.
Print a configuration page to determine the IP address or host name.
i.
Press and hold the Start Copy
button until the Ready
light begins blinking.
ii.
Release the Start Copy
button.
ENWW
Improve print quality
77