HP LaserJet Pro P1606 HP LaserJet Professional P1560 and P1600 Printer series - Page 105

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

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Toner smear Loose toner Vertical repetitive defects Misformed characters ENWW ● 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. ● Check the media type and quality. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected. ● Place the product in quiet mode, and send the print job again. See Quiet mode settings on page 56. ● Install a new genuine HP print cartridge. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected. ● Clean the inside of the product. ● Check the media type and quality. ● Place the product in quiet mode, and send the print job again. See Quiet mode settings on page 56. ● Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of into a power strip. ● The print cartridge might be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new genuine HP print cartridge. ● The internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will probably correct itself after a few more printed pages. ● In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected. ● If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the media stock might be too slick. Try a different media. ● If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the product might need service. Print a configuration page. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Solve image-quality problems 93

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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.
Check the media type and quality.
The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer
driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.
Place the product in quiet mode, and send the print job
again. See
Quiet mode settings
on page
56
.
Install a new genuine HP print cartridge.
Loose toner
The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer
driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.
Clean the inside of the product.
Check the media type and quality.
Place the product in quiet mode, and send the print job
again. See
Quiet mode settings
on page
56
.
Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of into a
power strip.
Vertical repetitive defects
The print cartridge might be damaged. If a repetitive mark
occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new
genuine HP print cartridge.
The internal parts might have toner on them. If the defects
occur on the back of the page, the problem will probably
correct itself after a few more printed pages.
In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media
type is selected.
Misformed characters
If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow
images, the media stock might be too slick. Try a different
media.
If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy
effect, the product might need service. Print a
configuration page. If the characters are improperly
formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service
representative.
ENWW
Solve image-quality problems
93