HP 1015 manual Improving print quality, Light print or faded, Toner specks, Dropouts

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Improving print quality

This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.

Light print or faded

●The toner supply is low. See Changing the print cartridge for more information.

●The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard’s media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough).

See Printer media specifications for more information.

● If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too light or EconoMode might be turned on. Adjust the print density and disable EconoMode in the printer properties. See Saving toner for more information.

Toner specks

●The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard’s media

specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). See Printer media specifications for more information.

● The printer might need to be cleaned. See Cleaning the printer or Cleaning the printer media path for instructions.

Dropouts

●A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting the

job.

● The media’s moisture content is uneven or the media has moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media. See Printer media specifications for more information.

● The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type or brand of media.

●The print cartridge might be defective. See Changing the print cartridge for more information.

Note	If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative.

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Contents Use Page User guide Copyright Information Contents Printing tasks Problemsolving Appendix D Ordering supplies Printer basics Where to look for more information Quick access to more informationWWW links for drivers, software, and support User guide linksHp LaserJet Printer configurationsPrint with excellent quality Printer featuresSave time Save moneyHp LaserJet 1010 series printer Walk aroundEnww Printer control panel Main input tray Media pathsPriority input tray Printer media guidesOutput bin Print cartridge door Print cartridge accessTo install the print driver for Windows Installing printer softwarePrinter software Supported operating systemsTo install printer software for all other operating systems To install the print driver for Windows NTClick Properties, or click Printing Preferences Printer properties driverTo access the printer properties online help Print setting prioritiesPrinter properties online help Accessing the print driver Mac OS X Accessing the print driver Mac OSSoftware for Macintosh computers Click Print CenterConnecting the parallel cable Connecting the USB cablePrinter connections USB connectionsMedia Choosing paper and other media Media that may damage the printer Media to avoidOptimizing print quality for media types Specific types of media Loading mediaTo print transparencies or labels Printing on transparencies or labelsPrinting one envelope Printing on envelopesPrinting multiple envelopes Printing on envelopes To print letterhead or preprinted forms Printing on letterhead and preprinted formsTo print on custom-sized media or cardstock Printing on custom-sized media and cardstockChapter Printing tasks Printing watermarks Accessing the watermark featureAccessing the multiple pages per sheet feature To manually duplex Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper manual duplexing Printing booklets Printing booklets Canceling a print job Understanding print quality settings Using EconoMode Saves toner Maintenance HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Using HP print cartridgesStoring print cartridges Print cartridge life expectancy Saving toner Changing the print cartridge Sets toner into the fabric Cleaning the print cartridge area Cleaning the printerCleaning the printer Cleaning the printer media path Managing the printer Printer information pages Configuration reportDemo Supported browsers Using the hp toolboxTo view hp toolbox Other links Hp toolbox sectionsStatus tab Troubleshooting tabAlerts tab Set up status alertsDocumentation tab Settings tab Advanced printer settings windowInformation tab Chapter Problemsolving Is the printer set up correctly? Finding the solutionIs the Ready light on? Can you print a demo page?Is the printer communicating with the computer? Is the print quality acceptable?Does the printed page look like you expected? Contact HP supportStatus light patterns Cleaning Mode/Engine testReturn to Finding the solution Media handling problems ProblemSolution Media handling problemsPrinted page is different than what appeared on screen Printed page problems Problem SolutionPrinter software problems Problem Printer software problemsLight print or faded Improving print qualityToner specks DropoutsGray background Vertical linesToner smear Loose tonerMisformed characters Vertical repetitive defectsSkew Curl or waveToner scatter outline Wrinkles or creasesTypical media jam locations Clearing jamsRemoving a jammed Return to Finding the solution Cleaning the pickup roller Changing the pickup roller Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printerEnww Changing the pickup roller Changing the printer separation pad Changing the printer separation pad Chapter Printer specifications Printer specifications Environmental specifications SpecificationsAcoustic emissions Printer specifications Electrical specifications1 Printer capacities and ratings Printer specifications Physical specificationsPort availability FCC compliance Protecting the environment Environmental product stewardship programMaterial restrictions PaperSpare parts and supplies availability For more informationMaterial safety data sheet Declaration of Conformity Regulatory statementsCanadian DOC regulations Laser safety statementKorean EMI statement Vcci statement Japan Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Laser statement for FinlandAppendix a Media specifications Printer media specifications Supported media sizes Paper usage Symptom Problem with paper Solution Guidelines for using mediaPaper Transparencies LabelsLabel construction Envelope construction EnvelopesEnvelopes with double-side seams Envelopes with adhesive strips or flapsCard stock construction Card stock and heavy mediaCard stock guidelines Appendix B Warranty and licensing HP Software License Terms Hewlett-Packard software license agreementHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Frequently asked questions Limited warranty for print cartridge lifeHardware service Extended warranty Guidelines for repacking the printer How to contact HP Ordering supplies Ordering suppliesOrdering information Description or use Order number Appendix D Ordering supplies Index IndexIndex Index Index Page Q2460-90909

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