HP 8p/8w manual Print Quality Problems, Solution

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Print Quality Problems

Problem

Printed page is blank.

Entire page prints faintly.

Printed page is fuzzy or blurred.

Page prints all black.

Page has a grey background.

Vertical black lines on printed page.

Solution

The toner cartridge is missing or empty. Install a new toner cartridge.

The toner cartridge is installed incorrectly. Re–install the toner cartridge. Make sure the tape is removed from the bottom of the toner cartridge, the cartridge is seated correctly and the toner lock lever is pushed all the way forward.

Toner cartridge is empty. Replace the toner cartridge.

Ensure that the image drum is located correctly and that the top cover is firmly closed.

Use the printer control panel software to adjust the DARKNESS setting.

LED array is dirty – clean the LED array.

LED array is dislodged. Check alignment; contact service.

Hardware problem. Contact service.

Static electricity, generally from dry environments, causes toner to stick to background. Change paper to a smoother laser bond or use a humidifier.

Is toner low? Replace toner cartridge.

LED array is defective. Contact service.

English

To verify print quality problems, try printing several pages to check that the problem is persistent.

User’s Guide

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Contents User’s Guide Trademarks CopyrightEnglish ContentsSafety Instructions EMC/Low Voltage Directive ConventionsEnergy Star This printer must be earthed Important Wiring InstructionsPaper Choosing Print MediaEnvelopes Paper Sizes Paper WeightLoading Paper Paper Exit Manual feedReplacing the Toner Cartridge When to Replace the Toner CartridgeToner Cartridge Toner Cartridge LifeCleaning the LED Array Image drum Cartridge When to Replace the Image Drum CartridgeImage Drum Cartridge Life Resetting the Drum Counter Fonts What is a Font? Using FontsOkipage 8p Fonts LED Indication Front Panel Indication Okipage 8pFront Panel Switch Functions Viewing and using the menusGenerating a Cleaning Printer MaintenanceTransporting Your Printer Paper Jams Basic TroubleshootingSolution Print Quality ProblemsSoftware Problems Print Quality Problems contd SolutionProblem Solution Hardware Problems Solution Printer seems too hot Hardware Problems contd SolutionCategory Specification SpecificationsCategory Specification Mttr SCategory SpecificationDrum cartridge. See Image drum cartridge IndexUser Notes SL1 4LE