HP 1050 manual Print quality problems, Paper feeding problems

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Troubleshooting

Print quality problems

Problem	Solution

Light or blurred characters.	Check ink level as described in View ink level on page 55. To
	install a new print cartridge, see Replace the print cartridge on
	page 56.
	Make sure the print cartridge is installed correctly. To clean the
	print cartridge, see Maintain the print cartridge on page 59.

Smudged or dark characters.	Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. Let ink dry
	before handling the paper. To clean the print cartridge, see
	Maintain the print cartridge on page 59.

Characters with white lines.	If Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge is displayed,
	install a new print cartridge as described in Replace the print
	cartridge on page 56.
	Remove and reinstall the print cartridge.
	Clean the print cartridge (see Maintain the print cartridge on
	page 59.)

Improperly formed or misaligned	Clean the print cartridge (see Clean the print cartridge nozzles
characters.	on page 59.)

Abnormal black horizontal lines	Clean the cartridge carrier (see Clean the cartridge carrier
	contacts on page 60.)

Paper feeding problems

Problem

Solution

Paper is jammed during printing.

Clear paper jam as described in Paper jams during printing on page 58.

Paper sticks together.	•	Make sure you have fewer than 50 sheets in the paper tray.
	•	Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.
		Take the paper out and fan the pages and replace.

Paper fails to feed.	Remove any obstructions inside the printer.

Multiple sheets of paper feed.

When loading paper, do not force the paper down into the printer. If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. (see Paper jams during printing on page 58.)

Paper skews or buckles in the paper tray.

The paper tray can hold up to 50 sheets. Make sure the paper guides do not cause the paper to bow. When loading paper, do not force it down into the machine.

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Contents HP 1040/1050 Fax series Page Contents Advanced faxing Additional featuresDigital message center HP 1050 Fax only Specifications and regulatory information Feature referenceCare and maintenance Declaration of conformity Quick start Load paperLoad documents to fax or copy Send a faxReceive a fax Make a copyMake a telephone call Print Order then Normal will displayHP Fax basics HP Fax 1040/1050 Parts of the HP FaxControl Panel of HP FAX Bottom view5Control panel of HP 1050 Fax Fax Mute/Search 20 Rcv. Mode/Contrast Menus Overview of menu options Basic FAX menuAdvanced FAX menu ResolutionECM Mode Fax LogTools menu SET UP Sound menuSET UP TAM menu Loudspeaker-HP 1040 Fax Speakerphone-HP 1050 FaxMenu buttons Ready modeNavigate the menus Enter dates, times, text, and telephone numbers Most text fieldsFax header telephone number ## , $$ , %%Enter dates, times, text, and telephone numbers Speed dialing Store a number in the phone bookPrint the phone book Dial from the phone bookPaper types and sizes Document types and sizesSet document resolution and contrast for a single copy Speaker volume Adjust volumeRinger volume Automatic fax redial Receiving via an extension telephone HP 1040 Fax onlyAdditional features Set rings to answerUse Caller ID Block junk fax numbersDelete a number Scan & Fax ModeImage TCR Distinctive ring Drpd Teach the HP Fax the ring patternHP1040 Fax Answer/receive modeSet up distinctive ring Drpd answer mode HP1050 Fax FAXSet up a separate telephone number for Machine returns to Ready mode Digital message center HP 1050 Fax only Turn on the message centerRecord your greeting Play your greetingPlay back messages Screen or monitor your callsAnnouncement only Erase all messages in memory Erase messagesErase selected messages Access the message center Remote AccessRemote Password Toll Saver Record a conversation Set up message pagingMessage paging Receive a messagePage Advanced faxing BroadcastingDelayed fax Setting send polling PollingTo cancel the scheduled job Polling another fax to receiveForward faxes Start Date&Time will displayForward faxes Advanced faxing Turn on and off sounds Alarm soundsSet the date and time Key sounds Silent modeSet the fax header information Reports you can print Print reportsAutomatic reports Junk Fax Reprinting faxesSystem Data TAM StatusDial/Schedule Clearing memoryFax Header Faxes in MemoryRedial a number in memory Print cartridge information View ink levelPrint the self test Replace the print cartridgeReplace the print cartridge Paper jams during printing Clear jammed documents and paperDocument jams during transmission Wipe the print nozzles and contacts Clean the print cartridge nozzlesMaintain the print cartridge Clean the cartridge carrier contacts Clean the document scanner area Clean the document scanner area Adjust the scanner LCD error messagesLoad Document Junk Fax EmptyJunk Fax Full Memory FullPoll job exists Poll Code ErrorPolling Error AlreadyTroubleshooting Fax problemsFine If Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge is displayed Print quality problemsPaper feeding problems Digital Message Center problems Troubleshooting Care and maintenance Specifications and regulatory information Acceptable documentsProduct specifications Print cartridgeYES Sample of ITU #1 test chart reduced to 60.5% Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices Regulatory notices Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformityUse Hewlett-Packard support services Before calling customer supportHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Tampered withHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Page Index Page Page Page

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