HP 1230 Fax There are, On the copy or Copy speed or quality on Fax, Print a self-test report on

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troubleshooting help

problem

solution

There are

Check to see that you are using the highest possible print quality. Use a

horizontal streaks

 

high print quality (Best) for your project. For information, see increase

on the copy or

 

copy speed or quality on page 34.

fax.

Print a self-test report to check the print cartridges. For information, see

 

 

print a self-test report on page 39.

 

 

– If ink is not filling the patterns completely, clean the cartridges. For

 

 

information, see clean the print cartridges on page 41. After

 

 

cleaning, try copying or printing the fax again. To reprint the fax

 

 

from memory, see reprint faxes in memory on page 27.

 

 

– If cleaning does not help, replace the print cartridges. For

 

 

information, see replace the print cartridges on page 40.

 

 

 

The copy or fax is

Check to see that you are using the right type of paper for your project. If

faded, or the

 

the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by your HP Fax

colors are dull.

 

may not fully cover the print surface. Make sure you are using a paper

 

 

that is appropriate for your HP Fax. For information, see recommended

 

 

papers on page 7.

 

 

Note: Your HP Fax is designed to work well on most paper types. Test a

 

 

variety of paper types before buying large quantities. Find a paper type

 

 

that works well and is easy to purchase. HP Premium Papers are

 

 

designed for the best quality results.

 

Adjust the contrast of the copy or fax. For information on adjusting the

 

 

contrast for copy jobs, see make copies lighter or darker on page 34.

 

 

For information on adjusting the contrast for fax jobs, see change contrast

 

 

on page 21.

 

Print a self-test report to check the print cartridges. For information, see

 

 

print a self-test report on page 39.

 

 

– If the colors do not appear correct on the self-test report, clean the

 

 

print cartridges. For information, see clean the print cartridges on

 

 

page 41. After cleaning, try copying or printing the fax again. To

 

 

reprint the fax from memory, see reprint faxes in memory on

 

 

page 27.

 

 

– If cleaning does not help, replace the print cartridges. For

 

 

information, see replace the print cartridges on page 40.

 

 

 

The copy or fax is

Check to see if you are using the right type of paper for your project. If

fuzzy or blurry.

 

the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by your HP Fax

 

 

may not fully cover the print surface. For most documents, plain paper

 

 

works well. For documents with dense output, such as high-contrast

 

 

graphics or photographs, use HP Premium paper for best results. For

 

 

information, see recommended papers on page 7 and recommended

 

 

paper-type settings for copying on page 9.

 

Check to make sure you are using the highest possible copy quality. For

 

 

information, see increase copy speed or quality on page 34.

 

 

 

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Contents Hp fax Series Safety information Contents Use the copy features Additional setup informationMaintain your hp fax Fax optionsTroubleshooting help Technical informationGet hp fax 1230 series support IndexContents Get help Help DescriptionFeature Purpose Front panel overviewFront panel overview Get started Load originals and load paper Load originalsLoad paper Recommended papers Set the paper type Papers to avoidTips for loading other types of paper in the input tray Recommended paper-type settings for copying Paper type Paper-type settingSet the paper size Avoid jamsUsing the front panel of your HP Fax, you can Send a faxSend a fax after temporarily changing settings Check for dial toneSend a basic fax Follow these steps to send a faxSend a color fax Scan a fax into memory before sendingBroadcast a fax to multiple recipients Press Start, ColorReceive a fax manually Receive a faxReceive a fax automatically Create individual speed-dial entries Set up speed-dialingReceive a fax when the hp fax is out of paper Create a speed-dial group Delete speed-dial entries Send a fax using a one-touch speed-dial buttonAdd or remove recipients from a group Schedule a fax to send later Send a fax using the speed-dial buttonSchedule a fax Cancel a scheduled fax Generate fax confirmation and error reportsPoll for faxes Print reportsGenerate system reports Set new defaultsWhen the report you want appears, press Enter Change contrast Control resolution and contrastChange resolution Set basic fax settings Use shortcuts to access menu settingsSet the date and time Set the fax headerSet the rings to answer setting Enter textAdjust the volume Set the paper sizeSet tone or pulse dialing Forward faxes to another numberSet advanced fax settings Edit or cancel fax forwardingChange the answer ring pattern distinctive ringing Redial a busy number automaticallyRedial an unanswered number automatically Follow these steps to change the answer ring patternReprint faxes in memory Set backup fax receptionSet automatic reduction Detect faxes received from older machines silent detect Use error correction modeConnect and use other office equipment with your hp fax Connect the phone cord from the phone to connector Connect and use a phone with your hp faxUse the fax features Use off-hook dialing Fax options Change copy settings Make copiesMake a basic copy Follow these steps to getting started making copiesMake copies lighter or darker Set the number of copiesIncrease copy speed or quality Enhance text sharpness and photo colors Set new defaultsReduce or enlarge a copy Prepare a color t-shirt transfer Perform special copy jobsCopy a photo Copy options Number Copies Copy Quality Lighter Darker Reduce/ EnlargeUse the copy features Clean the exterior Work with print cartridgesPrint a self-test report Handle print cartridgesReplace the print cartridges Align cartridges Restore factory defaultsClean the print cartridges Setup menu options Setup Print ReportSet the language and country/region Connect your hp fax to a phone, modem, or answering machineConnector 1 on the HP Fax Problem Solution Paper jamsTips to avoid paper jams Print cartridge problemsProblem Resolution Status Message Materials available Continues to askHave already That can damage the print cartridgesOutput problems Quality problems For information, see clean the print cartridges onFor information on loading originals, see load originals on Colors arePaper-type settings for copying on There areOn the copy or Copy speed or quality on Fax Print a self-test report onCopy or fax Copy problems Fax problems With an answering machine Information on using the HP Fax with voice mailHP Fax does Push the Cancel button to hang up. See the Setup Poster for Information on setting up the HP FaxIncoming calls Auto Answer button to turn it on or offAm having Error messages Error message SolutionSure the phone line is connected. To test the connection Broadcast fax Do the following FailureCannot load DocumentAutomatic For more information, see reprint faxes in memory onPrint carriage StalledRemoved all packing materials from the HP Fax Print cartridges, see handle print cartridges onFax log error codes Error Code Error DefinitionFax log error codes Hp fax Specifications Copy specifications Mode Speed ppm Print resolution dpiFax specifications Physical specificationsPower specifications Environmental specificationsAdditional specifications Environmental product stewardship programRegulatory notices Doc statement / déclaration de conformité Canada Regulatory noticesHp fax 1230 series Safety Declaration of conformityTechnical information Get hp fax 1230 series support Call in the U.S. during warranty Call elsewhere in the worldPrepare your hp fax for shipment Country/region Hp technical supportHp fax 1230 series warranty Warranty serviceReturn your hp fax 1230 series for service Hewlett-packard limited global warranty statementLocal law Index Off-hook dialing, 31 one-touch speed-dial buttons Page Index Order supplies Print cartridges Hp reorder numberVisit the hp fax information center Q1685-90103