Cleaning the printer media path | HP 1015 instruction

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Cleaning the printer media path

If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, you can use the HP LaserJet cleaning utility to remove excess media and toner particles that can accumulate on the fuser assembly and rollers. Cleaning the media path might extend the life of the printer.

For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transparencies, you can use copier grade media (18 to 24 lb. or 70 to 90 g/m2) with a smooth surface.

1Make sure that the printer is idle and the Ready light is on.

2Load the media in the input tray.

3Access the HP toolbox. See Using the hp toolbox for instructions. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and click Print Quality Tools. Select the cleaning page.

The cleaning process takes approximately 2 minutes. The cleaning page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. Do not turn the printer off until the cleaning process has finished. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to thoroughly clean the printer.

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HP 1015 manual Cleaning the printer media path

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Use Page User guide Copyright Information Contents Printing tasks Problemsolving Appendix D Ordering supplies Printer basics Quick access to more information Where to look for more informationWWW links for drivers, software, and support User guide links Printer configurations Hp LaserJet Printer features Print with excellent qualitySave time Save money Walk around Hp LaserJet 1010 series printer Enww Printer control panel Media paths Main input trayPriority input tray Printer media guides Output bin Print cartridge access Print cartridge door Installing printer software To install the print driver for WindowsPrinter software Supported operating systems To install the print driver for Windows NT To install printer software for all other operating systems Printer properties driver Click Properties, or click Printing Preferences Printer properties online help Print setting prioritiesTo access the printer properties online help Accessing the print driver Mac OS Accessing the print driver Mac OS XSoftware for Macintosh computers Click Print Center Connecting the USB cable Connecting the parallel cablePrinter connections USB connections Media Choosing paper and other media Media to avoid Media that may damage the printer Optimizing print quality for media types Loading media Specific types of media Printing on transparencies or labels To print transparencies or labels Printing on envelopes Printing one envelope Printing multiple envelopes Printing on envelopes Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms To print letterhead or preprinted forms Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock To print on custom-sized media or cardstock Chapter Printing tasks Accessing the watermark feature Printing watermarks Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexing To manually duplex Printing 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 Using HP print cartridges HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Storing print cartridges Print cartridge life expectancy Saving toner Changing the print cartridge Sets toner into the fabric Cleaning the printer Cleaning the print cartridge area Cleaning the printer Cleaning the printer media path Managing the printer Demo Configuration reportPrinter information pages To view hp toolbox Using the hp toolboxSupported browsers Hp toolbox sections Other links Troubleshooting tab Status tab Documentation tab Set up status alertsAlerts tab Information tab Advanced printer settings windowSettings tab Chapter Problemsolving Finding the solution Is the printer set up correctly?Is the Ready light on? Can you print a demo page? Is the print quality acceptable? Is the printer communicating with the computer?Does the printed page look like you expected? Contact HP support Cleaning Mode/Engine test Status light patterns Return to Finding the solution Media handling problems Media handling problems ProblemSolution Printed page problems Problem Solution Printed page is different than what appeared on screen Printer software problems Printer software problems Problem Improving print quality Light print or fadedToner specks Dropouts Vertical lines Gray backgroundToner smear Loose toner Vertical repetitive defects Misformed charactersSkew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Toner scatter outline Clearing jams Typical media jam locations Removing a jammed Return to Finding the solution Cleaning the pickup roller Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer Changing the pickup roller Enww Changing the pickup roller Changing the printer separation pad Changing the printer separation pad Chapter Printer specifications Acoustic emissions SpecificationsPrinter specifications Environmental specifications Printer specifications Electrical specifications1 Port availability Printer specifications Physical specificationsPrinter capacities and ratings FCC compliance Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Paper Material restrictionsSpare parts and supplies availability For more information Material safety data sheet Regulatory statements Declaration of Conformity Korean EMI statement Vcci statement Japan Laser safety statementCanadian DOC regulations Laser statement for Finland Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Appendix a Media specifications Printer media specifications Supported media sizes Paper Guidelines for using mediaPaper usage Symptom Problem with paper Solution Label construction LabelsTransparencies Envelopes Envelope constructionEnvelopes with double-side seams Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps Card stock guidelines Card stock and heavy mediaCard stock construction Appendix B Warranty and licensing Hewlett-Packard software license agreement HP Software License Terms Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for print cartridge life Frequently asked questions Hardware service Extended warranty Guidelines for repacking the printer How to contact HP Ordering information Description or use Order number Ordering suppliesOrdering supplies Appendix D Ordering supplies Index Index Index Index Index Page Q2460-90909