Problem | Cause |
The printed page contains | The media might not meet |
misformed characters. | HP specifications. |
If characters are incorrectly formed so that they produce a wavy effect, the laser scanner might need service.
Solution
Use a different paper, such as
Verify that the problem also occurs on the Configuration page. If so, contact
HP Customer Care. See Service and support or the support flyer that came in the device box.
The printed page is curled or | The device is not set to print on |
wavy. | the type of media on which you |
| want to print. |
The paper path is curling the media.
The media might not meet
HP specifications.
| Both high temperature and |
| humidity can cause paper curl. |
Text or graphics are skewed on | The media might be loaded |
the printed page. | incorrectly. |
The media might not meet
HP specifications.
In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is to match the type of paper on which you are printing. Print speed might be slower if you are using heavy paper.
Open the rear output door to print to the
Use a different paper, such as
Check the device environment.
Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly and that the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the stack. See Loading trays.
Use a different paper, such as
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