HP 3180 Fax Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

Chapter 6

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Problem	Possible solution	More information

	Check the media	Make sure you select the correct quality settings for
	settings	the media loaded in the tray.
		Make sure the page settings match the page size of
		media loaded in the tray.

	More than one page is	For more information on paper-feed problems, see
	being picked	Solve paper-feed problems.

	Check the print	Make sure the print cartridges are not low on ink. For
	cartridges	more information, see Work with print cartridges.

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

	Problem	Possible solution	More information

	Poor quality	Check the print	Make sure the correct print cartridges are installed
	printouts	cartridges	and the print cartridges are not low on ink. For more
			information, see Configure and manage and Print
			cartridges.

		Check the media	The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media
			specifications (for example, the media is too moist or
			too rough). See Select print media for more
			information.

		Check the type of	Make sure the HP Fax supports the type of media you
		media loaded in the HP	have loaded. For more information, see Understand
		Fax	specifications for supported media.

		Align the print	Align the print cartridges. For more information, see
		cartridges	Align the print cartridges.

	Printout shows	Check the print	Make sure print cartridges have not been tampered
	bleeding	cartridges	with. Refilling processes and the use of incompatible
	colors		inks can disrupt the intricate printing system and result
			in reduced print quality and damage to the HP Fax.
			HP does not guarantee or support refilled print
			cartridges. For ordering information, see Print
			cartridges and HP supplies and fax specifications.

		Check the type of	For more information, see Select print media.
		media loaded in the HP
		Fax.

	Lines or dots	Check the print	Make sure the print cartridges are not low on ink. For
	are missing	cartridges	more information, see Work with print cartridges.
	from text or
	from text or	Clean the print	For more information, see Work with print cartridges.
	graphics	Clean the print	For more information, see Work with print cartridges.
		cartridges

62 Maintain and troubleshoot

Contents

Page Page Copyright information Hewlett-PackardCompany notices Safety information Page Contents Lighter / Darker Copy Configure and manage Maintain and troubleshoot HP supplies and fax specifications Support and warranty C Regulatory information Index 1 Get started Find other resources for the product Understand the HP Fax parts Front view Back view Control panel buttons and lights Load full-sizepaper To load full-sizepaper Load originals Change HP Fax settings Send a basic fax Set the answer mode Set up faxing for the HP Fax Set up faxing (parallel phone systems) Serial-typefax setup 2Use the HP Fax Control panel menus Use control panel menus Control-panelmessage types Text and symbols Type numbers and text on the control-panelkeypad Available symbols for dialing fax numbers Set up speed-dialentries Set up fax numbers as speed-dialentries or groups Print and view a list of speed-dialentries Select print media Tips for selecting and using print media Understand specifications for supported media Set minimum margins 3 Fax Send a fax Send a fax manually from a phone To initiate a fax manually from an external phone Send Fax Start To send a fax manually using the attached handset Send a fax using monitor dialing Send a fax from memory Schedule a fax to send later Send a fax to multiple recipients Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings To change the resolution from the control panel Change the Lighter / Darker setting To change the Lighter / Darker setting from the control panel Set new default settings To set new default settings from the control panel Receive a fax Receive a fax manually Set up backup fax reception Reprint received faxes from memory Poll to receive a fax Forward faxes to another number Set the paper size for received faxes Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes Block junk fax numbers Page Change fax settings Configure the fax header Set the number of rings before answering Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring Set the fax error correction mode Set the dial type Set the redial options Set the fax speed Fax over the Internet Cancel a fax 4 Copy Make copies from the control panel Change the copy settings Set the number of copies Set the copy paper size Set the copy paper type Change copy speed or quality Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper Copy a legal-sizedocument onto letter paper Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy Enhance blurred areas of your copy Enhance light areas of your copy Cancel a copy job 5 Configure and manage Manage the HP Fax Use reports Print fax confirmation reports Print fax error reports Print and view the fax log Test fax setup The fax test failed Contact HP The "Fax Hardware Test" failed Solution: The "Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack" test failed The "Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax" test failed The "Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax" test failed The "Dial Tone Detection" test failed Dial Tone Detection Test The "Fax Line Condition" test failed Fax Line Condition Test 6Maintain and troubleshoot Work with print cartridges Print cartridges Handle the print cartridges Replace the print cartridges To replace the print cartridges Page Align the print cartridges Clean the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the area around the ink nozzles Store print cartridges Clean the HP Fax Clean the glass strip Clean the white strip Clean the exterior Troubleshooting tips and resources Solve printing problems Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Solve paper-feedproblems Solve copy problems Copy Normal Best Solve fax problems Page Distinctive Ring Page Symbols Troubleshoot setup issues Clear paper jams Avoid paper jams AHP supplies and fax specifications Order printing supplies online Supplies Physical specifications Product features and capacities Memory specifications Print specifications Copy specifications Fax specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Acoustic emission specifications (noise levels per ISO 7779) Page B Support and warranty Obtain electronic support Obtain HP telephone support Prepare the HP Fax for shipment Pack the HP Fax Warranty C Regulatory information FCC statement Noise emission statement for Germany Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network Notice to users in the European Economic Area Regulatory model number Environmental product stewardship program Page Page Declaration of conformity Index