HP 3180 Fax Solve fax problems, Hook, areas, Problem, Defects, Problem, Phone Off, Unclear text, Large, black, faded stripes, Unwanted lines, typefaces look

Problem	Defects	More information
Copy defects	Vertical white or	The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media
are apparent	faded stripes	specifications (for example, the media is too moist or
		too rough). See Select print media for more
		information.
	Too light or dark	Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.
	Unwanted lines	The ADF might need cleaning. See Clean the HP
		Fax for more information.
	Black dots or streaks	Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted substance
		might be on the ADF. Try cleaning the HP Fax. See
		Clean the HP Fax for more information.
	Unclear text	• Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality
		settings.
		• The default enhancement setting might not be
		suitable for the job. Check the setting and change
		it to enhance text or images, if needed. For more
		information, see Adjust the lightness and
		darkness of your copy.
	Incompletely filled	Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.
	text or graphics
	Copy is slanted or	• Make sure that the input tray is not too full.
	skewed	• Make sure that the paper-width adjusters are
		snug against the sides of the media.
	Large, black	The default enhancement setting might not be
	typefaces look	suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to
	splotchy (not smooth)	enhance text or images, if needed. For more
		information, see Change the copy settings.
	Horizontal grainy or	The default enhancement setting might not be
	white bands in light-	suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to
	gray to medium-gray	enhance text or images, if needed. For more
	areas	information, see Change the copy settings.

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Problem Possible solution

The display always shows Phone Off You are using the wrong type of phone cord. Make sure

Hookyou are using the phone cord that came with the HP Fax to connect the HP Fax to your phone line. If the phone cord that came with the HP Fax is not long enough, you can use a coupler to extend the length. You can purchase a coupler at an electronics store that carries phone accessories. You will also need another phone cord, which can be a standard phone cord that you might already have in your home or office.

Other equipment that uses the same phone line as the HP Fax might be in use. Make sure extension phones (phones on the same phone line, but not connected to the HP Fax) or other equipment are not in use or off the hook. For example, you cannot use the HP Fax for faxing if an

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