Resolving image quality problems

Note

This section of the manual helps you define and resolve print quality problems. Often output quality problems can be handled quite easily by making sure that your printer is properly maintained or by using print media that meets HP specifications.

Use the examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, and then see the corresponding reference pages to troubleshoot.

These examples consist of the most common methods to remedy print quality problems. If you still have problems after trying the suggested remedies, see “HP sales and service offices” on page 253.

See “Light print

See “Light print

See “Sent faxes

See “Scanned

See “Edges of

(partial page)” on

(entire page)” on

too light or too

images are too

image not

page 183

page 183

dark” on page 183

light or too

printing” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dark” on

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See “Dropouts”

See “Dropouts”

See “Dropouts” on

See “Faded

See “Lines” on

on page 184

on page 184

page 184

print or white

page 185

 

 

 

streaks” on

 

 

 

 

page 185

 

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