Improving print quality

This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.

Light print or fade

The toner supply is low. See HP LaserJet print cartridges for more information.

The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard’s media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). See Product media specifications for more information. If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too light or EconoMode might be turned on. Adjust the print density and disable EconoMode in the printer properties. See Saving toner for more information.

Toner specks

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

The printer might need to be cleaned. See Cleaning the printer media path for instructions.

Dropouts

A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting the job.

The media’s moisture content is uneven or the media has moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media. See Product media specifications for more information.

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