Print quality is unacceptable

 

 

This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.

 

 

Check the power connection. Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to both the

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device and the power supply box. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC power outlet.

 

 

Hewlett-Packard does not recommend the use of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) battery-

 

 

backup devices or surge suppressors with this device. Many surge suppressors and battery-

 

 

backups can cause 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 media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). See Device 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 turn off EconoMode in the device properties. See Saving toner for more information.

Toner specks

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

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

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3380 specifications

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