HP 4100TN, 4100N manual Correcting output quality problems, Image defect table

Correcting output quality problems

This section of the manual helps you define print quality problems and what to do to correct them. Often output quality problems can be handled quite easily by making sure that your printer is properly maintained, using media that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page.

Use the examples in the image defect table starting on this page to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, 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, contact HP Customer Care Service and Support (see “Service and support” on page 157).

Note	The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through
	the printer short-edge first.

Image defect table

See “Light print	See “Light print	See “Specks”	See “Specks”
(partial page)”	(entire page)” on	on page 130	on page 130
on page 130	page 130
See “Dropouts” on	See “Dropouts” on	See “Dropouts” on	See “Lines”
page 131	page 131	page 131	on page 131

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