Toner smear

1Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

2Try using a different type of paper.

3Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See “General specifications” on page 195.)

4Clean the inside of the printer and run a manual cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See “Cleaning the printer” on page 87 and “Running the cleaning page manually” on page 89.)

5Maintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page. (See “Supplies status page” on page 85.) If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See “Performing preventative maintenance” on page 91.)

6Replace the print cartridge.

Also see “Loose toner” on page 127.

Loose toner

Loose toner, in this context, is defined as toner that can be rubbed off the page.

1If paper is heavy or rough, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type you are using. Change the setting to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, which helps the toner fuse more completely onto the paper. (See “FUSER MODES” on page 160.) You must also set the type of paper for the tray you are using. (See “Printing by type and size of paper (locking trays)” on page 48.)

2If you have observed a rougher texture on one side of your paper, try printing on the smoother side.

3Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See “Printer specifications” on page 193.)

4Make sure that type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See “Paper specifications” on page 182.)

5Maintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page. (See “Supplies status page” on page 85.) If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See “Performing preventative maintenance” on page 91.)

Repeating defects

1Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

2If the distance between defects is 38 mm (1.5 inches) or 94 mm (3.76 inches), the print cartridge might need to be replaced.

3Clean the inside of the printer and run a manual cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See “Cleaning the printer” on page 87 and “Running the cleaning page manually” on page 89.)

4Maintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page. (See “Supplies status page” on page 85.) If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See “Performing preventative maintenance” on page 91.)

Also see “Repeating image” on page 128.

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4300dtn, 4200tn, 4200n, 4200dtnsl, 4200dtn specifications

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