Repeating image

This type of defect might occur when using preprinted forms or a large quantity of narrow paper.

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

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

3Maintenance 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.)

4If the distance between defects is 38 mm (1.5 inches) or 94 mm (3.76 inches), the print cartridge might need to be replaced.

Misformed characters

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

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

3 The printer might be due for maintenance. 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.)

Page skew

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

2Verify that there are no torn pieces of paper inside the printer.

3Make sure that paper is loaded correctly and that all adjustments have been made. (See “Loading trays” on page 42.) Make sure that the guides in the tray are not too tight or too

loose against the paper.

4Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also, try rotating the paper 180 o.

5Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See “Paper specifications” on page 182.)

6Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See “General specifications” on page 195.)

7The printer might be due for maintenance. (See “Performing preventative maintenance” on page 91.)

Curl or wave

1Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also, try rotating the paper 180 o.

2Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See “Paper specifications” on page 182.)

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

4Try printing to a different output bin.

5If paper is lightweight and smooth, 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 LOW, which helps reduce the heat in the fusing process. (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.)

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

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