.

Vertical lines or streaks

Problem

Solution

 

 

White lines or streaks appear only in

Print several configuration pages.

the black areas of print.

The lines or streaks should clear

 

within a few pages. Try reprinting

 

your print job. If the problem

 

persists, replace the black toner

 

cartridge.

 

 

White lines or streaks appear only in

Print several configuration pages.

a particular color.

The lines or streaks should clear

 

within a few pages. Try reprinting

 

your print job. If the problem

 

persists, replace the toner cartridge

 

for the color with the lines or streaks.

 

 

.

Vertical bands or very dark backgrounds

Problem

Solution

 

 

Vertical colored bands or dark black

If the problem persists after 10

or brown backgrounds appear on

pages, print out a configuration

the page.

page to verify the remaining life of

 

the imaging drum. Replace the

 

imaging drum if necessary.

 

 

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HP 4500 N manual Vertical lines or streaks, Vertical bands or very dark backgrounds