Problem

Cause

Solution

Vertical white or faded stripes appear on the copy.

The media might not meet

Use media that meets

HP specifications.

HP specifications. See Media

 

supported on this MFP.

 

 

One or more print cartridges might

Replace any low print cartridges.

be low.

If the error persists, inspect the

 

print cartridges for defects in the

 

printing area.

If the error persists contact HP customer support. See HP Customer Care. or the support flyer that came in the MFP box.

Unwanted lines appear on the copy.

Tray 1 might not be placed

Verify that tray 1 is in place.

correctly.

 

 

 

The flatbed scanner might be

Clean the paper path. See Clean

dirty.

the MFP.

 

 

An image exists on the back of the

On the flatbed scanner, place

original, or defects exist on the

three sheets of clean paper on top

scanner cover.

of the original, close the flatbed

 

scanner cover, then re-scan the

 

original.

If the error persists, contact HP customer support. See HP Customer Care. or the support flyer that came in the MFP box.

Black dots or streaks appear on the copy.

Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an

Clean the device. See Clean the

 

unwanted substance might be on

MFP.

 

the flatbed scanner.

 

 

 

 

Copies are too light or dark.

The device settings may be

Verify that the quality settings are

 

incorrect.

correct on the device control

 

 

panel.

 

 

See the device software Help for

 

 

more information about changing

 

 

the settings.

 

 

 

 

The device might not be

Calibrate the device. See

 

calibrated correctly.

Calibrate the MFP.

 

 

 

Text is unclear.

The device settings may be

Verify that the quality settings are

 

incorrect.

correct on the device control

 

 

panel.

 

 

See the device software Help for

 

 

more information about changing

 

 

the settings.

 

 

 

 

The device might not be

Calibrate the device. See

 

calibrated correctly.

Calibrate the MFP.

 

 

 

 

The original is of poor quality.

Try copying another document. If

 

 

the copy is free of defects, obtain

 

 

a better-quality original.

If the error persists contact HP customer support. See HP Customer

Care. or the support flyer that came in the MFP box.

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