Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Vertical streaks or bands appear on the page.

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One or more print cartridges might be

Print the Supplies status page to check

defective.

the remaining life. See Information pages

 

on page 158.

 

Replace any low print cartridges. See

 

Print cartridge on page 176.

 

 

The product is set to override the

Replace any low print cartridges. See

Replace [color] cartridge message and

Print cartridge on page 176.

to continue printing.

 

The amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable.

Very dry (low humidity) conditions can

Check the device environment.

increase the amount of background

 

shading.

 

 

 

One or more print cartridges might be

Replace any low print cartridges. See

defective.

Print cartridge on page 176.

 

 

The product is set to override the

Replace any low print cartridges. See

Replace [color] cartridge message and

Print cartridge on page 176.

to continue printing.

 

Toner smears appear on the media.

The media might not meet HP

Use media that meets HP specifications.

specifications.

 

 

 

If toner smears appear on the leading

Clean the media guides.

edge of the paper, the media guides are

Clean the paper path. See Clean the

dirty, or debris has accumulated in the

print path.

product on page 179.

The toner smears easily when touched. The device is not set to print on the type of media on which you want to print.

In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is to match the type of media on which you are printing. Print speed might be slower if you are using heavy paper.

 

The media might not meet HP

Use media that meets HP specifications.

 

specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

The paper path might need cleaning.

Clean the paper path. See Clean the

 

 

product on page 179.

 

 

 

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