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The printed page is curled or wavy.
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 paper on which you are printing. Print speed might be slower if you are using heavy paper.
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| The media might not meet HP | Use a different paper, such as high- |
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| Both high temperature and humidity can | Check the device environment. |
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| Text or graphics are skewed on the | The media might be loaded incorrectly. | Make sure that the paper or other print | |
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| media guides are not too tight or too |
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The media might not meet HP specifications.
Use a different paper, such as high- quality paper that is intended for color laser printers.
The printed page contains wrinkles or | The media might be loaded incorrectly. | Verify that the media is loaded correctly | |||
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| Turn over the stack of paper in the input | |
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Toner appears around the printed | The media might be loaded incorrectly. | Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. | |||
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