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HP FESSIONAL M1210, FESSIONAL M1130 manual Solve image-quality problems, Print-quality examples

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Solve image-quality problems

Print-quality examples

General print-quality issues

The following examples depict letter-size paper that has passed through the product short-edge-first. These examples illustrate problems that would affect all of the pages that you print. The topics that follow list the typical cause and solution for each of these examples.

Problem	Cause	Solution

Print is light or faded.

The paper might not meet HP specifications.	Use paper that meets HP specifications.

The print cartridge might be defective or low.	Replace the print cartridge.
If you use a non-HP print cartridge, no	If the print cartridge is not low or empty,
messages appear on the product control	If the print cartridge is not low or empty,
panel.	inspect the toner roller to see if the roller is
	damaged. If it is, replace the print cartridge.

If the whole page is light, the print density	Adjust the print density, and disable
adjustment is too light or EconoMode might	EconoMode in the printer driver.
be turned on.

Toner specks appear.			The paper might not meet HP specifications.	Use paper that meets HP specifications.

			The paper path might need cleaning.	Clean the paper path.
			The paper path might need cleaning.	Clean the paper path.

Dropouts appear.

A single sheet of paper might be defective.	Try reprinting the job.

The moisture content of the paper is uneven	Try different paper, such as high-quality
or the paper has moist spots on its surface.	paper that is intended for laser printers.

The paper lot is flawed. The manufacturing
processes can cause some areas to reject
toner.

The print cartridge might be defective or low.	Replace the print cartridge.
	If the error persists, contact HP. See
	www.hp.com/support/ljm1130series or
	www.hp.com/support/ljm1210series or the
	support flyer that came in the product box.

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HP FESSIONAL M1210, FESSIONAL M1130 Solve image-quality problems, Print-quality examples, General print-quality issues

Contents

Laserjet Professional M1130/M1210 Page HP LaserJet Professional M1130/M1210 MFP Series Trademark Credits Copyright and LicenseConventions used in this guide Iv Conventions used in this guide Table of contents Paper and print media Connect the productPrint tasks Scan CopyFax M1210 Series only Manage and maintain the product Solve problems Appendix B Service and support Appendix a Supplies and accessoriesAppendix C Specifications Appendix D Regulatory information243 Xii Product basics M1130 Series M1210 Series Product comparisonEnvironmental features Product features Archive printing AccessibilitySupplies Self-helpFront view Product viewsM1130 Series M1210 Series 10 9Back view M1210 Series Serial number and model number location 11 10 Control-panel layout15 14 13 12 Copy Settings button Opens the Copy Settings menuControl panel menus M1210 Series only Menu item Sub-menu item Description Phone Book Add/Edit Control-panel menusDelete Delete all Control-panel menus Auto Log Print Config reportPhone Book report Block Fax listMenu Item Sub-menu item Description Dial Prefix Fax Recv. setup Answer mode AutomaticDetect dial tone Fax/TelMenu Item Sub-menu item Description Stamp faxes All faxes Error correctionReceives Clear allPrints Paper path9Network config. menu Software for Windows Full software installation Print and scan drivers only Priority for print settingsSupported operating systems for Windows Printer driverChange the default settings for all print jobs Change printer-driver settings for WindowsChange the product configuration settings Remove software for WindowsHP Toolbox software Supported utilities for WindowsHP Embedded Web Server M1210 Series only Other Windows components and utilitiesUse the product with Mac Software for Mac Priority for print settings for MacintoshSupported operating systems for Macintosh Supported printer drivers for MacintoshPrint jobs Settings Change printer-driver settings for MacClick the Installable Options menu Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS XPrint with Mac Create and use printing presets with MacResize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac Print a cover page with MacPrint on both sides duplex with Mac Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with MacPrint on both sides manually Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6 Click the Two-sided check box Fax with Mac M1210 Series only Use page-by-page scanning Scan with MacScan to file Scan to e-mailConnect the product Printer sharing disclaimer Supported network operating systemsHP Smart Install CD installationConnect with USB HP Smart Install on a wired network Install the product on a wired networkConnect to a network M1210 Series only Supported network protocolsView or change network settings Configure network settingsSet or change the network password Link speeds and duplex settingsEnww Paper and print media Special paper guidelines Understand paper useMedia type Media type Do not Change the paper size and type Windows Change the printer driver to match the paper type and sizeChange the paper size and type Mac Size Dimensions Input tray Size Dimensions Input tray Document feederSupported paper sizes Supported paper types Load the input tray Load paper traysTray adjustment for short media Enww Load the document feeder M1210 Series only Paper type How to load paper Tray or bin Paper type Specifications QuantityTray and bin capacity Paper orientation for loading traysChange the default paper-size setting M1130 Series Configure traysChange the default paper-size setting M1210 Series Change the default paper-type setting M1210 Series Change the default paper-type setting M1130 SeriesEnww Print tasks Cancel a print job Open the printer driver with Windows Print with WindowsGet help for any printing option with Windows Print colored text as black with Windows Change the number of print copies with WindowsUse a printing quick set Save custom print settings for reuse with WindowsCreate a custom printing quick set Enww Improve print quality with Windows Select the print resolutionSelect a page size Select a paper typePrint on preprinted letterhead or forms with Windows On the File menu in the software program, click Print Enww Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows Scale a document to fit page size Enww Print on both sides duplex with Windows Add a watermark to a document with WindowsManually print on both sides duplex with Windows Enww Create a booklet with Windows Click the Print on both sides manually check box Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows Select page orientation with Windows Enww Copy One-touch copy Use copy functionsMultiple copies Create multiple copies M1130 SeriesCopy identification cards M1210 Series only Copy a multiple-page originalCreate multiple copies M1210 Series Cancel a copy job M1130 Series Cancel a copy jobCancel a copy job M1210 Series Reduce or enlarge a copy imageReduce or enlarge copies M1210 Series Enww Collate a copy job Copy settingsChange copy quality Collate copies M1210 SeriesChange the copy quality setting M1130 Series Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Change the copy quality setting M1210 SeriesAdjust the lightness or darkness for copies M1130 Series Adjust the lightness or darkness for copiesAdjust the lightness or darkness for copies M1210 Series Copy a two-sided original to a one-sided document Copy on both sides duplexCopy a two-sided original to a two-sided document Copy on both sides duplex Copy Scan Scan by using HP Director Mac Scan by using HP LaserJet Scan WindowsUse scan functions Scan methodsScan from a TWAIN-compliant program Scan by using other softwareScan from a WIA-compliant program ReadirisCancel a scan Scanner resolution and color Scan settingsScan file format Setting Recommended use Resolution and color guidelinesColor Scan quality Enww Fax M1210 Series only Fax features Install and connect the hardware Set up faxConnect fax to a telephone line Connect additional devicesEnww Set up fax with an extension phone Set up fax with a telephone answering machineSetup for stand-alone fax Configure fax settingsUse the control panel to set the fax time, date, and header Enww Set fax time, date, and header Use the HP Fax Setup WizardUse of common localized letters in fax headers Key number CharactersUse the control panel to create and edit the fax phone book Use the phone bookUse phone-book data from other programs Program Description Delete phone bookSend fax settings Set fax settingsSet special dialing symbols and options Set the dial-tone detectionSet tone-dialing or pulse-dialing Set autoredial and the time between redialsSet the redial-on-busy option Set the redial-on-no-answer optionSet the redial-on-communication-error option Set light/dark and resolutionSet the default light/dark contrast setting Set resolution settingsSet the default resolution setting Receive fax settingsCover-page templates Customize a fax cover sheetBlock or unblock fax numbers Set the answer modeSet the number of rings-to-answer Type of telephone line Recommended rings-to-answer settingUse autoreduction for incoming faxes Set distinctive ringSet the silence-detect mode Set fax reprint settingsSet the fax volume Set the alert volume, phone-line volume, and ring volume Set the private receive featureTurn on the private receive feature Set stamp-received faxesSet fax polling Turn off the private receive featureUse fax Cancel a faxFax software Delete faxes from memoryUse fax on a DSL, PBX, or Isdn system Use fax on a VoIP serviceFax memory Fax memory is retained when there is a loss of powerSend a fax Fax from the flatbed scannerManual dial faxing Fax from the document feederManual redial Send a fax to a group manually ad hoc faxingSend a fax from the software Windows XP or Vista Send a fax from the softwareSend a fax from the software Mac OS X 10.4 and later Windows Schedule a fax to be sent later Send faxes internationally Use access codes, credit cards, or calling cardsPrint a stored fax when the private receive feature is on Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone lineReceive a fax Print a faxView a new fax when in receive to PC mode Turn off the receive-to-PC setting from the control panelReceive faxes to a computer Fax troubleshooting checklist Solve fax problemsFax error messages Fax delayed Comm. errorAlert and warning messages Send memory fullFax is busy Canceling recvRedial pending Fax memory fullFax Send error Fax recv. errorInvalid entry No dial tone Canceled send Redial-no answer option was turned offNo document sent No fax answerNo fax detected Print all fax reports Fax logs and reportsPrint individual fax reports Set the fax activity log to print automatically Set the fax error reportSet the fax confirmation report Set the fax-error-correction mode Change error correction and fax speedChange the fax speed Problems sending faxesDocument stops feeding in the middle of faxing Faxes stop during sendingOutgoing fax calls continue to be dialed Product is receiving faxes but is not sending themFaxes are transmitting very slowly Control panel shows a low-memory errorProduct cannot receive faxes from an extension telephone Problems receiving faxesProduct is not answering incoming fax calls Faxes are printing on two pages instead of one Faxes are not printingFaxes are being received very slowly Regulatory information and warranties Enww Manage and maintain the product Print information pages Description How to print ConfigurationPreferences button M1130 SeriesDescription How to print Demo Both models View HP Toolbox software Use the HP Toolbox softwareHP Toolbox Fax M1210 Series only StatusFax tasks Fax phone bookEnww Fax receive log Fax send logOther Links Shop for SuppliesUse the HP Embedded Web Server M1210 Series only FeaturesOpen the HP Embedded Web Server Information tabHP Smart Install tab Settings tabNetworking tab LinksLock the formatter Product security featuresAuto-Off mode Economy settingsChange the Auto-Off delay time Print with EconoModeWindows Vista Print when a cartridge reaches estimated end of life Manage supplies and accessoriesManage print cartridges Redistribute toner Replacement instructionsEnww Replace the print cartridge Enww Enww Replace the pickup roller Enww Enww Enww Replace the separation pad Enww Clean the pickup roller Clean the productClean the product Enww Enww Clean the separation pad Enww Enww Clean the paper path Mac OS X 10.5 Clean the print-cartridge area Enww Enww Clean the scanner glass strip and platen Clean the exteriorEnww Product updates Solve problems Troubleshooting checklist Solve general problemsFactors that affect product performance Restore the factory-set defaults M1210 Series onlyInterpret control-panel light patterns M1130 Series only Light status Error code State of the product ActionInterpret control-panel light patterns M1130 Series only Error from which it cannot recover Control-panel message types Interpret control-panel messages M1210 Series onlyControl-panel messages Engine comm. Error Device errorCleaning Mode Load tray TYPE, Size Press OKManual duplex Settings clearedLoad tray1 Press OK Manual feed SIZE, Type Press OK for available media Memory is lowCommon causes of jams Clear jamsJams can occur at the following locations in the product Jam locationsClear jams from the document feeder M1210 Series only Clear jams from the output areas Enww Clear jams from the input tray Enww Clear jams from inside the product Change the jam recovery setting Click the Device Settings tab Windows Vista Problem Cause Solution Solve paper-handling problemsGeneral print-quality issues Solve image-quality problemsPrint-quality examples AaBbCc Service menu Input tray might be too full Copy print-quality problems Prevent scan-quality problems Scan-quality problemsSolve scan-quality problems 27 mm 29 mm 39 mm 56 mm 75 mm Repetitive defects rulerOptimize and improve image quality Manage and configure printer driversChange print density Solve connectivity problems Solve performance problemsSolve direct-connect problems Solve network problemsPing Problem SolutionSolve common Windows problems Solve software problemsSolve common Mac problems Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6 Library/Printers/PPDsPrint job was not sent to the product that you wanted Hardware troubleshooting Software troubleshootingYou are unable to print from a third-party USB card Enww Supplies and accessories Paper-handling accessories Order parts, accessories, and suppliesPart numbers Print cartridgesService and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Page Transfer End User License AgreementEnd User License Agreement Customer support Customer self-repair warranty serviceRepack the product WHO is Returning the EQUIPMENT? Service information formSpecifications Specification M1130 Series M1210 Series Physical specificationsOperating Storage Regulatory information FCC regulations Power consumptionEnvironmental product stewardship program Protecting the environmentPaper use Toner consumptionPlastics HP LaserJet print suppliesMaterial restrictions M1130 Series PaperMaterial restrictions M1210 Series Non-U.S. returnsEnww Declaration of conformity base model Declaration of conformity fax model AccessoriesLaser safety Safety statementsPower cord instructions Canadian DOC regulationsGS statement Germany Laser statement for FinlandEnww EU Statement for Telecom Operation Additional statements for telecom fax productsNew Zealand Telecom Statements Additional FCC statement for telecom products USIndustry Canada CS-03 requirements Telephone Consumer Protection Act USEnww Enww Index Symbols/NumericsCables DSL Isdn Msds See also solving WIA TCP/IP Enww Page CE481-90904* *CE481-90904