HP M1217NFW CE844A#BGJ manual If the problem persists, select a paper type

Problem	Cause	Solution
Marks repeatedly appear at even	The product is not set to print on the type of	In the printer driver, select the Paper/
intervals on the page.	paper on which you want to print.	Quality tab and set Paper Type to
		match the type of paper on which you are
		printing. Print speed might be slower if you
		are using heavy paper.
	Internal parts might have toner on them.	The problem typically corrects itself after a
		few more pages.
	The paper path might need cleaning.	Clean the paper path.
	The print cartridge might be damaged.	If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot
		on the page, install a new HP print
		cartridge.
The printed page contains	The paper might not meet HP specifications.	Use a different paper, such as high-quality
misformed characters.		paper that is intended for laser printers.
	If characters are incorrectly formed so that	Verify that the problem also occurs on the
	they produce a wavy effect, the laser	configuration page. If so, contact HP. See
	scanner might need service.	www.hp.com/support/ljm1130series or
		www.hp.com/support/ljm1210series or
		the support flyer that came in the product
		box.

The printed page is curled or wavy.

The product is not set to print on the type of	In the printer driver, select the Paper/
paper on which you want to print.	Quality tab and set Paper Type to
	match the type of paper on which you are
	printing. Print speed might be slower if you
	are using heavy paper.
	If the problem persists, select a paper type
	that uses a lower fuser temperature, such as
	transparencies or light media.
The paper might have been in the input tray	Turn over the stack of paper in the tray.
too long.	Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the
	input tray.
The paper might not meet HP specifications.	Use a different paper, such as high-quality
	paper that is intended for laser printers.
Both high temperature and humidity can	Check the product environment.
cause paper curl.

The fuser temperature might be curling the paper.

M1130 Series select a paper type that uses a lower fuser temperature, such as transparencies or light media.

M1210 SeriesAt the product control panel, turn on the Less paper curl setting in the Service menu.

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