HP M1300 manual AaBbCc

Problem Cause Solution

Vertical streaks or bands appear	The print cartridge might be defective. If you
on the page.	are using a non-HP print cartridge, no
	messages appear on the product control
	panel.

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Replace the print cartridge. See Print cartridge on page 131.

The amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable.

The media might not meet HP specifications.	Use a different paper with a lighter basis
	weight. See Paper and print media
	on page 35.
The single-sheet priority input tray might be	Make sure that the single-sheet priority
installed incorrectly.	input tray is in place.
The print-density setting is too high.	Decrease the print-density setting. This
	decreases the amount of background
	shading.
Very dry (low humidity) conditions can	Check the product environment.
increase the amount of background shading.
The print cartridge might be defective or low.	Replace the print cartridge. See Print
If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, no	cartridge on page 131.
messages appear on the product control
panel.

Toner smears appear on the media.

The media might not meet HP specifications.	Use media that meets HP specifications.
	See Paper and print media on page 35.
If toner smears appear on the leading edge	Clean the media guides and the paper path.
of the paper, the media guides are dirty, or	See Clean the paper path on page 132.
debris has accumulated in the print path.
The print cartridge might be defective. If you	Replace the print cartridge. See Print
are using a non-HP print cartridge, no	cartridge on page 131.
messages appear on the product control
panel.

The fuser temperature might be too low.

In the printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.

Use the archive print feature to improve toner fusing. See Archive print on page 56.

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