Step 2: Check the control panel for error messages .......................................................

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Step 3: Test print functionality .........................................................................................

247

Step 4: Test copy functionality .........................................................................................

248

Step 5: Test the fax sending functionality ........................................................................

248

Step 6: Test the fax receiving functionality ......................................................................

248

Step 7: Try sending a print job from a computer ..............................................................

248

Step 8: Test the walk-up USB printing functionality .........................................................

248

Factors that affect product performance ..........................................................................

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Restore the factory-set defaults .......................................................................................................

249

Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ...................................................................................

250

The product does not pick up paper ................................................................................

250

The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................

250

Prevent paper jams ..........................................................................................................

250

Clear jams ........................................................................................................................................

252

Jam locations ...................................................................................................................

252

Clear jams from the document feeder .............................................................................

253

Clear jams in Tray 1 .........................................................................................................

255

Clear jams in Tray 2 .........................................................................................................

257

Clear jams in the fuser area .............................................................................................

258

Clear jams in the output bin .............................................................................................

259

Clear jams in the duplexer (duplexing models only) ........................................................

260

Improve print quality .........................................................................................................................

262

Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver ....................................................

262

Adjust color settings in the printer driver ..........................................................................

263

Use paper that meets HP specifications ..........................................................................

265

Print a cleaning page .......................................................................................................

265

Calibrate the product to align the colors ..........................................................................

266

Check the print cartridges ................................................................................................

266

Use the printer driver that best meets your printing needs ..............................................

269

Improve print quality for copies ........................................................................................

271

The product does not print or it prints slowly ....................................................................................

272

The product does not print ...............................................................................................

272

The product prints slowly .................................................................................................

273

Solve walk-up USB printing problems ..............................................................................................

274

The USB Flash Drive menu does not open when you insert the USB accessory ...........

274

The file does not print from the USB storage accessory .................................................

274

The file that you want to print is not listed in the USB Flash Drive menu ........................

275

Solve product connectivity problems ................................................................................................

275

Solve direct-connect problems ........................................................................................

275

Solve network problems ..................................................................................................

275

Solve wireless network problems .....................................................................................................

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