HP P2030 manual Vertical lines, Gray background, Toner smear, Loose toner

Vertical lines

The photosensitive drum inside the print cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a new HP print cartridge.

Gray background

● Change the media to a lighter basis weight.

● Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.

● The density setting might be too high. Adjust the density setting.

● Install a new HP print cartridge.

Toner smear

● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media, the media guides might be dirty. Wipe the media guides with a dry, lint-free cloth.

● Check the media type and quality.

● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.

● Try installing a new HP print cartridge.

Loose toner

● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printer driver, make sure the appropriate media type is selected.

● Clean the inside of the printer.

● Check the media type and quality.

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

● Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of into a power strip.

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