Print troubleshooting

Print-quality troubleshooting tools

Repetitive image defects ruler

If the product output has a consistent, repetitive defect, then use the table in this section to determine which part needs to be cleaned or replaced based on the measured distance between the repetitions of the defect.

NOTE: Spots can be dark or white (dropouts), bands can be all shapes and sizes.

Component

Distance between defects (mm)

Type of defects

 

 

 

Developing roller1

About 22

Dropouts

 

 

Dark, sharp bands

 

 

 

Primary charging roller1

About 26

Dropouts

 

 

 

RS roller

About 29

Dropouts

 

 

 

Secondary transfer roller

About 47

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on the back of page

 

 

 

Fuser film

About 58

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on page

 

 

Loose toner

 

 

 

Pressure roller

About 63

Dirt on page

 

 

Dirt on the back of page

 

 

Loose toner

 

 

 

ITB drive roller

About 76

Spots

 

 

 

Photosensitive drum1

About 95

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on page

1The primary charging roller, photosensitive drum, and developing drum cannot be cleaned. If these rollers cause a repetitive defect, replace the corresponding cartridge, either the imaging-drum cartridge, or developing cartridge.

Calibrate the product

1.Use the arrow buttons to select the System Setup menu, and then press the OK button.

2.Use the arrow buttons to select the Print Quality menu, and then press the OK button.

3.Use the arrow buttons to select the Calibrate Color item, and then press the OK button.

4.When the display shows the Calibrate Now message, and press the OK button.

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HP TopShot M275 MFP manual Print troubleshooting, Print-quality troubleshooting tools, Repetitive image defects ruler

TopShot M275 MFP specifications

The HP 100 Color MFP M175a, HP 200 Color MFP M276nw, HP TopShot M275 MFP, and HP CM1415fn Color printers are designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, providing reliable and efficient printing solutions.

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