Improving print quality, Light print or fade, Toner specks – HP Laserjet 1200 User Manual
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Improving print quality
This section provides information about identifying and correcting
print defects
Light print or fade
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The toner supply is low. See
for
more information.
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The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard’s media
specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too
rough). See
for more
information.
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If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too
light or EconoMode might be turned on. Adjust the print
density and disable EconoMode in the printer properties.
See
for more information.
Toner specks
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The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard’s media
specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too
rough). See
for more
information.
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The printer might need to be cleaned. See
or
Cleaning the printer media path
for instructions.
Dropouts
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A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting the
job.
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The media’s moisture content is uneven or the media has
moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media. See
for more information.
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The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type or
brand of media.
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The toner cartridge might be defective. See
for more information.
Note
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized
dealer or service representative.