HP LaserJet M1005 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 82)

Problem-solving checklist
Follow these steps when trying to solve a problem with the device.
Step
number Verification step Possible problems Solutions
1 Is the power on?
When the device is connected
to a grounded power source
and is turned on, the control
panel shows Initializing..., and
the main motor rotates for
approximately 10 seconds.
No power due to failed power source, cable,
switch, or fuse. 1. Verify that the device is plugged in.
2. Verify that the power cable is functional
and that the power switch is on.
3. Check the power source by plugging
the device directly into the wall or into
a different outlet.
Motor does not rotate. 1. Verify that the print cartridge is
installed correctly. See
Changing the
print cartridge on page 69 .
2. Verify that the top cover is closed.
2 Does Ready appear in the
device control panel?
The control panel should
function without error
messages.
Control panel shows an error. See Control-panel messages on page 80
for a list of common messages that will help
you correct the error.
If the error persists, contact HP Customer
Care. See
HP Customer Care
on page 108 or the support flyer that came
in the device box.
3 Do information pages print?
Print a Configuration report.
See
Information pages
on page 64 .
An error message appears on the control-
panel display. See Control-panel messages on page 80
for a list of common messages that will help
you correct the error.
Media does not move smoothly through the
device paper path. Make sure that media that meets
HP specifications. See
Media specifications
on page 13
Clean the paper path. See To clean the
paper path on page 68 .
Poor print quality. See Print quality problems on page 83 .
If the error persists, contact HP Customer
Care. See
HP Customer Care
on page 108 or the support flyer that came
in the device box.
4 Does the device copy?
Place the Configuration report
on the flatbed scanner and
make a copy.
Poor copy quality from the flatbed. 1. Clean the flatbed glass. See To clean
the scanner glass on page 67 .
2. If, after performing the maintenance,
the problem persists, see
Copy
problems on page 91 .
If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See HP Customer Care on page 108 or
the support flyer that came in the device box.
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