Improving print quality, Light print or faded, Toner specks – HP 1010 User Manual
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Improving print quality
This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.
Light print or faded
Toner specks
Dropouts
Note
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative.
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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.
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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
Cleaning the printer media path
for instructions.
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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 print cartridge might be defective. See
for more information.