HP 1200 series Basic Manual page 59

Issue
Output contains streaks or
lines.
Output is faded, or colors are
dull.
Pages of a fax I received are
missing
Chapter 7—Troubleshoot your unit
What You Should Do
• Is the paper loaded correctly in the input tray?
- Make sure the input tray is not overfilled. The
paper must fit within the guides. Make sure the
guides do not inhibit how the paper moves.
- Remove the stack of paper, and then tap the
stack on a hard, even surface. Fan the stack,
replace the stack in the input tray, and then push
it back into place.
• Do the print cartridges need to be cleaned or
replaced? Print a Self-Test Report to check the
status of the print cartridges. If you notice missing
lines or gaps in the patterns, clean the cartridges. If
the problem persists, you may need to replace your
print cartridges.
• If you are using the copy features, do you have the
Lighter/Darker feature adjusted correctly? Use the
Lighter/Darker button to make adjustments.
• Do the print cartridges need to be cleaned or
replaced? Print a Self-Test Report to check the
status of the print cartridges. If you notice missing
lines or gaps in the patterns, clean the cartridges. If
the problem persists, you may need to replace your
print cartridges.
• Are you using the right type of paper for your
project? If the paper you are using is too fibrous,
the ink may not cover the print surface. Make sure
you are using a paper that is appropriate for your
unit.
• Do you have paper in the input tray? Load paper,
and make sure there is only one type of paper in the
input tray.
• Was the fax sent correctly? Check with the sender.
The original may not have been loaded correctly
into the sending fax machine.
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