Poor Print Quality And Unexpected Printouts - HP 3100 User Manual

Chapter 6
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Problem

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

Problem
Poor quality
printouts
Printout shows
bleeding
colors
Lines or dots
are missing
from text or
graphics
62 Maintain and troubleshoot
Possible solution
Check the media
settings
More than one page is
being picked
Check the print
cartridges
Possible solution
Check the print
cartridges
Check the media
Check the type of
media loaded in the HP
Fax
Align the print
cartridges
Check the print
cartridges
Check the type of
media loaded in the HP
Fax.
Check the print
cartridges
Clean the print
cartridges
More information
Make sure you select the correct quality settings for
the media loaded in the tray.
Make sure the page settings match the page size of
media loaded in the tray.
For more information on paper-feed problems, see
Solve paper-feed problems.
Make sure the print cartridges are not low on ink. For
more information, see Work with print
More information
Make sure the correct print cartridges are installed
and the print cartridges are not low on ink. For more
information, see Configure and manage
cartridges.
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media
specifications (for example, the media is too moist or
too rough). See Select print media
information.
Make sure the HP Fax supports the type of media you
have loaded. For more information, see
specifications for supported
Align the print cartridges. For more information, see
Align the print cartridges.
Make sure print cartridges have not been tampered
with. Refilling processes and the use of incompatible
inks can disrupt the intricate printing system and result
in reduced print quality and damage to the HP Fax.
HP does not guarantee or support refilled print
cartridges. For ordering information, see
cartridges and HP supplies and fax
For more information, see
Make sure the print cartridges are not low on ink. For
more information, see Work with print
For more information, see
cartridges.
and Print
for more
Understand
media.
Print
specifications.
Select print media.
cartridges.
Work with print cartridges.