Print quality is unacceptable, Light print or fade, Toner specks – HP LaserJet 3020 All-in-One Printer User Manual

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Print quality is unacceptable

This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.

Note

Hewlett-Packard does not recommend the use of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) battery-
backup devices or surge suppressors with this device. Many surge suppressors and battery-
backups can cause print defects.

Light print or fade

●

The toner supply is low. See

HP LaserJet print cartridges

for more information.

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The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the media
is too moist or too rough). See

Device media specifications

for more information. If the

whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too light or EconoMode might be turned
on. Adjust the print density and turn off EconoMode in the device properties. See

Saving

toner

for more information.

Toner specks

●

The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the media
is too moist or too rough). See

Device media specifications

for more information.

●

The device might need to be cleaned. See

Cleaning the media path

for instructions.