Copy defects are apparent – HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One Printer - L511a User Manual

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Use or make a carrier sheet to protect the originals.

For better copy quality, avoid using the printer under direct sunlight or
intense light.

Check the scanner
The scanner might need cleaning. To clean the scanner, use the cleaning cloth
provided with the printer and see the information provided with the cloth.

Copy defects are apparent

Vertical white or faded stripes
The media might not meet HP media specifications (for example, the media is too
moist or too rough). See Media specifications for more information.

Too light or dark
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Copy is slanted or skewed
Make sure that the scanner width adjuster is snug against the side of the media.

Unclear text

Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check
the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For
more information, see Change copy settings.

Incompletely filled text or graphics
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth)
The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the
setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more
information, see Change copy settings.

The printer prints half a page, then ejects the paper

Clean the ink cartridge
Complete the ink cartridge cleaning procedure. For more information, see To clean ink
cartridges automatically.

Check the battery charge level
If the printer is using battery power, make sure the battery is charged and functioning
properly. If the battery charge level is critically low, the printer might not print the entire
page before ejecting the page. Plug in the power cord to begin charging the battery.
For more information about using the battery, see Install and use the battery.

Check the media settings

Make sure you select the correct print quality settings in the print driver for the
media loaded in the trays.

Make sure the page settings in the print driver match the page size of media
loaded in the tray.

Solve copy problems

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