Documents are missing or faded, Size is reduced, Copy quality is poor – HP Officejet Pro 8500 User Manual
Page 203: Copy defects are apparent
Documents are missing or faded
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Check the media
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the
media is too moist or too rough). See
for more information.
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Check the settings
The quality setting of Fast (which produces draft-quality copies) might be
responsible for the missing or faded documents. Change to the Normal or Best
setting.
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Check the original
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The accuracy of the copy depends on the quality and size of the original. Use
the Copy menu to adjust the brightness of the copy. If the original is too light,
the copy might not be able to compensate, even if you adjust the contrast.
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Colored backgrounds might cause images in the foreground to blend into the
background, or the background might appear in a different shade.
Size is reduced
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The reduce/enlarge or other copy feature might have been set from the device
control panel to reduce the scanned image. Check the settings for the copy job to
make sure that they are for normal size.
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The HP Solution Center software settings might be set to reduce the scanned
image. Change the settings, if needed. See the onscreen Help for the HP Solution
Center software for more information.
Copy quality is poor
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Take steps to improve the copy quality
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Use quality originals.
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Load the media correctly. If the media is loaded incorrectly, it might skew,
causing unclear images. See
for more information.
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Use or make a carrier sheet to protect your originals.
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Check the device
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The scanner lid might not be closed properly.
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The scanner glass or lid backing might need cleaning. See
for more information.
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The ADF might need cleaning. See
for more information.
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Print a Print Quality Diagnostic Page. Check for nozzle health problems that can
cause streaks, wrong colors, and other poor quality copy problems. For more
information, see
To print the print quality diagnostic page
Copy defects are apparent
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Vertical white or faded stripes
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the
media is too moist or too rough). See
for more information.
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Too light or dark
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.
Solve copy problems
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