HP Color LaserJet Professional CP5225 Printer series - Manual (Page 126)

Problem Cause Solution
Vertical streaks or bands appear on the
page.
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One or more print cartridges might be
defective. Print the Supplies status page to check
the remaining life. See
Information pages
on page 66 .
Use HP ToolboxFX to troubleshoot the
problem.
Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81 .
The product is set to override the
<Supply> Very Low message and to
continue printing. Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81 .
The amount of background toner
shading becomes unacceptable. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can
increase the amount of background
shading. Check the product environment.
One or more print cartridges might be
defective. Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81 .
The product is set to override the
<Supply> Very Low message and to
continue printing. Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81 .
Smooth media shows more background
than plain media Consider using rougher media.
Toner smears appear on the media. The media might not meet
HP specifications. Use media that meets HP specifications.
If toner smears appear on the leading
edge of the paper, the media guides are
dirty, or debris has accumulated in the
print path. Clean the media guides.
Clean the paper path. See Clean the
product on page 88 .
The toner smears easily when touched. The product is not set to print on the type
of media on which you want to print. In the printer driver, select the Paper tab
and set Type is to match the type of
media on which you are printing. Print
speed might be slower if you are using
heavy paper.
The media might not meet
HP specifications. Use media that meets HP specifications.
The paper path might need cleaning. Clean the paper path. See Clean the
product on page 88 .
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