Improve print quality, Light print or faded, Toner specks – HP LaserJet P2015 User Manual

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Improve print quality

This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.

NOTE

If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service

representative.

Light print or faded

The print cartridge is nearing end of life.

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

Supported paper and other media

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 disable EconoMode in the printer
Properties. See

Saving toner

for more information.

Toner specks

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

Supported paper and other media

for more

information.

The printer might need to be cleaned. See

Clean the

printer

or

Clean the printer media path

for instructions.

Dropouts

A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprinting
the job.

The media's moisture content is uneven or the media has
moist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media.
See

Supported paper and other media

for more

information.

The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type or
brand of media.

The print cartridge might be defective. See

Replace the

print cartridge

for more information.

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