Dropouts, Vertical lines, Gray background – HP LaserJet 1320 User Manual

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Dropouts

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

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

Printer

media specifications

for more information.

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

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The print cartridge might be defective. See

Changing the print cartridge

for more

information.

Note

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

Vertical lines

The photosensitive drum inside the print
cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a
new HP print cartridge. See

Changing the print

cartridge

for instructions.

Gray background

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Make sure that the single-sheet priority input
slot (Tray 1) is in place.

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Decrease the print density setting through
HP Toolbox or the embedded Web server.
This decreases the amount of background
shading. See

Using the hp toolbox

.

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Change the media to a lighter basis weight.
See

Printer media specifications

for more

information.

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Check the printer's environment. Very dry
(low humidity) conditions can increase the
amount of background shading.

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Install a new HP print cartridge. See

Changing the print cartridge

for instructions.

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