Check toner-cartridge status, Print a cleaning page – HP Color LaserJet Pro M283fdw Multifunction Printer User Manual
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Check toner-cartridge status
Follow these steps to check the estimated life remaining in the toner cartridges and if applicable, the status of
other replaceable maintenance parts.
Step one: Print the supplies status page
1.
From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select the
Setup
menu.
2.
Select
Reports
.
3.
Select
Supplies Status
.
Step two: Check supplies status
1.
Look at the supplies status report to check the percent of life remaining for the toner cartridges and if
applicable, the status of other replaceable maintenance parts.
Print quality problems can occur when using a toner cartridge that is at its estimated end of life. The
supplies status page indicates when a supply level is very low.
HP’s Premium Protection Warranty expires when a message indicating that HP’s Premium Protection
Warranty on this supply has ended appears on the Supplies Status Page or the EWS.
The toner cartridge does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Consider having a replacement available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.
If you determine that you need to replace a toner cartridge or other replaceable maintenance parts, the
supplies status page lists the genuine HP part numbers.
2.
Check to see if you are using a genuine HP cartridge.
A genuine HP toner cartridge has “HP” on it, or has the HP logo on it. For more information on identifying
HP cartridges go t
Print a cleaning page
During the printing process paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause print-
quality issues such as toner specks or spatter, smears, streaks, lines, or repeating marks.
Use the following procedure to print a cleaning page.
1.
From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select the
Setup
menu.
2.
Select the following menus:
a.
Service
b.
Cleaning Page
3.
Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted, and then select
OK
.
A Cleaning message displays on the printer control panel. Wait until the process is complete. Discard the
page that prints.
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