HP Deskjet 5550 manual

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    I. Introduction Summary of Assumptions of This Document II. Monochrome Image Quality Pr oblems Blank Print ...................................................................................... 1 Light Print ......................................................................................... 2 Backgrounding ....................................[...]

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    5. Fine V ertical Black Line(s) • Cartridge malfunction u Replace toner cartridge • Scratched fuser roller or sleeve u Get printer service • Soiled copy scan lens (copier , fax, mpf, all-in-one only) u Clean copy scanner lens 6. Irregular Dark V ertical Line(s) • Damaged or stained fuser roller or sleeve u Replace fuser • Cartridge malfun[...]

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    12. Random Spots or Sprinkles • Debris in cartridge u Replace toner cartridge • Leaking cartridge u Replace toner cartridge • Dirty printer u V acuum or wipe toner from paper path (See Procedure #33) u Get printer service cleaning 13. Ghosting Image 2 to 6 per page spacing • Cartridge malfunction u Replace toner cartridge • Internal print[...]

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    III. Color Laser Printer Image Quality Problems 22. Blank Prints (No Error Code) Any HP Color LaserJet printer: u Check that all toner cartridge seals and chocks have been removed u Run Configuration (Diag- nostic) Page (See Procedure #34) u T ry different software application, driver , network connection u Get printer service Specific HP Color L[...]

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    26. Faded Lines, Streaks, Ar eas Down Page (continued) 4500/4550 only • All but black imaging lost u Get printer service (clutch CL2 problem) 8500/8550 only • Faded black imaging, colors OK u Get printer service (bent black cartridge support bracket) 1600/2600/2605 or 3000/3600/3800 Series • Faded red tones* u Get printer service (clouded las[...]

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    4. Never place a toner cartridge near a light source, damage to the drum will occur . 5. (Color machines only) Identify the color cartridge slot into which the toner cartridge will be inserted. 6. Gently and fully insert the toner cartridge in the printer , noting the proper positioning for insertion. 33. Cleaning a Laser Printer CAUTION: Depending[...]

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    5. Wait for the calibration to complete. 6. Print a page and observe changes. Repeat this procedure if needed. V . Associated Printing Issues 38. Environmental Specifications CAUTION: Print quality problems might be due to abnormal work environment, for example, excessively humid or dry conditions. V erify that the printer is in a work environment[...]