Toner smear
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The fuser temperature might be too low. For Windows printer drivers, check Type is: on
the Paper tab or the Paper/Quality tab, and make sure that it is set to the appropriate
media. See
Optimizing print quality for media types
for instructions.
For Macintosh printer drivers, check Type is: on the Paper/Quality tab or the Paper tab
(the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Macintosh drivers), and make sure that it is set to
the appropriate media. See
Optimizing print quality for media types
for instructions.
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If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media, the media guides might be dirty.
Wipe the media guides with a dry, lint-free cloth. See
Cleaning the media path
for more
information.
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Check the media type and quality.
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Try installing a new HP print cartridge. See the start guide for instructions.
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