Change the “Very Low” settings ...................................................................................................................... 75
Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................... 76
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ....................................................................................................................... 77
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 77
The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................................. 77
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper .............................................................................................. 78
Clear paper jams ..................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 80
Jam locations ..................................................................................................................................................... 80
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .......................................................................................... 81
Clear jams in the Main input tray ..................................................................................................................... 83
Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area ........................................................................................................... 87
Clear jams in the output bin ............................................................................................................................. 91
Clear jams in the duplexer ................................................................................................................................ 93
Improve print quality ............................................................................................................................................................. 96
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
Print from a dierent software program ....................................................................................................... 96
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ............................................................................................. 96
Check the paper type setting (Windows) .................................................................................. 96
Check the paper type setting (OS X) .......................................................................................... 97
Check toner-cartridge status ........................................................................................................................... 97
Clean the printer ................................................................................................................................................ 97
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................................... 97
Visually inspect the toner cartridge and imaging drum .............................................................................. 98
Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................................................... 98
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications ................................................................. 98
Step two: Check the environment .............................................................................................. 98
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment ........................................................................... 99
Try a dierent print driver .............................................................................................................................. 100
Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 101
Adjust Print Density ........................................................................................................................................ 101
Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 103
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 103
Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 103
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ............................................................... 103
The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 103
The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network ..................................... 104
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 104
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 104
The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 104
Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................................... 105
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