Misshapen Characters
| Laser
printer print defects - Misshapen characters |
|
| Problem
|
Cause
|
Solution
|
How
common* |
Comments |
| Misshapen
characters |
Bad fusing
assembly. |
Replace fuser. |
|
|
| Misshapen
Characters |
Laser/Scanner
Assembly is bad |
Replace the
Laser/Scanner Assembly |
2 |
Rare. |
| Misshapen
Characters |
Paper surface
is too smooth for proper toner adhesion |
Turn EconoMode
off. Use paper with correct finish (smoothness |
2 |
Rare |
| Misshapen
Characters |
Paper surface
too rough. Toner migrates to low spots, leaving higher areas void |
Turn EconoMode
off. Use paper with correct finish |
2 |
Rare |
| Misshapen
Characters |
Transfer Roller
is bad. If the Transfer Roller has finger oils on its surface, is dirty,
or is worn-out, this problem can result |
Turn EconoMode
off. Clean the Transfer Roller using a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT touch
the Transfer Roller with your fingers. If the problem persists, replace
the Transfer Roller Assembly. |
2 |
|
| Misshapen
Characters |
Transparencies
are bad. Transparencies can have this problem because they are not designed
for proper toner adhesion |
Turn EconoMode
off. Use Hewlett- Packard approved transparencies |
10 |
|
| *On
a scale of 1-10, how often this problem occurs (10 being most likely). |
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