HP LaserJet M405n Pro

7 Dark vertical streaks and ITB cleaning streaks

Description

Dark lines which occur down the length of the page. The defect might occur anywhere on the page, in areas of fill or in sections with no printed content.

Possible solutions

1. Reprint the document.
2. Remove the cartridge, and then shake it to redistribute the toner.
3. Print a cleaning page.
4. Check the toner level in the cartridge.

8 Fixing/fuser defects: Hot fuser offset

Description

Hot fuser offset (shadow):
Slight shadows, or offsets, of the image repeated down the page. The repeated image might fade with each recurrence.

Possible solutions

1. Reprint the document.
2. Check the paper type in the paper tray and adjust the printer settings to match. If necessary, select a lighter paper type.

9 Fixing/fuser defects: Poor fusing

Description

Toner rubs off along either edge of page. This defect is more common at the edges of high-coverage jobs and on light media types but can occur anywhere on the page.

Possible solutions

1. Reprint the document.
2. Check the paper type in the paper tray and adjust the printer settings to match. If necessary, select a heavier paper type.