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Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in 
Inkjet printers.
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Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.
Step two: Check the environment
The environment can directly aect print quality and is a common cause for print-quality or paper-feeding 
issues. Try the following solutions:
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Move the printer away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents.
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Make sure the printer is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of printer specications.
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Do not place the printer in a conned space, such as a cabinet.
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Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
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Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air ow on all sides, 
including the top.
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Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue 
inside the printer.
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment
Follow these steps when text or images are not centered or aligned correctly on the printed page when 
printing from specic trays.
1. Press the Home   button on the printer control panel.
2. Open the fol
lowing menus:
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Administration
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General Settings
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Print Quality
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Image Registration
3. Select the tray to adjust.
4. Select 
Print Test Page, and then follow the instructions on the printed pages.
5. Select 
Print Test Page again to verify the results, and then make further adjustments if necessary.
6. Touch the 
Save button to save the new settings.
Check the EconoMode settings
HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supply 
might outl
ast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade and is no longer 
acceptable, consider replacing the toner cartridge.
NOTE: This feature is available with the PCL 6 print driver for Windows. If you are not using that driver, you 
can enable the fe
ature by using the HP Embedded Web Server.
Follow these steps if the entire page is too dark or too light.
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