Determine the problem source
The following table includes basic questions to ask the customer to quickly help dene the problem or
problems.
General topic Questions
Environment
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Is the printer installed on a solid, level surface (± 1°)?
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Is the power-supply voltage within ± 10 volts of the specied power source?
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Is the power-supply plug inserted in the printer and the outlet?
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Is the operating environment within the specied parameters?
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Is the printer exposed to ammonia gas, such as that produced by diazo copiers or
oice cleaning materials?
NOTE: Diazo copiers produce ammonia gas as part of the coping processes.
Ammonia gas (from cleaning supplies or a diazo copier) can have an adverse aect
on some printer components (for example, the toner cartridge imaging drum).
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Is the printer exposed to direct sunlight?
Paper
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Does the customer use only supported paper?
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Is the paper in good condition (no curls, folds, or distortion)?
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Is the paper stored correctly and within environmental limits?
Input tray
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Is the amount of paper in the tray within specications?
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Is the paper correctly placed in the tray?
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Are the paper guides aligned with the stack?
Supplies
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Is the toner cartridge installed correctly and rmly seated?
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Has the sealing tape been removed from the toner cartridge?
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Is the toner cartridge within its estimated life? (Check the supplies status page.)
Transfer roller and fuser
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Are the transfer roller and fuser installed correctly?
Covers
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Are the front and rear doors rmly closed?
Condensation
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Does condensation occur following a temperature change (particularly in winter
following cold storage)? If so, wipe aected parts dry or leave the printer on for 90
to 120 minutes.
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Was a toner cartridge opened soon after being moved from a cold to a warm room?
If so, allow the toner cartridge to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
Miscellaneous
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Check for and remove any non-HP components (for example, a toner cartridge)
from the printer.
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Remove the printer from the network and make sure that the failure is with the
printer before beginning troubleshooting.
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