Troubleshooting process
Determine the problem source
The following table includes basic questions to ask the customer to quickly help define the problem or
problems.
General topic Questions
Environment
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Is the product installed on a solid, level surface (± 1°)?
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Is the power-supply voltage within ± 10 volts of the specified power source?
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Is the power-supply plug inserted in the product and the outlet?
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Is the operating environment within the specified parameters?
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Is the product exposed to ammonia gas, such as that produced by diazo copiers
or office 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
affect on some product components (for example, the print-cartridge OPC).
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Is the product 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 trays
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Is the amount of paper in the tray within specifications?
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Is the paper correctly placed in the tray?
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Are the paper guides aligned with the stack?
Print cartridge
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Is the print cartridge installed correctly?
Transfer roller and fuser
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Are the transfer roller and fuser installed correctly?
Print-cartridge door and duplex door
(duplex models only)
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Is the print-cartridge or duplex door closed?
Condensation
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Does condensation occur following a temperature change (particularly in winter
following cold storage)? If so, wipe affected parts dry or leave the product on
for 10 to 20 minutes.
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Was a print cartridge opened soon after being moved from a cold to a warm
room? If so, allow the print 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 print cartridge)
from the product.
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Remove the product from the network and make sure that the failure is with the
product before beginning troubleshooting.
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