How to fix strange, garbled or illogical text, incomplete printouts, or missing text or graphics on HP Printers

Solution one: Print a Network Configuration Page

  1. Go to the HP Customer Care Support page.

  2. In the Find my product and get support search box, type your printer name or number (i.e., HP LaserJet 1022 or HP LaserJet M1120), and then click Go.

  3. If prompted, select your printer model from the list. The printer support page displays.

  4. In the Questions or keywords search box, type Network Configuration Page, and then press Enter.

  5. Click the document to open it, and then follow the instructions to print a Network Configuration Page

  • If the Network Configuration Page prints normally, but you are still experiencing print quality issues, go to the solution to check the USB connection.

  • If the Network Configuration Page contains garbled, illogical text, or is missing text or graphics, continue to the next solution.

Solution two: Check the print cartridges

Step 1: Make sure that the print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges

 

Check the print cartridges to see if they have HP on them. Genuine HP print cartridges are always printed with HPHewlett-Packard, or the HP logo ().
  • If all the print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges, see the next step.
  • If one or more of the print cartridges are not genuine HP print cartridges, replace them.

 

Step 2: Check the print cartridges for sealing tape and any damage

  1. Open the print cartridge door completely.

  2. Pull out the print cartridge drawer completely, if your printer has one.

  3. To each print cartridge, grasp the handle, and then pull straight out to remove it.

  4. If the print cartridge seal is in place, remove it. Pull the tab on the end of the print cartridge to remove the entire length of the seal.

     

    Figure : Remove the print cartridge seal
    Image: Remove the print cartridge seal
  5. Check the print cartridges for leaks, gouges, and broken plastic.
  6. Check the imaging drum on each print cartridge for contamination, marks, scratches, excess toner, or any other obvious damage.
       CAUTION: 
    Do not touch the green roller (imaging drum) on the bottom of the print cartridge. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems.
     
    Figure : Do not touch the imaging drum 
    Image: Do not touch the imaging drum
  7. Reinstall each print cartridge, and then close the print cartridge drawer completely if your printer has one
  8. Try to print.
  • If all the print cartridges are undamaged, continue to the next solution.
  • If one or more of the print cartridges are damaged, contact HP to check the warranty status.

 

 

Solution three: Check the printer default

 

Follow these steps to make sure that your printer is the default printer.
  1. Open the Printers and Faxes or Printer folder.
    • Windows 8: Right-click the Start button () in the lower left corner of the screen, click Search, and then type Devices and Printers. Click Devices and Printers.
    • Windows 7: Click Start (), click Control Panel, click Devices and Printers.
    • Windows Vista: Click Start (), click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printer.
    • Windows XP: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes.
  2. Find your printer in the list.
    • If the printer icon has a checkmark (), continue to the next solution.
    • If the printer icon does not have a checkmark (), right-click the printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.
  3. Try to print again.

 

Solution four: Connect your printer directly to a wall outlet

 

Devices, such as power strips and surge protectors, attached between the printer and the wall outlet can sometimes interfere with communication to and from the printer.
  1. Plug the printer's power cord directly into the wall outlet.
  2. Try to print again.

 

Solution five: Check the printer environment

 

Environmental conditions can affect print quality and is a common cause for print quality or paper feeding issues.
  1. For the best possible print quality, follow these guidelines:
    • Move the printer away from drafty locations such as open windows or doors, or air conditioning vents.
    • Do not expose the printer to high temperatures or extreme humidity.
      • Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.
      • Very wet (high humidity) conditions can fog up the laser scanner optics, cause drop-outs, cause uneven dark, light or fuzzy print, or leave water droplets on the printed page.
    • Move the printer from confined spaces such as a cabinet.
    • Remove anything blocking the top vents. Make sure that air flows freely around the printer, including the top.
    • Protect the printer from airborne debris, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue inside the printer.
  2. Try to print.

 

Solution six: Check the USB connection

 

The USB cable could be damaged. Follow these steps to replace the USB cable that connects the printer to the computer.
  1. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer, and then disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
  2. Connect a new USB cable to the printer and to the computer, and then make sure the connection is secure. Push each end all the way into the port.
  3. Try to print again.

 

Solution seven: Reset the printer and restart the computer

 

If the computer and the product are not communicating correctly, restarting the computer, and resetting the product might help.
  1. Press the Power button (), or flip the power switch, to turn off the product.
  2. Restart the computer.
  3. Press the Power button (), or flip the power switch, to turn on the product, and then wait until the product is idle and silent.
  4. Try again to print.

 

Solution eight: Check the document

 

If a specific document prints garbled or illogical text, or is missing text or graphics, there might be a problem with that document.
  1. Make sure that the document is not missing text or graphics, and contains no blank pages. You can use the Print Preview option in the software program (if available) to check the document.
  2. Try to print a different document.
  • If this document prints normally, there is likely a problem with the original document.
  • If this document prints with garbled or illogical text, or is missing text or graphics, see the next solution.

 

Solution nine: Check the software program

 

If a specific software program prints garbled text, there might be a problem with that software program.
  1. Try to print from a different software program.
    If the document prints with garbled or illogical text, or is missing text or graphics, go to the solution to service the printer.
    If the document prints normally from a different software program, there might be an issue with the original software program. Continue to the next step.
  2. Obtain the latest software program updates, and then restart the computer.
  3. Try again to print.
  • If these steps resolved the issue, you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
  • If the issue persists, contact the software vendor for support.

 

Solution ten: Service the printer


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