Solving image-quality problems Use the following table to help solve problems with printed pages. See “Solving paper feed problems” in this chapter. Table 13. Solving image-quality problems Parts of the page around the edges aren’t printing. Problem Cause Solution The HP LaserJet 3200 product cannot print to the edge of the paper. The HP LaserJet 3200 product has minimum margins on each edge of 0.25 in (6.4 mm). To get the image to fit into this printable area, slightly reduce the size of the image. If printing or copying, the reduction setting is set incorrectly. For printing, check the reduction setting in the “Print” or “Setup” window from within the program you are using.
Copied images will be clipped if the image on the original is too close to edge of the original. Images will not print. The HP LaserJet 3200 product is not plugged in. Make sure that the HP LaserJet 3200 product is plugged into a live wall outlet or power strip. The parallel cable is loose. Check that the parallel cable is securely connected between the HP LaserJet 3200 product and the computer. Copies or scanned images are too light or too dark. The contrast is not set correctly. Adjust the contrast and resolution settings from the HP LaserJet Director. The HP LaserJet 3200 product needs to be recalibrated. Recalibrate the product. The original image is very light or very dark.
Adjust the resolution and contrast setting(s) from the toolbox on the HP LaserJet Director. The scanned image is too light or too dark because the original was on a colored paper. If the original was on a colored paper, including brown recycled paper, the text might not be clear. Adjust the resolution, contrast, and brightness settings from the toolbox on the HP LaserJet Director. EN Image formation troubleshooting 157