Table 13. Solving image-quality problems Problem Cause Solution Vertically- aligned black streaks or smears appear on successive pages. The HP LaserJet 3200 product needs to be cleaned. See chapter 3, “Maintenance.” The toner cartridge is damaged. Replace the toner cartridge if maintenance procedures do not improve print quality. There is a problem in the heating element. Perform the heating element check (see page 170). If scanned images have unwanted lines through them: There is ink, glue, white-out, or some other substance on the contact image sensor. See chapter 3, “Maintenance.” Slick paper caused the document scanner trouble in scanning. Use a carrier sheet to send the item.
The HP LaserJet 3200 product needs to be recalibrated. Recalibrate the product. EN Image formation troubleshooting 159