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Clean the paper path
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the product. Over
time, this buildup can cause print-quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. This product has
a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these types of problems.
Specks Smearing
Clean the paper path from HP ToolboxFX
Use HP ToolboxFX to clean the paper path. This is the recommended cleaning method. If you do not
have access to HP ToolboxFX, use the method in
Clean the paper path from the product control panel
on page 162.
1. Make sure that the product is turned on and in the Ready state, and that media is loaded in tray 1
or tray 2.
2. Open HP ToolboxFX, click the product, and then click the System Settings tab.
3. Click the Service tab, and then click Start.
A page feeds through the product slowly. Discard the page when the process is completed.
Clean the paper path from the product control panel
If you do not have access to HP ToolboxFX, you can print and use a cleaning page from the product
control panel.
1. Press Setup.
2. Use the arrow buttons to find the Service menu, and then press OK.
3. Use the arrow buttons to find Cleaning mode, and then press OK.
4. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.
5. Press OK again to confirm and begin the cleaning process.
A page feeds through the product slowly. Discard the page when the process is completed.
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