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Print Quality Troubleshooting Tool for HP Color LaserJet CM3530MFP

White vertical line(s) or band(s)
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As shown below, the issue may vary in location and appearance. Click a sample image below to see a larger version of it.

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Description
White vertical line(s) or band(s).

 Most likely causes
  • Lint or other foreign object on the scanner glass under the black print cartridge Picture of the printer cartridge. Clicking this icon will open a new window. that is blocking the laser or inside the printer.
  • A drum or cylinder inside the printer has been scratched around its circumference.
  • The print cartridge is near the end of its life.

 Troubleshooting and suggestions
  1. Remove the black print cartridge Picture of the printer cartridge. Clicking this icon will open a new window. and then reinsert it. The protective glass cleaner will wipe the scanner glass under the black print cartridge. Show me how.
  2. Wait until the printer returns to the Ready state. Note that this will take several minutes.
  3. Print another set of PQ troubleshooting pages. Show me how.
  4. Look at the new set of test pages. If performing Step 1 did not eliminate the issue, perform the black print cartridge test procedure for white vertical line(s) or band(s). Show me how.
  5. If the issue is not resolved, contact HP.
 Recommended parts

Order a black print cartridge
Note: It is not necessary to replace the other print cartridges.

 

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