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Print Quality Troubleshooting Tool for HP Color LaserJet CM3530MFP

Horizontal lines repeating every 3.0 inches (75.5mm)
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Fig. Cyan-2.2

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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Fig. Cyan-2.1
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Fig. Cyan-2.2
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Fig. Cyan-2.3
 
Description
Thin horizontal lines in the color of the new print cartridge. Only one repeating line may be seen, repeating every 3.0 inches (75.5mm).

 Most likely causes
  • Most commonly observed shortly after a new cyan print cartridge Pictures of the cyan image drum. Clicking this icon will open a new window. has been installed. Durning shipment or storage, internal print cartridge components contact one another and may be damaged.
  • The print cartridge is near the end of its life.

 Troubleshooting and suggestions
  1. Turn off the printer, wait one minute, and turn it back on. This will rotate the internal cyan print cartridge Pictures of the cyan image drum. Clicking this icon will open a new window. components from their original position. The 3.0 inch (75.5 mm) repeating line should disappear after 72 hours.
  2. After 72 hours, print another set of PQ troubleshooting pages. Show me how.
  3. Look at the new set of test pages. If the issue is not resolved, contact HP.
 Recommended parts

None. The issue should be resolved by performing the troubleshooting procedure.

 

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