HP (Hewlett-Packard) 510 Manuel D’Utilisation

troubleshooting tips

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hp digital copier series

For more information, see create a self-test report for cartridges and 

printheads on page 67, clean the ink cartridge contacts on page 43 and 

copy is fuzzy 

or blurry

are you using the right type of paper for your project?
For most documents, plain paper works well. For more dense documents, 

such as high-contrast graphics or photographs, use HP Premium paper for 

best results.
For more information, see recommended paper types on page 11.

are you using the highest possible quality?
Use a high print quality (Best) for your project.

did you select the correct paper type?

1

Press the Tray Select/Paper Type button on the front panel.

2

Press the arrow keys to scroll through the lists of paper types.

3

Press Enter to select a paper type.

copy has 

vertical streaks 

or is missing 

vertical lines

does the unit need to be cleaned?
Debris may be stuck on the glass or document lid backing causing a vertical 

white streak through the image. Unplug the unit before cleaning. Use a soft 

cloth to wipe the glass and document lid backing.
For more information, see clean the glass on page 35 and clean the lid 

does your original contain thin lines?
If your original contains lines that are too thin, they may disappear in 

places when you copy it. Make the lines on your original darker.

is your original wrinkled?
If your original is heavier than 24 lb. and is wrinkled, some lines could be 

missed during copying. Flatten the original document, and copy it again.

parts of the 

original are cut 

off

is your original positioned correctly?
Make sure that your original is placed in the bottom right corner of the 

glass.

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