3 common HP printer problems resolved Paper Jams, Ghosting, Printer driver issues

Hewlett-Packard or HP (as we know it) is one of the top manufacturers of computers and related accessories. They are well known for their reliability to produce quality products. But even these products sometimes show signs of problem that needs a helping hand from time to time. This article will show you some solutions that you can use while troubleshooting your HP printer.

1. Paper Jams

One of the most common problems that users face irrespective of the make of the printer is paper jam. Now, there are a number of reasons for this problem to show up from the printer being dirty to wrong type of paper being used or the rollers on the printer that feed the paper through its way being worn down.

While the most common type of fixes include cleaning the printer periodically and using the right type of paper for the specified printer, roller replacement can be challenging depending upon the build of your HP machine.

Some models come with easily accessible spare parts, but for others you will need to completely open up your printer to remove the rollers. Irrespective of the reason for the failure, you have to be cautious while removing a paper jam. Try to always pull out the paper in the direction of the paper path as going for the reverse can severely damage your printer.

For printers that hold the paper vertically and then force it down during the printing process end up having paper jam problems. While these models aren’t intended for heavy usage, some organizations still make use them for commercial purposes.

In addition to the older versions, some newer ones like HP 4000 series printer’s paper pickup rollers show problem which is surprising as these machines were not supposed to have any trouble with the rollers.

2. Ghosting

Ghosting refers to a situation where the image comes out properly, but another much lighter version of the image gets printed somewhere else. One probable reason for this can be a problem with the power outlet that supplies power to the printer. Check your power plug with some other printer to see if the problem persists.

Another reason for such problem can be the wearing and tearing of movable parts like drum or imaging kit. All the moving parts of a printer come with an expiry date and once they run out of use, you need to replace them.

3. Printer driver issues

Every operating system comes with its own set of drivers and new drivers are required to be loaded if you change the operating system. Not all printers come up with a driver for every OS. In such cases, you can use the user manual to identify what drivers the printer will emulate. Although, you will not be able to access all the functionalities but the basic ones will be there. Most HP printer can run with HP Laser Jet II driver with some functions not working.

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