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After being idle for some time, the first page out of the printer is unreadable. If I print 2 copies of a page - the first one is messed up and the second one is just fine. This is an intermittent problem but way too frequent.

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@demcc, Welcome to HP Support Community!

 

To provide you with an accurate solution, I'd like to know the following-

 

Does this happen while making photocopies or just printing?

Which application are you trying to print from? 

Have you tried printing from a different program? If the document prints normally from a different software program, there might be an issue with the original software program.

 

While you answer the questions, follow the steps below-

 

Update the printer firmware

Download available firmware updates from the HP website

With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware.

 

Keep me posted for further assistance.

 

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TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee

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TEJ1602,

Thanks for the reply to my question. I have had issues printing from Chrome and from Excel. I reinstalled  the printer software today and will let you know if the issue continues. Again, thanks for your help.

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@demcc

 

Sure, Keep me posted.

TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee

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