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03-18-2020 08:23 PM
Just opened my new HP LaserJet Pro, today. Replaced all ink cartridges (except black). Yellow toner is leaving a yellow tint on my printed pages. Any suggestions as to how to fix this?
03-21-2020 02:44 PM
@LRMooak Welcome to HP Community!
I understand that you are getting the prints with a yellow tint.
Do not worry. I will try to fix the issue.
Inspect the toner cartridges
Examine the toner cartridge imaging drums and memory chips for damage.
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Open the front door.
Figure : Opening the front door
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Grasp the blue handle on the toner cartridge drawer, and then pull out the drawer.
Figure : Pulling out the toner cartridge drawer
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Grasp the handle on the toner cartridge, and then pull the toner cartridge straight up to remove it.
Figure : Removing the toner cartridge
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Examine the memory chip for damage.
Figure : Location of the memory chip
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If the memory chip is damaged, refer to the previous steps in this document to replace the toner cartridge.
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If the memory chip is not damaged, continue with these steps.
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Examine the surface of the imaging drum.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print quality problems.
Figure : Location of the imaging drum
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If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, refer to the previous steps in this document to replace the toner cartridge.
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If the imaging drum is not damaged, continue with these steps.
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Insert the toner cartridge into the drawer. Make sure that the color chip on the cartridge matches the color chip on the drawer.
Figure : Inserting the toner cartridge into the printer
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Repeat these steps for the other toner cartridges.
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Push the toner cartridge drawer into the printer.
Figure : Pushing the toner cartridge drawer into the printer
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Close the front door.
Figure : Closing the toner cartridge drawer
Print another page. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.
Please let us know if any damage to the drum surface.
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