HP Lasar Jet Pro MD18dw prints strange small type in middle of page

[Paulhibby]

HP Lasar Jet Pro MD18dw prints strange small type in middle of page it justhappened

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Paulhibby,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand your HP LaserJet Pro M118dw printing strange small type in the middle of the page could be due to several factors, including incorrect print settings, a corrupted printer driver, or a communication issue between the printer and your macOS Monterey system. 

Here's how you can troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Step 1: Check Print Settings

1. Open the Document: Open the document you are trying to print.
2. Access Print Settings: Go to File > Print.
3. Check Layout Settings:
   • Ensure that the paper size is set correctly.
   • Make sure the scale is set to 100% or 'Fit to Page'.
   • Confirm that the layout and orientation are correct.

Step 2: Reset the Printing System

Resetting the printing system can help clear out any corrupted settings or queues.

1. Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Go to Printers & Scanners: Select Printers & Scanners.
3. Reset the Printing System:
   • Right-click (or Control-click) in the list of printers on the left side.
   • Choose Reset printing system… from the context menu.
   • Confirm the reset and re-add your HP LaserJet Pro M118dw.

Step 3: Update or Reinstall the Printer Driver

1. Check for Updates:
   • Visit the HP support website to check if there's an updated driver or firmware for your printer model compatible with macOS Monterey.
2. Reinstall the Printer Driver:
   • Download the latest driver for your printer.
   • Uninstall the current driver by removing the printer from the Printers & Scanners settings.
   • Install the new driver and add the printer back.

Step 4: Test with Another Document or Application

Try printing from a different document or application to see if the issue persists. This helps determine if the problem is specific to one document or software.

Step 5: Check for Firmware Updates Update the firmware on an HP printer User manual

Ensure that your printer firmware is up to date, as outdated firmware can cause various issues.

1. Visit the HP Support Website: Download and install the latest firmware update for your HP LaserJet Pro M118dw.

Step 6: Print a Test Page

After completing the above steps, print a test page directly from the printer's control panel to see if the issue persists.
 

Refer to this document:  HP LaserJet Pro M118dw User manual

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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