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‎06-12-2021 02:31 PM

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Product: LaserJet 4L
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

LaserJet 4L dirty output

Product: LaserJet 4L

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-Bit)

 

The printer works just FINE - except - the result looks like dirty paper.

The HP WebSite refuses to accept the Serial Number so I can't find a solution there.

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‎06-12-2021 10:17 PM

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Remove the toner cartridge and look at the blue/green drum. If there is toner on that drum then likely the cartridge is bad and a replacement cartridge will fix the problem. That is the first thing to check. Due to the age of this printer, there is no longer any support. Keep in mind that this printer first came on the market in 1993 which means it could be up to 28 years old.

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