printer is printing very light & error print page on first page

[RishabhLunawat]

printer is printing very light & error print page on first page

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @RishabhLunawat,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding light printing and error pages on the HP Laser MFP 1188w!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Check Toner Cartridge:

• Ensure the toner cartridge is properly installed and has sufficient toner.
• If the toner is low, consider replacing it with a new genuine HP cartridge.

Print Quality Settings:

• Check your print settings to ensure they are set to the appropriate quality level.
• In your printing dialog, look for options related to print quality and ensure they aren't set to 'Draft' or 'Eco'.

Printer Maintenance:

• Perform a cleaning cycle, if available, from the printer’s control panel to remove dust or debris that might be affecting print quality.

Print Test Page:

• Print a test page directly from the printer to see if the issue persists outside of the current document.
• Refer to your printer manual for instructions on how to print a test page.

Update Printer Drivers:

• Verify you have the latest drivers for your printer model. You can download them from the HP Support Website.
• Sometimes outdated drivers can lead to printing issues like light prints or errors.

Check Paper Quality:

• Use high-quality paper intended for laser printing. Poor quality paper can sometimes affect print output.

Inspect Error Page:

• Review the error page for any specific error messages that might indicate the source of the problem.

Software and Firmware Updates:

• Ensure that the printer’s firmware is up-to-date. Firmware updates can resolve known issues.

Restart Printer and Computer:

• Sometimes restarting the devices can help clear temporary issues.

I hope this helps.

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