Horizontal line across random pages printed by LaserJet P1102w

[paulri]

Every once in a while, I'm seeing my P1102w print pages with a small horizontal streak. This only occurs on one page (not the one right before or right after it). I looked in the manual and didn't see this in the troubleshooting section.

I would doubt that this is low toner, as it has printed less than 1000 pages on the current toner.

Any suggestions?

[Rainbow7000]

Hello there @paulri ,

I would suggest trying out the Troubleshooting Print Quality Issues guide for the problem you are having with the occasional print showing a streak.

If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you, such as a replacement or trade in. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and if you are calling outside of the US/Canada region,: click here.

Best wishes to you

[paulri · Accepted solution]

Nothing on that page that you linked to, matched my problem.

I just switched out a new toner, and after 75 pages or more, I have yet to see that random horizontal line. It was printing at about every 5-8 pages or so, so this is a pretty representative sampling.

That is strange, though, assuming it is the toner. I got about 1000 pages out of it, maybe a bit less, but this is a bit disappointing. I'll put it back in when I'm done with this newer toner, just to get my money's worth, but still....

[paulri]

It must have been bad toner. I've printed out quite a bit since the above post, and those horizontal black lines have been banished from my printer.

Strange, though--I've never seen lines like that before, when printing, either from an inkjet or a laserjet.

Oh well, as long as its not a printer problem.