How Do You Troubleshoot HP Printer Slipping Problems?
HP inkjet and laser printers may occasionally suffer from a problem known as “slipping” or “ghosting,” which causes images to be printed either off center or multiple times on the same page, and can also cause a grinding noise. Although the problem may be caused by a mechanical defect that must be repaired, there are several instances in which you can troubleshoot the issue and resolve it at home. Turn on your computer and access the HP printing software that you installed when you first set up the printer. Click on the “Tools” menu and then choose the “Options” or “Settings” tab. Click on the option to run a self-cleaning. Wait for the self-cleaning process to completely finish and then attempt to print you original document again and see if you are still experience a slipping problem. Check the manual that came with your HP printer to see if it has a recalibration process. Follow the steps described in the manual or instead try the standard re-calibration process if you don’t have yo