Performance problems

Performance problems



Problem
Cause
Solution
Pages print but are totally blank.
The sealing tape might still be in the print cartridges.
Verify that the sealing tape has been completely removed from the print cartridges.
The document might contain blank pages.
Check the document that you are printing to see if content appears on all of the pages.
The product might be malfunctioning.
To check the product, print a Configuration page.
Pages print very slowly.
Heavier media types can slow the print job.
Print on a different type of media.
Complex pages can print slowly.
Proper fusing may require a slower print speed to ensure the best print quality.
Paper type not set correctly.
Select the type to match the paper.
Pages did not print.
The product might not be pulling media correctly.
Make sure paper is loaded in the tray correctly.
If the problem persists, you might need to replace the pickup rollers and the separation pad. See Service and support.
The media is jamming in the device.
Clear the jam. See Clear jams.
The USB cable might be defective or incorrectly connected.

Disconnect the USB cable at both ends and reconnect it.

Try printing a job that has printed in the past.

Try using a different USB cable.
Other devices are running on your computer.
The product might not share a USB port. If you have an external hard drive or network switchbox that is connected to the same port as the product, the other device might be interfering. To connect and use the product, you must disconnect the other device or you must use two USB ports on the computer.
HP Color Laserjet CP2020 Performance problems