Problem with HP LaserJet printer or toner?

[bamacre]

Normally I only use my printer for printing shipping labels, and when I do so, I am having to print them twice.

The first time, the printer will spit out the label looking like this...
http://www.majortoker.com/images/printprob_02.jpg

But when I re-print it, it looks much better, like this...
http://www.majortoker.com/images/printprob_01.jpg

Is this a problem with my printer, or the toner?

 

[corkyg]

When did you last do all the cleaning procedures to include the fuser roller and corona wire? Are you using a genuine HP cartridge or a remfg'd one? What model of Laserjet is it?

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: corkyg
When did you last do all the cleaning procedures to include the fuser roller and corona wire? Are you using a genuine HP cartridge or a remfg'd one? What model of Laserjet is it?

I haven't cleaned it. Maybe I need to look into how to do so.

It is an HP LaserJet 1022.

Edit: Found the Cleaning Utility software, and will see if running this will solve the problem.

 

[Zepper]

Yes laser printers and copiers need regular cleaning. Stuff like in your pix usually means there is either stuff on the fuser or the drum. The manual or the web site should have pix of common printing ailments and potential fixes.

.bh.