Thick black line through page when copying or scanning

Open the scanner lid and clean the narrow glass in the left-hand part of the scanning area. Look for remains from ink or corrector at the far end and wipe them out. The narrow glass should be entirely clear to make good copies from the feeder.

Please make sure the scanner flatbed is clean.
You can also try to copy and see if it happens on copying.
If it does, then your printer needs servicing.

Burn the thing it's junk. Go buy a commercial machine if you want something that works.

When I Copy or Scan with my HP LaserJet 3050, a solid black line appears on the left margin of the page. . Can you suggest any solution to the problem. .

it COPIES COLOR, BUT DOESN'T FAX

Hi,


Please perform the steps provided in the following weblink:


http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00704831&dlc=en



Regards,

Sagarjd

Sounds like the issue is with the scanner bulb. May not be moving across or warming up to full capacity.

Make sure the scanner is plugged in directly to the wall and not into a surge protector or a power strip. If problem is still there and you are in warranty you will need to replace the unit. If OOW then you should call and see if you can repair or upgrade the unit at a discounted price. If you want to speak to someone in English tell them you want mac support - they are in Canada.

Any difference between using the document feeder and just the flat bed?

Can't image it being anything but scan glass, if prints are fine, are you sure you cleaning scan glass(inside of where originals are fed)?

If so then scanner lamp faulty, but I've never come across it myself on this model.

Try a sky scan (No paper on glass and lid up) watch the scanner to see if it is smooth or a somepoint jumpy. If not smooth, you will have to open it up and 1 of two things, dirty and needs lubracation, silicone grease is best vasoline will work. OR 2 the drive belt is loose because the spring tensioner is broken or the belt is dammaged. Good luck