How to Fix Double Printing or Ghost Printing

Ghost printing means your printer is printing duplicate or faded copies of the same image/text.

Possible Causes:

• Dirty or misaligned printhead.

• Defective drum/toner (for laser printers).

• Incorrect printer settings.

Fix Steps:

1. Clean Printhead/Drum

   • Use the printer’s maintenance/cleaning option from the control panel.

   • For laser printers, gently clean the drum unit.

2. Check Toner Cartridge

   • Replace if it’s damaged or leaking toner.

3. Align Printer Head

   • Use the alignment tool in printer software (HP Smart, Canon Utility, etc.).

4. Adjust Settings

   • Reduce print density from settings to avoid excess ink/toner.

✅ Tip: Always use original ink/toner for best results.