Dell 1720/1720DN specifications Print density is uneven

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Call for service.

Toner rubs off the paper easily when you handle the sheets.

The Paper Texture setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using.

The Paper Weight setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using.

The fuser is worn or defective.

Try the following:

Change the Paper Texture1 from Smooth or Rough.

Change the Paper Weight1 from Plain to CardStock (or other appropriate weight).

Replace the fuser.2

Print density is uneven.

The toner cartridge is defective.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Ghost images appear on the page.

The Paper Type setting in the printer software is set incorrectly.

The toner level is low in the toner cartridge.

Try the following:

Ensure that the printer software Paper Type setting is correct for the paper or specialty media you are using.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Print only appears on one side of the page.

The toner cartridge is not properly installed.

Remove and reinsert the toner cartridge.

Margins are incorrect.

The Paper Size setting in the printer software is set incorrectly.

Ensure that the printer software Paper Size setting is correct for the paper or specialty media you are using.

Print is skewed (inappropriately slanted).

The guides in the selected tray are not in the correct position for the paper size loaded in the tray.

The manual feeder's guides are not in the correct position for the paper size loaded in the feeder. Try the following:

Move the guides in the tray so they rest against the edges of the paper.

Move the manual feeder's guides so they rest against the edges of the paper.

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Contents United States Government Restricted Rights Dell Laser Printer 1720/1720dn Users GuideNovember 2006 SRV PY972 Rev. A00 What are you Find it here Looking for? Finding InformationClick → Help and Support Click Start Help and SupportDell Toner Management System Software OverviewPrinting Status Window Dell Printer Supplies Reorder ApplicationStatus Monitor Center Dell Local Printer Settings UtilityQuality Menu Driver Profiler Dell Printer Software Uninstall UtilitySet IP Address Utility Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Alert Utility Understanding Your Printer About Your PrinterUnderstanding the Operator Panel Printing the Printer Settings Configuration SheetConnection Cable certification Choosing the Right CableManually Feeding a Print Job PrintingPrinting on Both Sides of the Paper Dell Laser Printer 1720 Manual Duplex Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page N-Up PrintingDell Laser Printer 1720dn Automatic Duplex Select either 2-sided long edge or 2-sided short edgeClick More Page Layout Options Printing a BookletPrinting a Poster Printing on Letterhead From Your Computer Canceling a Print JobFrom the Printer Operator Panel For Windows Vista default Start menu Operator Panel Menus Factory default settingNetwork Menu From this You can MenuParallel Menu Setup MenuFrom You can This Menu From this You can Menu Ppds EmulationUtilities Menu USB MenuTo exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer Storing Supplies Maintaining Your PrinterOrdering Supplies Storing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Toner CartridgePage Replacing the Imaging Drum Page Cleaning the Printhead Lens Page Off Slow blink Fast Blink Operator Panel LightsCommon Light Sequences Paper Jam Secondary Light Sequences Secondary Error Light SequencesWhen the Error and Continue Printer Status Ready/Power SaverBusy Hex Trace ReadyNot Ready Flushing/Resolution ReducedBasic Problems TroubleshootingYou cannot close the front cover Print Quality Problems Print is too light Streaked vertical lines appear on Print density is uneven Load input source type size Error RecoveryLoad Manual type size Output Bin Full Remove PaperMissing or Defective Cartridge Invalid Refilled CartridgeUnsupported Print Cartridge Paper Too ShortStandard Parallel/USB Port Disabled Standard Network Software ErrorInsufficient Defrag Memory Memory FullReplace Imaging Drum Imaging Drum Life WarningToner Low Paper Jam Remove CartridgePaper Jam Remove Cartridge Duplex Paper Jam Open Rear Door Paper Jam Open Rear DoorDuplex Paper Jam Remove Tray Duplex Paper Jam Unsupported Size Paper Jam Check DuplexPaper Jam Check Manual Feeder Paper Jam Check TrayCalling for Service Configuring the Paper Trays Installing Optional HardwareInstalling the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Operating System Click Actions Apply SettingsDell Laser Printer 1720dn Attached to a Network Installing an Optional Memory CardAvailable Options list, click 550-sheet tray Select Paper SizePage Click the Install Options tab Environmental Specifications SpecificationsOverview Noise Emissions LevelsMIB Compatibility Emulation, Compatibility, and ConnectivityOperating System Support PostScript support limited to Macintosh onlyPrint Media Guidelines Certifications Media Types and SizesCables Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Loading PaperPage Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Contacting Dell AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Installing the Printer Drivers Setting up for Local PrintingInstalling Additional Printer Drivers WindowsAdd Printer Wizard opens Installing Additional Printer SoftwareSelect Have Disk Operating System Software PathMacintosh Click Install on the Easy Install screenUSB Printer Selection section, click Change LinuxGNU License BSD License and Warranty statementsLicensing Notice Preamble Page GNU Lesser General Public License Page Page Page Page Print and Check the Network Setup Setting up for Network PrintingSupported Printer Drivers Supported Network Printer PortsClick Print Test Direct Attachment With a Network Cable Using a Print ServerDirect Attachment With a Network Cable No Print Server Remotely Installing Network Printer Drivers Share the Printer Shared PrintingPoint and Print Install the Shared Printer on Client ComputersClick Network Print Server Peer-to-PeerClick Properties Click Print Test Macintosh Open TextEdit in /Applications If you want to print using IP PrintingAppleTalk Printer Selection section, click Change LPR Printer Selection section, click ChangeLinux