Dell 1100 Solving Print Quality Problems, Print Quality Checklist, Printing Quality Problems

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printer. See "Paper Specifications".

 

There may be debris inside the printer.

Open the front cover and remove the debris.

 

 

 

The printer prints, but the text

The printer cable is loose or defective.

Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Try a print job that you

is wrong, garbled, or

 

have already printed successfully. If possible, attach the cable and

incomplete.

 

printer to another computer and try a print job that you know

 

 

works. Finally, try a new printer cable.

 

 

 

 

The wrong printer driver was selected.

Check the application's printer selection menu to ensure that your

 

 

printer is selected.

 

 

 

 

The software application is malfunctioning.

Try printing a job from another application.

 

 

 

Pages print, but are blank.

The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.

Gently shake the toner, if necessary. See "Redistributing Toner".

 

 

If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.

 

 

 

 

The file may have blank pages.

Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank pages.

 

 

 

 

Some parts, such as the controller or the board, may

Contact a service representative.

 

be defective.

 

 

 

 

When you are using Window

The setting in the software application is wrong.

Print the document by selecting Download as Bit Image in the

98, the illustrations print

 

Advanced Options window of Graphics properties.

incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator.

 

 

Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below.

•Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing Toner").

•Clean the inside of the printer (see "Cleaning the Interior").

•Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties window (see "Graphics Tab").

•Ensure that the Toner Save mode is off (see "Graphics Tab").

•Clear general printing problems (see "Solving General Printing Problems").

•Install a new toner cartridge and check print quality (see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge").

Printing Quality Problems

The inside of the printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the table below to clear the problem.

Condition

Suggested Solutions

 

 

Light or faded print

If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:

 

• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the life of the toner

 

cartridge. See "Redistributing Toner". If this does not improve print quality, install a new

 

toner cartridge.

 

• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or

 

too rough. See "Paper Specifications".

 

• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the Toner Save mode

 

is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn the Toner Save mode off. See "Graphics Tab".

 

• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs

 

cleaning. See "Cleaning the Interior".

 

 

Toner specks

• The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too

 

rough. See "Paper Specifications".

 

• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the

 

Interior".

 

• The paper path may need cleaning. See "Cleaning the Interior".

 

 

Dropouts

If a faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:

 

 

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Contents Drivers and Utilities Unpacking Your PrinterAbout Your Printer Front ViewDescription Rear View Operator Panel Button FunctionsLEDs ButtonInstalling the Starter Toner Cartridge Loading Paper Powering On the Printer Connecting a Printer CablePrinting a Demo Your printer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CDCleaning Your Printer Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the Interior Viewing Toner Levels Maintaining the Toner CartridgeStoring the Toner Cartridge Saving TonerReplacing the Toner Cartridge Redistributing TonerPage Ordering Supplies Paper Type Input Mode/Capacitya Automatic Feed Manual Feed Print Media GuidelinesTypes, Input Modes, and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsVerifying the Output Location Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using Manual Feed ModePrinting on Special Materials Page Page To stop a print job from the operator panel Canceling a Print JobPrinter Driver Feature Printing a DocumentPoint to the Dell Laser Printer 1100 icon Printer SettingsLayout Tab To stop a print job from the Printers folderDouble-sided Paper TabProperty Description Orientation Layout OptionsGraphics Tab Extras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperPrinting Posters Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Editing a Watermark Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using a Page OverlayWindows 98/Me Setting Up a Locally Shared PrinterSetting Up the Host Computer Deleting a Page OverlaySetting Up the Client Computer Windows 2000/XPClick Local Port and select New Port FCC Notices U.S. Only Regulatory NoticesFCC Identification Information IC Notice Canada OnlyCE Notice European Union Class a Class BPage NOM Information Mexico Only Bsmi Notice Taiwan OnlyEnergy Star Compliance Recycling InformationEnergy Star Emblem System Requirements Installing SoftwareInstalling Dell Software Software OverviewDell Toner Reorder Program Uninstalling SoftwareUsing the Dell Toner Management System Printing Status WindowPage Overview Printer SpecificationsPaper Specifications Specifications and DescriptionGuidelines for Using Paper Paper Dimensionsa Weight CapacitybSupported Sizes of Paper Paper Output Capacity Paper SpecificationsSymptom Problem with Paper Solution Category SpecificationsPage Dell Laser Printer 1100 Users Guide Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Paper Feed JamPaper Exit Jam Page Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Fuser Area JamLED Status Legend Troubleshooting ChecklistLED Pattern Meaning and Suggested Solution Understanding the Operator Panel LEDsSolving General Printing Problems Check Suggested SolutionsCondition Possible Cause Suggested Solutions Advanced Options window of Graphics properties Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Printing Quality ProblemsVertical repetitive defects Vertical linesGray background Toner smearLoose toner Wrinkles or creasesBack of printouts are dirty Black pages
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