Redistributing Toner

When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light printing occur. on the printer's operator panel lights orange. Gently shake the toner cartridge from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly and temporarily improve print quality.

1. Open the front cover.

2.Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against printer, and lift it up and away from the printer. Gently shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.

3. Reinstall the cartridge and close the front cover.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

When the toner eventually runs out, only blank pages print. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced.

Order an extra toner cartridge so you will have it on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily. See "Ordering Supplies" for information on ordering toner cartridges.

CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies.

To replace the toner cartridge:

1. Open the front cover.

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Dell 1100 specifications Redistributing Toner, Replacing the Toner Cartridge