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Dell 1600n manual Printing Problems, Condition

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Condition

Paper is jammed during printing.

Paper sticks together.

Suggested solutions

Clear the paper jam. See page 164.

Ensure that there is not too much paper in the paper tray. The paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness of your paper.

Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

Remove paper from the paper tray and flex or fan the paper. Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.

Multiple sheets of paper do not feed.

Different types of paper may be stacked in the paper tray. Load paper of only one type, size and weight.

If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. See page 164.

Paper does not feed into the multi-function printer.

Remove any obstructions from inside the printer. See page 164. Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper from the tray and reload it correctly.

There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper from the tray.

The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the multi-function printer. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

The paper keeps jamming.

Make sure that the correct Paper size is selected. See page 66. An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the multi-function printer. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

There may be debris inside the multi-function printer. Open the front cover and remove the debris.

Transparencies stick together in the paper exit.

Envelopes skew or fail to feed correctly.

Use only the transparencies specifically designed for a laser printer. Remove each transparency as it exits from the multi-function printer.

Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of the envelopes.

Printing Problems

Condition

The multi-function printer does not print.

Possible cause

The multi-function printer is not receiving power.

The multi-function printer is not selected as the default printer.

Check the multi-function printer for the following:

Suggested solutions

Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source.

Select Dell Laser MFP 1600n as your default printer in your Windows.

The front or rear cover is not closed. Paper is jammed.

No paper is loaded.

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Dell 1600n manual Printing Problems, Condition

Contents

Dell Laser Multi-Function Printer 1600n Users Guide Page Find It Here What Are You Looking For?Page Printer Status Dell Printer Configuration Web ToolPrinter Settings Copy Printer SettingsPrinter Information Email Alert SetupSet Password Printing StatisticsSafely Unpacking Your Multi-Function PrinterDrivers and Utilities CDb Page Front View Rear View About Your Multi-Function PrinterOperator Panel B utton Functions Common Keys Copy KeysPress To Fax Keys Scan Keys FontsInstalling the Toner Cartridge Page Loading Paper Page Page Page Making Connections Connecting the Telephone LineConnecting the Multi-Function Printer Locally Connecting the Printer CableConnecting the Multi-Function Printer to the Network Changing the Display Language Powering On the Multi-Function PrinterPower Save Mode Toner Save ModeCharge-Coupled Device CCD Power Save Mode Page Software Overview Installing SoftwareRecommended Installing Dell Software for Local PrintingSupported Operating Systems Minimum RequirementsAssigning an IP Address Select Personal InstallationInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Select Network Installation Installing Dell Software for Network PrintingPage Uninstalling Software Local Printer Status Monitor Using the Dell Toner Management SystemNetwork Status Monitor Center Printer Settings UtilityPhonebook Tab Firmware Update Tab Scan Settings TabFax Cover Sheet Tab Page Print Media Guidelines Paper CharacteristicsPaper Curl Recommended PaperSelecting Paper Unacceptable PaperPrinting on Letterhead Selecting Preprinted Forms and LetterheadManual feeder Top Print Side Portrait Landscape TransparenciesSelecting Prepunched Paper Print Media SourceSelecting Transparencies EnvelopesLabels Card Stock Storing Print MediaIndicates Support Print Media Size A6 card Identifying Print Media Sources and SpecificationsPaper Tray Standard Tray 1 and Optional Tray Manual Feeder Envelope COM-10 Envelope DL EnvelopeC5 Custom Print Media SupportedPage Printing to the Front Output Tray Face down Selecting an Output LocationPrinting to the Rear Output Slot Face up Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using the Manual Feeder Prevent the damage or jam Page Setting the Paper Size Setting the Paper TypePrinting a Document Feature Printer DriverTo stop a print job from the operator panel Canceling a Print JobTo stop a print job from the Printers folder Printer SettingsLayout Tab Property Orientation Layout Options Description Paper TabProperty Copies Size Source Type First Description Graphics TabDarkness True Type Options Extras TabPrint All Text Black About Tab Using a Favorite SettingProperty Watermark Overlay Output Options Description Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper Using HelpPage Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters Page Printing Booklets Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Using an Existing WatermarkEditing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using OverlaysPage Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay Click Delete Overlay Selecting Paper Tray Loading Paper for CopyingPreparing a Document Making Copies From the Scanner Glass Page Making Copies From the ADF Contrast Setting Copy OptionsQuality Number of Copies Reduced/Enlarged CopyAuto Fit Copying Using Special Copy FeaturesClone Copying Two-Side Copying Collation CopyingUp or 4-up Copying Poster Copying Setting the Time Out Option Changing the Default SettingsPage Scanning From Operator Panel Scanning OverviewScanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition WIA Driver Page Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters Setting the Machine IDKey Assigned numbers, letters or Characters Keypad Letters and NumbersChanging Numbers or Names Setting the Time and DateInserting a Pause Speaker Volume Changing the Clock ModeSetting Sounds Speaker, Ringer, Key Sounds and Alarm SoundsToll Save Mode Option Setting up the Fax SystemChanging the Fax Setup Options Available Fax Setup OptionsLoading an Original Document Sending a FaxPage Page Mode Recommended for Adjusting the Document ResolutionSending a Fax Automatically Confirming Transmissions Sending a Fax ManuallyAbout Receiving Modes Receiving Automatically in the Fax ModeReceiving a Fax Automatic RedialingReceiving Faxes Using the Drpd Mode Receiving Manually in the Tel ModeReceiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode Receiving Manually Using an Extension TelephonePage Storing a Number for Speed Dialing Automatic DialingReceiving Faxes in the Memory Speed DialingSetting Group Dial Sending a Fax using a Speed NumberGroup Dialing Editing Group Dial Numbers Searching for a Number in the Memory Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing Multi-address TransmissionSearching with a Particular First Letter Other Ways to FaxPrinting a Phonebook List Searching Sequentially through the MemorySending Broadcasting Faxes RedialingSending a Delayed Fax Sending a Priority Fax Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax Canceling a Scheduled Fax Additional FeaturesUsing the Secure Receiving Mode Received Fax Report Printing ReportsPhonebook List Sent Fax ReportJunk Fax Number List Power Failure ReportScheduled Job Information Message ConfirmationChanging Setting Options Using Advanced Fax SettingsAdvanced Fax Setting Options Page About Sharing the Printer on a Network Setting Up the Locally Shared PrinterWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server Setting Up the Client ComputerConfiguring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel Setting Up a Network-connected PrinterSetting Network Protocols Printing a Network ConfigurationRequirements Static Addressing Configuring TCP/IPResetting the Network Interface Card Restoring the Network ConfigurationClearing the Memory MaintenanceCrack the multi-function printer cabinet Cleaning Your Multi-Function PrinterCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorYour fingers may cause print quality problems Cleaning the scannerStoring the Toner Cartridge Maintaining the Toner CartridgeCartridge to avoid touching this area Redistributing TonerReplacing the Toner Cartridge Not guaranteed if you do not use Dell suppliesSave the box and the cover for shipping Printing When Toner is Low Cleaning the DrumOrdering Supplies Page Clearing Jams in the ADF TroubleshootingPage Location of Jam Clearing Jams in the Paper TrayPaper Feed Jam Tray Operator Panel MessageIf the paper does not exit, continue to step Paper Exit Jam Fuser Area Jam Page Paper Feed Jam Optional Tray Manual Feeder JamTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing LCD Error MessagesManual F. Jam Cancel ? 1Yes 2No Display Meaning Suggested solutionsHsync Error LSU Error Jam Cartridge Paper Feeding Problems Solving ProblemsCondition Printing ProblemsDisconnect the printer cable and reconnect it Toner cartridge is not installedChange the page orientation in your application. See Dropouts Printing Quality ProblemsToner smear Vertical repetitive defects Background scatter Vertical lines Gray backgroundBack of printouts are Misformed characters Skew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creasesLoose toner Dirty Black pagesCharacter Voids Horizontal stripes Condition Suggested solutions Fax ProblemsCurl Scanning Problems Copying ProblemsTroubleshooting Postscript PS Errors Problem Possible Cause Solution Installing Printer Memory Precautions When Installing Printer OptionsPage Page Removing the Memory Installing an Optional TrayPage Page Click the Dell Laser MFP 1600n printer General Specifications SpecificationsLCD Multi-Function Printer SpecificationsPaper Specifications Facsimile SpecificationsOverview Paper Guidelines for Using PaperDimensionsa WeightSymptom Paper SpecificationsProblem with paper Output Location Capacity Category SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentPage Regulatory Notices Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyModem Regulatory Information FCC Identification InformationFax Branding IC Notice Canada OnlyCE Notice European Union New Zealand Telecom Warnings CE Mark NoticeGeneral Important Notice Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China OnlyVcci Class a ITE Regulatory Mark Class a ITEClass B ITE MIC notice Republic of Korea OnlyClass a Device Class B Device Polish Center For Testing And Certification NoticePage NOM Information Mexico Only Bsmi Notice Taiwan OnlyEnergy Star Emblem Energy Star Compliance