Printing Quality Problems, Dropouts | Dell 1600n specs

Pages print, but are blank.

The operating system is malfunctioning.

The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.

Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Power the multi-function printer off and then back on again.

Gently shake the toner. if necessary. See page 156.

If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.

The illustrations print incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator.

The file may have blank	Check the file to ensure that it does not
pages.	contain blank pages.
Some parts, such as the	Contact a service representative.
controller or the board,
may be defective.

The setting in the software	Print the document by selecting Download as
application is wrong.	Bit Image in the Advanced Options window
	of the Graphic properties.

Printing Quality Problems

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

Condition

Light or faded print

Toner specks

Suggested solutions

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 toner cartridge life. See page 156. If this does not improve the 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" on page 200.

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 page 77.

A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too rough. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200. The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your multi- function printer. See page 153.

The paper path may need cleaning. See "Cleaning the Drum" on page 159.

Dropouts

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

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Dell 1600n manual Printing Quality Problems, Dropouts

Contents

Dell Laser Multi-Function Printer 1600n Users Guide Page Find It Here What Are You Looking For?Page Printer Settings Dell Printer Configuration Web ToolCopy Printer Settings Printer Status Set Password Email Alert SetupPrinting Statistics Printer Information Safely Unpacking Your Multi-Function Printer Drivers and Utilities CDb Page Front View Rear View About Your Multi-Function Printer Operator Panel B utton Functions Copy Keys Common KeysPress To Fax Keys Scan Keys Fonts Installing the Toner Cartridge Page Loading Paper Page Page Page Making Connections Connecting the Telephone Line Connecting the Multi-Function Printer Locally Connecting the Printer Cable Connecting the Multi-Function Printer to the Network Changing the Display Language Powering On the Multi-Function Printer Toner Save Mode Power Save ModeCharge-Coupled Device CCD Power Save Mode Page Software Overview Installing Software Supported Operating Systems Installing Dell Software for Local PrintingMinimum Requirements Recommended Assigning an IP Address Select Personal Installation Insert 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 System Network Status Monitor Center Printer Settings Utility Phonebook Tab Scan Settings Tab Firmware Update TabFax Cover Sheet Tab Page Paper Characteristics Print Media GuidelinesPaper Curl Recommended Paper Selecting Paper Unacceptable Paper Printing on Letterhead Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Selecting Prepunched Paper TransparenciesPrint Media Source Manual feeder Top Print Side Portrait Landscape Selecting Transparencies Envelopes Labels Card Stock Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications Indicates Support Print Media Size A6 cardPaper 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 Location Printing 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 Type Printing a Document Feature Printer Driver To stop a print job from the operator panel Canceling a Print Job To stop a print job from the Printers folder Printer Settings Layout Tab Property Orientation Layout Options Description Paper Tab Property Copies Size Source Type First Description Graphics Tab Darkness Extras Tab True Type OptionsPrint All Text Black Using a Favorite Setting About TabProperty 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 Watermarks Creating a Watermark Using an Existing Watermark Editing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using OverlaysPage Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay Click Delete Overlay Loading Paper for Copying Selecting Paper TrayPreparing a Document Making Copies From the Scanner Glass Page Making Copies From the ADF Setting Copy Options ContrastQuality Number of Copies Reduced/Enlarged Copy Auto Fit Copying Using Special Copy Features Clone Copying Two-Side Copying Collation Copying Up or 4-up Copying Poster Copying Setting the Time Out Option Changing the Default SettingsPage Scanning From Operator Panel Scanning Overview Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition WIA Driver Page Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters Setting the Machine ID Key Assigned numbers, letters or Characters Keypad Letters and Numbers Setting the Time and Date Changing Numbers or NamesInserting a Pause Setting Sounds Changing the Clock ModeSpeaker, Ringer, Key Sounds and Alarm Sounds Speaker Volume Toll Save Mode Changing the Fax Setup Options Setting up the Fax SystemAvailable Fax Setup Options Option Loading an Original Document Sending a FaxPage Page Adjusting the Document Resolution Mode Recommended forSending a Fax Automatically Confirming Transmissions Sending a Fax Manually Receiving a Fax Receiving Automatically in the Fax ModeAutomatic Redialing About Receiving Modes Receiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode Receiving Manually in the Tel ModeReceiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone Receiving Faxes Using the Drpd ModePage Receiving Faxes in the Memory Automatic DialingSpeed Dialing Storing a Number for Speed Dialing Sending a Fax using a Speed Number Setting Group DialGroup Dialing Editing Group Dial Numbers Searching for a Number in the Memory Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing Multi-address Transmission Printing a Phonebook List Other Ways to FaxSearching Sequentially through the Memory Searching with a Particular First Letter Sending Broadcasting Faxes Redialing Sending a Delayed Fax Sending a Priority Fax Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax Additional Features Canceling a Scheduled FaxUsing the Secure Receiving Mode Phonebook List Printing ReportsSent Fax Report Received Fax Report Scheduled Job Information Power Failure ReportMessage Confirmation Junk Fax Number List Using Advanced Fax Settings Changing Setting OptionsAdvanced Fax Setting Options Page About Sharing the Printer on a Network Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server Setting Up the Client Computer Configuring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel Setting Up a Network-connected Printer Printing a Network Configuration Setting Network ProtocolsRequirements Static Addressing Configuring TCP/IP Resetting the Network Interface Card Restoring the Network Configuration Clearing the Memory Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning Your Multi-Function PrinterCleaning the Interior Crack the multi-function printer cabinet Your fingers may cause print quality problems Cleaning the scanner Storing the Toner Cartridge Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Cartridge to avoid touching this area Redistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies Save the box and the cover for shipping Cleaning the Drum Printing When Toner is LowOrdering Supplies Page Clearing Jams in the ADF TroubleshootingPage Paper Feed Jam Tray Clearing Jams in the Paper TrayOperator Panel Message Location of Jam If the paper does not exit, continue to step Paper Exit Jam Fuser Area Jam Page Paper Feed Jam Optional Tray Manual Feeder Jam Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing LCD Error Messages Manual F. Jam Cancel ? 1Yes 2No Display Meaning Suggested solutions Hsync Error LSU Error Jam Cartridge Paper Feeding Problems Solving Problems Condition Printing Problems Toner cartridge is not installed Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect itChange the page orientation in your application. See Dropouts Printing Quality Problems Toner smear Vertical repetitive defects Background scatter Vertical lines Gray background Back of printouts are Misformed characters Skew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Dirty Black pages Loose tonerCharacter Voids Horizontal stripes Fax Problems Condition Suggested solutionsCurl Scanning Problems Copying Problems Troubleshooting 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 Specifications LCD Multi-Function Printer Specifications Facsimile Specifications Paper SpecificationsOverview Dimensionsa Guidelines for Using PaperWeight Paper Paper Specifications SymptomProblem with paper Paper Output Capacity Category SpecificationsPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Output Location CapacityPage Regulatory Notices Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only Modem Regulatory Information FCC Identification Information Fax Branding IC Notice Canada Only CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice New Zealand Telecom WarningsGeneral Important Notice Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China Only Vcci Class a ITE Regulatory Mark Class a ITE MIC notice Republic of Korea Only Class B ITEClass a Device Class B Device Polish Center For Testing And Certification NoticePage NOM Information Mexico Only Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Energy Star Emblem Energy Star Compliance