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Misformed characters

Page skew

Curl or wave

Wrinkles or creases

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The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture.

If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause problems.

If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties.

If characters are improperly formed and produce hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different paper. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

If characters are improperly formed and produce a wavy effect, the scanner unit may need service. For service, contact a service representative.

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperatures and humidity can cause paper curl. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the paper tray.

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 200.

Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the paper tray.

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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 Settings Printer Information Email Alert SetupSet Password Printing Statistics 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 Press To Copy KeysCommon Keys 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 Charge-Coupled Device CCD Power Save Mode Toner Save ModePower Save Mode Page Software Overview Installing Software Recommended Installing Dell Software for Local PrintingSupported Operating Systems Minimum Requirements 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 Fax Cover Sheet Tab Scan Settings TabFirmware Update Tab Page Paper Paper CharacteristicsPrint Media Guidelines Curl Recommended Paper Selecting Paper Unacceptable Paper Printing on Letterhead Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Manual feeder Top Print Side Portrait Landscape TransparenciesSelecting Prepunched Paper Print Media Source Selecting Transparencies Envelopes Labels Card Stock Storing Print Media Paper Tray Standard Tray 1 and Optional Tray Manual Feeder Identifying Print Media Sources and SpecificationsIndicates Support Print Media Size A6 card 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 Print All Text Black Extras TabTrue Type Options Property Watermark Overlay Output Options Description Using a Favorite SettingAbout Tab 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 Preparing a Document Loading Paper for CopyingSelecting Paper Tray Making Copies From the Scanner Glass Page Making Copies From the ADF Quality Setting Copy OptionsContrast 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 Inserting a Pause Setting the Time and DateChanging Numbers or Names Speaker Volume Changing the Clock ModeSetting Sounds Speaker, Ringer, Key Sounds and Alarm Sounds Toll Save Mode Option Setting up the Fax SystemChanging the Fax Setup Options Available Fax Setup Options Loading an Original Document Sending a FaxPage Page Sending a Fax Automatically Adjusting the Document ResolutionMode Recommended for Confirming Transmissions Sending a Fax Manually About Receiving Modes Receiving Automatically in the Fax ModeReceiving a Fax Automatic Redialing Receiving 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 Dialing Group Dialing Sending a Fax using a Speed NumberSetting Group Dial Editing Group Dial Numbers Searching for a Number in the Memory Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing Multi-address Transmission Searching with a Particular First Letter Other Ways to FaxPrinting a Phonebook List Searching Sequentially through the Memory Sending Broadcasting Faxes Redialing Sending a Delayed Fax Sending a Priority Fax Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax Using the Secure Receiving Mode Additional FeaturesCanceling a Scheduled Fax Received Fax Report Printing ReportsPhonebook List Sent Fax Report Junk Fax Number List Power Failure ReportScheduled Job Information Message Confirmation Advanced Fax Setting Options Using Advanced Fax SettingsChanging 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 Requirements Printing a Network ConfigurationSetting Network Protocols Static Addressing Configuring TCP/IP Resetting the Network Interface Card Restoring the Network Configuration Clearing the Memory Maintenance Crack the multi-function printer cabinet Cleaning Your Multi-Function PrinterCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Interior 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 Ordering Supplies Cleaning the DrumPrinting When Toner is Low Page Clearing Jams in the ADF TroubleshootingPage Location of Jam Clearing Jams in the Paper TrayPaper Feed Jam Tray Operator Panel Message 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 Change the page orientation in your application. See Toner cartridge is not installedDisconnect the printer cable and reconnect it 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 Character Voids Horizontal stripes Dirty Black pagesLoose toner Curl Fax ProblemsCondition Suggested solutions 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 Overview Facsimile SpecificationsPaper Specifications Paper Guidelines for Using PaperDimensionsa Weight Problem with paper Paper SpecificationsSymptom Output Location Capacity Category SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentPage 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 General CE Mark NoticeNew Zealand Telecom Warnings Important Notice Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China Only Vcci Class a ITE Regulatory Mark Class a ITE Class a Device MIC notice Republic of Korea OnlyClass B ITE Class B Device Polish Center For Testing And Certification NoticePage NOM Information Mexico Only Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Energy Star Emblem Energy Star Compliance