Colors Reproduce Poorly | Dell 7130cdn manual

Troubleshooting

Colors Reproduce Poorly

The colors do not reproduce as expected or they have poor color density.

Probable Causes	Solutions

Incorrect color matching settings.	Check the Color Matching settings in the printer
	driver or your application. Calibrate the colors if
	needed.

130Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer User Guide

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Dell 7130cdn manual Colors Reproduce Poorly

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Printing Maintenance Index Features1 Parts of the Printer Front View Rear View Internal Components Available Configurations Printer ConfigurationsStandard Features Features Configuration Options Control Panel Control Panel Layout Information Pages ConfigurationMenu Map More Information Information Source Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Choosing a Connection Method Connecting via Ethernet RecommendedNetwork Connection Connecting via USB USB Connection Configuring the Network Address TCP/IP and IP Addresses Using the Control Panel Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP AddressDynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address Using the Embedded Web Server Using Host Names with the Domain Name Service DNS Manually Setting the Printer’s IP AddressInformation Required for Manual IP Addressing Click Properties Printer Management Software Embedded Web Server Available Printer Drivers Printer Driver Description Windows 2000 or Later Quick CD Install StepsPreliminary Steps Right-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties Other Methods of InstallationMicrosoft TCP/IP Protocol Adding the Printer Printing a Test Configuring the PrinterMicrosoft IPP Port Obtaining the Printer’s URL Network Path Creating an IPP Printer Windows 64-Bit Server to 32-Bit Client InstallationDouble-click on Printers and Faxes Verifying Driver Installation Windows 2000 or Later TroubleshootingVerifying Settings Select Intel Box for Windows XP, then click Next Click Start Settings Printers Printing a Test Macintosh OS X, Version Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and HigherBonjour Rendezvous Connection Macintosh OS X, Version 10.4 and Higher Open the Printer Setup UtilityLPD/LPR Connection Macintosh Troubleshooting Mac OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Mac OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Troubleshooting From the Printer Quick Install StepsUnix Linux From Your Computer Installing the Printer When Using Cups as the Print Spooler Click the PPD Files using Cups Printing Services link IPv6 Enabling IPv6 Setting the Interface ID Resetting the TCP/IP Configuration DHCPv6 Automatic Address AssignmentSelect/deselect Use router supplied prefixes Setting the IPv6 Address with the Control Panel Setting DHCPv6 Options with the Control PanelSetting DHCPv6 Options Using the Embedded Web Server Manual Address Assignment Setting the IPv6 Address Using the Embedded Web Server Address Precedence Printing3 Printing Overview General Media Loading Guidelines Supported MediaOrdering Media Media That Can Damage Your Printer Paper Storage Guidelines Loading Media Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT Long-Edge Feed Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper loaded in the tray Short-Edge Feed Adjust the guides to fit the paper Selecting Manual Feed Using Macintosh Using Manual Feed in Tray 1 MPTSelecting Manual Feed Using Windows Loading Paper in Trays Fan the paper to release sheets that are stuck together 7130-122 Push the tray completely into the printer Short-Edge Feed 7130-057 7130-059 Printing Printing on Transparencies Printing on Special MediaGuidelines Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Printing on Glossy Paper Select Custom Paper Types Using Custom Paper TypesWindows 2000 or newer Mac OS X version Using Custom Size PaperTray 1 MPT Trays Mac OS X version 10.4 and newer Printing Options for Windows Selecting Printing OptionsTab Printing Options Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in Windows Setting Default Printing Options for WindowsSaving a Set of Commonly Used Printing Options in Windows Printing Options for Macintosh Selecting Options for an Individual Job for Macintosh Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Sided Printing Guidelines Trays Printing a 2-Sided DocumentTray 1 MPT Operating System Steps Layout Options Windows and Macintosh Windows 2000 and newer Selecting Paper Type to UseSelecting Paper Type to Use for a Supported Driver Macintosh OS X 10.3 and newer Windows 2000 or newer Printing N-Up Using a supported DriverPrinting Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-Up Mac OS X version 10.3 and newer Windows 2000 or newer and PostScript driver Printing BookletsSelecting Booklet Printing in a Supported Driver Select the Layout/Watermark tab Mac OS X Selecting Color Correction in a Supported Driver Using Color CorrectionsMaking Color Adjustments in a Supported Driver Windows 2000 or newer driver Color Cast Select Image Options, and select Color Configuration Making Custom Color AdjustmentsCustom Automatic Description Color Printing in Black and White Printing Black and White Using a Supported DriverSelect Black and White Printing Insert Pages in a Supported Driver Printing SeparatorsSelect Separators from the Paper Menu Cover Print Option Pages Printed on Cover Printing Cover PagesPrint Option Last Blank Pages Text Printing Cover Pages in a Supported Driver Mac OS X 10.3 and and higher Printing Watermarks Selecting Mirror Image in a Supported Driver Printing Mirror ImagesSelect Yes for Mirrored Output under Image Options Printing Special Job Types Windows 2000 or later Sending Print With Jobs Printing or Deleting Secure Print Jobs Printing or Deleting Proof and Saved Print Jobs Printing or Deleting Personal Print JobsPrinting or Deleting Personal Saved Jobs Printing Maintenance4 General Precautions Maintenance and CleaningLocating the Serial Number and the Service Tag Printing Meters Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the LEDs Rotate the lever on the front left side to unlock it Close the imaging unit cover Ordering Supplies Routine Maintenance ItemsConsumables Customer Replaceable Parts When to Order SuppliesRecycling Supplies Moving the Printer Printer Symbols Symbol Description Troubleshooting Probable Causes Solutions General TroubleshootingPrinter Does Not Turn On Printer Resets or Turns Off Frequently Printing Takes Too Long Date and Time Are Incorrect Duplex ProblemsPrinter Is Making Unusual Noises Front Door Will Not Close Paper Feed Problems Clearing Paper Jams Jam at Tray 1 MPT Close Left Door a Jam at Tray Pull Tray 2 out of the printer Jam at Tray 3, 4, or Close Left Door C Remove crumpled paper from the tray Jam at Left Door a Jam at the Duplex Unit at Door B Jam at the Duplex Unit at Door a and B Close Left Door a Paper Size Jam Remove the jammed paper Paper Type Jam Close Left Door a Misfeed at Tray 1 MPT Long-Edge Feed LEF Minimizing Paper Jams Make sure to Paper Jam Message Stays On Troubleshooting Paper Feed ProblemsPrinter Pulls Multiple Sheets Together Avoid the following Media Misfeeds Printing the Troubleshooting Print Quality Print-Quality ProblemsUsing Built-in Troubleshooting Tools Setting Color Calibration Selecting Paper Type Adjusting the Print MarginsCalibrating the Paper Type Select Information Information Pages Paper Tips Troubleshooting Print-Quality Problems Nothing Prints or Black Spots Print on Image Prints Too Light Image Prints Too Dark Print Density is Uneven Print is Irregular or Mottled Ink Rubs Off After Printing Toner Smudges and Residual Images Print Toner Smudges Appear on the Back White or Black Areas Print in Regular Pattern Image Prints with Defects Colors Look Wrong Lateral Lines or Bands Print on ImageColors Do Not Register Properly Colors Reproduce Poorly Getting Help Control Panel Messages Helpful Websites Online Diagnostics Technical SupportResource Link Printer Specifications Optional Trays 3, 4, Physical SpecificationsBase Unit Clearance Requirements Temperature Environmental SpecificationsRelative Humidity Electrical Specifications Resolution Performance SpecificationsPrint Speed Memory Controller SpecificationsInterfaces Index Dhcp Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer 141 User Guide Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer User Guide Low Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer User Guide