Printing quality problems

 

 

Condition

Suggested Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misformed characters

• If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try different paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page skew

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

• Check the paper type and quality.

 

Ensure that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

 

 

 

Curl or wave

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl.

 

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

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Dell B1160W manual Curl or wave