Print troubleshooting

“Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 98

“Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 98

“Print speed is slow” on page 99

“Computer slows down when printing” on page 99

Poor quality at the edges of the page

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS

Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:

Left and right margins:

6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper

3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter

Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)

Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE

1With a document or photo open, click File Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3From the Paper Options section of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless.

Streaks or lines on printed image

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

CHECK THE INK LEVELS

Replace low or empty ink cartridges.

SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED

ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD

CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES

Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.

Troubleshooting

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Dell P713w manual Print troubleshooting, Poor quality at the edges, Streaks or lines on printed image

P713w specifications

The Dell P713w is a versatile and compact wireless printer designed to meet the demands of both home and small office environments. This all-in-one device combines printing, scanning, and copying capabilities while offering a range of features that enhance ease of use and productivity.

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