Print Troubleshooting - Dell V310 Series User Manual

Print troubleshooting

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"Poor quality at the edges of the page" on page 83
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"Streaks or lines on printed image" on page 83
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"Print speed is slow" on page 84
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"Computer slows down when printing" on page 84
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:
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HECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS
Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:
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Left and right margins:
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6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper
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3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter
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Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
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Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
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ELECT THE ORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE
With a document or photo open, click File  Print.
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Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
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From 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:
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HECK THE INK LEVELS
Replace low or empty ink cartridges.
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ELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
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AKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED
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LIGN THE PRINTHEAD
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LEAN OR EEP LEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES
Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
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