Streaks Appear On The Output - Dell 3130cn - Color Laser Printer User Manual

Action
The print cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in each
print cartridge.
1 1. Check the toner level in the Status tab in the Status Monitor.
2. Replace the print cartridges as necessary.
Is the problem recovered?
If the user is using non-Dell brand print cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option.
1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab.
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2. Ensure that the On check box is not selected.
Is the problem recovered?
Disable the Toner Saving Mode in the printer driver.
3 1. On the Advanced tab, ensure that the Toner Saving Mode check box is not selected.
Is the problem recovered?
The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer
driver. For example, change the plain paper to thick.
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1. On the Paper/Output tab, change the Paper Type setting.
Is the problem recovered?
Verify that the correct print media is being used. See
print media recommended for the printer.
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Is the problem recovered?
Ensure that four orange ribbons and four yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the print
cartridge. See "Replacing Print
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Is the problem recovered?
Replace the print cartridge if you have a spare.
1. Replace the print cartridge. See
Cartridges".
2. After you replace the print cartridge, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab.
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3. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button.
The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed.
Is the problem recovered?

Streaks appear on the output.

"Supported Paper
Cartridges". If not, remove the ribbons.
"Installing the Print Cartridges"
Sizes". If not, use the
and "Replacing Print
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