Dell B1160 User Manual page 143

Printing quality problems
Condition
Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:
• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the toner cartridge and, install a new one (see
• Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.
Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page.
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that
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• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams
• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application
• If you are using a new toner cartridge, redistribute the toner first (see "Redistributing toner" on page 39).
Toner particles are around The toner might not adhere properly to this type of paper.
bold characters or pictures
• Change the printer option and try again. Go to Printing Preferences, click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled (see
• Ensure the correct paper type is selected. For example: If Thicker Paper is selected, but Plain Paper actually used, an overcharging
"Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40).
a few more pages.
the paper does not absorb too much moisture.
on the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause problems.
Or select Thick Envelope from the Printing Preferences window (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32).
or in Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 32). Ensure the correct paper type is selected. For
example: If Thicker Paper is selected, but Plain Paper actually used, an overcharging can occur causing this copy quality problem.
"Opening printing preferences" on page 32).
can occur causing this copy quality problem.
Suggested Solutions
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5. Troubleshooting