Dell 1110 - Laser Printer B/W User Manual page 68

Toner specks
Dropouts
Vertical lines
Gray background
• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper is
too moist or too rough. See
• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the
Toner Save mode is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn the Toner Save
mode off. See "Graphics
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner
cartridge needs cleaning. See
• The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too
moist or too rough. See
• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of the printer. See
"Cleaning the Interior".
• The paper path may need cleaning. See
If a faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.
• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots
on its surface. Try a different brand of paper. See
• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing process can cause some areas to
reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.
• The toner cartridge may be defective. See
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service
representative.
If black vertical streaks appear on the page, the drum inside the toner
cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a new toner cartridge. See
"Replacing the Toner
If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable:
• Change to lighter weight paper. See
• Check the printer's environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity
(higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background
shading.
• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See
Toner Cartridge".
"Paper Specifications".
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"Cleaning the
"Paper Specifications".
"Cleaning the
Cartridge".
"Paper
Interior".
Interior".
"Paper Specifications".
"Vertical repetitive defects".
Specifications".
"Replacing the