Printing Quality Problems - Dell 1100 Laser Mono Printer User Manual

Clear general printing problems (see "Solving General Printing Problems" ).
Install a new toner cartridge and check print quality (see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" ).

Printing Quality Problems

The inside of the printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the table
below to clear the problem.
Condition Suggested Solutions
Light or faded
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
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• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the life of the toner
cartridge. See "Redistributing Toner" . If this does not improve print quality, install a new
toner cartridge.
• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too
rough. See "Paper Specifications" .
• 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 Tab" .
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs
cleaning. See "Cleaning the Interior" .
Toner specks
• The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too rough.
See "Paper Specifications" .
• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the Interior"
.
• The paper path may need cleaning. See "Cleaning the Interior" .
Dropouts
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 "Paper Specifications" .
• 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 "Vertical repetitive defects ".
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative.
Vertical lines 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 Cartridge" .