Printing Quality Problems - Dell 1600n Multifunction Mono Laser Printer User Manual

Pages print, but are
blank.
The illustrations
print incorrectly in
Adobe Illustrator.

Printing Quality Problems

The inside of the multi-function printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce the
print quality. See the table below to clear the problem.
Condition
Light or faded print
Toner specks
Dropouts
The operating system is
malfunctioning.
The toner cartridge is
defective or out of toner.
The file may have blank
pages.
Some parts, such as the
controller or the board,
may be defective.
The setting in the software
application is wrong.
Suggested solutions
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend
the toner cartridge life. See
the 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
page 200.
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
A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the
toner cartridge needs cleaning. See
page 200.
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 your multi-
function printer. See
The paper path may need cleaning. See
page 159.
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
Exit Windows and reboot the computer.
Power the multi-function printer off and then
back on again.
Gently shake the toner. if necessary. See
page 156.
If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.
Check the file to ensure that it does not
contain blank pages.
Contact a service representative.
Print the document by selecting Download as
Bit Image in the Advanced Options window
of the Graphic properties.
page 156. If this does not improve
"Paper Specifications" on
page 77.
"Paper Specifications" on
"Paper Specifications" on page
page 153.
"Cleaning the Drum" on
200.