Dell 1710n - Laser Printer B/W Service Manual page 138

Print quality problems (continued)
Problem
Vertical or horizontal
streaks appear on the
page.
Toner smears or rubs
off the page.
The print is getting light
but the printer has not
indicated it is low on
toner.
The light is on
(E238, E240, and
E240n) or Toner Low
displays (E240 and
E242n).
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Service Manual
Action
Replace the toner cartridge for vertical black
streaks.
Wipe the glass lens clean with a soft tissue for
vertical "white" streaks.
For horizontal streaks, see
lines or bands" on page 2-103
information.
• Replace the fuser. The toner is not being
fused. See "Cooling fan service check" on
page 2-81 for more information.
• Try a different kind of paper. Paper designed
for copiers gives the best quality fusing.
• If you are printing on special media, such as
card stock or labels, be sure you select the
correct paper type in the printer driver.
• Change the media texture setting. If the
setting is not in your driver, you can download
the correct Dell setup utility from the Dell
Web site at www.dell.com.
light nor Toner Low message do
• The
not display if the standard 1,500 page toner
cartridge is installed.
• Remove the toner cartridge and gently shake
it from side to side to redistribute the toner.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
• Remove the toner cartridge and gently shake
it from side to side to redistribute the toner.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
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