Dell 1710n - Laser Printer B/W Service Manual page 139

Print quality problems (continued)
Problem
Solid black areas on
transparencies or
white streaks on
paper.
Faint images or
repetitive spots appear
on the page.
Pages are blank.
Action
• Choose a different fill pattern in your software
program.
• Try a different type of paper. Paper designed
for copiers gives the best quality.
• Remove the toner cartridge, and gently shake
it from side to side to redistribute the toner.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
• Select a different media type or form type
setting from your printer driver.
• Try a different type of paper. Paper designed
for copiers gives the best quality.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
• The print cartridge may be out of toner or
defective. Replace the cartridge.
• You may have a software error. Try turning
the printer off and back on.
• Check the printhead. See
service checks" on page 2-94
information.
"Paper feed
Diagnostics—all models
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