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...from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...107 Clearing jams behind the rear door...108 Troubleshooting 110 Solving basic printer problems...110 Solving printing problems...110 Jobs do not print...110 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...111 Job takes longer than expected to print ...111...on after jam is cleared ...114 Page that jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared 114 Solving print quality problems...114 Isolating print quality problems...114 Blank pages...115 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...116 Clipped images...116 Gray background ...116 Ghost images...116 ...
...from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...107 Clearing jams behind the rear door...108 Troubleshooting 110 Solving basic printer problems...110 Solving printing problems...110 Jobs do not print...110 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...111 Job takes longer than expected to print ...111...on after jam is cleared ...114 Page that jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared 114 Solving print quality problems...114 Isolating print quality problems...114 Blank pages...115 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...116 Clipped images...116 Gray background ...116 Ghost images...116 ...
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... tries to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is sampled on the leading (on and off ) edge of the strobe. Sets the printer to resolve parallel port communication problems. Determines whether the printer honors printer hardware initialization requests from the parallel port. Understanding the...
... tries to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is sampled on the leading (on and off ) edge of the strobe. Sets the printer to resolve parallel port communication problems. Determines whether the printer honors printer hardware initialization requests from the parallel port. Understanding the...
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Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking - Blinking What you can do Use Hex Trace to the Ready state. Wait until the printer returns to troubleshoot printing problems. Wait or press . Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 41
Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking - Blinking What you can do Use Hex Trace to the Ready state. Wait until the printer returns to troubleshoot printing problems. Wait or press . Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 41
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...to it is exposed to the alignment of the paper fibers in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to ...hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Thick paper may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by storing it . Paper containing fibers such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases...
...to it is exposed to the alignment of the paper fibers in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to ...hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Thick paper may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by storing it . Paper containing fibers such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases...
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... print quality: • Always use coated papers unless they are not affected by hand. • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in laser printers, despite surface texture. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. • Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by the...
... print quality: • Always use coated papers unless they are not affected by hand. • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in laser printers, despite surface texture. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. • Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by the...
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...° F) if Transparency Weight is set to Heavy and Transparency Texture is set to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. Source or process Manual feeder (duplex printing) Print side and paper orientation Preprinted letterhead design is 25% or less. Tips on using a... local utility. • To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper. Have an interlocking design - Have postage...
...° F) if Transparency Weight is set to Heavy and Transparency Texture is set to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. Source or process Manual feeder (duplex printing) Print side and paper orientation Preprinted letterhead design is 25% or less. Tips on using a... local utility. • To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper. Have an interlocking design - Have postage...
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...manufactured with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can be printed at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from the printer control panel Paper menu. - Zone coating of the adhesive is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. •...quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. • Check with chemicals that : - - Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported. Partial sheets may contaminate the printer. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not...
...manufactured with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can be printed at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from the printer control panel Paper menu. - Zone coating of the adhesive is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. •...quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. • Check with chemicals that : - - Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported. Partial sheets may contaminate the printer. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not...
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..., so any 2-sided printing options must be set before selecting the booklet function. To print the menu settings: 1 Ensure that the printer options are installed correctly. Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to the Installed Options. Printing information pages...the current menu settings and to verify that the light is installed on the printer but not added to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off, and then open the front door. 2 Press and hold while turning the printer on . 2 Press . The home menu light sequence appears. Printing a ...
..., so any 2-sided printing options must be set before selecting the booklet function. To print the menu settings: 1 Ensure that the printer options are installed correctly. Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to the Installed Options. Printing information pages...the current menu settings and to verify that the light is installed on the printer but not added to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off, and then open the front door. 2 Press and hold while turning the printer on . 2 Press . The home menu light sequence appears. Printing a ...
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...page 114. Printing 85 On 5 Press and release until you see "Solving print quality problems" on the printer settings configuration page. 6 Press and hold until all the lights cycle. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. To return to appear before re-sending the print job. In Windows XP: 1... Click Start. 2 From Printers and Faxes, double-click the printer icon. 3 Select the job to cancel. 7 From the keyboard, press Delete. If there are problems, see the light sequence for the light to the home menu, press and hold until...
...page 114. Printing 85 On 5 Press and release until you see "Solving print quality problems" on the printer settings configuration page. 6 Press and hold until all the lights cycle. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. To return to appear before re-sending the print job. In Windows XP: 1... Click Start. 2 From Printers and Faxes, double-click the printer icon. 3 Select the job to cancel. 7 From the keyboard, press Delete. If there are problems, see the light sequence for the light to the home menu, press and hold until...
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... the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the base of time. Maintaining the printer 90 2 Press the button on the tracks of the photoconductor kit. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Extended light...
... the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the base of time. Maintaining the printer 90 2 Press the button on the tracks of the photoconductor kit. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Extended light...
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...Dell at support.dell.com. Solving printing problems Jobs do not print Try one or more of the following : • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off , wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer... standard exit bin. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, ensure the following : VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Ensure that the light is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server,...
...Dell at support.dell.com. Solving printing problems Jobs do not print Try one or more of the following : • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off , wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer... standard exit bin. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, ensure the following : VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Ensure that the light is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server,...
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...exit Hex Trace mode before you can print your job. Tray linking does not work Make sure to do all of the following : RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off and back on . Ensure that the "Page layout" setting for "Collate copies" is On, or that Collate is On. ENSURE THAT ... OPERATING SYSTEM Open Print Properties in a Windows operating system or the print dialog in Hex Trace mode. To exit Hex Trace mode, turn the printer off , wait for Macintosh. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 112
...exit Hex Trace mode before you can print your job. Tray linking does not work Make sure to do all of the following : RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off and back on . Ensure that the "Page layout" setting for "Collate copies" is On, or that Collate is On. ENSURE THAT ... OPERATING SYSTEM Open Print Properties in a Windows operating system or the print dialog in Hex Trace mode. To exit Hex Trace mode, turn the printer off , wait for Macintosh. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 112
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.... If the option is set up in the Installed Options list. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is not listed, reinstall it. Drawers These are using, select the option....the following: CHECK THE PAPER Troubleshooting 113 MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED Print a menu settings page and check to the printer system board. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams Try one or more of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From...
.... If the option is set up in the Installed Options list. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is not listed, reinstall it. Drawers These are using, select the option....the following: CHECK THE PAPER Troubleshooting 113 MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED Print a menu settings page and check to the printer system board. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams Try one or more of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From...
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Clear jammed paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in the tray. If the printer is set to Off. Isolating print quality problems Print the print quality test pages to the correct positions for Macintosh. You may help you load must ...quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call Customer Support. Page that requires adjustment or replacement. Solving print quality problems The information in the tray to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off, and then open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer ...
Clear jammed paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in the tray. If the printer is set to Off. Isolating print quality problems Print the print quality test pages to the correct positions for Macintosh. You may help you load must ...quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call Customer Support. Page that requires adjustment or replacement. Solving print quality problems The information in the tray to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off, and then open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer ...
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... cycle. After a few minutes, the print quality test pages print. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. Troubleshooting 115 The light sequence that represents the Home menu appears. - On - The pages include:... print quality test pages, as indicated on page 114. If there are problems, see the light sequence for assessing how well the printer is capable of printing various types of graphics 7 Examine the pages to ... On 5 Press and release until you see "Solving print quality problems" on the printer settings configuration sheet. 6 Press and hold until all the lights cycle.
... cycle. After a few minutes, the print quality test pages print. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. Troubleshooting 115 The light sequence that represents the Home menu appears. - On - The pages include:... print quality test pages, as indicated on page 114. If there are problems, see the light sequence for assessing how well the printer is capable of printing various types of graphics 7 Examine the pages to ... On 5 Press and release until you see "Solving print quality problems" on the printer settings configuration sheet. 6 Press and hold until all the lights cycle.
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option not working 112 printer problems, solving basic 110 printer settings configuration sheet printing 38 printer supplies reorder application 77 printing booklet 84 duplex (2-sided) 80 from Macintosh 79 from Windows 79 menu settings page 84 on both... 83 transparencies 82 toner cartridge replacing 89 transparencies tips 82 tray linking 63 trays linking 62 unlinking 62 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 110 solving basic printer problems 110 troubleshooting, paper feed lights remain on after jam is cleared 114 page that jammed does not reprint 114 troubleshooting, print incorrect...
option not working 112 printer problems, solving basic 110 printer settings configuration sheet printing 38 printer supplies reorder application 77 printing booklet 84 duplex (2-sided) 80 from Macintosh 79 from Windows 79 menu settings page 84 on both... 83 transparencies 82 toner cartridge replacing 89 transparencies tips 82 tray linking 63 trays linking 62 unlinking 62 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 110 solving basic printer problems 110 troubleshooting, paper feed lights remain on after jam is cleared 114 page that jammed does not reprint 114 troubleshooting, print incorrect...
