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... jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams 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...
... jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams 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...
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Blinking What you can do Use Hex Trace to the Ready state. Wait until the printer returns to troubleshoot printing problems. Wait or press . Blinking - Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 41
Blinking What you can do Use Hex Trace to the Ready state. Wait until the printer returns to troubleshoot printing problems. Wait or press . Blinking - Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 41
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... Try one or more information, contact Dell at support.dell.com. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER CABLES ARE SECURELY CONNECTED Check that the cables are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, ensure the following : VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Ensure that came with the printer. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are firmly connected...
... Try one or more information, contact Dell at support.dell.com. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER CABLES ARE SECURELY CONNECTED Check that the cables are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, ensure the following : VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Ensure that came with the printer. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are firmly connected...
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...wrong tray or on the wrong paper Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS If the printer is too complex. Ensure that the Paper Size and Paper Type settings match the paper loaded in the trays. CHECK THE PAPER TAB... SYSTEM Open Print Properties in a Windows operating system or the print dialog in the tray. Incorrect characters print Hex Trace mode - Slowly blinking Troubleshooting 111 Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to a computer by eliminating the number ...
...wrong tray or on the wrong paper Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS If the printer is too complex. Ensure that the Paper Size and Paper Type settings match the paper loaded in the trays. CHECK THE PAPER TAB... SYSTEM Open Print Properties in a Windows operating system or the print dialog in the tray. Incorrect characters print Hex Trace mode - Slowly blinking Troubleshooting 111 Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to a computer by eliminating the number ...
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...Reduce the complexity of the print job by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for "Collate copies" is On, or that Collate is On. Troubleshooting 112 Note: Clearing the Collate check box overrides the setting in Hex Trace mode. Make... sure the printer is not in the Finishing menu. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is...
...Reduce the complexity of the print job by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for "Collate copies" is On, or that Collate is On. Troubleshooting 112 Note: Clearing the Collate check box overrides the setting in Hex Trace mode. Make... sure the printer is not in the Finishing menu. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is...
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... the tray completely out. 2 Check for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the following : CHECK THE PAPER Troubleshooting 113 Try one or more of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is not listed, reinstall it.
... the tray completely out. 2 Check for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the following : CHECK THE PAPER Troubleshooting 113 Try one or more of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is not listed, reinstall it.
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...print quality test pages 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 after the jam is cleared Jam Recovery is not clear. Troubleshooting 114 Clear jammed paper from a fresh package. • Store ...ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path, and then close any open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. From the Setup menu, ensure that requires adjustment or replacement. Paper jam lights remain ...
...print quality test pages 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 after the jam is cleared Jam Recovery is not clear. Troubleshooting 114 Clear jammed paper from a fresh package. • Store ...ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path, and then close any open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. From the Setup menu, ensure that requires adjustment or replacement. Paper jam lights remain ...
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... hold until all the lights cycle. For more of printing. 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 determine the quality of the following: • Remove and reinstall the... toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductor kit. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. Troubleshooting 115 On - If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to the Home menu, press and hold until all lights cycle. On - To return...
... hold until all the lights cycle. For more of printing. 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 determine the quality of the following: • Remove and reinstall the... toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductor kit. To exit the menus, turn the printer off. Troubleshooting 115 On - If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to the Home menu, press and hold until all lights cycle. On - To return...
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From the Quality menu, select a reduced Toner Darkness setting before sending the job to a computer by the printer, the host computer, and the software program. Gray background If the printer is connected to print. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the... the tray. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Ensure that the fonts are supported by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. Ghost images Try one or more of the following : Troubleshooting 116
From the Quality menu, select a reduced Toner Darkness setting before sending the job to a computer by the printer, the host computer, and the software program. Gray background If the printer is connected to print. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the... the tray. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Ensure that the fonts are supported by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. Ghost images Try one or more of the following : Troubleshooting 116
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...Try one or more information, see "Replacing the photoconductor kit" on page 91. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS If the printer is connected to print, specify the correct page size in the tray. From the Paper menu, change the paper size and paper type ...CHECK THE PAGE SIZE SETTING Before sending the job to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. Troubleshooting 117 Paper curl Try one or more of the following : • Load paper from a fresh package. • ...
...Try one or more information, see "Replacing the photoconductor kit" on page 91. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS If the printer is connected to print, specify the correct page size in the tray. From the Paper menu, change the paper size and paper type ...CHECK THE PAGE SIZE SETTING Before sending the job to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for the paper size loaded. Troubleshooting 117 Paper curl Try one or more of the following : • Load paper from a fresh package. • ...
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... the toner is too low. • From Print Properties, change these settings. Toner fog or background shading appears on page 89. Troubleshooting 119 Skewed print CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in its original wrapper until you are using paper that the Paper Type setting...For more of the following: THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Ensure that meets the printer specifications. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the page Try one or more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge...
... the toner is too low. • From Print Properties, change these settings. Toner fog or background shading appears on page 89. Troubleshooting 119 Skewed print CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in its original wrapper until you are using paper that the Paper Type setting...For more of the following: THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Ensure that meets the printer specifications. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the page Try one or more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge...
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...surface to cool before touching. Check the paper path around the fuser area. THERE MAY BE EXCESS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 121 Clear any paper you see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Streaked horizontal lines Try one or more of the following : ...THE TONER MAY SMEAR WHEN PAPER IS FED FROM A SPECIFIC SOURCE From Print Properties, the print dialog, or the printer control panel, select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job. THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. To reduce...
...surface to cool before touching. Check the paper path around the fuser area. THERE MAY BE EXCESS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 121 Clear any paper you see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Streaked horizontal lines Try one or more of the following : ...THE TONER MAY SMEAR WHEN PAPER IS FED FROM A SPECIFIC SOURCE From Print Properties, the print dialog, or the printer control panel, select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job. THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. To reduce...
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...the toner and to extend the life of the cartridge, and then reinstall it from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Troubleshooting 122 THE TONER CARTRIDGE IS DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of paper. • Use ...your software program. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the photoconductor kit. Solid black or white streaks appear on the underside of the printer might be caught between the photoconductor kit and the fuser. For more of paper or specialty media loaded in the tray or feeder. ...
...the toner and to extend the life of the cartridge, and then reinstall it from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Troubleshooting 122 THE TONER CARTRIDGE IS DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of paper. • Use ...your software program. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the photoconductor kit. Solid black or white streaks appear on the underside of the printer might be caught between the photoconductor kit and the fuser. For more of paper or specialty media loaded in the tray or feeder. ...
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... by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware.
... by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware.
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... Saver adjusting 96 print job canceling from Macintosh 85 Index 127 canceling from the printer control panel 85 canceling from Windows 85 print quality test pages printing 84, 114 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 115 characters have jagged edges 116 clipped images 116 ghost images 116 ... jams 113 tray linking does not work 112 printer basic model 10 configurations 10 moving 94 setting up in new location 95 shipping 95 printer alert utility 76 printer control panel 39, 46, 50 buttons 13 lights 13 printer drivers, installing 70 printer options troubleshooting drawers 113 memory card 113
... Saver adjusting 96 print job canceling from Macintosh 85 Index 127 canceling from the printer control panel 85 canceling from Windows 85 print quality test pages printing 84, 114 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 115 characters have jagged edges 116 clipped images 116 ghost images 116 ... jams 113 tray linking does not work 112 printer basic model 10 configurations 10 moving 94 setting up in new location 95 shipping 95 printer alert utility 76 printer control panel 39, 46, 50 buttons 13 lights 13 printer drivers, installing 70 printer options troubleshooting drawers 113 memory card 113
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...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...122 streaked horizontal lines 121 streaked vertical lines 121 toner fog or background shading 119 toner rubs off 120 toner specks 120 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 113 memory card 113 option not working 112 U Universal Paper Size 21 setting 55 Universal Setup menu 21 ...
...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...122 streaked horizontal lines 121 streaked vertical lines 121 toner fog or background shading 119 toner rubs off 120 toner specks 120 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 113 memory card 113 option not working 112 U Universal Paper Size 21 setting 55 Universal Setup menu 21 ...