Print is too dark – Dell 3330dn Mono Laser Printer User Manual
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Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK
THE
DARKNESS
,
BRIGHTNESS
,
AND
CONTRAST
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
•
For Windows users: From Print Properties, change these settings.
•
For Macintosh users:
1
Choose File > Print.
2
Locate the drop-down box under the Orientation pictures, and then click the down button.
3
Click Printer Features.
4
Change the settings for Toner Darkness, Brightness, and Contrast.
•
From the printer control panel Quality menu, change these settings.
T
HE
PAPER
HAS
ABSORBED
MOISTURE
DUE
TO
HIGH
HUMIDITY
•
Load paper from a fresh package.
•
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
C
HECK
THE
P
APER
T
YPE
SETTING
•
For Windows users: From Print Properties, make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the
tray.
•
For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the
tray.
•
From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the
tray.
T
HE
TONER
CARTRIDGE
MAY
BE
DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
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