Dell 5230dn Mono Laser Printer - Manual (Page 180)

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HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER
Replace the used toner cartridge with a new one.
Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK THE DARKNESS
,
BRIGHTNESS
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AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
• Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
• For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
• For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop-up menus.
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 PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1 From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
• For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
• For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
T
HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
Troubleshooting
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