Print is too light – Dell 5530/dn Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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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, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.

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

PRINT

CARTRIDGE

MAY

BE

DEFECTIVE

Replace the print cartridge.

Print is too light

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 light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.

From the printer control panel, change these settings from the 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.

Troubleshooting

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