Dell 1100 Laser Mono Printer - Manual (Page 74)

jamming. mode.
An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required
by the printer. See "Paper Specifications" .
There may be debris inside the printer. Open the front cover and remove the debris.
The printer
prints, but
the text is
wrong,
garbled, or
incomplete. The printer cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Try a print
job that you have already printed successfully. If
possible, attach the cable and printer to another
computer and try a print job that you know works.
Finally, try a new printer cable.
The wrong printer driver was selected. Check the application's printer selection menu to
ensure that your printer is selected.
The software application is malfunctioning. Try printing a job from another application.
Pages
print, but
are blank. The toner cartridge is defective or out of
toner. Gently shake the toner, if necessary . See
"Redistributing Toner" .
If necessary , replace the toner cartridge.
The file may have blank pages. Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank
pages.
Some parts, such as the controller or the
board, may be defective. Contact a service representative.
When you
are using
Window 98,
the
illustrations
print
incorrectly
in Adobe
Illustrator. The setting in the software application is
wrong. Print the document by selecting Download as Bit
Image in the Advanced Options window of Graphics
properties.
Solving Print Quality Problems
Print Quality Checklist
Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below.
Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge (see "Redistributing Toner" ).
Clean the inside of the printer (see "Cleaning the Interior" ).
Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties window (see "Graphics Tab" ).
Ensure that the Toner Save mode is off (see "Graphics Tab" ).