Dell B5465dnf Mono Laser Printer MFP - Manual (Page 316)

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Step 4
Send a print job, and then check for print quality problems.
a From the General Settings menu, adjust the Eco
‑Mode settings.
b From the Copy menu, adjust the Darkness setting.
c If the print remains faded, then replace the toner cartridge.
Is the print quality satisfactory?
Go to step 5. See “Print quality
problems” on
page 295
.
Step 5
Check the placement of the document or photo.
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner
glass in the upper left corner.
Is the document or photo loaded correctly?
Go to step 6. Place the document or
photo facedown on the
scanner glass in the
upper left corner.
Step 6
Check the copy settings.
From the Copy screen, check if the Content Type and Content Source
settings are correct for the document being scanned.
Are the Content Type and Content Source settings correct for the
document being scanned?
Go to step 7. Change the Content
Type and Content
Source settings to
match the document
being scanned.
Step 7
Check for patterns on prints.
a From the Copy screen, navigate to:
Advanced Options > Advanced Imaging > Sharpness > select a lower
setting
Note: Make sure no scaling is being selected.
b Resend the copy job.
Do patterns appear on prints?
Go to step 8. The problem is solved.
Step 8
Check for missing or faded text on prints.
a From the Copy screen, navigate to:
Advanced Options > Advanced Imaging
b Adjust the settings:
• Sharpness—Increase the current setting.
• Contrast—Increase the current setting.
c Resend the copy job.
Do prints have missing or faded text?
Go to step 9. The problem is solved.
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