Dell 2230 User's Guide - Page 118

Print Is Too Dark, Darkness, Brightness, Contrast, Settings, Paper, Absorbed, Moisture, Humidity

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Print is too dark Try one or more of the following: CHECK 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. • From Print Properties, change these settings. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. • From the Quality menu, change these settings. THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Ensure that the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Print is too light Try one or more of the following: Troubleshooting 118

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Print is too dark
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.
From Print Properties, change these settings.
Note:
This solution applies to Windows users only.
From the Quality menu, change these settings.
T
HE
PAPER
MAY
HAVE
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
Ensure that the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
T
HE
TONER
CARTRIDGE
MAY
BE
DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see “Replacing the toner cartridge” on page 89.
Print is too light
Try one or more of the following:
Troubleshooting
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