Jagged characters, Banding – Dell 3130cn Color Laser Printer User Manual
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2. Select the value close to the altitude of the location where the printer is
installed.
Is them problem recovered?
2
Replace the print cartridge. See
"Installing the Print Cartridges"
Is the problem recovered?
The task is
complete.
Contact Dell.
Jagged characters
Action
Yes
No
1
Set Print Mode to High Quality in the printer driver.
1. On the Graphics tab, select High Quality from Print Mode.
Is the problem recovered?
The task is
complete.
Go to
action 2.
2
Enable Bitmap Text Smoothing in the printer driver.
1. On the Advanced tab, set Bitmap Text Smoothing under Items to On.
Is the problem recovered?
The task is
complete.
Go to
action 3.
3
If using a downloaded font, ensure that the font is recommended for the printer,
operating system, and the application being used.
Is the problem recovered?
The task is
complete.
Contact
Dell.
Banding
Action
Yes
No
1
Locate the cause of the problem using the MQ Chart.
1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the
Diagnosis tab.
2. Click the MQ Chart button.
The MQ Chart is printed.
Is the cause of the problem located?
Proceed to the action corresponding to
the location of the problem:
Print cartridge - 2
Fuser - Contact Dell.
Main unit of the machine - contact
Dell.
Contact
Dell.
Replace the print cartridge if you have a spare.
1. Replace the print cartridge. See
.