Note: Use a 110-volt fuser for printing on letter-size paper and a 220-volt fuser for printing on A4‑size paper.Resend the print job. If the compressed images still appear, replace the fuser. For information on replacing the fuser see “How to Remove and Install the Fuser on the B5460dn/B5465dnf Dell Laser Printer”. Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
5. Shadow Images Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Load paper with the correct paper type and weight in the tray. From the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If shadow images still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
6. Gray Background on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
From the Quality Menu on the printer control panel, decrease the toner darkness.Note: 8 is the factory default setting. Resend the print job. If the gray background did not disappear from the prints, reinstall the imaging unit and the toner cartridge. Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the gray background did not disappear from the prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
7. Incorrect Margins on Prints
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Resend the print job. From the printer control panel, set the paper size in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Does the paper size match the paper loaded in the tray? Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
8. Horizontal Voids Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Resend the print job. If the horizontal voids still appear on prints, load the specified tray or feeder with a recommended type of paper. Resend the print job. If the horizontal voids still appear on prints, redistribute the toner in the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Firmly shake the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Reinstall the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the horizontal voids still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
9. Paper Curl
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded. If the width and length guides positioned correctly, from the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. If the paper type and weight match the type and weight of the paper in the tray, depending on your operating system, specify the paper type and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the paper still curled, remove the paper from the tray, and then turn it over. Resend the print job. If the paper still curled, load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
10. Print Irregularities Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded in the tray. Resend the print job. If the print irregularities still appear, from the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. If the printer settings match the type and weight of the paper loaded in the tray, depending on your operating system, specify the paper type and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the print irregularities still appear, check if the paper loaded in the tray has texture or rough finishes. If you are printing on textured or rough paper, from the printer control panel, set the paper texture in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. If the print irregularities still appear, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
11. Repeating Defects Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Replace the imaging unit if the distance between the defects is equal to any of the following:47.8 mm (1.88 in.) 96.8 mm (3.81 in.) 28.5 mm (1.12 in.) Resend the print job. If the repeating defects still appear on prints, replace the fuser if the distance between the defects is equal to either of the following:94.25 mm (3.71 in.) 95.2 mm (3.75 in.) Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
12. Print is Too Dark Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, reduce the toner darkness.Note: 8 is the factory default setting. Resend the print job. If the print is still too dark, From the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Resend the print job. Check that the tray is set to the type, texture, and weight of the paper loaded, depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the print is still too dark, check if the paper loaded in the tray has texture or rough finishes. When printing on textured or rough paper, on the printer control panel, change the texture settings in the Paper Texture menu to match the paper you are printing on. Load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. If the print is still too dark, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
13. Print is Too Light Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, increase the toner darkness.Note: 8 is the factory default setting. Resend the print job. If the print is still too light, from the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. If the tray is not set to the type, texture, and weight of the paper loaded, change the paper type, texture, and weight to match the paper loaded in the tray. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture, and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the print is still too light, load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. If the print is still too light, redistribute the toner in the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Firmly shake the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Stall the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the print is still faint follow the cleaning instructions in How to Resolve Faint Print on B5460dn / B5465dn / B3450dn / 3465dn Dell Laser Printers If the print is still too light, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
14. Printer is Printing Solid Black Pages Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Reinstall the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the printer is still printing solid black pages, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
15. Skewed Print
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded. Resend the print job. If the print is still skewed, check if you are printing on a paper that is supported by the tray. Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
16. Transparency Print Quality is Poor Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
From the printer control panel, set the paper type in the Paper menu to Transparency. Check if you are using a recommended type of transparency. Resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
17. Streaked Horizontal Lines Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Depending on your operating system, specify the tray or feeder from Printing Preferences or the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the streaked horizontal lines still appear on prints, from the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Change the paper type and weight to match the paper loaded in the tray. Load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. If the streaked horizontal lines still appear on prints, reinstall the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the streaked horizontal lines still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
18. Streaked Vertical Lines Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture, and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. If the streaked vertical lines still appear on prints, from the printer control panel, set the paper texture, type, and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Make sure the paper texture, type, and weight in the Printing Preferences match the paper in the tray. Load paper from a fresh package.Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job. If the streaked vertical lines still appear on prints, reinstall the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the streaked horizontal lines still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
19. Toner Specks Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
20. Toner Fog or Background Shading Appears on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Reinstall the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. If the fog or shading still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
21. Vertical Voids Appear on Prints Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Resend the print job. From the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Resend the print job. If the vertical voids still appear on prints, check if you are using a recommended type of paper. Load the specified tray or feeder with a recommended type of paper. Resend the print job. If the vertical voids still appear on prints, redistribute the toner in the imaging unit.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Firmly shake the imaging unit.Note: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. Resend the print job. If the print is still faint follow the cleaning instructions in How to Resolve Faint Print on B5460dn / B5465dn / B3450dn / 3465dn Dell Laser Printers If the vertical voids still appear on prints, replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
22. Toner Rubs Off Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, check the paper type and weight. Specify the paper type and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Check if you are printing on paper with texture or rough finishes. From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper texture. Resend the print job. Test with another toner. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide. Back to Top
23. Uneven Print Density Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job.Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.Notice: Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. More info can be found in the B5460dn User’s Guide or the B5465dnf User’s Guide.
If these steps do not correct the problem, please contact Kensington Office Machines Technical Support. Back to Top
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Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.
Note: It is recommended that only Dell Branded Toners and Drums are used in Dell Laser Printers as Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party toners or drums.