Vertical streaks when printing pictures

Try replacing color toner of the same color that are the lines.If the void was in the same place all of the time then I would say use a Q tip dipped in 90 proof alcohol and clean laser.

Step 1:

Print out about 10 blank (all white) sheets and see if the spots clean off.

Step 2:

Check to see if the toner is Dell type brand, if not try installing Dell brand and run 10 blank copies then run color test print using menu key.
Press menu, press arrow down key till 'print reports' is displayed, Press 'check key' then press down key till 'color test print' Press check key to print color copy.

Hi,
It is most likely be due to dust/ toner dust accumulation at the laser reflecting mirrors inside the copier, which partially blocks laser beams and results in faint print. Therefore the printer requires cleaning/ servicing by a professional.

Hope it helps! Good Luck!
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Refer to the following table
Cause
Solution
How common*
Contamination in the laser path
1. Clean the laser path. (Remove the laser/scanner assembly and clean the lens.) 2. Replace the laser/scanner assembly
8
Defective fuser.
Replace the fuser assembly
3
Lack of toner or faulty toner cartridge.
Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge.
7

First try to replace the cartridge and then if you can see the fuser make sure there is nothing on that area causing the streak.

check your drum unit. The toner cartridge mounts into the drum which can be permanently charged causing a constant streak to occur.

Solution:
Remove the toner and drum unit. Clean them off with a non-fuzzy non-rough cloth or paper towel. Pay particular attention to where the streaks are in relation to the toner cartridge and drum. If you clean it off and you still get streaks check whether they transfer from the toner or just from the drum.

There may be a way to discharge the drum, otherwise you need a new drum.

Try a new Cyan toner cartridge. If nogo, will need a new transfer roller or transfer belt (I used to work on these printers but forgot if they use a belt or not... I will check on the DCSE site and post back)

Try this page from the Dell Community Support Forum. <a href="http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=A940&message.id=26221&query.id=335768#M2622" target="_blank">Click Here</a>

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