How come when I copy pictures on my Dell Printer there are little lines all over the copies? -

It says that I m low on color ink, so is that? I haven t tried to scan and print a photo yet though. Also, I bought photo paper to copy photos without having to put them on regular printer paper. However, how do just feed the 5quot; by 7quot; photo paper into where the paper is usuallly fed or stacked into? THANKS! I am sooo computer illiterate.

the little lines are called quot;Bandingquot; and it s due to the fact that you re printing a really low quality on photo paper, go to your printer and select the best quality for photo paper. Also you can t use photo paper with a non photo paper printer, Not only will it continue with the banding, but you can expect alot of jamming.

The lines are caused by the ink running low. To get rid of them, you will need to replace you cartridge. Since your color has three colors in it, if one runs out it will cause that effect, or your colors will be off. As for the 5 x 7 paper, just put it in there like normal, but move the guide over to the side of the paper. it may take a couple tries to get it to work just right, but have faith.

i found that going into the printer menu and then opening up printing preferences, i was able to change to the proper paper and that problem stopped. hope this helps: )

check the copier lens...maybe dusted....

If it says you are low on ink then that is the reason you have the lines. You just put the paper into the feeder into the middle if it doesn t work try cellotaping it to an A4 in the centre, even better cut a piece of paper the size of the photo paper and stick it to the A4 then make sure the print layout is to your liking and then try it. have fun