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Table 6.1 Solving Printer Problems (continued)

 

 

Printer Problems

Table 6.1 Solving Printer Problems (continued)

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

The paper is not fed into

Paper has not been inserted

Remove and reinsert the paper correctly

the printer.

correctly.

(refer to “Loading Print Media” in section

 

 

2-2).

 

 

 

 

There is too much paper in the

Remove some of the paper from the

 

multipurpose paper feeder.

multipurpose paper feeder.

 

 

 

The printer prints blank

The image cartridge is not installed

Remove and reinsert the image

pages.

properly.

cartridge.

 

 

 

 

The image cartridge is empty.

Replace the image cartridge (refer to

 

 

“Replacing the Image Cartridge” in

 

 

section 4-2).

 

 

 

Half of the page is blank.

The page layout is too complex.

Lower print resolution to 300 dpi.

 

 

Simplify the page layout and remove any

 

 

unnecessary graphics from the

 

 

document if possible.

 

 

Install more memory (refer to “Installing

 

 

a SIMM” in section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

The page orientation setting may be

Change the page orientation in the

 

incorrect.

Printer Setup dialog box.

 

 

 

 

The physical paper size and the

Insert the correct paper into the printer

 

size specified in your application do

or change the software paper size

 

not match.

settings.

 

 

 

 

The interface cable specifications

Use the interface cable supplied with the

 

may be incorrect.

printer or replace the cable with an IEEE

 

 

1284-compliant cable.

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

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Contents Reference Guide The Xerox DocuPrint P8ex Personal Laser Printer1999 by Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved Chapter 2 Additional Printer Setup Information ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Loading Print MediaTroubleshooting MaintenancePrinting ChapterAppendix A Printer Specifications DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction IntroductionOverview Overview1-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Front View Printer ComponentsFigure 1.1 Printer Components, Front View Inside Front ViewRear View Figure 1.3 Printer Components, Rear View1-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Printer Features Printer FeaturesPrinter Documentation Using the CD-ROM 1-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Note, Caution and Warning SymbolsAdditional Printer Setup Information Installing Software Installing Software2-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide and Status Monitor Installing the RCPWindows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation Windows 3.1x Installation2-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Installing the Xerox Font ManagerLoading Print Media Media Selection Selecting Print MediaWeights MediaChapter 3 Loading Print Media Loading Print Media Using the Multipurpose Paper Feeder MPFLoading Print Media 3-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideAdjust the paper guides to the width of the paper 3-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Using the Manual FeederUsing the Face-upStacker Loading Envelopes Printing Remote Control PanelChapter 4 Printing Printing a Document Printing a Document4-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Configuring the PCL Drivers Selecting Your PrinterConfiguring the PCL Drivers Paper/Output Image Quality Overlays Watermarks About4-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Image Quality Paper/OutputOverlays WatermarksRemote Control Panel Using Printer UtilitiesPRINTER PAGE SETUP4-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide FONT SETUPQUALITY TESTABOUT 4-10DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Status Monitor Xerox Font ManagerCleaning the Outside MaintenanceCleaning the Inside Chapter 5 MaintenanceCleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer5-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge5-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge 5-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTable 6.1 Solving Printer Problems Printer ProblemsProblem Printer ProblemsTable 6.1 Solving Printer Problems continued 6-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Problem Table 6.2 Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Problems 6-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuidePrint Quality Problems 6-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Appendix A Printer Specifications Printer SpecificationsSpecification and Description Printer SpecificationsA-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Specification and Description A-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Environmental and Safety Considerations Introduction IntroductionB-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Laser Safety Laser SafetyUnited States and Laser Safety for theCanada The use of controls, adjustments, orLaser Statement Laserturvallisuus Laser Safety for Finland and SwedenOzone Safety Ozone SafetyB-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Electrical Safety Electrical SafetyDo not place objects on the power cable The power cord is damaged or frayed United States and Canada Radio Frequency EmissionsB-11 Europe Xerox Limited Technical Centre PO Box Xerox Limited Product SafetyBessemer Road Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1HE, EnglandOperational Safety B-15 B-16DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Appendix C Certifications CertificationsQuality Standards Quality StandardsC-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Energy Star Energy StarC-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Appendix D Adding Memory Adding MemoryInstalling a SIMM Installing a SIMMD-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Removing a SIMM Removing a SIMMD-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Appendix E Language Codes Language CodesLanguage CodeLanguage Codes E-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideIndex DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide