Xerox P8EX manual 2 Solving Print Quality Problems, Possible Cause, Remedy

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Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems

The causes listed in Table 6.2 are probable causes only, and may not represent all of the possible cases which may occur under actual operating conditions. If you experience a problem which does not seem to fall under any of the cases listed in this table, or if you are concerned about any other aspect of printer operation, contact an authorized service representative.

Table 6.2 Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Irregular faded patches

There is a paper quality problem.

Use only paper that meets the

of print

 

specifications required by the printer

 

 

(refer to “Selecting Print Media” in

 

 

section 2-1-1).

 

 

 

 

Toner may be unevenly distributed.

Remove the image cartridge and shake

 

 

it gently to evenly distribute the toner.

 

 

Then replace the image cartridge.

 

 

 

 

Toner may be low.

Remove the image cartridge and shake

 

 

it gently to evenly distribute the toner.

 

 

Then replace the image cartridge. Have

 

 

a spare image cartridge in preparation

 

 

for the toner running out.

 

 

 

Black staining

There is a paper quality problem.

Use only paper that meets printer

 

 

specifications (refer to “Selecting Print

 

 

Media” in section 2-1-1).

 

 

 

 

An image cartridge from another

Always use the same image cartridge

 

Xerox printer has been installed.

with the same printer. Using a cartridge

 

 

that has already been used in another

 

 

printer may not give satisfactory results.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents The Xerox DocuPrint P8ex Personal Laser Printer Reference Guide1999 by Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved Contents Chapter 2 Additional Printer Setup InformationChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Loading Print MediaMaintenance TroubleshootingPrinting ChapterAppendix A Printer Specifications DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Introduction Chapter 1 IntroductionOverview Overview1-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Printer Components Front ViewFigure 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 Note, Caution and Warning Symbols 1-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideAdditional Printer Setup Information Installing Software Installing Software2-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Installing the RCP and Status MonitorWindows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation Windows 3.1x InstallationInstalling the Xerox Font Manager 2-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideLoading Print Media Selecting Print Media Media SelectionWeights MediaSelecting Print Media Using the Multipurpose Paper Feeder MPF Loading Print MediaLoading Print Media 3-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideAdjust the paper guides to the width of the paper Using the Manual Feeder 3-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideUsing 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 Paper/Output Image QualityOverlays WatermarksUsing Printer Utilities Remote Control PanelPAGE SETUP PRINTERFONT SETUP 4-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideQUALITY TESTABOUT Status Monitor Xerox Font Manager 4-10DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideMaintenance Cleaning the OutsideCleaning the Inside Chapter 5 MaintenanceCleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer5-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Cleaning the Printer Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge5-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance 5-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Troubleshooting Chapter 6 TroubleshootingPrinter Problems Table 6.1 Solving Printer ProblemsProblem Printer ProblemsTable 6.1 Solving Printer Problems continued 6-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Table 6.1 Solving Printer Problems continued Print Quality Problems Table 6.2 Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Problems 6-6DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideProblem 6-8DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Printer Specifications Appendix A 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 SafetyLaser Safety for the United States andCanada The use of controls, adjustments, orLaser Safety for Finland and Sweden Laser Statement LaserturvallisuusOzone 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 Radio Frequency Emissions United States and CanadaB-11 Europe Xerox Limited Product Safety Xerox Limited Technical Centre PO BoxBessemer Road Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1HE, EnglandOperational Safety B-15 B-16DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Certifications Appendix C CertificationsQuality Standards Quality StandardsC-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Energy Star Energy StarC-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Adding Memory Appendix D Adding MemoryInstalling a SIMM Installing a SIMMD-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Removing a SIMM Removing a SIMMD-4DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide Language Codes Appendix E Language CodesCode LanguageLanguage Codes E-2DocuPrint P8ex Reference GuideIndex DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide