Xerox 8400 manual Print-Quality Problems, Paper Type

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Phaser® 8400 Color Printer

Print-Quality Problems

This topic includes:

"Paper Type" on page 4-17

"Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems" on page 4-18

"Color Settings" on page 4-19

Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality color prints. If you observe print- quality problems, use the information on these pages to troubleshoot the problem.

For detailed, online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART. For suggestions on using color, go to www.colorconnection.xerox.com.

Paper Type

For best results, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results on your Phaser printer—your Phaser printer and Phaser media are Made for Each Other.

Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Contents Contents PrintingPhaser 8400 Color Printer Iii Connections & NetworksTroubleshooting Contents Features Copyright 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights ReservedPrinter Features Printer TourPrinter Tour Available ConfigurationsFeatures Printer Configuration 8400BDBack View Front ViewSide View Top View Printer Options and UpgradesUpgrades OptionsInformation Source ColorResources Front Panel Layout Front Panel FeaturesFront Panel Error and Warning Messages Front PanelInformation Pages Print IconMenu Map Driver Source Description Windows PostScript Driver Printer DriversAvailable Printer Drivers Printer Drivers Printer Driver FeaturesWindows Feature 2000, XP Macintosh 98, Me Server 2003Printer’s IP Address CentreWare Internet Services isManaging Your Printer Launching CentreWare isPrintingScout PhaserSMARTLaunching PhaserSMART from CentreWare is Managing Your PrinterUsing the Printer’s Front Panel Printer SettingsAccessing the Startup Using CentreWare isPrinter Settings Accessing Power SaverAccessing Intelligent Ready Mode Printing the StartupClick Properties Accessing Protected Mode Using CentreWare isAccessing Load Paper Timeout Selecting Tray Settings Selecting TraysAdjusting Front Panel Brightness Using the Front PanelAdjusting Front Panel Contrast Selecting Printer LanguageResident Printer Fonts FontsTypes of Fonts Viewing a List of Resident FontsFonts Using a PC Printer DriverPrinting a List of Resident Fonts Downloading Fonts from CentreWare Font Management Utility Using a Mac Printer DriverDownloading Fonts Click Open PrinterDownloading Fonts from a Mac9.x only Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM Registering Your PrinterPrinting Changing Paper GuidelinesTray Tray SetupChanging Paper 8400-003 8400-004 Changing Paper Supported Papers Paper Usage GuidelinesPrint these envelopes from Tray 1 only Supported PapersPrint these envelopes from any tray Transparency Letter 8.5 x 11 Plain PaperOr A4 210 x 297 mm Or Letterhead Card StockPhoto Paper BusinessCards PostcardsPaper Storage Guidelines Paper that May Damage Your PrinterBasic Printing Loading Paper in TrayBasic Printing 8400-052 Loading Paper in Trays 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Factors Affecting Printer Performance Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows Adjusting Printing OptionsSetting Printing Options Selecting Properties for an Individual Job WindowsAdjusting Printing Options Printing Options for Windows Operating SystemsMac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver Selecting Print-Quality ModesSelecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac Monitors and RGB Using ColorPrinters and Cmyk Image Processing Adjusting Color Using TekColor CorrectionUsing Color Color Sampler Pages Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driverGuidelines Sided PrintingAutomatic 2-Sided Printing Select Tray 1, 2, 3, or Binding PreferencesSided Printing Click Properties Duplex printing on the Page Setup tabOperating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me Mac OSTransparencies Printing Transparencies in Tray TransparenciesPrinting Transparencies in Tray 2, 3, or Insert transparencies into the tray Envelopes Buying and Storing EnvelopesPreparing to Print EnvelopesPrinting Envelopes in Tray Printing Envelopes in Tray 2, 3, or 8400-083 Labels, Business and Index Cards Printing Labels in Tray Labels, Business and Index CardsPrinting Labels in Tray 2, 3, or 8400-081 Printing Business and Index Cards in Tray Specialty Paper Printing High Resolution Photo PaperPrinting High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray Printing High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray 2, 3, or Specialty Paper8400-092 Specialty Paper Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Printing Weatherproof Paper Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Custom Size Paper Size Range Printing OptionLoading Custom Size Paper in Tray Custom Size PaperAdvanced Options Printing Separation PagesPrinting Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet Sheets Per Advanced OptionsPrinting Booklets Printing Negative and Mirror Images Mirror Image Negative ImageMac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver ScalingWindows NT driver Printing Watermarks Image SmoothingPrinting Cover Pages Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Print JobsSending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs to the Printer Printing Secure Print JobsPrinting Proof and Saved Print Jobs Deleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print JobsSupplies Routine Maintenance ItemsSupplies and Recycling ConsumablesRecycling Supplies and RecyclingConnections Networks Connections and IP Address Printer SetupSetting an IP Address Ethernet Connection RecommendedRight-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties Setting a Static IP Address on Your ComputerConnections and IP Address Click Add, then click Internet Protocol TCP/IPUSB Connection Parallel Connection Connection SetupInstalling the Printer Driver Macintosh EtherTalk Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address Information CommentsOther Resources DNS Setup Using CentreWare Internet ServicesDynamic Domain Name Service Ddns Release Host Name Set to noPrinter Management Software Using CentreWare SoftwareCentreWare Internet Service is CentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console Feature BenefitCentreWare DP for NetWare CentreWare WebUsing Printer Management Features Job AccountingUsage Profile Reports Click Save SettingsMaiLinX Alerts Click Save Changes Xerox Usage Analysis ToolClick Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports Click Usage ProfileWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Quick CD-ROM Install StepsSelect Install Printer Driver Preliminary StepsWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Other Methods of InstallationMicrosoft TCP/IP Protocol Click the Create a New Port button Click OK to exit Printer Properties Xerox TCP/IP Port MonitorAdd Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box Microsoft IPP Port Http//printer-ip-addressippVerifying Driver Installation Printing the ConfigurationVerifying Settings To print the ConfigurationPrinting a Test Windows NT Click New Port Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP ProtocolWindows NT Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP Verifying Installation Status column Started Startup column AutomaticWindows 98 and Windows Me Windows 98 and Windows Me PhaserPort Software Add Xerox TCP/IP Port windowWindows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting Windows 98 and Windows Me Requirements Enabling and Using EtherTalkMacintosh Mac OSSetting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP Enabling and Using TCP/IPQuick Install Steps for Mac OS Creating an LPR Printer with LaserWriter 8.5.1 or HigherPhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements Creating an AppSocket Printer with LaserWriterQuick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version RequirementsCreating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 RendezvousVerify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, VersionDeselect Use default queue on server box Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 Advanced Setup Configuration Software for NetWare NetworksQuick Setup Novell enable is OnNovell NetWare Novell NetWare TroubleshootingNovell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Printing a Document Novell Directory Services BinderyVerifying the Network Settings From the Printer Quick Install StepsUnix Linux Unix Linux Additional ResourcesFrom Your Computer Select Download Software Drivers & UtilitiesTroubleshooting Front Panel i Button Automatic Diagnostic ToolsPhaserSMART Technical Support Paper Jams Jam at the Exit CoverPaper Jams Close the front cover 8400-028 Jam at the Front Cover 8400-014 Remove jammed paper 8400-028 8400-005 Jam at Tray Jam at Tray 2, 3, or 8400-004 8400-021 8400-005 Print-Quality Problems Paper TypeProblem Solution Random Light Stripes Diagnosing Print-Quality ProblemsPrint-Quality Problems Predominate Light StripesTransparency Images Are Too Light or Too Color SettingsProblem Solution Smudges or Smears DarkMaintenance Adding InkMaintenance 8400-098 Emptying the Waste Tray 8400-036 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 8400-032 Cleaning the Paper Release Blade 8400-080 Cleaning the Maintenance Kit Wiper Blade Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Front Panel Messages Status MessagesMessage Description Errors and WarningsFront Panel Messages Paper jam-Remove Paper From Tray Ink sticks jammed Open and close Shutting down, use power switch to restart Documentation CD-ROM Precautions for Moving the PrinterMoving and Repacking the Printer Moving the Printer Within the Office Moving and Repacking the Printer28 kg 60 lbs Preparing the Printer for Shipment 8400-035 8400-036 28 kg 60 lbs InfoSMART Web Links Additional ResourcesSupport Resource LinkUser Safety Electrical SafetyAppendix a Maintenance SafetyOperational Safety Printer Supplies Moving the Printer Symbols Marked on the Product Warranty Electrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Performance Specifications Appendix CRegulatory Information United StatesAppendix D CanadaEuropean Union Appendix D Material Safety Data Sheet Product Recycling Disposal Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-1 IndexPhaser 8400 Color Printer Index-2 IndexPhaser 8400 Color Printer Index-3 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-4 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-5 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-6 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-7
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The Xerox 8400 is a notable model in the realm of color laser printing, specifically designed for businesses and professionals seeking high-quality output and efficient productivity. Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Xerox 8400 was recognized for its advanced technological features that revolutionized the way color documents were produced in the office setting.

One of the defining characteristics of the Xerox 8400 is its impressive printing speed. Capable of producing up to 16 pages per minute in color and 20 pages per minute in black and white, it allowed users to handle large printing volumes with ease. This made it an ideal choice for offices that required quick turnaround times for marketing materials, reports, and other color-intensive documents.

The Xerox 8400 utilizes a unique laser print technology that ensures crisp and vibrant color output. With a maximum print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, it delivers sharp text and smooth gradations in images, catering to the needs of graphic design and professional printing. The device supports various media types, including heavy paper stock and transparencies, which broadens its versatility and usability for different applications.

Another key feature of the Xerox 8400 is its advanced color management. The printer includes sophisticated tools and software that allow users to calibrate colors accurately, ensuring consistency across prints. These features are particularly advantageous for businesses dealing with branding, where color precision is paramount to maintain brand standards.

The Xerox 8400 is also equipped with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for individuals at all skill levels. With its intuitive controls and display panel, managing printing jobs and navigating settings is straightforward. Additionally, the printer supports various connectivity options, including parallel and USB connections, which facilitate compatibility with a wide range of computers and networks.

Furthermore, the Xerox 8400 was designed with efficiency in mind. It employs a modular architecture, which allows for easy upgrades and maintenance, ensuring the system can adapt to changing business needs. The printer's energy-saving features not only minimize operational costs but also align with growing environmental concerns.

In conclusion, the Xerox 8400 represents a blend of speed, quality, and practicality in the color laser printer market. With its superior printing technology, robust feature set, and commitment to efficiency, it has earned its place as a reliable workhorse for businesses striving to enhance their printing capabilities. Whether for small offices or larger corporate environments, the Xerox 8400 continues to be a significant asset for high-quality color printing requirements.