Xerox 3250 manual Maintaining the print cartridge, Redistributing toner in the print cartridge

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4Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge and check for dirt or dust.

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Note

• The long strip of glass is hard to locate.

5Hold the print cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer.

Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place completely.

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6Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.

7Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on.

Maintaining the print cartridge

Print cartridge storage

To get the most from the print cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:

Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until ready for use.

Do not refill the print cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

Store print cartridge in the same environment as the printer.

To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.

Expected cartridge life

The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual number may also be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on, and the number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridge more often.

Redistributing toner in the print cartridge

When the print cartridge is near the end of its life span:

White streaks and light printing occur.

The Status Monitor program window appears on the computer.

The Error LED blinks red.

If this happens, you can temporarily reestablish print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed the toner.

1Open the front cover.

2Pull the print cartridge out.

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8.2 <Maintenance>

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Troubleshooting Ordering supplies and accessoriesMaintenance Installing additional memorySafety Do These Electrical SupplyDisconnect Device Do Not Do TheseMaintenance Information Product Safety CertificationRegulatory Information EH&S Contact Information Product Recycling & DisposalEnergy program compliance Contact InformationSpecial features IntroductionFront view Features Phaser 3250D Phaser 3250DNPrinter overview GuidesRear view Control panel overviewUnderstanding the LEDs Status DescriptionSetting up the hardware Finding more informationAltitude adjustment Click Printer SettingChanging the font setting Click Printer Setting Click EmulationPrinting a demo Using toner save mode Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demoPrinter driver features Software overviewSupplied software Linux System requirementsWindows MacintoshSupported operating systems 4Network setup Phaser 3250DN onlyUsing SetIP program Double click Application SetIPNetwork setup Phaser 3250DN only Loading print media Selecting print mediaSelecting print media Loading paper Output tray information Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for special print media Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Type GuidelinesLoading paper Using tray 1 or the optional tray Changing the size of the paper in trayUsing the manual feeder Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upOutput tray information Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Printing a documentHow to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Print cartridgeCleaning the outside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerPrint cartridge storage Maintaining the print cartridgeRedistributing toner in the print cartridge Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the print cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Paper feed area TroubleshootingClearing paper jams TrayAreas near the print cartridge Manual trayPull the paper straight up and out Paper exit area Duplex unit areaDuplex jam Tips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklist Solving general printing problemsDpi Best, change it to Dpi Normal. SeeSolving print quality problems Background Condition Suggested solutions Vertical linesGray Toner smearCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problems Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Installing a memory module Installing additional memoryPrecautions to take when installing memory Disconnect the power cordActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description Glossary ADFFDI Jbig Pstn Index Software Section Contents Using Windows PostScript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Installing Software for Network Printing Typical InstallationBefore you begin Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Using SetIP Using SetIP Phaser 3250DN onlyInstalling SetIP Installing SetIP Using SetIPWill be printed after the Configuration Basic Printing Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabGraphics Tab Watermark Extras TabAdvanced Options OverlayUsing Help Troubleshooting TabUsing a Favorite Setting Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedSharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Utility ApplicationsUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Status Monitor Program SettingsInstalling the MFP Driver Using Your Printer in LinuxInstalling the MFP Driver Getting StartedUninstalling the MFP Driver Click UninstallPrinters Configuration Using the MFP ConfiguratorOpening the MFP Configurator Printers TabPorts Configuration Classes TabPrinting from Applications Printing FilesPrinter driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshSetting Up the Printer Installing Software For a Network-connectedMac OS 10.3 or higher Mac OS 10.3 or higher Xerox Phaser 3250DNFor a USB-connected Select your printer namePrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting LayoutPrinter Features Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperDuplex Printing Index