Xerox 3117 Solving Print Quality Problems, Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams, Print Quality Checklist

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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 5.6.

•Follow the procedures in “Loading Paper” on page 2.7. Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.

•Do not overload the tray.

•Do not remove the paper from the tray while printing.

•Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.

•Do not use creased, damp or highly curled paper.

•Do not mix paper types in the input tray.

•Use only recommended print media. See “Paper Specifications” on page 6.3.

•Ensure that the recommended print side is facing up when loading paper into the input tray.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

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Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below.

•Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge (see page 4.3).

•Clean the inside of the printer (see page 4.6).

•Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see Software User Guide).

•Ensure that the Toner Save mode is off (see Software User Guide and page 4.5).

•Clear general printing problems (see page 5.3).

•Install a new toner cartridge, and check the print quality (see page 2.4).

SOLVING PROBLEMS 5.11

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Contents Page About the User Guide Contents Redistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideCommon Linux Problems Important Precautions and Safety Information 17SAVE These Instructions Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European Countries Page Introduction You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Special FeaturesUp to 16 ppm in A4 17 ppm in Letter Printer Driver Features FeaturePrinter Components Front ViewRear View Description On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDsUnderstanding the Control Panel Cancel Button Function DescriptionSetting Up Your Printer Unpacking Components may differ from one country to anotherClearance Space Selecting a LocationCarefully remove all of packing tape from the printer Installing the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to openSetting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the trayLoad paper with the print side facing up Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on Printing a Demo Various Linux See Software User Guide Installing Printer SoftwareSystem Requirements Setting UP Your Printer Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Paper Type Capacitya Type and CapacitiesGuidelines for Paper and Special Materials Plain paperOnly use labels recommended for laser printers Through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may Using the Tray Verifying the Output LocationUsing Manual Feed Mode Printing on Special Materials Using Print Materials Press the button on the control panel Canceling a Print JobThere are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from the Printers folder ButtonMaintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storageRedistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Press Using the Toner Save ModeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Transfer Roller Consumables and Replacement PartsItems Yield Average Pick-up RollerSolving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist Check SolutionSolving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause SolutionSoftware User Guide. Try printing a But are blank Defective or out Toner Text is wrongGarbled, or Clearing Paper Jams Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Paper Feed Area Around the Toner CartridgeSolving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Light or faded Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Print4.6. Contact your service representative Scratched. Install a new toner cartridgeDirty. Clean the LSU. See Cleaning the Inside on Change to a lighter weight pages. See PaperCharacters ScatterMisformed SkewWrinkles or Black pagesCurl Cartridge and install a new one. See Installing the Toner Troubleshooting Error MessagesLED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions You pressed Button while the printer is receiving DataFile in Use message Common Windows ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and Solution Appears duringCommon Linux Problems Etc/printcap fileAm trying to print a Length of the option string that can be passed toMemory usage Rotated and croppedYour software vendor to inform them of the issue Errors Owning the spooler daemon On my PCL or SPLError messages printing PrintingSolving Problems Specifications Printer Specifications Paper SpecificationsRandom Access Memory MB non expandable Printer SpecificationsSpecifications and Description Overview Paper SpecificationsXerox warranty or service agreements 16 to 43 lb 60 to 165 g/m2 bond Maximum size Legal Size mm/in. a Weight Capacity bSupported Sizes of Paper Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution PaperPaper Output Capacity Paper SpecificationsCategory Specifications Output Tray CapacityPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Index Page Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Basic PrintingSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Deleting a Page OverlayRemoving Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Printing a Document Basic PrintingOrientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Layout OptionsSize Paper TabCopies ScalingToner Save Mode Graphics TabPrinter Tab Other Features TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkEditing a Watermark Deleting a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page OverlaySharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Supported OS Using Your Printer in LinuxSystem Requirements Recommended CapacitiesInstalling the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Using the Configuration Tool Uninstalling the Printer DriverChanging Llpr Properties Windows 6 paper type, set