Xerox 3124 manual Common Windows problems, Common PostScript problems Phaser 3125/B, 3125/N only

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Condition

 

Suggested solutions

Horizontal

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears

stripes

appear:

 

The toner cartridge may be installed

 

 

improperly. Remove the cartridge and

 

 

reinsert.

 

The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a

 

 

new toner cartridge. See page 8.4.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require

 

 

repair. Contact a service representative.

Curl

If the printed paper is curled or paper does not

 

feed into the printer:

 

Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also

 

 

try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

An unknown

Your printer is probably being used at an altitude

image repetitively

of 2,500 m (8,200 ft) or above.

appears on a

The high altitude may affect the print quality

next few sheets

such as loose toner or light imaging. You can set

or loose toner,

this option through Printer Settings Utility or

light print or

Printer Tab in printer driver’s properties. Refer

contamination

to the Software Section for details.

occurs.

 

Common Windows problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

“File in Use”

Exit all software applications. Remove all

message appears

software from the StartUp Group, then restart

during installation.

Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.

 

 

“Error Writing to

• Ensure that the cables are connected

LPTx” message

correctly and the printer is on.

appears.

• If bi-directional communication is not turned

 

on in the driver, it will also cause this

 

message.

 

 

“General Protection

Close all other applications, reboot Windows,

Fault”, “Exception

and try printing again.

OE”, “Spool32”, or

 

“Illegal Operation”

 

messages appear.

 

 

 

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

“Fail To Print,” “A

These messages may appear during printing.

printer timeout error

Just keep waiting until the printer finishes

occurred,”

printing. If the message appears in standby

messages appear.

mode or after printing has been completed,

 

check the connection and/or whether an error

 

has occurred.

 

 

Note

• Refer to Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/ 2003 User’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

Common PostScript problems (Phaser 3125/B, 3125/N only)

The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used.

Note

• To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

PostScript file

The PostScript

• Print a configuration page and

can not be

driver may not

verify that the PostScript

printed.

be installed

version is available for printing.

 

correctly.

• Install the PostScript driver; to

 

 

installing the PS printer driver,

 

 

see the Software Section.

 

 

• If problem consists, contact a

 

 

service representative.

 

 

 

“Limit Check

The print job

You might need to reduce the

Error” message

was too

complexity of the page.

appears.

complex.

 

 

 

 

A PostScript

Print job may

Make sure that the print job is a

error page

not be

PostScript job. Check to see

prints.

PostScript.

whether the software application

 

 

expected a setup or PostScript

 

 

header file to be sent to the

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

When print a

The resolution

Make sure that the resolution

document in

setting in the

setting in your printer driver

Macintosh with

printer driver

matches that in Acrobat Reader.

Acrobat Reader

may not be

 

6.0 or higher,

matched with

 

colors print

that in Acrobat

 

incorrectly.

Reader.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Page Contents Specifications TroubleshootingSafety Notes Operational Safety Information Regulatory Information Environmental Compliance North America Others Countries Special features IntroductionSoftware Section You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP32/64 bit/2003 Features Phaser 3124/B Phaser 3125/B Phaser 3125/NPrinter overview Front viewControl panel overview Finding more informationRear view Clearance space Selecting a locationPrinting a demo Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demo Using toner save modeSupplied software Software overviewMacintosh Printer driver featuresSystem requirements WindowsNetwork setupPhaser 3125/N only Supported operating systemsIntroduction Supported operating systems Selecting print media Loading print mediaPrint media for manual duplex printing Type Size Dimensions Weight CapacityaType Size Weight Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard trayUsing the manual tray Using manual feed modeTips on using the manual tray Knowing an output location Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingOrdering supplies and accessories How to purchaseToner cartridge Cleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerMaintenance Expected cartridge life Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageReplacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Standard tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaManual tray Around the toner cartridgeTips for avoiding paper jams Paper exit areaStatus Description Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the LEDsSolving general printing problems Xerox Phaser 3125 PS printer Settings and Printers. RightClick the Xerox Phaser Xerox Phaser 3125 PCL 6, orSolving print quality problems Skew Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles orMisformed CharactersCommon PostScript problems Phaser 3125/B, 3125/N only Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Phaser 3125/B, 3125/N only Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description ECP Index Page Contents Phaser 3125/B, 3125/N only Sharing the Printer Locally Typical Installation Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingCustom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Click Install Software Installing Software for Network PrintingCustom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareClick Install SetIP UtilityOptional Using SetIP Phaser 3125/N onlyInstalling SetIP Using SetIPBasic Printing Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Graphics Tab Image ModeTroubleshooting Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayChanging the Status Monitor Program Settings Using Utility ApplicationsUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Sharing the Printer LocallyUninstalling the Printer driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling printer driver for Macintosh Install the Printer driverFor a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterPrinting Printing a DocumentResolutionQuality Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printer Features SettingSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex

3124 specifications

The Xerox 3124 is a compact yet powerful monochrome laser printer that targets small to medium-sized work environments. Renowned for its efficiency and reliability, the 3124 is engineered for businesses that prioritize print quality and speed without occupying valuable office space.

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The printer features a maximum print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. This high resolution guarantees crisp and professional quality prints, whether it’s text-heavy documents or intricate graphics. The Xerox 3124 utilizes advanced laser technology, ensuring sharp lines and clear images, making it suitable for a range of business documents, from reports to presentations.

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