Print-Quality Problems

Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems

Caution

Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other speciality media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee.

Note

The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details. (Free Color Printer customers are not eligible for this coverage.)

Use the following table to find specific solutions to print-quality problems.

Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Random Light Stripes

1. At the printer’s front panel, select

One or more color bars are missing on the test

Troubleshooting, select Print Quality

Problems, select Eliminate Light Stripes,

page.

then press the OK button.

 

Light Stripes Test

2.Repeat Step 1 up to 3 times if the stripes still appear.

3.If the problem continues, turn off the printer for at least 4 hours.

4.Turn on the printer and if necessary, repeat Step 1.

5.If the problem continues, follow the steps for Predominate Light Stripes.

Predominate Light Stripes

All four color bars are missing on the test page.

1.Open the exit cover, inspect the paper-exit area for debris, and if necessary, remove the debris.

2.Under the exit cover, lift the green guide, wipe the white plastic paper release blade with a lint-free cloth, then close the exit cover.

3.Open the side door on the right panel, remove the orange maintenance kit, wipe the clear plastic wiper blade with a lint-free cloth, replace the maintenance kit, then close the side door.

4.If the problem continues, follow the steps for Random Light Stripes.

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8400 specifications

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