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Xerox Inkjet Printer Color variations appear in large areas of color, Cause, Suggested Solution

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Color variations appear in large areas of color

Cause	Suggested Solution
The print cartridge needs	Align the print cartridge. Click
aligning.	the Align button on the
	Maintenance property page, and
	then follow the instructions
	displayed on the screen.

There is a bi-directional error.

Align the print cartridge. Click the Align button on the Maintenance property page, and then follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

The Print quality option is set to Draft.

Change the Print quality option to Normal or High Quality on the Paper/Output property page.

Printer cable is not IEEE 1284	Replace printer cable with IEEE
	1284 compliant cable.

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Xerox Inkjet Printer manual Color variations appear in large areas of color, Cause, Suggested Solution

Contents

DocuPrint C8 Ink Jet Printer The Document CompanyXEROX Publication number 701P30101 Customer Support Page Contents ContentsUnderstanding the printer’s features Using the printer settingsTroubleshooting the printer Selecting and ordering suppliesPrinting DOS in a Window IndexPage Introduction ChapterCost-savingfeatures Make your pages stand outSafety notes Generating Floppy Disks from your CD3.Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on an unsteady surface, it might fall and become damaged. If you place the printer on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing it to overheat 10.You must only use the 3-conductor,18 AWG, SVT type, IEC320 style power cord provided with your printer e.g., a plug having a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-typepower outlet. This is a safety feature. To avoid the risk of electric shock, contact your electrician to replace the receptacle if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet. Never use a ground adapter plug to connect the printer to a power source receptacle that lacks a ground connection terminal ∙The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged 13.The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes Xerox’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated Printer Registration Directions for On-LineRegistrationUnderstanding the printer’s features ChapterHardware features Front view of DocuPrint C8 PrinterPaper Input Paper output Printer cover PrinterInside view of DocuPrint C8 Printer Top view of DocuPrint C8 PrinterStar Wheel Bar Print HeadPower Back view of DocuPrint C8 PrinterParallel interface Serial NumberPrinter Error Conditions Control panel OperationNormal Printer Operation LED OffLED On Continuously Specification Printer specificationsFeature FeatureSpecification System Requirements Printable area / Margins RecommendedPossible AB C DChapter Using the printer settingsDownloading the Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver the table titled Drivers/PPDs Table ∙Click on DriversAccessing printer settings From a Windows software applicationFrom the Printers folder for Windows 95/98 From the Printers folder for Windows NTThe Paper/Output Property Page CopiesOrientation Collate∙High Capacity Black Cartridge Optional Print quality Paper sizePaper type Save As button Photo quality Resolution isSaved settings Default All defaults from the Saved settingsDelete button Status buttonThe Page Layout Property Page Default button Number of sheetsPrint crop marks Print sheetsClear All OK Cancel Help Select SheetsDefaults button Multiple-upoptionImages per sheet Print bordersMirror Image The Image Quality Property Page Saturation Note ImageFix is not available for Windows NTContrast Blue DefaultsGreen The About Page The Status Property Page 1.Color print cartridge Cancel Now printingPage CopyThe Maintenance Property Page 1.Color print cartridge ∙Previously used print cartridge ∙Color ink cartridgeClean ∙ New print cartridgebutton, make sure the printer is idle AlignPrint the Alignment Test Pattern TestChecking the documents in the print queue Troubleshooting the printer ChapterSuggested Solution CauseCause The printed document is blankSuggested Solution Cause Suggested Solution∙Remove print head and then remove ink cartridges. Check to see if they are empty. Check the ink output and pin hole vents. Reinsert cartridges, making sure you hear a click, reinstall print head Cause The document prints slowlySuggested Solution Cause The document sent to the printer does not printSuggested Solution Installation/Reference Guide for The Front Panel LED is on continuouslySuggested Solution CauseAn ink cartridge is not installed correctly The Front Panel LED is blinking slowly The Front Panel LED is blinking intermittentlySuggested Solution Suggested SolutionThe paper used is not recommended for the printer Suggested SolutionCause The media type and size may not be correct Suggested SolutionCause The printer cable is too long Suggested SolutionCause An ink cartridge is empty Suggested SolutionCause Cause The print is faint or missingSuggested Solution Cause Ink is smeared on the printed pagesSuggested Solution Cause The print quality of transparencies is poorSuggested Solution Cause Color variations appear in large areas of colorSuggested Solution Cause The paper is not feeding properlySuggested Solution Cause Suggested SolutionThe star wheel assembly bar is disengaged 3.Disconnect the power cord and the printer cable Printer Chapter 5 Selecting and ordering supplies Paper weights Cartridges and print headsSelecting plain paper DescriptionSelecting specialty print media Selecting labels Selecting transparenciesSelecting banner paper Selecting envelopesPrinting DOS in a Window Chapter7.Select “next.” 8.Select “Finish.” Note DOS Control Panel will not run underWindows NT Index