Xerox P1202 manual Print Quality Problems

Solving Print Quality Problems

Table 6.2 Print Quality Problems

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Irregular faded	There is a paper quality problem.	Use only paper that meets the specifications
patches of print		required by the printer.
	Toner may be unevenly	Remove the laser print cartridge and shake it
	distributed.	gently to evenly distribute the toner. Then
		replace the cartridge back into the printer.
Black staining	There is a paper quality problem.	Use only paper that meets printer
		specifications. See the section “Selecting Print
		Media” (page 3-2).
	A laser print cartridge from	Always use the same laser print cartridge with
	another printer has been	the same printer. Using a cartridge that has
	installed.	already been used in another printer may not
		give satisfactory results.
	The printer requires a print quality	Press and hold the control panel button for ten
	adjustment.	seconds until all lights remain steadily lit, then
		let go of the button. The printer will perform the
		print quality adjustment. After cleaning, one
		cleaning sheet prints.
Character voids	The paper may be too dry.	Try printing with a different batch of paper.
Background scatter	The paper may be too damp.	Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do
		not open packages of paper until necessary so
		that the paper does not absorb too much
		moisture from the air.
	Printing over uneven surfaces.	If printing onto envelopes, change your printing
		layout to avoid printing over areas that have
		overlapping seams on the reverse side.
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