Printing Quality Problems - Xerox WorkCentre PE220 User Manual

9 Troubleshooting

Printing Quality Problems

9-16
If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you
may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the
problem.
Condition
Light or faded If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
print The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
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Cartridge Toner on page 8-6
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print quality, install a new print cartridge.
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The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example,
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the paper is too moist or too rough.
on page 10-6
If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too
low. Adjust the print resolution. For details, see
page 5-1
A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that
the print cartridge needs cleaning.
page 8-8
The surface of the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty.
Clean the LSU (
Contact a service representative.
Toner specks The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the
paper is too moist or too rough.
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Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If defects
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occur, the problem will likely correct itself after running five
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(5) blank sheets.
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The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your
machine.
The paper path may need cleaning.
page 8-8
Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the
page:
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A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the
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job.
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The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper
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has moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of paper.
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Paper Specifications on page 10-6
The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or
brand of paper.
The print cartridge may be defective.
defects on page 9-17
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service
representative.
Suggested solutions
extend the print cartridge life.
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Cleaning the Inside on page 8-3
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Cleaning the Inside on page 8-3
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Redistributing Print
If this does not improve the
Paper Specifications
Cleaning the Drum on
Paper Specifications on
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Cleaning the Drum on
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Vertical repetitive
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Printing on
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