Xerox 6250B - Phaser Color Laser Printer Manual

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Print-Quality Problems
This topic includes:
"Paper Type" on page 4-12
"Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems" on page 4-12
"Color Settings" on page 4-16
"Color Calibration" on page 4-16
"Lighten/Darken Colors" on page 4-16
"Balance Colors" on page 4-17
"Calibrate Margins" on page 4-18
Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality color prints. If you observe print-
quality problems, use the information on these pages to troubleshoot the problem.
For detailed, online support information, go to www.xerox.com/officeprinting/infoSMART.
For suggestions on using color, go to www.colorconnection.xerox.com.

Paper Type

Caution
If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type on the front
panel to match the paper that you loaded. If you fail to do this, print-quality problems
can occur and the fuser can be damaged.
For best results, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media. They are guaranteed to
produce excellent results on your Phaser printer—your Phaser printer and Phaser media are
Made for Each Other.
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.
Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Phaser® 6250 Color Laser Printer
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  • Page 1: Paper Type

    If you fail to do this, print-quality problems can occur and the fuser can be damaged. For best results, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results on your Phaser printer—your Phaser printer and Phaser media are Made for Each Other.
  • Page 2 Print-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems Problem Solution Lines, Smudges, or Streaks Verify that the paper you are using is the correct type for the printer and is properly loaded. For Black and/or colored areas appear on the page information on supported paper types and in all colors and/or in non-printed areas.
  • Page 3 Smeared toner ■ Damage caused by using unsupported media is Light bands on print ■ not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. For a list of transparency part numbers, print the ■ Paper Tips Page.
  • Page 4 For information about PANTONE color matching, PANTONE Colors Do Not Match see the infoSMART Knowledge Base at Colors printed on the document do not match www.xerox.com/officeprinting/infoSMART. View the Phaser 6250 PANTONE color chart. document # 7456. Phaser® 6250 Color Laser Printer 4-15...
  • Page 5: Color Settings

    Print-Quality Problems Color Settings The print-quality mode and TekColor correction directly control the quality of your prints. You can change these settings in the printer driver or at the printer’s front panel. Note Driver settings override the printer’s front panel settings. For more information on using color, go to Reference/Printing/Using Color on the User...
  • Page 6: Balance Colors

    Print-Quality Problems Balance Colors The Balance Colors procedure sets the balance between the primary colors (cyan, magenta, and yellow) to simulate black. Each of the color balance information pages (like the page illustrated on the right) contains Phaser a large cluster of circles, numbered from 0 to Light Color Balance Adjustment 54, that vary in hue.
  • Page 7: Calibrate Margins

    Print-Quality Problems Calibrate Margins Use the Calibrate Margins menu to adjust the printed area to fit within the edges of the paper. The imaging area appears as a dashed rectangle; the printer does not print outside this rectangle. Adjusting Side 1 Margins At the printer’s front panel, select Troubleshooting, then press the OK button.
  • Page 8 Print-Quality Problems Adjusting Side 2 Margins with Duplex Option With side 1 facing you, hold the print up to a strong light. Note the shadow of the solid lines printed on side 2. To move the dashed rectangle you see on the page to the position you want: Side 2 “A”...

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