User manual XEROX PHASER 3150

[. . . ] Xerox Corporation is not responsible for any changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this manual. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Xerox Corporation. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms of matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen, such as styles, templates, icons, screen displays, looks, etc. [. . . ] For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. PRINTING TASKS 4. 23 5 Double-click your printer icon. 11 For Windows NT 4. 0, click OK. For Windows 2000/XP, click Apply and click OK. 4. 24 PRINTING TASKS 5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes: · Maintaining the Toner Cartridge · Cleaning the Printer · Printing Configuration Page Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind. · Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. · Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. · To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a Standard Capacity toner cartridge lasts an average of 3, 500 pages and a High Capacity toner cartridge lasts an average of 5, 000 pages. 5. 2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open. 5 2 Pull the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer. CAUTIONS: · Avoid reaching too far into the printer. · To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat and clean place. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5. 3 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the toner cartridge snaps into place. 5 Close the front cover. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. 5. 4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing the toner (see page 5. 3) or the LED blinks orange, replace the toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2. 4. Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. NOTE: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). CAUTION: Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can discolor or crack the cabinet. 5 Cleaning the Outside Clean the cabinet of the printer with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside of it. Cleaning the Inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems. Cleaning inside the printer 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the printer to cool. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5. 5 2 Open the front cover. Pull the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer. 3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. NOTE: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. [. . . ] Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components: · Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur. · Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0. 25 in. ) curl, and should not contain air. · Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. [. . . ]