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Xerox FaxCentre 2218 User Manual

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Xerox FaxCentre 2218 User Guide

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Troubleshooting

Half of the page is blank

The page layout is too
complex.

Reduce the resolution setting from 600 dpi to
300 dpi. Install more RAM in the computer.

The page orientation may
be incorrect.

Change the page orientation in the printer setup
dialog.

Printing is too slow

The computer parallel
port may not be set for
high speed
communications.

If the computer is equipped with an ECP parallel
port, enable this mode of operation. Refer to the
Enabling High Speed Printer Communications
section of the PC’s user guide.

Computer may not have
enough memory (RAM).

Install more RAM in the computer.

Print job is too large

Reduce resolution from 1200 dpi to 600 dpi.

Irregular faded patches
of print

There is a paper quality
problem.

Use only paper that meets the specifications
required by the product.

Toner may be unevenly
distributed.

Remove the Toner Cartridge and shake it gently
to distribute the toner evenly. Then reinstall the
toner cartridge.

Black staining

There is a paper quality
problem.

Use only paper that meets the specifications
required by the product.

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 the printing
layout to avoid printing over areas that have
overlapping seams on the reverse side.

Missing characters

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.

Back of printout is dirty

The transfer roller may be
dirty.

Print a few blank pages to clean the transfer
roller.

Incorrect fonts

TrueType fonts may be
disabled.

Use the fonts dialog box in the Control Panel to
enable TrueType fonts.

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SUGGESTED SOLUTION

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