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Controlling print quality, Paper and media, Print-quality modes – Xerox WorkCentre 7970-3795 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Controlling Print Quality

Various factors can affect the quality of the output of your printer. For consistent and optimum print

quality, use paper designed for your printer, and correctly set the Print-Quality Mode and Color

Adjustments. Follow the guidelines in this section to maintain optimum print quality from your printer.

Temperature and humidity affect the quality of the printed output. For details, see

Environmental

Specifications

on page 289.

Paper and Media

Your printer is designed to use various paper and other media types. Follow the guidelines in this section

for the best print quality and to avoid jams:
• Use only Xerox approved paper. For details, see

Supported Paper

on page 50.

• Use only dry, undamaged paper.

CAUTION:

Some paper and other media types can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams,

or damage your printer. Do not use the following:

• Rough or porous paper
• Inkjet paper
• Non-laser glossy or coated paper
• Paper that has been photocopied
• Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
• Paper with cutouts or perforations
• Stapled paper
• Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips
• Padded envelopes
• Plastic media

• Ensure the paper type selected in your print driver matches the paper type on which you are printing.
• If you have the same size paper loaded in more than one tray, ensure that the proper tray is selected

in the print driver.

• Store your paper and other media properly for optimum print quality. For details, see

Paper Storage

Guidelines

on page 51.

Print-Quality Modes

Select the correct print-quality setting for your print job from the print driver. For instructions on setting

the print quality, see

Selecting Printing Options

on page 77. To control the print quality:

• Use the print-quality settings in the print driver to control print quality. If the print quality is not

suitable, adjust the print-quality setting to an higher level.

• Use only Xerox approved paper. For details, see

Supported Paper

on page 50.

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