Xerox Phaser 3155 User Manual

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Chapter
Adjustments and 
Calibrations
In this chapter...
•Adjustments
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Adjustments and Calibrations
Adjustments
Altitude Specifications
Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which varies by altitude. The 
following information contains instructions and specifications for adjusting 
altitude information for the Phaser 3140/3155/3160.
Note
Verify the Phaser 3140/3155/3160 printer driver has been installed.
Prior to performing the altitude adjustment procedure, determine the altitude 
location of the printer and the appropriate value to be adjusted for the printer.
Making Altitude Adjustments
For Phaser 3160
1. From the  Start menu, select  Programs >  Xerox Phaser 3160  > Printer 
Settings Utility .
2. On the left column, select  Setting.
3. On the right column, select  Altitude Adjustment.
4. On the  Altitude Adjustment  pull-down menu, select the appropriate altitude 
setting for the printer.
5. Click the  Apply button to change the altitude information.
6. Click the  Exit button to close the  Printer Settings Utilit y window.
High 1
Normal Value
High 2
High 3
4,000 m
3,000 m
2,000 m
1,000 m
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Adjustments and Calibrations
For Phaser 3140 and 3155
1. Click the Windows Start menu.
• For Windows 2000, select  Settings > Printers .
• For Windows XP/2003, select  Control Panel > Printers and Faxes .
• For Windows 2008/Vista, select  Control Panel > Hardware and Sound  > 
Printers .
2. Select the your printer’s driver and right-click to open  Properties.
3. In printer driver properties, select  Device Options.
4. Select necessary options in the  Altitude Adjustment drop-down list.
5. Click  OK.
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							7
Chapter
Cleaning and 
Maintenance
In this chapter...
• Service Maintenance Procedure
•Cleaning
•Maintenance
•Firmware Updates
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Service Maintenance Procedure
Perform the following procedures whenever you check, service, or repair a printer. 
Cleaning the printer, as outlined in the following steps, assures proper operation 
and reduces the probability of service calls in the future.
The frequency of use, Average Monthly Print Volume (AMPV), media used, and 
environment determine how critical cleaning the printer is and how often it is 
necessary.
Recommended Tools
• Toner vacuum cleaner
•Clean water
• Clean, dry, lint-free cloth
• Black light-protective bag
Cleaning
Perform these cleaning steps as indicated by the operating environment.
Wa r ni n g
Never apply alcohol or other chemicals to any parts of the printer. Do not use 
aerosol cleaners; they may be explosive and flammable under certain 
conditions.
Caution
Never use a damp cloth to clean up toner. Be sure to place the Print Cartridge 
in a light-protective bag as exposure to light can quickly degrade performance 
and result in early failure.
1. Record number of sheets printed.
2. Print several sheets of paper to check for problems or defects.
3. Turn the printer Off and disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove the Print Cartridge, Transfer Roller, Fuser, side covers, and Rear Cover  before cleaning each part  and the printer’s interior.
5. Clean the Fan.
6. Ensure that all cover vents are clean and free of obstructions.
7. Remove and clean the paper trays.
8. Clean all rubber rollers with a lint-free  cloth slightly dampened with cold water.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Cartridge
Caution
Do not touch the OPC Drum or expose the Print Cartridge to light for more 
than 5 minutes.
1. Open the Front Cover.
2. Remove the Print Cartridge (page 8-6).
3. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe to clean the Print Cartridge.
4. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe any dust and/or spilled toner from the Print  Cartridge area. Remove any paper debris from the area.
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Cleaning the Laser Unit
1. Open the Font Cover.
2. Remove the Print Cartridge (page 8-6).
3. Use a dry Q-tip to wipe the long strip of glass of the Laser Unit.
Printing the Print Cleaning Page
If the printer has blurred or smeared printouts, you can clear the problem by 
printing a cleaning sheet.
In Ready mode, press and hold the Cancel button for approximately 10 seconds 
until the status LED blinks fast, and then release.
For more information on other internal printer pages, see “Reports” on page 4-2.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintenance
RIP Procedures
Perform these maintenance procedures while servicing the printer.
• Clean the Feed Rollers, Exit Rollers, and Guides; replace if necessary.
• Remove and clean the paper tray.
• Print the Configuration and Error Information reports (page 4-2);
 diagnose 
and repair any problems as indicated.
• Check cleanliness of the interior and exterior, including fan; if necessary, clean  (dust or vacuum) these areas.
• Review proper printer operation using a customer file, if possible. Check with  the customer regarding any special applications they may be using.
• Review with the customer all work performed and discuss proper printer care.
Firmware Updates
The Controller Board firmware can be updated by customers and service 
technicians. Firmware updates are available at www.xerox.com/office/support.
Firmware Update Procedures
There are two methods for upgrading firmware, USB and Network. 1. Down load the applicable files from the Xerox support web site. Unzip  (decompress) the files.
2. Be sure your appropriate firmware updating option (Network or USB) is  available and connected.
3. Reboot the printer.
Using a USB Connection
Before starting the following procedure, download the firmware package from the 
Xerox web site.
1. Connect PC and printer with a USB Cable.
2. Unzip all of the files included in the downloaded firmware file.
3. At the DOS Prompt, verify that you’re at the root directory of the file. Type  usblist2  Rom_file_name .fls and press  Enter.
4. On the printer’s Control Panel, the red LED starts blinking. When the firmware  update is complete, the red LED stops blinking and the printer resets.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Using a Network Connection
1. Ensure the printer is connected to the computer with a network connection.
2. Verify that you have downloaded the *.fls file.
3. Open a web browser.
4. Enter the printer’s IP address.
5. The CentreWare IS window is displayed.
6. Click the 
Print tab.
7. On the left side, click  Firmware Download.
8. Click the  Browse button and locate the “*.fls” file on your computer.
9. Select the “*.fls” file and click  Open.
10. Click the Blue button to start the firmware update process.
11. A processing window is displayed.
12. Click  OK to close the status window when the firmware upgrade is complete.
13. Print a Configuration page and verify the firmware information.
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