Xerox Phaser 4510DX User Manual

							Printing on Specialty Media
Phaser® 4510 Laser Printer
3-45 7.If you selected 
New Custom Size, select the custom width and height:
a.For 
Short Edge, use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons to specify the short 
edge, and then press the OKbutton.
b.For 
Long Edge, use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons to specify the long 
edge, and then press the OK button.
c.If the control panel prompts you for the 
Paper Orientation, use the Up Arrow and 
Down Arrow buttons to select the direction you are feeding the paper into the tray.
Note:When you define a new custom size, it is stored in the printer so it can be used 
again. Up to five custom sizes can be stored in the printer. If you define a new custom size 
after five custom sizes have been stored, the new custom size replaces the least recently 
used.
8.Either use the custom size as the document size in the application or select the appropriate 
tray as the paper source.
Creating Custom Paper Types
Custom paper types are created in CentreWare IS and appear in the printer driver, control 
panel, and CentreWare IS. Use this feature to create your own custom paper type with specific 
settings that you can reuse for routine print jobs, for example, monthly reports.
To create custom paper types:
1.Launch your web browser.
2.Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3.Click Properties.
4.Select the General folder on the left navigation panel.
5.Select Custom Paper Types.
6.Enter or modify the settings, and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
Note:For more information about creating custom paper types, click the Help button on the 
Properties tab to view the online help.
Long-Edge Feed Short-Edge Feed
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							Phaser® 4510 Laser Printer
4-1 This chapter includes:
■Controlling the Quality of Your Prints on page 4-2
■Solving Print-Quality Problems on page 4-3
Print Quality
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							Controlling the Quality of Your Prints
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Controlling the Quality of Your Prints
The print-quality mode directly controls the quality of your prints, and the paper type directly 
controls the print speed. You can change these settings in the printer driver or on the control 
panel.
Note:Driver settings override the control panel settings. 
See also: 
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/4510suppor
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Selecting a Print-Quality Mode
There are two print-quality modes:
To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver:
Print-Quality Mode Type of Print Job
600 x 600 dpiBest general-purpose mode for high-speed printing. Produces crisp, 
bright prints.
True 1200 x 1200 dpiHighest-quality prints with best detail. Recommended for photo prints.
Produces superior text resolution.
Operating System Steps
Windows Vista, 
Windows 2000, 
Windows XP, or 
Windows Server 2003On the Paper/Output tab, select a print-quality mode.
Mac OS X (version 
10.2 and higher) 
driver:In the Print dialog box, select Image Quality from the drop-down list, and 
then select a print quality mode from the Print Quality drop-down list.
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							Solving Print-Quality Problems
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Solving Print-Quality Problems
Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality prints. If you observe print-
quality problems, use the information in this topic to diagnose the problem.
For best results, use only Xerox Printing Media. For information on supported paper types and 
weights, see Supported Paper and Media on page 3-3.
Caution:Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty 
media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction 
Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. 
Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
Note:If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type and size on 
the control panel to match what is loaded in the tray.
This section includes:
■Light Prints on page 4-4
■Blank Prints on page 4-5
■Black Prints on page 4-6
■Horizontal Line Deletions on page 4-7
■Vertical Line Deletions on page 4-8
■Horizontal Dark Streaks on page 4-9
■Vertical Dark Streaks on page 4-10
■Dark Spots or Marks on page 4-11
■Unfused or Partially Fused Image on page 4-12
■Wrinkled Prints on page 4-13
■Blurred Prints on page 4-14
■Random or Spot Deletions on page 4-14
■Repeating Defects on page 4-15
■Setting the Fuser Temperature on page 4-16
■Print Area Is Not Centered on the Paper on page 4-17
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							Solving Print-Quality Problems
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Light Prints
The overall image is lighter than normal.
Possible Causes Solutions
The paper may be damp. Replace the paper.
You may be using Draft mode. Turn off Draft mode.
The toner level may be low. If the print cartridge is low on toner, replace it.
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Blank Prints
The entire printed page is blank with no visible print.
Possible Causes Solutions
If you just installed a new print cartridge, the 
yellow sealing tape may still be in place.Remove the tape.
Multiple sheets may have been fed from the 
paper tray at the same time.Remove the paper from the paper tray and fan it. 
Also, ensure that the paper is correctly loaded in 
the tray.
Printable data may not have been received from 
the computer.Print a Configuration page. 
■If the Configuration page prints correctly, 
check the interface cable between the 
computer and printer, the printer setup, and 
application software. 
■If the Configuration page is blank, replace the 
print cartridge then reprint the Configuration 
page. If the Configuration page still is blank, 
contact your Customer Support Center.
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Black Prints
The entire printed page is black.
Possible Causes Solutions
The print cartridge may be defective. Replace the print cartridge.
Printable data from the computer may be 
corrupted.Print a Configuration page. 
■If the Configuration page prints correctly, 
check the interface cable between the 
computer and the printer, and the application 
software. 
■If the connections appear normal, contact 
your Customer Support Center.
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Horizontal Line Deletions
There are areas of print deletions that appear across the paper. 
Possible Causes Solutions
The print cartridge may not be installed correctly. Remove and re-install the print cartridge.
The print cartridge may be defective or at the end 
of its life.Replace the print cartridge.
The transfer roller may be defective. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance 
kit).
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Vertical Line Deletions
There are areas of print deletions that form narrow lines. 
Possible Causes Solutions
The paper may be defective with creases, folds, 
etc.Replace the paper.
The print cartridge may be defective or at the end 
of its life.Replace the print cartridge.
The transfer roller may be defective. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance 
kit).
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Horizontal Dark Streaks
There are black lines that appear horizontally on the page. 
Possible Causes Solutions
The print cartridge may be defective or at the end 
of its life.Replace the print cartridge.
The paper path may be contaminated with toner. Print several blank sheets of paper to remove the 
toner accumulations.
The fuser may be defective. Replace the fuser (in the maintenance kit).
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