Xerox Phaser 6180DN User Manual
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Description of Menu Items Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 5-13 Maintenance Mode Use this menu to initialize the NVM, or to adjust the configurations for each type of paper. PCL Specifies the settings for the PCL. Item Description Auto Adjust Regi Adjust the color registration automatically. Selecting On adjusts the color registration automatically. The default is On. Adjust ColorRegi Correct the color registration manually. For details, refer to Color Registration on page 6-6. ■Auto Adjust Correct the color registration. ■Color Regi Chart Prints the correction chart. ■Enter Number Enter the number to correct the registration. Init PrintMeter Initializes the print meter. Initialize NVM Initializes the settings stored in the NVM except for the network settings. The NVM is a nonvolatile memory that stores the printer settings even after the power is turned off. After executing this function and restarting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values. ■You cannot execute this menu during printing. ■You need to restart the printer to activate this setting. After making the setting, turn off the printer and then turn it on again. Reset Fuser Life Resets the count for fuser life to 0. Item Description Paper Tray Specifies the paper tray to be used for printing. ■Auto (default) The tray is selected automatically when print data is sent. ■Tray 1 (MPT) ■Tr a y 2 ■Tr a y 3 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Description of Menu Items Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 5-14 Output Size Specifies the paper size to be printed. ■A4 ■B5 ■A5 ■8.5x11 ■8.5x13 ■8.5x14 ■7.25x10.5 ■Monarch Env ■DL Envelope ■C5 Envelope ■Com 10 Env ■Custom Orientation The paper printing direction can be selected from Portrait and Landscape. The default is Portrait. 2 Sided Specifies the 2-sided printing settings. ■2-Sided Print Specifies whether to perform 2-sided printing. The default is Off. ■Binding Edge Specifies the binding direction from Flip Long Edge or Flip Short Edge. The default is Flip Long Edge. Font Specifies the font used. The default is Courier. Symbol Set Specifies the font for symbols. The default is ROMAN-8. Font Size Specifies the font size. The default is 12.00. You can specify a value between 4.00 and 50.00 in increments of 0.25. Font Pitch Specifies the character spacing. The default is 10.00. You can specify a value between 6.00 and 24.00 in increments of 0.01. Form Line Specifies the form line (the number of lines per form). The default is 64. You can specify a value between 5 and 128 in increments of 1. Quantity Specifies the copies to be printed between 1 to 999. The default is 1. Image Enhance Selects whether to perform image enhancement. Image enhancement is a feature that makes the boundary line between black and white smoother to decrease jags and enhance the visual appearance. The default is On. Hex Dump Specifies whether to print the data sent from a computer in the ASCII code corresponding to the hexadecimal notation format in order to check the data contents. The default is Disable. Draft Mode Specifies whether to print in draft mode. The default is Disable. Item Description Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Description of Menu Items Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 5-15 Control Panel Specifies whether to limit menu operations with a password to avoid changing the printer settings by accident. Line Termination Sets the line termination. ■Off (default) The line termination command is not added. CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF ■Add-LF The LF command is added. CR=CR-LF, LF=LF, FF=FF ■Add-CR The CR command is added. CR=CR, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF ■CR-XX The CR and LF commands are added. CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF Output Color Specifies the color mode to Color or Black. This settings is used when the color printing mode setting is not specified for the print job that is sent to the printer. ■Black (default) Prints in black and white mode. ■Color Prints is the color mode. Item Description Panel Lock Specifies whether to limit the menu operations with a password. Selecting On requires the operator to enter the password. If On is set, then you must enter the password to use the Admin Menu. The default is Off. Item Description Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Menu List Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 5-16 Menu List The Menu Map helps you navigate the control panel menus. To print the Menu Map: 1.On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Information Pgs, and then press the OK button. 2.Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to print. Note:Print the Menu Map to see other information pages available for printing. See also: Description of Menu Items on page 5-4 Main operation and buttons on the control panel Display/close the Menu screenMenu button Switch between the menu levelsForward Arrow button (moves one level downwards) or Back Arrow button (moves one level upwards) Switch between menu or items in the same levelUp Arrow button (displays the previous menu or item) or Down Arrow button (displays the next menu or item) Move the cursor (_) of the setting value the right or leftForward Arrow button (moves to the right) or Back Arrow button (moves to the left) Confirm setting OK button Reset settings to default valuePress Up Arrow and Down Arrow button at the same time. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-1 This chapter includes: ■Print-Quality Problems on page 6-2 ■Color Registration on page 6-6 Print Quality Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Print-Quality Problems Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-2 Print-Quality Problems When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to correct the problem. If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox Customer Support or your reseller. Symptom Reason/Action Faded printouts Multiple colors faded: ■The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. ■The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. ■The paper is damp. Replace the paper. See About Paper on page 4-5. ■The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. ■The high-voltage supply is defective. See the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6180support , for assistance. Only one color faded: ■Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary. Stray black dots or white areas (drop outs)The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. ■Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary. ■Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Print-Quality Problems Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-3 Vertical black or color streaksMultiple colored streaks or lines: ■The transfer unit, or fuser, is old or damaged. Check the condition of the transfer unit and fuser, and replace as necessary. ■The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. Streak in only one color: ■Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary. Verify that the print cartridge meets specifications, and replace if necessary. Recurring smudges Dirt in the paper path. Print several blank sheets. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit, or fuser, is old or damaged. Check the condition of the transfer unit and fuser, and replace as necessary. Toner smears when rubbedThe paper is damp. Replace the paper. See About Paper on page 4-5. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your print driver settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. The fuser is old or damaged. Replace the fuser. Symptom Reason/Action Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Print-Quality Problems Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-4 Blank pages Two or more sheets may be feeding at once. Remove the paper stack from the tray, fan it, and reinsert it. The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. The high-voltage supply is defective. See the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6180support , for assistance. Hair-like marks appear in or around black half-tone printing Shadows appear around areas of dense black printingThe paper was left unwrapped for a long time (especially in a dry environment). Replace the paper. See About Paper on page 4-5. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your print driver settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. Color around the edge of printing is incorrectThe color registration is incorrect. Adjust the color registration. See Color Registration on page 6-6. Colored dots are printed at regular intervals (about 28 mm)The print cartridge is dirty. Clean the print cartridge. Partial blanks, creased paper, or blotted printingThe paper is damp. Replace the paper. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit, or fuser, is not installed correctly. Reinstall the transfer unit and/or fuser. The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. Condensation inside the printer causes partial blanks or creased paper. Turn the printer on, and leave it on, for at least one hour to get rid of the condensation. If the problems still occurs, see the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6180support , for assistance. Symptom Reason/Action Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Print-Quality Problems Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-5 Vertical blanks The laser is being blocked. Remove the print cartridges and clean all debris from the laser len(s) with a lint free cloth. The transfer unit, or fuser, is old or damaged. Check the condition of the transfer unit and fuser, and replace as necessary. The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges. ■Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary. Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. Slanted printing The paper guides in tray 2, tray 3, or Tray 1 (MPT) are not set correctly. Reset the paper guides in tray 2, tray 3, or Tray 1 (MPT). See Loading Paper in Trays 2–3 on page 4-12. Horizontal bands, approximately 22 mm wide, appear vertically every 73 mmThe print cartridge has been exposed to too much light; possibly from leaving the front door open too long. Replace the print cartridge. Colors are blurry or there is white area around objectsColor to color alignment is not correct Use the automatic color registration. See Color Registration on page 6-6. Symptom Reason/Action Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Color Registration Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 6-6 Color Registration Color registration can be adjusted by the printer automatically, or you can manually adjust it. Color registration should be adjusted any time the printer is moved. Automatic Color Registration Adjustment Use the following procedure to perform automatic color registration adjustment. Note:An automatic color registration adjustment is performed every time a new print cartridge is installed. 1.Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen. 2.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 3.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Maintenance Mode is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 4.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Adjust ColorRegi is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 5.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Auto Adjust is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 6.Press the OK button when Are you sure? is displayed. The adjustment is complete when Ready is displayed on the control panel. Manual Color Registration Adjustment You can fine tune color registration by performing a manual adjustment of color registration. Printing the Color Registration Correction Chart 1.Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen. 2.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 3.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Maintenance Mode is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 4.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Adjust ColorRegi is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 5.Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Color Regi Chart is displayed, then press the OK button. The Color Registration Correction Chart is printed. When printing is finished, the print screen is displayed again. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals