Xerox WorkCentre 4118xn User Manual

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10 Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs on your machine, the instructions in this 
chapter will enable you to identify and clear the fault, or locate 
further assistance.
¾General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
¾Fault Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
¾Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
¾LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
¾Problem and Solutions Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
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General
A variety of situations can affect the quality of the output. For optimal performance, ensure the 
following guidelines are followed: 
¾Do not position the machine in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a radiator.
¾Avoid sudden changes in the environment surrounding the machine. When a change 
occurs, allow the machine at least two hours to adjust to its new environment, depending 
on the extent of the change. 
¾Follow routine maintenance schedules for cleaning areas such as the Document Glass 
and Control Panel.
¾Always set the guides in the Paper Trays to the size of the media in the tray.
¾Ensure paper clips and paper debris do not contaminate the machine.
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Fault Clearance
When a fault occurs, check the Status Map on the Control Panel. A red flashing LED identifies 
the problem area:-
Status Map
Document Jams
If a document jams while it is feeding through the Document Feeder, ‘Document Jam’ displays 
and the Document Jam LED on the Status Map flashes.
Details for clearing the three areas of the Document Feeder are given below.
Input Misfeed
Paper 
JamBypass
Tray 1
Tray 2
1
¾Open the Document Feeder top 
cover.
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Exit Misfeed
2
¾Pull the document gently to the 
right and out of the Document 
Feeder.
¾Close the Document Feeder top 
cover.
¾Feed the documents back into 
the Document Feeder.
1
¾Open the Document Feeder and 
turn the roller knob to remove the 
misfed documents from the exit 
area.
If the jammed document 
cannot be easily removed, 
skip to Roller Misfeed.
2
¾Close the Document Feeder and 
reload the documents.
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Roller Misfeed
1
¾Open the Document Feeder.
¾Turn the release knob to enable 
easy removal of the misfed 
document from the exit area. 
Carefully pull the document to the 
right using both hands.
2
¾Close the Document Feeder and 
reload the documents.
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Paper Jams
If paper jams occur, ‘Paper Jam’ displays and the Paper Jam or Paper Tray LED on the Status 
Map flashes to indicate the problem area. Follow the steps below to clear the jam. To avoid 
tearing paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly.
Paper Feed Area
If the paper jams in the feed area ’Paper Jam 0’ displays.
1
¾Pull out the Paper Tray.
¾When the tray is fully out, lift the 
front part of the tray slightly to 
release the tray from the 
machine.
2
¾Remove the jammed paper by 
gently pulling it straight out.
¾Once you remove the jammed 
paper, open the side cover and 
close it to clear the ’Paper Jam 0’ 
message from the display.
3
¾If there is any resistance and the 
paper does not move immediately 
when pulled, pull the release 
lever to open the side cover.
¾Carefully remove the misfed 
paper in the direction shown.
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Paper Exit Area
If the paper is jammed in the exit area, ’Paper Jam 2’ displays.
4
¾Close the cover.
¾Insert the paper tray. Lower the 
rear part of the tray to align the 
rear edge with the corresponding 
slot in the machine, then insert it 
completely.
1
¾Pull the Release Lever to open 
the side cover.
CAUTION: Ensure the side cover 
is always open before opening 
the front cover.
¾Open the front cover.
2
¾Pull down on the Fuser Lever. 
This will release pressure on the 
paper.
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3
¾Turn the Jam Remove Lever in 
the direction of the arrow to move 
the paper to the exit area.
¾Gently pull the paper out through 
the exit area.
4
¾Push the Fuser Lever up.
5
¾Turn the Jam Remove Lever 
back to the original position.
¾Close the front cover and side 
cover.
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2 Sided Jam
If a paper jam occurs in the 2 Sided module, ’Duplex Jam’ displays and the Paper Jam LED 
on the Status Map flashes.
Bypass Tray Jam
If you try to print using the Bypass Tray and the machine does not detect paper due to no paper 
or improper paper loading, ’Bypass Jam’ displays and the Bypass Tray LED on the Status Map 
flashes. 
’Bypass Jam’ may also occur when the paper has not fed correctly in the machine.
1
¾Pull the Release Lever to open 
the side cover.
¾Remove the jammed paper.
2
¾Close the side cover.
1
¾Open the Bypass Tray and pull 
the paper out of the machine.
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Customer Support
If a fault cannot be resolved by following the LCD instructions, check the troubleshooting 
tables in the next section - they may help to solve the problem quickly. 
If you need further assistance or information, please visit the Xerox website for online 
solutions and support:
http://www.xerox.com
If the problem persists, contact the Xerox Welcome Center or your local Xerox representative. 
The serial number of the machine will be required, together with any relevant error codes.
)For information on locating the serial number, please refer to “Customer Support” on page 1-5.
# ____________________________________________
To access the serial number open the side cover using the release latch and then open the 
front door. The serial number is located on the panel above the Toner Cartridge.
The Xerox Welcome Center or local representative telephone number is provided when the 
machine is installed. For convenience and future reference, please record the telephone 
number in the space below:
Xerox Welcome Center or local representative telephone number:
# ____________________________________________
Xerox US Welcome Center: 1-800-821-2797
Xerox Canada Welcome Center: 1-800-93-XEROX (1-800-939-3769)
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