Xerox 4508 User Guide
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
C h a p t e r 6 : T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ❖ 6-13
Solving
Print Quality
Problems
The following table lists common print quality problems, the
possible cause, and recommended actions.
Table 6.3
Solving print quality problems
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action(s)
Light/faint prints
Overall image is lighter than
normal
normal
EconoMode turned on
Turn off EconoMode
Density set incorrectly
Reset to Medium
Toner level low/empty
Remove Printer Cartridge, shake
it several times, then reinstall
it several times, then reinstall
Blank prints
Entire printer page is blank with no
visible print
visible print
If just installed, the Printer
Cartridge insert (tape) may still be
in place
Cartridge insert (tape) may still be
in place
Remove the tape insert
Defective Printer Cartridge or low
on toner
on toner
Replace Printer Cartridge
Multiple sheets are being fed from
the paper tray at the same time
the paper tray at the same time
Remove paper from paper tray and
fan it. Ensure that paper is correctly
loaded in tray with edges under
metal corners
fan it. Ensure that paper is correctly
loaded in tray with edges under
metal corners
No printable data received from
computer
computer
Print a Self-Test page. If the
Self-Test page is normal, check
the following:
Self-Test page is normal, check
the following:
• Interface cable between
computer and printer
• Printer setup and application
software
If the Self-Test page is blank,
contact your dealer or Xerox/
Rank Xerox
contact your dealer or Xerox/
Rank Xerox
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