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.
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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
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Paper in Trays 2–3
on page 4-12.
Horizontal bands,
approximately 22 mm
wide, appear vertically
every 73 mm
The 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 objects
Color to color alignment is not correct
Use the automatic color registration. See
Color Registration
on page 6-6.
Symptom
Reason/Action