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ROUBLESHOOTING
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Printing
N
OTE
:
Intermittent print quality and color quality problems are difficult to trace. Before you try to troubleshoot print quality problems,
print a color Test Page to make sure that the copier does not need servicing or adjusting.
Test Page fails to print.
The copier is not ready to print.
Make sure that the copier is turned on and ready to print.
A problem exists with the connection
between the E-8100 and the copier.
1. Recheck that the copier interface cable is present and
properly connected to the E-8100 and the copier (see
2. If the problem persists:
• Recycle power on the copier.
• Recycle power on the E-8100 by shutting down through the
Functions menu, waiting 10 seconds, and then powering
the E-8100 back on (see
3. If the problem persists, replace the copier interface cable
(see
).
4. If the problem persists, replace the video board (see
).
5. If the problem persists, you may need to service the copier.
E-8100 appears in the list
of printers on the
customer’s workstation,
but certain jobs do not
print.
A PostScript error
Make sure that “Print to PostScript Error” in Setup
is set to “Yes.” Check for error messages on the E-8100
output.
An application problem
1. Print a job from a different application to determine if the
problem is associated with a particular application.
2. Make sure that the connection between the E-8100 and the
workstation is working by downloading a Test Page from the
workstation, or by printing a simple file such as
a text file.
3. Resend the problem file.
Symptom
Possible cause
Suggested action