Print Quality
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer
10-22
Toner smears when
rubbed
The paper is damp.
Replace the paper. See
About Paper
on page 5-6.
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 5-6.
The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges.
Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) are genuine Xerox cartridges,
and replace if necessary.
The fuser is old or damaged.
Replace the fuser.
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) are genuine Xerox cartridges,
and replace if necessary.
The transfer unit is old or damaged.
Replace the transfer unit.
The high-voltage supply is defective.
Go to the Xerox Support website,
www.xerox.com/office/6180MFPsupport
,
for assistance.
Hair-like marks appear
in or around black
half-tone printing
Shadows appear
around areas of dense
black printing
The paper was left unwrapped for a long time (especially in a dry
environment).
Replace the paper. See
About Paper
on page 5-6.
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 5-6.
The transfer unit is old or damaged.
Replace the transfer unit.
Color around the edge
of printing is incorrect
The color registration is incorrect.
Adjust the color registration. See
Color Registration
on page 10-25.
Colored dots are
printed at regular
intervals (about 28 mm)
The print cartridge is dirty.
Clean the print cartridge.
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