Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
User Guide
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Printing-related Troubleshooting
1. Printing is partially stained or incomplete.
Note:
Proper print quality may not be obtained with media other than recommended ones.
2. The printing position is incorrect (areas of the media cannot be printed)
3. Printing is blurred
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Has the media absorbed 
moisture?
Replace it with new media. Replacing Roll Media
2 Are you using folded or 
wrinkled media?
3 Does the media bend? Use recommended media.
When using media other than the 
dedicated one, set the Vacuum Fan 
menu.
Media Type
Vacuum Fan Menu
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Is the loading position of the 
media correct?
Set the media correctly. Setting Roll Media
2 Did you set up the origin and 
print position?
Cancel or reset the settings of the 
origin and print position.
Menu Overview
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Are you using recommended 
media?
Use recommended media. Media Type
2 Are you using thick or thin 
media?
Use recommended media. Media Type
3 Is the media printed on the 
printing surface?
Confirm the printing surface of 
the media and set it correctly.
Media Handling
4 Did you perform Alignment? Perform Alignment. Adjust Print
5 Did you perform Media feed 
compensation?
Perform Media feed 
compensation.
Media Feed Compensation
6 Is each heater set to the 
appropriate temperature?
Set each heater to the 
appropriate temperature.
Pre-Heater Menu through 
After Heater menu
7 Is the head height set to "High?" Return the head height to 
"Normal (Low)".
Head Height Adjustment