Print-Quality Problems
Xerox
®
 B215 Multifunction Printer
User Guide
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Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too 
moist or rough. For details, refer to Supported Paper.
• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your printer, refer to Cleaning 
the Printer.
• The paper path may need cleaning, refer to Cleaning the Printer.
Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.
• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its 
surface. Try a different brand of paper. For details, refer to Supported Paper.
• The paper is damaged. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to 
reject toner. Try a new ream or brand of paper.
• Set the correct paper type option. For details, refer to Paper Tab.
• If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.
White Spots  If white spots appear on the page:
• The paper is too rough and dirt from the paper falls to the inner areas of the 
printer on to the transfer roller. Clean the inside of your printer, refer to Cleaning 
the Printer.
• The paper path may need cleaning, refer to Cleaning the Printer.
Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page, isolate the problem to copying, printing 
or scanning and perform the following:
• If copying or scanning, check the CVT glass and document glass and if necessary 
clean using a lint-free cloth. For instructions, refer to Cleaning the Document 
Glass and Constant Velocity Transport Glass.
• If copying or printing, the drum cartridge inside the printer has probably been 
scratched. Remove the drum cartridge and install a new one, refer to Replacing 
the Drum Cartridge.
Background If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable:
• Change to a lighter weight paper. For details, refer to Supported Paper.
• Check the environmental conditions: very dry conditions or a high level of 
humidity (higher than 80% RH) can increase the amount of background 
shading.
• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one, refer to Replacing the 
Toner Cartridge.
Symptoms Solutions