Print-Quality Problems
Phaser® 6130 Printer
6-5
Partial blanks, creased 
paper, or blotted 
printing
The paper is damp.
Replace the paper.
The paper is outside the recommended specification range.
Replace the paper with a recommended size and type. See About Paper 
on page 4-5.
The transfer unit, or fuser, is not installed correctly.
Reinstall the transfer unit and/or fuser.
The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges.
Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace 
if necessary.
Condensation inside the printer causes partial blanks or creased paper.
Turn the printer on, and leave it on, for at least one hour to get rid of the 
condensation. If the problems still occurs, see the Xerox Support website, 
www.xerox.com/office/6130support
, for assistance.
Vertical blanks The laser is being blocked. 
Remove the imagine unit 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 toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges.
■ Check the condition of the toner cartridge, and replace as necessary.
Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace 
if necessary.
Slanted printing The paper guides in the manual feed slot or paper tray are not set 
correctly.
Reset the paper guides in the manual feed slot or paper tray. See Loading 
Paper on page 4-8.
Horizontal bands, 
approximately 21 mm 
wide, appear vertically 
every 75 mm
The imaging unit has been exposed to too much light; possibly from 
leaving the front door open too long. 
Replace the imaging unit.
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