Print Quality
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer
10-24
Copy-Quality Problems
When the copy quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to correct
the problem.
If the copy quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox
Customer Support or your reseller.
Symptom Reason/Action
Lines or streaks only
present in copies made
from the ADF
There is debris on the document glass. When scanning, the paper from the
ADF passes over the debris creating lines or streaks.
Clean the glass with a lint free cloth.
Spots present in copies
taken from the
document glass
There is debris on the document glass. When scanning, the debris creates
a spot on the image.
Clean the glass with a lint free cloth.
The reverse side of the
original is showing on
the copy
On the
Copy menu, enable Auto Exposure.
For information on turning Auto Exposure on and off, see Setting Auto
Exposure on page 6-8.
Light colors are washed
out or white on the copy
Auto Exposure is enabled.
On the
Copy menu, disable Auto Exposure.
For information on turning Auto Exposure on and off, see Setting Auto
Exposure on page 6-8.
Image is too light or
dark
If the copied image is too light or dark, use the
Lighten/Darken option on
the
Copy menu.
For information on making the image lighter or darker, see Making the
Image Lighter or Darker on page 6-6.