Common Problems
Xerox® WorkCentre® 3215/3225
User Guide
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Printing Problems
Condition Possible Cause Suggested Solutions
The machine does not print. The machine is not receiving 
power.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Check the power switch and the 
power source.
The machine is not selected as 
the default machine.
• Select your machine as your default 
machine in Windows.
Check the machine for the following:
• The front door is not closed. Close the front door.
• Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam. (See Paper Tray Jams.)
• No paper is loaded. Load paper.
• The toner or drum cartridge is not installed. Install the toner or drum 
cartridge.
If a system error occurs, contact your service representative.
The connection cable between 
the computer and the machine 
is not connected properly.
• Disconnect the machine cable and 
reconnect it.
The connection cable between 
the computer and the machine 
is defective.
• If possible, attach the cable to 
another computer that is working 
properly and print a job. You can also 
try using a different machine cable.
The port setting is incorrect. • Check the Windows printer setting to 
make sure that the print job is sent 
to the correct port. If the computer 
has more than one port, make sure 
that the machine is attached to the 
correct one.
The machine may be 
configured incorrectly. 
• Check the printer driver options to 
ensure that all of the print settings 
are correct. 
The printer driver may be 
incorrectly installed.
• Reinstall the printer software. (See 
Installation and Setup.)
The machine is malfunctioning. • Check the display message on the 
control panel to see if the machine is 
indicating a system error. Contact a 
service representative.