Xerox WorkCentre 7970 User Manual

Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Colors Too Light or Too Dark
The print or color density is too light,
missing, or the background is foggy.
1. Verify that the paper you are using is the correct type for the printer and
is loaded properly. For details, see Supported Paper on page 50.
2. Verify that the paper loaded in the tray matches the paper type selected
at the control panel and in the print driver.
3. To print procedures on resolving print-quality problems, at the control
panel, press Machine Status. Then touch Machine
Information>Information Pages>Troubleshooting Print Quality
Page>Print.
If the Color Reference page looks correct, the printer is printing properly.
Your application or incorrect settings in the print driver can be causing
the print-quality problems.
4. If the Color Reference page did not print correctly, perform the Calibrate
Color procedure. At the control panel, press Machine Status, then touch
Tools>Troubleshooting>Calibration>Print Calibration>Next, then
follow the onscreen instructions.
Vertical White Lines or Streaks - One Color
Lines or streaks appear in one color of
your output.
1. Print the test pages to identify the affected color.
2. To clean the printhead lenses for the affected color, pull out the cleaning
rod until it stops, then move it all the way in. Repeat three more times.
Then repeat this procedure for each affected color. For details, see
Cleaning the Printhead Lenses on page 184.
Note: To print procedures on resolving print-quality problems, at the control
panel, press Machine Status. Then touch Machine
Information>Information Pages>Troubleshooting Print Quality
Page>Print.
Toner Missing or Easy to Rub Off
Toner appears to be missing from the
print or is easy to rub off.
1. Verify that the paper you are using is the correct type for the printer and
is loaded properly. For details, see Supported Paper on page 50.
2. Perform the Calibrate Paper Type procedure. For details, see Optimizing
Printer Performance on page 41.
3. At the control panel, select a heavier paper.
Notes: Papers from lightest to heaviest are:
• For uncoated paper: Plain, Lightweight Cardstock, Cardstock, and
Heavyweight Cardstock
• For coated paper: Lightweight Glossy Cardstock, Glossy Cardstock, and
Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock.
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Xerox WorkCentre 7970 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Maximum Paper Capacity	5, 140 sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle	Up to 300, 000 pages
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Duplex Printing	Yes
Hard Disk	250 GB
Print Technology	Laser
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Fax Transmission Speed	33.6 Kbps
Print Speed	Up to 70 ppm
Copy Speed	Up to 70 cpm
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Processor Speed	1.2 GHz
Memory	2 GB
Scan Type	Color, Black/White
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux
Weight	217 kg