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Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality prints. If you observe printquality problems, use the information on these pages to troubleshoot the problem. For detailed, online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART. Print Quality Problems If you experience problems with print quality, go to www.xerox.com/office/3450support. Cleaning the Outside of the Printer You can clean the outside of the printer with a soft, damp, cloth. You can use a cloth moistened with a mild neutral detergent to remove stains; do not spray detergent directly onto the printer. Warning To prevent electric shock, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the printer. Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean the printer. Do not lubricate the printer with oil. Front Panel Messages Your printer's front panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. Ready 1 1. Alphanumeric display 2. On-line/Data/Error LED 2 3450-045 The front panel is divided into two sections. The upper section (1) displays printer menu and error messages; the lower section (2) controls the front panel. Phaser™ 3450 Laser Printer 31

Section	Page
Contents	3
Features	8
Printer Tour	8
Printer Features	8
Available Configurations	8
Front View	9
Rear View	9
Printer Options and Supplies	9
Front Panel Layout	10
Error and Warning Messages	10
Menu Map	10
Print Icon	11
Information Pages	11
Printer Drivers	11
Available Printer Drivers	11
Printer Driver Features	12
Remote Control Panel	12
Installing the Remote Control Panel	13
Changing Settings with the Remote Control Panel	13
Managing Your Printer	13
Printer’s IP Address	13
CentreWare Internet Services (IS)	14
Status Monitor	14
Printer Settings	14
Tray Settings	14
Changing Front Panel Language Display	15
Fonts	15
Resident PostScript Fonts	15
Resident PCL6 Fonts	15
Registering Your Printer	15
Printing	16
Supported Papers	16
Basic Printing	17
Changing Paper Type and Size at the Front Panel	17
Factors Affecting Printer Performance	18
Adjusting Printing Options	18
Setting Printing Options	18
Using the Manual Feed Mode	20
2-Sided Printing	22
Automatic 2-Sided Printing	22
Manual 2-Sided Printing	23
Transparencies	24
Guidelines	24
Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 (MPT)	24
Printing Transparencies from Trays 2 or 3	25
Envelopes	26
Guidelines	26
Preparing to Print	26
Printing Envelopes	27
Labels	28
Guidelines	28
Printing Labels	28
Custom Size Paper	29
Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)	29
Advanced Options	30
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet (N-Up)	30
Scaling	31
Printing Booklets	32
Printing Posters	32
Printing Negative and Mirror Images	32
Cover Pages	33
Supplies and Recycling	34
Supplies	34
Configuration Page	34
Recycling	34
Connections and Networks	35
Choosing a Connection	35
Network Connection	35
Direct Connection	35
Standalone (Cable or DSL) Network Connection	35
Setting an IP Address	35
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address	36
Manually Setting the Printer's IP Address	36
USB Connection	36
Windows 98 and Me	36
Parallel Connection	37
Installing the Printer Driver	37
Windows 98 or Later and Windows 2000 or Later	37
Macintosh, Novell, and UNIX	37
Troubleshooting	38
Print Quality Problems	38
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer	38
Front Panel Messages	38
LED Descriptions	39
Errors and Warnings	39
Moving and Repacking the Printer	40
Precautions for Moving the Printer	40
Moving the Printer Within the Office	40
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	41
Additional Resources	41
Support	41
InfoSMART Knowledge Base	41
Web Links	41
Appendices	42
A-User Safety	42
Electrical Safety	42
Laser Safety	43
Maintenance Safety	43
Operational Safety	43
Printing Safety Guidelines	44
Symbols Marked on the Product	45
B-Warranty	45
C-Printer Specifications	45
Physical Specifications	45
Environmental Specifications	45
Electrical Specifications	46
Performance Specifications	46
Controller Specifications	46
D-Regulatory	47
United States	47
Canada	47
European Union	48
E-Material Safety Data Sheet	49
F-Product Recycling and Disposal	53

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Print Quality Problems

Phaser™ 3450 Laser Printer

Troubleshooting

Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality prints. If you observe print-

quality problems, use the information on these pages to troubleshoot the problem.

For detailed, online support information, go to

www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART

Print Quality Problems

If you experience problems with print quality, go to

www.xerox.com/office/3450support

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer

You can clean the outside of the printer with a soft, damp, cloth. You can use a cloth moistened

with a mild neutral detergent to remove stains; do not spray detergent directly onto the printer.

Warning

To prevent electric shock, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the

electrical outlet before cleaning the printer.

Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean the printer. Do not lubricate the printer with oil.

Front Panel Messages

Your printer’s front panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help.

The front panel is divided into two sections. The upper section (1) displays printer menu and

error messages; the lower section (2) controls the front panel.

Alphanumeric

display

On-line/Data/Error LED

Ready

3450-045