Xerox Phaser 3121 User Manual

P RINTING T ASKS
4.19
4
Printing Watermarks
The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing
document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters
reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across
the first page or all pages of a document.
There are several predefined watermarks that come with the
printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to
the list.
Using an existing Watermark
1 To change the print settings from your software application,
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2 Click the Other Features tab, and select the desired
watermark in the Watermark drop-down list. You will see
the selected watermark in the preview image.
3 Click OK to start printing.

Xerox Phaser 3121 Specifications

General

Printer Type	Laser
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
First Page Out Time (Black)	8.5 seconds
Connectivity	USB
Paper Handling/Capacity	150-sheet input tray
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux

Summary

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Laser Safety Statement

Details on the printer's certification as a Class I laser product and safety precautions.

Introduction

Special Features

Highlights the printer's capabilities like high-speed printing and quality.

Setting Up Your Printer

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Detailed procedure for installing the toner cartridge into the printer.

Connecting a Printer Cable

Explains how to connect the printer to a computer using parallel or USB cables.

Turning the Printer on

Installing Printer Software

Guidance on installing printer drivers and software for Windows and Linux.

Using Print Materials

Choosing Paper and Other Materials

Loading Paper

Proper techniques for loading paper into the printer tray and manual feeder.

Printing Tasks

Printing a Document

General steps for printing documents from Windows applications.

Setting Paper Properties

Using the Toner Save Mode

Enabling Toner Save mode to reduce toner consumption and cost.

Setting Graphic Properties

Setting Up Locally Shared Printer

Maintaining Your Printer

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge

Guidelines for toner cartridge storage, life expectancy, saving toner, and replacement.

Cleaning the Printer

Procedures for maintaining print quality by cleaning the printer's inside and outside.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist

A step-by-step checklist to diagnose and resolve printer issues.

Solving General Printing Problems

Table of common printing problems and their potential causes and solutions.

Clearing Paper Jams

Instructions for removing jammed paper from different areas of the printer.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Checklist and solutions for common print quality issues like faded prints or toner specs.

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Interpreting printer control panel error messages and their solutions.

Appendix

Using Your Printer in Linux

Detailed guide for installing, configuring, and uninstalling the printer driver in Linux.

Paper Specifications