Troubleshooting
174 WorkCentre 3045 Multifunction Printer
User Guide
• Use only Xerox
®
supported paper types and sizes. For details, see Supported Paper on page 72.
• Use only dry, undamaged paper.
CAUTION: Some paper and other media types can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams,
or damage your printer. Do not use the following:
• Rough or porous paper.
• Inkjet paper.
• Non-laser glossy or coated paper.
• Paper that has been photocopied.
• Paper that has been folded or wrinkled.
• Paper with cutouts or perforations.
• Stapled paper.
• Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips.
• Padded envelopes.
• Plastic media.
• Make sure the paper type selected in your print driver matches the paper type on which you are
printing.
• Store your paper and other media properly for optimum print quality. For details, see Paper Storage
Guidelines on page 73.
Solving Print-Quality Problems
When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table and see the
corresponding solution to correct the problem. You can also print a Demo Page to more precisely
determine the print-quality problem.
If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact your Xerox
representative.