xiong
Programmer
- Feb 13, 2003
- 93
I recently bought a used Tektronix Phaser 740 so I can print my own business cards and brochures. My initial problem was that in certain areas, when the graphics were dense, toner would flake and come right off the printer.
I've cheked every tip, and read through Xerox's KB extensivly. According to them, all you need to do is make some adjustments to the Light/Dark settings for the problem color. But even after this, the problem persisted.
As it turns out, the fuser unit in the Tektronix printers is set lower than most other laser printers. Some more reading and talking with other Phaser users, and now here's what I've got:
* Toner should be Xerox toner and not some "compatible" brand. It may work, but you have a higher chance of failure.
* Paper should be Hammermill or Xerox. If other brands are used, avoid any extra bright paper (92 or better).
My toners were already Xerox brand, so as soon as I changed paper type to a Xerox stock, with the same brightness and weight, the problem went away. Less brilliant paper works fine, and thinner card stock should work.
Hope this helps someone else who's still looking for answers.
"I am never wrong, just better educated
I've cheked every tip, and read through Xerox's KB extensivly. According to them, all you need to do is make some adjustments to the Light/Dark settings for the problem color. But even after this, the problem persisted.
As it turns out, the fuser unit in the Tektronix printers is set lower than most other laser printers. Some more reading and talking with other Phaser users, and now here's what I've got:
* Toner should be Xerox toner and not some "compatible" brand. It may work, but you have a higher chance of failure.
* Paper should be Hammermill or Xerox. If other brands are used, avoid any extra bright paper (92 or better).
My toners were already Xerox brand, so as soon as I changed paper type to a Xerox stock, with the same brightness and weight, the problem went away. Less brilliant paper works fine, and thinner card stock should work.
Hope this helps someone else who's still looking for answers.
"I am never wrong, just better educated
