Xerox Phaser 3125 User Manual

5.4   
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able 
to withstand 180° C (356° F), the printer’s 
fusing temperature.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing 
them from the printer.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long 
periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate 
on them, resulting in spotty printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, 
handle them carefully.
• To...

5.5   
Using the manual tray
The manual tray can hold special sizes and types of print media, such as 
transparency, postcard, note card, and envelope. It is useful for single 
page printing on special print media. 
To load paper in the manual tray:
1Load one sheet of paper with the side to be printed on facing up.
Depending on the print media type you are using, keep the 
following loading guidelines:
• Envelopes: Flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left 
side.
• Transparencies: Print side...

5.6   
1Load the paper in the manual tray with the side to be printed on 
facing up. 
2Adjust the manual tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. 
Do not force too much, or the paper will bend, which could result in 
a paper jam or skew.
3When you print a document, set the paper source to Manual 
Feeder and select the appropriate paper size and type in the 
software application. See the Software Section. 
4Print a document.
5Press the Cancel button.
The printer picks up the print media and...

6.1   
6 Basic printing
This chapter explains common printing tasks. 
This chapter includes:
• Printing a document
• Canceling a print job
Printing a document
This printer allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh 
applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary 
depending on the application you use. 
For details about printing, see the Software Section.
Canceling a print job
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the 
printer group in Windows,...

7.1   
7 Ordering supplies and 
accessories
This chapter provides information on the toner cartridge and accessory 
that are available for your printer.
This chapter includes:
• Toner cartridge
• How to purchase
Toner cartridge
When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of toner 
cartridge for your printer:
How to purchase
To order Xerox-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local 
Xerox dealer or the retailer where you purchased your printer, or visit...

8.1   
8 Maintenance
This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the 
toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
• Cleaning the printer
• Maintaining the toner cartridge
• Printing a configuration page
• Maintenance parts
Cleaning the printer
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can 
accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality 
problems, such as toner specks or smearing. 
Cleaning the outside of the printer
Clean the cabinet of the...

8.2   
3Pull the manual tray out.
4With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from 
the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
5Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the 
cartridge and check for dirt or dust.
Caution
• While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to reach 
too far into the printer. The fuser area may be hot.
Note
• The long strip of glass is hard to locate.
6Reinsert the manual tray.
7Hold the toner cartridge by the...

8.3   
Maintaining the toner cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in 
mind:
• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for 
use.
• Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover 
damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
• Store toner cartridge in the same environment as the printer.
• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for 
more than a few minutes....

8.4   
Replacing the toner cartridge
When the toner is completely empty or the toner cartridge reachde the 
end of its life span:
•The Error LED blinks red.
At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. For toner 
cartridge ordering information, see page 7.1.
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the old toner cartridge out.
3Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
4Thoroughly shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner 
evenly inside the cartridge.
Thoroughly shake the cartridge to...

8.5   
Printing a configuration page
You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to 
help troubleshoot printer problems.
Press and hold the Cancel button for about 5 seconds.
A configuration page prints out.
Maintenance parts
To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts 
and to maintain your printer in top working condition, the following items 
will need to be replaced when the specified number of pages have been 
printed or when the life span of...