Troubleshooting216 ColorQube 8700/8900 Color Multifunction PrinterUser GuidePrint-Quality ProblemsThis section includes: Controlling Print Quality ..............................................................................................................................................216 Troubleshooting Print-Quality Problems ...............................................................................................................218CAUTION: The Xerox® Warranty, Service Agreement, or Xerox® Total Satisfaction Guarantee doesnot cover damage caused by using unsupported paper or special media. The Xerox® Total SatisfactionGuarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage could vary outside these areas.Contact your Xerox representative for details.Controlling Print QualityVarious factors can affect the quality of the output of your printer. For consistent and optimum printquality, use paper designed for your printer, and correctly set the Print-Quality Mode and ColorAdjustments. Follow the guidelines in this section to maintain optimum print quality from your printer.Paper and MediaYour printer is designed to use various paper and other media types. Follow the guidelines in this sectionfor the best print quality and to avoid jams: Use only Xerox® approved paper. For details, see Supported Paper on page 44. Use only dry, undamaged paper. Some paper and other media types can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damageyour printer. For details, see Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 45. Ensure the paper type selected in your print driver matches the paper type on which you are printing. If you have the same size paper loaded in more than one tray, ensure that the proper tray is selectedin the print driver. Store your paper and other media properly for optimum print quality. For details, see Paper StorageGuidelines on page 45.Print-Quality ModesSelect the correct print-quality setting for your print job from the print driver. For instructions on settingthe print quality, see Selecting Printing Options on page 69. To control the print quality: Use the print-quality settings in the print driver to control print quality. If the print quality is notsuitable, adjust the print-quality setting to an higher level. Use only Xerox® approved paper. For details, see Supported Paper on page 44.