WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer
Printing
This chapter includes:
■ "Basic Printing" on page 5-2
■ "Print Fonts" on page 5-3
■ "Adjusting Printing Options" on page 5-6
■ "Automatic 2-Sided Printing" on page 5-12
■ "Transparencies" on page 5-14
■ "Envelopes" on page 5-18
■ "Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards" on page 5-23
■ "Specialty Paper" on page 5-28
■ "Custom Size Paper" on page 5-49
■ "Advanced Options" on page 5-52
Copyright © 2005 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Basic Printing
Basic Printing
This section includes:
■ "Overview of Basic Steps" on page 5-2
■ "Factors Affecting Printing Performance" on page 5-2
Overview of Basic Steps
Follow these steps to print jobs:
1. Load paper in the tray. For information about loading trays, see the Loading Media chapter
of this guide, or go to Getting Started/Loading Media on the User Documentation CDROM.
2. If prompted by the control panel, either confirm the paper type and size or change it as
required.
3. From the application, access the Print dialog box.
4. If desired, select printing options in the printer driver.
■ For information about accessing and using the driver, see "Obtaining the Printer
Driver" on page 5-6.
■ For information about specifying print options, see "Adjusting Printing Options" on
page 5-6.
5. Send the job to the printer from the application’s Print dialog box.
Factors Affecting Printing Performance
Many factors affect a print job. They include the print speed (stated in number of pages per
minute), the media used, download time, and system processing time.
The computer download time and system processing time are affected by several factors
including:
■ System memory
■ Connection type (network or USB)
■ Network operating system
■ System configuration
■ File size and type of graphics
■ Computer speed
Note
Additional system memory (RAM) may improve overall printer functions, but will not
increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of the system.
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Print Fonts
Print Fonts
This section includes:
■ "Types of Fonts" on page 5-3
■ "Viewing a List of System Fonts Available for Printing" on page 5-3
■ "Printing a List of System Fonts" on page 5-4
■ "Downloading Fonts" on page 5-5
Types of Fonts
Your system uses the following types of fonts for printing:
■ Printer-resident PostScript and PCL fonts, which are always available for printing
■ Fonts downloaded into system memory
■ Fonts downloaded with your print job from the application
Adobe Type Manager (ATM) software enables your computer to display these fonts on your
computer screen as they will appear in your prints.
If you do not have ATM on your computer:
1. Install ATM from the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM.
2. Install the system’s screen fonts for your computer from the ATM folder.
Viewing a List of System Fonts Available for Printing
To view a list of available PCL or PostScript fonts, use CentreWare IS:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3. Click the Properties button.
4. Click the Web Server folder on the left sidebar, then click Font Files.
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Print Fonts
Printing a List of System Fonts
To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts, use:
■ The control panel
■ CentreWare IS
■ The printer driver
Using the Control Panel
To print either a PCL font list or a PostScript font list and samples from the control panel:
1. Press the System Setup button.
2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.
3. Select Information Pages, then press the Enter button.
4. Select either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the Enter button to
print.
Using CentreWare IS
To print either a PostScript or PCL font list from CentreWare IS:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3. Click the Print button.
4. Select the appropriate Font List.
5. Click the Print button.
Using a Windows Printer Driver
To print either a PostScript or PCL font list from your printer driver:
1. Select Start, select Settings, then select Printers.
2. Right-click the WorkCentre C2424 system, then select Properties.
3. Select the Troubleshooting tab.
4. In the Printer Information Pages drop-down list, select PostScript Font List or PCL
Font List.
5. Click the Print button.
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Print Fonts
Downloading Fonts
To supplement the resident fonts (which are always available for printing), downloadable fonts
can be sent from your computer and stored in the system’s memory or on the system’s hard
drive.
Note
If you turn the system off, the fonts you download to memory are deleted. You must
download them again when you turn the system on.
Before printing, verify that the fonts specified in your document are installed in the system or
are set up to download correctly. If your document has a font not currently in your system, or
downloaded with your print job, a different font will be used.
The system accepts the following downloadable fonts for printing:
■ PCL
■ Type 1
■ Type 3
■ TrueType (scalable to any point size; looks the same on-screen and printed).
Downloading Fonts from the CentreWare Font Management Utility
The CentreWare Font Management Utility (FMU) is a Windows and Macintosh application
that helps manage fonts, macros and forms on a printer’s hard drive. Downloading fonts to a
printer can improve printing performance and reduce network traffic. You can list, print,
delete, and download PostScript and PCL fonts using the Font Management Utility.
To download the Font Management Utility, go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers
Key word search FMU.
and use the
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Adjusting Printing Options
Adjusting Printing Options
This section includes:
■ "Obtaining the Printer Driver" on page 5-6
■ "Setting the Print Default Tray" on page 5-7
■ "Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)" on page 5-8
■ "Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Windows)" on page 5-8
■ "Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh)" on page 5-10
For information about special printing options, see "Advanced Options" on page 5-52.
Obtaining the Printer Driver
To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver.
Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems. The
following printer drivers are available:
Printer Driver Source* Description
Windows PostScript Driver CD-ROM and
Web
PCL Driver Web only The Printer Command Language driver can
Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver
(Windows)
Macintosh OS Driver CD-ROM and
UNIX Driver (Linux, Solaris) Web only This driver enables printing from a UNIX
Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to any
Web
The PostScript driver is recommended to take
full advantage of your system's custom
features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®.
(Default printer driver)
be used for applications requiring PCL.
NoteNoteNote
For Windows 2000 and Windows XP only.
Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. This is
especially helpful for mobile professionals
who travel to multiple locations and need to
print to different printers.
This driver enables printing from a Macintosh
OS 9.x or OS X (version 10.1 and higher).
operating system.
Find certain drivers on the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM that came with your system.
All of these printer drivers can be found on the web at www.xerox.com/office/drivers
.
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Adjusting Printing Options
Setting the Print Default Tray
To select the default tray for printing, use either:
■ The control panel
■ CentreWare IS
Note
The printer driver overrides the control panel and CentreWare IS settings.
Using the Control Panel
To select the default tray for printing:
1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.
2. In the menu, select Job Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.
3. Select Print Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.
4. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the Enter button.
5. Select Paper Source, then press the Enter button.
6. Scroll to the desired tray or Auto Select.
7. Press the Enter button to save the changes.
Using CentreWare IS
To select the default tray for printing:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3. Click Properties.
4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.
5. Scroll to Print Mode Settings, then select the tray from the Paper Source drop-down list.
6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.
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Adjusting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)
Printer preferences control all of your jobs, unless you overwrite them specifically for your
job. For example, if you want to use automatic 2-sided printing for most jobs, set this option in
printer settings.
1. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers.
2. In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your printer.
3. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties.
4. Make selections from the driver tabs. See the “Printing Options for Windows Operating
Systems” table for specific printing options.
5. Click the OK button to save your selections.
Note
For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on the
printer driver tab to view the online help.
Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Windows)
If you want to use special printing options for a particular job, change the driver settings before
sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use High-Resolution/Photo printquality mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.
1. With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog
box.
2. Select the WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer for use and click its Properties button to
open the printer driver.
3. Make selections from the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.
4. Click the OK button to save your selections.
5. Print the job.
Note
For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on the
printer driver tab to view the online help.
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Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems
Adjusting Printing Options
Operating
System
Windows 2000,
Driver Tab Printing Options
Layout tab
Windows XP, or
Windows Server
2003
Paper/Quality tab
Output Options tab
TekColor tab
Windows NT Page Setup tab
Paper/Quality tab
Output Options tab
■ Orientation
■ 2-sided printing
■ Pages per sheet
■ Paper type, size, and tray selection
■ Cover pages
■ Print quality
■ Separation pages
■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints
■ End of job notification
■ Color corrections
■ Black & white conversion
■ Orientation
■ 2-sided printing
■ Paper type, size, and tray selection
■ Cover pages
■ Print quality
■ Separation pages
■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints
Windows 98 or
Windows Me
TekColor tab
Setup tab
Output Options tab
TekColor tab
■ Color corrections
■ Black & white conversion
■ Paper type, size, and tray selection
■ Orientation
■ 2-sided printing
■ Print quality
■ End of job notification
■ Separation pages
■ Cover pages
■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints
■ Color corrections
■ Black & white conversion
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Adjusting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh)
To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to
the printer.
1. With the document open in your application, click File, then click Print.
2. Select the desired printing options from the menus and drop-down lists that are displayed.
Note
In Macintosh OS X, click Save Preset on the Print menu screen to save the current
printer settings. You can create multiple presets and save each with its own distinctive
name and printer settings. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the
applicable saved preset in the Presets list.
3. Click Print to print the job.
See the following table for specific printing options. For more information, see "Advanced
Options" on page 5-52.
Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings
Operating System Driver Drop-Down Title Printing Options
Mac OS X, version
10.1 and higher
Copies & Pages
Layout
Output Options
Printer Features
Image Quality
Error Handling
Paper Feed
■ Copies
■ Pages
■ Pages Per Sheet
■ Layout Direction
■ Border
■ Save as File
■ Format
■ Separation Page Source
■ Separation Page (On/Off)
■ Feature Sets
■ Print Quality
■ PostScript Errors
■ Tray Switching
■ All pages from
■ First page from
■ Remaining from
Summary Summary of all printer driver settings
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Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings (Continued)
Operating System Driver Drop-Down Title Printing Options
Mac OS 9.x General ■ Copies
■ Pages
■ Paper Source
Adjusting Printing Options
Background Printing
Color Matching
Cover Page
Font Settings
Job Logging
Layout
Save as File
■ Print in
■ Print Time
■ Print Color
■ Intent
■ Printer Profile
■ Print Cover Page
■ Cover Page Paper Source
■ Font Documentation
■ Font Downloading
■ If there is a PostScript error
■ Job Documentation
■ Job Documentation Folder
■ Pages per Sheet
■ Border
■ Print on Both Sides
■ Format
■ PostScr ip t L evel
■ Data Format
■ Font Inclusion
Print Quality
Job Type
Advanced Options 1
Advanced Options 2
■ 600 x 600 dpi
■ True 1200 x 1200 dpi
■ Image Smoothing
■ Normal
■ Proof Print
■ Saved Print
■ Secure Print
■ Paper Destination
■ Paper Types
■ Offset Collated Sets
■ Edge-to-Edge Printing
■ Media Mismatch Policy
■ Separation Page Source
■ Separation Page
■ Last Page Paper Source
■ Draft Mode
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Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Automatic 2-Sided Printing
This section includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 5-12
■ "Binding Edge" on page 5-12
■ "Overview of Steps for 2-Sided Printing" on page 5-13
■ "Selecting 2-Sided Printing in the Driver" on page 5-13
Guidelines
Before printing a 2-sided document, verify that you are using paper that meets the following
requirements:
Type/Size/Weight Tray
Plain paper
Letter, A4, Legal, Executive, A5, Statement, US Folio, B5 ISO, B5 JIS
60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)
Xerox Phaser Postcards
Xerox Phaser Trifold Brochures
Xerox Phaser Professional Solid Ink Glossy Paper
Custom size paper
Width: 140–216 mm (5.5–8.5 in.) and Height: 210–356 mm (8.3–14.0 in.)
60–120 g/m
2
(16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)
All Trays
All Trays
Tray 1
Binding Edge
When you use the printer driver to select 2-sided printing, also select the binding edge, which
determines how the pages turn. The actual outcome depends on the orientation (portrait or
landscape) of images on the page, as shown in the following table.
Portrait
Bind on Side Edge
Flip on Long Edge
Portrait
Bind on Top Edge
Flip on Short Edge
Landscape
Bind on Side Edge
Flip on Short Edge
Landscape
Bind on Top Edge
Flip on Long Edge
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Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Overview of Steps for 2-Sided Printing
To select automatic 2-sided printing:
1. Insert paper into the tray. For more information, see the Loading Media chapter of this
guide, or go to Getting Started/Loading Media on the User Documentation CD-ROM.
■ Tray 1 : Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the rollers.
■ Trays 2, 3, or 4: Insert side one facedown with the top of the page toward the back of
the tray.
2. In the printer driver, select 2-sided printing. The location of the selections depends on your
computer’s operating system.
3. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to print.
Selecting 2-Sided Printing in the Driver
To select automatic 2-sided printing in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab under Page Layout, select Print on 2 Sides. If desired, you can also
select Bind on Top Edge.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
On the Layout tab under Print on Both Sides (Duplex), select either Flip on Long Edge
or Flip on Short Edge depending on the binding edge you want for the output.
■ Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Page Setup tab under Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing), select either Flip
on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge depending on the binding edge you want for the
output.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Layout from the drop-down list, select Print on Both
Sides, then click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Duplex from the drop-down list, select Print on Both
Sides, then click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind.
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Transparencies
Transparencies
This section includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 5-14
■ "Printing Transparencies from Tray 1" on page 5-15
■ "Printing Transparencies from Tray 2, 3, or 4" on page 5-16
Transparencies can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only.
Videos are available with instructions for printing transparencies. Videos are
located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/
c2424support.
For best results, use only Xerox transparencies specified for your WorkCentre C2424 CopierPrinter.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
.
Guidelines
■ Remove all paper before loading transparencies in the tray.
■ Do not load transparencies above the fill line; it may cause the system to jam.
■ Handle transparencies by the edges using both hands to avoid fingerprints and creases,
which can cause poor print quality.
■ Be sure to change the paper type to Transparencies on the control panel.
■ Do not use transparencies with stripes on the side.
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Printing Transparencies from Tray 1
1. Insert transparencies into Tray 1.
Note
Do not load transparencies above the fill line.
Transparencies
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2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the transparencies.
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3. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the size of the transparencies, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Transparency for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your
selection.
4. In the printer driver, select either Tr anspa renc y as the paper type or Tray 1 as the paper
source.
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Transparencies
0
Printing Transparencies from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. Adjust the width and length paper guides to match the size of the transparencies.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate transparency size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate transparency
size and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Transparencies
3. Insert transparencies into the tray.
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Note
Do not load transparencies above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Transparency, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select either Tr anspa renc y as the paper type or the appropriate tray
as the paper source.
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Envelopes
This section includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 5-18
■ "Printing Envelopes from Tray 1" on page 5-20
■ "Printing Envelopes from Tray 2, 3, or 4" on page 5-21
Videos are available with instructions for loading envelopes. Videos are located
on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/
c2424support.
Guidelines
These envelopes can be printed from any tray:
■ #10 Commercial (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
■ DL (110 x 220 mm)
■ C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Envelopes
These envelopes must be printed from Tray 1:
■ #5 ½ Baronial (4.375 x 5.75 in.)
■ #6 ¾ Commercial (3.625 x 6.5 in.)
■ Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)
■ #6 ½ Booklet (6 x 9 in.)
■ Lee (5.25 x 7.25 in.)
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Envelopes
Successful envelope printing is highly dependent on the quality and construction of the
envelopes. Follow these guidelines when printing envelopes:
■ All envelopes should be printed single-sided only.
■ Use only paper envelopes.
■ Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips.
■ Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.
Note
Envelopes with side seams, end-flaps, or with flat, announcement style flaps may jam.
Supported Not Supported
Storing Envelopes
■ Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
■ Store unused envelopes in their packaging to avoid the effects of moisture and dryness
which can affect print quality and cause wrinkling. Excessive moisture can cause the
envelopes to seal before or during printing.
Preparing to Print
■ All envelopes should be printed single-sided only.
■ Remove air “bubbles” from the envelopes before loading by setting a heavy book on top of
the envelopes.
If ink is missing around the envelope seams:
■ Move the location of the text to another place on the envelope.
■ Use a different envelope style.
■ Use lighter weight envelopes.
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Printing Envelopes from Tray 1
1. Insert envelopes into Tray 1 as follows:
Insert the envelopes with the flap side up and the flap
of the envelopes toward the left of the system.
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2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the envelopes.
3. At the control panel:
a. If the type of envelope is not correct, select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the envelope size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Plain Paper for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
4. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
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Printing Envelopes from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. Adjust the paper guides to match the size of the envelopes.
■ Press the sides of the length guide and slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate envelope size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate envelope
size and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Envelopes
3. Insert the envelopes into the tray, flap side down with the flap of the envelope toward the
left of the printer.
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Note
There are separate fill lines inside the tray for envelopes and other media. Do not load
envelopes above the envelope fill line. Overloading the tray may cause jams.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Plain Paper, then press the Enter.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray as the paper source.
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Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
This section includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 5-18
■ "Printing Labels from Tray 1" on page 5-24
■ "Printing Labels from Tray 2, 3, or 4" on page 5-25
■ "Printing Business Cards or Index Cards from Tray 1" on page 5-27
For best results, use only Xerox printing labels or business cards specified for your
WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Guidelines
■ Business cards can be printed from Tray 1. They should be printed on one side only.
■ Index cards (3 in. x 5 in.) can be printed from Tray 1 only. They should be printed on one
side only.
.
■ Labels can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only.
■ Do not use vinyl labels.
■ Do not use any labels, cards, or inserts on a sheet where items are missing; it may damage
printer components.
■ Do not print CD labels.
■ Store unused labels and cards in their original packaging. Leave the product inside the
original packaging until ready to use. Return any unused product to the original packaging
and reseal it for protection.
■ Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause labels
and cards to curl and jam the printer.
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Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
2
Printing Labels from Tray 1
1. Insert the labels into the tray with the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page
against the rollers.
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2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the labels.
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3. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Labels for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
4. In the printer driver, select either Labels as the paper type or Tray 1 as the paper source.
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Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
Printing Labels from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
3. Insert the labels into the tray with the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page
toward the front of the tray.
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Note
Do not load labels above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3 or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Labels, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select either Labels as the paper type or the appropriate tray as the
paper source.
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Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards
6
Printing Business Cards or Index Cards from Tray 1
1. Insert the cards into the tray with the side to printed facedown with the top of page against
the rollers.
Caution
Insert a maximum of 25 business card sheets. Inserting more than 25 sheets may cause
jams.
2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the business or index cards.
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3. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the appropriate paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Plain Paper for the paper type, then press Enter to save your selection.
4. If you are printing index cards, flip up the paper stop in the output tray.
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5. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Specialty Paper
This section includes:
■ "Photo Paper" on page 5-28
■ "Postcards and Trifold Brochures" on page 5-32
■ "Weatherproof Paper" on page 5-36
■ "Glossy Paper" on page 5-40
■ "Carbonless Paper" on page 5-43
Photo Paper
For best results, use only Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper specified for your
WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Guidelines
.
■ You can use any tray when printing on Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper.
■ Only print on the glossy side of the paper.
■ Do not open sealed packages of photo paper until you are ready to load them into the
printer.
■ Load only the amount of paper you are planning to use. Reinsert unused paper in the
original wrapper and seal. Rotate paper stock frequently.
■ For best results, select the High-Resolution/Photo print-quality mode in the printer driver.
For more information, see "Selecting Print-Quality Modes" on page 5-53.
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Specialty Paper
Printing Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper from Tray 1
1. Insert the paper into the tray with the side to be printed (the glossy side) facedown with
the top of the page against the rollers.
2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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3. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Special for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
4. In the printer driver:
a. Select the High-Resolution/Photo print-quality mode.
b. Select Tray 1 as the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Printing Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Specialty Paper
3. Insert the paper into the tray, with the side to be printed (the glossy side) faceup with the
top of the page toward the front of the tray.
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Note
Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3 or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Special, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver:
a. Select the High-Resolution/Photo print-quality mode.
b. Select the appropriate tray as the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Postcards and Trifold Brochures
Xerox Phaser Postcards and Trifold Brochures can be printed from any tray. Both postcards
and trifold brochures can be printed on two sides.
For best results, use only postcards and trifold brochures specified for your WorkCentre C2424
Copier-Printer.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Templates for postcards and trifold brochures are available on the Xerox web site at
www.colorconnection.xerox.com
Guidelines
■ Store postcards and trifold brochures in their original packaging.
■ Do not store postcards and trifold brochures in extremely dry or humid conditions or
extremely hot or cold conditions. Storing postcards and trifold brochures in extreme
conditions may cause them to jam in the printer or cause print quality problems.
■ Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause the
postcards and trifold brochures to curl and jam the printer.
.
.
Note
Do not print on the indented or raised scores on the trifold brochures. After printing, fold
the brochures over the raised scores.
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Specialty Paper
Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures from Tray 1
1. Fan the postcards or trifold brochures to release sheets that may be stuck together.
2. Insert a maximum of 50 sheets of either postcards or trifold brochures into Tray 1 as
follows:
■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed facedown with the top of page
against the roller.
■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the
roller.
3. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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4. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Card Stock for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
5. In the printer driver, select either Card Stock as the paper type or Tray 1 as the paper
source.
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Specialty Paper
Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Specialty Paper
3. Insert the postcards or trifold brochures into the tray as follows:
■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page
toward the front of the tray.
■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one facedown with the top of the page toward the back
of the tray.
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Note
Do not load postcards or brochures above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Card Stock, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select either Card Stock as the paper type or the appropriate tray as
the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Weatherproof Paper
Weatherproof paper can be printed from any tray. You can load paper to the fill line in the tray,
however, the printer has better feed reliability if you load fewer sheets in the tray.
For best results, use only Xerox Phaser Weatherproof Paper specified for your WorkCentre
C2424 Copier-Printer.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Guidelines
■ Store weatherproof paper flat in the original packaging.
■ Leave the weatherproof paper in its original packaging until you are ready to use it.
■ Do not store weatherproof paper in extremely dry or humid conditions or extremely hot or
cold conditions. Storing weatherproof paper in extreme conditions may cause it to jam in
the system or cause print quality problems.
■ Remove the weatherproof paper from the packaging and allow it to acclimate to the room
temperature and humidity prior to printing.
■ Do not leave the paper in the system when you are finished printing. This may cause the
paper to curl and jam the printer.
■ Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause the
weatherproof paper to curl and jam the printer.
.
Printing Weatherproof Paper from Tray 1
1. Fan the weatherproof paper to release sheets that may be stuck together.
2. Insert the paper into Tray 1 as follows:
■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed facedown with the top of page
against the roller.
■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the
roller.
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Specialty Paper
3. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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4. At the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Plain Paper for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
5. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
Printing Weatherproof Paper from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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Specialty Paper
2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
3. Insert the paper into the tray.
■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page
toward the front of the tray.
■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one facedown with the top of the page toward the back
of the tray.
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Note
Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray.
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Specialty Paper
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. At the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Plain Paper, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray as the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Glossy Paper
Xerox Professional Solid Ink Glossy Paper can be printed, 1- or 2-sided, from any tray.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Guidelines
■ Do not open sealed packages of glossy paper until you are ready to load them into the
system.
■ Leave glossy paper in the original wrapper until ready for use.
■ Remove all other paper from the tray before loading glossy paper.
■ Load only the amount of paper you replanning to use. Do not leave glossy paper in the tray
when you are finished printing. Reinsert unused paper in the original wrapper and seal.
■ Rotate stock frequently.
Printing Glossy Paper from Tray 1
1. Fan the glossy paper to release sheets that may be stuck together.
.
2. Insert the paper into Tray 1, then adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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Specialty Paper
3. On the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Special for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
4. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
Printing Glossy Paper from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
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Specialty Paper
3. Insert the paper into the tray.
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Note
Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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5. On the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. In the menu, select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Special, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray as the paper source.
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Specialty Paper
Carbonless Paper
Xerox Carbonless Paper reams are pre-collated into sets of two or more sheets. The first sheet
of a set is white; the subsequent sheets are different colors.
■ Most carbonless paper reams are straight collated, with the first sheet of a set on top.
■ Reverse collated reams are stacked in the opposite order, with last sheet of a set on top.
You can print Xerox Carbonless Paper from any tray.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
Guidelines
■ Do not open sealed packages of carbonless paper until you are ready to load them.
■ Do not leave unused carbonless paper in the paper trays. Seal and store unused paper in the
original wrapper.
■ Xerox Carbonless Paper has an odor that differs from regular paper. This is normal and is
not harmful in any way.
■ Rotate stock frequently. For best results, use carbonless paper within one year from the
date of purchase.
■ The friction feed action of the paper tray may cause a slight scuff mark on the second or
subsequent sheets.
■ If you encounter a paper jam while running carbonless paper, maintain the integrity of the
pre-collated sets by:
a. Checking the color of the last printed sheet.
b. Discarding sheets from the input tray so that the next sheet to print is the correct color
sequence.
.
Printing Xerox Carbonless Paper from Tray 1
1. Find the label on the end of the paper ream package. The label contains an arrow pointing
to the top of the ream.
2. Open the package, and select the number of sets that you want to print. A set contains a
white sheet, followed by one or more colored sheets.
Note
It is important that the sheets be printed in the correct order. Do not change the order
of the sheets.
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Specialty Paper
3. Insert the paper into Tray 1, with the top side of the paper facedown in the tray.
1
2
1. Pink
2. Canary
3. White
3
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Note
Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray.
4. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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Specialty Paper
5. On the control panel:
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select the paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Special for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.
6. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
Note
Do not select Proof Prints during the print job. It will disturb the sequence of the
pre-collated sets.
7. To ensure the carbonless paper sets are properly loaded in the tray:
a. Print one complete set.
b. Remove the set from the output tray.
c. Mark the top, white sheet of the printed set with a pen or a pencil.
■ If the paper is loaded correctly, the mark should appear on the printed side of the
subsequent colored sheets within a few seconds.
■ If a mark does not appear, repeat Steps 1–7 to make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
Printing Xerox Carbonless Paper from Tray 2, 3, or 4
1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.
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Specialty Paper
2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.
■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide
matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.
■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size
and the guides click into place.
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Note
When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the
paper and the guides.
3. Find the label on the end of the paper ream package The label contains an arrow pointing
to the top of the ream. An arrow is also printed on the side of the ream.
4. Open the package, and select the number of sets that you want to print. A set contains a
white sheet followed by one or more colored sheets.
Note
It is important that the sheets be printed in the correct order. Do not change the order
of the sheets.
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Specialty Paper
5. Insert the paper into the tray, with the top side of the paper faceup in the tray.
1
2
3
1. White
2. Canary
3. Pink
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Note
Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray.
6. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.
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7. On the control panel:
a. Press the Print button.
b. In the menu, select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.
c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button.
d. Select Special, then press the Enter button.
e. Press the Enter button to save your selection.
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Specialty Paper
8. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray as the paper source.
Note
Do not select Proof Prints during the print job. It will disturb the sequence of the precollated sets.
9. To ensure the carbonless paper sets are properly loaded in the tray:
a. Print one complete set.
b. Remove the printed set from the output tray.
c. Mark the top, white sheet of the printed set with a pen or a pencil.
■ If the paper is loaded correctly, the mark should appear on the printed side of the
subsequent colored sheets within a few seconds.
■ If a mark does not appear, repeat Steps 1–9 to make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
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Custom Size Paper
Custom Size Paper
This section includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 5-49
■ "Printing Custom Size Paper from Tray 1" on page 5-50
Guidelines
In addition to the wide variety of standard paper sizes that you can use for printing, you can
print on custom size paper within the following dimensions and weight ranges from Tray 1:
Size Range For 2-Sided Printing Size Range For 1-Sided Printing
Width 140–216 mm (5.5–8.5 in.) and 76–216 mm (3.0–8.5 in.)
Height 210–356 mm (8.3–14.0 in.) 127–356 mm (5.0–14.0 in.)
Weight
60–120 g/m
(16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)
2
60–220 g/m2
(16–40 lb. Bond) (22–80 lb. Cover)
Note
The custom width can not exceed the custom height.
For more information on paper types and weights, see the Loading Media chapter of this
guide.
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Custom Size Paper
Printing Custom Size Paper from Tray 1
1. Insert custom size paper into Tray 1 as follows:
■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed facedown with the top of page
against the roller.
■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the
roller.
2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the paper.
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3. At the control panel, set the custom paper size. The Custom Width (W) is the distance
between the paper guides. The Custom Height (H) is the other dimension.
a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.
b. Select Custom for paper size, then press the Enter button.
c. If the Custom Width (W) is correct, press the Enter button. Otherwise, select
Change, press the Enter button, scroll up or down to the desired width, then press
the Enter button.
d. If the Custom Height (H) is correct, press the Enter button. Otherwise, select
Change, press the Enter button, scroll up or down to the desired height, then press
the Enter button.
e. Select the appropriate paper type, then press the Enter button.
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4. Adjust the output tray for short or long media.
6
Custom Size Paper
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For media shorter than 190 mm (7.5 in.), flip up the
paper stop.
For media longer than 297 mm (11.7 in.),
extend the output tray.
5. In the printer driver, select Tr ay 1 as the paper source.
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Advanced Options
Advanced Options
The following table displays many of the Xerox printer driver features that are available with
specific operating systems. This topic includes more information about these features and
information about how to select the feature in the driver.
Windows,
Feature
Print-quality modes
(page 5-53)
Color corrections (page 5-54) ●●●●●
Black & White printing
(page 5-55)
2-Sided Printing (page 5-12) ●●●●●
Pages per sheet (page 5-56) ●●●●●
Booklet (page 5-57) ●●● --
Separation Pages
(page 5-58)
Cover Pages (page 5-59) ●●●●●
Scaling (page 5-60) ●●●●●
Watermarks (page 5-61) ● - ● --
Negative Images (page 5-62) ● --● -
Windows
98, Me
●●●●●
●●●●●
●●●●●
Windows
NT4
2000, XP,
Server
2003
Macintosh
OS 9.x
Macintosh
OS X,
Version
10.x
Mirror Images (page 5-62) ●●●● -
Image Smoothing
(page 5-63)
Job Completion Notification ■
Secure Print (page 5-63) ■■
Proof Print (page 5-63) ■■
Saved Print (page 5-63) ■■
● = Supported.
■ = Only available with a networked system (when your system is connected to your computer over a
network).
●●●●●
-
■ --
■
■
■
■■
■■
■■
Note
For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on the
printer driver tab to view the online help.
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Advanced Options
Selecting Print-Quality Modes
You can select from four print-quality modes, as shown in the following table.
Print-Quality Mode Type of Print Job
Fast Color Fastest full-color mode, useful for many images and previewing your
work. Rapidly produces review documents; useful for rush jobs. Not
recommended for documents containing small text, fine detail, or large
areas of bright solid fill.
Standard General-purpose mode for full-color printing. Produces crisp, bright prints
at high speed. Recommended for vibrant, saturated color prints.
Enhanced Best mode for business presentations. Produces superior text resolution
and very smooth light colors. This mode takes longer to process and print
than Standard or Fast Color.
High-Resolution/Photo Highest-quality mode for color prints. Provides the best detail and
smoothness for photographic images. Produces highest-quality color
prints, with the best text resolution and smoothest light colors. This mode
takes longer to process and print than the other modes.
To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, select a print-quality mode.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Paper/Quality tab, select a print-quality mode.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, click General, select Print Quality from the drop-down list, then
select the desired mode for Quality.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Image Quality from the drop-down list, then select a print
quality mode from the Print Quality drop-down list.
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Advanced Options
Adjusting Color Using TekColor Corrections
The TekColor correction options provide simulations of different color devices. Automatic is
the default correction for general image processing. See the following table to determine what
option you want to use.
Type of Print Job
Producing most print jobs Automatic
Matching the sRGB display for screen
and print images
Producing bar and pie charts, spread
sheets, and organizational charts
®
Using the C2424 PANTONE
Chart for process PANTONE Color
matching
Using SWOP press standards Press Match
Using the Euroscale 4-color process
press mode
Using the Imation Matchprint press
standard
Producing a black-and-white version of a
color document
Color
Color Correction
Option
(Default setting)
Office Color
sRGB Display
Office Color
sRGB Vivid
Office Color
None
SWOP
Press Match
Euroscale
Press Match
Commercial
Black and White Transforms all color to equivalent
Description
Provides the best results for
documents with a mixture of
graphics, text, and pictures.
Simulates computer display colors
(RGB).
Produces the brightest, most
saturated colors.
No color correction is made to
colors.
Matches Specifications for Web
Offset Publications (SWOP) press
standards.
Emulates the Euroscale 4-color
process press mode.
Matches Imation Matchprint proofs.
gray levels, and attempts to
preserve color differences as gray
density differences.
For more information on color matching and ICC profiles, go to www.xerox.com/office/
c2424infoSMART.
To select the color correction in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the TekColor tab, select the desired color correction. Some of the color corrections are
grouped under Office Color or Press Match.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the TekColor tab, select the desired color correction. Some of the color corrections are
grouped under Office Color or Press Match.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, click General, select Tek Co lor from the drop-down list, then
select the desired correction for Color.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Image Quality from the drop-down list, then select the
desired color correction option from the Color Correction drop-down list.
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Advanced Options
Printing in Black and White
If you want your output in black, white, and shades of gray, you can select Black & White in
a supported printer driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Te kC olor tab, select Black & White.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, select General, select TekCo lo r from the drop-down list, then
select Black & White.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select the Printer Features drop-down list, then select the Print
Quality/Color tab. Select Black & White.
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Advanced Options
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet (N-Up)
When printing a multiple-page document, you can print more than one page on a single sheet
of paper. Print one, two, four, six, nine, or 16 pages per side.
To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click the More Layout Options button, then select the number of pages
per sheet from the drop-down list. When you print more than one page on a sheet, you can
also print a border around each page.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
On the Layout tab, select the number of pages per sheet from the drop-down list.
■ Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Advanced tab under Document Options, select the desired Page Layout (N-up)
Option.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Layout from the drop-down list, then select the number of
Pages Per Sheet and Layout direction.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Layout from the drop-down list, then select the number of
Pages Per Sheet and Layout direction.
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Advanced Options
Printing Booklets
With two-sided printing, you can print a document in the form of a small book. Create
booklets for any paper size that is supported for 2-sided (duplex) printing. The driver
automatically reduces each page image by 50 percent and prints two pages per sheet of paper.
The pages are printed in the correct order so that you can fold and staple the pages to create a
booklet.
When you choose to print booklets, you can also specify the creep and gutter in both
Windows 98 and Windows Me drivers. The gutter is the horizontal distance from the fold to
the page image (in points). The creep is the distance that page images are shifted inward (in
10ths of a point); this compensates for the thickness of the folded paper, which otherwise
would cause the inner page images to shift slightly outward.
To select booklet printing in a supported Windows driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click More Layout Options, then check Print Booklet Style in the
More Layout Options box. You can also specify the creep and gutter in this box.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
On the Layout tab, select Booklet from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
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Printing Separation Pages
A separation page (a divider page or slipsheet) can be inserted after a print job, between
copies of a print job, or between individual pages of a print job. Specify the tray to use as the
source for the separation pages.
To specify separation pages in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Output Options tab, select the location of the separation pages and the tray source.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Output Options tab, select the location of the separation pages and the tray source.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Advanced Options 1 from the drop-down list, select the
paper source from the Separation Page Source drop-down list, then select On from the
Separation Page drop-down list.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select the Printer Features drop-down list, select Separation
Page and Source from the drop-down list, then select On from the Separation Page drop-
down list.
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Printing Cover Pages
A cover page is the first or last page of a document. The printer enables you to choose a
different paper source for the cover page than for the body of a document. For instance, use
your company letterhead for the first page of a document, or use card stock for the first and last
pages of a report.
■ Use any applicable paper tray as the source for printing cover pages.
■ Verify that the cover page is the same size as the paper used for the rest of your document.
If you specify a different size in the driver than the tray you select as a cover pages source,
your cover(s) print on the same paper as the rest of your document.
You have several choices for cover pages:
■ None - Prints the first and last pages of your document from the same tray as the rest of
your document.
■ First - Prints the first page on paper from the specified tray.
■ First and Last - Prints the first and last pages on paper from the specified tray.
Cover Page Print Option Pages Printed on Cover
First 1-sided printing Page 1
2-sided printing Pages 1 and 2
Last 1-sided printing Last page
2-sided printing
(odd-numbered pages)
2-sided printing
(even-numbered pages)
Last page
Last two pages
For the back of your front cover to remain blank when 2-sided printing, page two of your
document must be blank. For the back cover of your document to remain blank, see the
following table for inserting blank pages.
Print Option Last Page of Text Blank Pages
1-sided printing Add one blank page at the end of the
document.
2-sided printing Odd-numbered Add two blank pages at the end of the
document.
Even-numbered Add one blank page at the end of the
document.
To select cover pages in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Output Options tab for Cover Pages, select First or First and Last Pages, then
select the tray to use for the covers from the Source drop-down list.
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■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Paper/Quality tab under Cover Pages, select First or First and Last Page, then
select the tray to use for the covers from the Source drop-down list.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, click General, select First Page, then select the tray from the
drop-down list.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
a. In the Print dialog box, select Paper Feed, then select First Page From.
b. In the Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source.
Scaling
You can reduce or enlarge your page images when they are printed by selecting a scaling value
between 25 and 400 percent. The default is 100 percent.
50% 100% 200%
To select scaling in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click More Layout Options, then specify the percentage to scale in the
Percentage box.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
From the Layout tab, click Advanced, select Graphic, then select the desired percentage
for Scaling.
■ Windows NT driver:
On the Advanced tab, select Graphic, then select the desired percentage for Scaling.
■ Mac OS 9, Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
From the File menu, select Page Setup, then specify the percentage in the box for Scale.
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Printing Watermarks
A watermark is additional text that can be printed across one or more pages. For example,
terms like Draft, Confidential, Date, Version that you might stamp on a page before
distribution, can be inserted with a watermark.
In some Windows drivers, you can:
■ Create a watermark
■ Edit an existing watermark’s text, color, location, and angle
■ Place a watermark on either the first page or every page in a document
■ Print the watermark in the background
■ Print the text of the watermark as an outline (instead of filled text)
Note
Not all applications support watermark printing.
To select, create, and edit watermarks using a supported Windows driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click the More Layout Options button, then click the Water mark
button to display the Watermarks dialog box.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
On the Layout tab, click the Advanced button. In the box under Document Options and
Printer Features, select Watermarks, then click the Modify button to display the
Modify Watermarks dialog box.
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Printing Negative and Mirror Images
You can print pages as a negative image (reverses the light and dark areas in your printed
image) or mirror image (flips images horizontally on pages when printed).
M
Negative Image
B
Mirror Image
To select negative or mirror images in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click More Layout Options, then select Print as a Negative Image or
Print as a Mirror Image.
M
B
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:
From the Layout tab, click Advanced. Under Document Options and PostScript
Options, select Ye s for Mirrored Output.
■ Windows NT driver:
On the Advanced tab, under Document Options and PostScript Options, select Ye s for
Mirrored Output or Negative Output.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
From the File menu, select Page Setup, choose PostScript Options from the drop-down
list, then select Invert Image (to print a negative image) or Flip Horizontal (to print a
mirror image).
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Smoothing Images
Image smoothing blends adjacent colors in low-resolution images for smoother color
transitions. For example, use image smoothing to improve the appearance of a 72 dpi image
downloaded from the World Wide Web. Image smoothing is not recommended for images with
resolutions of 300 dpi or higher.
Note
Print processing is slower when this option is selected.
To select image smoothing in a supported driver:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:
On the Setup tab, click More Layout Options, then click the Image Smoothing
checkbox.
■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Post Script driver:
From the Layout tab, click the Advanced button. In the box under Document Options
and Printer Features, select On for Image Smoothing.
■ Windows NT driver:
On the Advanced tab under Printer Features, select On for Image Smoothing.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, click General, select Advanced Options from the drop-down list,
then select On for Image Smoothing.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select the Printer Features drop-down list, then select On for
Image Smoothing.
Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
Note
These jobs are stored on the hard drive and remain in the system even when it is turned off.
Choose one of the following special job types:
■ Secure Print: Prints confidential documents. Your four-digit numeric password-protected
jobs are stored on the system’s hard drive. The jobs print only after your user name and
four-digit numeric password are entered on the control panel. The jobs are automatically
deleted from the hard drive after printing.
■ Proof Print: Prints only one copy of the job in order to proof the copy. To print additional
copies, select the job name on the control panel. The job is automatically deleted from the
hard drive after printing. If you do not want to print the remaining copies, delete the job at
the control panel.
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■ Saved Print: Stores the job on the system’s hard drive so you can print it on demand from
the control panel. The job is not deleted after printing. This is useful for any document you
frequently print, such as tax forms, personnel forms, or requisition forms.
Note
Protected Jobs are jobs that have been copied or moved from the Public Jobs group in
CentreWare IS. For more information, click the Help button in CentreWare IS to view the
online help.
Sending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
Use a supported driver to specify a job as a secure print, proof print, or saved print job:
■ Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
Windows NT PostScript driver:
On the Output Options tab, choose the job type under Wal k-Up Features. For a secure
print job, enter a 4-digit password to assign to this job. For a proof print or saved print job,
enter the name you want to give this job.
■ Mac OS 9 driver:
In the Print dialog box, click on General, select Job Type from the drop-down list, then
choose the job type. For a secure print job, enter a 4-digit password to assign to this job.
For a proof print or saved print job, enter the name you want to give this job in the Job
Name field.
■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:
In the Print dialog box, select Job Types from the drop-down list, then select Secure
Print, Proof Print, or Saved Print from the Job Type drop-down list. For a secure print
job, enter a document name (up to 20 alpha characters) in the Document Name field.
Enter a four-digit number, ranging from 0000 through 9999, in the Job Password field.
Printing Secure Print Jobs
To print a secure print job, specify the four-digit numeric password at the control panel:
1. On the control panel, press the Print button.
2. In the menu, select Secure Print Jobs, then press the Enter button.
3. Scroll to your User Name, then press the Enter button.
4. Use the keypad on the control panel to enter the four digits of the numeric password, then
press the Enter button.
5. If more than one secure print job is entered with a password, select the desired job to print
or select All of Them, then press the Enter button.
6. Select Print and Delete, then press the Enter button to print.
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Printing Proof and Saved Print Jobs
To print a saved print job or the additional copies of a proof print job, select the job name at the
control panel:
1. On the control panel, press the Print button.
2. In the menu, select Proof Print Jobs or Saved Print Jobs, then press the Enter
button.
3. Scroll to the job name, then press the Enter button.
4. Select Print and Delete (for proof prints) or Print and Save (for saved prints), then
press the Enter button.
5. Use the keypad on the control panel to enter the desired number of copies, then press the
Enter button to print the job.
Deleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
There is a limit per type (secure, proof, saved job types) to the number of jobs that can be
stored on the hard drive. When a new print job would exceed the space on the hard drive for
that type, the oldest job of that type is automatically deleted before adding a new job. To save
space:
■ Periodically delete saved print jobs that are no longer needed
■ Delete secure print and proof print jobs that you don’t want to print
To delete a secure print job without printing it, specify the 4-digit password at the control
panel:
1. On the control panel, press the Print button.
2. Select Secure Print Jobs, then press the Enter button.
3. Scroll to your User Name, then press the Enter button.
4. Use the keypad on the right side of the control panel to enter the four digits of the numeric
password, then press the Enter button.
5. If more than one secure print job is entered with a password, select the desired job to
delete or select All of Them, then press the Enter button.
6. Select Delete, then press the Enter button to print.
7. When prompted at the control panel whether you want to delete the jobs, select Yes, then
press the Enter button.
To delete a saved print job or a proof print job, select the job name at the control panel:
1. On the control panel, press the Print button.
2. In the menu, select Proof Print Jobs or Saved Print Jobs, then press the Enter
button.
3. Scroll to the job name, then press the Enter button.
4. Select Delete, then press the Enter button.
5. When prompted at the control panel whether you want to delete the jobs, select Yes, then
press the Enter button.
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