Xerox 4112/4127 Enterprise Printing System (EPS)
Customer Expectations Document
Version 2.2 (10/9/07)
Configuration shown: 4112/4127 EPS with optional Booklet Maker and optional
High Capacity Feeder.
Table of Contents
Main Components ........................................................................................................................... 2
High Capacity Feed Units (optional) ............................................................................................ 2
New Features .................................................................................................................................. 2
Optimum Product Performance ....................................................................................................... 3
Print Volume Range..................................................................................................................... 3
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 4
Option: FreeFlow ® Print Server (FFPS) ..................................................................................... 7
Product Limitations ........................................................................................................................ 12
User Interface ................................................................................................................................ 12
Media Selection ............................................................................................................................. 12
Optimum Paper Weight per Type .............................................................................................. 13
Coated Paper............................................................................................................................. 13
Specialty Paper.......................................................................................................................... 13
Image Size, Print Area and Registration ....................................................................................... 14
Production Speeds ........................................................................................................................ 14
Print Speed ................................................................................................................................ 14
Automatic Tray Switching (Load-While-Run)............................................................................. 15
Image Quality................................................................................................................................. 15
Billing meters and accounting........................................................................................................ 15
Integration with Color (Insertion of Color Pages) .......................................................................... 16
Recommended Supplies ............................................................................................................... 16
Environmental Requirements ........................................................................................................ 18
Electrical Requirements................................................................................................................. 18
Printer System Power Saver Mode............................................................................................ 19
Space Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 19
Options .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Option: Mobility Plate Kit............................................................................................................ 20
Option: Removable Hard Disk Drive (RHD) (Option)................................................................. 20
Roles and responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 21
Customer Support...................................................................................................................... 21
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The Xerox 4112 EPS and Xerox 4127 EPS are respectively, 110 and 125 page per minute black
and white, digital offerings, designed for large offices and small/medium size central reproduction
departments or print shops.
Main Components
• Print Engine (includes User Interface, Bypass Tray, and Nationalization Kit).
• Xerox FreeFlow Print Server.
Finishing and Feeding
• Finisher:
o Standard Finisher or Booklet-Maker Finisher
o The Standard Finisher has a 200- sheet post-fuse Inserter, a Stacker Tray and a
variable-length Stapler and hole punch (2/3 XNA, 2/4 XE & DMO)
o The Booklet-maker Finisher has the same staple and hole punch features of the
Standard Finisher as well as the 200-sheet post-fuse Inserter Tray. It has a stack
capacity of 2,000 sheets and the ability to create saddle-stitched booklets up to 20 sheets
from 8.5 x 11”/A4, 8.5 x 14”, 11 x 17”/A3 and 12 x 18”/SRA3 media.
o The optional Folding Unit is available for the Standard and Booklet-making Finishers.
• The Standard Finisher is available with an optional Folder Module for the Finisher (C/Z fold &
Engineering Z fold)
• High Capacity Feeder (2 drawer) (HCF)
• Oversized High Capacity Feeder (1 drawer) (OHCF)
The Xerox 4112 EPS cannot be upgraded to the Xerox 4127 EPS.
High Capacity Feed Units (optional)
There are two optional feeding options.
• Two tray high capacity feeder (HCF) that adds 4,000 A4 or 8.5” x 11” sheet capacities to the
system.
• One tray Oversized High Capacity Feeder (OHCF) that adds 2,000 sheet capacity for media
up to SRA3 or 13” x 19.2”.
NOTE: The two optional feeders cannot be attached to the printer system at the same time. The
two units must be installed (or de-installed) by a trained Xerox Service Representative.
New Features
The following highlights are compared to previous Xerox offerings such as the Xerox 4110 and
Xerox 4595.
• Speed – higher speed option: 125 ppm.
• Improved booklet-maker finisher – up to 20 sheets (80 imposed pages) for larger
booklets/calendars and other applications.
• Improved Registration - +/- 0.7mm front-to-back registration.
• Coated Stocks – ability to run a set of approved Xerox coated stocks from all trays.
• Expanded Meters – more extensive meter information available for customers to understand
how they are using the Xerox 4112/4127.
• Multi-Sheet Sensors – jams are detected sooner with less waste in paper, toner, jam
clearance time.
• Density control – better control in all environments through improved hardware/software.
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Optimum Product Performance
This section will help you understand the performance and capabilities of the Xerox 4112 EPS
and Xerox 4127 EPS.
All references to media capabilities in this document are based on centerline definitions of
approved paper. “Centerline paper” identifies the stock at the middle of the range of stocks that
will deliver optimum performance for a given characteristic. Other paper weights and brands may
alter results.
Media Type Xerox Equivalent
Uncoated paper North America - Xerox 4200 (75 g/m2/20 lbs)
Europe – Xerox Business 80 gsm
Coated paper North America - Xerox Digital Color Gloss Coated Text (120 g/m2/80 lbs)
Europe - Xerox Digital Color Colotech Gloss Coated (120 g/m2)
Refer to your Xerox Supplies Specialist, for optimum media selections
For more information about Xerox Paper and Specialty Media, please visit at www.xerox.com
call 1-800-822-2200 in the U.S. or 1-800-668-0199 in Canada.
Print Volume Range
This product family is designed for an average monthly print volume (AMPV):
EPS Maximum Duty Cycle* AMPV Conditions
or
Xerox 4112/4127 EPS 600,000 pages per month 80,000 - 350,000
8.5 in x 11 in/A4
pages per month
* Maximum Duty Cycle refers to the maximum monthly print volume supported under standard vendor supplied service
(single shift coverage) and defines the upper end of the expected print volume for the machine. This volume is not
sustainable month over month but can be achieved occasionally for peak printing times.
Customers who consistently run volumes above the stated Average Monthly Print Volume
(AMPV) should expect a significant change in machine reliability or performance. Customers
should consider higher volume machines or multiple machines if average monthly volume
approaches the maximum duty cycle on a consistent basis.
The number of prints between service calls is dependant upon the following factors:
• Monthly output volume
• Throughput materials (paper)
• Environment (heat, humidity and ventilation)
• High toner density and area coverage
• Image quality requirements
• Operator training
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Product Specifications
Print Engine
• Xerographic Engine
• Print speed up to 110 or 125 ppm (8.5" x 11" / A4)
• Typical First Print Out Time (dependent on network conditions and image complexity):
5.1 seconds (standard resolution); 7.0 seconds (high resolution)
• Warm up time from power off: 5 minutes
• Restart time from Low Power Mode: 45 seconds
• Simplex or duplex printing
• Toner Load-While-Running capable
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi RIP resolution (High Quality Mode), 600 x 600 dpi RIP resolution
(Standard Quality Mode), and up to 2400 x 2400 dpi print resolution with a halftone
screen.
• 106 lpi (default) with 129 gray levels, or 150 lpi (high quality mode) with 256 gray levels
Paper Handling
Stock weights and capacity (at 20 lb./75 gsm):
• Tray 1: 1,100 sheets (8.5" x 11" / A4); 16 lb Bond to 80 lb Cover (52 to 216 gsm)
• Tray 2: 1,600 sheets (8.5" x 11" / A4); 16 lb Bond to 80 lb Cover (52 to 216 gsm)
• Tray 3-4: 550 sheets each 5.5" x 7.2" (140mm x 182mm) to 13.0" x 19.2" (330mm x
488mm / A5 to SRA3); 16 lb Bond to 80 lb Cover (52 to 216 gsm)
• Tray 5 Bypass Tray: 250 sheets (4" x 6"/102 mm x 152 mm to 13" x 19.2"/330 mm x 488
mm); 16 lb Bond to 140 lb Index (52 to 253 gsm)
• Post Process Inserter (Inserts pre-printed offset and xerographic color documents in a
post fuser manner) 200 sheets (8.5" x 11" to 11" x 17" / A4 to A3); 16 lb Bond to 90 lb
Cover (52 gsm to 220 gsm)
• Optional High Capacity Feeder: 2 trays, 2,000 sheets each (8.5" x 11"/A4); 16 lb Bond
to 80 lb Cover (52 to 216 gsm)
• Optional Oversize High Capacity Feeder: 1 Tray; 2,000 sheets (8" x 10"/B5 to 13” x
19.2”/SRA3); 18 lb to 110 lb (64 to 253 gsm).
Standard Finisher
The standard finisher is fitted with the Post Process Inserter and provides offset stacking, holepunch, stapling and a bi-directional decurler. The stapler cuts staples to custom lengths
automatically.
• Multi-position single or dual 100 sheet variable length stapling.
• 2 and 3 hole punch North America; 2 and 4 hole punch Europe and South America
• Built in bi-directional de-curler
• Stacker tray output capacity of up to 3,000 sheets – 20 lb (75 gsm)
• Post Process Inserter capacity of 200 sheets
• Top tray output capacity is up to 500 sheets – 20 lb (75 gsm)
Tolerances for positioning of hole punch and staples are as follows.
• Staple position tolerance +/- 2 mm
• Staple skew 1 mm or less
• Punch position tolerance +/- 2 mm, +/- 1 mm between holes
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Features Unstapled
capacity
Post Process
200 sheets 16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 90 lb Cover (220
Inserter
Stapled
capacity
Condition
gsm)
Top tray 500 sheets Max: 11 in x 17 in /A3
Min: 4 in x 6 in / Post card
Weight: 16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 140 lb
Index (253 gsm)
Offset stacker
tray
3,000 sheets 200 sets or
3,000 sheets
Max: 11 in x 17 in /A3
Min: 7 in x 10 in / B5 SEF
Collated / Uncollated
7 in x 10 in / B5
8.5 in x 11 in / A4
Stacker tray 1,500 sheets 100 sets or
1,500 sheets
7 in x 10 in / B5
8.5 in x 11 in / A4 LEF
10 in x 14 in / B4
11 in x 17 in / A3 SEF
13 in x 19.2 in / SRA3
stapler and
staple
positioning
100 sheets
• Standard 100 sheet stapling (1 or 2
staples).
• 1 place at the front/inner and at an
angle. Parallel stapling to the paper
edge has double staples.
• Angled stapling available for 8.5 x 11
in/A4 and 11 x 17 in/A3 sheets.
• Staple up to 24 ways.
Hole punch 2 or 3 (North America) or
Max weight: 32 lb Bond (120 gsm)
2 or 4 (Europe)
Optional Booklet Maker Finisher
If installed, provides booklet making (with or without saddle stitching) and bi-fold, in addition to the
standard finisher and its features.
Includes features of the Standard Finisher plus the following.
• Automatically creates booklets of up to 20 pages (80 imaged sides with saddle stitching)
• Creates booklets from 12" x 18" (A3), 8.5" x 14" and 8.5" x 11" (A4)
• Booklet output tray supports continuous operation – can deliver booklets to an offline
catch tray.
• Stacker tray output capacity of up to 2,000 sheets (20 lbs/75 gsm) (the Booklet Maker
output tray reduces the main stacker tray by a total capacity of 1,000)
• Top tray output capacity is up to 500 sheets – 20 lb (75 gsm)
Specifications Condition
Paper size
11 in x 17 in /A3
8.5 in x 11 in / A4
8.5 in x 14 in
Inserter 200 sheets 16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 90 lb Cover (220 gsm)
Tray capacity
Bi-fold skew
Booklet skew
20 sets; stacks 2,000 sheets
Less than 2.5 mm
1.5 mm for A4; 2.0 mm for all others
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Specifications Condition
Booklet thickness of
folded paper
on the open sides:
less than 22 mm with 5 sheets
less than 40 mm with 10 sheets
less than 65 mm with 15 sheets
less than 85 mm with 20 sheets
Thickness of bi-fold
paper
Max stapling capacity
less than 22 mm with 8.5 in x 11 in / A4
less than 30 mm with 11 in x 17 in / A3
20 sheets
Staple position
double (2 staples)
+/- 1 mm staple skew from the crease; 120 mm +/- 1 mm from the top
staple to the top of the bottom staple; X1 mm +/- 2 mm from the edge
of the paper to the top of the top staple
Basis weight 16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 24 lb Bond (90 gsm) or
1 cover sheet, up to 217 gsm, 19 sheets of 24 lb Bond (90 gsm)
The booklet making finisher is fitted with the inserter and provides offset stacking, hole-punch,
stapling and bi-directional decurler. The stapler cuts staples to custom lengths automatically for
all staple operations other than booklet making. The booklet maker has a fixed length staple only.
Optional Folder
If installed, provides “Z” fold on large stock, Z and C tri-fold on letter stock, along with the
standard finisher or booklet making finisher.
• C-fold and Z-fold of 8.5" x 11" (A4)
• Print on inside or outside of folded paper
• Folds 11" x 17" (A3) Z-fold for insertion into letter (A4) document sets
Fold Specifications Condition
Engineering Z fold
Paper size
Output tray capacity
Basis weight
8.5 in x 11 in / A4
11 in x 17 in /A3
Max: 80 sheets (11 in x 17 in /A3)
16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 24 lb Bond (90 gsm)
Productivity rate for A3
sheets into Z folds
For simplex printing: 42.0 ipm
For duplex printing: 55.0 ipm
Folding accuracy 95 % using standard paper (75 gsm)
Thickness of Z fold paper Less than 15 mm
Z fold skew +/- 1 mm from the left to +/- 1.5 mm to the right
of the fold
Output tray Finisher Tray
C and Z Tri-fold
(Print inside or
Outside; output
goes to the Letter
folder tray)
Paper size
Number of folded sheets
Output tray capacity
Basis weight
8.5 in x 11 in /A4
1 sheet
40 sheets
16 lb Bond (60 gsm) to 24 lb Bond (90 gsm) or
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Fold Specifications Condition
Output Tray
C fold skew
Z tri-fold skew
Thickness of C tri-fold and Z
tri-fold paper
Three folding output tray
1.5 mm on top; 2 mm +/- 2 mm on outside fold; 2
mm +/- 2mm on the inside fold
1.5 mm on top; 2 mm +/- 2 mm on the outside
fold; 2 mm +/- 2 mm on the inside fold
Less than 15 mm
Option: FreeFlow ® Print Server (FFPS)
The option, FreeFlow Print Server was previously known as DocuSP.
The Xerox FreeFlow Print Server provides the following features.
• Unmatched processing speed
• Simultaneous Spool/RIP/Print of files
• One Print Queue for out-of-the-box functionality
• Exception Page Programming
• Flexible Data Security
• Remote workflow and system administration
• Tab integrity (auto-purge and Tab Recovery)
• Pad Printing
• Reprint-on-Demand
• Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
Options for the FreeFlow Print Server
• Productivity Pack License (Stock Library and up to 250 Print Queues)
• Image Quality Pack License (Line Screens above 106 lpi)
• Imposition License
• FreeFlow VI Interpreter (VIPP software)
• LCDS License
• IPDS License
• FreeFlow Print Server stand
• Online CUP Kit (Channel-to-Universal PCI for online channel connectivity), available in
countries that do not require RoHS compliance. (For example, the U.S. does not require
RoHS compliance.)
• Removable Hard Disk Drive (available post-launch)
• Support for RSA (Rochester Software Associates) software, co-resident on the FreeFlow
Print Server. (RSA connectivity solutions can enable ESCON.)
• RoHS compliant Online CUP Kit (Channel-to-Universal PCI for online channel connectivity)
NOTE: LTO tape backup devices are supported on the Xerox FreeFlow Print Server. LTO
devices are available via reference sell and are common across Xerox production products.
FreeFlow Print Server power requirements
Section Specification
Platform SUN Ultra 20
Single Phase 2 wire, plus ground
Nominal Voltage 100-240 volts AC (-10% to +6%)
Xerox Receptacle part number 600S3704
Customer provided receptacle (or equivalent) NEMA Part No 5-15R
8 Ampere
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Section Specification
Frequency 50/60 Hz single phase
FreeFlow Print Server power cord length 10 feet /3 M
Length of cables (2) connecting the Controller
to the Print Engine
Dedicated use of 15 ampere outlet
10 feet/3 M
15 feet/5 M
5-15 R
Receptacle diagram (XNA only, All others:
Flying-leads)
Power 150 W maximum
NOTE 1: Surge protection is strongly recommended for network controller installations and is the
responsibility of the customer.
NOTE 2: The power source for the network controller must be continuous and not interrupted by
an onsite power failure.
Surge Protection
Xerox recommends protecting the FreeFlow
®
Print Server from surges or spikes in electrical
power that can damage the server and result in extended downtime. In areas that tend to
experience brownouts or blackouts with more frequency, installation of an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) is suggested. This protection is the responsibility of the customer.
Product Recycling and Disposal
Xerox operates a worldwide equipment take back and reuse/recycle program. Contact your Xerox
sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the
program. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit
www.xerox.com/environment
.
Note: This product meets the RoHS standards (Removal of Hazardous Substances) required for
products being installed in the European Union.
Space Requirements
To enable a Xerox Service Representative to safely repair the system, the work area must
measure at least 36 inches (91.44 cm) square around the server.
The work surface of the network controller must not infringe on the space requirements by the
print engine and any attached accessories unless the work surface is a table that has wheels and
can easily be moved.
There must be a minimum of 78 inches (198.12 cm) clearance from the floor to the nearest
overhead obstructions.
All standard Xerox space requirements apply to this installation including overhead, shared, aisle
or hallway, and operator space. The customer is responsible to provide appropriate floor spacing
and placement surface.
Storage and future availability of software that ships with the color server is a customer
responsibility. Xerox personnel do not carry replacement materials.
Note: Power Cords for the DFE are approximately 7.5 feet (2.3 meters). The outbound video
cable to the copier/printer is 16.4 feet (5 meters).
Running Antivirus Software
To date, viruses in the Unix environment have not been an issue and are not considered a threat
to system integrity at this time. Mail has been disabled on the platform as an additional
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precaution. Customers may purchase McAfee for Unix if desired. Customer will be responsible for
reloading McAfee and keeping software up to date.
Security
Xerox understands the importance of maintaining a secure network environment and
recommends that customers change from the default passwords upon completion of system
installation. We have also instituted the use of security scripts that are run at system installation
and close the well-known loopholes in the operating system. Additionally we work closely with
Sun Microsystems to maintain the most current level of security patches. Security upgrades will
be made available as they are released by Sun. At install, the security level is set to “Low”.
Connectivity features such as ftp and telnet are disconnected. “Medium” security should be
selected to enable this connectivity if desired. Refer to www.xerox.com/security
for Xerox
statement regarding anti-virus software from production systems.
Non-standard Paper Size Support
This system system supports non-standard paper sizes. However, due to rounding and unitconversions that occur in the client applications, print server, and printer, some mismatch may
occur between the paper size entered at the application, and the paper size that must be entered
at the printer. The operator may need
to adjust the entered paper dimensions by up to 0.1 in (2.5
mm) in order for the printer to detect that the requested paper size has been loaded. In addition,
the printer interprets some paper sizes included in the PPD as non-standard sizes.
Customer Service and Support
Periodically, Xerox will make available bug fixes and other software releases. Some of these bug
fixes and upgrades are designed to be customer installable.
Software Replacement
If lost, or misplaced, replacement software and documentation is available to be purchased. For
the United States you can access through Software Services web site http://www.xdss.com
. If
you reside outside the United States, kindly work with your local Xerox Supplies Specialist. Xerox
personnel may not be able to provide services unless these materials are available.
File Creation
There are several factors that effect the creation of a proper output file. These variations can
have a negative impact on processing time. It is always best to create a file with flattened images.
Images that are placed at there appropriate angle, size and screening prior to being implemented
in a design program. Always refer to a design guide for advice. Xerox offers two literatures as
guidelines to help you and your customers. They are The Art & Science of Digital Printing, The
Parsons Guide to Getting it Right, and The Xerox Job Preparation Guide for Designers.
These items are part of the Xerox Profit Accelerator Program.
PDF (Portable Document File) are a standard in today’s industry. The same variations that can
slow your production for a native file apply to PDFs as well. It is always best to optimize the PDF
by flattening any layers. Always read the full documentation and understand how PDFs affect
color paths with the print engine. Adobe has several literatures available on PDF creation such as
How to Create the Perfect PDF, and Designer's Guide to Transparency for Print Output.
These documents are downloadable from Adobe’s web site at
http://www.adobe.com/studio/print/
Licenses
The Xerox FreeFlow
®
Print Server has the following licensable features. These features may
.
come standard or have an associated price with it depending on your geographical region.
• AppleTalk Gateway
• CID Fonts
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• Diagnostics
• Diagnostics with Productivity Tools
• NetWare Gateway
• PCL Decomposer
• PostScript Decomposer
• TIFF Decomposer
• Time and Materials Diagnostics
• VIPP*
• Imposition
• PPML
• Disk Overwrite*
• IPDS*
• Productivity Pack*
• Image Quality Pack*
The Service Technician will activate your selections by supplying the license string, expiration
date, and print engine serial number.
* The VIPP, Disk Overwrite, Productivity Pack, Image Quality Pack, and IPDS features have a fee
associated with the licenses.
File Formats
The following file formats are supported:
• PostScript level 1, 2, or 3 per the PostScript language Reference Manual Supplement v3017.
• Adobe Portable Document Format version up to 1.6 (Acrobat 7). Adobe job ticketing is not
supported.
• TIFF v6.0, native and multi-page. TIFF-IT is not supported.
• PCL5c, PCL5e, and PCL6XL class 2.1 (HP LaserJet 4500 emulation). PCL jobs should be
tested prior to making system productivity and capability commitments. PCL does not
support the full range of FreeFlow
®
Print Server features, in particular, page exception
programming, stock management, and finishing.
• ASCII
• Jobs that have been RIPped (Fast Reprint Format – FRF)
• Intelligent Print Data Stream (IPDS), license required
• Xerox Variable-data Intelligent PostScript Printware (VIPP); license required
• Personalized Print Markup Language (PPML) Version 2.1 Graphic Arts subset
• Jobs submitted from Xerox FreeFlow
®
Workflow Offerings.
Variable Information
If a customer is successfully running a Xerox VIPP (Variable data Intelligent PostScript Printware)
workflow, it will work similarly across the Xerox production printer line when using the Xerox
FreeFlow
applications on the Xerox FreeFlow
®
Print Server. The same Xerox infrastructure in place today will support existing
®
Print Server version 6.0.
Variable information is a very complex subject. Many variables exists that impact a file. File
creation, emitters, PostScript code, type of server, are just a few of the things that will affect
Variable Code. It is always in the best interest to test a file prior to gain an understanding of any
possible issues in the workflow. A Xerox Analyst can help in the process and there is always
opportunity for a customer to correct and develop an efficient workflow to gain the best
throughput.
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IPDS
Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) is IBM’s Systems Application Architecture host-to-printer
data stream for Advanced Function Presentation subsystems. It provides an attachmentindependent interface for controlling and managing all-points-addressable (APA) printers that
allow the presentation of pages containing an unlimited mixture of different data types, including
text, image, graphics, bar code, and object container. It is used by a variety of print servers that
drive all-points-addressable (APA) page printers. Generally these printers are at the medium to
high end of the print speed and volume spectrum.
Network Specifications
The Xerox FreeFlow
®
Print Server version 6.0 uses the following protocols and frame types:
• Microsoft® Windows® WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) printer drivers with Dynamic
tray and Status reporting
• Macintosh® OS 10 full feature drivers
• Adobe® PostScript® Printers Descriptions (PPD)
• HTTP and HTTPS browser submission support
• FreeFlow
®
Print Manager (FFPM optional) support
• Windows® 2000/XP full-featured drivers
• IPP for job submission and system status
This FreeFlow PrintServer for this Copier/Printer will be IPv6 compatible in 2008 as a software
upgrade.
Printing Services
• The Xerox FreeFlow
®
Print Server supports the following printing services:
• LPD (Line Printer Daemon)—Allows printing in TCP/IP networks using an LPR client and
supporting RFC 1179, the Berkeley LPR protocol. Supports direct socket interface via port
9100.
• PAP (Printer Access Protocol)—Allows printing in AppleTalk networks.
• NetBIOS printing and file sharing over TCP/IP and IPX.
• NFS file sharing
• Novell IPX/SPX NDS
Client Specifications
Macintosh
• G4 Power Macintosh or better is strongly recommended.
• Operating system: OSX or higher.
• Protocols: AppleTalk, TCP/IP
• Recommended memory: A minimum of 512 MB is recommended.
PC
• Required platform: PC platform capable of running supported operating system.
• Operating system: Windows Vista, Vista 64-bit, XP, 2000
• Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI.
• Recommended memory: Operating system dependent, e.g., Windows XP, 256 MB minimum
to print.
UNIX
• A workstation with standard TCP/IP connectivity.
• TCP/IP printing software that conforms to RFC1179 (Berkeley lpd protocol).
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PPDs and Print Drivers
PPDs are provided for Windows 2000, XP and Vista and for Apple Macintosh.
Product Limitations
• For ordered stock (such multi-part forms), this EPS family is capable of purging unused
sheets, but does not automatically recover from jams with ordered stock. The system will
automatically clear its own paper path as much as possible, but the operator will need to
manually reset the ordered stock to the correct plex. For tab media, this EPS family is
capable of Tab Recovery in the event of a jam.
• Custom media with cut-outs (windows) might not work with this system depending on the
location of the cut-outs because they may interfere with sensors in the machine’s paper path.
Please check custom media with this product to ensure compatibility before committing to the
application. This system cannot feed media with 6” x 1” die cut holes in the center of the
page.
• This product is not DFA compatible and is not available to connect online with third party
vendor finishing devices.
• Saved print jobs from a previous Xerox copier/printer, such as the Xerox 4110, 4590 or 4595,
cannot be directly moved to the 4112 EPS or 4127 EPS. However, print jobs may be
exported as image files and then resubmitted.
• This FreeFlow PrintServer for this Copier/Printer will be IPv6 compatible in 2008 as a
software upgrade.
User Interface
The User Interface (UI) is a Xerox branded application on an embedded controller. The display is
mounted on the Copier/Printer and utilizes a combination touch-screen and keypad on the bezel.
The Operating System on the embedded controller is an RTOS (Real Time Operating System)
unrelated to popular desktop systems and cannot run typical off-the-shelf customer applications.
The particulars of the RTOS can be provided to Xerox partners who develop customized
applications.
Media Selection
Every effort has been made to ensure that this system supports a broad range of media. Keep in
mind, however, that using only Xerox-recommended media maximizes reliability and paperhandling performance.
Certain types of Xerox supplied specialty media have been approved to run in this system within
certain guidelines.
• Tabs
• Preprinted offset
• Transparencies
• Carbonless*
• Coated paper
* This system can run Xerox-brand collated carbonless stock, not to be confused with NCR-brand
carbonless or non-collated carbonless which is not recommended because of reduced print
quality results and negative impact to print reliability. When using carbonless stock,
- reliability may decrease
- special technical representative cleaning procedures are required (not covered by FSMA).
Although this system is approved to run Xerox-brand collated carbonless stock applications, it is
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not recommended to do so extensively or exclusively. For best results, run Xerox-brand collated
carbonless stock, fed from the optional Oversized High Capacity Feeder (OHCF).
Optimum Paper Weight per Type
Paper type Paper weight (gsm)
Thin paper 52 - 63
Plain paper 64 - 105
Heavyweight paper1 106 -216
Heavyweight paper 2 217 - 253
Recycled paper 64 - 105
Used paper 64 - 105
Label paper1 105 - 176
Holed paper 64 - 105
Coated Paper
This system is qualified to run certain types of coated paper within certain guidelines. In
approved environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) and with the straightest paper
path (Tray 6 of the Oversized High Capacity Feeder, one-sided only, with output to the top tray or
stacker), this system can reliably run coated paper within the range of 105 gsm to 253 gsm with
no stapling, punching or folding.
Please note: the paper path: OHCF, tray 6 to the top output tray is the preferred (most reliable)
method of printing on coated stock. However, coated stock can also be fed from other paper
trays.
• It is not recommended to run 11x17 (A3) coated stock to the finisher stacker to avoid stacking
issues. Please select the top tray as the output tray.
• It is not recommended to run coated (pre-printed) stock from the Post Process Inserter Tray.
• Do not run in environment over 80 Degrees Fahrenheit and over 80% humidity or under 15%
humidity – Image Quality degradation may occur with higher background level and loss of
fine line definition.
• Within these guidelines (above) the following media have been successfully tested.
○ Digital Color Elite Silk Paper, 80 lb / 120gsm, 11x17
○ Digital Color Elite Silk Paper, 100 lb / 140 gsm, 8.5x11
○ Digital Color Elite Gloss, 80 lb / 120 gsm, 11x17 and 8.5x11
○ Digital Color Elite Gloss, 100 lb / 140 gsm, 11x17 and 8.5x11
○ Digital Color Select Gloss, 80 lb / 120 gsm text and 80lb/ 210gsm cover 11x17
○ Digital Color Elite Silk Paper, 100 lb / 140 gsm, 11x17
○ Digital Color Elite Silk Cover, 80 lb / 210 gsm, 8.5x11
Specialty Paper
The manufacturer, storage and quality of specialty paper will affect performance. For example,
although this class of copier/printer can run preprinted offset media for overprint applications, the
amount of coverage of the preprinted information will affect the reliability for the media to run
though the paper path. Long runs with substandard input will result in increased jams and other
unexpected results.
For further information and recommendations regarding media selection and handling, refer to
your Xerox Supplies Specialist.
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• Typically, heavy weight papers exhibit increased variability of formation and surface
smoothness, which may result in degraded image quality.
• Preprinted “shells” from offset printers negatively impacts reliability and image quality
based on coverage and other factors.
• Manufacturers of coated stock do not recommend use of their media when the ambient
relative humidity exceeds 60%.
• All paper stretches to a certain extent during printing. The amount of stretch is
dependent on paper type and environmental conditions. Stretch is most noticeable on
coated stocks. This stretch can affect front-to-back image registration.
• Image registration, image quality, and machine reliability can be adversely affected when
custom-cut paper is inaccurately cut, is of poor quality, or loose paper fibers are present
on the cut edges.
• Image registration, image quality, jam frequency and machine reliability can be adversely
affected when punched or drilled paper is of poor quality and/or loose hole plugs are
present in the ream.
Image Size, Print Area and Registration
The maximum image area this family of EPS can create is 12 in. x 18.9 in. (305 mm x 480 mm).
The standard area that can be printed leaves a margin of 4.1 mm on all four edges of the paper
(for 11” x 17”, SRA3, 320 mm wide). The actual printing area may vary depending on the printer
(plotter) control language.
±0.76mm at 2σ (±1mm at 3σ) lead registration
±0.72mm at 2σ (±1mm at 3σ) side registration
Production Speeds
The rated speed for the Xerox 4112 EPS and Xerox 4127 EPS are 110 and 125 pages per
minute, respectively. These speeds are achievable in optimum conditions using Letter/A4 sized
media, long edge feed, and discounting startup delays like warm-up time and time to clear the
paper path. Use of finishing features, multiple paper trays and other factors affect the productivity
of all printing devices to some degree.
The output speed of a print job is affected by:
• Use of finishers and finishing features (e.g., stapling, hole punch, folding, and Booklet Maker
will slow down print speed)
• Job length
• Using the Bypass Tray or High Capacity Feeder
• Single-sided versus two-sided job
• The time it takes to RIP a job based on the type of PDL
• Other factors outside the control of the product
Print Speed
Print per Minute (PPM) of the print engine using a common configuration is defined as below.
Timing of throughput is measured with one original by the time taken after the trail edge of the 1st
sheet is fed until the trail edge of the 11th sheet is output to the top tray. Throughput is measured
using the system trays (1,2,3,4) and the High Capacity Feeder (HCF) Option (6,7) with output to
the top tray.
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Paper Size 125 ppm
Simplex
B5 LEF 125 125 116 105
A4 LEF / 8.5x11 LEF 125 125 110 100 *2
B5 SEF / A4 SEF / 8.5x11 SEF *1 88 80 *2 78 70
B4 SEF / 8.5x14 / 8.5x13 SEF *1 78 70 *2 69 69
A3 SEF / 11x17 SEF *1 62 62 55 55
12 x 18 SEF / 12 x 19.2 SEF *1 34 34 34 34
*1: Only Tray 3 and Tray 4 can be used.
*2: For second output sheet onward, IPM is equal to the CPM in simplex printing.
*3: IPM: Impression Per Minutes
125 ppm
Duplex
*3
110 ppm
Simplex
110 ppm
Duplex *3
*2
Automatic Tray Switching (Load-While-Run)
The paper trays support Load-While-Run operation. If a tray in operation runs out of stock, and
another tray with the same programmed stock is available and loaded, the system will
automatically switch to the new tray when the first runs out. The operator may then open the
empty tray and reload it without the system stopping.
Image Quality
• Image quality perception is subjective and will be affected by ambient lighting conditions.
• Like other reproduction processes, there will be some variation of output quality over
time. For example: long runs, with high area coverage. Factors contributing to this can
include frequency of service and xerographic components.
• Image quality is strongly influenced by paper surface structure, texture, and color. To
ensure that your customers are optimally satisfied, key applications should be printed
using representative paper and reviewed by the customer.
• The surface texture of some uncoated papers may cause increased graininess in
halftone areas printed with toner. This effect may be minimized by using smooth or
coated papers (refer to the Recommended Materials List).
• Sheets of a job may exhibit slight gloss differential and oil streaks from page to page.
Operational mode will have an impact on the level of gloss differential.
• Prints may exhibit random white spots caused by paper dust, stray developer beads, or
other miscellaneous particles. You can reduce the occurrence of white spots by using
Xerox approved paper. If customers are cutting their own paper, ensure that cut edges
are dust free, and keep the machine in a clean and dust/dirt reduced environment.
Failure to do this will result in increased frequency of white spots.
• As with any printing process, artifacts will occur. These include streaks, mottle, banding,
spots, etc. For most jobs and clients, the expected level of artifacts is within the normal
operational and component quality ranges of the system and will not affect the
acceptability of the job. Maintenance procedures are available to mitigate these artifacts.
Random artifacts will occur. Artifact-sensitive jobs should be monitored. Using products
on the recommended by your Xerox Supplies Specialist and maintaining your
environment will also help to minimize the occurrence of these artifacts.
• Environmental factors such as very high or very low humidity effects image quality. See
the Environmental Requirements section of this document for guidelines.
Billing meters and accounting
The product provides accurate billing of all prints through the electronic billing meter within the
printer system. There is no mechanical meter on the printer system. Meters can be accessed and
read from the user interface on the printer.
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Depending on the application, some blank pages used for duplex printing may be counted for
metering purposes. Paper run through the post process inserter will not increment the billing
meter.
The internal accounting system is able to track large sized media (11x17/A3) separately from
Letter/A4 sized media.
Impression Counters
Total Impressions
- Black Impressions
-- Black Copied Impressions
-- Black Printed Impressions
Large Impressions
- Black Large Impressions
Sheet Counters
Printed Sheets
- Black Printed Sheets
2 Sided Sheets
- Copied 2 Sided Sheets
-- Black Copied 2 Sided Sheets
- Printed 2 Sided Sheets
-- Black Printed 2 Sided Sheets
Black Copied Large Sheets
Black Printed Large Sheets
The user can select “All Usage Counters” to view all of the above meters on one screen.
Meters will register out to 8 digits (10’s of millions).
All directions for using the billing features are provided in the User Guide and Admin guide.
Integration with Color (Insertion of Color Pages)
Output from color xerographic printers should not be run through the printing path (fuser) of this
family of Copier/Printers. However, the prints can be used with the Post Process Inserter which
bypasses the fuser.
If you plan to run prints through this family of Copier/Printers from other printing equipment, it is
highly recommended you test the application before committing to the job. Many factors
(operating temperature of the fuser, fuser oils, fix-reaction of toner/inks) impact the success of
running these types of “overprint” applications.
Recommended Supplies
The consumable supplies designed for this system are engineered specifically for use in this
product and provide the highest and most consistent image quality, maximum productivity and up
time. These consumable supplies are designed with several replaceable units, which are
replaced as needed by Xerox Customer Service Engineers for ERUs and by customers for CRUs.
Refer to the product documentation or www.xerox.com
for part numbers for this system.
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NOTE: All yield estimates are based on 6% area coverage at standardized conditions using 8.5 in
x 11in /A4 Xerox 20 lb bond (75 gsm) stock. Actual yields vary greatly depending on area
coverage, paper stock, and image quality control settings. Toner Cartridge yield per bottle will
vary depending on area coverage density setting, paper size, and environmental factors such as
temperature and humidity.
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)/supplies
This system user interface will display a message indicating when it is time to replace a CRU.
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
CRU Part
Qty per Box Yield Estimate
Number
Toner Cartridge 6R01237 1 65,000 prints1
Waste Toner Container 8R13036 1 210,000 prints
Staple Cartridge - 100
Sheet Capacity
Staple Cartridge Refill
(includes the Staple
Waste Container)
comes
installed
8R13029
or
8R13041
Filled with one 5,000 staple cartridge
5,000
staples x 4
sets plus
staple waste
container
For Booklet Finisher only:
Booklet Staples Refill
8R12925 5,000
staples x 4
sets
Fuser Cleaning Cartridge 8R13042 1 300,000 prints
1
Assuming 6% Average Area Coverage
Service Engineer Replaceable Units (ERUs)
In addition to customer consumables, the product is designed with a fuser cleaning cartridge and
drum cartridge that are ordered and installed by Xerox Customer Service Engineers. A message
displayed on the machine will indicate when it is time to replace an ERU.
Service Engineers Replaceable Units (ERUs)
ERU Part Number Qty per Box Yield Estimate
Drum Cartridge 13R00640 1 500,000 prints
Fuser Cleaning Cartridge 8R13000 1 300,000 prints
Black Developer 5R00704 6,000,000 prints
Additional Service Support
Xerox remote services support is not available for this system at this time. For qualified
customers, Xerox Productivity Plus is available. Please ask your Xerox Service Technician for
more information.
Disposal process
Empty dry ink containers and waste containers are safe and approved for local recycling with
common commercially used plastics. Empty dry ink containers or waste containers must not be
disposed in or set near fire. All Toner Waste Bottles include a prepaid return shipping label,
plastic bag and tie in the box. This is the preferred method of disposal.
For more information refer to the Online Supplies Ordering / Cartridge Recycling Program at
www.xerox.com.
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Environmental Requirements
Environmental Factor Recommended Minimum Maximum
Temperature 70 degrees F (22
Celsius)
Humidity 45% RH 15% RH 80% RH
Altitude (above sea level) 0 feet (0 m) 10,000 feet
Power Consumption (approximate)
Energy Star (eStar) compliant. See
Power Requirements for more
information
Noise (Approximate sound pressure
level at operator position)
Nominal Voltage 208 VAC 187VAC 254VAC
Heat Output Standby:
NOTE 1: If above 90 Degrees F (32 Celsius), reduced relative humidity is required to maintain the
specific performance.
NOTE 2: For altitudes above 10,000 feet, equipment shutdown rates may increase.
Standby: 375w
Standby (dbA)
50 degrees F
(10 Celsius)
Low Power:
120w
Sleep Mode:
13w
54.4
1500 BTU/Hr
90 degrees F
(32 Celsius)
(3,048 M)
Running:
1.92Kw
Running (dbA)
78.7
Peak (dbA) 81.5
50/60 Hz run is
7680 BTU/Hr
Electrical Requirements
The electrical outlet must be located within 6 feet (1828 mm) to the right of the right rear corner of
the main processor, or no more than 3 feet (914 mm) to the left of the left rear corner of the main
processor (when facing the machine). The outlet/circuit cannot be shared with any other devices
or equipment.
Printer System (Western Hemisphere)
Nominal
Voltage
Amperage 15 3 15
Cycles 50/60 HZ 50/60 HZ 50/60 HZ
Receptacle
NEMA Part No.
Xerox
Receptacle Part
No.
Power Cord
Length
Receptacle
Diagram (North
America only:
All others:
Flying-leads)
Power 150 W maximum 60 W maximum
Compliance:
North America : Energy Star (eStar), Choice, cULus,
Europe: CE, NEMKO, WEEE compliance
Main
Processor
208-240 VAC
(+6% to -10%)
6-15R 5-15R
600S3704 600S3704
8.2 feet/2.5
meters
Optional
Controller
100-240 VAC,
single phase (+6%
to -10%)
6 feet/3 meters
All Feeders and Finishers
(each require a separate electrical
connection)
100-240 VAC, single phase (+6% to
-10%)
5-15R
10 feet/3 meters
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Printer System Power Saver Mode
The copier/printer system is installed with a power saver feature that will automatically shut off the
machine power if no print data is received for a specified period. When the printers are in power
saver mode, power to the control panel and fuser unit is reduced to save energy. The display will
turn off but the Power Saver button on the control panel will be lit indicating the machine is in
Power Saver mode.
The Power Saver feature includes two modes:
• Low Power mode: Power consumption is reduced to approximately 120 watts. It will take
about 45 seconds to warm up the printers when exiting Low Power mode.
• Sleep mode: Power consumption is reduced approximately 13 watts. It will take about 5
minutes to warm up the printers when exiting Sleep mode.
The intervals for Low Power mode and Sleep mode can be set and specified in 1 minute
increments, from 1 to 240 minutes.
Space Requirements
Refer to the Installation Planning Document (IPG) for the most up-to-date space and service
envelope requirements.
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Options
Finishing and Feeding
• High Capacity Feeder (2 drawer) (HCF)
• Oversized High Capacity Feeder (1 drawer) (OHCF)
• Booklet Maker Finisher
• Folder Module for the Finisher (C/Z fold & Engineering Z fold)
Other Accessories and Kits
• Mobility Plate Kit
• Removable Hard Disk Drive (RHD) for the integrated printer system, available post-launch
Option: Mobility Plate Kit
The Mobility Plate is used when the system is installed:
• On an uneven floor
• On a rug, or
• In a constricted/tight location that does not fit within the appropriate installation space
envelope
• For systems that have an optional OHCF and also use a mobility plate kit, a second mobility
plate kit must be ordered and used with the optional OHCF
Option: Removable Hard Disk Drive (RHD) (Option)
For extra security, the system unit can be installed with optional removable hard drive(s): one for
the FreeFlow Print Server (available post-launch) and one for the print Integrated Print Server.
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Roles and responsibilities
Responsibility matrix
Action Customer Xerox
Ensure adequate space and power
to install system
Unpack system/components X
Connect all system components
prior to powering up the system
Provide power wall receptacle for
system
Install the client software X
Confirm network integrity X
Acquire and install client workstation network hardware/software
Order and replace drum cartridge X
Insure document security X
Remove and ship failed
components to Xerox
Provide Helpline Support X *
Provide spared parts X *
Provide service X *
* Xerox responsibility when a Full Service Maintenance Agreement (FSMA) is purchased. If
FSMA is not purchased, this action becomes a customer responsibility.
X
X
X
X
X *
Customer Support
Xerox Customer Service is available to provide general information, answer questions, and take
service calls. You can reach the Customer Service Center at the following toll-free phone
numbers:
United States: 1-800-821-2797
Canada: 1-800-939-3769
For more information regarding supported media or ordering paper, contact the Supplies
Marketing Center at:
United States: 1-800-822-2200
Canada: 1-800-668-0199 (English)
1-800-668-0133 (French)
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