Copyright protection claimed includes all forms
and matters of copyrightable material and
information now allowed by statutory or
judicial law or hereinafter granted, including
without limitation, material generated from the
software programs which are displayed on the
screen, such as icons, screen displays, looks,
etc.
Printed in the United States of America
XEROX® and all Xerox products mentioned in this
publication are trademarks of XEROX
CORPORATION. Adobe ® and PostScript® are
trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
AS/400 ® is a trademark of the IBM Corporation.
CS Triumvirate and CS Triumvirate Condensed are
trademarks of Agfa Division of Miles Inc. CS
Century Schoolbook, CS Courier, CS Letter
Gothic, CS Omega, CS Palacio, CS Times, are
licensed to Xerox Corporation by Agfa Division
of Miles Inc. ITC Avant Garde Gothic®, ITC
Bookman®, ITC Garamond®, ITC Korinna®, ITC New
Baskerville®, ITC Souvenir®, ITC Zapf
Chancery® and ITC Zapf Dingbats® are trademarks
licensed to Xerox Corporation by International
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Helvetica®, Palatino®, Times, and Univers® are
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names used herein are trademarks of their
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION NOTICE
Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has
established Radio Frequency (RF) emission
limits to provide an interference-free radio
frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices,
including printers, generate RF energy
incidental to their intended function and are,
therefore, covered by these rules.
Class A Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
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Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that
any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Xerox
Corporation may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be shielded
cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in
order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and
Regulations.
CANADIAN NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the
Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio
interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
AVIS CANADIEN
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WARNING: The label shown above is
B
intended as a warning to persons
disassembling the Raster Laser Scanner
unit for internal alignment or repair
purposes. It does not apply to any of
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CLASS I LASER PRODUCT
The printer is certified to comply with laser
product performance standards set by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services as a
Class I laser product. This means that this is
a class of laser product that does not emit
hazardous laser radiation; this is possible
only because the laser beam is totally enclosed
during all modes of customer operation.
The laser and output of the Laser Scanner
produces a beam that, if looked into, could
CAUTION: When servicing the machine or
G
laser module, follow the procedures
specified in the manual and there will
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments
B
or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual
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RELATED PUBLICATIONS
PostScript and PCL 5 references include:
F
PostScript Language Reference Manual
Edition 1990, Adobe Systems Incorporated,
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.,
Third printing April, 1991.
, Second
FHewlett-Packard
PCL 5 Printer Language
Technical Reference Manual
(Part number
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WHAT THIS GUIDE CONTAINS
The
Operator Guide
following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, Overview and Installation Presents
features, options, and additional
specifications. Laser safety information is
presented in this chapter. This chapter also
provides step by step instructions for
installing and setting up your printer.
Information on how to load special papers in
the Paper Trays or Manual Feed Tray is
included.
is divided into the
Chapter 2, Using the Control Panel Provides an
overview of the Control Panel Main Menu and
associated lower level menus, and provides a
detailed explanation of each menu item and its
associated option. The procedures for
accessing, navigating, and changing menu
settings are described.
Chapter 3, Configuring the Interface Card
Describes the twinax and coax interface cards,
and the IPDS module.
Chapter 4, Printing Explains how to print
reports and how to prepare and print a job.
Printing with the Manual Feed Tray is
explained.
Chapter 5, Care and Maintenance Explains how to
care and maintain your printer to ensure
optimum performance.
Appendix A, Printer Specifications Provides
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Appendix E, Options and Supplies: Ordering
Information Explains how to upgrade the printer
and order supplies and accessories.
Appendix F,Serial/Parallel Interface Support
Provides information on interface connections
and pin assignments.
Appendix G, Paper Facts Provides information on
paper and envelope types to use with the
printer.
Appendix H, PCL 5 Symbol Sets Provides tables
showing the available symbol sets and their
hexadecimal equivalents.
Appendix I, PCL 5 Command Set Provides a quick
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CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used in this
ConventionUse
Control
Panel Keys
Factory Default
Settings
NOTEA note indicates information of
REMINDERA reminder is used to remind
The names of the control panel
keys appear in boldface. For
example, “Press the Menu key.”
Factory default settings appear
in italicized, boldface type.
interest that is related to the
you of previous information or
of existing conditions.
The following symbols are used in this guide:
IMPORTANT: The exclamation point
A
indicates information of importance.
CAUTION: A caution contains
G
information to prevent equipment
WARNING: A warning contains
B
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CONTENTS
Federal Communications
Commission Noticeiii
Canadian Noticeiv
Avis Canadieniv
Class 1 Laser Productvi
Related Publicationsvii
What This Guide Containsviii
Conventionsx
Chapter 1
OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION
Introduction1-1
Features1-1
Overview of the
Xerox Twinax/Coax Interface Card1-3
Twinax Interface Features and Compatibilities1-4
Coax Interface Features and Compatiblilities1-5
The Xerox Interface Card with IPDS1-6
Options1-6
Laser Printer Safety Information1-7
Laser Safety1-8
CDRH Regulations1-8
Ozone Emission1-9
Health and Safety Standards for Ozone1-9
Employer Responsibilities1-9
Printer Components1-10
Control Panel1-14
Printer Setup1-16
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Space Requirements1-17
Installing the Memory Expansion Kit and
Interface Card1-19
Installing the Manual Feed Tray1-20
Installing the Paper Support Wire1-23
Installing the High Capacity Paper Tray1-24
Installing the Letter, A4, Legal,
Ledger, A3, A5, B4 Paper Trays1-30
Tips on Paper Loading1-35
Connecting the Interface Cable
and the Power Cord1-38
Installing the Face-up Output Tray1-46
Chapter 2
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Overview of the
Control Panel Keys2-2
Menus2-5
Control Panel Main Menu2-7
Printer Setup Menu2-8
Interface Setup Menu2-9
Printing the Menus2-11
Printing All the Menus2-11
Printing a Selected Menu2-12
Printing Help Pages2-13
Control Panel Main Menu
Item Descriptions2-13
Language2-14
Printout Menu2-14
Tray Select2-15
Print Reports2-17
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Tests2-18
Resets2-19
Setup Printer Menu Item
Descriptions2-20
PCL 5 Setup2-20
PostScript (P S) Resolution2-23
Notes on Other Resolutions2-24
PET2-25
Options2-25
Panel Security2-27
Setup Interface Menu Item
Descriptions2-28
Parallel, Serial, and Other I/O (Twinax or Coax)
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F. Setting the Serial Setup Configuration2-51
Chapter 3
CONFIGURING THE INTERFACE CARD
Setting the Coax and
Twinax Defaults3-1
Page Size3-4
Print Language3-5
Printer Language (twinax only)3-5
Setting the Printer Emulation and
Device Address3-7
Setting the Twinax Printer Emulation and Printer
Address3-7
Setting the IPDS Printer Emulation3-11
Setting the Printer Device Address3-11
Printing the Other I/O Log 3-12
Dual Printer Lines 3-13
IPDS Hardware
Diagnostic Messages 3-13
Chapter 4
PRINTING
Image Area4-1
Selecting Fonts4-2
Default Font for PCL 5 Mode4-2
Sending a Print Job4-2
Last Page is not Ejected4-3
When Using PCL 5 Command Set or
IBM SCS or IPDS emulations4-3
When Using PostScript Printer Language4-3
Printing from the Manual
Feed Tray4-4
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Selecting the Manual Feed Tray4-4
Selecting a Paper Size for Manual Feed4-5
Face-up Output Tray4-7
Using the Manual Feed Tray4-7
Feeding Paper through the Manual Feed Slot4-7
When the Manual Print Job is Finished4-10
Preventing Manual Feed Problems4-12
Printing on Envelopes4-13
Selecting Manual Feed and Envelope Size
at the Control Panel4-13
Using the Manual Feed Tray for Envelopes4-15
Preventing Manual Feed Problems4-18
When the Envelope Print Job is Finished4-19
Recommended Image Area for
Envelopes4-19
Printing the Reports4-21
Font Report4-21
Printing the Font Report4-35
Reading the Font Report4-36
Font Characteristics4-37
Resident Fonts (Typefaces)4-38
Downloaded Fonts4-40
IBM 3816 Equivalent Fonts4-40
Storage Information4-42
Hardware Status Report4-43
Printing the Hardware Status Report4-44
Error Log4-45
Printing the Error Log4-46
Reading the Error Log4-47
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Other I/O Log4-48
Printing the Other I/O Log4-57
The Xerox Twinax and Coax Interface
Configuration Reports4-68
The Xerox IPDS - Settings Printout4-68
The Xerox IPDS - IPDS Resident Fonts4-60
The Xerox IPDS - IPDS Resident Codepages4-61
The Xerox IPDS Resource List Printout4-61
Chapter 5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Clearing a Paper Jam and
Resuming the Job5-1
Paper Jam Error Codes5-1
Paper Jam>Rear5-3
Paper Jam>Fuser5-16
Paper Jam>Exit5-18
Toner Cartridge Replacement
Procedures5-22
Recycling the Old Toner Cartridge Kit5-24
Removing the Old Toner Cartridge5-25
Replacing the Fuser Cleaning Felt5-27
Replacing the Corotron5-29
Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-32
Adjusting the Print Density5-38
Maintenance5-41
Fuser Replacement5-41
Before an Extended Shutdown5-41
Cleaning the Printer5-42
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Appendix A
Printer SpecificationsA-1
Appendix B
Power Cord RequirementsB-1
Appendix C
Electrostatic DischargeC-1
Appendix D
Diagnostics and TroubleshootingD-1
Appendix E
Options and Supplies: Ordering InformationE-1
Appendix F
Interface SupportF-1
Appendix G
Paper FactsG-1
Appendix H
PCL 5 Symbol SetsH-1
Appendix I
PCL 5 Command SetI-1
Appendix J
GlossaryJ-1
Index Index-1
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USING THE CONTROL PANEL
This chapter provides the following
information:
FAn overview of the control panel keys
FMenus: Overview, examples, and the
procedures to print the menus
FA detailed explanation for each menu item
and associated options
FThe procedures for entering the menus and
changing the printer configuration
FMaps detailing the path used to navigate the
menus
FExamples that show how to change the printer
configuration:
A.Setting the default paper tray and the
automatic tray swap setting.
B.Turning off the Start Page
C.Setting the default font for PCL 5
mode.
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OVERVIEW OF THE
CONTROL PANEL KEYS
Table 2-1 is an overview of the keys on the
control panel and their functions when the
printer is Online, Offline or when one of the
Table 2-1
Overview of Keys
Printer Modes
KEY
OnlineToggles the
HelpHas no
ONLINEOFFLINEMENU
printer
status
between
function in
Toggles the
printer
status
between
Has no
function in
Exits the
control panel
menu mode.
Prints a menu
map of the
current
control panel
menu: Control
Panel Main
Menu, Printer
Setup Menu,
or Interface
Note: Factory default settings can be restored by
pressing Online and Help while switching the printer
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Table 2-1
Overview of Keys
Printer Modes
KEY
MenuEnters the
ResetHas no
ONLINEOFFLINEMENU
control panel
Enters the
control panel
Displays the
top level of
the control
function in
In SCS, IPDS,
or PCL 5
Has no
function in
mode, prints
any data
remaining in
the printer.
In PostScript
mode, stops
present job.
“Flushing
Job” displays
until end of
job is
reached.
Continued
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Table 2-1
Overview of Keys
Printer Modes
KEY
EnterHas no
ONLINEOFFLINEMENU
function in
Has no
function in
Selects the
displayed
menu option
if it is
selectable,
i.e.,
Note: If the menu item is a heading, i.e. leads into
another group of options, this button causes the
menu display to move to the next lower level
EscHas no
function in
Has no
function in
Causes the
current menu
item to
change to the
previous menu
Note: If pressed at the top of the main menu, you
exit the control panel menu and the printer returns
to the previous mode, i.e. ONLINE or OFFLINE.
Continued
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Table 2-1
Overview of Keys
Printer Modes
KEY
UpHas no
Note: When pressed at the start of a menu level, the
message “Start of List” momentarily displays on the
second line of the panel display.
If the menu item requires a numeric response, such
ONLINEOFFLINEMENU
function in
Has no
function in
Scrolls the
menu upward.
MENUS
DownHas no
function in
Note: When pressed at the end of a menu level, the
message “End of List” momentarily displays on the
second line of the panel display.
If the menu item requires a numeric response, such
as point size, the value displayed decreases by one
Has no
function in
Scrolls the
menu
The printer is automatically placed in the menu
mode when the Menu key is pressed at the
control panel. This section provides examples
of the three menus that are accessed through
the control panel and the procedures for
printing a selected menu.
FControl Panel Main Menu
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The notations on the following menu maps
represent the following moves or actions:
A vertical arrow illustrates a move
made with the Up or Down arrows
A horizontal arrow illustrates a move
to a lower level heading.
An asterisk ‘*’ preceding the menu
option indicates that this setting is
the default. Default settings are
printed in italicized boldface type in
this guide.
Selecting the PRINTOUT MENU option
prints a selected menu map.
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Control Panel Main Menu
Pressing the Menu key automatically takes the
printer offline and displays the first
*
LANGUAGE
=English
PRINTOUT
MENU
TRAY
SELECT
SETUP
PRINTER
Engli
sh
_Deuts
All Menus
Main Menu
ch
_Franc
Printer
Menu
*Upper[Le
Printer
Tray
tter]
_Middle
[Letter]
Enables you to change the
CONTROL PANEL MAIN MENU
Up/Down arrow keys move
vertically through the menu
Enter selects an item or goes to
the next menu sublevel
Esc backs up a level without
*
On
_Off
SET
INTERFAC
PRINT
REPORTS
Enables you to change the
configuration of the
Font
Report
H/W
Report
TESTS
Run All
Tests
Test
Reset All
RESETS
Reset
Printer
Figure 2-1.Control Panel Main Menu
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Using the Control Panel
Printer SetupMenu
The Printer Setup Menu displays the current
printer configuration when the Enter key is
SETUP
PRINTER
PRINTOUT
MENU
PCL 5
SETUP
P S
RESOLUTI
PET
OPTIONS
Orientati
on
Page
Format
*
800 x
400
_400 x
_Dark
*
Mediu
m
_Light
PwrUpStar
t Page
PRINTER SETUP MENU
Up/Down arrow keys move
vertically through the menu
Enter selects an item or goes to
the next menu sublevel
Esc backs up a level without
*
Portr
ait
Lines
Per Page
All available
*Courie
r
_Line
Printer
_
Times
*
O
n
*
Medium
_Bold
_Italic
_Bold
*
Sequential
_Priority
_Sequential
Lock
Lines=60
_On
*Off
*
10 cpi/12
pt
_10 cpi/12
pt italic
_10 cpi/12
pt bold
Times
Medium
*Parallel
_Serial
_Other
PANEL
SECURITY
Enter
Figure 2-2.Printer Setup Menu
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Interface SetupMenu
The Interface Setup Menu (see Figure 2-3)
displays when the Enter key is pressed at the
SET INTERFACE heading at the Control Panel Main
Menu. The Interface Setup Menu reports the
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Using the Control Panel
SET
INTERFAC
PRINTOUT
MENU
PARALLEL
SERIAL
Enable
I/F
Enable
I/F
Printer
INTERFACE SETUP MENU
Up/Down arrow keys move
vertically through the menu
Enter selects an item or goes to
the next menu sublevel
Esc backs up a level without
*
On
making a selection
_Of
*
PS/PCL
Sensing
_STD
PostScript
*
On
_Of
Flow Control
_PCL 5
_BCP
*
_Robust
Xon/Xoff
Baud Rate
_7
Data Bits
Parity
*
_Odd
_Even
*
DTR Polarity
*
_Low
Xon/Xoff
8
None
High
*
PS/PCL
Sensing
_STD
PostScript
_PCL 5
_BCP
_300
_600
_1200
_2400
_4800
*
_1920
0
9600
OTHER
Enable
I/F
Figure 2-3.Interface Setup Menu
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On
_Of
*
PS/PCL Sensing
This setting must be used
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PRINTING THE MENUS
The menus contain information on the current
printer environment.
The menus that may be printed include the:
FControl Panel Main Menu
FPrinter Setup Menu
FInterface Setup Menu
Printing All the Menus
Step 1.Press the Menu key. The printer is
automatically placed offline and in menu mode.
The display reads:
LANGUAGE
=English
Step 2.Press the Down arrow key. The display reads:
PRINTOUT MENU
Step 3.Press the Enter key. The display reads:
All Menus
Step 4.Press the Enter key. The menus print
automatically. The display reads:
All Menus
Printing...
When all the menus, Control Panel Main Menu,
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Printing a Selected Menu
Step 1.Press the Menu key. The printer is
automatically placed offline and in menu mode.
The display reads:
LANGUAGE
=English
Step 2.Press the Down arrow key. The display reads:
PRINTOUT MENU
Step 3.Press the Enter key. The display reads:
All Menus
Step 4.Press the Down arrow key until the name of the
setup menu you wish to print displays. The
following setup menus are available:
FMain Menu
FPrinter Menu
FInterface Menu
Step 5.Press the Enter key. The menu prints
automatically. The display reads:
Printer Menu
Printing...
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