Xerox 4520mp, 4520 User Manual

The Xerox 4520/4520mp Desktop Laser Printers

User’s Guide

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PCL

and

PCL 5e

are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. This printer contains an emulation of the Hewlett Packard PCL 5e command language, recognizes HP PCL 5e commands, and processes these commands in a manner compatible with Hewlett Packard LaserJet printer products.

Notice

Speciﬁcations described in this publication are subject to change without notice. Use of some features may be limited by your hardware or software conﬁguration. Contact your dealer, Xerox or Rank Xerox for details.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Introduction

Overview 1-2

Sharing the Printer 1-5

Memory Considerations 1-6

Handling Paper

Overview 2-3

Paper Input 2-4

Paper Output 2-5

Paper Specifications 2-6

Paper Trays 2-9

Optional Feeders 2-13

Summary of Paper Trays and Paper Sizes 2-17

Loading Paper 2-19

Selecting a Paper Source 2-30

Using the Control Panel

Overview 3-3

Control Panel Features 3-4

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Navigating the Menu System 3-8

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Main Menu System 3-12

Language 3-14

PCL Menu 3-15

PostScript Menu 3-29

Interface Menu 3-38

System Menu 3-59

Test Menu 3-63

Reset Menu 3-67

Printer Settings that Affect Memory 3-69

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Using Fonts

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Overview 4-2

Fonts Resident on the Printer 4-4

Adding Fonts 4-8

Selecting a Font 4-11

Downloading Fonts 4-12

Adding Printer Options

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Overview 5-2

Installing a SIMM 5-5

Installing a Font Card 5-17

Maintaining the Printer

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Overview 6-2

Replacing the EP Cartridge 6-3

Adjusting the Print Density 6-12

Cleaning the Printer 6-14

Transporting the Printer 6-15

Troubleshooting

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Overview 7-2

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Displayed Control Panel Messages 7-5

Paper Jams 7-27

Table of Contents

Printer Operational Problems 7-40

Print Quality Problems 7-43

Appendix A

Printer and Cable Specifications

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Printer Specifications A-2

Cable Specifications A-5

Appendix B

Printer Commands (Escape Sequences)

Xerox-Unique Settings B-2

PCL Printer Commands B-3

HP-GL/2 Context Printer Commands B-21

Control Codes B-25

Appendix C

Appendix D

I/O Port Polling

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Ordering Information

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Printer Options D-2

Additional Order Items D-8

Appendix E

Environmental Specifications

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Glossary .......................................................................

Index ........................................................................

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

Sharing the Printer

Memory Considerations

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Printer Components 1-3

Factory Settings 1-4

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Chapter 1: Introduction ❖

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Overview

The Xerox 4520/4520mp Desktop Laser Printers offer the most cost-effective, high-performance solution to single-user or networked printing of any advanced laser printer in their class.

At 20 pages per minute, the 4520/4520mp printers provide technically advanced features to ensure the high quality Xerox printing you have come to expect:

• 800 dpi, 600 dpi, 400 dpi, and 300 dpi resolutions

• Up to 50,000 printed pages per month

• Power saver mode

• Remote User Interface (RUI)

• TrueRes for smooth edges and enhanced resolution

• Three 250-sheet input trays, including support for A3 and 11" x 17" size paper

• Optional high-capacity feeder (1500 sheets) and high-capacity envelope feeder (250 envelopes)

• Single-sheet bypass feeder (SBF) for single-sheet manual feeding

• Optional multi-sheet bypass feeder (MBF) for small quantity specialized printing

• Memory capacity up to 52 MBytes

• Optional 125 MB Hard Disk

• PCL 5e emulation and PostScript Level 2 PDLs (page description languages)

• Automatic switching between PCL emulation (hereinafter referred to as PCL) and PostScript (when the PostScript option is installed)

• Ethernet, LocalTalk, and Token Ring network options, each with a variety of protocols

• Printing from ﬁve simultaneously-active ports

• User installable printer and options

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Overview

Printer

Components

Control Panel Display

Control Panel Cover

Power Switch

Font Card Slots

Manual Feed Slot

(SBF Slot)

The key printer components are called out in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1 Key printer parts

Top Output

Front Output

Upper Paper Slot

Middle Paper Slot

Lower Paper Slot

Front View

Receptacle for Optional Feeders

Power Inlet (behind panel)

Network Ports 1, 2 & 3

Serial Port

Parallel Port

Rear View

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Overview

Factory

Settings

The printer is controlled by numerous settings whose values are pre-set at the factory. These values are called

settings

If the factory settings do not suit the needs of your printing environment, you can select a new setting in either of two ways:

•

Control Panel

Remote User Interface

Document Services for Printing Guide

on the printer. See

on the host computer. Refer to the

Chapter 3: Using the

factory

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Sharing the Printer

Sharing the

Printer

Particular care must be taken when changing settings for a printer being shared by users such as those on a local area network (LAN). When the printer is shared, settings must accommodate the

Considerations for a networked environment include the following:

• Downloading fonts and macros by individual users may consume printer memory. The sharing of downloaded fonts must be coordinated. See

“Downloading Fonts” (page 4-12)

• Switching between PCL and PostScript may purge downloaded data. See

Panel, State Saving

(page 3-37) for PostScript.

• Changing settings for

State Saving

Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel, “Printer Settings that

Affect Memory” (page 3-69)

• The type of interface. (See page 3-38,

Appendix C

common

, or

Resolution

needs of users.

Chapter 4: Using Fonts

Chapter 3: Using the Control

(page 3-28) for PCL and

Jam Recovery, Page Protection

affect memory utilization. See

State Saving

Appendix A

, and

•

Auto Job End

page 3-54, page 3-58.)

•

Auto Continue

LANs generally require a system or network administrator, a person who orchestrates the use of the network. Refer to the installation guide packaged with your network option for more information.

should be On. (See page 3-44, page 3-48,

should be On. (See page 3-61.)

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Memory Considerations

Memory

Considerations

In today’s printing environments, technologies have advanced greatly but so have their corresponding memory requirements. To make use of specialized graphics features, fonts, and other applications on the market today, you may ﬁnd it necessary to increase memory size.

From the factory, the 4520 is equipped with 4 MB of resident base memory. The 4520mp is equipped with 4 MB of resident base memory plus one 4 MB SIMM (single in-line memory module) for a total of 8 MB.

Maximum memory capacity is 52 MB.

When is more memory needed?

• You receive out-of-memory error messages when printing. See

Settings that Affect Memory” (page 3-69)

information on how certain printer settings may affect memory usage and performance. See also

Memory Requirements” (page 3-72)

• You determine that expanded capability for additional fonts, more complex documents, graphics, or higher resolution is needed. See

“Downloading Fonts” (page 4-12)

how fonts affect memory usage.

Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel,“Printer

for more

“Minimum

Chapter 4: Using Fonts

for more information on

How is more memory added?

• Install a SIMM (single in-line memory module). SIMMs are small circuit boards with memory chips that can be installed on the printer controller board. See

Chapter 5: Adding Printer Options

on SIMM installation.

Installing the 125 MB hard disk option does not add memory to the printer.

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for more information

Chapter 2

Handling Paper

Overview

Paper Input

Paper Output

Paper Speciﬁcations

Paper Trays

Optional Feeders

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Weight 2-6

Dimensions 2-7

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Upper, Middle, and Lower Trays 2-10

Single-sheet Bypass Feeder (SBF) 2-12

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Multi-sheet Bypass Feeder (MBF) 2-14

High-Capacity Feeder (HCF) 2-15

High-Capacity Envelope Feeder (HCEF) 2-16

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Summary of Paper Trays and Paper Sizes

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Loading Paper

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Loading the Upper, Middle, or Lower Paper Tray 2-19

Feeding the SBF 2-24

Loading Letterhead, Pre-printed, Drilled, or Label Paper 2-27

Loading Envelopes 2-29

Selecting a Paper Source

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PCL Paper Sources 2-30

Printing a Page 2-31

Source Mapping Settings 2-33

Factory-Set Source Mapping Settings 2-35

Source Mapping Examples 2-36

Example 1 2-36 Example 2 2-37 Example 3 2-38 Example 4 2-39 Example 5 2-40 Example 6 2-41 Example 7 2-42

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Overview

Note

This chapter provides speciﬁc information on

• Paper speciﬁcations

• Paper sources and paper trays

• Manual feeding and loading of paper, including

letterhead, pre-printed stationery, envelopes, labels, and transparencies

• Paper source mapping

• Printing

In this guide, paper enters the printer. device that holds the paper.

paper source

Paper tray

refers to the slot or opening where

refers to the container or

paper handling

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Paper Input

Paper

Input

Paper input sources are the slots or openings where paper enters the printer. As shown in Figure 2.1, the 4520/4520mp printers have one on the back.

Figure 2.1 Paper input sources

four

paper input sources: three on the front and

Front View

Upper Paper Source

Middle Paper Source

Lower Paper Source

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Single-sheet Bypass Feeder (SBF) Paper Source

Rear View

Paper Output

Paper

Output

Top Output Tray

(also known as the

HCOS: high-capacity

output stacker, or the

face down tray)

Front Output Tray

(also known as the

face up tray)

As shown in Figure 2.2, printed output is delivered face down to the

top output tray

Output capacity on top is up to 500 sheets of standard weight paper and up to 250 sheets on the front.

Figure 2.2 Output trays

and face up to the

front output tray

Note

Caution

The front output tray must be removed to deliver printed output to the top tray. Whenever the front tray is installed, output is delivered to it.

For optimum performance, deliver light weight paper (60 gsm/16 lbs.) and special media (transparencies, label stock, and envelopes) to the

Depending on paper weight, you may ﬁnd the front output tray holds fewer than 250 sheets. Paper jams may occur if output capacity is exceeded.

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front

output tray.

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Paper Specifications

Paper

Speciﬁcations

Weight

Note

Factors such as embossing, special edges, and general paper quality affect paper handling.

Paper

weight

• Upper, middle, and lower trays support paper weights of

60 gsm (16 lb)

• Single-sheet Bypass Feeder (SBF) supports paper weights

60 gsm (16 lb)

For optimum printer performance, it is recommended that you use paper made for laser printers and transparency ﬁlm made for Xerox laser printers and copiers.

The recommended weight of envelope paper should not exceed 90 gms (24 lb) or jamming may result. Envelopes should lay ﬂat. Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled, nicked, or damaged.

speciﬁcations include the following:

90 gsm (24 lb)

120 gsm (32 lb)

In areas of high humidity, store partially used packages of envelopes in a sealed plastic bag. Failure to do so may cause excessive print jams and print quality problems.

Do not use envelopes having clasps, snaps, windows, or synthetic materials. Severe damage to your printer may occur.

Caution

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Paper Specifications

Dimensions

Figure 2.3 shows paper

dimensions

in millimeters and inches.

Figure 2.3 Paper dimensions

Paper Size

A4 210 x 297 mm

Letter 216 x 279 mm

B5 (ISO) 176 x 250 mm

B4 (ISO) 250 x 352 mm

Executive 184 x 267 mm

A5 148 x 210 mm

Folio 216 x 330 mm

Legal 216 x 356 mm

Dimensions

8.27 x 11.69 inches

8.5 x 11 inches

6.93 x 9.84 inches

9.84 x 13.9 inches

7.25 x 10.5 inches

5.83 x 8.27 inches

8.5 x 13 inches

8.5 x 14 inches

Ledger 279 x 432 mm

11 x 17 inches

A3 297 x 420 mm

11.2 x 16.4 inches

COM-10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm

4.13 x 9.5 inches

DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm

4.33 x 8.66 inches

C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm

6.38 x 9.02 inches

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Paper Specifications

Note

The Xerox printer driver supports all paper sizes in Figure 2.3. However, if you do not install—or your application does not use—the Xerox printer driver, some of these paper sizes may not be available for your use. Refer to the

Document Services for Printing Guide

for more information

on the Xerox printer driver.

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Paper Trays

Single-sheet

Bypass Feeder

(SBF)

As shown in Figure 2.4, the 4520/4520mp printers are packaged with three 250-sheet paper trays and one single-sheet bypass feeder (SBF).

Figure 2.4 Input trays

Upper Paper Tray

Middle Paper Tray

Lower Paper Tray

Additional paper handling options are available. See

“Optional Feeders” (page 2-13)

for more information on the multi-sheet bypass feeder (MBF), the high-capacity feeder (HCF), and the high-capacity envelope feeder (HCEF).

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Paper Trays

Upper, Mi

Lower Trays

e, an

The upper, middle, and lower paper sources (page 2-4) each accommodate a 250-sheet paper tray. A 250-sheet tray may be either a ﬁxed tray (Figure 2.5) or a universal tray (Figure 2.6).

Figure 2.5 Fixed trays

Fixed Tray

8.5 x 11

8.5 x 14

11 x 17

† Paper dimensions are listed on page 2-7. ‡ Tray capacity may differ based on the weight of the paper. Maximum paper stack:

25mm/1 inch.

Paper Size

A4 250

Letter (8.5 x 11) 250

A5 250

Legal (8.5 x 14) 250

A3 250

Ledger (11 x 17) 250

†

Capacity‡

(Sheets)

Figure 2.6 Universal tray

Paper Size

A4 250

Letter (8.5 x 11) 250

Folio (8.5 x 13) 250

Legal (8.5 x 14) 250

Ledger (11 x 17) 250

A3 250

† Paper dimensions are listed on page 2-7. ‡ Tray capacity may differ based on the weight of the paper. Maximum paper stack:

25mm/1 inch.

See

“Loading the Upper, Middle, or Lower Paper Tray”

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(page 2-19)

†

Capacity‡

(Sheets)

for further information on the universal tray.

Note

Paper Trays

To use letterhead, pre-printed stationery, or drilled paper in the upper, middle, or lower tray, see Figure 2.13 (page 2-27) for paper orientation. See Figure 2.15 (page 2-29) for envelope orientation.

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Paper Trays

Single-sheet

Bypass Feeder

(SBF)

Letter (8.5 x 11)

B5 (ISO) B4 (ISO)

Executive

Folio (8.5 x 13)

Legal (8.5 x 14)

Ledger (11 x 17)

Com-10

DL C5

Transparency

Label sheet

The single-sheet bypass feeder (SBF) provides for

manually

feeding a single sheet of paper or labels, a single transparency, or a single envelope (See Figure 2.7).

Figure 2.7 SBF

As its name implies, the SBF bypasses the upper, middle, and lower input printing paths.

Typical uses of the SBF include printing the ﬁrst page of a document on letterhead paper or pre-printed stationery, and printing any page of a document on paper of a different size, color, or other attribute. See

edge

short edge

Insert paper into the SBF only when needed. Do not store paper in the SBF. If there is paper in it, the printer will print from the SBF ﬁrst, regardless of paper size.

Note

To use letterhead, pre-printed stationery, or drilled paper in the SBF, see Figure 2.14 (page 2-28) for paper orientation. See Figure 2.15 (page 2-29) for envelope orientation.

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Figure 2.12 (page 2-26)

paper orientation.

for

long

Optional Feeders

Optiona

Feeders

Note

The 4520/4520mp printers accommodate three optional feeders that attach to the SBF source:

• Multi-sheet bypass feeder (MBF). See page 2-14.

• High-capacity feeder (HCF). See page 2-15.

• High-capacity envelope feeder (HCEF). See page 2-16.

To install any of the optional feeders, you must remove the SBF. Refer to the installation instructions provided with each optional feeder.

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Optional Feeders

Mu ti-sheet

Bypass Feeder

(MBF)

Note

Letter (8.5 x 11)

B5 (ISO) B4 (ISO)

Executive

Folio (8.5 x 13)

Legal (8.5 x 14)

Com-10

DL C5

Transparency

Labels

The optional multi-sheet bypass feeder (MBF) provides for

small capacity

printing needs. The MBF holds up to 100

sheets of standard weight (80 gsm. or 20 lb.) paper. Use only one size of paper in the MBF at one time. Do not

intermix paper sizes.

Load no more than 10 sheets of either B4 (ISO), Legal, or Folio paper into the MBF at one time.

Figure 2.8 MBF

As its name implies, the MBF bypasses the upper, middle, and lower input printing paths.

A typical use for the MBF is printing documents that require special paper size, color, or other attribute.

See

Figure 2.14 (page 2-28)

Figure 2.15 (page 2-29)

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for paper orientation, and

for envelope orientation.

Optional Feeders

High-Capacity

Feeder (HCF)

The optional high-capacity feeder (HCF) provides for

volume printing

standard weight (80 gsm. or 20 lb.) paper and comes in two paper sizes:

•A4

• 8.5 x 11 (Letter) Figure 2.9 shows an HCF with the door open and connected

to the printer.

Figure 2.9 HCF

needs. The HCF holds up to 1500 sheets of

large

For additional information about the HCF, see page 2-17; also refer to the

HCF Installation Instructions

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Optional Feeders

High-Capacity

Envelope Feeder

(HCEF)

The optional high-capacity envelope feeder (HCEF) provides for

large volume envelope printing

up to 250 envelopes of standard weight and comes in two sizes:

• Com-10

•DL Figure 2.10 shows an HCEF with the door open and

connected to the printer.

Figure 2.10 HCEF

needs. The HCEF holds

For additional information about the HCEF, see page 2-17 and page 2-29; also refer to the

Instructions

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HCEF Installation

Summary of Paper Trays and Paper Sizes

Summary o

Paper Trays

Figure 2.11 shows a summary of the paper accommodated by each tray or feeder. A checkmark (✓) indicates support for the paper size or media.

and Paper

Sizes

Figure 2.11 Tray and paper summary

†

Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11)

B5 (ISO)

B4 (ISO)

Executive

Folio (8.5 x 13)

Legal (8.5 x 14)

Upper

✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓✓

✓

††

✓

✓✓✓✓✓

Middle

‡

Lower

‡

✓

††

✓

‡

✓

††

✓

SBF

✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

MBF

HCF

HCEF

Ledger (11 x 17)

Com-10

Transparencies

Labels

† Paper dimensions are listed on page 2-7. ‡ Fixed size tray only. †† Universal tray only.

✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓

✓✓ ✓

✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

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Summary of Paper Trays and Paper Sizes

Only one of the SBF, MBF, HCF, or HCEF may be installed at any time. Manual single-sheet feeding is possible with the SBF, MBF and HCF, but not the HCEF.

Note

Install the Xerox printer driver to access the entire range of PCL paper source and source mapping settings speciﬁcally designed for the 4520/4520mp printers. Refer to the

Document Services for Printing Guide

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