Xerox 8825, 8830, 8850, 8855 Introduction to the system

XES Synergix™ 8825/8830/8850/8855 & X2-Tech System Introduction

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EMC Notices

Australia/New Zealand

Changes or modifications to this equipment, not specifically approved by Fuji Xerox Australia Pty. Limited, may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with the Radio Communications Act 1992.

European Union

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Changes or modifications to this equipment, not specifically approved by Xerox Europe, may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC).

WARNING

In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment, the external radiation from ISM equipment may have to be limited or special mitigation measures taken.

Canada

This Class "A" digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe "A" est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Japan

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Changes or modifications to this equipment, not specifically approved by Fuji Xerox Limited, may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment regulations.

USA

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, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by the Xerox Corporation may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Trademark Acknowledgments

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Introduction

The following information will be needed when you call:

Congratulations on acquiring your new XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 or X2-TECH Printer, or XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 or X2-TECH Digital Solution. We look forward to supporting you and helping you to increase your organizational productivity. The integrated features, the ease of operation, and the reliability of this Printer will allow you to concentrate on your business and leave printing, copying and scanning activities to your Printer or Digital Solution.

This System Introduction provides the basic information needed to begin operating your Printer and using its features. Additional User Guides are referenced throughout this manual as sources for more detailed information. In addition, your support group is available for further assistance. Ask your Sales Representative for the appropriate numbers to list on this page.

Be sure to check the XES Web Site (XES.com)

for the latest documentation and firmware

upgrades.

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A Sales Representative will assist you in evaluating your needs for other xerographic equipment that can further increase your productivity.

Table of Contents

EMC Notices...................................................................................... i

Australia/New Zealand..................................................................... i

European Union............................................................................... i

Canada............................................................................................ i

Japan...............................................................................................ii

USA .................................................................................................ii

Trademark Acknowledgments ....................................................... iii

Introduction..................................................................................... iv

8825/8830/8850 System Components............................................. 1

8855 System Components .............................................................. 2

X2-TECH System Components ....................................................... 3

8825/8830/8850 System Capabilities .............................................. 4

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Engineering Printer........................ 4

8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution ..................................................... 4

8855 System Capabilities................................................................ 6

XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer ......................................... 6

8855 Digital Solution....................................................................... 6

X2-TECH System Capabilities......................................................... 8

Optional On-line Folders................................................................. 9

Optional Stacker 1000 .................................................................. 10

Getting Started............................................................................... 11

Quick Start Procedures................................................................. 11

User Guide References for Additional Information........................ 12

Overview of Digital Solution Manuals............................................ 12

Quick Start for Document Copying .............................................. 15

Quick Start for Remote Desktop Printing .................................... 16

Communications Setup (required for initial install only)................. 16

Printing from Your Desktop........................................................... 16

Verifying the Remote Workstation Setup ...................................... 17

Quick Start for Printing to the X2-TECH....................................... 18

Initial Setup................................................................................... 18

Color Printing with the HP-GL/2 Driver ......................................... 19

Quick Start for Scanning to Net.................................................... 20

Scanning to Net............................................................................ 20

Retrieving Scanned Documents ................................................... 22

Quick Start for Job Accounting.................................................... 24

Quick Start for Plot Nesting.......................................................... 25

Setting Nesting Parameters with AccXES Client Tools................. 25

Plot Nesting Using the Web Printer Manager Tool ....................... 26

Starting the Web PMT ............................................................................. 26

Entering the Printer Password.................................................................26

Accessing Plot Nesting Parameters ........................................................ 27

Setting Plot Nesting Parameters .............................................................28

Setting Nesting Parameters with the 8825/8830/8850 Printer

Control Panel................................................................................ 29

Changing System Parameters to Meet Your Needs .................... 30

Changing Copying Parameters (8825/8830/8850/8855 Digital

Solution) ....................................................................................... 30

Changing Printing Parameters From Your Desktop...................... 30

Using Print Drivers ..................................................................................30

Using the Web PMT ................................................................................30

Using the Document Submit Tool ...........................................................31

DEFAULT DOCUMENT OPTIONS ....................................................31

DOCUMENT OPTIONS...................................................................... 32

JOB OPTIONS.................................................................................... 32

Effect of PostScript Jobs on Copies, Collation and Finishing Settings ...33

Problem Solving (8825/8830/8850) ............................................... 34

When a problem occurs, take the following actions: ..................... 34

Problem Solving (8855 & X2-TECH) ............................................. 35

When a problem occurs, take the following actions: ..................... 35

Making Test Prints......................................................................... 36

Using the Web Printer Manager Tool (8825/8830/8850/8855 & X2-

TECH) .......................................................................................... 36

Using the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Printer Control Panel ... 37

Using Test Prints ........................................................................... 38

PRINTER CONFIGURATION Test Print....................................... 38

PRINTER SETTINGS Test Print................................................... 39

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PRINTER PEN SETTINGS Test Print........................................... 40

8825/8830/8850 Printer Control Panel Displayed Error Codes ... 42

8855 Printer Displayed Error Codes............................................. 44

X2-TECH LCD-Displayed Error Codes.......................................... 45

8855 & X2-TECH Controller Status LEDs ..................................... 46

Scanner Control Panel Displayed Error Codes ........................... 47

Controller Error Codes.................................................................. 50

Controller Error Codes Chart........................................................ 51

SCSI Device Error Codes .............................................................. 56

SCSI Device Error Codes Chart .................................................... 57

Appendices .................................................................................... 58

Appendix 1 - Key Features of the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850

Printer/Digital Solution .................................................................. 58

Appendix 2 - Key Features of the XES Synergix 8855 Printer/Digital

Solution......................................................................................... 61

Appendix 3 - Key Features of the X2-TECH Color Printer/Digital

Solution......................................................................................... 64

Appendix 4 - XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Printer/Digital Solution

Features and Specifications.......................................................... 68

Hardware Specifications ......................................................................... 68

Physical Characteristics .......................................................................... 68

Electrical Requirements ..........................................................................68

Agency Approvals ...................................................................................68

Serial ....................................................................................................... 68

Parallel ....................................................................................................68

SCSI........................................................................................................ 68

VPI........................................................................................................... 68

Appendix 4 - XES Synergix 8855 Printer/Digital Solution Features

and Specifications......................................................................... 76

Appendix 5 - X2-TECH Printer/Digital Solution Features and

Specifications ............................................................................... 82

Appendix 6 - Abbreviations and their Meanings ............................ 87

8825/8830/8850 System Components

Using supplied Application Print Drivers, the AccXES Client Tools, and Web Printer Manager Tool, scanned documents may be previewed,

retrieved, printed, and managed from remote desktops. Media usage can also be monitored by using assigned User and Account Identifications when scanning or printing documents.

An optional PostScript Data Format Interpreter is available for the printer.

The Printer is typically supplied with an embedded AccXES Controller. For the availability of printers without AccXES Controllers, contact your Sales Representative. The XES Synergix 8830 and 8850 Printers have a 3 roll media capacity. The XES Synergix 8825 Printer is manufactured in either a one roll or two roll configuration. A second media drawer kit, and a singlesheet bypass kit are optionally available. Both English and Metric media sizes and media types are supported by your new printer. Media loading is convenient and easy to accomplish, enabling you to keep your printer on line and productive. Additionally, a flat output tray, with a 100 D / A1 size Bond or 50 E / A0 size stacking capacity, is standard. For more advanced finishing needs, your printer can be equipped with a programmable Xerox On-line Folder. The Xerox Stacker 1000 is available for higher print-stacking capabilities (up to 1,000 mixed size prints/copies). The Printer (with embedded controller) is easy to configure either from its integral Control Panel or with the Web Printer Manager Tool (Web PMT) accessed through your workstation’s web browser.

The Controller offers multiple hardware interfaces with simultaneous port activity, supports multiple data formats with auto data format recognition, and offers several customer installable options. The Controller maximizes the capabilities of the printer by driving it at full speed, which improves your productivity. Additionally, a number of print drivers and client tools enable you to easily print from a wide variety of applications and platforms.

The XES Synergix 8830 or 8850 Digital Solution combines the XES Synergix 8830 or 8850 Engineering Printer with the Synergix Scan System and the Scanner Control Panel mounted on top of the Scanner. The XES Synergix 8825 Digital Solution combines the XES Synergix 8825 Engineering Printer with the Synergix Scan System and the Scanner Control Panel. Engineering documents up to 36 inches (91.44 cm) wide and 100 feet (30.48 meters) long can be digitally scanned in line mode (80 feet will get printed). Documents can also be scanned to, and retrieved from, electronic files stored on the system’s Hard Drive.

Effective with Firmware release 7.0, new features include Scan-to-PDF, adjustable Job Priority on Pre and Post-rendered Jobs in queue, and Controller Support for externally-tracked Accounting of printing, copying, and scanning activities. Note that Accounting and Scan-to-Net are licensed 8825 options, but are standard features with the 8830/8850 Digital Solutions.

Effective with Firmware Release 7.5, a new Color Enablement feature key is available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats. The printing of JPEG files is also enabled in Firmware Release 7.5.

With proper care and maintenance, your XES Synergix Printer or Digital Solution will provide you with years of reliable service.

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digitally scanned and printed, or scanned to and retrieved from electronic files stored on the system’s Hard Drive.

8855 System Components

Using supplied Application Print Drivers, the AccXES Client Tools, and Web Printer Manager Tool, scanned documents may be previewed,

retrieved, printed, and managed from remote desktops. Media usage can The 8855 Product is available in two configurations with the AccXES Controller. The first configuration is comprised of the XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer and an AccXES Controller. The second configuration, known as the Digital Solution, combines the XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer with the Synergix Scan System and the AccXES Controller.

The XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer features a monochrome, 400 dpi, LED, Xerographic print engine, which supports a monthly usage ranging from 17,000 linear feet (45,000 square feet) to 94,000 linear feet (250,000 square feet) of printed media. It supports 4 rolls of media in your choice of Bond, Film, or Vellum. Each media roll may be from 11" (279 mm) to 36" (914 mm) wide, with a core diameter of 3" and an outer diameter of up to

6.7", providing a printable surface of up to 500 feet (152 meters) in length. In addition, a convenient, built-in manual bypass supports cut sheet media of

8.5" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) up to 36" x 48" (914 x 1219 mm) in size. The rated output speed of the printer is 6.3 inches per second with a maximum single plot length of 6 or 16 meters (19.7 or 52.5 feet) depending upon your installation configuration. For more advanced finishing needs, your printer can be equipped with a programmable On-line Folder, or Xerox Stacker with print-stacking capabilities of up to 500 E size prints or copies.

also be monitored by using assigned account numbers when scanning or

printing documents.

An optional PostScript Data Format Interpreter is also available.

Effective with Firmware release 7.0, new features include Scan-to-PDF,

adjustable Job Priority on Pre and Post-rendered Jobs in queue, and

Controller Support for externally-tracked Accounting of printing, copying, and

scanning activities.

Effective with Firmware Release 7.5, a new Color Enablement feature key is

available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats. The

printing of JPEG files is also enabled in Firmware Release 7.5.

With proper care and maintenance, your XES Synergix 8855 Engineering

Printer or Digital Solution will provide you with years of reliable service.

The AccXES Controller provides multiple port connectivity and multiple data format recognition. The Controller maximizes the capabilities of the printer by incorporating a number of web pages within its firmware, allowing you to control the print queue and printer operating parameters from a web browser installed on your workstation. The web pages in the Controller are collectively known as the Web Printer Manager Tool (Web PMT). Additionally, a number of print drivers, as well as the AccXES Client Tool’s Document Submit feature, enable you to easily print from a wide variety of applications and platforms.

The 8855 Digital Digital Solution combines the XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer with the Synergix Scan System, AccXES Controller, and the Scanner Control Panel mounted on top of the Scanner. Engineering documents up to 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 19.7 or 52.5 feet (6 or 16 meters) long (depending upon your installation configuration) can be

X2-TECH System Components

The X2-TECH Color Printer is available in 36" wide or 54" wide format, in two configurations. The first configuration is comprised of the X2-TECH Color Printer and an AccXES Controller. The second configuration, known as the Digital Solution, combines the X2-TECH Color Printer with the Synergix Scan System and the AccXES Controller.

The X2-TECH Color Printer features 360 x 360 and 720 x 720 dpi resolution, using 6 print heads to apply pigmented, instantly drying, oil-based inks. Both the 36" wide and the 54" wide formats support 2 rolls of media in a variety of types that have been optimized for color printing, and are selectable from print drivers, the Document Submit Tool of the Access Client Tools, or from the Media Page of the Web Printer Manager Tool.

The rated output speeds of both X2-TECH printers varies depending upon the mode that is selected for printing. Speed specifications are stated in the XES X2-TECH Color Inkjet Printer product sheet available on the Internet at

www.xes.com. The X2-TECH printer is capable of printing in both

Monochrome and Color, in three output quality modes (Fast, Normal, and Best) that are selectable as the printer default setting from the Rendering page of the Web Printer Manager Tool. Controller firmware support is provided for the X2-TECH's Rapid Acceleration of Color Element Recognition (RACER) feature, using the three black print heads to print black and white portions of the document, while printing color portions with the three black heads and the three color heads. This feature is used to speed up printing of mainly black and white documents, containing small amounts of color (for example, a color logo on a monochrome CAD drawing).

TECH media is monitored by the Controller and reported on the Main Page of

the Web PMT.

The X2-TECH Digital Solution combines the X2-TECH Color Printer with

the Synergix Scan System, AccXES Controller, and the Scanner Control

Panel mounted on top of the Scanner. Engineering documents up to 36

inches (914 mm) wide and 80 feet (24.38 meters) long can be digitally

scanned and printed, or scanned to and retrieved from electronic files stored

on the system’s Hard Drive.

Using supplied Application Print Drivers, the AccXES Client Tools, and

Web Printer Manager Tool, scanned documents may be previewed,

retrieved, printed, and managed from remote desktops. Media usage can

also be monitored by using assigned account numbers when scanning or

printing documents.

An optional PostScript Data Format Interpreter is also available. If this

license is purchased, two types of halftoning methods are available for

selection from a drop-down menu on the PostScript emulation page of the

Web PMT.

Effective with Firmware release 7.5, new features include Scan-to-PDF,

adjustable Job Priority on Pre and Post-rendered Jobs in queue, and

Controller Support for externally-tracked Accounting of printing, copying, and

scanning activities (using the optional Account Management Tool).

Effective with Firmware Release 7.5, a new Color Enablement feature key is

available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats. The

printing of JPEG files is also enabled in Firmware Release 7.5.

With proper care and maintenance, your X2-TECH Color Printer or Digital

Solution will provide you with years of reliable service.

The AccXES Controller provides multiple port connectivity and multiple data format recognition. Specific data formats supported for color printing by the X2-TECH are stated in this manual in the Specifications (for KLF Controller) section. The Controller maximizes the capabilities of the printer by incorporating a number of web pages within its firmware, allowing you to control the print queue and printer operating parameters from a web browser installed on your workstation. The web pages in the Controller are collectively known as the Web Printer Manager Tool (Web PMT). The status of X2-

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• View the print queue, cancel print jobs, and change printer defaults

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remotely with the Web Printer Manager Tool, or by using the AccXES Client Tool’s Printer Queue Tool.

Capabilities

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Engineering Printer

• Print documents directly from desktop applications like AutoCAD.

• Create sets of documents, send or cancel print jobs, and view the printer

queue from remote workstations with the AccXES Client Tools.

• View the printer queue, cancel print jobs, and change printer defaults

remotely with the Web Printer Manager Tool.

• If appropriately licensed, administer Job-based Accounting with XES

Accounting software running on a networked client workstation, or with third party software running on a Server.

Optional Controller

8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution

• Copy, collate, and fold* through the 8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution (*

with the optional Folder).

• Scan documents to be stored as electronic files, which are retrieved at a

workstation using the AccXES Client Tool’s Retrieve Tool. Effective with Firmware Release 7.5, a new Color Enablement feature key is available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats. The printing of JPEG files is also enabled in Firmware Release 7.5.

• Print documents directly from desktop applications like AutoCAD.

• Organize, manipulate, and print sets of documents from remote

workstations using the AccXES Client Tool’s Document Submit Tool.

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Figure 1. The 8825 and 8830 Engineering Printers

8825/8830/8850 System Capabilities (continued)

XES Synergix Scan System XES Synergix 8850 Printer

Figure 2. A Digital Solution is comprised of an 8825 printer, with EV4 Controller, or 8830/8850 printer, with CNG Controller, and an XES Synergix Scan System.

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8855 System Capabilities

XES Synergix 8855 Engineering Printer

• Print documents directly from desktop applications like AutoCAD.

• Create sets of documents, send or cancel print jobs, and view the printer

queue from remote workstations with the AccXES Client Tools.

• View the printer queue, cancel print jobs, and change printer defaults

remotely with the Web Printer Manager Tool.

8855 Digital Solution

Copy, collate, and fold* (* with an optional Folder).

Scan documents to be stored as electronic files, which are retrieved at a workstation using the AccXES Client Tool’s Retrieve Tool

Print documents directly from desktop applications like AutoCAD.

Organize, manipulate, and print sets of documents from remote workstations using the AccXES Client Tool’s Document Submit Tool.

View the print queue, cancel print jobs, and change printer defaults remotely with the Web Printer Manager Tool, or by using the AccXES Client Tool’s Printer Queue Tool.

Figure 3. 8855 Engineering Printer and UP8 Controller

8855 System Capabilities (continued)

Figure 4. A Digital Solution is comprised of an 8855 printer, with UP8 Controller and an XES Synergix Scan System.

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documents, containing small amounts of color (for example,

X2-TECH System Capabilities

• Print documents directly from desktop applications like AutoCAD.

• View the printer queue, cancel print jobs, resolve media mismatches, and

change printer defaults remotely with the Web Printer Manager Tool.

• When equipped with the Synergix Scan System, you can scan

documents to be stored on the Controller's hard drive, which are then retrievable at your workstation using the AccXES Client Tool’s Retrieve Tool.

• Create sets of documents, send or cancel print jobs, and view the printer

queue from remote workstations with the AccXES Client Tools.

• Effective with Firmware 7.5, an optional Color Enablement feature key is

available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats.

• Effective with Firmware 7.5, the Media Page of the Web Printer Manager

Tool (Web PMT) includes a Media Type Menu and a Display Settings button. The Media Type (drop-down) Menu enables you to select the Media Types supported by your printer. After selecting a supported Media Type, the Media Mismatch Mode parameters for that media type can be accessed by clicking the Display Settings button. For the X2TECH color printer, upon clicking the Display Settings button an additional parameter known as Media Specific Color Adjustment is available for your selection.

monochrome CAD drawings with color logos). A use for the Best mode might be in the inclusion of photographic (raster image) matter within a drawing. Normal mode can be considered a compromise between high speed output and the delivery of continuous tone quality. The factory default setting is Fast.

• When supported by the optional PostScript license, two types of halftoning methods are available for selection from a drop-down menu on the PostScript emulation page of the Web PMT. Halftone Screen renders images with a standard printing press appearance, while Error Diffusion renders images with more of a continuous tone (photographic appearance). Note that error diffused images, which are computationally intensive, take considerably longer to process and print.

• Media Specific Color Adjustment, accessed from the Media Page of the Web PMT, enables the independent adjustment of Gamma and Ink Limit for each color separation (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black).

• Effective with Firmware 7.5, a Rendering Page in the W eb Printer Manager Tool allows the setting of a number of image-rendering parameters, including the ability to set the default Print Quality Mode for the X2-TECH printer. The settings of Fast, Normal, or Best take direct advantage of the X2-TECH printer's advanced, print head and speed control capabilities, as exemplified in its RACER technology. One use for the Fast mode, for example, might be in printing primarily black and white

System Capabilities (continued)

Optional On-line Folders

The folder is an optional finishing device which can be used with the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Engineering Printer or Digital Solution. The default finishing options are controlled from your workstation by using the Web PMT or the AccXES Client Tools. You may be offered a limited selection of folding options, or a full selection of finishing programs to choose from, depending upon your attached folding device. All available options will be displayed on the Web PMT’s Finishing Page, which is located by selecting Printer Defaults, then Processing Defaults, then Finishing. In the AccXES Client Tools, select the finishing options by going to the Document Submit Tab, then the Job Options toolbar button, then the Finishing Tab.

NOTE: The X2-TECH Digital Solution does not support folding (finishing) at this time.

Figure 5. Typical Finishing Page of the Web PMT.

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Optional Stacker 1000

The Xerox Stacker 1000 is an optional finishing device which may be used with the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 printer or the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution. The illustration shows the Xerox Stacker 1000 with an XES Synergix 8830 printer.

The Xerox Stacker 1000 stacks a maximum of 1000 prints of various sizes. Print sizes include A (A4) through E (A0).

Ideal for use with the XES Synergix 8855 Printer or XES Synergix 8855 Digital Solution, the stacking capacity of the Optional Xerox Stacker is 500 E size bond prints.

Tray extensions

(for longersize prints)

Figure 6. Xerox Stacker 1000

Media storage compartment

(one on each side of stacker)

Figure 7. Optional Xerox Stacker

Getting Started

This Getting Started Section is designed to help you quickly set up, operate, and troubleshoot your XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 or X2-TECH Digital Solution, or XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 or X2-TECH Printer.

Quick Start Procedures

To get your system up and operational fast, the following Quick Start Procedures are included in this section:

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Solution

Quick Start for Document Copying Quick Start for Remote Desktop Printing Quick Start for printing to the X2-TECH color printer Quick Start for Scanning to your Network Quick Start for Retrieving Scanned Documents Quick Start for Job Accounting Quick Start for Plot Nesting X X X X X X X X X

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Solution

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User Guide References for Additional Information

For Copying, Remote Desktop Printing, Scanning to your Network, and Changing System Parameters, references are included in this section directing you to other manuals where more extensive information can be found.

For example, to add a printer, or to add a port to your workstation, refer to the appropriate print driver user guide.

Overview of Digital Solution Manuals

This is an all inclusive listing of the manuals for the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 or X2-TECH Digital Solution for use with Firmware 8.0. These manuals are provided on CD ROM and can be printed as required. They are also available at the www.xes.com website.

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 & X2-TECH System Introduction

An overview of the 8825/8830/8850/8855 & X2-TECH Printer and Digital Solution including Xerox 8830 Folder and Xerox Stacker 1000. This Introduction also includes quick start and troubleshooting information, with references to other manual sections for additional details.

8825/8830 Printer Operator Manual

8855 Printer Operator Manual

This manual provides a physical overview of the printer; information on media loading and jam clearing; instructions for replacing the toner cartridge, the toner waste container, and oil pads; and instructions for cleaning the upper and lower corotrons.

ColorgrafX X2 User Guide

Provides a description of the X2 printer, instructions for replacing ink bottles, instructions for loading and removing media, instructions for jam clearance, and troubleshooting tips.

XES Synergix 8855 & X2-TECH Controller Setup Manual for Firmware

8.0

This manual describes the 8855 AccXES Controller, provides information on firmware and feature upgrading, provides Controller specifications, and includes information on connecting the remote workstation to the 8855 system.

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850 Controller Setup Manual for Firmware 8.0

This manual provides a description of system default settings for communications (direct connect and over a network), printer emulations, and print job processing parameters. Refer to this manual for instructions on how to change the printer default parameters to meet your printing and copying requirements.

A description of key printer components, overview of the printer’s Control Panel, descriptions of the Control Panel’s “Printer Menu” selections (including power saver and finisher settings), and details on Media loading, Toner Cartridge and Waste Bottle replacing.

8850 Printer Operator Manual

Digital Solution Manuals (continued)

AccXES Account Management Tool Administrator's Guide

A guide that covers all aspects of Job Accounting administration using XES Accounting software running on a networked client workstation.

AccXES Client Tools 8.0 User Guide

A step-by-step guide for installing the AccXES Client Tools software to a PC or Solaris workstation, then using the Tools to retrieve scanned images, print document sets, and view the printer queue.

Web Printer Manager Tool User Guide (for firmware version 8.0)

A guide for accessing and using the browser-based, Web Printer Manager Tool.

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Network Administrator’s Guide

A guide for the System Administrator to use when connecting the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Printer or Digital Solution to a network.

Folder Operator Manual

A detailed description of how to use the optional Folder.

Stacker Operator Manual

A detailed description of how to use the optional Stacker.

XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution User Guide.

This User Guide provides a detailed description of how to use the 8825/8830/8850/8855 & X2-TECH Digital Solution.

XES Synergix & X2-TECH HP-GL/2/HP RTL, AutoCAD 2000i Optimized, Print Driver User Guide

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Windows 95/98 PostScript Print Driver User Guide

XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution Participant Guide

A self-paced training guide for the Digital Solution.

AccXES Software Tools Participant’s Guide

The Web Printer Manager Tool (WebPMT), print drivers, Scan-to-Net, Document Submission Tool, Document Retrieve Tool, and the AccXES Client Tools are presented in this self-paced training guide.

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Digital Solution Manuals (continued)

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Windows NT4.0 PostScript Print Driver User Guide

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Windows 2000 PostScript Print Driver User Guide

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 HDI AutoCAD 2000 Print Driver User Guide

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 HDI AutoCAD 2000i Print Driver User Guide

8825/8830 DOS/Windows ADI Print Driver User Guide

Quick Start for Document

VWX

Copying

NOTE: Copying is not currently supported by the X2-TECH system.

• Make sure that media is loaded into all drawers of the XES Synergix 8825, 8830, 8850, or 8855 Printer.

For full details on loading the roll media, go to the 8825/8830/8850 or 8855 Printer Operator Manual.

• 8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution: If necessary, power on the Scanner/Controller Circuit Breaker/Printer. (The Scanner MUST be powered on first to be recognized.)

• 8855 Digital Solution: If necessary, power on the Scanner/Controller/Printer. The Scanner MUST be powered on first to be recognized.)

• After initial power up, if the Scanner Control Panel prompts you for your User ID and Account ID, enter the alphanumeric Identifications supplied to you by your System Administrator.

• If your system was already powered up, you may have to press the Mode key to display "Ready To Copy." When the Scanner Control Panel displays "Ready To Copy," press the C/CA key on the Control Panel's keypad to be certain that all settings are at their factory default values. Note: To modify settings, refer to the XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital

Solution User Guide.

NOTE: You may have to press the Start button if the configuration (for Auto Scan) has been changed from the factory default. For full details on Scanner Configuration, refer to the XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution User Guide.

• When your document is returned to the ready position, lift the Thick Document lever on the far right hand corner of the Scanner to remove your document.

NOTE: Your document may be fed out of the rear of the Scanner if the configuration (for Document Return) has been changed from the factory default. For full details on Scanner Configuration, refer to the XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution User Guide.

• If you entered a User ID and Account ID when using the Scanner, be sure to press the Exit key to log out of the system.

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• Insert your original document face down and centered on the feed tray of the Scanner.

• Gently move your document forward until the Scanner’s feed rolls engage the document’s leading edge.

• As your document is automatically fed into the Scanner the resulting image will be sent to the printer and your copy will be automatically printed.

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• If Job Accounting has been enabled by your System Administrator, enter your User ID and Account ID where indicated.

Quick Start for Remote Desktop Printing

Communications Setup (required for initial install only)

• Establish Local Area Network (LAN) communications.

For full details go to the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Network Administrator’s Guide.

• Install Print Drivers on your workstation.

For full details go to the applicable Print Driver User Manual.

• Install the AccXES Client Tools software on your workstation.

For full details go to the AccXES Client Tools 8.0 User Guide.

• Connect to the Web Printer Manager Tool on your workstation. This is done through a web browser, such as Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer

4.0, or newer versions of same.

For full details go to the Web Printer Manager Tool User Guide.

Printing from Your Desktop

Add document files to create a document set, using the Add

Document button.

Insert document files into the document set, using the Insert

button.

• Select the Device Manager Tab and select the Destination Device.

Return to the Document Submit Tab and select the Print

Document Set toolbar button to send the files to the printer.

Select the Printer Queue tab to view the submitted job in the printer queue.

, Select these toolbar buttons to view either all of the active

and completed print jobs, or just the active print job.

Select this button to change your print job priority.

For more details, go to the AccXES Client Tools 8.0 User Guide.

To print from your Software Application, use the application’s Print command (which opens the Print Driver).

To print documents from the AccXES Client Tools, double click on the AccXES Client Tools desktop shortcut, or select Start > Programs > AccXES > AccXES Tools.

• Select the Document Submit Tab. Note: If this Tab is not visible, click on the View Menu and select the AccXES Client Tools radio button.

Quick Start for Remote Desktop Printing (continued)

Verifying the Remote Workstation

• At your workstation select the Document Retrieve Tab.

• In the Scan Directory field, type in the 16 alphanumeric character Scan

Directory name that you used when scanning your file at the scanner.

Setup

• Run the Web PMT by launching your Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer

4.0 (or newer) browser. Enter the printer’s IP address (http://IP Address) and press ENTER. Configure the browser to NOT use a proxy server. If the Web PMT main page displays, you are successfully communicating with the printer.

• On the printer user interface, select Setup IO Ports > Ethernet TCP/IP > TCP/IP. Check that the Subnet Mask, IP Address, and Gateway settings

are correct. These are needed so that your workstation will be able to communicate with your AccXES-compliant scanner and printer.

• Run the AccXES Client Tools software.

• Select the Device Manager tab.

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• Select the default printer and scanner.

Select the Create a new device toolbar button. At the bottom of the screen, type in a name that you will recognize for the device and its IP address.

Select the Accept the device parameters toolbar button to save

it in your device list.

Select the Retrieve All button to retrieve the scanned image. This will test that you are connected to the Controller and are able to retrieve scanned images.

• On the Document Submit Tab, add a file and send it to the printer, as a test that you are connected to the printer. See the previous section in this guide, entitled Printing from Your Desktop, for printing instructions.

• Use the scanner’s Mode button to select Scan Mode.

• Use the keypad on the Scanner Control Panel to enter in your 16

alphanumeric character Scan Directory name.

• Scan a file at the scanner.

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• Install the HP-GL/2 (version 7.5) Print Driver appropriate to the Windows

Quick Start for Printing to the

Operating System on your workstation. Select the X2-TECH color printer from the displayed list of printers during driver installation.

X2-TECH

Initial Setup

• Make sure that you have a working connection established between your computer and the printer’s Controller (both machines switched ON and connected by Ethernet TCP/IP).

For full details see your System Administrator, or refer to the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 Network Administrator’s Guide. See the section entitled “Configuring TCP/IP Communications for the 8855 Printer.”

• To quickly test communications between your workstation and the Controller, use your workstation’s Web Browser to connect to the Web Printer Manager Tool (Web PMT), which is a series of web pages residing on the hard drive of the Controller. With the appropriate password, obtained from your System Administrator, the Web PMT operates like a workstation-controlled, Printer Control Panel, enabling the selection and setting of the Controller’s default job processing parameters, including those related to color.

To connect to the Web PMT you must be running Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0, or newer, versions of these browsers.

For full installation details refer to the XES Synergix 8825/8830/8850/8855 HP GL/2 & HP RTL Print Driver User Guide.

Figure 9. Typical Main Page of the Web PMT

In your browser’s URL box, enter http:// followed by your Controller’s IP address (for example, http://13.1.105.30) supplied by your System Administrator. Press Enter on your keyboard.

If you have a valid TCP/IP connection, the Main Page of the Web PMT will be displayed as shown in the TYPICAL example on this page.

If the Main Page of the Web PMT does not display, see your System Administrator for assistance.

Quick Start for Printing to the X2-TECH (continued)

Color Printing with the HP-GL/2 Driver

2. From the Media type drop-down menu of the Paper Tab, select one of the media types supported by the X2-TECH printer. These include:

Presentation Bond – 360 DPI Presentation Bond – 720 DPI

1. From the Print command of your application, access the driver’s fourtabbed (Paper, Job, Graphics, Monochrome) Document Properties Dialog as follows:

In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0

Select “File,” “Print,” within a desktop application (such as Microsoft Word) to display the Print Screen which lets you select your printer, the number of copies to be printed, and the range of pages to be printed. From your application’s Print Screen, click the appropriate button (Properties in Microsoft Word, for example) to display the four-tabbed, Document Properties dialog.

In Windows 2000

Select “File,” “Print,” within a desktop application (such as Microsoft Word, for example) to display the Print screen which lets you select your print driver and set numerous print processing parameters.

Select the Layout Tab or the Paper/Quality Tab, then click Advanced to display the four-tabbed, Document Properties dialog.

In Autocad 2000I

Select "File," and "Plot" (or Page Setup) to display the Plot Screen. Select this driver from the drop-down list of plotters. Wait a moment for the driver's Document Properties Dialog to load. Click the Properties… button, select the Device and Document Settings Tab, choose "Custom Properties," and click the Custom Properties… button. The fourtabbed, Document Properties dialog will now be displayed.

White Matte Film – 360 DPI Backlit Film – 360/720 DPI

Poly Cloth – 360 DPI Poly Canvas – 360 DPI

Photo Quality 360 DPI Reinforced – 360 DPI

PSV – 360 DPI Production – 360 DPI

90 Gram GA Paper – 360 DPI

3. From the four tabs of the Document Properties Dialog, make any other selections deemed appropriate. Note that “Manual Feed,” for inserting a cut sheet of media, and “Finishing,” for folding printed media, are not supported by the X2-TECH printer.

4. Click OK to save all settings and close the Document Properties dialog.

5. Click OK on the application’s print screen to print your job.

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• Use the keypad on the Scanner Control Panel to enter in your 16 alphanumeric character Scan Directory name.

Quick Start for Scanning to Net

• When the Scanner Control Panel displays Ready to Scan, select your desired scanning resolution using the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys.

Note: Scan-to-Net is a standard feature of the 8830/8850/8855/X2-TECH Digital Solutions, and an optional feature of the 8825 Digital Solution. Effective with Firmware Release 7.5, a new Color Enablement feature key is available enabling Scanning-to-Net in color in TIFF and JPEG formats. The printing of JPEG files is also enabled in Firmware Release

7.5.

Scanning to Net

• 8825/8830/8850 Digital Solution: If necessary, power on the Scanner/Controller Circuit Breaker/Printer. (The Scanner MUST be powered on first to be recognized.)

• 8855 Digital Solution: If necessary, power on the Scanner/Controller /Printer. (The Scanner MUST be powered on first to be recognized.)

• X2-TECH Digital Solution: If necessary, power on the Scanner/Printer/Controller.

• If job accounting is enabled, enter in your User ID and Account ID when prompted and press Enter. If job accounting is not enabled, you will not have to enter your IDs.

• If you want to see a preview of the scanned images when they are retrieved from the Controller to your workstation, verify that the scanner’s default “Preview” box is checked. (On the Synergix Scan System it is located by selecting the Menu button. On the MAIN MENU select CONFIGURATION > SCAN OPTIONS – LINE OR PHOTO (OR COLOR, if enabled) > PREVIEW .) Use the Previous, Next, and Enter keys to navigate to and through available selections. Use the Enter key to confirm your choice(s).

NOTE: Your selected Scan-to-Network file format is displayed in the lower left corner of the Scanner Control Panel screen. To change formats (including color format, if enabled), press the Menu key. Select CONFIGURATION (using the Previous and Next keys, if necessary) and press Enter. Using the Next key, select Scan Options (Line or Photo or Color—if color is enabled) and press Enter. Use the Previous, Next, and Enter keys to navigate to and through the available selections. Press the Enter key to confirm your choice(s). Press the Menu key to put the scanner back on line.

NOTE: When making a color scan, be sure to select “Mixed/Custom” with the arrow key under Image Quality on the Scanner Control Panel.

• Insert your original document face down and centered on the feed tray of the Scanner.

• Gently move your document forward until the Scanner’s feed rolls engage the document’s leading edge.

• If prompted to do so, enter the desired scanning width and press Enter.

• As your document is automatically fed into the Scanner, the resulting

image is stored as a file in the Scan Directory on the system Controller's hard drive. The image can be retrieved at your workstation using the Retrieve Tool of the AccXES Client Tools.

NOTE: You may have to press the Start button if the configuration (for Auto Scan) has been changed from the factory default. For full details on Scanner Configuration refer to the XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution User Guide.

• With Ready to Copy displayed on the Scanner Control Panel, press the Mode key.

Quick Start for Scanning to Net (continued)

• When your document is returned to the ready position, lift the Thick Document lever on the far right hand corner of the Scanner to remove your document.

NOTE: Your document may be fed out of the rear of the Scanner if the configuration (for Document Return) has been changed from the factory default. For full details on Scanner Configuration go to the XES Synergix & X2-TECH Digital Solution User Guide.

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Quick Start for Scanning to Net (continued)

Retrieving Scanned Documents

• With the AccXES Client Tools running on your workstation, select the

Document Retrieve Tab.

• In the Scan Directory field, type in the 16 alphanumeric character directory name that you used at the scanner when you scanned your images. This will retrieve the scanned images that were assigned to that specific directory.

• In the File Prefix field, add the prefix that will appear at the beginning of each file that you create from retrieving a scanned image. MYSCAN is the default prefix.

• In the Retrieval Directory field, use the Browse button to specify the directory and folder on your workstation where you wish to save your retrieved images.

Figure 11. Document Retrieval Tool Screen

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