Xerox DocuPrint N17b, DocuPrint N17 System Administrator Guide

The Xerox DocuPrint N17 and N17b Network Laser Printers

System Administrator Guide

Version 1.8

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Table of Contentsi

Chapter 1

DocuPrint N17 Getting Started

DocuPrint N17 and N17b Models....................................1-2

How Much of This Book Must I Read?............................1-3

Printer Components.........................................................1-4

Special Features................................................................1-5

Power Saver.....................................................................1-5

High Resolution Printing.... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. 1-5

Postscript.......................................................... ...... ....... .. 1-6

Edge to Edge Printing ...................................................... 1-6

Automatic Tray Switching ................................................1-6

Automatic Language Sensing and Switching.................... 1-7

Automatic Font/Macro Saving..........................................1-7

Secure Printing................................................................. 1-7

Printer Generated Reports................................................1-8

Duplex Printing ................................................................ 1-9

Increased Paper Handling.................................................1-9

Offsetting........................................................................1-9

Memory Expansion ........................................................ 1-10

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Hard Disk Drive Option .................................................. 1-10

Intelligent Rasterizing..................................................... 1 -1 0

Connectivity............................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... 1-11

Proof Printing................................................................. 1-11

Fax Friendly Black.......................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... 1-12

Flash Memory SIMMs..................................................... 1-12

Memory Considerations ......................................... ....... 1-13

Installing the Printer ...................................................... 1-15

Selecting a Printer Location............................................1-15

Precautions....................................................................1-17

Assembling the Printer...................................................1-20

Testing the Printer .........................................................1-24

Installing Printer Options ..............................................1-26

Maintaining the Printer ....................... ...... ....... ...... ....... 1-27

Cleaning the Printer ....................................................... 1-27

Replacing the EP Cartridge............................................. 1-27

Recycling the EP Cartridge.............................................. 1-28

Replacing the Fuser Cartridge/Bias Transfer Roll.............. 1-28

Transporting the Printer................................................1-29

Technical Support...........................................................1-30

Before Calling for Service...............................................1-30

Accessing Xerox Via the Internet.................................... 1-30

Chapter 2

Paper Handling

..................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .

Paper Sources and Destinations...................................... 2-2

Selecting Paper.................................................................2-3

Storing Paper....................................................................2-5

Loading Paper.................... ...... ......................................... 2-6

Using Tray 1..................................................................... 2-6

Using the MBF .................................................................2-9

Using the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette................ 2-14

Using the High Capacity Feeder...................................... 2-17

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Using the Envelope Feeder............................................. 2-20

Automatic Tray Switching............................................. 2-22

Tray Sequence Settings .................................................. 2-23

Paper Handling Exception Conditions............................. 2-24

Tray Sequence Rules ...................................................... 2-26

Tray Sequence Examples ................................................ 2-27

Paper Size/Type Mismatch.............................................. 2-29

Using the Offset Catch Tray .......................................... 2-30

Offsetting Output .......................................................... 2-31

Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing......................................... 2-32

Print Orientation and Control Panel Settings................... 2-33

Chapter 3

Using the Control Panel

.................................. ..............

Control Panel Features.....................................................3-2

The Display............................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. 3-3

The Indicator Lights................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ............... 3-4

The Keys. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...............3-5

Navigating the Menu System........................................3-11

Menu Indicators............................................................. 3-13

Control Panel Locks........................................................3-14

Setting a Menu Option .................................................. 3-15

Main Menu .....................................................................3-17

Job Menu ........................................................................3-18

Password Menu.............................................................. 3-20

Tray Menu.......................................................................3-23

PCL Menu........................................................................3-30

PostScript Menu ............................................................. 3-36

System Menu..................................................................3-38

Parallel Menu..................................................................3-49

Serial Menu................................................. ....... ...... ....... 3-52

Ethernet Menu ...............................................................3-56

3-1

Token Ring Menu...........................................................3-69

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Novell Menu ................................................................... 3-84

Test Menu.......................................................................3-91

Reset Menu.....................................................................3-95

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Printer Management Software and Drivers

.............

4-1

Using CentreWare DP with the DocuPrint N17..............4-2

DocuPrint N17 PCL Printer Driver....................................4-3

DocuPrint N17 PostScript Printer Driver.........................4-4

Driver Features.................................................................4-5

Using the Hard Disk Drive / Downloading Fonts and Jobs 5-1

Hard Drive Considerations ..............................................5-2

Disk Initialization.............................................................. 5-2

Downloading Fonts and Macros.....................................5-3

FSDOWNLOAD Command ............................................... 5-4

FSDELETE Command........................................................5-7

Using the Hard Disk Drive for Secure and Proof Jobs...5-8

Creating Secure Jobs........................................................5-8

Creating Proof Jobs........................................................ 5-10

Printing or Deleting Secure or Proof Jobs........................ 5-12

Troubleshooting

.............................................................

6-1

Printer Operation Problems.............................................6-2

Control Panel Messages...................................................6-6

Diagnostic LED Flash Sequences ...................................6-22

Paper Jams......................................................................6-23

What Causes a Paper Jam? ............................................ 6-23

Clearing Paper Jams....................................................... 6-23

Tray 1 Jam..................................................................... 6-27

MBF Jam........................................................................6-28

Tray 2 Jam with 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ...... 6-29

Tray 3 Jam with 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ...... 6-30

Tray 2 or Tray 3 Jam with 2,000-sheet HCF ....................6-31

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Envelope Feeder Jam......................................................6-32

OCT Jam....... ................................................................. 6-33

Duplex Module Jam ....................................................... 6-34

Paper Exit Jam................................................................ 6-35

Print Cartridge Jam ........................................................ 6-36

Paper Mismatch Jam......................................................6-37

Misfeed Jam at Startup .................................................. 6-38

Fuser Jam....................................................................... 6-39

Print Quality Problems................................................... 6-40

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information Maintaining the Printer

................................................

.......................

Replacing the EP Cartridge..............................................B-2

Replacing the Fuser Cartridge/BTR..................................B-5

Installing and Removing Printer Options

.................

Precautions ....................................................................... C-2

Memory SIMMs ....................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..C-3

Installing a Memory SIMM ......................... ....... ...... ....... ..C-4

Removing a Memory SIMM..............................................C-6

Hard Disk Drive ................................................................C-8

Installing the Hard Disk Drive .. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..C-9

Removing the Hard Disk Drive........................................C-11

Duplex Module...............................................................C-13

Installing the Duplex Module............................. ...... ....... C-13

Removing the Duplex Module........................................C-15

500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette..............................C-16

Installing One 500-sheet Paper Deck and Casse tte .........C-16

Installing Two 500-she et Pap er Decks an d Casse tt es ......C-18

A-1

B-1

C-1

Removing a 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ............C-21

2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder (HCF) ......................C-23

Installing the 2,000-sheet High Capa city Feed er ...... ....... C-24

Removing the 2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder............C-27

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Offset Catch Tray (OCT).................................................C-28

Installing the OCT ............................................. ...... ....... C-28

Removing the OCT.........................................................C-31

Envelope Feeder.............................................................C-32

Installing the Envelope Feeder........................................C-32

Removing the Envelope Feeder ......................................C-35

Xerox Network Interface Card (XNIC)...........................C-36

Installing the XNIC .........................................................C-37

Removing the XNIC........................................................ C-39

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Printer Resident Fonts

..................................... .............

PCL Fonts.......................................................................... D-2

Printing a PCL Font List.....................................................D-3

PostScript Fonts............................................................... D-4

Printing a PostScript Font List...........................................D-5

Printer Specifications DocuPrint N17 Unique Printer Commands

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Overview ................................. ................... .................... .. F-2

Paper Size Selection......................................................... F-3

Paper Type Selection........................................................ F-4

Input Tray Selection......................................................... F-5

Output Selection .............................................................. F-6

PJL Commands.................................................................. F-7

Environmental Specifications

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The Xerox Commitment to Environmental Quality............G-2

Acoustic Noise Figures .....................................................G-2

D-1

E-1 F-1

G-1

FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users..........G-3

Compliance Statement for International Users..................G-4

Operational Safety ...........................................................G-5

Laser Safety .....................................................................G-7

Laser Safety Warning for Finland and Sweden..................G-7

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DocuPrint N17 Getting Started

DocuPrint N17 and N17b Models .................................. 1-2

How Much of This Book Must I Read? ............ .............. 1-3

Printer Components ............................................... ........ 1-4

Special Features ................ ............ ............. ............. ....... . 1-5

Memory Considerations .............................................. 1-13

Installing the Printer .................................................... 1-15

Testing the Printer ....................................................... 1-24

Installing Printer Options ............................................ 1-26

Maintaining the Printer ............................................... 1-27

Transporting the Printer .................................. ............ 1-29

Technical Support ...................................... ............. ...... 1-30

Chapter1

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DocuPrint N17 an d N17b Models

DocuPrint N17

and N17b

Models

This book is for use with both the Xerox DocuPrint N17 and DocuPrint N17b Network Laser Printers. The DocuPrint N17 contains all the components of the DocuPrint N17b, plus the following:

• Ethernet 10Base2 and 10BaseT

• Audible buzzer As this guide serves both printers, the DocuPrint N17b

will hereafter be referred to as the DocuPrint N17 except in situations where information is specific to either printer.

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How Much of This Book Must I Read?

How Much of

This Book

Because of the customer installable nature of the DocuPrint N17, your printer should be operational following the brief instructions in the Quick Installation Guide (also contained in this chapter).

Must I Read?

You can use this guide as a reference for:

Topic Where to find it

Printer components This chapter, page 1-4 Special printer features This chapter, page 1-5 Memory considerations This chapter, page 1-13 Printer installation This chapter, page 1-15 Maintenance issues and tips This chapter, page 1-27 Acceptable print media Using input trays and output bins Using the Control Panel Printer drivers and software Using the optional Hard Disk Drive

Chapter 2: Paper Handling Chapter 2: Paper Handling Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel Chapter 4: Printer Management Softw are and Drivers Chapter 5: Using the Hard Disk Drive / Downloading Fonts and Jobs

Troubleshooting printing problems Ordering printer options Replacing consumables Printer option installation Printer fonts Printer specifications PCL and PJL commands

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information Appendix B: Maintaining the Printer Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options Appendix D: Printer Resident Fonts Appendix E: Printer Specifications Appendix F: DocuPrint N17 Unique Printer Commands

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Printer Components

Printer

Components

Front View

Control Panel Display

Control Panel Keypad

Recessed Grip

Power Switch

Standard Outpu t Bin

Front Cover

Front Cover Release Button

MBF (Multi-bypass Tray )

MBF Release Point

Tray 1

Rear View

Option Interface Cover

Rear Cover

Power Inlet

Ethernet Ports (N17 only)

Parallel Port

Serial Port

Diagnostic LED

Etherne t LED (N17 onl y)

Port for Optional Network Card

The major printer components are indic ated below.

Figure 1.1 Major printer components

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Special Features

Power Saver

High Resolution

Printing

Several features have been designed into the DocuPrint N17 to enhance your printing environment. Using the printer's Control Panel menu system, you can tailor printer settings to match your printing requirements.

See Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel for more information about the Control Panel and its menu system.

After 60 minutes of inactivity, the printer automatically turns off internal components to reduce the amount of electricity used. The printer automatically turns those parts back on when it receives a print job.

Using the printer's Control Panel menu system, you can send the printer into Power Saver mode after your choice of Off, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes of inactivity.

See the section “System Menu” (page 3-38) in Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel.

The DocuPrint N17 is set to print at 600 x 600 dpi (dots per inch) and can be increased to 1200 x 600. Y ou can also print draft-quality jobs by using the System Menu to set Draft Mode to On (or select it on a per job basis from the printer driver). The printer automatically reduces the amount of toner by 67% (and prints a draft-quality output). Draft Mode can be selected on a per job basis from the Xerox printer drivers.

See Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel for i nstructio ns on changing Control Panel settings.

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Special Features

Postscript

Edge to Edge Printing

Automatic Tray

Switching

Y our DocuPrint N 17 includes Post Script LanguageLevel 3 (hereafter referred to as PostScript).

Click for Updated Information

You can print PostScript and PCL 5e Emulation and PCL 6 Emulation (hereafter referred to as PCL) jobs all the way to the edge of the page. (However, there is a 4 mm border on all edges, with all paper size s, where print quality may be slightly degraded.) This feature may be selected via the Control Panel or via the pr int dr ivers fo r PCL. E dge to Edge printing is always enabled for PostScript jobs.

Note that selecting this feature will cause some PCL job printing to be shifted up to the top of the page and left to the edge of the page.

The DocuPrint N17 allows you to set automatic tray switching for both PCL and PostScript jobs. When tray switching is on, and the paper tray runs out of paper, the printer automatically switches to another paper tray (if another tray is loaded with the same size and type of paper). That means you don’t have to loa d paper as often. You can also install one or two optional 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassettes (lower trays), or the 2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder (HCF), to extend your printing capacity.

For more information on tray switching, see the section

“Automatic Tray Switching” (page 2-22) in Chapter 2: Paper Handling.

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Special Features

Automatic Language

Sensing and

Switching

Automatic Font/

Macro Saving

Secure Printing

The printer can process both PCL and PostScript jobs. When the printer's Language Sensing option is on, the DocuPrint N17 samples the incoming data stream to determine which language the print job requires. The DocuPrint N17 then switches to the proper interpreter for that job.

Language Sensing can be set individually for each port, or protocol within a port, by setting the appropriate PDL setting to Auto.

For more information about language sensing and switching, see Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel.

When you are printing both PostScript and PCL jobs, the printer will automaticall y save downloaded fonts, macros, and the entire PostScript environment when it switches PDLs (Printer Description Language ). This saves yo u from having to download fonts, macros, and headers every time the program switches between PostScript and PCL.

The DocuPrint N17 allows users to define and contr ol what are called “secure jobs.” When a secure job is sent to the printer, printing is delayed until the password associated with that job is entered at the printer’s Control Panel. Secure jobs are defined and enabled either via DocuPrint N17 printer drivers or via a sequence of PJL commands (see Chapter 5: Using the Hard Disk Drive / Downloading Fonts and Jobs, page 5-8, for an example) . This feature requires the Hard Disk Drive option.

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Special Features

Printer Generated

Reports

Using the printer's Control Panel, you can print seven separate reports.

• The Demo Page provides a sample of the printer's capabilities and lists the printer's key features.

• The Configuration Sheet lists printer name, software revision level, communication parameters settings, options installed, current option settings in the Control Panel's menu system and print counts.

• The PCL Font List shows which PCL fonts are currently available. The list includes resident fonts, fonts stored on the hard disk and permanent fonts downloaded to system memory.

• The PostScript Font List shows which PostScript fonts are currently available. The list includes resident fonts, fonts stored on the hard disk or downloaded to system memory.

• The T est Prin t is used by service and repair technicians if problems occur with the printer.

• The Disk Directory lists disk statistics and the directory of the disk file system, including fonts, forms and macros.

• The Menu Map shows the structure of the Control Panel menus.

See Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel for more information about these reports.

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Special Features

Duplex Printing

Increased Paper

Handling

Offsetting

The DocuPrint N17 can print two-sided documents when you install the optional Duplex Module. After installing the Duplex Module and a DocuPrint N17 printer driver, printing a two-sided document is as easy as printing a one-sided job.

See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information to order a Duplex Module.

An optional 500-sheet lower tray (the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette), and a 2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder (HCF) are available for the DocuPrint N17. Install two lower trays and you increase the input capacity for the DocuPrint N17 by 1,000 sheets. One 500-sheet Paper Deck may be installed with the HCF to increase input capacity by 2,500 sheets.

See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information to order a 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette, or the HCF.

The optional Offset Catch Tray (OCT) is available for the DocuPrint N17 to provide a second output destination for your print jobs. Send your print job to the Standard Output Bin or to the OCT (also known as the Offset Bin). It sits ab ove the Standard Output Bin, increases the output tray capacity for the printer and offsets jobs from each other.

See Chapter 2: Paper Handling for more information about using the OCT.

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Special Features

Memory Expansion

Hard Disk Drive

Option

Intelligent

Rasterizing

The DocuPrint N17 printer has 16 MB of RAM install ed as standard and three SIMM slots for memory expansion. The three SIMM slots can be populated with combinations of 4, 8, 16 or 32 MB memory SIMMs up to a total of 104 MB.

Click for Updated Information

An optional Hard Disk Drive is also available, and is used for storing fonts, forms and macros, enabling secure and proof job printing and automatic co llation o f mul tipl e sets of a document. See Chapter 5: Using the Hard Disk Drive / Downloading Fonts and Jobs for more information about the Hard Disk Drive. See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information to order more printer memory or the Hard Disk Drive.

The DocuPrint N17 driver sends data to the printer only once, regardless of the number of copies specified. This allows multiple sets to be produced at rated printer speeds, conserves valuable network resources and al lows users to resume their applications quickly.

Once the data reaches the DocuPrint N17, the printer analyzes the job to determine the amount of memory the rasterized data will require. If there is sufficient memory, it will perform Raster Image Processing (RIP) only once and hold the rasterized pages in memory for use in printing each successive copy.

Intelligent rasterizing is performed automatically by the DocuPrint N17.

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Special Features

Connectivity

Proof Printing

The DocuPrint N17b includes the follo wing physical connectivity interfaces on board:

• IEEE 1284 Bi-directional parallel

• RS232C Serial Interface with a DB9 connector

The DocuPrint N17 contains the two interfaces listed above plus Ethernet (10 Mbit) with RJ45 and BNC connectors.

Two additional interfaces are available as options:

• 10/100 Ethernet (10BaseT and 100BaseT) with an RJ45 connector

• T oken Ring with RJ45 (UTP) and DB9 (STP) connectors

For DocuPrint N17 printer only: Installing either optional network interface disables the on board 10 Mbit Ethernet interface. Removing either optional interface enables the on board 10 Mbit Ethernet functionality again.

The DocuPrint N17 allows you to view and proofread the first set of a multiple set job before printing the remaining sets. This is called “proof printing.” When you send a proof job to the printer, only the first set is printed immediately. You can then go to the printer and proof the first set. Depending on the outcome of the proofing, you can then decide either to co ntinu e pri ntin g the rema ining sets or to delete the job by entering the password via the printer’s Control Panel.

Proof printing jobs are defined and enabled either via the DocuPrint N17 printer drivers or via a sequence of PJL commands (see Chapter 5: Using the Hard Disk Drive / Downloading Fonts and Jobs, page 5-10, for an example.) This feature requires the Hard Disk Drive option.

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Special Features

Fax Friendly Black

Flash Memory SIMMs

Typical laser output of continuous tone renderings of color documents loses significa nt detail when t ransmit ted via conventional fax devices. The DocuPrint N17 printer drivers offer you the option to prepare your output for fax transmission. When you select this driver option, the printer creates a series of cross hatched output patterns that provides more faithful rendering of continuous ton es when transmitted via fax.

An additional Flash Memory SIMM of 8 MB is available. You can essentially increase resident PCL and PostScript fonts of the printer or create resident PCL macros by installing up to two Flash Memory SIMMs and downloading resources permanently to this memory. Flash Memory SIMMs are installed in the printer’s SIMM slots in the same way that you install RAM SIMMs. Refer to Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options.

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Memory Consi derations

Memory

Considerations

In today's printing environments, technologies have advanced greatly. Corresponding memory requirements have increased too. If you plan to print highly complex jobs, you may need to add printer memory.

The DocuPrint N17 accepts memory SIMMs with the following specifications:

•8 MB SIMM — 72 pins

— 70 nanosecond access time —No parity — 2M x 32 bits

• 16 MB SIMM — 72 pins

— 70 nanosecond access time —No parity — 4M x 32 bits

• 32 MB SIMM — 72 pins

— 70 nanosecond access time —No parity — 8M x 32 bits

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Memory Consideratio ns

Additional memory will provide the following enhanced DocuPrint N17 capabilities:

• Additional font cache

• Additional download space for fonts, macros and images

• Increased throughput for complex pages, duplex pages and larger paper sizes (Legal/Folio)

• Increased PostScript VM

• Collated sets without the Hard Disk Drive

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Installing the Printer

Installing the

Printer

Selecting a Printer

Location

Top View

2 in. (50 mm)

20 in. (508 mm)

2 in. (50 mm)

12 in. (305 mm)

Do not block the fan at the top rear left corner.

This section describes the procedures for unpacking and setting up the printer in its base c onfiguration. If you have additional options to install, see Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options for specific instructions for each option.

Select a printer location that meets the minimum air space requirements shown in Figure 1.2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface away from direct sunlight and electrical interference.

Figure 1.2 Minimum space requirements around

the printer

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Installing the Printer

In selecting a location for the printer, you should also consider the following:

• Is the Control Panel accessible for viewing and use?

• Is there enough clearance above the printer to replace consumables and to add paper handling options?

• The 500-sheet Paper Deck adds 4.8 in. (122 mm) to the height of the printer; the Offset Catch Tray adds 5.2 in. (132 mm); the High Capacity Feeder adds 27 in. (686 mm) and allows placement of the printer with HCF on the floor.

• Is there enough clearance around the printer should it ever require servicing? (If not, you may need to relocate the printer for servicing.)

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Installing the Printer

Precautions

Please observe the following precautions for installing and using your DocuPrint N17 printer.

To avoid fire hazard:

• Do not place the printer in a location with high temperature and humidity, poor ventilation, or a high level of dust.

• Do not place the printer near heaters or similar objects.

• Never block the printer’ s ventilation openings. Be sur e to leave ample space between the ventilation openings and the nearest wall or other surf ace. (Refer to Figure 1.2 on page 1-15 for space requirements.)

• Do not place the printer near alcohol, benzene, or other volatile and flammable materials.

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Installing the Printer

To avoid electric shock or fire hazard:

• Do not connect the printer to any power source until you are instructed to do so.

• Do not plug the printer into an AC outlet with incorrect voltage.

• The printer must be properly g rounded. Do not bypass the ground plug. Use a three-prong connection.

• Do not use a multi-extension cord connector.

• If using an extension cord, do not use one with rated current less than 125V 15A (250V 13A in Europe). Do not damage or modify the extension cord. Do not bend, pull or place heavy objects on the extension cord.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.

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Installing the Printer

To avoid printer malfunction or damage:

• Position the printer on a horizontal, sturdy and stable surface.

• Operate the printer under temperature conditions of 10 to 35° C (50to95° F), with humidity 15 to 85%. Be sure to keep the temperature below 28 º C (82° F) if the humidity is 85%.

• If the temperature changes significantly, condensation may develop inside the printer and cause printing problems. Therefore, be sure to let the printer stabilize for some time to adjust to the new temperature.

• Do not subject the printer to direct sunlight.

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Installing the Printer

Assembling the

Printer

Assembling the printer is easily accomplished in just a few steps:

• Remove packing retainers.

• Install the EP (electronic printing) cartridge,

• Load Tray 1 (and optional paper trays as desired) with paper and insert it into the printer, and

• Connect the power cord.

Follow the instructions on the following pages to assemble the printer.

Do not expose the EP cartridge to direct sunlight or artificial light for more than 15 minutes. Overexposure will permanently damage the photosensitive imaging drum.

Do not open the drum shutter or touch the green imaging drum.

Complete the EP cartridge installation within 15 minutes of removing the cartridge from its package.

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Remove the protective film from the Control Panel (1).

Then open the front cover by pressing the button on top of the cover.

Remove the orange plastic packing retainers (1,2 and 3).

Remove the EP cartridge from its wrapper.

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Installing the Printer

Shake the EP cartridge several times to evenly distribute

the toner.

Remove the tape strip.

Insert the EP cartridge into the guide channels marked by

the arrows inside the front cover. Push in until it clicks in place, then close the front cover.

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Remove the main tray, press down on the bottom plate (1)

until it clicks into position, and remove the plastic packing retainer (2).

Load paper so that it is under both the metal stop tabs and

the plastic fill tabs.

Do not overfill the tray. Paper jams will result.

Adjust the width guide so it lightly touches the right edg e

of the paper stack. Then slide the tray into the printer. Continue to “Testing the Printer” (page 1-24).

Should you need to adjust the paper tray to fit other sizes of paper, refer to Chapter 2: Paper Handling for instructions.

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Testing the Printer

Testing the

Printer

To test the printer, power it ON, then print a Configuration Sheet using the following steps at the Control Panel:

Plug the power cord into the printer and a wall outlet.

Simultaneously hold down the and power ON the printer.

The printer will complete its self-test and display the following message at the Control Panel Display:

Ready

If the Control Panel message is not displayed in your language, continue to Step 2. Othe rwise, skip to Step 5 on page 1-25.

Press Menu Down or Up until you see:

Menus Reset Menu

Press Item Down or Up until you see:

Online and Enter keys

Reset Menu Language

Press Value Down or Up until you see your language,

then press

Reset Menu Language

Then power off and on the printer. Now all Control Panel messages will display in your language.

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Enter. The Control Panel displays:

Testing the Printer

Press Menu Down or Up until you see:

Menus Test Menu

Press Item Down or Up until you see:

Test Menu Config Sheet

Press Enter to print a Configuration Sheet.

The Configuration Sheet requires a minute or so to print. If it does not print, refer to Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.

If the Configuration Sheet prints, you have successfully assembled and tested the printer.

Notice that the Configuration Sheet lists options that are installed (if any).

If you have purchased printer options, power off the

printer, unplug the power cord, and continue to “Installing Printer Options” (page 1-26). Otherwise, skip to “Maintaining the Printer” (page 1-27).

Chapter 1: DocuPrint N17 Getting Started ❖ 1-25

Installing Printer Opt ions

Installing Printer

Options

A number of options are available to increase the capabilities of your DocuPrint N17. Call your dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for ordering information.

• Printer options include memory SIMMs (DRAM and Flash), Network Interface Cards, and the Hard Drive.

• Paper handling options include an Envelope Feeder, an Offset Catch Tray, one or two 500-sheet Paper Decks and Cassettes, a 2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder, and a Duplex Module.

If you have purchased any of these options, install them now.

Installation of the memory SIMMs, the Hard Drive and the Network Interface Cards requires removal of the controller assembly from its housing. If you have more than one of these options, you can install all of them while the controller assembly is removed (b efore reins erting the controller assembly into its housing).

Refer to Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options for complete instructions.

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Maintaining the Print er

Maintaining the

Printer

Cleaning the Printer

Replacing the

EP Cartridge

Maintaining the printer in good operating condition is essential to having a reliable, well-running machine.

For optimum performance, do not place the printer near vents or dust-producing equipment. Particles in the air may enter the printer and cause failures in internal mechanisms.

For best results, clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth. Power the printer off before cleaning. Do not use detergents.

An EP (electronic printing) cartridge will print approximately 10,000 pages of A4 or 8.5 x 11 paper under average operating conditions (5% image area coverage). The number of prints per cartridge will decrease if you routinely:

• Print dense text and graphics.

• Exceed five percent area coverage.

You may increase the number of prints per cartridge by setting Draft Mode in the System Menu. The printer automatically reduces the amount of toner used (and prints a lower density output). See Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel for instructions on changing Control Panel settings.

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Maintaining the Printer

Replace the EP cartridge when you see the following message at the printer’s Control Panel display:

Toner Low

Although you can print for a short time after this message first appears, to ensure optimum print quality you should replace the EP cartridge as soon as possible.

See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering a new EP cartridge.

Recycling the EP

Cartridge

Replacing the Fuser

Cartridge/Bias

Transfer Roll

The DocuPrint N17 EP cartridge can be recycled free of charge to you. Follow the instructions packaged with your new EP cartridge to recycle the old one.

The Fuser Cartridge and Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) have expected useful lives of 200,000 prints. When this point is reached, you will see the following message at the printer’s Control Panel display:

Replace Fuser Cartridge

Although printing can continue, to ensure optimum print quality, you should order and replace these parts as soon as possible.

See Appendix A:DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information.

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Transporting the

Printer

When transporting the printer more than a short distance, use the original shipping box and packaging materials. If the original shipping box or packaging materials are not available, use a sturdy packing box and a generous amount of cushioning or packing materials.

To prepare your printer for transportation, follow the instructions below.

Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord and

all interface cables. Remove any paper handling options and repack each in

its original packaging. Remove the hard drive (if it is installed) and repack it in

its original packaging. See Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options.

Remove the EP cartridge and pack it in its original

packaging. Pack the printer with the sealed EP cartridge and power

cord in the original printer box.

If you need to return the printer for service, follow the instructions of your service provider for packing and shipping.

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Technical Support

Te chnical

Support

Before Calling

for Service

Accessing Xerox

Via the Internet

If you are unable to resolve a printing problem using the instructions in Chapter 6: Troubleshooting, contact the dealer from which you bought your printer or contact Xerox.

Before contacting your dealer or Xerox, please have the following infor m at io n ava il abl e:

• Printer Serial No. (located inside the front cover)

• A Configuration Sheet (described on page 3-92)

• Any error code or message displayed on the Control Panel

• A description of the problem

• Type of network (if problem is network related)

The Xerox Web Page can be re ached at www.xerox.com. It will contain the latest versions of drivers and documentation.

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Paper Handling

Paper Sources and Destinations ................................... . 2-2

Selecting Paper .......... ....................................... .............. 2-3

Storing Paper .................... ............................................. . 2-5

Loading Paper ................... ...... ............. ............. ............. . 2-6

Using Tray 1 ................................................................... 2-6

Using the MBF ............................................................... 2-9

Using the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette .............. 2-14

Using the High Capacity Feeder .................................... 2-17

Using the Envelope Feeder ........................................... 2-20

Automatic Tray Switching ..... ...................................... 2-22

Using the Offset Catch Tray ........................................ 2-30

Offsetting Output ........................................................ 2-31

Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing ................................. ...... 2-32

Chapter2

Chapter 2: Paper Hand ling ❖ 2-1

Paper Sources and Destinations

Paper Sources

The DocuPrint N17 has several paper input sources and output destinations, as listed in Table 2.1.

and Destinations

Table 2.1 DocuPrint N17 paper sources/destinations

Input Source Description

Tray 1 Tray 1 is the standard 250-sheet input tray, and has paper size and paper empty sensing. Tray 2 Tray 2 is the first optional tray (below Tray 1), and has paper size and paper empty sensing. It

can be one of the following:

• 500-sheet input tray

• 2,000-sheet input tray

Tray 3 Tray 3 is the second optional tray (below Tray 2), and has paper size and paper empty

sensing. It is only installable if Tray 2 is the 500-sheet input tray, and can be one of the following:

• 500-sheet input tray

• 2,000-sheet input tray

MBF MBF is the multi-bypass feeder, which functions as a single sheet manual feed tray but also

holds up to 100 sheets of standard paper and a varying number of envelopes and other special sto ck.

The MBF does not have paper size sensing capability.

Envelope Feeder The Enve lo pe Fee de r h olds up to 75 envelopes. I t d oe s no t ha v e pa pe r s iz e s en sing capability.

Destination Description

Standard Bin The Standard Bin holds up to 250 sheets, with paper full detection. Offset Bin The optional Offset Bin or Offset Catch Tray (OCT) holds up to 500 sheets, with offset

capability and paper full detection.

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Selecting Paper

Table 2.2 on page 2-4 lists the size paper, envelopes, and other print media you can use with all DocuPrint N17 input and output trays. Using sizes other than those listed in Table 2.2, or paper not recommended for laser printers, may result in paper jams.

The DocuPrint N17 supports paper weights as follows:

• 16-28 lbs. (60-105 g/m

) via paper trays

) and A6 international postcard

(190 gsm) via the Multi-bypass Feeder (MBF)

• 17-24 lbs. (64-90 g/m

• The optional HCF supports 18-24 lbs. (68-90 g/m

) with duplex

)

Chapter 2: Paper Hand ling ❖ 2-3

Selecting Paper

Table 2.2 Acceptable media sizes for all DocuPrint N17 paper trays

Input Output

Paper Size

(8.5x11” / 216x279mm)

Letter

(8.5x13” / 216x330mm)

Folio

(8.5x14” / 216x356mm)

Legal Executive

184x267mm)

Statement

140x216mm)

A4 A5

ISO B5 Envelope

COM-10 (4.12x9.5” / 105x241mm) Monarch (3.87x7.5” / 98x191mm) DL (4.33x8.66” / 110x220mm) C5 (6.38x9.01” / 162x229mm)

(7.25x10.5” /

(5.5x8.5” /

(210x297mm) (148x210mm)

(176x250mm)

Standard

Output Bin

and

1,2

OCT

Duplex

Printing

Tray 1,

Tray 2

Tray 3

and

MBF

Envelope

Feeder

•• • •

••

•• • •

••

•

Transparency

A4 (210x297 mm) Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)

•

Label

A4 (210x297 mm) Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)

A6 (International Postcard)

(105 x 148mm)

Optional paper handler. See

Although the OCT will accept all paper sizes listed, it can only offset A4, Letter, Folio, and Legal.

Requires optional Duplex Module. See

Only Tray 1 accepts Executive.

Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information

•

••

for information.

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•

Storing Paper

The DocuPrint N17’s print quality is optimized when paper and other print media are properly stored. Proper storage ensures optimum print quality and trouble-free printer options.

• Store the paper on a flat surface, in a relatively low humidity environment.

• Do not unwrap paper until you are ready to use it, and rewrap any paper you are not using.

• Do not expose paper to direct sunlight or high humidity.

Chapter 2: Paper Hand ling ❖ 2-5

Loading Paper

Using Tray 1

The DocuPri nt N1 7 ac cept s pa per in to Tray 1 (see below), the MBF (see page 2-9), the optional 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette (see page 2-14), the optional 2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder (see page 2-17), and the optional Envelope Feeder (see page 2-20).

Tray 1 holds 250 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper . Refer to the section “Selecting Paper” (page 2-3) for acceptable paper sizes and weights.

• Do not attempt to load ANY tray during printing.

• Do not overfill the tray.

Press down on the bottom plate of the paper tray until it

clicks into position. If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 4 on page

2-7. Otherw ise, continue to Step 2.

If you are changing to a smaller size, perform Steps 2 and 3 in reverse order.

Push in on the size lock button (1) and slide end guide A

(2) out.

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Loading Paper

Slide end guide B (2) out to align it with end guide A (1).

Load paper so that it is under both the metal stop tab and

the plastic fill tabs and adjust the side guide to the edge of the stack as needed. Re fer to Fi gure 2.1 o n page 2 -8 for correct paper orientation.

Ensure that all sheets of paper are aligned in the paper tray. It should not be necessary to fan the paper before loading it, however if paper feeding problems occur with some paper, you may want to remove the paper and lightly fan it.

The type of paper loaded (plain, prepunched, letterhead, transparency, etc.) must be set using the Tray 1 Type item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu (refer to page 3-27).

Chapter 2: Paper Hand ling ❖ 2-7

Loading Paper

Top View

Drilled paper (simplex or duplex printing)

Letterhead (duplex printing)

Letterhead (simplex printing)

Figure 2.1 Tray 1 paper orientation

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Loading Paper

Using the MBF

The MBF accepts all paper sizes, weights and types liste d in the secti on “Selecting Paper” (page 2-3).

The MBF holds:

• 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper

• 30 transparencies or 25 sheets of label paper

• 10 envelopes

Consult Figure 2.2 on page 2-12 for proper orientation of letterhead and drilled paper in the MBF, and Figure 2.3 on page 2-13 for proper orientation of envelopes and postcards in the MBF.

Press the MBF release point to open the MBF, then pull

out the tray extension.

Slide the side guide (1) to the far right.

Flip open the extension bar (2) if feeding long paper. Pull out the envelope stopper (3) if feeding envelopes.

Chapter 2: Paper Hand ling ❖ 2-9

Loading Paper

Fan transparencies and label paper before loading in the

tray.

Insert paper along the left side of the tray, under the

plastic maximum fill tab (1). Refer to Figure 2.2 on page 2-12 for correct paper orientation.

Adjust the side guide to the size of the paper loaded in

the MBF.

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Loading Paper

When feeding envelopes, slide the end of the envelope

stopper over the end of the envelope stack. Refer to Figure 2.3 on page 2-13 for correct envelope orientation.

The envelope stopper keeps envelopes from backing out of the stack while feeding.

Because the MBF does not have a paper size sensor, you

must tell the printer which size paper is loaded via the MBF Size item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu. The type of paper (plain, prepunched, letterhead, transparency, etc.) must also be set, using the Tray Menu’s MBF Type item.

See Chapter3: Using the Control Panel for instructions on accessing menus.

When you send a job to the printer that requests a paper size that is different than t he size currently in the MBF, the printer will perform as discussed in the section “Paper Size/Type Mismatch” (page 2-29).

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-11

Loading Paper

Top View

Drilled paper (simplex or duplex printing)

Letterhead (simplex printing)

Letterhead (duplex printing)

Figure 2.2 MBF paper orientation

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Top View

Standard orientation (PCL)

Alternate orientation

Loading Paper

Figure 2.3 MBF envelope and postcard orientation

For PostScript applications: Some PostScript applications require that the envelopes/post cards be loaded with the return

address corner on the right side of the stack and leading as the envelopes/post cards go into the printer. Test your application for proper orientation.

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-13

Loading Paper

Using the 500-sheet

Paper Deck and

Cassette

The optional 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette holds 500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Refer to the section “Selecting Paper” (page 2-3) for acceptable paper sizes and weights.

When installed, the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette is accessed as Tray 2. If two Decks are installed, the lower one is accessed as Tray 3.

(See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information and Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options for installation instructions.)

• Do not attempt to load the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette during printing.

• Do not overfill the paper cassette.

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Loading Paper

If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 2.

Adjust the end and width guides to fit the size of paper

you are loading.

Lift up one side of the end guide (1) at the rear of the

tray, then lift up the other side of the end guide. Pull out the tray to lengthen it, or push it in to shorten

it. Press both sides of the end guide down until it clicks

into place at the desired length. Slide the width guide (2) to fit the width of the paper.

Load paper. Refer to Table 2.4 on page 2-16 for correct

paper orientation.

The type of paper loaded (plain, prepunched, letterhead, transparency, etc.) must be set using the Tray 2 Type (or Tray 3 Type) item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu (refer to page 3-27).

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-15

Loading Paper

Top View

Drilled paper (simplex or duplex printing)

Letterhead (duplex printing)

Letterhead (simplex printing)

Figure 2.4 500-sheet Paper Deck paper orientation

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Loading Paper

Using the High

Capacity Feeder

The optional High Capacity Feeder (HCF) holds 2,000 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Refer to the section “Selecting Paper” (page 2-3) for acceptable paper sizes and weights.

(See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information and Appendix C: Installing and

Removing Printer Options for installation instructions.)

When the HCF is installed, it can be accessed using your existing applications/drivers as Tray 2 (or as Tray 3 if a 500-Sheet Paper Deck and Cassette is also installed).

• Do not attempt to load the High Capacity Feeder during printing.

• Do not overfill the feeder.

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-17

Loading Paper

Open the paper drawer, and wait until tray fully lowers.

If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 3 below. Otherwise, continue to Step 2.

Adjust th e end and side paper guides for paper size.

Ensure that both the top and bottom of the paper guides are seated into the correct size slots.

Load paper using the opening in the side of the drawer.

Refer to Figure 2.5 on page 2-19 for correct paper orientation.

The type of paper loaded (plain, prepunched, letterhead, transparency, etc.) must be set using the Tray 2 Type (or Tray 3 Type) item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu (refer to page 3-27 and page 3-28).

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Top View

Legal size paper guide position

Folio size paper guide position

A4 size paper guide po sition

Letter size paper guide position

Drilled paper (simplex or duplex printing)

A4 size paper guide po sition

Letter/legal/folio size paper guide position

Letterhead (duplex printing)

Letterhead (simplex printing)

Loading Paper

Figure 2.5 High Capacity Feeder paper orientation

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-19

Loading Paper

Using the

Envelope Feeder

The Envelope Feeder is an optional paper handling device available for the DocuPrint N17. Refer to T able 2.2 on page 2-4 for acceptable envelope sizes.

(See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information and Appendix A:DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for in s t a l la tion instru c t io n s . )

Slide out the envelope support.

Lift the envelope holder.

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Loading Paper

Stack the envelopes face up with the stack against the

feeder’s left edge. For PCL applications: The corner for the return address

should be on the left side of the stack and trailing as the envelopes go into the printer (as shown at left).

For PostScript applications: Some PostScript applications require that the envelopes be loaded with the return address corner on the right side of the stack and leading as the envelopes go into the printer. Test your application for proper orientation.

Push the envelopes gently into the printer. Do not force the envelopes between the last two rollers (the two that touch), as this may cause a jam to occur.

Adjust the side guide against the right side of the stack

and lower the envelope holder.

Do not stack envelopes higher than the red “full” line on the side guide, nor push the side guide so hard against the stack as to deform the envelopes.

Because the Envelope Feeder does not have a paper size

sensor, you must tell the printer which size envelope is loaded via the Envelope Size item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu. The type of envelope (plain, prepunched, letterhead, transparency, etc.) must also be set, using the Tray Menu’s Envelope Type item.

See Chapter3: Using the Control Panel for instructions on accessing menus.

With the Envel ope Feeder installed, the MBF may still be used.

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-21

Automatic Tray Switching

Automatic Tray

Switching

Automatic tray switching, available for both PCL and PostScript jobs, enables you to group two or more input trays together into one logical tray, and in a specific order in which the trays will be searched to satisfy an input request. Tray switching is useful for:

• Increasing paper capacity. When the current paper tray runs out of paper, the

printer automatically switches to the next tray in the sequence, provided the paper si ze and type in the next tray is the same size and type as that in the current tray.

• Searching for the correct paper size and type.

• If the paper size and type specified in your software application does not match the paper loaded in the current paper tray, the printer automatically searches the next tray in the sequence f or a pape r size and ty pe that matches.

Tray switching is made possible via the Tray Sequence item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu. It enables grouping of Tray 1 in the printer, the MBF, and optional Trays 2 and 3 (if installed) into a variety of sequence combinations. Tray switching can also be turned off.

Following is a description of the settings and rules for using the T ray Sequ ence function, along with examples of its use. For more information on using the Control Panel to set Tray Sequence, refer to Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel.

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Tray Sequence

Settings

The Tray Sequence item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu can be set to any of the settings shown in Table 2.3 below.

Table 2.3 Tray switching options in the Tray Menu

Tray Sequence Settings Description

MBF-1 1-MBF Off

MBF-2 MBF-3 MBF-2-1 MBF-2-3 MBF-3-1 MBF-3-2 MBF-1-2-3 MBF-2-3-1 MBF-3-2-1 1-2-3 2-1 2-3 3-1 3-2 2-3-1 3-2-1

Tray Sequence settings available with base configuration printer.

The default setting is MBF-1.

Additional Tray Sequence settings available when the 2,000 Sheet Feeder and/or the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette(s) are installed.

The default settings ar e MBF-2-1 or MBF-2-3-1 depending on which trays ar e av ai lable.

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-23

Automatic Tray Switching

Paper Handling

Exception Conditions

Table 2.4 on page 2-25 describes the paper selection process based on fully defined or partially defi ned paper selection parameters. A paper request may in clude one or more of the following parameters: paper tray, paper size, paper type (e.g., plain, letterhead, etc.).

Specifying a paper source (a specific tray) does not guarantee that paper will be fed from that tray if the type and size can be satisfied from another source. The exception to this is a manual feed request, which is always from the MBF unless overridden by the printer operator.

The fourth column of Table 2.4 defines which paper size and paper type to use based on fully o r pa rtially speci fied paper selection parameters. After the type and size are determined, the next step is to determine which paper tray to use to satisfy the request. If the request can be satisfied by one of the currently configured trays, then the appropriate paper tray is used. (Note that the fourth column of Table 2.4 does not list a paper source to use, even though the paper source may be specified.)

• If the paper source is specified, and the other parameters can be satisfied by that paper source, then the specified source is used.

• If the specified source cannot satisfy the request, but another source can satisfy the paper size and type requested, then that alternate source is used, with no operator intervention required.

• If the specified source cannot satisfy the request, but another source can satisfy the request but is out of paper, then the operator is prompted to load paper in the empty tray that can satisfy the request.

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Table 2.4 Paper handling exception conditions

Paper Type Paper Size Paper Source Size/Type Used

Not specified Not specified Not specified Default size/Default type Not specified Not specified Specified (not manual feed) Default size;

Type configured in specified tray Not specified Not specified Specified (manual feed) Manual feed request; Default size Not specified Specified Not specified Specified size/Default type Not specified Specified Specified (not manual feed) Specified size;

Type configured in specified tray Not specified Specified Specified (manual feed) Manual feed request;

Specified size Specified Not specified Not specified Default size/Specified type Specified Not specified Specified (not manual feed) Default size/Specified type Specified Not specified Specified (manual feed) Manual feed request;

Default size/Specified type Specified Specified Not specified Specified size/Specified type Specified Specified Specified (not manual feed) Specified size/Specified type Specified Specified Specified (manual feed) Manual feed request;

Specified size/Specified type

Chapter 2: Pa per Handl ing ❖ 2-25

Automatic Tray Switching

Tray Sequence Rules

When you define a Tray Sequence, the printer searches the input trays for the correct size and type of paper for each job that is submitted.

• If you do not specify an input tray when sending a job to the printer (e.g., no paper source command is sent, or the paper source is set to Auto in PCL), the trays included in the Tray Sequence are searched first (in the sequence order), before other trays not in the sequence.

• If you specify an input tray when sending a job to the printer , and t hat tray is inclu ded in the Tray Sequence, the printer will check that tray for the correct size and type of paper.

— If the tray contains the correct pape r, then it is use d. — If the tray does not contain th e correct paper (e.g., it

contains other paper or is empty), the other trays in the sequence are searched.

- If any of these trays contains the correct paper, then it is used.

- If any of these trays are set to the correct paper size and type b ut al l of the tra ys in the seq uen ce are empty, then the printer will prompt you to load paper into the specified tray.

- If no trays in the sequence are set to the correct paper size and type, then the remaining trays are searched. If there are no trays that can satisfy the request, then the printer will prompt you to load paper into the specified tray.

• If MBF is first in the Tray Sequence setting, a request to feed paper from any other tray in the sequence will be overridden and the printer will attempt to feed paper from the MBF first. If the MBF is out of paper, then the other trays in the sequence are searched.

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Tray Sequence

Examples

The examples in Table 2.5 discuss conditions and actions that take place when various Tray Sequence settings are used.

Table 2.5 Tray Sequence examples

Condition Action(s) Taken

The printer is configured with Trays 1, 2 and 3.

Letter

1-2

paper.

1-2-3

1-2

The Tray Sequence is set to

• All trays are set to

• There is no paper in Tray 1.

• Letter paper is requested with the source set to

Auto

The Tray Sequence is set to

• A Tray 2 paper source is requested.

• All trays meet the size/type requirement. The Tray Sequence is set to

• Trays 1 and 2 contain Letter paper.

• Tray 3 contains Legal paper.

• Legal paper from Tray 2 is requested.

The printer searches for letter paper in the tray sequence order (1-2). The printer feeds paper from Tray 1 until it becomes empty, and then from Tray 2. When Tray 2 becomes empty, the printer prompts you to load paper (since Tray 1 is empty).

Although Tray 3 also contains letter paper, it is

not searched because it is not part of the Tray Sequence and the prin ter found the reques ted paper in at least one tray in the sequence.

The printer feeds paper from Tray 2 because it meets the size and type requested. When Tray 2 becomes empty, the printer feeds from Trays 1 and 3.

The printer feeds paper fr om Tray 3 without a prompt because it is t he onl y tray that mee ts the size and type requested.

The Tray Sequence is set to

• Trays 1 and 2 are set to are empty.

• Tray 3 contains Legal paper.

• Letter paper from Tray 3 is requested.

1-2-3

Letter

paper, but both trays

The printer promp ts you to loa d le tter pa per in Tray 1 because it is configured for letter paper.

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Automatic Tray Switching

Table 2.5 Tray Sequence examples

(continued)

Condition Action(s) Taken

The Tray Sequence is set to

• The MBF is set to sheet of paper.

• All other trays contain Letter paper.

• Letter paper from Tray 2 is requested.

The Tray Sequence is set to

• Tray 2 contains Legal paper.

• All other trays contain Letter paper.

• Legal paper from Tray 1 is requested.

MBF-1-2

Letter

paper and contains one

OFF

The printer feeds the first page of the job from the MBF and subsequent pages from Tray 2.

Paper is fed from Tray 2 since the requested tray (Tray 1) does not contain Legal paper.

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Paper Size/Type

Mismatch

Paper size/type mismatch occurs when the requested size is not available in the printer. This can be caused by running out of paper in a tray that is configured for the requested paper, or by requesting a paper that is not configured in the printer. The printer goes off-line under paper mismatch conditions. It automatically returns on-line and continues printing after the paper mismatch condition is resolved.

If a tray is configured for the reque sted paper, but the tray is out of paper, the display prompts you to load the requested paper (size and type) in the appropriate tray. After the tray is loaded, printing continues.

If the request is for paper that is not configured in the printer, you are prompted to load the requested paper in the first tray of the Tray Sequence setting.

If you do not want to load paper in the first tray of the Tray Sequence setting, two options are available:

• One of the t rays m ay be load ed with the re queste d size paper and reconfigured via the Tray Menu to match the requested paper type. (See Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel for instructions o n using the Tray Menu.)

Value Up

• through all the trays, displaying the size and type paper in each tray. If one of these alternate papers is acceptable, pressing continue on the new paper. Trays are searched in the order specified in the Tray Sequence setting.

Value Down

may be pressed to scroll

Enter

will cause printing to

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Using the Offset Catch Tray

Using the Offset

Catch Tray

The Offset Catch Tray (Figure 2.6)—hereafter referred to as the Offset Bin—is an optional output device available for the DocuPrint N17.

(See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information and Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options for installation instructions.)

Figure 2.6 Of fset Catch Tray (front view)

After installing the Offset Bin, submit your print jobs as usual.

You can set the Offset Bin to operate in two different manners:

• Set the Output Offset option (in the System menu) to Off, and the Offset Bin will not offset jobs.

• Set the Output Offset option to On, and the Offset Bin will offset jobs from one another. It will also offset each set of copies of a multiple copy job.

With the Offset Bin installed, the standard output bin still functions normally. The Offset Bin gives you approximately 500 sheets of letter/A4 20 lb (75 g/m2) maximum collated output. The standard output bin adds another 250 sheets.

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Using the Offset Catch Tray

Offsetting Output

The Offset Bin supports offsetting output between successive jobs or multiple copies of a single job. Offsetting is controlled from the Control Panel (see page 3-46) or via CentreWare DP.

The following conditions must be met before offsetting occurs between jobs:

• The offset function occurs only between successive jobs that are both destined for the Offset Bin.

For example, a print job may contain a banner sheet in PCL that precedes a PostScript print job. If they are both directed to the Offset Bin, the banner sheet is offset from the PostScript job. If the banner sheet is directed to the Standard Bin (no offset capability) and the PostScript job is directed to the Offset Bin, offset does not occur between the banner sheet and the PostScript job. If, however, the next job is directed to the Offset Bin, offset will occur between the PostScript job and the next job.

• The offset function occurs between successive jobs directed to the Offset Bin only if the jobs contain data that results in a sheet being printed and delivered to the bin.

For example, if a PCL job contains <ESCAPE>E sequences at the beginning of a job and there is no printable data separating these commands, the offset does not occur (even though these escape sequences are valid job boundaries).

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Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing

Duplex

(Two-Sided)

Printing

Once the optional Duplex Module is installed, you can print two-sided (duplex) jobs.

(See Appendix A: DocuPrint N17 Ordering Information for ordering information and Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer Options for installation instructions.)

Use only the size paper listed in Table 2.6 for two-sided jobs. Do not use envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or label paper for duplex jobs.

Table 2.6 Paper sizes that can be used with the

Duplex Module

Paper Size Weight

A4 (210x297 mm)

Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)

Folio (Legal 13”) (8.5x13” / 216x330mm)

Legal (Legal 14”) (8.5x14” / 216x356mm)

20 lb (75 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)

20 lb (75 g/m

) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)

Refer to Table 2.7 on page 2-33 for the proper orientation of letterhead when printing duplex.

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Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing

Print Orientation and

Control Panel

Settings

Figure 2.7 Duplex binding orientation and Control Panel menu settings

To ensure that duplex jobs print in the proper orientation, set the Duplex option (in the System Menu) to the appropriate setting (see Figure 2.7). The Duplex settings for both PC L an d PostScrip t ar e as follows:

Duplex = Off Duplex = Short Edge, or Duplex = Long Edge

Portrait Orientation: Set Duplex to

Landscape Orientation: Set Duplex to

Long Edge.

Portrait Orientation: Set Duplex to

Landscape Orientation: Set Duplex to

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Short Edge.

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Using the Contr ol Panel

Control Panel Features ..................................... ............. . 3-2

Navigating the Menu System ...................................... 3-11

Main Menu ................................................................... 3-17

Job Menu ...................................................................... 3-18

Password Menu ................................... ......................... 3-20

Tray Menu ......................... ...... ............. ............. ............ 3-23

PCL Menu ................... ................................................... 3-30

PostScript Menu ........................................................... 3-36

System Menu ................................ ................................ 3-38

Parallel Menu .......................... ............. ............. ...... ...... 3-49

Serial Menu ....................... ............ ............. ............. ...... 3-52

Ethernet Menu ............................................................. 3-56

Token Ring Menu ...................................... ................... 3-69

Novell Menu ................................................................. 3-84

Test Menu ......................... ............................................ 3-91

Reset Menu ................................... ................................ 3-95

Chapter3

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Control Panel Features

Control Panel

Features

2-line by 16-character display

Indicator lights

Control keys (8)

The DocuPrint N17 Control Panel (Figure 3.1) serves two purposes:

1. It displays information about the status of the printer (or the job in process) and

2. It provides the means for changing printer settings to control how the DocuPrint N17 operates.

Figure 3.1 DocuPrint N17 Control Panel

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Control Panel Features

The Display

The Control Panel's display performs two functions.

• It informs you of printer status conditions, such as when toner is low, when a paper tray is empty, when a job is in process, and so on. For example, when you turn on the printer, you see the following message on the display:

Ready

This message appears whenever the printer is online and ready to accept print jobs. The display will also show:

Processing...

when processing data, and:

Waiting

when waiting for more data.

• It presents a hierarchy of menu options and settings to configure and control the printer.

For example, when you press

Down

, you will see the following two-line message on

the display:

Menus

Item

(such as See the section “Menu Indicators” (page 3 -13 ) for

more information on indicators. See the section “Main Menu” (page 3-17) for

information on the Menu system hierarchy.

System Menu or Job Menu

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Menu Up

)

Control Panel Features

The Indicator Lights

The Control Panel contains four indicator lights. Table 3.1 describes the function of each light.

Table 3.1 Control Panel indicator lights and their

functions

Light Description

Online

Form Feed

Error

Data

This is lit when the printer is online. It flashes for a few seconds while transitioning from printing to offline.

This is lit as long as there is printable data in the printer, and is not extinguished until the “last” page is printed.

This is lit when an error condition occurs that stops printing, and is not extinguished until all applicable error conditions are removed. Such error conditions i nclude ja ms, ou t of p aper, toner cartridge failures and other system errors.

This flashes when receiving data to print.

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The Keys

The Control Panel keypad consists of eight keys, identified with international symbols and/or labeled in English. The keys are also numbered 0 - 7.

Table 3.2 describes the function of each key.

Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

Key Description

Online

Toggles between online and offline. When online, the printer is a ble to r ecei ve and print pag es. When of fline , all pa ges curr ently

formatted and delivered a r e pri nted. No ne w pag es ar e form at ted an d pri nting p au ses un til the printer is placed online.

The printer goes offline automatically when it has a fault condition such as a paper jam or an open cover.

Pressing

• If the printer is online and in the Menu system, the printer remains online and an exit

• If the printer is offline and not in the Me nu system, the pri nter switches to on lin e as lon g

• If the printer is offline and in the Menu system, the printer switches to online and exits

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates

Online

under the following conditions results in the actions stated:

from the Menu system takes place.

as operator intervention is not required. The printer remains offline if operator intervention is required.

the Menu system as long as operator intervention is not required. The printer remains offline if operator intervention is required.

key causes a password digit “0” to be entered.

The printer comes online automatically after one minute of inactivity in the Menu system.

Enter Password

, pressing t his

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Control Panel Features

Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

(continued)

Key Description

Menu Up

Menu Down

Takes the printer offline and displays the first menu (if not already in the Menu system).

• Press this key repeatedly to scroll through the menus from bottom to top.

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Menu scrolling is available without being offline. Scrolling wraps if the displayed menu is the first menu.

• If an item, value or action displays, pressing this key returns to the top of the current menu and removes the display of the item, value or action.

• If not in the Menu system, pressing this key enters the Menu system and displays the first menu.

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates key causes a password digit “1” to be entered.

Takes the printer offline and displays the last menu (if not already in the Menu system).

• Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls through the menus from top to bottom.

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Menu scrolling is available without going offline. Menu scrolling wraps if the displayed menu is the last menu.

• If not in the Menu system, pressing this key enters the Menu system and displays the first menu.

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates key causes a password digit “5” to be entered.

Enter Password

, pressing t his

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Control Panel Features

Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

(continued)

Key Description

Item Up

Item Down

When in the Menu system, scrolls through the items in the current menu from bottom to top. When an ad dress value is displayed (such as Ethernet IP Address), pressing this key moves the cursor through the valu e to the right (so that you can cha nge characters withi n a string rather than having to reenter the entire string).

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Scrolling wraps if the displayed item is the first item.

• Pressing this key returns to the current item in the current menu and removes the value from the display.

• If not in the Menu system, this key is ignored.

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates key causes a password digit “2” to be entered.

When in the Menu system, scrolls through the items in the current menu from top to bottom. When an address value is displayed (such as Ethernet IP Address), pressing this key moves the cursor to the left (so that you can change characters within a string rather than having to reenter the entire string).

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Scrolling wraps if the displayed item is the last item.

• Pressing this key returns to the current item in the current menu and removes the value from the display.

• If not in the Menu system, this key is ignored.

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates key causes a password digit “6” to be entered.

Enter Password

, pressing t his

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Control Panel Features

Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

(continued)

Key Description

Value Up

When in the Menu system, scrolls through the current list of values from bottom to top for the current item.

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Scrolling wraps if the displayed item is the first value.

• Press

• If no value for the current item is displayed (i.e., Item key was pressed but Value key not

• If not in the Menu system and a paper mismatch condition does not exist, this key is

• If a paper mismatch condition exists, pressing this key scro lls th r ough the alternate paper

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates

Valu e Up

(for items that have numeric values, such as Font Number or Pitch).

yet pressed for this item), pressing item. When a numeric va lue is disp layed , value is alphanumeric, the value is incremented alphabetically for alphabetic characters and numerically for numeric characters. In some cases, holding down the key results in the value incrementing greater than that of a single key press.

ignored.

that may be used instead of the requested paper.

key causes a password digit “3” to be entered.

for more than one second to scroll continuously through numeric values

Value Up

displays the default value for the current

Value Up

increments the value. If the displayed

Enter Password

, pressing t his

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Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

(continued)

Key Description

Value Down

In the Menu system, scrolls through the current list of values from top to bottom for the current item.

• If a higher priority message displays, it may preempt menu navigation.

• Scrolling wraps if the displayed value is the last value.

• Press

• If no value for the current item is displayed (i.e., Item key was pressed but Value key not

• If not in the Menu system, and a paper mismatch condition does not exist, this key is

• If a paper mismatch condition exists, pressing this key scro ll s down through the alternate

• If in the Password Menu, and the display indicates

Valu e Down

values (for items that have numeric values, such as Font Number or Pitch).

yet pressed for this item), pre ssing item. When a numeric value is displayed, displayed value is alphanumeric, the value is decremented alphabetically for alphabetic characters and numerically for numeric characters. In some cases, holding down the key results in the value decrementing greater than that of a single key press.

ignored.

paper that may be used instead of the requested paper.

key causes a password digit “7” to be entered.

for more than one second to scroll continuously through numeric

Value Down

Valu e Down

displays the default value for the current

decrements the value. If the

Enter Password

, pressing t his

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Control Panel Features

Table 3.2 Control Panel keys and their functions

(continued)

Key Description

Enter

When in the Menu system, sets values and invokes actions or functions.

• If the current display is a value for an item, pressing this key causes the value to be entered as the default value for this item and it is immediately loaded in memory.

• If the current display is an action to be invoked (e.g., “PCL Font List”), pressing this key causes the action to be taken.

• If not in the Menu system and the FormFeed LED indicates that a partial page exists, pressing this key causes an implied PCL reset and the partial page is printed.

• If a paper mismatch condition ex ists an d a request to use an alternate paper is dis pl ayed , pressing this key causes printing on the alternate paper.

• If in the Password Menu and the disp la y ind ic at es key causes a password digit “4” to be entered.

Enter Password

Table 3.2 Page 6 of 6

, pressing this

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Navigating the

Menu System

The Control Panel contains two menu structures .

1. Main Menu and its submenus. —Job Menu

— Password Menu (when the Hard Disk Drive is

installed) —Tray Menu —PCL Menu —PostScript Menu —System Menu — Parallel Menu — Serial Menu — Ethernet Menu (when the Ethernet option is

present) — Token Ring Menu (when the Token Ring Card is

installed) — Novell Menu (when any network option is present) —Test Menu

Menu Up

Press Menu. Each of the submenus may have other submenus, settings, actions or functions.

Menu Down

to access the Main

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Navigating the Menu System

2. Reset Menu and its functions. — Language Menu

—Factory Defaults Reset —Network Defaults Reset — Demo Mode — Delete Jobs — Init Disk (requires Hard Disk Drive option)

The Reset Menu is included in the menu list by simultaneously holding down

Online

and

Enter

when the printer is being powered up. See the section “Reset Menu” (page 3-95) for more information.

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Menu Indicators

Two menu indicators (= and *) are used to furnish information about menus and settings. The purpose of each indicator is described in Table 3.3 below.

Table 3.3 Indicators found in the Control Panel Menu systems

Indicator Purpose Example

This indicator only appears after options which take a specific setting—it indicates that a value or setting follows the option.

The example at the right tells you that Language is an option that takes a specific setting. One setting for the Language option is Français. Another setting is English. (The list of available settings is displayed one setting at a time on the bottom line of the display as you press

This indicator identifies the current value setting. The example at the right tells you that Language is currently set to

English. Pressing

values.

Value Up

Valu e Down

Value Down

scrolls through the possible

Language = Français

Language = English *

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Navigating the Menu System

Control Panel Locks

Some of the menus in the Control Panel can be locked to prevent unauthorized access to critica l system parameters (refer to CentreWare DP documentation). If you scroll to a locked menu, pressing either Item key causes the menu name to appear on the top line of the display and “Menu Locked” to appear on the second line.

The following menus cannot be locked:

•Job Menu

• Password

•Tray Menu

•Test Menu

•Reset Menu If you do not want users to have access to the Reset Menu,

power OFF and power ON the printer.

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Setting a

Menu Option

To set an option or to invoke a function, follow the steps below:

Press

Menu Up

available submenus until you locate the one you want. Y ou will see:

Menu Down

to scroll through the

Menus

Menu Name

Where Menu Name is the current submenu displayed.

Press

Item Up

the submenu (all submenus except the Password Menu). Y ou will see:

Item Down

to scroll through the items of

Menu Name

Item Name

Where Item Name is the current item displayed. For the Job, Test and Reset (with the exception of the Language option) Menus, the bottom line of the display indicates the action to be taken (e.g., Config. Sheet or PCL Font List).

Press

Value Up

value for this item. Y ou will see:

Value Down

to select the appropriate

Item Name =

Current Value

If a list of many values exists (e.g., 1 through 99 for number of copies), you can scroll quickly by holding down

Value Up

When you see the value you want, press

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Value Down

Enter

to accept it.

Navigating the Menu System

If necessary, repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to go through other

menus, options, actions, functions and values. After you press

display:

to accept a value, the menu will

Enter

Menu Name Item Name

You may either continue to work in the Menu system by repeating the steps above, or exit and return to normal operation by pressing

If you press Online at any time prior to pressing Enter the new value will not be saved and the Menu system is exited.

The printer automatically exits the Menu system after 60 seconds of inactivity (i.e., no key has been pressed).

Online

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Main Menu

The Main Menu is a system of submenus, each containing options designed to configure the printer for your environment. The Main Menu hierarchy is depicted in Table 3.4.

In this chapter, a boldfaced value for a menu item indicates that value is a factory setting. A value followed by an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default for that value. See the section “Reset Menu” (page 3-95) for information on how to revert to factory settings.

Table 3.4 Main Menu hierarchy

Main Menu Hierarchy and Factory Settings

Job Menu Password Menu Tray Menu PCL Menu PostScript Menu System Menu

“Job Menu”

See

“Password Menu”

See

“Tray Menu”

See

“PCL Menu”

See

“PostScript Menu”

See

“System Menu”

See

(page 3-18).

(page 3-20).

(page 3-23).

(page 3-30).

(page 3-36).

(page 3-38).

Parallel Menu Serial Menu Ethernet Menu Token Ring Menu Novell Menu

Test Menu Reset Menu

Appears only when the Hard Disk Drive is installed.

Appears only when the option is present.

Appears only when Novell is enabled from the Ethernet or Token Ring Menu.

Appears only when

Online

and

“Parallel Menu”

See

“Serial Menu”

See

“Ethernet Menu”

See

“Token Ring Menu”

See

“Novell Menu”

See

“Test Menu”

See

“Reset Menu”

See

Enter

are simultan eously he ld down at power ON.

(page 3-49).

(page 3-52)

(page 3-56).

(page 3-69)

(page 3-84).

(page 3-91).

(page 3-95).

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Job Menu

The Job Menu allows you to cancel the job currently processed by one of the emulations, or to force a form feed on a partially formatted job in PCL.

The Job Menu hierarchy is shown in Figure 3.2. Tasks performed with Job Menu items are listed in Table 3.5 on page 3-19.

Click for Updated Information

Figure 3.2 Job Menu hierarchy

Job Menu

Password Menu Form Feed Tray Men u PCL Menu PostScript Menu System Menu Parallel Menu Serial Menu Ethernet Menu

Cancel Job

Token Ring Menu Novell Menu Test Menu Reset Menu

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Table 3.5 Job Menu functions

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

Job Menu

Cancel Job

Cancel the Po stScript or PCL job currently printing.

Form Feed

Force a form feed on a partially formatted job in PCL.

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press until you see:

Enter

3.Press

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press until you see:

Enter

3.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

. You will see:

Menus Job Menu

Job Menu Cancel Job

Ready

Menus Job Menu

Job Menu Form Feed

Ready

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Password Menu

The Password Menu (available only when the Hard Disk Drive is installed) is used to print or delete secure or proof jobs. Secure and proof jobs are enabled by drivers.

The Password Menu hierarchy is shown in Figure 3.3. Tasks performed with the Password Menu are listed in Table 3.6 on page 3-21.

Figure 3.3 Password Menu hierarchy with factory settings

Job Menu

Password Menu

Tray Menu _xxx PCL Menu All Jobs Print PostScript Menu Delete System Menu Parallel Menu Job n Print Serial Menu Delete Ethernet Menu Token Ring Menu

Enter Password No Jobs Press Menu

Novell Menu Test Menu Reset Menu

Secure or proof printing requires the use of a four-digit password sent with the print job to the printer, as described in the section “Creating Secure Jobs” (page 5-8). Entering a password at the Control Panel will provide access to only those jobs sent with that password. If no jobs were sent with that password, the printer will prompt you to press returns you to the Main Menu.

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Menu Up

Menu Down

, which

Password Menu

Table 3.6 Password Menu functions

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

All Jobs Print

Print all jobs or one job sent with a specific password.

Job Print

Print one or more jobs out of several sent with a specific password.

A job with a name assigned to it will replace the “Job n” with that name.

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press You will see:

3.Enter four-digit password using the numbers on the Control Panel keys. You will see:

Enter

4.Press

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press You will see:

3.Enter four-digit password using the numbers on the Control Panel keys. You will see:

Item Up

4.Press until you see:

Enter

5.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

. You will see:

Menus Password Menu

Enter Password _xxx

All Jobs Print

Ready

Menus Password Menu

Enter Password _xxx

All Jobs Print

Job n Print

All Jobs Print

6.Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have printed all the jobs you wish to print. When done, press

Online

. You will see:

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Ready

Table 3.6 Page 1 of 2

Password Menu

Table 3.6 Password Menu functions

(continued)

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

All Jobs Delete

Delete all jobs or one job sent with a specific password.

Job Delete

Delete one or more jobs out of several sent with a specific password.

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press You will see:

3.Enter four-digit password using the numbers on the Control Panel keys. You will see:

Value Up

4.Press until you see:

Enter

5.Press

Menu Up

1.Press until you see:

Item Up

2.Press You will see:

3.Enter four-digit password using the numbers on the Control Panel keys. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

Menus Password Menu

Enter Password _xxx

All Jobs Print

All Jobs Delete

Ready

Menus Password Menu

Enter Password _xxx

All Jobs Print

Item Up

4.Press until you see:

Value Up

5.Press until you see:

Enter

6.Press

7.Repeat Steps 4 to 6 until you have deleted all the jobs you wish to print. When done, press

Online

. You will see:

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Item Down

. You will see:

Value Down

Job n Print

Job n Delete

All Jobs Print

Ready

Table 3.6 Page 2 of 2

Tr ay Menu

Tray Menu

The Tray Menu allows you to a cce s s t r ay se tt in gs that are common to all system languages (PCL and PostScript).

The Tray Menu hierarchy is shown in Figure 3.4 on page 3-24. Tasks performed with the Tray Menu are listed in Table 3.7 on page 3-25.

Click for Updated Information

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Tray Menu

Figure 3.4 Tray Menu hierarchy with factory settings

Job Menu Envelope Size

Com10(4.125x9.5)

DL(110x220)

Password Menu

C5(162x229) Monarc(3.87x7.5)

Tray Menu

PCL Menu Envelope Type Same as MBF Type, below PostScript Menu System Menu MBF Size Parallel Menu Serial Menu Ethernet Menu Token Ring Menu

Statmt(5.5x8.5) A4(210x297) Exec(7.25x10.5) A5(148x210) C5(162x229) Letter(8.5x11) Legal(8.5x14) A6(105x148) Monarc(3.87x7.5) Folio(8.5x13) B5-ISO(176x250)

A6(105x148) DL(110x220)

Novell Menu Test Menu MBF Type Reset Menu Tray 1 Type

Tray 2 Type Tray 3 Type

T ray Seque nce

Plain Preprinted Bond User type 2 Letterhead Recycled User type 3 Transparency Col or User type 4 Prepunched Cardstock User type 5

MBF-1 MBF-2-3-1 3-2

Labels User type 1

Com10(4.125x9.5)

MBF-2 MBF-3 MBF-1-2-3 2-3-1 MBF-2-1 2-1 1-2-3 MBF-2-3 2-3 1-MBF MBF-3-1 3-1 Off MBF-3-2

The factory defaults for Envelope size and MBF size are a function of the Defaults setting in the System menu.

User defined paper types are only displayed if loaded. After a factory default or setting a User type to all spaces, these types

will not be displayed.

Tray sequences are only displayed which include tray options currently installed. The default value is a function of options

installed (see page 3-29 for more information).

MBF-3-2-1 3-2-1

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Table 3.7 Tray Menu functions

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

Tr ay Menu

Envelope Size

Set the paper size that is loaded in the Envelope Feeder. The available values are:

Com10 (4.125x9.5) DL(110x220) C5 (162x229) Monarc(3.87x7.5)

The factory default is a function of the Defaults setting in the System menu.

This item must be entered manually because the Envelope Feeder does not have paper size sensing.

Envelope Type

Set the type of envelope that is loaded in the Envelope Feed er. The available values are:

Plain*

Preprinted Cardstock Letterhead User Type 1 (if loaded) Transparency User Type 2 (if loaded) Prepunched User Type 3 (if loaded) Labels User Ty pe 4 (if loaded) Bond User Type 5 (if loaded) Recycled

Color

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu Envelope Size

Envelope Size =

New Value

Tray Menu Envelope Size

Ready

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu Envelope Type

Envelope Type =

New Value

Tray Menu Envelope Type

Ready

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Tray Menu

Table 3.7 Tray Menu functions

(continued)

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

MBF Size

Set the paper size that is loaded in the MBF. The available values are:

Statmt(5.5x8.5) A4(210x297) Exec(7.25x10.5) B5-ISO(176x250) Letter(8.5x11) Com10(4.125x9.5) Legal(8.5x14) C5(162x229) Folio(8.5x13) DL(110x220) A6(105x148) Monarc(3.87x7.5) A5(148x210)

The factory default is a function of the Defaults setting in the System menu.

This item must be entered manually because the MBF does not have paper size sensing.

MBF Type

Set the type of paper that is loaded in the MBF. The available values are:

Plain*

Preprinted Cardstock Letterhead User Type 1 (if loaded) Transparency User Type 2 (if loaded) Prepunched User Type 3 (if loaded) Labels User Ty pe 4 (if loaded) Bond User Type 5 (if loaded) Recycled

Color

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu MBF Size

MBF Size =

New Value

Tray Menu MBF Size

Ready

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu MBF Type

MBF Type =

New Value

Tray Menu MBF Type

Ready

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Tr ay Menu

Table 3.7 Tray Menu functions

(continued)

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

Tray 1 Type

Set the type of paper that is loaded in Tray 1. The available values are:

Plain*

Preprinted Cardstock Letterhead User Type 1 (if loaded) Transparency User Type 2 (if loaded) Prepunched User Type 3 (if loaded) Labels User Ty pe 4 (if loaded) Bond User Type 5 (if loaded) Recycled

Tray 2 Type

Set the type of paper that is loaded in Tray 2. The available values are:

Plain*

Preprinted Cardstock Letterhead User Type 1 (if loaded) Transparency User Type 2 (if loaded) Prepunched User Type 3 (if loaded) Labels User Ty pe 4 (if loaded) Bond User Type 5 (if loaded) Recycled

(Available only when an optional 500-sheet or 2,000-sheet feeder is installed.)

Color

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu Tray 1 Type

Tray 1 Type =

New Value

Tray Menu Tray 1 Type

Ready

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu Tray 2 Type

Tray 2 Type =

New Value

Tray Menu Tray 2 Type

Ready

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Tray Menu

Table 3.7 Tray Menu functions

(continued)

Menu Item and Function Keystrokes Display

Tray 3 Type

Set the type of paper that is loaded in Tray 3. The available values are:

Plain*

Preprinted Cardstock Letterhead User Type 1 (if loaded) Transparency User Type 2 (if loaded) Prepunched User Type 3 (if loaded) Labels User Ty pe 4 (if loaded) Bond User Type 5 (if loaded) Recycled

(Available only when two optional lower trays are installed.)

Color

Menu Up

1.Press

until you see:

Item Up

2.Press

until you see:

Value Up

3.Press

until you see:

Enter

4.Press

Online

5.Press

Menu Down

Item Down

Value Down

. You will see:

Menus Tray Menu

Tray Menu Tray 3 Type

Tray 3 Type =

New Value

Tray Menu Tray 3 Type

Ready

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Xerox DocuPrint N17b, DocuPrint N17 System Administrator Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Administrator Guide

Table of Contentsi

DocuPrint N17 an d N17b Models

Printer Components

Special Features

Power Saver

Postscript

Edge to Edge Printing

Secure Printing

Duplex Printing

Offsetting

Memory Expansion

Connectivity

Proof Printing

Fax Friendly Black

Flash Memory SIMMs

Memory Consi derations

Installing the Printer

Precautions

Testing the Printer

Installing Printer Opt ions

Maintaining the Print er

Cleaning the Printer

Transporting the Printer

Technical Support

Paper Handling

Paper Sources and Destinations

Selecting Paper

Storing Paper

Loading Paper

Using Tray 1

Using the MBF

Automatic Tray Switching

Tray Sequence Settings Description

Tray Sequence Rules

Table 2.5 Tray Sequence examples

Using the Offset Catch Tray

Offsetting Output

Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing

Using the Contr ol Panel

Control Panel Features

The Display

The Indicator Lights

The Keys

Navigating the Menu System

Menu Indicators

Control Panel Locks

Main Menu

Job Menu

Password Menu

Tr ay Menu