Xerox DocuPrint P218 b User Manual

DocuPrint P218 b

User Guide

Preface.......................................................................................................................5

Trademarks and Document Disclaimer......................................................................6

Types of Manuals....................................................................................................... 7

Using This Guide........................................................................................................8

Organization .................................................................................................. 9

Conventions................................................................................................. 10

Safety Notes............................................................................................................. 11

Electrical Safety........................................................................................... 12

Machine Installation..................................................................................... 14

Operational Safety....................................................................................... 16

Consumable ................................................................................................ 18

Warning and Caution Labels ....................................................................... 19

Environment .............................................................................................................20

Regulation ................................................................................................................ 21

Radio Frequency Emissions (Class B)........................................................ 21

Product Safety Certification (CB).................................................................21

Illegal Copies and Printouts......................................................................................22

Product Features...................................................................................................... 23

1 Specifications............................................................................. 25

2 Basic Operation ......................................................................... 29

Main Components ....................................................................................... 30

Front View.......................................................................................31

Rear View ....................................................................................... 32

Operator Panel ...............................................................................33

Turning On the Printer.................................................................................34

Power Saver Mode......................................................................................35

Setting the Time for the Power Saver Mode................................... 36

Exiting the Power Saver Mode ....................................................... 37

3 Printer Management Software ................................................... 39

Print Driver................................................................................................... 40

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)..........................................................41

SimpleMonitor (Windows Only) ................................................................... 42

Launcher (Windows Only) ...........................................................................43

4 Installing the Print Driver............................................................ 45

Connecting Your Printer ..............................................................................46

Connecting Printer to Computer ..................................................... 47

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows.............................. 48

1 Contents

Inserting the Software Pack CD-ROM ............................................49

USB Connection Setup...................................................................50

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X............................ 51

Installing the Driver and Software................................................... 52

Adding a Printer.............................................................................. 53

5 Printing Basics ........................................................................... 55

About Print Media........................................................................................56

Print Media Usage Guidelines ........................................................ 57

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer ................................... 58

Print Media Storage Guidelines ......................................................59

Supported Print Media.................................................................................60

Usable Print Media ......................................................................... 61

Loading Print Media..................................................................................... 63

Capacity.......................................................................................... 64

Print Media Dimensions.................................................................. 65

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)................. 66

Manual Duplex Printing................................................................... 74

Using the Output Tray Extension.................................................... 78

Printing ........................................................................................................ 79

Sending a Job to Print ....................................................................80

Canceling a Print Job...................................................................... 81

Selecting Printing Options .............................................................. 83

Printing Custom Size Paper............................................................ 88

Checking Status of Print Data.........................................................90

Printing a Report Page ................................................................... 91

Printer Settings ...............................................................................92

6 Using the Operator Panel .......................................................... 93

Resetting to Factory Defaults ......................................................................94

Understanding the Operator Panel Lights ................................................... 95

Light Sequences ............................................................................. 96

7 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 99

Clearing Jams............................................................................................ 100

Avoiding Jams .............................................................................. 101

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams......................................... 102

Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer...................... 103

Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer ......................104

Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray ..................... 106

Jam Problems...............................................................................108

Basic Printer Problems.............................................................................. 109

Display Problems....................................................................................... 110

Printing Problems ...................................................................................... 111

Print Quality Problems...............................................................................112

Contents 2

The Output Is Too Light................................................................ 113

Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side................. 114

Random Spots/Blurred Images..................................................... 115

The Entire Output Is Blank............................................................ 116

Streaks Appear on the Output ...................................................... 117

Mottle ............................................................................................ 118

Ghosting .......................................................................................119

Fog................................................................................................ 120

Bead-Carry-Out (BCO) ................................................................. 121

Auger Mark ...................................................................................122

Wrinkled/Stained Paper................................................................ 123

The Top Margin Is Incorrect.......................................................... 124

Protrudent/Bumpy Paper .............................................................. 125

Other Problems .........................................................................................126

Contacting Service .................................................................................... 127

Getting Help............................................................................................... 128

Operator Panel Lights................................................................... 129

SimpleMonitor Alerts..................................................................... 130

Obtaining the Product Information................................................131

Non-Genuine Mode ...................................................................................132

The Printer Setting Utility..............................................................133

8 Maintenance ............................................................................ 135

Replacing the Toner Cartridge ..................................................................136

Overview....................................................................................... 137

Removing the Toner Cartridge ..................................................... 138

Installing a Toner Cartridge .......................................................... 140

Ordering Supplies...................................................................................... 143

Consumables................................................................................144

When to Order a Toner Cartridge ................................................. 145

Recycling Supplies ....................................................................... 146

Storing Consumables ................................................................................147

Managing the Printer ................................................................................. 148

Checking Printer Status with SimpleMonitor (Windows Only) ...... 149

Conserving Supplies.................................................................................. 150

Checking Page Counts.............................................................................. 151

Moving the Printer .....................................................................................152

Contacting Fuji Xerox ......................................................................... 155

Technical Support...................................................................................... 156

Online Services ......................................................................................... 157

3 Contents

Contents 4

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the DocuPrint P218 b.

This guide is intended for users who use the printer for the first time, and provides all the necessary operating information about the printer function.

Please read this guide to achieve the best performance from this printer.

This guide assumes you are familiar with computers.

After reading this guide, keep it safe and handy for future reference.

5 Preface

DocuPrint P218 b User Guide Help

2013 by Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

July 2013 (Edition 1)

No. ME6444E3-1

Trademarks and Document Disclaimer

Apple®, Bonjour®, ColorSync®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

In this manual, safety instructions are preceded by the symbol . Always read and follow the instructions before performing the required procedures.

IMPORTANT:

2. Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

3. We welcome any comments on ambiguities, errors, omissions, or missing pages.

4. Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this manual. Unauthorized

5. Decompiling this manual is prohibited.

, Windows Vista®, Windows®, and Windows Server® are trademarks of

or modified in whole or part, without the written consent of the publisher.

operation can cause faults or accidents. Fuji Xerox is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment.

An export of this product is strictly controlled in accordance with Laws concerning Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade of Japan and/or the export control regulations of the United States.

XEROX, the sphere of connectivity design, and DocuPrint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the U.S. or Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

DocuWorks is a trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

All Xerox and Fuji Xerox product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Xerox Corporation or Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Document Disclaimer 6

Types of Manuals

Safety Guide Describes the information you need to know before using the printer

and to operate the printer safely.

Setup Guide Provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your printer.

User Guide (HTML File) (this guide)

Operator Panel Guide Describes the icons assigned to the buttons or indicators on the

Describes how to get ready to print and set various features. It also covers the operator panel indicators, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance information.

This guide is on the Software Pack CD-ROM.

operator panel.

7 Types of Manuals

Using This Guide

This section includes:

• "Organization" on page 9

• "Conventions" on page 10

Using This Guide 8

 Organization

This guide is organized into the following chapters. The summary of each chapter is as follows:

1 Specifications Describes the printer specifications.

2 Basic Operation Describes the main components of the printer, the power saver mode,

and how to turn on the printer.

3 Printer Management Software Describes the software available for the printer.

4 Installing the Print Driver Describes the basic information about how to connect the printer to

your computer and how to install the print driver.

5 Printing Basics Describes the supported paper, how to load paper, and how to print

data using various print features.

6 Using the Operator Panel Describes the indicators on the operator panel.

7 Troubleshooting Describes the troubleshooting tips for printer problems such as paper

jams.

8 Maintenance Describes how to clean the printer, how to replace toner cartridges,

and how to see the printer status.

9 Contacting Fuji Xerox Describes support information.

9 Using This Guide

 Conventions

LEF Orientation SEF Orientation

Paper feed direction Paper feed direction

In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.

The following terms are used throughout this guide:

IMPORTANT:

• Important information that must be read and followed.

NOTE:

• Additional information that merits emphasis.

See also:

• References within this guide.

Orientation of documents or paper is described in this guide as follows:

, ,Long Edge Feed (LEF): Loading the document or paper in landscape orientation.

, ,Short Edge Feed (SEF): Loading the document or paper in portrait orientation.

Using This Guide 10

Safety Notes

WARNING:

Caution Flammable Explodable Electric

shock

Heated surface

Moving

object

Pinched

fingers

Prohibited No fire Do not touch Do not use in

bathroom

Do not tear

down

Keep away

from wet

Never touch

with wet hand

Instructions Unplug Ground/

Earth

Before using this product, read “Safety Notes” carefully for safety use.

This product and recommended supplies have been tested and found to comply with strict safety requirements including safety agency approvals and compliance with environmental standards. Follow the following instructions for safety use.

• Any unauthorized alteration including an addition of new functions or connection to external devices

may not be covered by the product warranty. Contact your local Fuji Xerox representative for more information.

Follow all warning instructions marked on this product. The warning marks stand for the followings:

Used for item that if not followed strictly, can lead death or severe or fatal injuries and the possibility to do it is comparatively high.

Used for items that if not followed strictly, can lead to severe or fatal injuries.

Used for items that if not followed strictly, can cause injuries to user or damages to machine.

: A symbol for items to pay attention to when handling machine.

Follow instructions carefully to use machine safely.

: A symbol for prohibited items. Follow instructions carefully to avoid

any dangerous acts.

: A symbol for items that must be performed. Follow instructions

carefully to carry out these essential tasks.

11 Safety Notes

 Electrical Safety

WARNING

This product shall be operated by the power source as indicated on the product's data plate. Consult your local power company to check if your power source meets the requirements.

WARNING:

• Connect this product to a protective earth circuit.

This product is supplied with a plug that has a protective earth pin. The plug fits only into an earthed electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. If the plug doesn't fit to the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet to avoid risk of electric shock. Never use an earthed adapter plug to connect the product to the electrical outlet that has no earth connection terminal.

Improper connection of a grounding conductor may cause electric shock.

Plug the power cord directly into a grounded electrical outlet. To prevent overheat and a fire accident, do not use an extension cord, a multi-plug adaptor or a multiple connector. Consult your local Fuji Xerox representative to check if an outlet is grounded.

Connect this product to a branch circuit or an outlet that has larger capacity than the rated ampere and voltage of this product. See the data plate on the rear panel of this product for its rated ampere and voltage.

Never touch the power cord with wet hands. It may cause electric shock.

CAUTION

Do not put an object on the power cord.

Always keep the plug connection free of dust. The dusty and damp environment may bring about minute electric current in a connector. It may generate heat and eventually cause a fire accident.

To avoid the risk of electric shock and a fire accident, only use the power cord supplied with this product or the ones designated by Fuji Xerox.

The power cord is exclusive use for this product. Do not use it for any other product.

Do not damage or alter the power cord. Damage and alteration may generate heat and eventually cause electric shock or a fire accident.

If the power cord is damaged or insulated wires are exposed, contact your local Fuji Xerox representative for its replacement. Do not use a damaged or uninsulated cord to avoid the risk of electric shock and a fire accident.

When cleaning this product, always switch off and unplug it. Access to a live machine interior may cause electric shock.

Do not unplug or re-plug this product with the switch on. Plugging and unplugging a live connector may deform the plug and generate heat, and eventually cause a fire accident.

Hold the plug not the cord when unplugging this product, or it may damage the cord and cause electric shock or a fire accident.

Safety Notes 12

Always switch off and unplug the machine when it is not used over weekends or long holidays. It may cause deterioration of insulations and eventually electric shock or a fire accident.

Once a month, switch off this product and check if

• the power cord is plugged firmly into an electrical outlet;

• the plug is not excessively heated, rusted or bent;

• the plug and electrical outlet are free of dust; and

• the power cord is not cracked or worn down.

Once you notice any unusual condition, switch off and unplug this product first and contact your local Fuji Xerox representative.

13 Safety Notes

 Machine Installation

558 mm

404 mm

200 mm

100 mm

928 mm 928 mm

10° 10° 10° 10°

Left Front

Right BackLeft Front

Right Back

WARNING

Do not locate this product where people might step on or trip over the power cord. Friction or excessive pressure may generate heat and eventually cause electric shock or a fire accident.

CAUTION

Never locate this product in the following places:

• Near radiators or any other heat sources

• Near volatile flammable materials such as curtains

• In the hot, humid, dusty or poorly ventilated environment

• In the place receiving direct sunlight

• Near cookers or humidifiers

Locate this product on a level and sturdy surface that can withstand a weight of 4.6 Kg. Otherwise, if tilted, the product may fall over and cause injuries.

Locate this product in a well-ventilated area. Do not obstruct ventilation openings of the product.

Keep the minimum clearance as follows for ventilation and an access to the power plug. Unplug the product if an abnormal condition is noted.

Do not incline the product at more than 10 degree angle. Otherwise, it may fall over and cause injuries.

To bundle wires and cables, always use the cable ties and spiral tubes that Fuji Xerox supplies. Otherwise, it may cause some defects.

Safety Notes 14

Others

To keep this product in a good performance and condition, always use it in the following environment:

• Temperature: 10 – 32 °C

• Humidity: 10 – 85 %

When the product is left in a chilly room and the room is rapidly warmed up by heater, dew condensation may form inside the product and cause a partial deletion on printing.

15 Safety Notes

 Operational Safety

WARNING

The operator's product maintenance procedures are described in the customer documentation supplied with this product. Do not carry out any other maintenance procedures not described in the documentation.

This product features safety design not to allow operators access to hazard areas. The hazard areas are isolated from operators by covers or protectors which require a tool to remove. To prevent electric shock and injuries, never remove those covers and protectors.

To avoid the risk of electric shock and a fire accident, switch off and unplug the product promptly in the following conditions, then contact your local Fuji Xerox representative.

• The product emits smoke or its surface is unusually hot.

• The product emits unusual noise or odor.

• The power cord is cracked or worn down.

• A circuit breaker, fuse or any other safety device becomes activated.

• Any liquid is spilled into the product.

• The product is soaked in water.

• Any part of the product is damaged.

Do not insert any object into slots or openings of this product. Do not put any of the followings on the product:

• Liquid container such as flower vases or coffee cups

• Metal parts such as staples or clips

• Heavy objects

If liquid is spilled over or metal parts are slipped into the product, it may cause electric shock or a fire accident.

Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

When cleaning this product, use the designated cleaning materials exclusive to it. Other cleaning materials may result in poor performance of the product. Never use aerosol cleaners to avoid catching fire and explosion.

Never play the CD-ROM supplied with the product on an audio player. Always use a CD-ROM player. Otherwise, large sound may damage audio players or your ears.

Laser Safety

CAUTION: Any operations or adjustments not stated in the operation manual may cause hazardous light exposure and eventually burn injuries or loss of eyesight.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the Class 1 Laser Equipment requirements defined by the international standard IEC60825 and has no light exposure hazard. The product has no hazardous light emission as it features light protection components and covers to shut in all light beam during operation and maintenance.

Safety Notes 16

CAUTION

Always follow all warning instructions marked on or supplied with this product.

To avoid the risk of burn injuries and electric shock, never touch the area with the “High Temperature” or “High Voltage” marks on.

Keep electrical and mechanical safety interlocks active. Keep the safety interlocks away from magnetic materials. Magnetic materials may accidentally activate the product and cause injuries or electric shock.

Do not attempt to remove a paper deeply jammed inside the product, particularly a paper wrapped around the fusing unit or the heat roller. Otherwise, it may cause injuries or burns. Switch off the product immediately and contact your local Fuji Xerox representative.

Do not apply excessive force to hold thick document on the document glass. It may break the glass and cause injuries.

17 Safety Notes

 Consumable

WARNING

Store all consumables in accordance with the instructions given on its package or container.

Never use a vacuum cleaner for spilled toner and residual toner in this product, toner cartridge or toner bottle.

It may catch fire by electric sparks inside a vacuum cleaner and cause explosion.

Use a broom or a wet cloth to wipe off the spills. If you spill a large volume of toner, contact your local Fuji Xerox representative.

Never throw a toner cartridge into an open flame. Remaining toner in the cartridge may catch fire and cause burn injuries or explosion.

If you have a used toner cartridge no longer needed, contact your local Fuji Xerox representative for its disposal.

CAUTION

Keep drum cartridges (or drum if not a cartridge type) and toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows toner, spit it out, rinse mouth with water, drink water and consult a physician immediately.

When replacing drum cartridges (or drum if not a cartridge type) and toner cartridges, be careful not to spill the toner. In case of any toner spills, avoid contact with clothes, skin, eyes and mouth as well as inhalation.

If toner spills onto your skin or clothing, wash it off with soap and water.

If you get toner particles in the eyes, wash it out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes until irritation is gone. Consult a physician if necessary.

If you inhale toner particles, move to a fresh air location and rinse your mouth with water.

If you swallow toner, spit it out, rinse your mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a physician immediately.

Safety Notes 18

 Warning and Caution Labels

Always follow all warning instructions marked on or supplied with this product.

To avoid the risk of burn injuries and electric shock, never touch the area with the "High Temperature" or "High Voltage" marks on.

19 Safety Notes

Environment

• For environmental protection and efficient use of resources, Fuji Xerox reuses returned toner

cartridges or toner containers and drums (photoreceptors) to make recycle parts, recycle materials or energy recovery.

• Proper disposal is required for toner cartridges no longer needed. Do not open toner cartridges.

Return them to your local Fuji Xerox representative.

Environment 20

Regulation

 Radio Frequency Emissions (Class B)

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the International Standard for Electromagnetic Interference (CISPR Publ. 22) and Radiocommunications Act 1992 in Australia/New Zealand. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning this product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between this product and the receiver.

• Connect this product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes and modifications to this product not specifically approved by Fuji Xerox may void the user’s authority to operate this product.

 Product Safety Certification (CB)

This product is certified by the following agency using the safety standards listed.

Agency Standard

Intertek IEC60950-1:ed. 2

21 Regulation

Illegal Copies and Printouts

Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country.

• Currency

• Banknotes and checks

• Bank and government bonds and securities

• Passports and identification cards

• Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner

• Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments

This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel.

Illegal Copies and Printouts 22

Product Features

Conventional technology

Jagged line

Enhanced image

Smooth line

This chapter describes the product features and indicates their links.

Manual Duplex Print

Duplex Print is to print two or more pages on the front and back sides of a single sheet of paper manually. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption.

For more information, see "Manual Duplex

Printing" on page 74.

Fuji Xerox Imaging Technology

Multiple-Up Print

Multiple-Up enables you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption.

For more information, see the print driver's help.

1,200 dpi

The high-resolution LED print head (1200 x 1200) and IE Technology* produce smoother lines.

* Image Enhancement Technology

23 Product Features

Product Features 24

Specifications

This chapter lists the main specifications of the printer. Note that the specifications may change without prior notice.

Items Description

Type Desktop

Printing method LED Xerography

IMPORTANT:

• LED + LED electrophotographic system

Fusing system Thermal fusing system using a belt

Warm-up Time Less than 25 seconds (after powering on at 20 °C temperature)

Continuous print speed

First print Monochrome 11 seconds (A4 /Fed from the Multipurpose feeder

A4 : When plain paper is fed from the Multipurpose feeder (MPF)

Monochrome 1 Sided

IMPORTANT:

*1 Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size,

and printing conditions.

*2 When continuously printing a single document of A4 .

(MPF))

: 24 sheets/min

IMPORTANT:

• Measurements based on Fuji Xerox test pattern. Time from printer

startup until output of the first page is complete. Except the time when the printer controller receives or processes the print data.

Resolution Standard: 600 × 600 dpi

High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi*

*: When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced

due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents.

Tone 256 tones

25 Specifications

Items Description

Paper Size A4, B5, A5, Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive (7.25 × 10.5"), Legal 13

(Folio) (8.5 × 13"), Legal 14 (8.5 × 14"), Statement, Envelope (Com- 10, Monarch, DL, C5), Postcard (100 × 148 mm), Postcard (148 × 200 mm), Yougata 2, Yougata 3, Yougata 4, Yougata 6, Younaga 3, Nagagata 3, Nagagata 4, Kakugata 3, Custom Paper (Width: 76.2 –

215.9 mm, Length: 127 – 355.6 mm)

Image loss: 4.0 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges

Paper Type Plain, Lightweight Cardstock, Labels, Envelope, Recycled, Postcard

JPN

IMPORTANT:

• Use only the recommended paper. Using paper other than that

recommended for the printer can cause printing problems. For more information, see "Print Media That Can Damage Your

Printer" on page 58.

• Note that poor printing quality due to paper-related printing

problems can occur when using the printer in an environment that is dry, cold, or very humid.

• Printing over the printed side or on the reverse side of paper that

already has been printed on can result in poor print quality.

• When printing on envelopes, use envelopes that do not have

adhesive applied.

• The type of paper being used and environmental conditions can

affect printing quality. Because of this, it is recommended that you test print and confirm proper print quality before using the printer.

Paper capacity Standard:

Multipurpose feeder (MPF): 150 sheets

IMPORTANT:

• Fuji Xerox P paper (64 gsm)

Output tray capacity Standard: approximately 100 sheets (face down)

IMPORTANT:

• Fuji Xerox P paper (64 gsm)

2-sided Printing Feature Standard (Manual)

CPU 4305/150MHz

Memory capacity Standard: 64MB (Onboard)

IMPORTANT:

• The above memory capacity does not guarantee print quality

depending on the type and content of print data.

Hard disk —

Page Description Language — (Host-based)

Specifications 26

Items Description

Supported OS

Windows® XP, Windows® XP x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows

Vista

x64 Edition, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server Edition, Windows Server Windows Windows Server

7 x64 Edition, Windows® 8, Windows® 8 x64 Edition,

2012 x64 Edition, Mac OS

2008, Windows Server® 2008 x64

2008 R2 x64 Edition, Windows® 7,

®*2

IMPORTANT:

*1 For the latest information about the supported operating systems, contact

our Customer Support Center or your dealer.

*2 Mac OS

X 10.4.11/10.5.8 - 10.8 are supported.

Interface Standard: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

Power AC 220 - 240 V ± 10%; 4 A; both 50/60 Hz

IMPORTANT:

• Maximum machine measured current

Operating noise

(main unit only)

During operation: 6.6 B, 51.7 dB (A)

During stand-by: 2.98 B, 15 dB (A)

IMPORTANT:

• Measurements based on ISO7779

Unit B: acoustic power level (LwAd) Unit dB (A): radiated sound pressure (bystander position)

Power consumption Maximum: 990 W, During the Sleep mode: 4.0 W or less

Average:

During standby: 62 W, During continuous monochrome printing: 380 W

IMPORTANT:

• Low Power Mode: 7.8 W average

Dimensions (main unit only) 358 (W) × 197 (D)

IMPORTANT:

When the Multipurpose feeder (MPF) is closed.

× 208 (H) mm

Weight 4.6 kg (including consumables)

Usage Environment Temperature: 10 - 32 °C; Humidity: 10 - 85% (except malfunctions

due to dew condensation)

Non-Use: Temperature: -10 – 40 °C; Humidity: 5 – 85% (except malfunctions due to dew condensation)

IMPORTANT:

• Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer

become acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can cause poor printing.

27 Specifications

Specifications 28

Basic Operation

This chapter includes:

• "Main Components" on page 30

• "Turning On the Printer" on page 34

• "Power Saver Mode" on page 35

29 Basic Operation

Main Components

This section provides an overview of your DocuPrint P218 b.

This section includes:

• "Front View" on page 31

• "Rear View" on page 32

• "Operator Panel" on page 33

Basic Operation 30

 Front View

9876

1 Output Tray Extension 2 Center Output Tray

3 Operator Panel 4 Power Switch

5 Toner Access Cover 6 Paper Width Guides

7 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 8 Front Cover

9 Slide Bar 10 Length Guide

31 Basic Operation

 Rear View

3 4

1 Levers 2 Transfer Drum

3 Paper Feed Roller 4 Paper Chute

5 Transfer Roller 6 Rear Cover

7 Rear Cover Handle 8 Power Connector

9 USB Port

Basic Operation 32

 Operator Panel

The operator panel has one button and two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that show the status of the printer.

(Error) LED

• Indicates an error occurred.

(Ready) LED

• Indicates the printer status such as ready to print.

Button

• Press this button to start duplex printing after loading paper.

• Press and hold this button during printing to cancel a print job.

• Press this button to exit the Power Saver mode.

• Press this button to continue a pending job in an error state such as misfeeding after checking

that paper is loaded properly.

• Press this button after replacing the toner cartridge.

The LEDs provide information on the status of the printer.

LED Status Condition

Error Umber on An error occurred.

Umber blinks A fatal error occurred.

Ready Green on The printer is ready to print.

Green blinks The printer is receiving, printing, or waiting for print data.

Green blinks slowly The printer is in the Power Saver mode.

See also:

• "Understanding the Operator Panel Lights" on page 95

33 Basic Operation

Turning On the Printer

IMPORTANT:

• Do not use extension cords or power strips.

• The printer should not be connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.

Connect the power cord to the power connector on the rear of your printer.

Connect the other end of the cord to the power source.

Turn on the printer.

Basic Operation 34

Power Saver Mode

The printer has a power saving feature which reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity. This feature operates in two modes: the Low Power mode and Sleep mode. By factory default, the printer switches to the Low Power mode one minute after the last job is finished. The printer then switches to the Sleep mode after another 6 minutes of inactivity. In the Power Saver mode, the (Ready) LED blinks slowly.

The factory default settings are changeable within the range of 1 - 30 minutes (Low Power mode) and 6 - 11 minutes (Sleep mode). The printer returns to the ready-to-print state in about 25 seconds when re-activated.

35 Basic Operation

 Setting the Time for the Power Saver Mode

You can specify the time for the Power Saver mode. The printer switches to the Power Saver mode after the specified time.

The following procedure uses Microsoft

Click start → All Programs → Fuji Xerox → Fuji Xerox Printer Software for Asia-Pacific →

→

DocuPrint P218 b

NOTE:

• The window to select a printer appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on

your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

Click the Printer Maintenance tab.

Select System Settings from the list at the left side of the page.

The System Settings page is displayed.

Specify Low Power Timer and Sleep Timer in Power Saver Timer.

Click the Apply New Settings button to take effect.

Printer Setting Utility.

Windows® 7 as an example.

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 Exiting the Power Saver Mode

The printer automatically exits the Power Saver mode when it receives a job from a computer. To manually exit the Power Saver mode, press the button on the operator panel.

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Basic Operation 38

Printer Management Software

Use the Software Pack CD-ROM that is shipped with your printer to install a combination of software programs, depending on your operating system.

This chapter includes:

• "Print Driver" on page 40

• "Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)" on page 41

• "SimpleMonitor (Windows Only)" on page 42

• "Launcher (Windows Only)" on page 43

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Print Driver

To access all of your printer’s features, install the print driver from the Software Pack CD-ROM.

The print driver enables your computer and printer to communicate and provides access to your printer features.

See also:

• "Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows" on page 48

• "Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X" on page 51

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Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)

The Printer Setting Utility allows you to view or specify the system settings. You can also diagnose the system settings by using the Printer Setting Utility.

The Printer Setting Utility consists of the Printer Settings Report, Printer Maintenance, and Diagnosis tabs.

The Printer Setting Utility can be installed from the Software Pack CD-ROM.

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SimpleMonitor (Windows Only)

You can check the printer status with the SimpleMonitor. Double-click the SimpleMonitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Printer Selection window appears, which displays the printer name, printer connection port, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the current status of your printer.

Settings button: Displays the Settings screen and allows you to modify the SimpleMonitor settings.

Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Printer Selection window. The Printer Status window appears.

The Printer Status window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low.

By default, the Printer Status window launches automatically when an error occurs. You can specify the conditions for starting the Printer Status window in Printer Status Window Properties.

To change the pop-up settings for the Printer Status window:

Right-click the SimpleMonitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen.

Select Printer Status Window Properties.

The Printer Status Window Properties window appears.

Select the type of the pop-up and then click OK.

You can also check the toner level of your printer on the Printer Status window.

The SimpleMonitor can be installed from the Software Pack CD-ROM.

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Launcher (Windows Only)

Using the Launcher window, you can open the Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, and Troubleshooting.

The following procedure uses Microsoft

To open the Launcher window:

Click start → All Programs → Fuji Xerox → Fuji Xerox Printer Software for Asia-Pacific →

→

DocuPrint P218 b

The Launcher window appears.

The Launcher window provides three buttons; Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, and Troubleshooting.

To exit, click the X button at the top-right of the window.

Launcher.

Windows® 7 as an example.

For details, click the Help button/icon of each application.

Status Window Click to open the Printer Status window.

See also:

• "SimpleMonitor (Windows Only)" on page 42

Printer Setting Utility Click to open the Printer Setting Utility.

See also:

• "Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)" on page 41

Troubleshooting Click to open the Troubleshooting guide, which allows you to resolve

issues by yourself.

The Launcher can be installed from the Software Pack CD-ROM.

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Installing the Print Driver

This chapter includes:

• "Connecting Your Printer" on page 46

• "Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows" on page 48

• "Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X" on page 51

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Connecting Your Printer

Your DocuPrint P218 b interconnection cable must meet the following requirement:

Connection Type Connection Specifications

USB USB 2.0 compatible

1 USB Port

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 Connecting Printer to Computer

USB port

Connect the printer via USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking.

The available feature is shown in the following table.

Connection Type Available Feature

USB You can instruct print jobs from a computer.

USB Connection

To attach the printer to a computer:

Ensure that the printer and computer are turned off and unplugged from the power source/outlet.

Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer and the other end of the cable into the USB port of the computer.

NOTE:

• Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard.

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Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

This section includes:

• "Inserting the Software Pack CD-ROM" on page 49

• "USB Connection Setup" on page 50

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 Inserting the Software Pack CD-ROM

Insert the Software Pack CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to start Easy Install Navi.

NOTE:

• For Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, click on the message displayed on the upper right corner of

the screen, and then select Run setup.exe.

• If the CD does not automatically launch, perform the following steps.

a For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, click

Start (start for Windows XP) → Run.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Run. For Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, right-click on the Start screen and click All apps → Run.

b Enter "D:\setup.exe" (where D is the drive letter of your computer's optical drive), and then click OK.

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 USB Connection Setup

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

Connect the computer and the printer with the USB cable.

Turn on the printer.

Click Installing Drivers and Software.

Select Personal Installation, and then click Next.

If you agree to the terms of the License Agreement, click I accept the terms of the license agreement to continue the installation process, and then click Next.

If necessary, click Print Test Page to print a test page, click Finish to exit the wizard.

• USB Printing

A personal printer is a printer attached to your computer or a print server using a USB cable.

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Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

This section includes:

• "Installing the Driver and Software" on page 52

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 Installing the Driver and Software

The following procedure uses Mac OS X 10.8 as an example.

Run the Software Pack CD-ROM on the Mac OS X.

Double-click the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop.

Double-click the installer icon.

Click Continue on the Introduction screen.

Select a language for the Software License Agreement.

After reading the Software License Agreement, click Continue.

If you agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement, click Agree to continue the installation process.

Click Install to perform the standard installation.

Enter the administrator's name and password, and then click Install Software.

Click Continue Installation.

Click Restart to complete installation.

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 Adding a Printer

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.7/10.8

• When Using a USB connection

Turn off the printer and your computer.

Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

Turn on the printer and your computer.

Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Scan.

Confirm your USB printer is added to Print & Scan.

If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.

Click the plus (+) sign, and then click Default (Mac OS X 10.8).

Click the plus (+) sign, and then select Add Other Printer or Scanner. (Mac OS X 10.7).

Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name (Name for Mac OS X 10.8) list.

Name, Location, and Print Using (Use for Mac OS X 10.8) are automatically entered.

Click Add.

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5.8/10.6

• When Using a USB connection

Turn off the printer and your computer.

Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

Turn on the printer and your computer.

Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.

Confirm your USB printer is added to Print & Fax.

If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.

Click the plus (+) sign, and then click Default.

Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name list.

Name, Location, and Print Using are automatically entered.

Click Add.

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Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11

• When Using a USB Connection

Turn off the printer and your computer.

Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

Turn on the printer and your computer.

Start Printer Setup Utility.

NOTE:

• You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

Confirm your USB printer is added to Printer List.

If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.

Click Add.

Click Default Browser in the Printer Browser dialog box.

Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name list.

Name, Location and Print Using are automatically entered.

Click Add.

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Printing Basics

This chapter includes:

• "About Print Media" on page 56

• "Supported Print Media" on page 60

• "Loading Print Media" on page 63

• "Printing" on page 79

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About Print Media

This section includes:

• "Print Media Usage Guidelines" on page 57

• "Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer" on page 58

• "Print Media Storage Guidelines" on page 59

Using paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, or printer failure. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you to use only the paper described in this section.

When using paper other than that recommended, contact the Fuji Xerox local representative office or an authorized dealer.

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 Print Media Usage Guidelines

WARNING:

The printer tray accommodates most sizes and types of paper and other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the tray:

• Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended that you try a sample first.

• For 60 to 135 gsm (16 to 36 lb bond) paper, grain long, where the paper fibers run along the

length of the paper, is recommended. For paper heavier than 135 gsm (36 lb bond), grain short, where the paper fibers run along the width of the paper, is preferred.

• Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.

• Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.

• Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with

release strips.

• Print all envelopes single-sided only.

• Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.

• Do not overload the paper tray. Do not load print media above the fill line on the inside of the

paper width guides.

• Adjust the paper width guides to fit the paper size.

• If excessive jams or wrinkles occur, use paper or other media from a new package.

• Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper.

When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

See also:

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 66

• "Loading Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 69

• "Printing on Custom Size Paper" on page 88

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 Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

WARNING:

Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.

Unacceptable media includes:

• Paper that is too heavyweight or too lightweight (less than 60 gsm or more than 190 gsm)

• Transparencies

• Photo paper or coated paper

• Tracing paper

• Illumination film

• Special ink jet printer paper and ink jet transparencies

• Static-cling paper

• Pasted-up or glued paper

• Specially coated paper

• Color paper with surface treatments

• Paper that uses ink that deteriorates with heat

• Photosensitive paper

• Carbon paper or carbonless copy paper

• Paper with a rough surface, such as Japanese paper, pulp paper or fibrous paper

• Envelopes that are not flat, or that have clasps, windows or adhesives with release strips

• Padded envelopes

• Tack film

• Water transfer paper

• Textile transfer paper

• Perforated paper

• Leather paper, embossed paper

• Conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper

• Wrinkled, creased, folded, or ripped paper

• Damp or wet paper

• Wavy or curled paper

• Paper with staples, clips, ribbons, or tape

• Label paper with some labels already peeled off, or that are partially cut off

• Paper pre-printed by another printer or copying machine

• Paper pre-printed all over rear side

• Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper.

When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

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 Print Media Storage Guidelines

Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality.

• Store print media in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to

damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.

• Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.

• Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing print media.

• Store print media flat. Print media should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.

• Avoid having food or drinks in the area where print media is stored or handled.

• Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave

paper in the original packaging. For most commercial cut-size grades, the ream wrapper contains an inner lining that protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.

• Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the bag

and reseal it for protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags.

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Supported Print Media

Using unsuitable print media may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. To use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested print media that is recommended here.

IMPORTANT:

• The toner may come off the print media, if it gets wet by water, rain, steam and so on. For details, contact the

Fuji Xerox local representative office or an authorized dealer.

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 Usable Print Media

The types of print media that can be used on this printer are as follows:

Paper Size A4 SEF (210

B5 SEF (182

A5 SEF (148

Letter SEF (8.5

Executive SEF (7.25

Legal 13 (Folio) SEF (8.5

Legal 14 SEF (8.5

Statement SEF (139.7

Com-10 SEF (4.125

Monarch SEF (3.875

Monarch LEF (7.5

DL SEF (110 × 220 mm)

DL LEF (220

C5 SEF (162 × 229 mm)

C5 LEF (229

Postcard (100

Postcard (148

Yougata 2 SEF (114

Yougata 2 LEF (162

Yougata 3 SEF (98 × 148 mm)

Yougata 3 LEF (148

Yougata 4 (105 × 235 mm)

Yougata 6 (98

Younaga 3 (120

Nagagata 3 (120

Nagagata 4 (90

Kakugata 3 (216

Custom size:

Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3–8.5 inch) Length: 127–355.6 mm (5 –14 inch)

Paper Type (Weight) Plain (60–105 gsm)

Lightweight Cardstock (106–163 gsm)

Labels

Envelope

Recycled (60–105 gsm)

Postcard JPN

Loading Capacity 150 sheets of standard paper

Monarch, DL, Yougata 2, and Yougata 3 envelopes can be supported by LEF with their flap open.

297 mm)

257 mm)

210 mm)

11 i nch es)

110 mm)

162 mm)

148 mm)

200 mm)

190 mm)

235 mm)

205 mm)

277 mm)

10.5 in)

13 in)

14 in)

215.9 mm)

9.5 in)

7.5 in)

3.875 in)

162 mm)

114 mm)

98 mm)

NOTE:

• SEF and LEF indicate the paper feed direction; SEF stands for short-edge feed. LEF stands for long-

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edge feed.

• Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer.

See also:

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 66

• "Loading Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 69

Printing on print media that differs from the paper size or paper type selected on the print driver may lead to paper jams. To ensure that printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size and paper type.

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Loading Print Media

Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.

Before loading print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually on the print media package.

NOTE:

• After loading paper in the feeder, specify the same paper type on the print driver.

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 Capacity

Multipurpose feeder (MPF) can hold:

• 150 sheets of standard paper

• 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of thick paper

• One sheet of coated paper

• 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of post cards

• Five envelopes

• 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of labels

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 Print Media Dimensions

The multipurpose feeder (MPF) accepts print media within the following dimensions:

• Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3.00–8.50 inches)

• Length: 127–355.6 mm (5.00–14.00 inches)

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 Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

NOTE:

• Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer.

Open the front cover.

Pull the slide bar forward until it stops.

Pull the length guide forward until it stops.

Adjust the paper width guides to their maximum width.

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Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.

Load print media on the multipurpose feeder (MPF) with the top edge first and with the recommended print side facing up.

Adjust the paper width guides until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media.

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Slide the length guide towards the printer until it touches the print media.

NOTE:

• Depending on the size of print media, first slide the slide bar backward until it stops, and then pinch the

length guide and slide it backward until it touches print media.

Open the output tray extension by two steps. At the secondary step, extend it fully until it clicks.

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Select the paper type from the print driver if the loaded print media is not standard plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the multipurpose feeder (MPF), you must specify the paper size setting by using the print driver.

NOTE:

• For more information about setting the paper size and type on the print driver, refer to the

online Help provided for the print driver.

Loading Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

NOTE:

• When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope setting on the print driver. If not specified, the

print image will be rotated 180 degrees.

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• When Loading Com-10, DL, Monarch, Yougata 2/3/4/6, or Younaga 3

Load envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up, the flap side facing down, and the flap turned to the right.

To prevent DL, Monarch, Yougata 2, and Yougata 3 from being wrinkled, they are recommended to be loaded with the print-side facing up, flap opened, and facing you.

NOTE:

• When you load the envelopes in the long-edge feed (LEF) orientation, be sure to specify the landscape

orientation on the print driver.

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• When Loading C5, Nagagata 3/4 or Kakugata 3

Load envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up, flap opened, and facing you.

IMPORTANT:

• Never use envelopes with windows, or coated linings. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the

printer.

NOTE:

• If you do not load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder (MPF) right after they have been removed from the

packaging, they may bulge. To avoid jams, flatten them as shown below when loading them in the multipurpose feeder (MPF).

• If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following

illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less.

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• To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as envelopes, see the instruction on the

Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the print driver.

Loading Postcard in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

NOTE:

• When you print on postcards, be sure to specify the postcard setting on the print driver to get the optimum

print result.

• When Loading Postcard

Load the postcard with the side to be printed on facing up, and the top edge of the postcard in first.

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• When Loading W-Postcard

Load the w-postcard with the side to be printed on facing up, and the left edge of the w-postcard in first.

NOTE:

• To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as postcards, see the instruction on the

Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the print driver.

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 Manual Duplex Printing

This section includes:

• "Operations on Your Computer" on page 75

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 77

NOTE:

• When printing on curled paper, straighten the paper and then insert it into the feeder.

When you start manual duplex printing, the instruction window appears. Note that the window cannot be reopened once it is closed. Do not close the window until duplex printing is complete.

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Operations on Your Computer

• Using the Windows Print Driver

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® 7 WordPad as an example.

NOTE:

• The way to display the printer Properties/Printing Preferences dialog box differs according to the application

software. Refer to the manual of your respective application software.

From the File menu, select Print.

Select the printer from the Select Printer list box, and then click Preferences.

Select the Paper/Output tab.

From Duplex, select either Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge to define the way 2-sided print pages are bound.

From Paper Size, select the size of the document to be printed.

From Paper Type, select the paper type to be used.

Click OK to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.

Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing.

IMPORTANT:

• When you start manual duplex printing, the instruction window appears. Note that the window cannot be

reopened once it is closed. Do not close the window until duplex printing is complete.

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• Using the Mac OS X Print Driver

4 5

The following procedure uses Mac OS X 10.8 TextEdit as an example.

From the File menu, select Print.

Select the printer from Printer.

From Paper Size, select the size of the document to be printed.

Select the Printer Features pane.

From Feature Sets, select Paper Handling.

From Paper Type, select the paper type to be used.

From Duplex, select either Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge to define the way 2-sided print pages are bound.

Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing.

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Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

First print the even pages (rear sides).

For a six page document, rear sides are printed in the order of page 6, page 4, and then page 2.

The (Error) LED lights and the (Ready) LED blinks when the even pages finish printing.

After the even pages are printed, remove the paper stack from the center output tray.

NOTE:

• Warped or curled prints can cause paper jams. Straighten them before setting them.

Stack the prints and set them as they are (with the blank side facing up) into the multipurpose feeder (MPF), and then press the button on the operator panel. Pages are printed in order of page 1 (rear of page 2), page 3 (rear of page 4), and then page 5 (rear of page 6).

NOTE:

• Printing on both sides of the paper is not possible if the document consists of various sizes of paper.

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 Using the Output Tray Extension

The output tray extension is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is complete.

Before printing a document, ensure that the output tray extension is fully opened.

The output tray extension is opened by two steps. At the secondary step, extend it fully until it clicks.

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Printing

This section covers how to print certain lists of information from your printer and how to cancel a job.

This section includes:

• "Sending a Job to Print" on page 80

• "Canceling a Print Job" on page 81

• "Selecting Printing Options" on page 83

• "Printing Custom Size Paper" on page 88

• "Checking Status of Print Data" on page 90

• "Printing a Report Page" on page 91

• "Printer Settings" on page 92

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 Sending a Job to Print

Install the print driver to use all the features of the printer. When you choose Print from a software program, a window representing the print driver opens. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job you are sending to print. Print settings selected from the driver have precedence over the default menu settings selected from the Printer Setting Utility.

You may need to click Preferences from the initial Print dialog box to see all the available system settings you can change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the print driver window, open the online Help for more information.

To print a job from a typical Windows application:

Open the file you want to print.

From the File menu, select Print.

Verify that the correct printer is selected in the dialog box. Modify the system settings as needed (such as the pages you want to print or the number of copies).

To adjust system settings not available from the first screen, such as Image Quality, Paper Size, or Image Orientation, click Preferences.

The Printing Preferences dialog box appears.

Specify the print settings. For more information, click Help.

Click OK to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.

Click Print to send the job to the selected printer.

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 Canceling a Print Job

There are several methods for canceling a print job.

This section includes:

• "Canceling From the Operator Panel" on page 81

• "Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows" on page 81

Canceling From the Operator Panel

To cancel a job after it has started printing:

Press the button on the operator panel for about three seconds.

NOTE:

• Printing is canceled only for the current job. All the following jobs will continue to print.

Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows

• Canceling a Job From the Taskbar

When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.

Double-click the printer icon.

A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.

Select the job you want to cancel.

Press the Delete key.

Click Yes on the Printers dialog box to cancel a print job.

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• Canceling a Job From the Desktop

Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop.

For Windows XP, click start → Printers and Faxes.

For Windows Server

For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, click Start → Devices and Printers.

For Windows Vista

For Windows Server 2008, click Start → Control Panel → Printers.

For Windows 8, on the Desktop screen, place the mouse pointer in the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse down, and then select Settings. Click Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Devices and Printers.

For Windows Server 2012, on the Desktop screen, place the mouse pointer in the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse down, and then select Settings. Click Control Panel → Hardware → Devices and Printers.

A list of available printers appears.

Double-click the printer you selected when you sent the job.

A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.

Select the job you want to cancel.

2003, click Start → Printers and Faxes.

, click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Printers.

Press the Delete key.

Click Yes on the Printers dialog box to cancel a print job.

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 Selecting Printing Options

This section includes:

• "Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)" on page 83

• "Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows)" on page 84

• "Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Mac OS X)" on page 86

Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)

Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a job. For example, if you want to use duplex printing for most jobs, set this option in printer settings.

To select printer preferences:

For Windows XP, click start → Printers and Faxes.

For Windows Server 2003, click Start → Printers and Faxes.

For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, click Start → Devices and Printers.

For Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Printers.

For Windows Server 2008, click Start → Control Panel → Printers.

A list of available printers appears.

Right-click the icon for your printer, and then click Printing Preferences.

The FX DocuPrint P218 b Printing Preferences screen appears.

Make selections on the driver tabs, and then click OK to save your selections.

NOTE:

• For more information about Windows print driver options, click Help on the print driver tab to view the online

Help.

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Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows)

If you want to use special printing options for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use Photo print-quality mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.

With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box.

Select the FX DocuPrint P218 b and click Preferences to open the print driver.

Make selections on the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.

NOTE:

• In Windows, you can save current printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print

jobs. Make selections on the click OK under Save on the Paper/Output tab. Click

Click OK to save your selections.

Print the job.

Paper/Output

See the following table for specific printing options:

Printing Options for Windows

Driver Tab Printing Options

Paper/Output tab • Favorites

• Duplex

• Copies

• Collated

• Paper Summary

• Paper Size

• Paper Type

• MPF Orientation

• Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator

• Show Paper Size Error

• Printer Status

• Restore Defaults

Graphics tab • Image Quality

• Toner Saving Mode

• Image Enhancement

• Screen

• Image Settings – Apply to All Elements – Apply to Selected Element – Brightness – Contrast

• Restore Defaults

, Graphics,

Help

Layout

, Watermarks/Forms tab, and then

for more information.

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Driver Tab Printing Options

Layout tab • Image Orientation

• Multiple Up

• Poster/Mixed Document

• Output Size

• Reduce / Enlarge

• Margin Shift/Margin

• Restore Defaults

Watermarks/Forms tab • Watermarks

– New Text – New Bitmap – Edit – Delete – First Page Only

• Forms – Off – Create / Register Forms – Image Overlay

• Header / Footer Options

• Restore Defaults

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Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Mac OS X)

To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer.

With the document open in your application, click File, and then click Print.

Select FUJI XEROX DocuPrint P218 b from Printer.

Select the desired printing options from the menus and drop-down lists that are displayed.

NOTE:

• In Mac OS® X, click Save As on the Presets menu screen to save the current printer settings. You can

create multiple presets and save each with its own distinctive name and printer settings. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in the Presets list.

Click Print to print the job.

Mac OS X Print Driver Printing Options:

The table shown below uses Mac OS X 10.8 TextEdit as an example.

Printing options for Mac OS X

Item Printing Options

• Copies

• Pages

• Paper Size

• Orientation

Layout • Pages per Sheet

• Layout Direction

• Border

• Two-Sided

• Reverse page orientation

• Flip horizontally

Color Matching • ColorSync

• Vendor Matching

Paper Handling • Collate pages

• Pages to Print

• Page Order

• Scale to fit paper size

• Destination Paper Size

• Scale down only

Cover Page • Print Cover Page

• Cover Page Type

• Billing Info

Image Options • Output Color

• Brightness

• Image Quality

• Image Enhancement

• Color Balance

• Restore Defaults

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Item Printing Options

Printer Features • 1. Detailed Settings

– Image Rotation (180deg)

• 2. Paper Handling – Paper Type – Duplex – Show Paper Size Error

• 3. Printer Specific Options – Skip Blank Pages

Supply Levels

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 Printing Custom Size Paper

This section explains how to print on custom size paper using the print driver.

The way to load custom size paper is the same as the one to load standard size paper.

See also:

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 66

Defining Custom Paper Sizes

Before printing, set the custom size on the print driver.

NOTE:

• When setting the paper size on the print driver, be sure to specify the same size as the actual print media

used. Setting the wrong size for printing can cause printer failure. This is especially true if you configure a bigger size when using a narrow width paper.

• Using the Windows Print Driver

On the Windows print driver, set the custom size in the Custom Paper Size dialog box. This section explains the procedure using Windows 7 as an example.

For Windows 7 or later, an administrator’s password only allows users with administrator rights to change the settings. Users without the rights of administrator can only view the contents.

Click start → Devices and Printers.

Right-click the icon for your printer, and then select Properties.

Select the Configuration tab.

Click Custom Paper Size.

Select the custom setup you want to define from Details.

Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Change Setting for. You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using the up arrow and down arrow buttons. The length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge, even if it is within the specified range. The length of the long edge cannot be shorter than the short edge, even if it is within the specified range.

To assign a paper name, select the Name the Paper Size check box, and then enter the name in Paper Name. Up to 14 characters can be used for the paper name.

If necessary, repeat steps 5 to 7 to define another custom size.

Click OK twice.

Printing on Custom Size Paper

Use the following procedures to print using either the Windows or Mac OS X print drivers.

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• Using the Windows Print Driver

This section explains the procedure using Windows 7 WordPad as an example.

NOTE:

• The way to display the printer Properties/Printing Preferences dialog box differs according to the application

software. Refer to the manual of your respective application software.

From the File menu, select Print.

Select the printer as the printer to be used and click Preferences.

Select the Paper/Output tab.

Select the size of the original document from Paper Size.

Select the appropriate paper type from Paper Type.

Click the Layout tab.

From Output Size, select the custom size you defined. If you select the custom size from Paper Size in step 4, select Same as Paper Size.

Click OK.

Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing.

• Using the Mac OS X Print Driver

This section explains the procedure using Mac OS X 10.8 TextEdit as an example.

From the File menu, select Page Setup.

Select the printer from Format For.

From Paper Size, select Manage Custom Sizes.

In the Custom Paper Sizes window, click +.

A newly created setting “Untitled” is displayed in the list.

Double-click "Untitled" and enter the name for the setting.

Enter the size of the original document in the Width and Height boxes of Paper Size.

Specify Non-Printable Area if necessary.

Click OK.

Make sure that the newly created paper size is chosen in Paper Size, and then click OK.

From the File menu, select Print.

Press Print to start printing.

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 Checking Status of Print Data

This section includes:

• "Checking Status (Windows Only)" on page 90

Checking Status (Windows Only)

You can check the printer status with SimpleMonitor. Double-click the SimpleMonitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Printer Selection window appears, which displays the printer name, printer connection ports, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the current status of your printer.

Settings button: Displays the Settings screen and allows you to modify the SimpleMonitor settings.

Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Printer Selection window. The Printer Status window appears. You can check the printer status and print job status.

For more information about SimpleMonitor, see Help. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example:

Click start → All Programs.

Select Fuji Xerox.

Select Fuji Xerox Printer Software for Asia-Pacific.

Select DocuPrint P218 b.

Select Activate SimpleMonitor.

The Printer Selection window appears.

Click the name of the desired printer from the list.

The Printer Status window appears.

Click Help.

See also:

• "SimpleMonitor (Windows Only)" on page 42

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 Printing a Report Page

To confirm your printer settings, print a report page.

This section describes the method of printing a report page.

Printing a System Settings Page

To verify detailed printer settings, print a System Settings page.

Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

Click start → All Programs → Fuji Xerox → Fuji Xerox Printer Software for Asia-Pacific →

→

DocuPrint P218 b

NOTE:

• The window to select a printer appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your

computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.

The Reports page is displayed.

Printer Setting Utility.

Click System Settings.

The System Settings page is printed.

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 Printer Settings

You can select menu items and corresponding values from the Printer Setting Utility.

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

NOTE:

• Factory defaults may vary for different countries.

These settings are active until new ones are selected or the factory defaults are restored.

To select a new value as a setting:

Click start → All Programs → Fuji Xerox → Fuji Xerox Printer Software for Asia-Pacific →

→

DocuPrint P218 b

NOTE:

• The window to select a printer appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your

computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

Click the Printer Maintenance tab.

Select the desired menu item.

Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be:

• A phrase or word to describe a setting

• A numerical value that can be changed

• An On or Off setting

Printer Setting Utility.

Select the desired value, and then click the associated button with each menu item.

Driver settings may have precedence over changes previously made and may require you to change the Printer Setting Utility defaults.

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Using the Operator Panel

This chapter includes:

• "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 94

• "Understanding the Operator Panel Lights" on page 95

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Resetting to Factory Defaults

After executing Initialize NVM and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters or data are reset to their factory default values.

Launch the Printer Setting Utility, and click Reset Defaults on the Printer Maintenance tab.

Click the System Section button.

The printer starts initializing the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM).

IMPORTANT:

• Never attempt to turn off the printer. The printer will cease to function.

The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings.

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Understanding the Operator Panel Lights

The operator panel lights mean different things, depending on their sequence. Umber and green lights that are off, on, or blinking indicate printer conditions.

LED Off On Fast Blink Slow Blink

1 Error — None

2 Ready —

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 Light Sequences

The following table shows the light status.

12 Printer Status

Error Ready

— Ready

— Downloading

— In Power Saver mode

The toner is low.

See also:

• "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on page 136

Warming up after power on

Receiving data, Waiting for data, Printing

Printing when the toner is low.

See also:

• "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on page 136

Returning from Sleep mode

See also:

• "Power Saver Mode" on page 35

No paper is loaded.

Load paper, and then press the button on the operator panel.

See also:

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 66

The wrong size of paper is loaded.

See also:

• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 66

Paper jam occurred.

See also:

• "Clearing Jams" on page 100

Waiting for manual duplex printing

Canceling job

— The toner is empty.

See also:

• "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on page 136

The rear cover is opened.

Close the rear cover.

All other engine error: fan error, fusing unit error etc.

Turn off the printer, and then on.

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12 Printer Status

Error Ready

— A fatal error occurred.

Turn off the printer, and then on. Contact the Fuji Xerox local representative office or an authorized dealer if this error occurs repeatedly.

Load paper for the second side (odd) pages, and press the button on the operator panel.

See also:

• "Manual Duplex Printing" on page 74

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Troubleshooting

This chapter includes:

• "Clearing Jams" on page 100

• "Basic Printer Problems" on page 109

• "Display Problems" on page 110

• "Printing Problems" on page 111

• "Print Quality Problems" on page 112

• "Other Problems" on page 126

• "Contacting Service" on page 127

• "Getting Help" on page 128

• "Non-Genuine Mode" on page 132

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Xerox DocuPrint P218 b User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Trademarks and Document Disclaimer

Types of Manuals

Using This Guide

 Organization

 Conventions

Safety Notes

 Electrical Safety

 Machine Installation

 Operational Safety

 Consumable

 Warning and Caution Labels

Environment

Regulation

 Radio Frequency Emissions (Class B)

 Product Safety Certification (CB)

Illegal Copies and Printouts

Product Features

Specifications

Basic Operation

Main Components

 Front View

 Rear View

 Operator Panel

Turning On the Printer

Power Saver Mode

 Setting the Time for the Power Saver Mode

 Exiting the Power Saver Mode

Printer Management Software

Print Driver

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)

SimpleMonitor (Windows Only)

Launcher (Windows Only)

Installing the Print Driver

Connecting Your Printer

 Connecting Printer to Computer

USB Connection

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

 Inserting the Software Pack CD-ROM

 USB Connection Setup

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

 Installing the Driver and Software

 Adding a Printer

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.7/10.8

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5.8/10.6

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11

Printing Basics

About Print Media

 Print Media Usage Guidelines

 Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

 Print Media Storage Guidelines

Supported Print Media

 Usable Print Media

Loading Print Media

 Capacity

 Print Media Dimensions

 Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

Loading Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

Loading Postcard in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

 Manual Duplex Printing

Operations on Your Computer

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

 Using the Output Tray Extension

Printing

 Sending a Job to Print

 Canceling a Print Job

Canceling From the Operator Panel

Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows

 Selecting Printing Options

Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)

Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows)

Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Mac OS X)

 Printing Custom Size Paper

Defining Custom Paper Sizes

Printing on Custom Size Paper