Xerox DocuPrint P8ex User Manual
The Xerox
DocuPrint P8ex
Personal Laser Printer
Reference Guide
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and PCL 5e command languages (recognizes HP PCL 6 and PCL
5e commands) and processes these commands in a manner
compatible with Hewlett Packard LaserJet printer products.
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Contents i
Chapter 1 Introduction .... ............. .............. ............. ............. .. 1-1
Overview............................................................................ 1-2
Printer Components ........................................................... 1-3
Printer Features ................................................................. 1-5
Printer Documentation ....................................................... 1-6
Using the CD-ROM......................................................... 1-7
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols ............................. 1-8
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Additional Printer Setup Information ....... ........... 2-1
Installing Software ............................................................. 2-2
Installing the RCP and Status Monitor............................ 2-3
Installing the Xerox Font Manager.................................. 2-4
Loading Print Media .............. ........... .............. ...... 3-1
Selecting Print Media ......................................................... 3-2
Media Selection .............................................................. 3-2
Media Guidelines ............................................................ 3-3
Loading Print Media ........................................................... 3-4
Using the Multipurpose Paper Feeder (MPF) ................. 3-4
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Using the Manual Feeder ............................................... 3-6
Using the Face-up Stacker ............................................. 3-7
Loading Envelopes ......................................................... 3-8
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Printing ......... ............. ............. .............. ............. .... 4-1
Printing a Document .......................................................... 4-2
Configuring the PCL Drivers .............................................. 4-3
Selecting Your Printer..................................................... 4-3
Setting Properties ........................................................... 4-4
Using Printer Utilities ......................................................... 4-6
Remote Control Panel .................................................... 4-6
Status Monitor .............................................................. 4-10
Xerox Font Manager..................................................... 4-10
Maintenance ..................... ............. ............. ........... 5-1
Cleaning the Printer ........................................................... 5-2
Cleaning the Outside ...................................................... 5-2
Cleaning the Inside......................................................... 5-3
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ............ ............. ............. ............. 6-1
Printer Problems ................................................................ 6-2
Print Quality Problems ....................................................... 6-6
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Appendix A Printer Specifications ............ .............. ............. .... A-1
Appendix B Environmental and Safety Considerations ........ B-1
Introduction ........................................................................B-2
Laser Safety.......................................................................B-3
Laser Safety for the United States and Canada ............. B-4
Laser Safety for Finland and Sweden ............................B-5
Laser Statement (Laserturvallisuus) ............................... B-5
Ozone Safety .....................................................................B-6
Electrical Safety .................................................................B-7
Radio Frequency Emissions ............................................ B-10
United States and Canada ........................................... B-10
Europe .......................................................................... B-12
Operational Safety ...........................................................B-14
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Certifications .. ............. .............. ............. ............. .. C-1
Quality Standards ..............................................................C-2
Energy Star........................................................................C-3
Adding Memory ......... ............. .............. ............. .... D-1
Installing a SIMM ...............................................................D-2
Removing a SIMM .............................................................D-3
Language Codes ............ ............. ............. ............. E-1
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Introduction Chapter1
Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Printer Components ......................................................... 1-3
Printer Features ............................................................... 1-5
Printer Documentation ..................................................... 1-6
Using the CD-ROM ....................................................... 1-7
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols ........................... 1-8
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Overview
Overview
In this chapter, you will become familiar with the features of your
printer and learn where to locate specific printer parts.
Before you use your printer, make sure that you perform all of the
setup steps outlined in the User Guide that came with your printer.
For installation options not covered in the User Guide, refer to
Chapter 2: Additional Printer Setup Information in this guide.
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Printer Components
Use Figures 1.1 through 1.3 to identify the main components of
your DocuPrint P8ex.
Figure 1.1 Printer Components, Front View
Printer Components
Front View
Face-up stacker
Face-down stacker
Stacker extender
Tray extender
Multipurpose paper feeder
Manual feeder
Paper guide for
multipurpose paper feeder
Paper guide for
manual feeder
Control panel
Inside Front View
Laser print cartridge
Front cover
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Figure 1.2 Printer Components, Inside Front View
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Printer Components
Rear View
USB connector
Parallel connector
Power cord connector
Power switch
Figure 1.3 Printer Components, Rear View
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Printer Features
Printer Features
Your Xerox DocuPrint P8ex is a compact, easy to use laser printer
designed for the small office environment. It is designed to provide
years of high quality, high performance printing.
This manual tells you how to operate and maintain your new
printer, and contains advice on how you can get the best
performance from it. Please use this manual together with the
documentation provided with your computer hardware and
software.
The maximum print speed for the DocuPrint P8ex is 8 pages per
minute, with true 600 x 600 dpi print resolution and 1200 dpi
quality. The printer features an input capacity of 150 sheets, and
single sheet feeding of transparencies, labels, envelopes, etc.). The
printer understands PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer languages. Standard
memory is 4MB, expandable to 36MB with easy SIMM
installation.
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Printer Documentation
Printer Documentation
Your DocuPrint P8ex is packaged with the following
documentation and information:
• User Guide, which shows you how to get your printer up and
running, and provides the basic information needed to use your
printer.
• This Reference Guide (provided on in electronic form on the
CD-ROM), which provides you with all of the detailed
information you will need to use, maintain, upgrade and
troubleshoot your printer.
• Warranty Card, which you should fill out and return in order
to receive all of the benefits of owning a Xerox laser printer.
•The Xerox DocuPrint P8ex CD-ROM, which contains the
following:
— User Guide (electronic version)
— Reference Guide (electronic version of this book)
— Printer Drivers
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— Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor
— Xerox Font Manager
— Adobe Acrobat Reader
For the printer drivers contained on the CD-ROM, the majority of
documentation is provided via the on-line Help files included with
the drivers. Features and functionality of the drivers are discussed
in Chapter 4: Printing.
Since the CD-ROM contains so much information of importance,
please ensure that you saveit and keep it in a safeplace, away from
direct heat or sunlight.
Printer Documentation
Using the CD-ROM
The documentation on the CD-ROM is provided as a PDF file,
which is readable using Adobe Acrobat Reader (provided on the
CD-ROM if you do not already have it installed). This file contains
hypertext links that enable you to jump from the Table of Contents
or Index directly to the page where you are looking for information,
as well as from page to page where information is cross-referenced.
Simply move the cursor over a hypertext link and it changes to a
pointing finger. Then click on the link to jump to the link’s
destination.
The PDF files also enable you to print the specific pages you need,
rather than printing an entire chapter or manual.
The CD-ROM is provided with an installation booklet in its jewel
case. You can also refer to the ReadMe file on the CD-ROM for
more information.
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Printer Documentation
Note, Caution and
Warning Symbols
Throughout this Reference Guide, several symbols are used to
emphasize useful, important and critical information. They are as
follows:
This symbol indicates particularly useful or helpful information
about your printer.
This symbol indicates a caution against performing
any action that may damage your printer or degrade
performance.
This symbol indicates a warning against
performing any action that may lead to physical
injury.
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Additional Printer Setup Information Chapter2
Installing Software ........................................................... 2-2
Installing the RCP and Status Monitor .......................... 2-3
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation ............................ 2-3
Windows 3.1x Installation .......................................... 2-3
Installing the Xerox Font Manager ................................ 2-4
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation ............................ 2-4
Windows 3.1x Installation .......................................... 2-4
Chapter 2: Additional Printer Setup Information
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Installing Software
Installing Software
Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing printer drivers
for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To
operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which
translates data from your application into data the printer
understands. (Installation procedures follow this section.)
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the following
printer drivers and utilities.
• PCL 6 printer driver for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1x and
Windows NT 4.0.
• PCL 5e printer driver for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1x and
Windows NT 4.0
• USB Port Driver (for Windows 98 only) is necessary for you to
use the USB interface on your DocuPrint P8ex.
• Status Monitor enables you to monitor the status of print jobs.
• Xerox Font Manager gives a quick and easy way to find fonts,
install the fonts, and print the font samples.
• Remote Control Panel, which allows you to set up your printer
to work properly with DOS applications run inside Windows.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, which allows your computer to
display the electronic Xerox DocuPrint P8ex documentation.
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Installing the RCP
and Status Monitor
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation
Insert the Xerox DocuPrint P8ex CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
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drive.
If the setup program runs automatically, skip to Step 5.
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Select Run from the Start menu.
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Type d:\setup.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
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CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.
Click on the appropriate language.
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Windows 95/98: Click on RCP&SM.
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Windows NT 4.0: Click on RCP.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Windows 3.1x Installation
In the Program Manager window, select Run from the File menu.
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The Run dialog box appears.
Type d:\setup16.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
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CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.
Click on the appropriate language.
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Click on RCP&SM.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Chapter 2: Additional Printer Setup Information
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Installing Software
Installing the Xerox
Font Manager
Your printer includes 110 fonts for use on your computer and
printer. To install the fonts (which is a time-consuming procedure),
follow the instructions below:
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation
Insert the Xerox DocuPrint P8ex CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
1
drive.
If the setup program runs automatically, skip to Step 5.
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Select Run from the Start menu.
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Type d:\setup.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
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CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.
Click on the appropriate language.
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Click on Font Manager.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Windows 3.1x Installation
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In the Program Manager window, select Run from the File menu.
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The Run dialog box appears.
Type d:\setup16.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
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CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.
Click on the appropriate language.
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Click on Font Manager.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Loading Print Media Chapter3
Selecting Print Media ....................................................... 3-2
Media Selection ............................................................ 3-2
Media Guidelines .......................................................... 3-3
Loading Print Media ......................................................... 3-4
Using the Multipurpose Paper Feeder (MPF) ............... 3-4
Using the Manual Feeder ............................................. 3-6
Using the Face-up Stacker ........................................... 3-7
Loading Envelopes ....................................................... 3-8
Chapter 3: Loading Print Media
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Selecting Print Media
Selecting Print Media
Media Selection
Media Sizes Weights Input Sheet Capacity
Paper Letter (8.5 x 11")
Legal (8.5 x 14")
16-24 lb (60-90 g/m2)MPF1: 150 (20 lb)
Manual Feeder: 1
Executive (7.25 x 10.5")
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Envelope COM-10
Monarch
24-43 lb (90-163 g/m
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)MPF1: Up to 10
Manual Feeder
C5
DL
Transparency
Labels
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Letter
24-43 lb (90-163 g/m
A4
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)MPF1: Up to 10
Manual Feeder
Card Stock
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Multipurpose Paper Feeder
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The Manual Feeder is recommended for printing envelopes, transparencies, labels and card stock.
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Transparencies with paper backings attached to the short edge are not recommended.
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Selecting Print Media
Media Guidelines
When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can
cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.
• Always use paper and other media that conform with those
listed in the Media Selection table, above.
• Do not use envelopes with thick or crooked edges, or envelopes
that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped.
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Loading Print Media
Loading Print Media
Using the
Multipurpose Paper
Feeder (MPF)
For best results, use high quality Xerox brand xerographic copier
paper.
Pull the extender on the MPF up until it stops
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Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen
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them, then fan them. Tap the edges on a table top to straighten
them. Doing this before you load paper helps prevent paper jams.
Do not load too much. This feeder holds up to 150
sheets of plain paper (and the Face-down Stacker
holds up to 100 sheets.
Insert the paper in the MPF.
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If the paper has a preferred print side, place the print side facing
you. If you use letterhead paper, load the paper with the letterhead
edge pointing down and the front facing toward you.
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Loading Print Media
Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.
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Pull up the extender on the face-down stacker until it stops. The
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face-down stacker can hold up to 100 printed pages.
Select the paper size from your software application and start your
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print job.
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Loading Print Media
Using the
Manual Feeder
Use the manual feeder in order to feed paper one sheet at a time into
your printer.
Place the paper in the manual feeder and adjust the paper guides to
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the width of the paper.
Make sure the paper is as far down as it will go.
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Be sure that before starting your print job, you select the manual
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feeding source and the correct paper size from your software
application.
Start your print job. When the printer’s PAPER light blinks, press
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the On/Off-line button to feed paper from the manual feeder. You
will need to press the On/Off-line button for each page.
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Loading Print Media
Using the Face-up
Stacker
The face-up stacker is recommended for envelopes, transparencies
and thick stock paper.
Place your fingers on either side of the face-up stacker, press tabs
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toward center of the printer, and pull the face-up stacker down.
If you use the face-up stacker, a single printed page is placed with
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the printed side facing up.
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