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than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to
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User Safety Summary
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Terms in Manual
Caution
Conditions that can result in damage to the product.
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Conditions that can result in personal injury or loss of life.
Power source:
between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. Use
only the specified power cord and connector. For 220 VAC printers, do not apply
more than 250 volts RMS between the supply conductors or between either supply
conductor and ground. Use only the specified power cord and connector. Refer to a
qualified service technician for changes to the cord or connector.
Operation of product: Avoid electric shock by contacting a qualified service
technician to replace fuses inside the product. Do not operate without the covers and
panels properly installed. Do not operate in an atmosphere of explosive gases.
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Turning the power off using the On/Off switch does not de-energize the
printer. You must remove the power cord to disconnect the printer from the
mains. Keep the power cord accessible for removal in case of an emergency.
Safety instructions: Read all installation instructions carefully before you plug the
product into a power source.
Terms on
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A personal injury hazard exists that may not be apparent. For example, a
panel may cover the hazardous area. Also applies to a hazard to property
including the product itself.
For 110 VAC printers, do not apply more than 130 volts RMS
Product
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Personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign.
Care of product: Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug, not the cord.
Disconnect the power plug if the power cord or plug is frayed or otherwise damaged,
if you spill anything into the case, if product is exposed to any excess moisture, if
product is dropped or damaged, if you suspect that the product needs servicing or
repair, and whenever you clean the product.
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Ground the product: Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into
grounded AC outlets only. If necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a
properly grounded outlet.
Symbols as marked on product:
DANGER high voltage:
Protective ground (earth) terminal:
Use caution. Refer to the manual(s) for information:
WAR NING: If the product loses the ground connection, usage of knobs and controls
(and other conductive parts) can cause an electrical shock. Electrical product may be
hazardous if misused.
Service Safety Summary
For qualified service personnel only: Refer also to the preceding Users Safety
Summary.
Do not service alone:
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid or resuscitation is present.
Use care when servicing with power on: Dangerous voltages may exist at
several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed
connections and components while power is on.
Disconnect power before removing the power supply shield, soldering, or replacing
components.
Do not wear jewelry: Remove jewelry prior to servicing. Rings, necklaces, and
other metallic objects could come into contact with dangerous voltages and currents.
Power source: This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not
apply more than 250 volts rms between the supply conductors or between either
supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of the
grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
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Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this
Regulatory Specifications
United States
Xerox has tested this product to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards.
These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or received by this
product in a typical office environment.
United States (FCC Regulations)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with these
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 receiver.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xerox could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with Part
15 of the FCC rules, use shielded interface cables.
Canada (Regulations)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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European Union (Declaration of Conformity)
Xerox Corporation declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product to
which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards
and other normative documents:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended
EN 60950:2000
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC as amended
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000 +A2:2003
EN 55024:1998+A1:2000 +A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2000
Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
as amended
EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1
EN 300 440-2 V1.1.1
EN 301 489-3 V1.3.1
This product, if used properly in accordance with the user's instructions, is
neither dangerous for the consumer nor for the environment.
A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be
obtained from Xerox.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Some semiconductor components, and the respective sub-assemblies that contain
them, are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic discharge (ESD). These components
include Integrated Circuits (ICs). Large-Scale Integrated circuits (LSIs), field-effect
transistors and other semiconductor chip components. The following techniques will
reduce the occurrence of component damage caused by static electricity.
Be sure the power is off to the chassis or circuit board, and observe all other safety
precautions.
■Immediately before handling any semiconductor components assemblies, drain
the electrostatic charge from your body. This can be accomplished by touching an
earth ground source or by wearing a wrist strap device connected to an earth
ground source. Wearing a wrist strap will also prevent accumulation of additional
bodily static charges. Be sure to remove the wrist strap before applying power to
the unit under test to avoid potential shock.
■After removing a static sensitivity assembly from its anti-static bag, place it on a
grounded conductive surface. If the anti-static bag is conductive, you may ground
the bag and use it as a conductive surface.
■Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage some devices.
■Do not remove a replacement component or electrical sub-assembly from its
protective package until you are ready to install it.
■Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a
replacement device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit
assembly into which the device will be installed.
■Minimize body motions when handling unpacked replacement devices. Motion
such as your clothes brushing together, or lifting a foot from a carpeted floor can
generate enough static electricity to damage an electro-statically sensitive device.
■Handle IC’s and EPROM’s carefully to avoid bending pins.
■Pay attention to the direction of parts when mounting or inserting them on
The Xerox Phaser® 8400/8500/8550 Color Printer Service Manual is the primary
document used for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the printer.
To ensure understanding of this product, complete the Xerox Phaser 8400/8500/8550
Color Printer Service Training and self-study guide.
*Japanese fonts are provided for applicable countries per special licensing requirements.
** The following features are not included in this configuration: proof print, saved print,
secure print, and collation.
NoNoStandardStandardStandard
MB
General Information1-3
Phaser 8500/8550 Series Printer Configurations
Phaser Features8500N8500DN8550DP8550DT8550DX
Maximum Print Speed24ppm24ppm30ppm30ppm30ppm
Memory (Std/Max) 128MB/
Hard DriveOptional**Optional**Optional**Optional**Standard
USB ConnectionStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
10/100 Ethernet
Connection
** The following features are not included in the Phaser 8400-series printers, but are included
with the Phaser 8500/8550 printers with a hard drive: proof print, saved print, secure print,
personal print, and font storage.
1GB
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128MB/
1GB
256MB/
1GB
256MB/
1GB
512MB/
1GB
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Control Panel Configuration
The Control Panel consists of one tricolor LED, a display window, and six functional
buttons. These buttons navigate the menu system, perform functions, and select
modes of operation for the printer.
LED Indicators
■Green = Ready to Print■Flashing Green = Receiving,
■Flashing Amber = Warning■Flashing Red = Error
Processing Data, Printing or Power
Saver Mode
Control Panel Feature Descriptions
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Status Indicator LED:
1
Green: Ready to print.
Yellow: Warning condition, printer
continues to print.
Red: Startup sequence or error
condition.
Blinking: Printer is busy or warming
up.
Phaser 8500
READY TO PRINT
Walk-Up Features
Information
Paper Tray Setup
Printer Setup
Troubleshooting
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5
5
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6
4
Up Arrow button
Scrolls upward through the menus.
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Graphic display indicates status
2
messages and menus.
Cancel button
3
Cancels the current print job.
Back button
4
Returns to the previous menu item.
Down Arrow button
6
Scrolls downward through the menus.
OK button
7
Accepts the selected setting.
Help (?) or Information button
8
Displays a help message with
information about the printer, such as
printer status, error messages, and
maintenance information.
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Menu Maps
The Customer Menu Map helps you navigate the Control Panel menus. The Menu
Map’s are provided in the appendix section of this manual, see page A-2.
To print the Menu Map:
1. On the Control Panel, select Information, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to print.
The service diagnostic menu map is detailed in Section 4, see "Service Diagnostics"
on page 4-4 for more information.
Control Panel Shortcuts
Mode or Menu ItemShortcut
Service Tools MenuOn the Control Panel, press the Down Arrow button and select
Troubleshooting and press OK.
Then, press the Down Arrow button to select Service Tools and
then press OK.
Service (Internal)
Diagnostics
Set Control Panel
language
Bypass protected
menus
Jet Substitution Mode(Phaser 8400 only)To add Jet Substitution Mode to the Print Quality
FTTR (Fast Time To
Ready)
(Phaser 8400) Hold the Back and Info button at power up (for about
30 seconds).
(Phaser 8500/8550) Wait until Control Panel screen turns black, and
then press and hold Back and Help buttons until the message
“Beginning Service Mode” displays.
Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Help button.
Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Back button.
Problems menu:
From the Print Quality Problems menu: press and hold the Up Arrow
button, and then press the Back button .
Phaser 8500/8550 have Jet Substitution in the main menu system
(under Eliminate Light Stripes).
Printer goes to the ready state without waiting for thermal
temperatures to reach the proper operating values. On power-up,
when the Xerox splash screen displays, press and release the Up Arrow button, then press the Down Arrow button. If the printer
detects ink on the drum, the display indicates a warming-up status.
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Parts of the Printer
This section shows the main external components of the printer, including interfaces,
the electronics module, and the internal sensors.
Front View
1. Optional 525-Sheet Feeder Tray 4
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2
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2. Optional 525-Sheet Feeder Tray 3
3. Stan. 525-Sheet Feeder Tray 2
4. 100-Sheet Multi-Purpose Tray 1
5. Control Panel
6. Exit cover release
7. Front cover release
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8. Exit cover
9. Ink loader/top cover
10.Legal/A4 output tray extension
12
11.Interface cover
12.Side door
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Right Side View with Printer Interfaces
1. Maintenance kit
4
1
3
2
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2. Waste tray
3. Power cord connection
4. Power switch
5
5. Parallel port connection
6
7
8
(8400 series only)
6. USB connection
7. Configuration card
8. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
connection
Rear View
The rear view consists of the printer’s main electronics and power supply, which are
enclosed in a metal case called the Electronics Module. The rear panel allows access
to the Electronics module, RAM, and NVRAM chips. The printer’s hard drive is also
mounted on the rear panel.
When installing a new electronic module in the printer, the following components
need to be transferred from the old board.
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4
1
3
1
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1. Hard drive (optional)3. Configuration card (Installed from the
side under the interface cover.)
2. Memory (RAM) DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 4. NVRAM (configuration card handles
NVRAM differences between 8400 and
8500 series).
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Routine Maintenance Items and Consumables
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2
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4
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Routine Maintenance ItemsConsumable
1. Maintenance kit3. Ink
2. Waste tray
Routine Maintenance:Consumable:
Extended Capacity
Maintenance Kit
(8400 and 8550 only)
Startup Maintenance
Kit
Waste TrayEmpty every 7 purges.
*Consumable capacity is based on 5% coverage per color on plain A4 paper.
(8500/8550) 10,000
cycles for black and white,
5500 cycles for color.
(8400) 10,000 cycles
regardless of colors used.
Ink(8400) 1140 prints
per stick*
(8500/8550) 1080
prints per stick*
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Printer Specifications
Physical Dimensions and Clearances
Print Engine OnlyValue
Width:422 mm (16.6 in.)
Depth: 514 mm (20.24 in.)
Height:368 mm (14.48 in.)
Weight: 26.8 kg (59 lb.)
Optional 525-Sheet FeederValue
Width:422 mm (16.6 in.)
Depth: 514 mm (20.24 in.)
Height:132 mm (5.2 in.)
Weight: 5.4 kg (12 lb.)
Minimum ClearancesSupplemental Information
Left side and rear - 102 mm (4 in.)Required for airflow.
Right side - 394 mm (15.5 in.)Required for maintenance kit and waste tray access,
and airflow.
Front - UnrestrictedRequired for media tray and jam access.
Top - 559 mm (22 in.) printer onlyRequired for inkload and jam access.
Bottom - No obstruction between
mounting surface and printer
Min. install width - 711 mm (28 in.)Requires placing printer at an angle to remove waste
Required for airflow.
tray.
A. Absolute Mi nimum
6.06.0
4.0
Note: All dimensions in inches
28.0
24.0
Front
B. Recommended Minimum
4.015.5
4.0
35.5
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Functional Specifications
CharacteristicSpecification
Printing ProcessSolid-ink
Color Medium
Operating Modes and
Resolutions
Maximum Operating
Printing Speed
First-Print-Out
(in seconds, Letter/A4)
Warm-Up Time :
From Off (cold start)
From Power Saver
Yellow, cyan, magenta, and black ink sticks, each shape-coded. The
printer uses the subtractive color system to produce the colors red,
green, and blue.
(8400)
Fast Color (300x300 dpi), Standard (300x450 dpi), Enhanced
(563x400 dpi), High Resolution/Photo (525x2400)
(8500/8550)
Fast Color (225 x 400 dpi), Standard (300x450 dpi), Enhanced (525
x 400 dpi), High Resolution/Photo (525x2400)
24 ppm (8400 and 8500 series)
30 ppm (8550 series)