Xerox Versant 3100 Press User's Guide
Book Version 1.0
February 2017
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User Guide
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3100 Press
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Table of Contents
1 Product Symbols................................................................................1-1
2 Getting Started..................................................................................2-1
Print Server Overview..........................................................................................................2-1
Press Components...............................................................................................................2-2
Internal Components............................................................................................2-2
Locating the Press Serial Number....................................................................2-2
Advanced High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7)......................................2-3
Trays 6/7 Components............................................................................2-4
Control Panel............................................................................................................2-4
Status Lights................................................................................................2-6
Logon.............................................................................................................2-7
Language......................................................................................................2-7
Full System Configuration...................................................................................2-8
Power On / Off.......................................................................................................................2-8
Power Switches........................................................................................................2-8
Circuit Breaker Switch..............................................................................2-9
Main Power Switch....................................................................................2-9
Power On / Off Button.............................................................................2-9
Power On / Off the Press...................................................................................2-10
Power Saver Mode...............................................................................................2-10
Low Power Mode.....................................................................................2-11
Sleep Mode...............................................................................................2-11
Exiting Power Saver Mode...................................................................2-11
Getting Help........................................................................................................................2-11
Help on the Xerox Web Site.............................................................................2-11
Stock Library Manager Online Help..............................................................2-11
Customer Diagnostic Tool................................................................................2-12
Print Server Customer Documentation.......................................................2-12
3 Print Job Submission........................................................................3-1
Information to Know Before Printing a Job..............................................................3-1
How to Submit a Print Job................................................................................................3-2
Printing from Your Computer..........................................................................................3-2
Printing from the FreeFlow Print Server......................................................................3-3
Printing from the EX Print Server...................................................................................3-3
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Information about Printing on Tabs.............................................................................3-4
Printing Tabs from the Print Server..................................................................3-5
4 Job / Machine Status........................................................................4-1
Job Status...............................................................................................................................4-1
Job Status Area.......................................................................................................4-1
Active Jobs Tab........................................................................................................4-1
Completed Jobs Tab..............................................................................................4-2
Machine Status.....................................................................................................................4-2
Machine Information Tab...................................................................................4-2
Machine Serial Number..........................................................................4-3
Current System Software.......................................................................4-3
IP Address and Host Name...................................................................4-3
Machine Configuration...........................................................................4-3
Software Version.......................................................................................4-3
Print Reports................................................................................................4-3
Maintenance Assistant...........................................................................4-4
Overwrite Hard Disk..................................................................................4-4
Faults Tab...................................................................................................................4-4
Billing Information Tab........................................................................................4-5
Accessing Billing Information..............................................................4-5
Billing Impressions Information..........................................................4-5
Billing Impression Mode.........................................................................4-6
Usage Counters..........................................................................................4-6
5 Paper and Media...............................................................................5-1
Paper and Media Overview..............................................................................................5-1
General Paper Loading Guidelines..................................................................5-2
Unsupported Media..............................................................................................5-2
Paper / Media Storage Guidelines...................................................................5-3
Supported Paper...................................................................................................................5-3
Paper Size Ranges..................................................................................................5-3
Paper Specifications for All Trays.....................................................................5-4
Paper Tray Information........................................................................................5-5
Paper Tray Information for Trays 1, 2, and 3.................................5-5
Paper Tray Information for Trays 6 and 7.......................................5-6
Paper Tray Information for Tray 5 (Bypass)...................................5-7
Press Productivity Information ........................................................................5-7
Productivity Information for Trays 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7.....................5-8
Productivity Information for Tray 5 (Bypass)..............................5-10
Loading Paper.....................................................................................................................5-11
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Loading Paper in Trays 1, 2, and 3................................................................5-11
Loading Paper in the Trays 6 and 7..............................................................5-12
Loading Paper in Tray 5 (Bypass)..................................................................5-13
Matching the Tray and Stock Information.............................................................5-14
Paper Feed Performance in Trays 6 and 7...............................................................5-15
Improving Paper Feed Performance in Trays 6 and 7...........................5-16
Printing on Special Media..............................................................................................5-20
Transparencies......................................................................................................5-20
Guidelines for Printing on Transparencies....................................5-20
Loading Transparencies in Trays 1, 2, and 3................................5-21
Loading Transparencies in Trays 6 and 7.....................................5-21
Loading Transparencies in Tray 5 (Bypass)..................................5-21
Hole-punched Paper...........................................................................................5-22
Guidelines for Printing on Hole-punched Paper.........................5-22
Loading Hole-punched Paper in Trays 1, 2, and 3.....................5-22
Loading Hole-punched Paper in Trays 6 and 7...........................5-23
Loading Hole-punched Paper in Tray 5 (Bypass).......................5-23
Tab Stock.................................................................................................................5-24
Guidelines for Printing on Tab Stock...............................................5-24
Loading Tab Stock in Trays 1, 2, and 3...........................................5-25
Loading Tab Stock in Trays 6 and 7................................................5-26
Loading Tab Stock in Tray 5 (Bypass).............................................5-27
Labels........................................................................................................................5-28
Guidelines for Printing on Labels......................................................5-28
Loading Labels in All Trays..................................................................5-28
Glossy Paper...........................................................................................................5-29
Guidelines for Printing on Glossy Paper.........................................5-29
Postcards.................................................................................................................5-29
Guidelines for Printing on Postcards...............................................5-29
Supported Postcard Sizes....................................................................5-30
Loading Postcards in Trays 6 and 7.................................................5-30
Loading Postcards in Tray 5 (Bypass).............................................5-31
Envelopes................................................................................................................5-32
Guidelines for Printing on Envelopes..............................................5-32
Supported Envelope Sizes...................................................................5-33
Loading Envelopes in Trays 6 and 7 with the Postcard
Bracket..............................................................................................5-33
Loading Envelopes in Trays 6 and 7 with the Optional
Envelope Support Kit..................................................................5-35
Loading Envelopes in Tray 5 (Bypass)............................................5-37
Loading Media in Optional Devices...........................................................................5-38
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Loading Media in the Optional Dual Advanced High Capacity
Feeder (Trays 8 and 9).............................................................................5-38
Loading Post-Process Media in the Optional Inserter...........................5-38
Loading Post-Process Media in Optional GBC AdvancedPunch
Pro....................................................................................................................5-38
6 Maintenance.......................................................................................6-1
General Precautions and Warnings..............................................................................6-1
Cleaning the Press ..............................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning the Exterior............................................................................................6-2
Clean Fuser Assembly Information.................................................................6-2
Performing the Clean Fuser Assembly Procedure.........................6-3
Cleaning the Raster Output Scanner (ROS) Window Areas..................6-4
Performing the Clean Toner Procedure..........................................................6-5
Calibrating the Press...........................................................................................................6-7
Full Width Array.......................................................................................................6-7
Density Uniformity Adjustment.......................................................................6-8
Adjusting Automatic Density Uniformity.....................................................6-8
Replacing Consumable Supplies....................................................................................6-9
Ordering Supplies.................................................................................................6-10
Checking the Status of Consumables..........................................................6-10
Replacing the Tray 5 Feed Rolls......................................................................6-13
Replacing the Tray 6/7 Feed Rolls.................................................................6-16
Replacing a Dry Ink / Toner Cartridge.........................................................6-20
Replacing the Dry Ink / Toner Waste Bottle..............................................6-22
Replacing the Suction Filter.............................................................................6-23
Replacing a Drum Cartridge............................................................................6-25
Fuser Assembly Procedures..............................................................................6-27
Fuser Assembly Cautions and Warnings.......................................6-28
Reasons for Removing / Replacing Fuser Assembly
Components...................................................................................6-29
Preparing the Tools................................................................................6-29
Removing the Fuser Module..............................................................6-30
Replacing the Stripper Finger Assembly........................................6-33
Replacing the Pressure Roll Assembly............................................6-34
Replacing the Pressure Roll Cleaning Pad Assembly................6-35
Installing the Fuser Assembly............................................................6-35
Extending Fuser Life with Multiple Fusers..................................................6-38
Preventing Fuser Damage...................................................................6-38
Fuser Paper Width Information........................................................6-38
Changing the Fuser Width ID ..........................................................6-39
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7 Troubleshooting.................................................................................7-1
General Troubleshooting..................................................................................................7-1
Reducing Toner Consumption...........................................................................7-6
Image Quality (IQ) Troubleshooting...........................................................................7-7
Stock Library Manager Troubleshooting..................................................................7-11
Stock Library Manager Default Settings....................................................7-22
Paper Jams...........................................................................................................................7-29
Paper Jam Information.....................................................................................7-29
Clearing Jams in Area 2.....................................................................................7-30
Clearing Jams in Areas 3, 4 and 5.................................................................7-33
Paper Jams in Trays 1-3.....................................................................................7-39
Paper Jams in the Bypass (Tray 5)................................................................7-39
Paper Jams When the Bypass is Installed on Trays 6 and
7..........................................................................................................7-39
OHCF Jam Clearance (Trays 6 and 7)..........................................................7-40
Clearing OHCF Jams (Trays 6 and 7)..............................................7-40
Paper Jams inside OHCF Trays 6 and 7.........................................7-40
OHCF (Trays 6 and 7) Paper Jams at Lever 1a and Knob
1c........................................................................................................7-41
OHCF (Trays 6 and 7) Paper Jams at Lever 1b and Knob
1c........................................................................................................7-42
OHCF (Trays 6 and 7) Paper Jams at Lever 1d and Knob
1c........................................................................................................7-42
Fault Information..............................................................................................................7-43
Obtaining Fault Information from the Press Touch Screen.................7-44
Fault Messages.....................................................................................................7-45
Troubleshooting Help......................................................................................................7-46
Locating the Press Serial Number.................................................................7-46
Calling for Service................................................................................................7-46
8 Specifications......................................................................................8-1
Performance Specifications.............................................................................................8-2
Environmental Specifications.........................................................................................8-2
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Product Symbols
This product uses a variety of symbols; refer to the following table for a list of these
symbols and their definitions.
Name and Definition (if required)Symbol
Caution
This symbol indicates a mandatory action to
take in order to avoid damage to these areas.
Warning
This symbol alerts users to areas where there
is the possibility of personal injury.
Hot Warning
This symbol alerts users to areas where there
are heated surfaces which should not be
touched.
Laser Warning
This symbol indicates a laser is being used and
alerts the usertorefertotheappropriate safety
information.
Pinch Hazard
This warning symbol alerts users to areas where
there is the possibility of personal injury.
Lock
Unlock
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Product Symbols
Name and Definition (if required)Symbol
Do Not Touch
Do Not Touch the Drum Cartridge
To avoid damage, do not touch the surface of
the Drum Cartridge.
Do Not Dispose into an Open Flame / Incinerate
Do Not Incinerate the Toner Cartridge
Always refer to the recycling instructions for
your region / marketplace for correct disposal
information and procedures.
Do Not Incinerate the Toner Waste Bottle
Always refer to the recycling instructions for
your region / marketplace for correct disposal
information and procedures.
Do Not Incinerate the Drum Cartridge
Always refer to the recycling instructions for
your region / marketplace for correct disposal
information and procedures.
Do Not Incinerate the Second Bias Transfer
Roll
Always refer to the recycling instructions for
your region / marketplace for correct disposal
information and procedures.
Flicker Label / 100 Amp Current
This symbol indicates usage only in premises
that have a service current capacity equal to or
greater than 100 Amps per phase.
Ground / Common / Earth Terminal
LAN
Local Area Network
USB
Universal Serial Bus
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Name and Definition (if required)Symbol
Keep Area Clear
Do not store any objects in this location.
Keep Area Clear
Do not store any objects in this location.
Keep Area Clear
Do not store any objects in this location.
Do Not Use Transparencies with a White Strip
/ Overhead Projector Sheets with a White
Strip
Do Not Use Open Envelopes
Do Not Use Folded, Creased, Curled, or
Wrinkled Paper
Do Not Use Ink Jet Paper
Tray Guides Must Touch Media
Load Postcards in the Indicated Direction
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Name and Definition (if required)Symbol
Load Hole-punched Paper as Indicated
On
This symbol indicates the main power switch is
in the ON position.
Off
This symbol indicates the main power switch is
in the OFF position.
Standby
This symbol indicates the secondary power
switch is in the Standby position.
Do Not Dispose in Normal Household Waste
Stream
• Application of this symbol is confirmation
that you should not dispose of items, such
as Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs), in
the normal household waste stream. You
must dispose of these items in compliance
with agreed national procedures.
• This symbol often accompanies batteries
and indicates that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste.
• For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service, or the
point of sale where you purchased the
items.
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Getting Started
The Xerox®Versant®3100 Press is a full color / black and white, auto-duplex press that
operatesat a speed of 100 prints per minute (when printing on 8.5 x 11 inch / A4 paper).
The system configuration consists of the Advanced High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and
7), the print engine with internal feeding trays (Trays 1-3), and an embedded Control
Paneland touch screen (the user interface).A print server is also part of the configuration,
which includes the Stock Library Manager application used for stock and tray setup
and print job submission. An Offset Catch Tray may be connected to the press, or other
optional inline finishing devices are available.
Note
With the exception of the Offset Catch Tray, all other finishing devices require the
Interface Decurler Module.
The press includes the 4 dry ink / toner and drum cartridges, transfer belt and fuser /
ROS system, Full Width Array calibration feature, decurler, registration and paper path,
and paper inverter.
Print Server Overview
The print server networked with your press accepts, processes, and manages document
files for job submission to the press.
One of two print servers may be used with your press:
• Xerox®FreeFlow®Print Server
• Xerox®EX Print Server, Powered by Fiery
The print server contains the Stock Library Manager application. Refer to the Stock
Library Manager > Help for information on how to set up stocks, custom profiles, and
paper trays used by the press.
Note
For detailed information on your specific print server, refer to the customer
documentation that was delivered with it.
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Press Components
6 and 7)
2. Dry Ink / Toner Cover
3. Control Panel and Touch Screen
4. Power On / Off Button
5. Offset Catch Tray (OCT)
6.1. Right Front DoorAdvanced High Capacity Feeder(Trays
7. Center Front Door
8. Left Front Door
9. Paper Trays 1, 2, and 3
Internal Components
5.1. Dry Ink / Toner Waste BottleDry Ink / Toner Cartridges
2. 6.Main Power Switch Fuser Module
7.3. Transfer ModuleCircuit Breaker Switch (on rear of press)
4. Paper Cooling Module
Locating the Press Serial Number
The press serial number can be accessed from either the press control panel or by locating
the serial number plate on the inside frame of the first feeder tray (Tray 1).
1. Press the Machine Status button on the press control panel.
2. From the Machine Status screen, ensure that the Machine Information tab is
displayed.
The press serial number is displayed under General Information.
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3. If there is a loss of power and it is not possible to access the Machine Status screen,
the press serial number can also be found on the inside frame of the press near paper
Tray 1:
a) At the press, fully open paper Tray 1.
b) At the left of the feeder tray, on the press frame, locate the plate with the serial
number (SER#).
Advanced High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7)
Tip
The Advanced High Capacity Feeder is part of the standard press configuration.
The Advanced High Capacity Feeder contains Trays 6 and 7. These trays feed a variety
of stock sizes, including standard, heavyweight, and large-sized stocks up to 13 x 19.2
in. / 330 x 488 mm in size and weighing between 52 gsm and 350 gsm. Each tray holds
2,000 sheets of coated and uncoated stock.
Note
The Advanced High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7) may or may not include optional
Tray 5 (Bypass).
The following illustrations show the Trays 6 and 7 with and without the optional Tray
5 (Bypass).
Trays 6 and 7 without
the optional Tray 5
Trays 6 and 7 with
the optional Tray 5
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Trays 6/7 Components
4.1. Tray 6Paper Jam / Error Indicator Panel
2. 5.Paper Level Indicators Tray 7
6.3. Circuit Breaker SwitchFeeder Front Cover
Control Panel
The embedded Control Panel on the press includes an LCD touch screen, keypad and
feature buttons. The touch screen displays instructions, faults, and informational
messages. Select the Control Panel buttons to log in, perform job setup functions, and
view job, press, and supply statuses.
Number
DescriptionNameItem
Home button1
Tools button2
Job Status button3
Displays the main menu. Provides access to view the supplies and trays available on the press and the status of
consumables.
Displays the Tools mode screen. For the operator, select
the Tools icon to view billing information and to perform
press calibration such as Full Width Array color uniformity
adjustments.
Use to check the progress of active jobs and detailed informationabout completed jobs or pending jobs. This area
also allows you to delete a job (cancel printing) and to
pause jobs.
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DescriptionNameItem
Machine Status button4
Use to check the press configuration, the software version,
the press billing meter and counter information, and to
access and print job history or error reports.
Touch Screen5
Directly touch the screen to select and set features. Displays instructional and informational messages, fault
clearance procedures and general press information.
Log In / Out button6
Use to log in and out of Administrator mode or Authentication mode with user ID and password.
Language button7
Use to select a different language for the touch screen
options.
Power Saver button8
Use this button if the press has been inactive and the touch
screen is dark (system is in Energy Saver mode). This button
manually exits the system from Energy Saver mode; it does
not place the press in Energy Save mode.
Numeric Keypad9
Use to enter alphanumeric characters. The ‘C’ Cancel Entry
cancels the previous entry made on the numeric keypad.
Cancel Entry button10
Use this button to cancel the previous entry made on the
numeric keypad.
Clear All button11
Use this button to return all selections to the same state
as when the press was powered on. Press once to clear a
current entry. Press twice to return to default settings.
Press to stop and pause the print job in progress.Stop button12
Start button13
Press to start and print a selected report. Also used by the
Customer Service Engineer during diagnostic routine procedures.
Press Status Lights14
The three indicator lights that identify: data transmission
in progress, the press is experiencing an error, and main
power is on.
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Status Lights
There are three status lights on the press directly below the Control Panel. From right
to left, they are:
DescriptionNameItem
Number
Main Power Status LED1
Error Status LED2
3
Data Transmission
Status LED
This is a steady green light indicating the main power to
the system is on.
This is a steady orange light indicating the press is experiencing faults and / or errors.
This is a flashing green light indicating that the transmission of an incoming print job is in process.
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Logon
There are two logon levels:
• Guest / Operator: This is the default logon user. You are automatically logged on as
Guest.
• Administrator: This logon level is required to customize the system and network
defaults for your press and to customize particular print jobs by setting, or changing
parameters for certain features. Press the Guest button (or the Log in button on the
Control Panel) to access the Login screen.
Note
Refer to the System Administration Guide for more information on the Administrator
features.
Language
Note
The number of languages available on your system depends on what was installed during
the initial installation process.
Selecting a particular Language button immediately changes the language. No
confirmation is required.
Changing the Language
1. Press the Language button on the press Control Panel.
The Language window displays on the touch screen.
2. Select the desired language from the list and select Save.
The language on the screen changes to the new language and closes the Language
window.
3. Select the Cancel button to return to the main screen.
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Full System Configuration
Note
Full system configurations will vary depending on which optional devices are attached
to the press. For detailed information on optional devices, refer to the Optional Devices
Guide for Xerox®Versant®3100 Press.
The following illustration shows an example of a full system configurationwith optional
devices attached; this is only one example.
6.1. High Capacity Stacker*Dual Advanced High Capacity Feeder
(Trays 8 and 9)*
2. Advanced High Capacity Feeder(Trays
6 and 7)
3. Color Press
4. Interface Decurler Module (IDM)*
5. Inserter*
7. Two-sided Trimmer*
8. C/Z Folder*
9. Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker
Finisher*
10. SquareFold®Trimmer*
* Numbers 1 and 4-10 indicate optional devices.
Power On / Off
Power Switches
There are three power switches involved with the press:
• Circuit Breaker Switch
• Main Power Switch
• Power On / Off Button
Important
Always use the Power On / Off button first, and then power off the Main Power Switch.
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Circuit Breaker Switch
The Circuit Breaker Switch located at the rear of the press. Initially check to make sure
this switch is set to On when the press is shipped.
Main Power Switch
The Main Power Switch located inside the Center Front Door.
Note
Switching off the Main Power also shuts off the Main Power Status LED.
Tip
Before switching off the press, ensure that it is not in Power Saver Mode.
This switch is used mainly by the Xerox Service Representative when servicing the press.
In rare troubleshooting situations, you may be directed to power off the press with this
switch.
Power On / Off Button
The Power On / Off Button is located on the right side of the Control Panel. Use this
button to power ON or OFF the press.
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Power On / Off the Press
1. To switch on the press, check that the Main Power switch behind the Center Front
Door is On.
2. Press the Power On / Off button on top of the press to the ON position.
The Ready Indicator light displays green.
A screen message advises of a short wait while the fuser warms up and the press runs
a system check. Youcan set featuresfor a job during this time and the printing process
will start automatically when the press is ready.
3. To switch off, press the Power On / Off button to the Off position.
Note
Allow the press to remain off for a minimum of 10 seconds before switching on the
power again.
Power Saver Mode
The Power Saver feature allows the press to enter a reduced power consumption mode
when all print jobs have completed and there are no jobs currently processing. There
are two power saving modes: Low Power and Sleep.
• Low Power: After remaining inactive for a preset time period, the press enters the
Low Power mode.
• Sleep: After entering Low Power mode and remaining inactive for another preset
time period, the press enters the Sleep mode.
By default, the press automatically enters the Low Power mode after 1 minute of
inactivity. After 1 minute of inactivity, the press then enters Sleep mode. These time
intervals for both modes can be changed by the system administrator.
Refer to the following example:
• Low Power Mode is set to 1 minute.
• Sleep Mode is set to 10 minutes.
• Sleep Mode activates after 10 minutes of total inactivity and not 10 minutes after
the Low Power Mode begins.
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Low Power Mode
In this mode, the power to the Control Panel and fuser unit is lowered to save power.
The display goes out and the Power Saver button on the Control Panel lights.
To exit the Low Power Mode, press the Power Saver button. The Power Saver button is
no longer lit, indicating that the Power Saver feature is canceled.
Sleep Mode
In this mode, the power is lowered more than in the Low Power mode. The display goes
out and the Power Saver button on the Control Panel lights.
To exit the Sleep Mode, press the Power Saver button. The Power Saver button is no
longer lit, indicating that the Power Saver feature is canceled.
Exiting Power Saver Mode
The press exits Power Saver mode either by pressing the Power Saver button on the
Control Panel or when receiving print data from an incoming job.
Getting Help
Help on the Xerox Web Site
For technical product support, Xerox supplies, customer documentation, and answers to
frequently-asked questions, go to www.xerox.com. You will find the latest documentation
and the knowledge base under Support & Drivers. Use the Contact link for specific
contact information / telephone numbers in your area.
Note
Be sure to periodically check this website for the latest information on your product.
It may be helpful to know your press serial number before calling for support. The press
serial number is shown on the Machine Information tab: Machine Status > Machine
Information.
Stock Library Manager Online Help
At the top of the print server window contains a Help area from which you can locate
information on how to use the print server’s job and print management features.
There is also Help from within the Stock Library Manager application on the print server.
Use this Online Help to learn how to manage stocks used by the press and to select
advanced settings that resolve paper curl, offsetting, paper misfeeds, registration and
fold adjustments.
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From the Stock Library Manager window, select Help from the top left of the screen. An
About menu and Help menu are available:
• Select the About menu to learn the software version installed.
• Select the Help menu to access all of the Stock Library Help topics such as Tray
Properties, Stock information, how to add stock, and more.
In the Contents area, topics are displayed to the right of the book icons. Selecting a
book icon expands the view and provides selections to subtopics. The right and left arrow
buttons advance forward or backward one topic at a time using the same order as
displayed on the Contents tab.
Customer Diagnostic Tool
A Customer Diagnostic Tool CD is provided with your system. It provides you with the
information needed to identify and resolve image quality issues or faults the press may
be experiencing, and includes the procedures on how to replace customer-accessible
press components.
This tool is the first step you can use in isolating a problem or specific fault code and
the resolution associated with it.
Print Server Customer Documentation
• The FreeFlow Print Server features are documented in the Online Help system from
the Help menu shown on the main print server window. Additional FreeFlow Print
Server user documentation can be found at www.xerox.com.
• The EX Print Server Help menu on the Command WorkStation window is designed
to provide informationon specific work flows when using the Command WorkStation.
Additional user documentation supplied by EFI Fiery is available to you from
www.xerox.com under the Support and Drivers link for your press.
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Print Job Submission
Information to Know Before Printing a Job
Basic Job Workflow
The basic workflow for setting up a job and submitting it from the print server is:
1. Within the Stock Library Manager on the print server, set up and define the stock
properties for the paper you will use and assign that paper to the feeder tray.
2. At the press, load the appropriate paper to be used for the job that matches the
tray property settings.
3. At the print server main window, customize your job such as inserting special pages
and tabs, and create your print queue that defines the attributes of those jobs sent
to the queue.
4. Submit the job file from the print server to the networked press for printing.
Stock Library Manager
Begin your job workflow at the Stock Library Manager. The Stock Library Manager is a
separate application residing on the print server desktop only and not at the press. At
the Stock Library Manager main window, set up and manage the stock types, profiles
associated with a stock, the Stock Library and RML, and the feeder tray attributes to use
when printing a job.
Note
For complete information on the Stock Library Manager and on how to set up your stock
and paper tray settings for the print job, refer to the Online Help in the Stock Library
Manager.
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Enable Paper Tray Features
At the press, the System Administrator can enable the Auto Tray Switching feature and
prioritize the trays to switch over to using when one tray with the same paper becomes
empty.
Define Jobs and Queues
Refer to the Print Server documentation to learn about programming various types of
jobs including tab jobs and assembling different stock types from different trays for the
same job.
How to Submit a Print Job
There are a variety of ways to submit your job for printing:
• From your computer workstation (PC or Mac), using print drivers such as PostScript
and Printer Command Language (PCL), you can submit a document file to the print
server queue. From the print server, you would then submit the job to the press.
Note
Make sure the appropriate print drivers have been installed on your computer. Refer
to your print driver documentation or the Xerox web site for more information on
how to download or install print drivers.
• At any remote workstation, using a Hot Folders application to submit the document
file to the print server.
• At the print server, importing/adding a document file to a print queue. Manage the
job settings of the document and then submit to the press for printing.
Refer to the Stock Library Manager application’s Online Help on how to set up the
properties for a job that you submit from the print server.
Printing from Your Computer
The system supports either Xerox FreeFlow or Fiery EX print drivers. Through print drivers
installed on your computer or Mac, you can send a document file from your desktop to
the print server, which can then be submitted to the press for printing.
Note
You can also use a drag and drop Hot Folders feature by which to send your files to the
print server for printing to the press.
1. From your computer, select the file you want to print and open it in its application.
2. Select File > Print.
3. Select the desired print server queue.
4. Select the Properties button for the queue.
5. Select the desired output options such as quantity or 1 sided / 2 sided printing.
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6. Select OK to close the Properties window.
7. Select Print to send the job to the print server queue.
Printing from the FreeFlow Print Server
From your computer, you can submit your document files (select Print) to a directory on
the print server through the use of installed print drivers. You could also copy the
document files onto a USB flash drive or CD/DVD and then connect those devices to the
print server for importing.
1. If you copied the file onto a storage device, connect your device to the print server
and from the top menu bar select Services > Print From File.
2. From the Print From File window, select the Files tab and Browse.
3. From Look In, locate your storage device or other network directory containing the
document files you want.
4. Select and highlight one of the document files. Select OK.
5. Fromthe Queue field at the top right of the Print From File window, select the desired
print queue.
6. Using the other tabs on the screen, select the desired output options such as quantity
or 1- or 2-sided printing.
7. Select Print.
The job is sent to the desired queue and either held or immediately printed.
8. Select Close.
Printing from the EX Print Server
From your computer, you can submit your document files (select Print) to a directory
on the print server through the use of installed print drivers. You could also copy the
document files onto a USB flash drive or CD/DVD and then connect those devices to the
print server for importing.
1. If you copied the file onto a storage device, connect your device to the print server
and select Services > Print From File.
2. From the EX Print Server, select File > Import Job.
3. Select Add.
4. Locate your storage device or other directory containing the document files.
5. Select and highlight one of the document files. Select Open.
6. Select Import.
7. Select the desired queue such as Process and Hold or Print and Hold.
The job is sent to the selected queue or to the press for immediate printing.
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Information about Printing on Tabs
Before printing a job with tabs, read the following information:
• You can set up your job to insert preprinted tabs into your document.
• Use one tray for the body pages, another tray for the preprinted tab stock, and
another tray for cover or back pages.
• While you can print tab stock from any of the paper trays on the system (Trays 1, 2,
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9), the recommendation is to use Trays 6, 7, 8, or 9 for best results.
• If you plan to apply staple or punch finishing, use Trays 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 only.
• Loading orientation depends on what tray you are using.
• Refer to Paper and Media for information and instructions on how to load and align
tab stock in the trays.
Print Server Information about Programming a Job with Tabs
There are many types of tab stock and tab sequences available. Precut tabs are commonly
used and have two different orientations: the single straight collated tab stock or the
single reverse collated tab stock.
When programming tab jobs and loading tab stock, consider the following:
• Precut tabs can only print 1-sided
• There are specific job settings that you need to define such as tab order / sequence,
number of bank sets, stock weight, paper size, and insertion before or after body
pages. Refer to your print server documentation formore detailed setting information.
• Always load tab stock LEF into the tray where the straight edge of the stock is the
lead edge and the tabs are oriented at the trail edge.
• Always use a complete set or bank or tabs in the paper tray.
• If staple or punch finishing, use trays 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or T1 (Inserter).
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Printing Tabs from the Print Server
1. From the print server, create and define the Tab stock for the paper tray you will be
using.
2. Load the Tab stock in Trays 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or T1 (optional Inserter). Refer to
Paper and Media chapter.
3. From the print server window, access the Held queue that contains your document.
Select the document you want to configure with tabs. Double click to open the file’s
properties.
4. Once all settings are made, select Print.
The press prints the complete set of tabs with the body pages defined. Any extra
tabs not used in the job are sent to the output tray.
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