Xerox Versant 4100 Press User's guide

Version 1.0 November 2020 702P08365

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Table of Contents

1 Learning About.......................................................................................................................... 7

Safety. ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . 8

Product Symbols . . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . .. 8

Notices and Safety................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ..... 11

Electrical Safety . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ... 11

Laser Safety...................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ............ 13

Operational Safety.. . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ..................... 13

Maintenance Information.......... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ... 14

Consumable Information .. . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ............. 15

Battery Safety............... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ............... 15

Environmental, Health, and Safety Contact Information .. . . . . . ....................... . . .................. 16

Press Overview .................. . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . .................. 17

Press Components. ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . 17

PredictPrint Media Manager Overview....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ... 25

Print Server Overview .. . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . 26

Specifications . . ........................ . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........... 27

Performance Specifications .......... . . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 27

Environmental Specifications .................... . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . .............. 28

Getting Help .. . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ........... 29

Help on the Xerox Website...................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . .................. 29

Print Server Documentation ................. . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . .................. 29

More Information................. . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....... 29

Regulatory Information ......... . . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ............ 31

Basic Regulations. . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . 31

Copy Regulations ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . . 35

Safety Certification...................... . . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . 37

Safety Data Sheets ....... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ............... 38

Recycling and Disposal............. . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........... 39

All Countries .................. . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . .............. 39

North America .. . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . 39

European Union. . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . 40

Other Countries..................... . . . . . ........................ . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ....... 40

2 Working With...........................................................................................................................41

Power On or Off ..... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . 42

Power Switches .................. . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........... 42

Power On or Off the Press .. . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . .............. 43

Power Saver Mode ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . 44

Job and Machine Status........... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ........... 45

Job Status............... . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ..................... 45

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Machine Status..................... . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....... 46

Paper and Media.................. . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . .............. 52

Paper and Media Overview.................. . . ........................ . . . . ........................ . . ..................... 52

Supported Paper....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ... 54

Loading Paper..... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 60

Matching the Tray and Stock Information... . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . .............. 63

Paper Feed Performance in Trays 6 and 7 ...................... . . ....................... . . . . . ..................... 64

Printing on Special Media ................ . . . . ........................ . . ........................ . . . . ...................... 69

Loading Media in Optional Devices ............. . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ............ 86

PredictPrint Media Manager.................... . . . . ........................ . . ........................ . . . . ..................... 87

Desktop Shortcuts. ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . 87

PredictPrint Cloud Server . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . .............. 88

Backing Up and Transferring the Stock Library .............. . . . ....................... . . . . ..................... 89

Stock Wizard. . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . . ....... 90

Administration........ . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ..................... 98

Stock Management... . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ................. 105

Tray Properties. . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . .. 113

Test Print ............ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ 116

Advanced Stock Setup . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ................ 118

Paper Curl Correction ................. . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 129

Profiles.. ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . . .............. 135

Alignment Profiles...... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ................ 136

Fold Adjustments ................... . . . . ........................ . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . .... 144

Print Job Submission ............ . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ............ 160

Information to Know Before Printing a Job............ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . . 160

How to Submit a Print Job................ . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ...................... 160

Printing from Your Computer......... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... 161

Printing from the EX or EX-P Print Server........ . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ......... 161

Information about Printing on Tabs .. . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ...................... 162

Feeding Devices ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ......... 163

Dual Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 8 and 9) ....................... . . . . . ......... 163

Paper and Media for Trays 8 and 9... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ...................... 165

Trays 8 and 9 Specifications...... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . . 179

Finishing Devices ..................... . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ......... 180

Interface Decurler Module (IDM) ............... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ............ 180

Inserter Device.. . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . 185

AdvancedPunch™Pro.................. . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ................ 191

GBC

High Capacity Stacker (HCS) ...... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 192

Crease and Two-Sided Trimmer. . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ........................ . . ..... 196

C/Z Folder .. . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ........ 198

Production Ready (PR) Finishers ............. . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ................ 201

SquareFold

Trimmer Device............. . . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ................... 213

Job Workflows................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . ................ 221

Printing Extra-Long Sheets ................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ................... 221

Printing Saddle-stitched Booklets with Full Bleed, Trimmed Edges, and Inserting

Preprinted Covers.................. . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ..... 222

Adjusting Booklet Fold and Staple Positions .. . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . .......... 225

Producing Simple Folded Sheets and Inserting Folded Sheets into a Document .............. 227

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Using the Inserter Device to Include Sheets or Tabs into the Printed Output. ................ . . 229

Using the GBC

AdvancedPunch®Pro...................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . 230

Maintenance . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ......... 232

General Precautions and Warnings....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . . 232

Cleaning the Press ... . . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . .................. 232

Calibrating the Press ............. . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ..... 236

Replacing Consumable Supplies ................ . . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ............ 238

Tray 8 and 9 Maintenance ........... . . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... 261

Finishing Devices Maintenance .................. . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ............ 271

3 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 285

General Troubleshooting . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ................... 286

Press Does Not Power On ... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ......... 286

Cannot Obtain the Press Serial Number from the Machine Status Screen ................ . . . . . .. 286

Press Control Panel Is Not Working.............. . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ......... 287

Press Does Not Complete a Print Job ................ . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ..... 287

Time Interval Between Print Jobs Is Longer Than 1 Minute ....................... . . ................... 287

Print Output Contains Corrupted Text...... . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . . ............. 288

Trays Do Not Recognize the Media.............. . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ......... 288

Prints Are Not on Desired Paper Size ..................... . . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . 288

Paper Jams or Wrinkles in the Fuser Area .............. . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 288

Repeated Paper Misfeeds, Jams, or Wrinkles.......... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . 289

Multiple Sheets Fed From the Same Tray....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ................... 289

Excessive Paper Curl on Printed Output .................. . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . 290

Reducing Dry Ink/Toner Consumption ..... . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . .............. 291

Image Quality (IQ) Troubleshooting........... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ................. 292

Contamination on the Back Side of Prints ..................... . . . ....................... . . . . ................... 292

Banding on Prints. . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . 293

Color Nonuniformity on Prints..................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ........... 294

Random White or Dark Spots on Prints. . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ................... 294

Repeating Defects at Regular Intervals on Prints ... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 295

Streaks or Lines on Prints.............. . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . 296

Edgewear or Gloss Differential on Prints...... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ......... 298

Halo or Smudges on Prints ................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ................ 298

Image Density...................... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . . ..... 299

Image-on-Paper Registration .. . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ..... 300

Unfused Prints or Fuser Offset..................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ........... 301

Trail-Edge Deletions .. ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . ....................... 302

PredictPrint Media Manager Troubleshooting.............. . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 304

Faults during the Setup Routines in the Stock Wizard ......... . . . ........................ . . . . ............. 304

Unable to Load a Stock in the Stock Wizard .......... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 304

Multifeeds, Misfeeds, and Paper Jams in Trays 6–9...................... . . . . . ....................... . . ..... 304

Paper Curl .... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ..... 306

Uneven Density or Mottle ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ............ 307

Image Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification ... . ........................ . . . . . ..... 308

Unfused Dry Ink or Toner on Output ..................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 311

Edge Damage........... . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . .................. 312

Fold Adjustment ...... . . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . .................. 313

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Smear 208 mm from the Lead Edge...................... . . ....................... . . . . . . ....................... . . . 314

Trail Edge Deletions .... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ................ 315

PredictPrint Media Manager Default Settings....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ............ 315

Paper Jams . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ............ 324

Paper Jam Information . . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ........................ . . . . ............. 324

Clearing Jams in Area 2 ............. . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 324

Clearing Jams in Areas 3, 4, and 5........... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ............... 328

Paper Jams in Trays 1-3 ............. . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . 335

Paper Jams in the Bypass (Tray 5)...................... . ........................ . . . . . ....................... . . ..... 337

Jam Clearance of OHCF ................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . . ..................... 338

Fault Information . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . . . 343

Obtaining Fault Information from the Press Touch Screen .... . . . . . ....................... . . ............ 343

Fault Messages ....... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ................... 345

Trays 8 and 9 Troubleshooting ...................... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ............... 347

Trays 8 and 9 Troubleshooting ................... . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ............ 347

Troubleshooting Finishing Devices ............. . . . . . ....................... . . ....................... . . . . . ................ 354

Interface Decurler Module Troubleshooting...................... . . ....................... . . . . . ................ 354

Inserter Module Troubleshooting . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 357

High Capacity Stacker Troubleshooting............... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . . 363

Crease and Two-Sided Trimmer Troubleshooting................... . . . . ....................... . . . ........... 373

C/Z Folder Troubleshooting ..................... . . . . ....................... . . . ........................ . . . .............. 388

Production Ready Finishers Troubleshooting......................... . . . ....................... . . . . ............ 394

SquareFold

Trimmer Troubleshooting. . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ................... 418

Troubleshooting Help.................... . . . ........................ . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ... 424

Locating the Press Serial Number ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . . .. 424

Calling for Service ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . 424

4 For Administrators................................................................................................................ 427

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This chapter contains:

• Safety........ . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . .................... 8

• Press Overview . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........... 17

• PredictPrint Media Manager Overview....... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . ........................ . 25

• Print Server Overview ............ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . .................. 26

• Specifications ..... . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . . ....................... . . . . ........................ . . .......... 27

• Getting Help .......... . . ....................... . . . . . ........................ . . ....................... . . . . . ....................... . . ....... 29

• Regulatory Information.............. . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ....................... . . . . ............ 31

• Recycling and Disposal...................... . . . ........................ . . . ........................ . . . ....................... . . . . ..... 39

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Safety

Your press and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following information ensures the continued safe operation of your

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This product uses a variety of symbols; refer to the following table for a list of these symbols and their definitions.

Press.

Symbol Name and Definition (if required)

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 user to refer to the appropriate safety information.

Pinch Hazard

This warning symbol alerts users to areas where there is the possibility of personal injury.

Lock

Unlock

Do Not Touch

Do Not Touch the Drum Cartridge

To avoid damage, do not touch the surface of the Drum Cartridge.

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Do Not Dispose into an Open Flame or Incinerate

Do Not Incinerate the Toner Cartridge

Always refer to the recycling instructions for your region or marketplace for correct disposal information and procedures.

Do Not Incinerate the Toner Waste Bottle

Always refer to the recycling instructions for your region or marketplace for correct disposal information and procedures.

Do Not Incinerate the Drum Cartridge

Always refer to the recycling instructions for your region or marketplace for correct disposal information and procedures.

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Do Not Incinerate the Second Bias Transfer Roll

Always refer to the recycling instructions for your region or marketplace for correct disposal information and procedures.

Flicker Label with 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, or Earth Terminal

LAN

Local Area Network

USB

Universal Serial Bus

Keep Area Clear

Do not store any objects in this location.

Keep Area Clear

Do not store any objects in this location.

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Symbol Name and Definition (if required)

Keep Area Clear

Do not store any objects in this location.

Do Not Use Transparencies with a White Strip or 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

Load Hole-punched Paper as Indicated

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.

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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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Learning About

Carefully read the following instructions before operating your press. Refer to these instructions to ensure the continued safe operation of your press.

Your Xerox requirements include safety agency evaluation and certification, and compliance with electromagnetic regulations and established environmental standards.

The safety and environment testing and performance of this product have been verified using Xerox materials only.

Unauthorized alterations, which can include the addition of new functions or connection of external devices, can affect the product certification. For more information, contact your Xerox representative.

press and supplies are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Safety

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WARNING: Read the following warnings.

• Do not push objects into slots or openings on the press. Touching a voltage point or shorting out a part could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws unless you are installing optional equipment and are instructed to do so. Switch off the press when performing these installations. Disconnect the power cord when removing covers and guards for installing optional equipment. Except for user-installable options, there are no parts that you can maintain or service behind these covers.

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The following are hazards to your safety:

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• The power cord is damaged or frayed.

• Liquid is spilled into the press.

• The press is exposed to water.

• The press emits smoke, or the surface is unusually hot.

• The press emits unusual noise or odors.

• The press causes a circuit breaker, fuse, or other safety device to activate.

If any of these conditions occur, do the following:

1. Turn off the printer immediately.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

3. Call an authorized service representative.

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• Use the power cords that are supplied with your press.

• Do not remove or modify the power cord.

• The electrical outlet must be near the printer and must be easily accessible.

• Plug the power cable directly into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that each end of the cable is connected securely. If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, ask an electrician to check the outlet.

WARNING: To avoid risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use extension cords, power

strips, or power plugs. Always adhere to national and local building, fire, and electrical

codes regarding length of cord, conductor size, grounding, and protection.

• Do not use a ground adapter plug to connect the press to an electrical outlet that does not have a ground connection terminal.

• The electrical supply for the press must meet the requirements stated on the data plate located on the rear of the press. If necessary, consult your local electricity provider or a licensed electrician.

• Do not place the press in an area where people can step on the power cable.

• Do not place objects on the power cable.

• Do not plug or unplug the power cable while the power switch is in the On position.

• If the power cable becomes frayed or worn, replace it.

• To avoid electrical shock and damage to the cable, grasp the plug when unplugging the power cable.

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The power cable is the disconnect device for this equipment. To remove all electrical power from the machine, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

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This product complies with safety standards and is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented regulations for laser products. This product complies with FDA performance standards for Laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. These regulations apply to laser products marketed in the United States. The label on the Production Press indicates compliance with CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. This product does not emit hazardous laser radiation.

Laser Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous exposure of laser light.

Since radiation emitted inside this product is completely confined within the protective housing and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the Production Press during any phase of the user operation.

This product contains laser warning labels. These labels are intended for use by the Xerox Service Representative and are placed on or near panels or shields that require special tools for removal. Do not remove any of the panels. There are no operator serviceable areas in these covers.

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This product complies with IEC safety standard EN 60825-1: 2014.

The equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by governmental, national, and international agencies as a Class 1 Laser Product. It does not emit hazardous radiation as the beam is totally enclosed during all phases of customer operation and maintenance.

WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

If you need additional safety information about the product or Xerox supplied materials, you can email request to EHS-Europe@xerox.com.

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Your Xerox equipment and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards.

Your attention to the following safety guidelines will help ensure the continued safe operation of your Press:

• Do not remove any trays when the Press is printing.

• Do not open the doors when the Press is printing.

• Keep hands, hair, neckties, and so on, away from the exit and feed rollers.

• Covers, which require tools for removal, protect the hazard areas within the Press. Do not remove the protective covers.

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• Do not attempt to remove paper that is jammed deeply inside the Press. Switch off the Press promptly and contact your local Xerox representative.

• To avoid a tip hazard, do not push or move the device with all of the paper trays extended.

• Do not place the Press in locations susceptible to vibrations.

• For optimum performance, use the Press at the Altitude specified in Environmental Specifications section of the User Documentation.

• Use the materials and supplies specifically designed for your Press. The use of unsuitable materials may result in poor performance of the Press and possibly a hazardous situation.

• Follow all warnings and instructions that are marked on or supplied with the Press.

• Place the Press in a room that provides adequate space for ventilation and servicing.

• Place the Press on a level, solid surface, not on a thick pile carpet, that has adequate strength to support the weight of the Press.

• Do not attempt to move the Press. A leveling device that was lowered when your Press was installed may damage the carpet or floor.

• Do not set up the Press near a heat source.

• Do not set up the Press in direct sunlight.

• Do not store or operate the Press in an extremely hot, cold, or humid environment.

• Do not set up the Press in line with the cold air flow from an air conditioning system.

• Do not place containers of coffee or other liquid on the Press.

• Do not block or cover the slots and openings on the Press.

• Do not attempt to override any electrical or mechanical interlock devices.

Hot Warning: Be careful when working in areas identified with this warning symbol. These

areas may be very hot and should not be touched.

If you need any additional safety information concerning the Press or materials, contact your Xerox representative.

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This product produces ozone during normal operation. The ozone is heavier than air, and the quantity is dependent on print volume. Install the system in a well-ventilated room.

For more information, refer to Facts about ozone and Fact about ventilation at www.xerox.com/EHS or

www.xerox.com/EHS-eu.

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Do not carry out any maintenance on this product which is not described in the customer documentation.

WARNING: Do not use aerosol cleaners. Aerosol cleaners can be explosive or flammable when

used on electromechanical equipment.

Use supplies and cleaning materials only as directed.

Do not remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws. Customer service items are not

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located behind these covers.

Note: Your Xerox Production Press is equipped with an power saving device to conserve power

when the Production Press is not in use. The Production Press can be left on continuously.

Hot Warning: The metallic surfaces in the fuser area are hot. Use caution when you remove

paper jams from this area and avoid touching any metallic surfaces.

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Use a broom or a wet cloth to wipe off spilled dry ink/toner. Sweep slowly to minimize generation of dust during clean up. Avoid using a vacuum. If a vacuum must be used, the unit should be designed for combustible dusts (for example, explosion rated motor and non-conductive hose).

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WARNING: Use of non-Xerox supplies is not recommended. The Xerox Warranty, Service

Agreement, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee do not cover damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies, or the use of Xerox supplies not specified for this Production Press. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage can vary outside these areas. For more details, contact your Xerox representative.

WARNING: When handling cartridges such as ink or fuser, avoid skin or eye contact. Eye

contact can cause irritation and inflammation. Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge. This can increase the risk of skin or eye contact.

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

Keep all consumables away from the reach of children.

Never throw dry ink/toner, print cartridges, or dry ink/toner containers into an open flame.

For information on Xerox

• For the United States or Canada: www.xerox.com/recycling

• For Europe and other markets: www.xerox.com/recycling-eu

supplies recycling programs, go to:

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One or more circuit boards in this printer contain a lithium battery.

Do not attempt to repair or replace the lithium battery. If there is a problem with the battery, contact an authorized service representative to correct the problem.

The lithium battery in this printer contains Perchlorate material. For information about the special handling procedures associated with Perchlorate material, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate.

WARNING: If the battery on a circuit board is installed incorrectly, there is a risk of explosion.

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For more information on Environment, Health, and Safety in relation to this Xerox®product and supplies, contact the following:

• United States and Canada: 1-800-ASK-XEROX (1-800-275-9376)

• Email request to Europe: EHS-Europe@xerox.com.

• Web address: www.xerox.com/environment or www.xerox.com/environment_europe.

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Press Overview

The Xerox®Versant®4100 Press is a full color or black and white, auto-duplex press that operates at a speed of 100 prints per minute, when printing on 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.

The system configuration consists of the Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7), the print engine with internal feeding trays (Trays 1-3), and an embedded Control Panel and touch screen (the user interface). A print server is also part of the configuration, which includes the PredictPrint Media Manager application used for stock and tray setup, and print job submission. An Offset Catch Tray can 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 or ROS system, Full Width Array calibration feature, decurler, registration and paper path, and paper inverter.

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1. Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7), with Tray 5 (Bypass)

2. Dry Ink/Toner Cover

3. Control Panel and Touch Screen

4. Power Button

5. Offset Catch Tray (OCT)

6. Right Front Door

7. Center Front Door

8. Left Front Door

9. Paper Trays 1, 2, and 3

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1. Dry Ink/Toner Cartridges

2. Main Power Switch

3. Circuit Breaker Switch (on rear of press)

4. Paper Cooling Module

5. Dry Ink/Toner Waste Bottle

6. Fuser Module

7. Transfer Module

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The press serial number can be accessed from the User Interface (UI) 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 UI.

2. From the Machine Status screen, ensure that the Machine Information tab is displayed.

The press serial number is displayed under General Information.

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#).

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Tip: The Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder is part of the standard press configuration.

The Advanced Oversized 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 330 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) in size and weighing between 52 g/m uncoated stock.

Note: For Versant®4100 Press, the Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7)

includes the Tray 5 (Bypass). It is a part of the standard press configuration.

The following illustration show the Trays 6 and 7 with the Tray 5 (Bypass).

and 400 g/m2. Each tray holds 2,000 sheets of coated and

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Trays 6 and 7 with Tray 5

Trays 6 and 7 Components

1. Paper Jam and Error Indicator Panel

2. Paper Level Indicators

3. Feeder Front Cover

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4. Tray 6

5. Tray 7

6. Circuit Breaker Switch

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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.

Item Number Name

1 Home button Displays the main menu. Provides access to

2 Tools button Displays the Tools mode screen. For the

3 Job Status button Use to check the progress of active jobs and

4 Machine Status button Use to check the press configuration, the

5 Touch Screen Directly touch the screen to select and set

Description

view the supplies and trays available on the press and the status of consumables.

operator, select the Tools icon to view billing information and to perform press calibration such as Full Width Array color uniformity adjustments.

detailed information about completed jobs or pending jobs. This area also allows you to delete a job (cancel printing) and to pause jobs.

software version, the press billing meter and counter information, and to access and print job history or error reports.

features. Displays instructional and informational messages, fault clearance procedures and general press information.

6 Log In / Out button Use to log in and out of Administrator mode

or Authentication mode with user ID and password.

7 Language button Use to select a different language for the

touch screen options.

8 Power Saver button Use this button if the press has been inactive

and the touch screen is dark (system is in

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Item Number Name

9 Numeric Keypad Use to enter alphanumeric characters. The

10 Cancel Entry button Use this button to cancel the previous entry

11 Clear All button Use this button to return all selections to the

12 Stop button Press to stop and pause the print job in

13 Start button Press to start and print a selected report. Also

14 Press Status Lights The three indicator lights that identify: data

Description

Power Saver mode). This button manually exits the system from Power Saver mode; it does not place the press in Energy Save mode.

‘C’ Cancel Entry cancels the previous entry made on the numeric keypad.

made on the numeric keypad.

same state as when the press was powered on. Press once to clear a current entry. Press twice to return to default settings.

progress.

used by the Customer Service Engineer during diagnostic routine procedures.

transmission in progress, the press is experiencing an error, and main power is on.

Status Lights

There are three status lights on the press directly below the Control Panel. From right to left, they are:

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Item Number Name

1 Main Power Status LED This is a steady green light indicating

2 Error Status LED This is a steady orange light indicating

3 Data Transmission Status LED This is a flashing green light indicating

Description

the main power to the system is on.

the press is experiencing faults and errors.

that the transmission of an incoming print job is in process.

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There are two login levels:

• Guest or Operator: This is the default login user. You are automatically logged in as Guest.

• Administrator: This login 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 Administrator 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.

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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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Note: Full system configurations will vary depending on which optional devices are attached to

the press. For detailed information about an optional device, refer to the appropriate device

chapter in this guide.

The following illustration shows an example of a full system configuration with optional devices attached. This is only one example.

1. Dual Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 8 and 9)*

2. Advanced Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7), with Tray 5 (Bypass)

3. Press

4. Interface Decurler Module (IDM)*

5. Inserter*

* Numbers 1 and 4-10 indicate optional devices.

6. High Capacity Stacker*

7. Crease and Two-sided Trimmer*

8. C/Z Folder*

9. Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker Finisher*

10. SquareFold

Trimmer*

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PredictPrint Media Manager Overview

PredictPrint Media Manager is a hardware and software solution for Xerox®Production Presses that provides simple, step-by-step guidance through setup routines for printing optimization. With the Stock Wizard feature of PredictPrint Media Manager, and with the use of a handheld barcode scanner, you can do the following:

• Program the paper trays with specific stock properties for a job

• Perform print engine adjustments to optimize print performance for the stock

• Complete Calibration and Profiling for the stock to maximize image quality and color output

For Versant Presses, the PredictPrint Media Manager application is on the EX or EX-P Print Server, powered by Fiery application manages the stocks that the press uses. The PredictPrint Media Manager application connects to the PredictPrint Cloud server when a barcode is scanned, and retrieves all of the stock properties and recommended setup routines.

. With the help of PredictPrint Cloud Server, the PredictPrint Media Manager

1. Main Menu

2. Login (for Administrator access)

3. Trays

4. Profiles

For more information on PredictPrint Media Manager, refer to PredictPrint Media Manager.

5. Stock Library

6. Stock Wizard

7. Display screen

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Print Server Overview

The Production Press is configured with a digital print server, the Xerox®EX or EX-P Print Server, Powered by Fiery

One of the following print servers can be used with your press:

• Xerox

EX 4100 Print Server, Powered by Fiery

• Xerox®EX-P 4100 Print Server, Powered by Fiery

The print server accepts, processes, and manages document files for job submission to the press.

The PredictPrint Media Manager application is installed on the print server. For information on setting up stocks and custom profiles, and paper trays that the press uses, refer to PredictPrint Media

Manager.

Note: For detailed information on your specific print server, refer to the customer

documentation that was delivered with it.

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Feature

Rated Speed 100 pages per minute of Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) or A4 paper size (full

Print Modes Two print modes are supported and are specified at the print

Maximum Printable Area

Printing Resolution

Paper Size Ranges For information, refer to Paper Size Ranges.

Description

color or black only)

server:

• 4 Color Mode: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (CMYK)

• Black and White Mode (Grayscale)

• Default Border: 4 mm on the leading edge and 2 mm on the remaining sides

• Print Image Quality Assurance Area: 317 mm x 482 mm (12.48 x 18.98 in.)

• For Trays 1, 2 or 3: 323 x 482 mm (12.72 x 18.98 in.)

• Tray 5 (Bypass): 326 x 482 mm (12.83 x 18.98 in.)

• Advanced High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7): 326 x 482 mm (12.83 x 18.98 in.)

• Print Engine Imaging Resolution: 2400 x 2400 dots-per-inch (dpi)

• Print Server Raster-Image-Processing (RIP) Resolution (print server to print engine): 1200 x 1200 dpi

Paper Tray Information For information, refer to Paper Tray Information.

Productivity Information For information, refer to Press Productivity Information.

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Feature

Press Warmup Time The press warmup times vary depending on the current state or mode of

Time of First Print Out of Press This is the minimum time from when the press receives a job from the

Description

the press. Warmup times are listed as follows:

• From a cold start (power on or power saver mode), less than 5 minutes

• From Sleep Mode or Power Saver, less than 5 minutes

• From Standby Mode, less than 1 minute

• When switching print modes (such as from black only to full color), approximately 2 minutes

print server to the time when the trail edge of the first print passes through the press exit sensor.

• From a cold start (power on or power saver), the system takes less than 5 minutes to start printing

• From standby mode, the system usually takes less than 1 minute to the start printing

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The press enters the Power Saver mode after 15 minutes of inactivity. The factory default time of 15 minutes can be changed when you are logged in as the administrator. For more information, refer to the System Administrator Guide.

For the press system to operate, the temperature and relative humidity of the room where the press is located needs to be within the minimum and maximum allowable temperature and relative humidity limits.

Operating Environment

Required Temperature Range 10–32° C (50–90° F)

Ambient temperature for optimal image quality and paper handling performance

Required Relative Humidity Range 15%–85% Relative Humidity (RH)

Relative humidity for optimal image quality and paper handling performance

Altitude (above sea level) 0–2500 meters (0–8200 feet)

Sound Pressure Levels

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20–24° C (68–76° F)

45% RH

• Running: 65 dBA

• Standby: 40.8 dBA

Note: The press can operate outside of this range, but the performance cannot be guaranteed.

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Getting Help

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For technical support, Xerox supplies, customer documentation, and answers to frequently-asked questions, go to www.xerox.com. Find the latest documentation and online support under Customer Support→All Support and Drivers. Use the Contact Us link for specific contact information and telephone numbers in your area.

Note: Periodically check the website for the latest information on your press.

It is 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.

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The EX or EX-P Print Server Help menu on the Command WorkStation window is designed to provide information on specific workflows when using the Command WorkStation. Additional user documentation supplied by EFI Fiery is available from www.xerox.com in the Support and Drivers link for your press.

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Refer to the following sources for more information about your press and its capabilities.

Resource Location

Other documentation for your printer Print Server Documentation: For more information, refer to the

documentation, such as USB, that shipped with the print server. After installation is complete, it is recommended that you or your System Administrator print the print server documentation for later reference www.xerox.com/VERSANT_4100docs.

PredictPrint Media Manager Cloud Server Go to https://www.xerox.com/predictprintmedia.

Recommended Media List United States: www.xerox.com/rmlna

Europe: www.xerox.com/rmleu

Technical support information for your printer; including online technical support, Online Support Assistant, and print driver downloads.

Information Pages To print from the control panel, press the Machine Status

Go to www.xerox.com/VERSANT_4100support.

button, then touch Machine Information.

To print from the CentreWare then on the Online Support, click Connect.

Internet Services, click Support,

Order supplies for your printer Go to www.xerox.com/office/VERSANT_4100supplies.

Local sales and Technical Customer Support

Printer registration Go to www.xerox.com/register.

Go to www.xerox.com/office/worldcontacts.

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It is recommended that you print all customer documentation and keep it close to the machine.

Note: For the latest documentation updates for your Xerox Digital Press, go to www.xerox.com/

VERSANT_4100docs or www.xerox.com/VERSANT_4100support.

Before you contact Xerox for support, ensure that you have the serial number of your Xerox press. To locate the press serial number, refer to Locating the Press Serial Number.

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