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User Guide

Guide d’utilisation

WorkCentre® C2424

copier-printer

Guida dell'utente

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Guía del usuario

Guia do Usuário

Gebruikershandleiding

Användarhandbok

www.xerox.com/office/c2424support

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1 Features

System Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

System Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Printer and Scanner Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Control Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Information Pages and Sample Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Managing Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

System’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

CentreWare Internet Services (IS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

PhaserSMART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

PrintingScout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Controlling the Printing of the Startup Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Changing the Power Saver Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Changing Intelligent Ready Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Locking the Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Changing the Load Paper Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Adjusting Control Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Adjusting Control Panel Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Setting the Control Panel Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Setting the System Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

2 Loading Media

Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Tray and Media Usage Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Supported Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Media Storage Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Media that May Damage Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Loading Media in Tray 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

3Copying

Basic Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Adjusting Copying Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Image Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Image Placement Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Output Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Advanced Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Managing Copy Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Setting Whether a Copy Job Interrupts a Print Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Using a Color Copy Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

4Scanning

Basic Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Scanning the Originals at the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Retrieving the Scanned Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Installing the Scan Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Adjusting Scanning Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Setting Up a Private Folder for Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Setting the Scan Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Setting the Scan Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Automatically Suppressing Background Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Selecting Color or Black and White Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Specifying 1-Sided or 2-Sided Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Specifying the Original Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Setting the Original Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Setting a Scan Password for Your Computer (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Calibrating the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Retrieving Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Viewing and Retrieving Scanned Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Importing Scanned Images into Another Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Viewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Deleting Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Controlling Scanning Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

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5Printing

Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Overview of Basic Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Factors Affecting Printing Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Print Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Types of Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Viewing a List of System Fonts Available for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Printing a List of System Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Downloading Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Adjusting Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Obtaining the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Setting the Print Default Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Automatic 2-Sided Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Binding Edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Overview of Steps for 2-Sided Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Selecting 2-Sided Printing in the Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Printing Transparencies from Tray 2, 3, or 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Printing Envelopes from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Printing Envelopes from Tray 2, 3, or 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Printing Labels from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Printing Labels from Tray 2, 3, or 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Printing Business Cards or Index Cards from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Specialty Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Photo Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Postcards and Trifold Brochures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Weatherproof Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Glossy Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

Carbonless Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

Custom Size Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

Printing Custom Size Paper from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50

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Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

Selecting Print-Quality Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53

Adjusting Color Using TekColor Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54

Printing in Black and White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55

Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet (N-Up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56

Printing Booklets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57

Printing Separation Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58

Printing Cover Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59

Scaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60

Printing Watermarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

Printing Negative and Mirror Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62

Smoothing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63

Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63

6Networking

Connections and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Choosing a Connection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Connecting via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Configuring the Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Device Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Using CentreWare Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Using Device Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Preliminary Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Quick CD-ROM Install Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Other Methods of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Troubleshooting (TCP/IP) . 6-18

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Windows NT 4.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

Preliminary Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

Quick CD-ROM Install Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

Other Methods of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting (TCP/IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Windows 98 and Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Preliminary Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Quick CD-ROM Install Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Other Methods of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Windows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

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Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Quick CD-ROM Install Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Enabling and Using EtherTalk for Mac OS 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Enabling and Using TCP/IP for Mac OS 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

Enabling or Using TCP/IP or AppleTalk for Mac OS X, Version 10.1 and Higher. 6-34 Macintosh Troubleshooting (Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, Version 10.1 and Higher). . 6-35

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

Novell NetWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Configuration Software for NetWare Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x, and NetWare 6.x Print Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

Novell NetWare Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

UNIX (Linux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42

Quick Install Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43

7 Troubleshooting

Automatic Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Control Panel Help Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

PhaserSMART Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

PrintingScout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Jam at the Exit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Jam at the Exit Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Jam at the Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Jam at Tray 2, 3, or 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Jam at the Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Output Quality Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Solving Print-Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Diagnosing Copy-Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Solving Scan-Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

Adding Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Emptying the Waste Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Replacing the Maintenance Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39

Cleaning the Paper Release Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Cleaning the Maintenance Kit Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Cleaning the Outside of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Cleaning the Document Glass and Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

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Moving and Repacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51

Running the WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer Shut-Down Procedure . . . . . . . . . 7-51

Moving the System Within the Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

Repacking the System for Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53

Web Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57

A User Safety

B System Specifications

C Regulatory Information

D Illegal Copying

E Material Safety Data Sheet

F Product Recycling and Disposal

Index

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Features

This chapter includes:

■ "System Tour" on page 1-2

■ "The Control Panel" on page 1-7

■ "Managing Your System" on page 1-12

■ "System Settings" on page 1-14

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System Tour

This section includes:

■ "System Features" on page 1-2

■ "Front View" on page 1-3

■ "Side View" on page 1-3

■ "Back View" on page 1-4

■ "Open View" on page 1-4

■ "System Options and Accessories" on page 1-5

■ "Printer and Scanner Drivers" on page 1-5

■ "Additional Resources" on page 1-6

System Features

The WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer embodies many features to meet your office needs:

■ Great performance and superior print quality

■ 24 pages per minute (ppm) with consistent, vibrant, artifact-free color prints and

copies

■ 6 second first page out color prints

■ 256 MB of RAM standard; optional up to 1 GB of RAM

■ Job pipelining

■ Fast and easy copying and scanning

■ Duplex automatic document feeder for 1- and 2-sided originals

■ First page out color copies under 15 seconds, with subsequent copies at printer speed

■ Preset copy adjustments for bound originals, enlargements/reductions, and 4x4 posters

■ Scan resolutions up to 600 dpi

■ Flexible paper handling

■ Tray 1: 100-sheet capacity

■ Tray 2: 525-sheet capacity

■ Tray 3: optional 525-sheet capacity

■ Tray 4: optional 525-sheet capacity

■ Accommodates a wide range of media types and custom size paper

■ Wide variety of productivity features

■ High quality color

■ Easy to replace ink sticks

■ PhaserSMART online troubleshooting

■ CentreWare IS provides an embedded web server to help manage, configure, and

troubleshoot the system from your computer.

■ Usage Analysis Tool provides cost tracking that logs each job and the cost for each

page.

■ PrintingScout provides on-screen notification and guidance if the system needs help.

■ MaiLinX email notifies a specific person when supplies or maintenance are needed.

■ MaiLinX allows printing to your network system from anywhere you have email.

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Front View

System Tour

1. Tray 4 (optional)

2. Tray 3 (optional)

3. Tray 2

4. Tray 1

5. Output tray

6. Exit cover

7. Control panel

8. Document feeder access cover

9. Duplex automatic document feeder

10. Interface cover

11. Side door

12. Front cover release (product serial

number is behind the front cover)

Side View

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1. Maintenance kit

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2. Waste tray

3. Power cord connection

4. Power switch

5. Scanner cable connection

6. USB connection

7. Configuration card

8. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection

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Back View

Open View

System Tour

1. Hard drive

2. RAM slots

3. Stabilizer

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1. Short paper stop

2. Exit cover

3. Ink cover

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System Tour

System Options and Accessories

Options

■ Two RAM slots, supporting 128, 256, and 512 MB memory cards (maximum 1 GB)

■ Two 525-Sheet Feeders

Accessory

■ System Cart

For more information on options and accessories, go to www.xerox.com/office/c2424supplies

Printer and Scanner Drivers

In order to access the full features of your system, install the printer and scanner drivers from the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM or the driver web site at:

www.xerox.com/office/drivers

Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to your printer features. Xerox makes driver installation easy with its Walk-Up Technology. For more information about printer drivers, see the video at www.xerox.com/office/drivers

For more information about using the printer driver to access special features, see the Printing chapter of this guide.

Scanner drivers enable you to:

■ Scan images directly to your personal computer

■ Acquire scanned images directly into an application

For more information about installing and using the scanner driver, see the Scanning chapter of this guide.

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Additional Resources

You can obtain information regarding your system and its capabilities from the following sources:

Information Source

Setup Guide*

Quick Reference Guide*

Supplies and Services Guide

User Guide and videos* Packaged with system

Printer Management Tools www.xerox.com/office/pmtools

infoSMART Knowledge Base www.xerox.com/office/c2424infoSMART

PhaserSMART www.phaserSMART.com

Technical Support www.xerox.com/office/c2424support

Information about menu selection or error messages on control panel

Information pages Control panel menu

* Also available on the Technical Support web site.

Packaged with system

(User Documentation CD-ROM)

Control panel Help (?) button

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The Control Panel

This section includes:

■ "Control Panel Features" on page 1-7

■ "Control Panel Layout" on page 1-7

■ "Menu Map" on page 1-10

■ "Information Pages and Sample Pages" on page 1-11

Control Panel Features

The control panel:

■ Displays the system’s operating status or errors and warnings.

■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams.

■ Enables you to select settings for your print, copy, and scan jobs.

■ Displays menus that enable you to change system settings and access tools to help resolve

problems.

See "System Settings" on page 1-14 for details about changing system settings.

Control Panel Layout

The control panel is divided into three major areas.

Left side

Copying and scanning function buttons and LEDs

Middle

Graphic display screen, mode buttons, menu navigation buttons, shortcut buttons, and status LEDs

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Right side

Numeric keypad, Clear/Clear All, Stop, and Start buttons

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Left Side of the Control Panel

The Control Panel

The left side of the control panel contains the following copy and scan function buttons and LEDs. A green LED shows the current selection. More details about using these buttons are provided in the Copying and Scanning chapters of this guide.

1. Output button and LEDs (copy only)

Press to select Uncollated or Collated for your copies.

2. Color Mode button and LEDs

Press to select B/W (black and white) or Color for your copy or scan job.

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3. 2-Sided button and LEDs

Press to select whether the original is 2sided and whether you want the output 2sided.

4. Output Quality button and LEDs (copy only)

Press to select the output quality for the copy job.

5. Original Type button and LEDs

Press to select the type of original for your copy or scan job.

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Middle of the Control Panel

The Control Panel

1. Original Size button

Press to jump to Original Size option on the menu.

2. Lighten/Darken button

Press to jump to the Lighten/Darken option on the menu.

3. Reduce/Enlarge button

Press to jump to Reduce/Enlarge option on the menu.

4. Paper Supply button

Press to jump to the Paper Supply option on the menu.

5. Copy button

Press to display the Copy menu on the graphic display.

6. Scan button

Press to display the Scan menu on the graphic display.

7. Graphic display shows status messages and

menus.

8. Up Arrow button

Scrolls upward.

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9. Enter button

Accepts the setting selected.

10. Status Indicator LED:

Blinking green = System is busy or in

Standby or PowerSaver mode

Steady green = Ready

11. Down Arrow button

Scrolls downward.

12. Status Indicator LED:

Blinking red = Error condition, stops job

Yellow = Warning, continues job

13. Back button

Returns to the previous menu item.

14. Print button

Press to display the Print menu on the graphic display.

15. System Setup button

Press to display the System Setup menu on the graphic display.

16. Help (?) button

Press to display a help message explaining the menu or message shown on the graphic display.

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Right Side of the Control Panel

The Control Panel

1. Number keys

Press to enter a number, such as for the number of copies or a numeric password.

2. Clear/Clear All button

Press once to reset the current menu selection; press twice to reset the system.

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3. Stop button

Press to pause the printing of the current copy or print job. To then cancel the job, follow the instructions shown on the graphic display.

4. Start button

Press to start a copy or scan job.

The Menu Map is a visual representation of the control panel menu structure. You can use it to see how to access the system settings and information pages. To print the Menu Map:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Menu Map, then press the Enter button to print.

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The Control Panel

Information Pages and Sample Pages

Your system comes with a set of information and sample pages to help you obtain the best results from your system. You access these pages from the control panel. Print the Menu Map to see where these information pages are located in the control panel menu structure.

This print icon appears before the titles of information pages that can be printed. When the information page is highlighted on the control panel, press the Enter button to print that page.

For example, to print the “Configuration Page”, which shows current information about your system, do the following:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. In the menu, select Information Pages, then press the Enter button.

4. In the menu, select Configuration Page, then press the Enter button to print.

Note

You can also print the “Configuration Page” from CentreWare IS and from the printer driver.

Color Sampler Pages

The printing function of the system uses color corrections to translate color from your computer to the system. To view the CMYK or RGB colors printed by the system, print the color sampler pages:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Sample Pages, then press the Enter button.

4. Select either CMYK Sampler Pages or RGB Sampler Pages, then press the

Enter button to print.

Note

Color samples print based on your system PostScript settings for print quality and color correction. For information about adjusting these settings, see the Printing chapter of this guide.

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Managing Your System

When the system is connected to your computer over a network, there are a number of resources available to help you manage the system.

This section includes:

■ "System’s IP Address" on page 1-12

■ "CentreWare Internet Services (IS)" on page 1-12

■ "PhaserSMART" on page 1-13

■ "PrintingScout" on page 1-13

System’s IP Address

You need your system’s IP address to view the status of your system and change system settings through CentreWare Internet Services. To see your system’s IP address:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Identification, then press the Enter button.

4. Scroll down to locate the IP Address.

CentreWare Internet Services (IS)

CentreWare IS is a tool that you can use on your computer to manage tasks on networked printers and multifunction products. CentreWare IS uses TCP/IP and a web browser to communicate directly with an embedded web server in the printer or system. With CentreWare IS you can:

■ Configure and manage multi-vendor printers and multifunction products.

■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for problems.

■ Monitor printer and system status.

■ Monitor supply status.

■ Link to software updates and Technical Support.

Launching CentreWare IS

To launch CentreWare IS:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. For detailed information about the information on the CentreWare IS screen, click the

Help button on the upper-right of the CentreWare IS screen.

For more information about CentreWare IS, see the Networking chapter of this guide.

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Managing Your System

PhaserSMART

PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, Internet-based support system. Use your default web browser to send diagnostic information from your system to our web site for

analysis. PhaserSMART Technical Support examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. If the problem is not resolved with the solution, PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support.

To access PhaserSMART Technical Support:

1. Open your browser and go to www.phaserSMART.com

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser window.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

PrintingScout

PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with your Windows printer driver. It automatically

checks the printer status when you send a print job. If the printer is unable to print your job, PrintingScout automatically displays a message on your computer screen to let you know that the printer needs attention. The message also explains how to fix the problem.

Note

PrintingScout is available from the Windows printer driver for printer connected to the network via TCP/IP.

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System Settings

This section includes:

■ "Controlling the Printing of the Startup Page" on page 1-14

■ "Changing the Power Saver Timeout" on page 1-15

■ "Changing Intelligent Ready Mode" on page 1-16

■ "Locking the Control Panel Menus" on page 1-17

■ "Changing the Load Paper Timeout" on page 1-18

■ "Adjusting Control Panel Brightness" on page 1-19

■ "Adjusting Control Panel Contrast" on page 1-19

■ "Setting the Control Panel Language" on page 1-19

■ "Setting the System Date and Time" on page 1-20

Note

You can print the Menu Map to see the path through the menus to make other selections; see "Menu Map" on page 1-10. You can also press the Help (?) button at any time to get more information about menu selections.

Controlling the Printing of the Startup Page

The system automatically produces a “Startup Page” each time the system is turned on or reset. You can turn off the automatic printing of the “Startup Page” and later print it from the information pages menu.

To turn on/off the “Startup Page”, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Using the Control Panel

To turn on/off automatic printing of the “Startup Page”:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Startup Page, then press the Enter button.

5. Select On or Off, then press the Enter button.

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System Settings

Using CentreWare IS

To turn on/off the automatic printing of the “Startup Page”:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Select Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.

5. Under User Preferences, select Off or On from the Startup Page drop-down list to

change the setting.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.

Printing the Startup Page

To print the “Startup Page”:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Information Pages, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Startup Page, then press the Enter button to print.

Note

You can also print the Startup Page from the Troubleshooting tab of the Windows printer driver.

Changing the Power Saver Timeout

To save energy, the system enters a Power Saver, low-energy consumption mode after a predefined period of time since its last activity. In this mode, most electrical systems are shut down. When a print job is sent to the system, the system enters Warmup Mode. You can also warm up the system by pressing the Enter button on the control panel.

Note

When the system enters Power Saver mode, you will hear the printhead moving. This is part of the normal system operation.

If you find that the system is going into Power Saver mode too often and you do not want to wait while the system warms up, increase the length of time before the system goes into Power Saver mode.

To change the Power Saver timeout value, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Using the Control Panel

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

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3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Power Saver Timeout, then press the Enter button.

5. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to a selected Power Saver timeout

value. Select a larger value if you want to extend the length of time before the system goes into Power Saver mode.

6. Press the Enter button.

Using CentreWare IS

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Select Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Warmup.

5. Select a value from the Power Saver Timeout drop-down list to change the setting.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.

Changing Intelligent Ready Mode

Intelligent Ready mode is an automated system that:

■ Monitors the system’s usage.

■ Warms up the system when you are most likely to need it based on past usage patterns.

To turn on/off Intelligent Ready mode, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CenterWare IS

Using the Control Panel

To turn Intelligent Ready mode on/off:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Intelligent Ready.

5. Select On or Off, then press the Enter button.

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Using CentreWare IS

To select Intelligent Ready mode or to schedule warmup/standby settings:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Warmup.

5. Click the Warmup Mode drop-down list and select Intelligent Ready, Scheduled, or Job

Activated.

6. If you select Scheduled in Step 5, make selections for each day’s warmup setting and

standby setting.

7. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

Note

Although the control panel selections only allow you to turn Intelligent Ready Mode on or off, CentreWare IS allows you to specify particular system Warmup Modes and settings.

Locking the Control Panel Menus

Lock the control panel menus to prevent others from changing settings in the system setup menus. To lock or unlock the system setup menus, use CentreWare IS.

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Open the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.

5. Click the Control Panel Menus drop-down list, then select On or Off.

■ Select On to have all menus available from the control panel.

■ Select Off to prevent access to system setup menus at the control panel.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.

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Changing the Load Paper Timeout

When your print job is formatted for a type or size of paper that is not loaded in the system, the control panel displays a message requesting you to load the appropriate paper. The Load Paper Timeout controls the amount of time the system waits before printing on another type or size of paper.

To change the load paper timeout, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Using the Control Panel

To change the load paper timeout:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Job Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Print Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the Enter button.

5. Select Load Paper Timeout, then press the Enter button.

6. Scroll to the desired timeout value. The values (None, 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes, 1 hour or 24 hours) indicate the length of time you want the printer to wait for you to load paper

before printing. If you select a value of None, the printer does not wait for paper to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray.

7. Press the Enter button to save the change.

Using CentreWare IS

To change the load paper timeout:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.

5. Scroll to Timeout Settings, then select a value from the Load Paper Timeout drop-down

list. The values (None, 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes, 1 or 24 hours) indicate the length of time you want the system to wait for you to load paper before printing. If you select a value of None, the system does not wait for paper to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

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Adjusting Control Panel Brightness

To adjust the brightness of the control panel’s background lighting:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Control Panel Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Control Panel Brightness, then press the Enter button.

5. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button or use the keypad to increase or decrease the

control panel brightness value. The brightness values range from 0 (no background light) to 10 (brightest background light).

6. Press the Enter button to save your change.

Adjusting Control Panel Contrast

To adjust the contrast between the text and the background to make the control panel text more readable:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Control Panel Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Control Panel Contrast, then press the Enter button.

5. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button or use the keypad to increase or decrease the

control panel contrast value. The contrast values range from 1 (least contrast) to 10 (highest contrast).

6. Press the Enter button to save your change.

Setting the Control Panel Language

To select the default control panel language, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Using the Control Panel

To select the default control panel language:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Control Panel Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Control Panel Language, then press the Enter button.

5. Select the desired language, then press the Enter button.

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Using CentreWare IS

To select the default control panel language:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.

5. In the User Preferences box, select the language from the Set Control Panel Language

drop-down list.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

Setting the System Date and Time

The system creates file names for scanned images using the current date and time. To change the system date and time, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Using the Control Panel

To change the system date and time:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Date and Time, then press the Enter button. The system displays the current

settings for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second.

5. To change one of the date/time settings, select the appropriate setting, press the Enter

button, press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button or use the keypad to enter a value, then press the Enter button.

Using CentreWare IS

To change the system date and time:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Date and Time. The window

displays the system’s current date and time.

5. To change the date or time, select the a value from the New Day or New Time drop-down

boxes.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

Note

For more information about scanned image files, see the Scanning chapter of this guide.

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Loading Media

This chapter includes:

■ "Supported Media" on page 2-2

■ "Loading Media in Tray 1" on page 2-7

■ "Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4" on page 2-13

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Supported Media

This section includes:

■ "Tray and Media Usage Guidelines" on page 2-2

■ "Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines" on page 2-3

■ "Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media" on page 2-4

■ "Supported Envelopes" on page 2-5

■ "Media Storage Guidelines" on page 2-6

■ "Media that May Damage Your System" on page 2-6

Your system is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure the best print and copy quality and to avoid jams.

For best results, use Xerox printing media specified for your WorkCentre C2424 CopierPrinter. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your system. For the most current information about Xerox printing media, go to www.xerox.com/office/c2424support

Caution

Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.

Tray and Media Usage Guidelines

The system trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty media.

■ Do not overload the paper tray. Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the

paper guide.

■ Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. For Trays 2, 3, and 4, the paper guides click

into place when they are adjusted correctly.

■ If excessive jams occur, use paper, transparencies, or other specialty media from a new

package.

■ Custom size paper can be printed only from Tray 1.

■ Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper, Xerox Professional Solid Ink Glossy Paper, and

Xerox Professional Solid Ink Trifold Brochures, can be printed from any tray, although they exceed the recommended weight guidelines for Trays 2–4.

■ Use Xerox Professional Solid Ink Transparencies; print quality may vary with other

transparencies.

■ When printing photos, postcards, or brochures, some attention to stacking in the output

tray may be required.

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

with release strips.

■ Do not print CD labels in this system.

■ When using pre-punched paper, load the paper so that the holes are on the right side of the

tray. Adjust print and copy margins to accommodate the pre-punched holes.

Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines

The document feeder accommodates original sizes from 114 x 140 mm (4.5 x 5.5 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.), with weights within the following range:

60–120 g/m

Follow these guidelines when loading originals into the document feeder:

(16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover).

Videos are available with instructions for using the document feeder. Videos are located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/

c2424support.

■ Load originals faceup, so the top of the document enters first.

■ Place only loose sheets of paper in the document feeder.

■ Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals.

■ Insert paper in the document feeder only when the ink on the paper is completely dry.

Use the glass rather than the document feeder to copy or scan the following types of originals:

■ Paper with paper clips or staples attached

■ Paper with wrinkles, curls, folds, tears, or notches

■ Coated or carbonless paper, transparencies, or items other than paper such as cloth or

metal

■ Envelopes

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Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media

Paper Sizes Paper Types Paper Weight/Description

Letter (8.5 x 11.0 in.)

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Legal (8.5 x 14.0 in.)

Plain Paper, Letterhead,

Card Stock

60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)

121–220 g/m2 (33–40 lb. Bond) (46–80 lb. Cover)

Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)

A5 (148 x 210 mm)

Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.)

US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)

B5 ISO (176 x 250 mm)

B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)

Letter (8.5 x 11.0 in.)

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Special (Pre-punched

Paper, Business Cards, Photo Paper, Weatherproof Paper, Carbonless Paper, Glossy Paper)

Special

60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)

121–220 g/m2 (33–40 lb. Bond) (46–80 lb. Cover)

Xerox Phaser Postcards

Xerox Professional Solid Ink Glossy Paper

Xerox Phaser Trifold Brochures

Transparency, Labels

A6 (105 x 148 mm) Index Cards (3 x 5 in.)

Custom

Plain Paper, Card Stock

60–220 g/m2 (16–40 lb. Bond) (22–80 lb. Cover)

Width: 140–216 mm (5.5–8.5 in.) and Height: 210–356 mm (8.3–14.0 in.)

Width: 76–139 mm (3.0–5.4 in.) or Height: 127–209 mm (5.0–8.2 in.)

Weight: 60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)

Weight: 121–220 g/m2 (33–40 lb. Bond) (46–80 lb. Cover)

Any Tray

Tray 1 Only

Auto 2-Sided Printing

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1-Sided Printing Only

For best results, use Xerox printing media recommended for your WorkCentre C2424 CopierPrinter. For the most current information about Xerox printing media, go to www.xerox.com/

office/c2424support.

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Supported Envelopes

Note

All envelopes should be printed single-sided only. Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips. Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes. See Printing on the User Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to minimize these occurrences.

Tray Size/Description

■ #10 Commercial (4.12 x 9.5 in.)

Print these envelopes from any tray

Print these envelopes from Tray 1 only

■ DL (110 x 220 mm)

■ C5 (162 x 229 mm)

■ #5 ½ Baronial (4.375 x 5.75 in.)

■ #6 ¾ Commercial (3.625 x 6.5 in.)

■ Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)

■ #6 ½ Booklet (6 x 9 in.)

■ Lee (5.25 x 7.25 in.)

Note

Envelopes with side seams, end-flaps, or with flat, announcement style flaps may jam.

Supported Not Supported

See the User Documentation CD-ROM or go to the infoSMART Knowledge Base at

www.xerox.com/office/c2424infoSMART

for more information about supported papers,

transparencies, envelopes, and other specialty media.

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Media Storage Guidelines

Providing a good environment, and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality.

■ Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to

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

■ Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.

■ Avoid light, heat, and dampness.

■ Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than

outside walls where moisture can collect.

■ Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.

■ Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.

■ Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the system.

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

■ Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags. Leave the media inside

the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the bag and reseal it for protection.

Media that May Damage Your System

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

Unacceptable media for Trays 1–4 include:

■ Rough or porous media

■ Plastic media

■ Paper that has been folded or wrinkled

■ Paper that has been photocopied

■ Paper with staples inserted

■ Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips

■ Padded envelopes

■ CD labels

■ Media that is less than 60 g/m

or more than 220 g/m

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Loading Media in Tray 1

Use Tray 1 for a wide range of media including:

■ Plain paper

■ Transparencies

■ Card stock

■ Labels

■ Envelopes

■ Some specialty media, such as photo paper, index cards, business cards, trifold

brochures, glossy paper, carbonless paper, and weatherproof paper.

■ Custom size paper ranging from 76 x 127 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in.) to 216 x 356 mm

(8.5 x 14.0 in.).

Note

If you change the paper in Tray 1, you are prompted by the control panel to either accept the indicated paper type and size or change them.

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Videos are available with instructions for using Tray 1. Videos are located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/c2424support.

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To load paper or other media in Tray 1:

1. Open Tray 1 by pulling up and out on the handle.

2. Open the tray extension.

Loading Media in Tray 1

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3. Insert the paper or other media into the tray.

■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed facedown with the top of page

against the roller.

■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the

roller.

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■ Pre-punched Paper: Load pre-punched paper with the holes next to the right paper

guide.

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Caution

When using pre-punched paper, adjust print or copy margins to accommodate the holes. Printing over the holes may cause ink to transfer onto subsequent pages. A minimum margin of 19 mm (0.75 in.) is recommended.

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■ Envelopes: Insert envelopes with the flap side up and the flap toward the left of the

system. Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate envelope size.

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Caution

Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the left guide. Overloading the tray may cause paper jams.

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4. Verify that the paper is pushed against the roller until it stops and verify that the side

guides are pressed against the paper.

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5. When prompted at the control panel:

■ If the paper size and type are correct, press the Enter button.

■ If the paper size and type are not correct, select Change, press the Enter button,

select the paper size, press the Enter button, select the paper type, then press the Enter button.

■ If you are using custom size paper, see the Printing chapter of this guide for

instructions on entering the Custom Width and the Custom Height of the paper.

Note

If the control panel does not show the paper size that you loaded, slide the paper guides to fit against the paper, then repeat Step 5.

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6. Adjust the output tray for short or long media.

Loading Media in Tray 1

For media shorter than 190 mm (7.5 in.), flip up the paper stop.

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For media longer than 297 mm (11.7 in.), extend the output tray.

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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4

Use Trays 2, 3, and 4 for a wide range of media including:

■ Plain paper

■ Transparencies

■ Labels

■ #10 Commercial, DL, and C5 envelopes

■ Some specialty papers, such as Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper and Glossy

Paper, and Xerox Phaser Postcards, Trifold Brochures, and Weatherproof Paper.

To load paper or other media in Tray 2, 3, or 4:

1. Pull the tray completely out of the system.

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2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper.

■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide

matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place.

■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size

and the guides click into place.

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Note

When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the paper and the guides.

3. Insert the paper into the tray.

■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page

toward the front of the tray.

■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one facedown with the top of the page toward the back

of the tray.

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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4

■ Pre-punched Paper: Load pre-punched paper with the holes next to the right paper

guide.

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Caution

■ Envelopes: Insert the envelopes with the flap side down and the flap of the envelope

toward the left of the system.

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Caution

There are separate fill lines inside the tray for envelopes and for other media. Do not load the tray above the appropriate fill line. Overloading the tray may cause jams.

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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4

4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system.

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5. If you changed the paper type, select the tray paper type: a. On the control panel, press the Copy or Print button.

b. In the menu, select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button. c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button. d. Select the appropriate paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection.

6. Adjust the output tray for short or long media.

For media shorter than 190 mm (7.5 in.), flip up the paper stop.

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For media longer than 297 mm (11.7 in.), extend the output tray.

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Copying

This chapter includes:

■ "Basic Copying" on page 3-2

■ "Adjusting Copying Options" on page 3-3

■ "Basic Settings" on page 3-4

■ "Image Adjustments" on page 3-8

■ "Image Placement Adjustments" on page 3-12

■ "Output Adjustments" on page 3-14

■ "Advanced Copying" on page 3-16

■ "Managing Copy Functions" on page 3-18

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Basic Copying

Follow these steps to make copies.

Note

To clear the settings from the previous job, press the Clear All button twice.

1. Load the originals to be copied. Use either the document glass or the document feeder.

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Document Glass

Lift the document feeder, then place the original facedown on the back, left corner of the document glass.

Document Feeder

Insert originals faceup with the top entering the feeder first. Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals.

2. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

3. Use the keypad on the control panel to enter the desired number of copies. The number of

copies appears in the upper, right corner of the display.

4. If you are making more than one copy, press the Output button to turn collation on or off.

Note

When Output is set to collate and you are copying from the document glass, the system copies the first page and then prompts you for Another original to copy?. If you do not want to see this message, press the Output button to select Uncollated before starting your copy job.

5. Press the Start button.

If you placed originals in the document feeder, copying continues until the document feeder is empty.

Note

Because the WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer is often used on networks, the system may be printing a job when you make copies. The system can be set up to allow copy jobs to interrupt print jobs. See page 3-18 for information on setting this option.

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Adjusting Copying Options

This section includes:

Basic Settings

■ "Setting the Copy Default Tray" on page 3-4

■ “Specifying a Different Tray to Use” on page 3-4

■ "Selecting Color or Black and White Copies" on page 3-5

■ "Specifying 2-Sided Originals or Copies" on page 3-5

■ "Selecting the Quality of the Copies" on page 3-6

■ "Specifying the Original Type" on page 3-7

Image Adjustments

■ "Setting the Original Size" on page 3-8

■ "Reducing or Enlarging the Image" on page 3-8

■ "Lightening or Darkening the Image" on page 3-9

■ "Adjusting the Contrast of the Image" on page 3-9

■ "Automatically Suppressing Background Variations" on page 3-9

■ "Adjusting the Color Balance" on page 3-10

■ “Erasing the Edges of Copy Documents” on page 3-10

Adjusting Copying Options

Image Placement Adjustments

■ "Printing Multiple Images on a Sheet (N-Up)" on page 3-12

■ "Repeating Images on a Sheet" on page 3-12

■ "Centering the Image" on page 3-13

■ "Shifting the Image" on page 3-13

Output Adjustments

■ “Collating Copies” on page 3-14

■ "Making Copy Documents with Covers" on page 3-15

■ "Using Blank Separators" on page 3-15

Advanced Copying

■ "Copying Books" on page 3-16

■ "Creating Booklets" on page 3-17

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Adjusting Copying Options

Basic Settings

This section includes:

■ "Setting the Copy Default Tray" on page 3-4

■ "Specifying a Different Tray to Use" on page 3-4

■ "Selecting Color or Black and White Copies" on page 3-5

■ "Specifying 2-Sided Originals or Copies" on page 3-5

■ "Selecting the Quality of the Copies" on page 3-6

■ "Specifying the Original Type" on page 3-7

Setting the Copy Default Tray

To set the default paper supply tray for copy jobs:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Job Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Copy Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.

5. Scroll to the desired tray or Auto Select.

6. Press the Enter button to save the changes.

Specifying a Different Tray to Use

In some cases, you may want to make copies on letterhead, colored paper, or transparencies. After loading the special paper in the tray, select that tray for use for your copies. To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button.

Note

You can press the Paper Supply shortcut button on the control panel to skip Steps 1 and 2.

3. Select one of the following trays to use for the copies, then press the Enter button.

■ Tray 1

■ Tray 2 (factory default value)

■ Tray 3 (if available on your system)

■ Tray 4 (if available on your system)

Note

For best results, specify the size and type of paper if using Tray 1. Specify the paper type if using Tray 2, 3, or 4.

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Adjusting Copying Options

Selecting Color or Black and White Copies

If the original has color, you can create copies in color or in black and white.

Press the Color Mode button on the control panel to change the selection to Color or B/W.

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If you select Color and the system prompts you for a password, use the numeric keypad to enter the password, then press the Enter button.

Note

An administrator can limit the use of the color copy function by setting a password. For more information, see "Using a Color Copy Password" on page 3-19.

Specifying 2-Sided Originals or Copies

When you use the document feeder with 2-sided originals, one or both sides can be scanned for copying. You can also choose whether to create 1-sided or 2-sided copies.

Press the 2-Sided button on the control panel to change the selection to:

■ 1 to 1 – Scans just one side of the originals and produces 1-sided copies. (factory

default value)

■ 1 to 2 – Scans just one side of the originals and produces 2-sided copies.

■ 2 to 2 – Scans both sides of the originals and produces 2-sided copies.

■ 2 to 1 – Scans both sides of the originals and produces 1-sided copies.

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Selecting the Quality of the Copies

Press the Output Quality button on the control panel to select one of the following outputquality modes:

Output-Quality Mode Type of Copy Job

Hi-Res Highest-quality mode for color copies. Provides the best detail and

Enhanced

(factory default setting)

Standard General-purpose mode for full-color copies. Produces crisp, bright copies

Fast Fastest full-color mode, useful for many images and previewing your

smoothness for photographic images. Produces highest-quality color copies, with the best text resolution and smoothest light colors. This mode takes longer to process and print than the other modes.

Best mode for business presentations. Produces superior text resolution and very smooth light colors. This mode takes longer to process and print than Standard or Fast.

at high speed. Recommended for vibrant, saturated color prints.

work. Rapidly produces review documents; useful for rush jobs. Not recommended for documents containing small text, fine detail, or large areas of bright solid fill.

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Specifying the Original Type

The scanner optimizes the appearance of the output according to the contents of the original.

Press the Original Type button on the control panel to change the selection to:

■ Photo – Optimizes for photograph prints.

■ Graphics – Optimizes for constant-colored areas.

■ Mixed – Optimizes for magazines and newspaper photographs.

■ Tex t – Optimizes for black and white or colored text.

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Image Adjustments

This section includes:

■ "Setting the Original Size" on page 3-8

■ "Reducing or Enlarging the Image" on page 3-8

■ "Lightening or Darkening the Image" on page 3-9

■ "Adjusting the Contrast of the Image" on page 3-9

■ "Automatically Suppressing Background Variations" on page 3-9

■ "Adjusting the Color Balance" on page 3-10

■ “Erasing the Edges of Copy Documents” on page 3-10

Setting the Original Size

You can specify the size of the original so that the correct area is copied. To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Original Size, then press the Enter button.

Note

You can press the Original Size shortcut button on the control panel to skip Steps 1 and 2.

3. Select one of the preset sizes or Tray/ Auto (the factory default), then press the Enter

button.

■ For copies from the document glass, Tray/Auto works with the Book Copy, Auto

Reduce/Enlarge, Poster 4x4, Edge Erase, and Auto Center options to pre-scan each

original to determine its size. Otherwise, the copy area is the same size as the copy paper.

■ For copies from the document feeder, Tray/ Auto sets the copied area to the same size

as the copy paper.

Reducing or Enlarging the Image

You can reduce the image down to 25% of its original size or enlarge it up to 400% of its original size. If desired, the images can be enlarged and printed on sixteen pages so you can assemble them into a poster.

To reduce or enlarge the image:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Reduce/Enlarge, then press the Enter button.

Note

You can press the Reduce/Enlarge shortcut button on the control panel to skip Steps 1 and 2.

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3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button:

■ 100% – Keeps the copy image the same size as the original. (Factory default value).

■ Auto – Reduces or enlarges the image as needed to fit the full size of the copy paper.

■ Preset – Reduces or enlarges the image as needed to fit a selected copy paper size.

■ 25%-400% – Reduces or enlarges the image by a selected percentage.

■ Poster 4x4 – Enlarges the image to fit onto 16 copy pages so that it can be assembled

into a 4x4 poster.

4. If you selected Preset, select the preset value, the size of the original followed by the size

of the copy paper.

5. If you selected 25%-400%, use the keypad to enter a value from 25% to 400% (in 1%

increments) or press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to the desired value, then press the Enter button.

Lightening or Darkening the Image

To lighten or darken the image when it is copied:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Lighten/Darken, then press the Enter button.

Note

You can press the Lighten/Darken shortcut button on the control panel to skip Steps 1 and 2.

3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a whole number from Darkest (+3) to Lightest (-3), then press the Enter button.

Adjusting the Contrast of the Image

To reduce or increase the contrast of the image when it is copied:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Contrast, then press the Enter button.

3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a whole number from Highest (+3) to Lowest (-3), then press the Enter button. The factory default is 0.

Automatically Suppressing Background Variations

Sometimes, two-sided originals on thin paper show some of the text or images from the back side of the paper. To improve your copies from this type of original, use the Auto

Suppression setting to minimize the sensitivity of the scanner to variations in light

background colors.

To change this setting:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Auto Suppression, then press the Enter button.

3. Select either On or Off, then press the Enter button. The factory default is Off.

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Adjusting the Color Balance

Sometimes the colors on the original are not optimal. You can adjust the levels of each primary color: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

To adjust these color levels:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Color Balance, then press the Enter button.

3. To adjust the level of cyan: a. Select Cyan Color Balance, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to a whole number from Darkest (+3)

to Lightest (-3), then press the Enter button.

4. To adjust the level of magenta: a. Select Magenta Color Balance, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to a whole number from Darkest (+3)

to Lightest (-3), then press the Enter button.

5. To adjust the level of yellow: a. Select Yellow Color Balance, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to a whole number from Darkest (+3)

to Lightest (-3), then press the Enter button.

6. To adjust the level of black: a. Select Black Color Balance, then press the Enter button. b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to a whole number from Darkest (+3)

to Lightest (-3), then press the Enter button.

Note

The factory default is Off; (0 adjustment for each color).

Erasing the Edges of Copy Documents

You can clean the edges of your copies, eliminating unwanted material from printing, by specifying the amount to erase on the right, left, top, and/or bottom edge. To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Edge Erase, then press the Enter button.

3. To erase the left edge of the original page: a. Select Left, then press the Enter button. b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a number from 0.0 through

1.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0 through 25 mm (in 1 mm increments),

then press the Enter button.

4. To erase the right edge of the original page: a. Select Right, then press the Enter button.

b. Scroll to a number from 0.0 through 1.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0

through 25 mm (in 1 mm increments), then press the Enter button.

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5. To erase the top edge of the original page: a. Select Top, then press the Enter button.

b. Scroll to a number from 0.0 through 1.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0

through 25 mm (in 1 mm increments), then press the Enter button.

6. To erase the bottom edge of the original page: a. Select Bottom, then press the Enter button.

b. Scroll to a number from 0.0 through 1.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0

through 25 mm (in 1 mm increments), then press the Enter button.

When you select Edge Erase, the right side of the control panel display has a page icon with shading along the edges that have an edge erase setting.

Note

The factory default is Off; (edge erase of 0 on all sides).

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Image Placement Adjustments

This section includes:

■ "Printing Multiple Images on a Sheet (N-Up)" on page 3-12

■ "Repeating Images on a Sheet" on page 3-12

■ "Centering the Image" on page 3-13

■ "Shifting the Image" on page 3-13

Printing Multiple Images on a Sheet (N-Up)

You can have two or four original page images copied onto one side of a sheet of paper. The size of the images are reduced proportionally to fit on the selected paper.

To select an N-Up option:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select N-Up, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ Off – Copies one original page image onto one side of a sheet of

paper. (Factory default value)

■ 2-Up Portrait – Copies two portrait original images onto one

side of a sheet of paper, as shown

■ 2-Up Landscape – Copies two landscape original images onto

one side of a sheet of paper, with the first page above the second, as shown.

■ 4-Up Portrait – Copies four portrait original images onto one

side of a sheet of paper, with the first and second image above the third and fourth, as shown.

■ 4-Up Landscape – Copies four landscape page images onto

one side of a sheet of paper, with the first and second image above the third and fourth, as shown.

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Note

The copies do not begin printing until the system has scanned all of the originals for the first page.

Repeating Images on a Sheet

You can have several copies of one original image copied onto one side of a sheet of paper. This is useful when you want to make multiple copies of a small image.

To have the image repeated on a sheet:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Repeat Image, then press the Enter button.

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3. To have the image repeated in several rows: a. Select Rows, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a number from 1 to 10, then

press the Enter button.

4. To have the image repeated in several columns: a. Select Columns, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a number from 1 to 10, then

press the Enter button.

The factory default is Off; (1 row and 1 column).

Centering the Image

You can automatically center the copy image on the page, or within each area of a page that has multiple copy images (N-Up). To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Auto Center, then press the Enter button.

3. Select either On (to automatically center the image) or Off, then press the Enter button.

The factory default is Off.

Shifting the Image

In some cases, you may want to make copies on letterhead, colored paper, or transparencies. After loading the special paper in the tray, select that tray for use for your copies. To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Margin Shift, then press the Enter button.

3. To increase the margin on the long edge of the copy: a. Select Long Edge, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a number from 0 through

2.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0 through 50 mm (in 1 mm increments),

then press the Enter button.

4. To increase the margin on the short edge of the copy: a. Select Short Edge, then press the Enter button.

b. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to a number from 0 through

2.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments) or from 0 through 50 mm (in 1 mm increments),

then press the Enter button.

When you select margin shift, the right side of the control panel display has a page icon with arrows showing the direction that the image shifts.

The factory default is Off; (long edge margin of 0 and short edge margin of 0).

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Output Adjustments

This section includes:

■ "Collating Copies" on page 3-14

■ "Making Copy Documents with Covers" on page 3-15

■ "Using Blank Separators" on page 3-15

Collating Copies

When you are making several copies of a multi-page original, you can automatically collate the output. For example, if you are making three single-sided copies of a six page original and select collated, the copies are printed in this order:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

If you select uncollated, the copies are printed in this order:

1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6

Press the Output button on the control panel to change the selection to Collated or Uncollated.

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Making Copy Documents with Covers

You can have the first and/or last pages of your copy job printed on paper from another tray. That tray could contain colored paper or card stock.

To select the type of covers and the tray to use for the cover paper:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Covers, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ Off – Prints all pages of your copy job on the same paper. (Factory default value)

■ Front – Prints the first page of your copy job on paper from another tray.

■ Back – Prints the last page of your copy job on paper from another tray.

■ Front & Back – Prints the first and last pages of your copy job on paper from another

tray.

4. If you selected cover pages, Cover Tray displays. Select a tray to use for the cover pages,

then press the Enter button.

When you select cover pages, the right side of the control panel display has a cover page icon.

Using Blank Separators

When you create copies on transparencies or other special media, you may want to insert blank separator pages between each copy.

After you select the tray that contains the media you want to use for the copies (see "Setting the Copy Default Tray" on page 3-4), use the control panel to turn on blank separators and select the tray to use for the separation pages:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Blank Separators, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ Off – Does not insert separation pages between your copies. (Factory default value)

■ On – Inserts a blank separation page between every page of the copy job.

4. If you selected On, select the tray to use for the blank separators, then press the Enter

button.

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Advanced Copying

This section includes:

■ "Copying Books" on page 3-16

■ "Creating Booklets" on page 3-17

Copying Books

When copying from a book, you have many choices. You can copy the left and/or right pages from an open book as separate images or you can copy just the left page or just the right page.

Note

You must use the document glass to make copies from books.

To select special book copying:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Book Copy, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ Off – Copies an open book as one image. (Factory default value)

■ Both Pages – Copies the left and the right pages of an open book as two images.

■ Left Page Only – Copies just the left page of an open book.

■ Right Page Only – Copies just the right page of an open book.

4. If you selected book copy, Gutter Erase displays so you can specify the measurement of

the gutter (the distance between the left and right pages). Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll to either:

■ A value from 0.0 to 2.0 inches (in 0.1 inch increments), then press the Enter button.

■ A value from 0 to 50 mm (in 1 mm increments), then press the Enter button.

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Creating Booklets

You can have two original pages copied onto each side of a sheet of paper in the correct order so that you can fold the copy pages into a booklet. The size of the images are reduced proportionally to fit on the selected paper. You can combine this feature with the Book Copy option to reproduce bound documents.

To select booklet copies:

1. On the control panel, press the Copy button.

2. In the menu, select Create Booklet, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ Off – Does not create a booklet. (Factory default value)

■ 1-Sided Original – Creates a booklet from 1-sided originals.

■ 2-Sided Original – Creates a booklet from 2-sided originals.

When you select a booklet option, the right side of the control panel display has a booklet icon.

Note

The system does not print the copies until it has scanned all of the originals.

Note

When you create a booklet, the output is automatically set to 2-sided with no blank separators.

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Managing Copy Functions

This section includes:

■ "Setting Whether a Copy Job Interrupts a Print Job" on page 3-18

■ "Using a Color Copy Password" on page 3-19

Setting Whether a Copy Job Interrupts a Print Job

Normally, the system interrupts print jobs when users make copies. Printing continues while the system scans the originals. When the copies are ready to print, the print job pauses, the copies print, then the print job resumes.

Set the print interrupt option at the control panel.

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Print Job Interrupt, then press the Enter button.

5. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button:

■ On – Interrupts print jobs when you make copies. (Factory default value)

■ Off – Allows print jobs to finish before printing copies.

For more information about system controls, see the Features chapter of this guide.

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Using a Color Copy Password

You can set a password to limit access to the color copy function. The system prompts users to enter the password when they press the Color Mode button to select color copies.

Use the control panel to enable, disable, or change the color copy password.

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select General Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select System Controls, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Color Copy Password, then press the Enter button.

5. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button:

■ Enable Password – Sets a color copy password. At the prompt, use the numeric

keypad to enter a 4-digit password, then press the Enter button.

■ Disable Password – Allows color copies without a password. At the prompt, use

the numeric keypad to enter the current color copy password, then press the Enter button.

■ Change Password – Changes the existing color copy password. At the prompt, use

the numeric keypad to enter the current color copy password, press the Enter button, enter a new 4-digit password, then press the Enter button.

Note

The Disable and Change Password options are only available when a password has already been enabled.

Note

If you forget your color copy password, you can reset the system controls to disable the password. Select General Setup, then press the Enter button, select System

Controls, then press the Enter button, select Reset System Controls, and then press

the Enter button. For more information about system controls, see the Features chapter of this guide.

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Scanning

This chapter includes:

■ "Basic Scanning" on page 4-2

■ "Installing the Scan Driver" on page 4-4

■ "Adjusting Scanning Options" on page 4-5

■ "Retrieving Images" on page 4-11

■ "Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options" on page 4-18

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Basic Scanning

This section includes:

■ "Overview" on page 4-2

■ "Scanning the Originals at the System" on page 4-3

■ "Retrieving the Scanned Images" on page 4-4

Videos are available with instructions for basic scanning. Videos are located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/c2424support.

Overview

The scanning procedure used with the WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer differs from that of desktop scanners. Because the system is normally connected to a network rather than directly to a computer, the user scans a document or image at the system, then uses their computer to retrieve the scanned image.

Scanned images are normally stored on the system’s hard drive, in either the Public Folder or in a private folder. Users can also choose to scan images directly to their computer (Windows only).

Note

Jobs can print while you are scanning originals or retrieving files from the system hard drive.

File Names

The system creates file names for scanned images using the current date and time. For information about setting the system date and time, see the Features chapter of this guide.

File Sizes

The size of scanned image files varies based on the image that is scanned and the scan resolution and color options selected:

■ The higher the scan resolution, the larger the file size.

■ An image scanned in color will have a larger file size than the same image scanned in

black and white.

For more information, see "Setting the Scan Resolution" on page 4-7 and "Selecting Color or Black and White Images" on page 4-8.

For information about managing system disk space, see "Deleting Image Files" on page 4-19.

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Scanning the Originals at the System

Follow these steps to scan an image at the system:

Note

To clear the settings from the previous job, press the Clear All button twice.

1. Load the originals to be scanned. Use either the document glass or the document feeder.

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Document Feeder

Insert originals faceup with the top entering the feeder first. Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals.

Document Glass

Lift the document feeder, then place the original facedown on the back, left corner of the document glass.

2. Press the Scan button. A list of scanning options appears on the control panel screen.

3. If desired, change the destination of the scanned images. If you choose a private folder or a

PC name, you may also need to enter the correct numeric password. For information, see "Setting the Scan Destination" on page 4-6.

4. Press the Start button on the right side of the control panel.

Unless you changed the destination in Step 3, the image is scanned to the public folder on the system’s hard drive.

Note

If you placed originals in the document feeder, the images are placed in a multi-page file. Scanning continues until the document feeder is empty.

5. When you finish scanning to a password protected location, press the Clear/Clear All

button twice. This prevents the next person that uses the system from scanning files to or deleting files from that location.

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Installing the Scan Driver

Retrieving the Scanned Images

The method you use to retrieve scanned images depends on how the system is connected to the network and the destination you chose for the scanned image.

■ If the system is connected to a network, you can copy the image files from the Public

Folder or a private folder on the system’s hard drive to your computer’s hard drive using CentreWare IS, or using the Xerox Scan Utility (Windows only).

■ If the system has either a USB or network connection, you can import the images from the

Public Folder or a private folder on the system’s hard drive into an application on your computer by using the application’s Insert, Acquire, or Import menu selection.

■ If you scanned images directly to your Windows computer, you can retrieve the images

from the My Scanned Images folder on your computer.

For more information, see "Retrieving Images" on page 4-11.

Installing the Scan Driver

If you plan to either import the scanned images directly into an application (such as Photoshop or Word) or scan directly to your computer, you must install the Xerox scan driver.

Xerox provides scan drivers for the Windows and Macintosh operating systems along with the printer drivers on the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM that came with your system.

Note

Xerox scan drivers can also be found on the web at www.xerox.com/office/drivers

To install the scan driver:

1. Insert the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM in your computer.

2. Click the Install Drivers link.

3. Click the Install Printer and Scan Drivers link, then follow the instructions to install the

drivers.

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Adjusting Scanning Options

This section includes:

■ "Setting Up a Private Folder for Scanning" on page 4-5

■ "Setting the Scan Destination" on page 4-6

■ "Setting the Scan Resolution" on page 4-7

■ "Automatically Suppressing Background Variations" on page 4-7

■ "Selecting Color or Black and White Images" on page 4-8

■ "Specifying 1-Sided or 2-Sided Originals" on page 4-8

■ "Specifying the Original Type" on page 4-9

■ "Setting the Original Size" on page 4-9

■ "Setting a Scan Password for Your Computer (Windows Only)" on page 4-10

■ "Calibrating the Scanner" on page 4-10

Setting Up a Private Folder for Scanning

If the system is connected on a network, you can create a private folder on the system’s hard drive into which you can scan images. You can protect your private folder with a password to prevent others from viewing or retrieving your scanned images.

To create a private folder:

1. Access CentreWare IS: a. Launch your web browser.

b. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field

(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

Note

You can find the IP address on the “Configuration Page” or the “Startup Page. You can also view the IP address on the control panel; press the System Setup button, select

Information, press the Enter button, select System Identification, press the

Enter button, then scroll down until you see the IP address.

2. Click the Scans button to view the Scans tab.

3. Under Private Folders on the left side of the screen, click Create Folder.

4. In the Create Folder window: a. Enter the name you want to give to the private folder. The name can have a maximum

of 10 alphanumeric characters.

b. If desired, enter a 4-digit numeric password twice. c. Click the Save Changes button.

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Setting the Scan Destination

You can select one of three destinations for your scanned image:

■ Public Folder – Places the scanned image in the Public Folder on the system’s hard

drive, where it can be accessed by any user on the network that connects to the system. (Factory default selection)

■ <private folder> – Places the scanned image in a private folder on the system’s hard

drive.

■ <user name> – Places the scanned image in the My Scanned Images folder on the

user’s computer hard drive. (Windows only.)

For information about creating private folders, see "Setting Up a Private Folder for Scanning" on page 4-5.

To select the destination for your scanned images:

1. On the control panel, press the Scan button.

2. In the menu, select Scan To, then press the Enter button. The system displays a list of

available destinations.

Note

Private folders and user names are listed alphabetically below Public Folder. If there are more than 10, the names are placed in alphabetic subgroups. If users have the Xerox Scan Utility open on their computers, the first two user names appear with an * at the top of list.

3. Select Public Folder, <private folder>, or <user name>, then press the

Enter button.

If there are more than 10 private folders or user names, select the menu for the alphabetic subgroup, press the Enter button, select the private folder or user name, then press the Enter button.

4. If you selected a password protected private folder or user name in Step 3, use the keypad

on the control panel to enter the correct 4-digit numeric password, then press the Enter button.

Note

When you finish scanning to a password protected location, press the Clear/Clear All button twice. This prevents the next person that uses the system from scanning files to or deleting files from that location.

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Setting the Scan Resolution

Depending on the way you are going to use the scanned image, you may want to change the scan resolution. Scan resolution affects the size of the scanned image file as well as the quality.

To select the scan resolution:

1. On the control panel, press the Scan button.

2. In the menu, select Scan Resolution, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the following, then press the Enter button.

■ 100x100 – Produces the lowest resolution and smallest file size.

■ 200x200 – Produces low resolution and small file size.

■ 300x300 – Produces medium resolution and medium file size.

The following resolution options are available on systems configured with 512 MB RAM or greater:

■ 400x400 – Produces high resolution and large file size.

■ 600x600 – Produces the highest resolution and largest file size.

Automatically Suppressing Background Variations

Sometimes, two-sided originals on thin paper show some of the text or images from the back side of the paper. To improve your scanned images from this type of original, use the Auto

Suppression setting to minimize the sensitivity of the scanner to variations in light

background colors.

To change this setting:

1. On the control panel, press the Scan button.

2. In the menu, select Auto Suppression, then press the Enter button.

3. Select either On or Off, then press the Enter button. The factory default is Off.

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Selecting Color or Black and White Images

You can scan the image in color or in black and white. Selecting black and white significantly reduces the file size of the scanned images.

Press the Color Mode button on the control panel to change the selection to Color or B/W.

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Specifying 1-Sided or 2-Sided Originals

When you use the document feeder to scan 2-sided originals, set this option in order to have both sides scanned to produce a multi-page scanned image file.

Press the 2-Sided button on the control panel to change the selection to:

■ 1 to 1 – Scans just one side of the originals. (Factory default value)

■ 2 to 1 – Scans both sides of the originals.

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Adjusting Scanning Options

Specifying the Original Type

You can have the scanner optimize the appearance of the output according to the contents of the original.

Press the Original Type button on the control panel to change the selection to:

■ Photo – Optimizes for photograph prints.

■ Graphics – Optimizes for constant-colored areas.

■ Mixed – Optimizes for magazines and newspaper photographs.

■ Tex t – Optimizes for black and white or colored text.

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Setting the Original Size

You can specify the size of the original so that the correct area is scanned. To do this:

1. On the control panel, press the Scan button.

2. In the menu, select Original Size, then press the Enter button.

3. Select one of the preset sizes or Tray/ Auto (the factory default), then press the Enter

button.

If you select Tray/ Auto and you are using the document glass, each original is prescanned to determine its size.

If you select Tray/ Auto and you are using the document feeder, the scanned area is the same size as the current copy paper size.

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Setting a Scan Password for Your Computer (Windows Only)

You can prevent others from scanning images directly to your computer by setting a password. The control panel will prompt users for the password when they select your computer as the scan destination.

Use the Xerox Scan Utility to set a scanning password for your computer.

1. Right-click the icon on the taskbar (in the lower-right corner of your screen),

then select Xerox Scan Utility on the popup menu.

Note

If the icon is not in the taskbar, select the Windows Start menu, select Programs, select Xerox Office Printing, select Scanning, and then select Xerox Scan Utility.

2. In the Location drop-down box, select My Scanned Images.

3. From the Settings menu, select Scan to PC.

4. Enter the desired 4-digit numeric password in each of the password boxes.

5. Click the OK button.

Note

See "Using the Xerox Scan Utility (Windows Only)" on page 4-13 for more information about the Xerox Scan Utility. See "Setting the Scan Destination" on page 4-6 for more information about scanning images to your computer.

Calibrating the Scanner

Perform the scanner calibration procedure if you replace your original scanner or document feeder. Scanner calibration adjusts the output quality of the front and back pages of 2-sided originals in relation to each other. This procedure should not need to be performed as part of normal system operation.

For more information about calibrating the scanner, go to the Xerox infoSMART Knowledge Base at www.xerox.com/office/c2424infoSMART

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Retrieving Images

This section includes:

■ "Viewing and Retrieving Scanned Images" on page 4-12

■ "Using CentreWare IS" on page 4-12

■ "Using the Xerox Scan Utility (Windows Only)" on page 4-13

■ "Importing Scanned Images into Another Application" on page 4-14

■ "Using the Xerox Image Importer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and

Windows Server 2003 (TCP/IP)" on page 4-14

■ "Using the WIA Image Manager on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (USB)"

on page 4-15

■ "Using the Xerox Image Importer on Macintosh OS X" on page 4-16

The following table lists the various methods to view and retrieve scanned image files and shows which methods are available for specific operating systems.

Windows Macintosh Unix

XP,

Method 98, Me NT4 2000

Using CentreWare IS

Using the Xerox Scan Utility

Importing into another application

● = Available with a TCP/IP network connection.

■ = Available with a USB connection.

* = The standard installation allows for retrieving images from the Public Folder.

●●●● ● ● ●

Server 2003

●●

●

■

OS 9.x

●

■*

OS X, Version

10.x

●

■

Note

Using a method other than CentreWare IS requires installation of the scan driver from the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM. For more information, see "Installing the Scan Driver" on page 4-4.

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Viewing and Retrieving Scanned Images

Using CentreWare IS

If your multifunction system is connected on a network, you can use CentreWare IS to view, retrieve, and delete scanned images from the Public Folder or from a private folder on the system’s hard drive.

1. Access CentreWare IS: a. Launch your web browser.

b. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field

(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

Note

You can find the IP address on the “Configuration Page” or the “Startup Page. You can also view the IP address on the control panel; press the System Setup button, select

Information, press the Enter button, select System Identification, press the

Enter button, then scroll down until you see the IP address.

2. Click the Scans button to view the Scans tab.

CentreWare IS displays thumbnails of the images in the Public Folder on the system’s hard drive.

3. If you want to see thumbnails of the images in a private folder: a. On the left side of the screen under Private Folders, click the name of the private

folder in the list.

b. If the private folder has a numeric password, enter the password and click the OK

button.

4. In the Retrieve As drop-down list to the right of the image that you want to retrieve, select

the desired file format.

5. Click the Go button for that file.

Note

If you want to delete that file, click the Delete button instead. To delete all of the files in that folder, click the Delete All button below the thumbnails.

6. Follow the prompts to save the image to the desired location on your computer (Windows),

or save the image from the application in which it opened (Macintosh).

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Using the Xerox Scan Utility (Windows Only)

You can use the Xerox Scan Utility to view, open, and delete scanned image files.

1. If you scanned images directly to your computer, the Xerox Scan Utility

automatically opens. If it is not open, right-click the icon on the taskbar (in the lower-right corner of your screen), then select Xerox Scan Utility on the popup menu.

Note

If the icon is not in the taskbar, select the Windows Start menu, select Programs, select Xerox Office Printing, select Scanning, and then select Xerox Scan Utility.

2. From the Location drop-down list, select a folder to view those scanned images.

The window displays thumbnails of the images in the selected location. The date and time that the image was scanned displays below each thumbnail.

Note

If you recently scanned an image and do not see it displayed, click the Refresh button.

3. If you want to change the size of the thumbnails, select the View menu, select

Thumbnail Size, then select a size.

4. To retrieve an image from the Public Folder or from a private folder, click to highlight the

image, then click the Retrieve button.

The scan utility retrieves the image from the system and places it in your My Scanned Images folder.

Note

If you want to delete the image you selected, click the Delete button instead.

For more information, select the Help menu item to view the online help.

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Importing Scanned Images into Another Application

If the system has either a USB or TCP/IP connection, you can import scanned images directly into an application on your computer by using the application’s Insert, Acquire, or Import menu selection.

Using the Xerox Image Importer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 (TCP/IP)

If the system has a TCP/IP network connection, use the following procedure to import images into an application:

1. Start the application and open the file in which you want to place the image.

2. Select the menu item to acquire the image.

For example, if you are using Word to place an image in a document, select Custom Insert, select Picture, select From Scanner or Camera, select the scanner, and click the Custom Insert button.

3. In the upper left part of the Xerox Image Importer window, select the location of the

image from the Location drop-down list. You can select the Public Folder, a <private folder>, or the My Scanned Images folder.

Note

If you are prompted, enter the 4-digit numeric password for the folder you selected.

The Xerox Image Importer window displays thumbnails of the images in that folder. The date and time that the image was scanned displays below each thumbnail.

■ If you move your mouse over the thumbnail, a popup message shows information

including the resolution and size of the image file.

■ If you want to change the size of the thumbnails, select the View menu, select

Thumbnail Size, then select Small, Medium, or Big. If you recently scanned an image and do not see it displayed, click the Refresh button.

4. If desired, you can change the color and resolution of the imported image. For more

information, see "Changing the Xerox Image Importer Settings in Windows" on page 4-15.

5. Click to highlight the image you want to import.

Some applications allow you to import multiple images at one time. To select more than one image, hold down the Ctrl or Shift button on your keyboard as you select another image. To import all of the images in the folder, select the Edit menu, then select Select All.

6. Click the Import button. A copy of the image is transferred to that location in your

application.

Note

If you want to delete the images you selected, click the Delete button instead. For more information about the Image Importer, select the Help menu item to view the online help.

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Changing the Xerox Image Importer Settings in Windows

When you import images using the Xerox Image Importer, you can change the color and resolution of the imported image.

1. Select the Settings menu, then select Import Options to open the Image Import Options

dialog box.

2. If desired, move the slider to change the resolution.

■ If you select Best, images are imported using the same resolution that they were

scanned.

■ If you select Fair, the images are imported at a resolution of 100x100. The lower the

resolution, the shorter the time to import the image.

3. If you want all images to be imported in black and white select Import Image as Black

and White. This selection shortens the time to import the image.

4. Click the OK button to save your changes and exit the dialog box.

To have the system automatically delete the image from the hard drive of the WorkCentre C2424 system after it is imported, select the Settings menu, then select Delete After Import so there is a checkbox on this menu item.

Using the WIA Image Manager on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (USB)

If the system has a USB connection, you can import images from the Public Folder on the system’s hard drive.

Note

To import images using the WIA image manager, the Xerox Scan Utility must be running in the taskbar. If the icon is not in the taskbar, select the Windows Start menu, select Programs, select Xerox Office Printing, select Scanning, and then select Xerox Scan Utility.

To import scanned images into an application:

1. Start the application and open the file in which you want to place the image.

2. Select the menu item to acquire the image.

For example, if you are using Word to place an image in a document, select Insert, select Picture, select From Scanner or Camera, select the scanner, and click the OK button.

3. In the Get Pictures from WIA Xerox WorkCentre C2424 window, open the Public

Folder folder to view thumbnails of the images in that folder.

4. To see details of an image file: a. Click to select the image.

b. Click View picture information to view the Properties dialog box, which shows the

date and time that the image was scanned and the file size.

c. Click the OK button to close the dialog box.

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5. Click to highlight the image you want to import.

6. Click the Get Pictures button.

A copy of the image is transferred to that location in your application.

Note

If you want to delete the images you selected, click the Delete button instead.

Using the Xerox Image Importer on Macintosh OS X

The Xerox Image Importer driver (TWAIN) is part of the standard installation for Macintosh OS X. To import images into an application:

1. Start the application and open the file in which you want to place the image.

2. Select the menu item to acquire the image.

For example, if you are using Word to place an image in a document, select Insert, select Picture, select From Scanner or Camera, select the scanner, and click the Acquire

button.

3. In the upper left part of the Xerox Image Importer window, select the location of the

image from the Location drop-down list. You can select the Public folder or a private folder.

Note

If you are prompted, enter the 4-digit numeric password for the folder you selected.

The Xerox Image Importer window displays thumbnails of the images in that folder. The date and time that the image was scanned displays below each thumbnail.

■ If you move your mouse over the thumbnail, a popup message shows information

including the resolution and size of the image file.

■ If you want to change the size of the thumbnails, move the slider near the lower-right

corner of the window.

Note

For more information about the Image Importer, click the Help button to view the online help.

4. If desired, change the import settings. For more information, see "Changing the Xerox

Image Importer Settings on a Macintosh" on page 4-17.

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5. Click to highlight one or more images that you want to import. To select more than one

image, hold down the Command button on your keyboard as you select an image.

To import all of the images in the folder, click the Select All checkbox.

Note

If you recently scanned an image and don’t see it displayed, click the Refresh button.

6. Click the Import button.

A copy of the image is transferred to that location in your application.

Note

If you want to delete the images you selected, click the Delete button instead.

Changing the Xerox Image Importer Settings on a Macintosh

To change the color and resolution used when images are imported:

1. Click the Settings button to open the Image Import Options dialog box.

2. If desired, move the slider to change the resolution. If you select As Scanned, images are

imported using the same resolution that they were scanned. If you select Least, the images are imported at a resolution of 100x100. The lower the resolution, the shorter the time to import the image.

3. If you want all images to be imported in black, white, and gray, select Import Image as

Black and White. This selection shortens the time to import the image.

4. Click the OK button to save your changes and exit the dialog box.

To have the system automatically delete the image from the hard drive of the WorkCentre C2424 system after it is imported, select Delete After Import on the lower-left corner of the Image Importer window.

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Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options

This section includes:

■ "Viewing Images" on page 4-18

■ "Deleting Image Files" on page 4-19

■ "Controlling Scanning Policies" on page 4-21

Viewing Images

The image files are stored on the system’s hard drive with unique file names that indicate the date and time of the scan: yyyy-mm-dd@hh.mm.ss.tif. However, these file names do not describe the image. To see the content of the image files:

■ View thumbnails of the images using CentreWare IS (page 4-12) or the Xerox Scan

Control (page 4-13).

■ View thumbnails of the images using another application (page 4-14).

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Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options

Deleting Image Files

When you press the Scan button on the control panel, the display shows the <%> Full indicating how much hard drive space has been used to store scanned images. If a new scanned image would exceed the available space on the hard drive, the control panel displays an error message indicating that the hard drive is full; scanning cannot continue until some files are deleted to create enough space.

Note

The size of scanned image files varies based on the scan resolution and color options selected.

To save space on the hard drive, periodically delete scanned images that are no longer needed. You can delete files using:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Note

When you retrieve a scanned image directly into an application, you can have the image automatically deleted from the WorkCentre system’s hard drive after it is imported into an application. For more information, see "Using the Xerox Image Importer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 (TCP/IP)" on page 4-14 and "Using the Xerox Image Importer on Macintosh OS X" on page 4-16.

Using the Control Panel to Delete Image Files

To remove all scan files from a folder:

1. At the control panel, press the Scan button.

2. In the menu, select the folder; see "Setting the Scan Destination" on page 4-6.

3. Select Clear Folder, then press the Enter button.

4. When prompted whether you want to remove all scan files from this folder, select Yes,

then press the Enter button.

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Using CentreWare IS to Delete Image Files

You can remove some or all scan files from a folder:

1. Access CentreWare IS: a. Launch your web browser.

b. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field

(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

Note

You can find the IP address on the “Configuration Page” or the “Startup Page. You can also view the IP address on the control panel; press the System Setup button, select

Information, press the Enter button, select System Identification, press the

Enter button, then scroll down until you see the IP address.

2. Click the Scans button to view the Scans tab.

3. If you want to delete scanned images from a private folder: a. Click the name of the private folder in the list on the left side of the screen.

b. Enter the password for that private folder.

4. If you want to delete all image files in that folder, click the Delete All button.

5. If you want to delete a specific file, click the Delete button to the right of that file.

Note

You can automatically delete images from the public folder or private folders. Under Administrative on the left side of the screen, click Folder Cleanup and enter your

password (if prompted). Refer to the online help for more information.

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Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options

Controlling Scanning Policies

Administrators can control the scanning policies, including requirements for passwords when setting up private folders.

1. Access CentreWare IS: a. Launch your web browser.

b. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field

(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

Note

You can find the IP address on the “Configuration Page” or the “Startup Page. You can also view the IP address on the control panel; press the System Setup button, select

Information, press the Enter button, select System Identification, press the

Enter button, then scroll down until you see the IP address.

2. Click the Scans button to view the Scans tab.

3. Under Administrative on the left side of the screen, click General and enter your

password (if prompted).

4. Make desired changes to the scan policy settings. Refer to the online help for more

information.

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Printing

This chapter includes:

■ "Basic Printing" on page 5-2

■ "Print Fonts" on page 5-3

■ "Adjusting Printing Options" on page 5-6

■ "Automatic 2-Sided Printing" on page 5-12

■ "Transparencies" on page 5-14

■ "Envelopes" on page 5-18

■ "Labels, Business Cards, and Index Cards" on page 5-23

■ "Specialty Paper" on page 5-28

■ "Custom Size Paper" on page 5-49

■ "Advanced Options" on page 5-52

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Basic Printing

This section includes:

■ "Overview of Basic Steps" on page 5-2

■ "Factors Affecting Printing Performance" on page 5-2

Overview of Basic Steps

Follow these steps to print jobs:

1. Load paper in the tray. For information about loading trays, see the Loading Media chapter

of this guide, or go to Getting Started/Loading Media on the User Documentation CDROM.

2. If prompted by the control panel, either confirm the paper type and size or change it as

required.

3. From the application, access the Print dialog box.

4. If desired, select printing options in the printer driver.

■ For information about accessing and using the driver, see "Obtaining the Printer

Driver" on page 5-6.

■ For information about specifying print options, see "Adjusting Printing Options" on

page 5-6.

5. Send the job to the printer from the application’s Print dialog box.

Factors Affecting Printing Performance

Many factors affect a print job. They include the print speed (stated in number of pages per

minute), the media used, download time, and system processing time.

The computer download time and system processing time are affected by several factors including:

■ System memory

■ Connection type (network or USB)

■ Network operating system

■ System configuration

■ File size and type of graphics

■ Computer speed

Note

Additional system memory (RAM) may improve overall printer functions, but will not increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of the system.

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Print Fonts

This section includes:

■ "Types of Fonts" on page 5-3

■ "Viewing a List of System Fonts Available for Printing" on page 5-3

■ "Printing a List of System Fonts" on page 5-4

■ "Downloading Fonts" on page 5-5

Types of Fonts

Your system uses the following types of fonts for printing:

■ Printer-resident PostScript and PCL fonts, which are always available for printing

■ Fonts downloaded into system memory

■ Fonts downloaded with your print job from the application

Adobe Type Manager (ATM) software enables your computer to display these fonts on your computer screen as they will appear in your prints.

If you do not have ATM on your computer:

1. Install ATM from the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM.

2. Install the system’s screen fonts for your computer from the ATM folder.

Viewing a List of System Fonts Available for Printing

To view a list of available PCL or PostScript fonts, use CentreWare IS:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click the Properties button.

4. Click the Web Server folder on the left sidebar, then click Font Files.

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Printing a List of System Fonts

To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts, use:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

■ The printer driver

Using the Control Panel

To print either a PCL font list or a PostScript font list and samples from the control panel:

1. Press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Information, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Information Pages, then press the Enter button.

4. Select either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the Enter button to print.

Using CentreWare IS

To print either a PostScript or PCL font list from CentreWare IS:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click the Print button.

4. Select the appropriate Font List.

5. Click the Print button.

Using a Windows Printer Driver

To print either a PostScript or PCL font list from your printer driver:

1. Select Start, select Settings, then select Printers.

2. Right-click the WorkCentre C2424 system, then select Properties.

3. Select the Troubleshooting tab.

4. In the Printer Information Pages drop-down list, select PostScript Font List or PCL Font List.

5. Click the Print button.

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Downloading Fonts

To supplement the resident fonts (which are always available for printing), downloadable fonts can be sent from your computer and stored in the system’s memory or on the system’s hard drive.

Note

If you turn the system off, the fonts you download to memory are deleted. You must download them again when you turn the system on.

Before printing, verify that the fonts specified in your document are installed in the system or are set up to download correctly. If your document has a font not currently in your system, or downloaded with your print job, a different font will be used.

The system accepts the following downloadable fonts for printing:

■ PCL

■ Type 1

■ Type 3

■ TrueType (scalable to any point size; looks the same on-screen and printed).

Downloading Fonts from the CentreWare Font Management Utility

The CentreWare Font Management Utility (FMU) is a Windows and Macintosh application that helps manage fonts, macros and forms on a printer’s hard drive. Downloading fonts to a printer can improve printing performance and reduce network traffic. You can list, print, delete, and download PostScript and PCL fonts using the Font Management Utility.

To download the Font Management Utility, go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers Key word search FMU.

and use the

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Adjusting Printing Options

This section includes:

■ "Obtaining the Printer Driver" on page 5-6

■ "Setting the Print Default Tray" on page 5-7

■ "Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)" on page 5-8

■ "Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Windows)" on page 5-8

■ "Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh)" on page 5-10

For information about special printing options, see "Advanced Options" on page 5-52.

Obtaining the Printer Driver

To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver.

Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems. The following printer drivers are available:

Printer Driver Source* Description

Windows PostScript Driver CD-ROM and

Web

PCL Driver Web only The Printer Command Language driver can

Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver (Windows)

Macintosh OS Driver CD-ROM and

UNIX Driver (Linux, Solaris) Web only This driver enables printing from a UNIX

Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to any

Web

The PostScript driver is recommended to take full advantage of your system's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default printer driver)

be used for applications requiring PCL.

NoteNoteNote

For Windows 2000 and Windows XP only.

Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. This is especially helpful for mobile professionals who travel to multiple locations and need to print to different printers.

This driver enables printing from a Macintosh OS 9.x or OS X (version 10.1 and higher).

operating system.

Find certain drivers on the WorkCentre C2424 Software CD-ROM that came with your system. All of these printer drivers can be found on the web at www.xerox.com/office/drivers

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Setting the Print Default Tray

To select the default tray for printing, use either:

■ The control panel

■ CentreWare IS

Note

The printer driver overrides the control panel and CentreWare IS settings.

Using the Control Panel

To select the default tray for printing:

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.

2. In the menu, select Job Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

3. Select Print Defaults Setup, then press the Enter button.

4. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the Enter button.

5. Select Paper Source, then press the Enter button.

6. Scroll to the desired tray or Auto Select.

7. Press the Enter button to save the changes.

Using CentreWare IS

To select the default tray for printing:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter your system’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the General folder on the left sidebar, then click Printer Defaults.

5. Scroll to Print Mode Settings, then select the tray from the Paper Source drop-down list.

6. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

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Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)

Printer preferences control all of your jobs, unless you overwrite them specifically for your job. For example, if you want to use automatic 2-sided printing for most jobs, set this option in printer settings.

1. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers.

2. In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your printer.

3. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties.

4. Make selections from the driver tabs. See the “Printing Options for Windows Operating

Systems” table for specific printing options.

5. Click the OK button to save your selections.

Note

For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help.

Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Windows)

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

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

box.

2. Select the WorkCentre C2424 Copier-Printer for use and click its Properties button to

open the printer driver.

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

4. Click the OK button to save your selections.

5. Print the job.

Note

For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help.

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Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems

Adjusting Printing Options

Operating System

Windows 2000,

Driver Tab Printing Options

Layout tab Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003

Paper/Quality tab

Output Options tab

TekColor tab

Windows NT Page Setup tab

Paper/Quality tab

Output Options tab

■ Orientation

■ 2-sided printing

■ Pages per sheet

■ Paper type, size, and tray selection

■ Cover pages

■ Print quality

■ Separation pages

■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints

■ End of job notification

■ Color corrections

■ Black & white conversion

■ Orientation

■ 2-sided printing

■ Paper type, size, and tray selection

■ Cover pages

■ Print quality

■ Separation pages

■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints

Windows 98 or Windows Me

TekColor tab

Setup tab

Output Options tab

TekColor tab

■ Color corrections

■ Black & white conversion

■ Paper type, size, and tray selection

■ Orientation

■ 2-sided printing

■ Print quality

■ End of job notification

■ Separation pages

■ Cover pages

■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints

■ Color corrections

■ Black & white conversion

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Adjusting Printing Options

Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh)

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

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

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

Note

In Macintosh OS X, click Save Preset on the Print menu screen to save the current printer settings. You can create multiple presets and save each with its own distinctive name and printer settings. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in the Presets list.

3. Click Print to print the job.

See the following table for specific printing options. For more information, see "Advanced Options" on page 5-52.

Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings

Operating System Driver Drop-Down Title Printing Options

Mac OS X, version

10.1 and higher

Copies & Pages

Layout

Output Options

Printer Features

Image Quality

Error Handling

Paper Feed

■ Copies

■ Pages

■ Pages Per Sheet

■ Layout Direction

■ Border

■ Save as File

■ Format

■ Separation Page Source

■ Separation Page (On/Off)

■ Feature Sets

■ Print Quality

■ PostScript Errors

■ Tray Switching

■ All pages from

■ First page from

■ Remaining from

Summary Summary of all printer driver settings

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Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings (Continued)

Operating System Driver Drop-Down Title Printing Options

Mac OS 9.x General ■ Copies

■ Pages

■ Paper Source

Adjusting Printing Options

Background Printing

Color Matching

Cover Page

Font Settings

Job Logging

Layout

Save as File

■ Print in

■ Print Time

■ Print Color

■ Intent

■ Printer Profile

■ Print Cover Page

■ Cover Page Paper Source

■ Font Documentation

■ Font Downloading

■ If there is a PostScript error

■ Job Documentation

■ Job Documentation Folder

■ Pages per Sheet

■ Border

■ Print on Both Sides

■ Format

■ PostScr ipt Level

■ Data Format

■ Font Inclusion

Print Quality

Job Type

Advanced Options 1

Advanced Options 2

■ 600 x 600 dpi

■ True 1200 x 1200 dpi

■ Image Smoothing

■ Normal

■ Proof Print

■ Saved Print

■ Secure Print

■ Paper Destination

■ Paper Types

■ Offset Collated Sets

■ Edge-to-Edge Printing

■ Media Mismatch Policy

■ Separation Page Source

■ Separation Page

■ Last Page Paper Source

■ Draft Mode

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Automatic 2-Sided Printing

This section includes:

■ "Guidelines" on page 5-12

■ "Binding Edge" on page 5-12

■ "Overview of Steps for 2-Sided Printing" on page 5-13

■ "Selecting 2-Sided Printing in the Driver" on page 5-13

Guidelines

Before printing a 2-sided document, verify that you are using paper that meets the following requirements:

Type/Size/Weight Tray

Plain paper

Letter, A4, Legal, Executive, A5, Statement, US Folio, B5 ISO, B5 JIS

60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)

Xerox Phaser Postcards

Xerox Phaser Trifold Brochures

Xerox Phaser Professional Solid Ink Glossy Paper

Custom size paper

Width: 140–216 mm (5.5–8.5 in.) and Height: 210–356 mm (8.3–14.0 in.)

60–120 g/m

(16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover)

All Trays

Tra y 1

Binding Edge

When you use the printer driver to select 2-sided printing, also select the binding edge, which determines how the pages turn. The actual outcome depends on the orientation (portrait or landscape) of images on the page, as shown in the following table.

Portrait Bind on Side Edge Flip on Long Edge

Portrait Bind on Top Edge Flip on Short Edge

Landscape Bind on Side Edge Flip on Short Edge

Landscape Bind on Top Edge Flip on Long Edge

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Automatic 2-Sided Printing

Overview of Steps for 2-Sided Printing

To select automatic 2-sided printing:

1. Insert paper into the tray. For more information, see the Loading Media chapter of this

guide, or go to Getting Started/Loading Media on the User Documentation CD-ROM.

■ Tray 1 : Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the rollers.

■ Trays 2, 3, or 4: Insert side one facedown with the top of the page toward the back of

the tray.

2. In the printer driver, select 2-sided printing. The location of the selections depends on your

computer’s operating system.

3. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to print.

Selecting 2-Sided Printing in the Driver

To select automatic 2-sided printing in a supported driver:

■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver:

On the Setup tab under Page Layout, select Print on 2 Sides. If desired, you can also select Bind on Top Edge.

■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver:

On the Layout tab under Print on Both Sides (Duplex), select either Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge depending on the binding edge you want for the output.

■ Windows NT PostScript driver:

On the Page Setup tab under Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing), select either Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge depending on the binding edge you want for the

output.

■ Mac OS 9 driver:

In the Print dialog box, select Layout from the drop-down list, select Print on Both Sides, then click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind.

■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver:

In the Print dialog box, select Duplex from the drop-down list, select Print on Both Sides, then click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind.

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Transparencies

This section includes:

■ "Guidelines" on page 5-14

■ "Printing Transparencies from Tray 1" on page 5-15

■ "Printing Transparencies from Tray 2, 3, or 4" on page 5-16

Transparencies can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only.

Videos are available with instructions for printing transparencies. Videos are located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/

c2424support.

For best results, use only Xerox transparencies specified for your WorkCentre C2424 CopierPrinter.

To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to

www.xerox.com/office/supplies

Guidelines

■ Remove all paper before loading transparencies in the tray.

■ Do not load transparencies above the fill line; it may cause the system to jam.

■ Handle transparencies by the edges using both hands to avoid fingerprints and creases,

which can cause poor print quality.

■ Be sure to change the paper type to Transparencies on the control panel.

■ Do not use transparencies with stripes on the side.

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Printing Transparencies from Tray 1

1. Insert transparencies into Tray 1.

Note

Do not load transparencies above the fill line.

Transparencies

2424-009

2. Adjust the paper guides to fit against the transparencies.

2424-041

3. At the control panel: a. Select Change, then press the Enter button.

b. Select the size of the transparencies, then press the Enter button. c. Select Transparency for paper type, then press the Enter button to save your

selection.

4. In the printer driver, select either Tra n sparenc y as the paper type or Tra y 1 as the paper

source.

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Xerox WorkCentre C2424 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Features

System Tour

System Features

Front View

Side View

Back View

Open View

System Options and Accessories

Printer and Scanner Drivers

Additional Resources

The Control Panel

Control Panel Features

Control Panel Layout

Menu Map

Information Pages and Sample Pages

Managing Your System

System’s IP Address

CentreWare Internet Services (IS)

PhaserSMART

PrintingScout

System Settings

Controlling the Printing of the Startup Page

Changing the Power Saver Timeout

Changing Intelligent Ready Mode

Locking the Control Panel Menus

Changing the Load Paper Timeout

Adjusting Control Panel Brightness

Adjusting Control Panel Contrast

Setting the Control Panel Language

Setting the System Date and Time

Loading Media

Supported Media

Tray and Media Usage Guidelines

Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines

Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media

Supported Envelopes

Media Storage Guidelines

Media that May Damage Your System

Loading Media in Tray 1

Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4

Copying

Basic Copying

Adjusting Copying Options

Basic Settings

Image Adjustments

Image Placement Adjustments

Output Adjustments

Advanced Copying

Managing Copy Functions

Setting Whether a Copy Job Interrupts a Print Job

Using a Color Copy Password

Scanning

Basic Scanning

Overview

Scanning the Originals at the System

Installing the Scan Driver

Retrieving the Scanned Images

Adjusting Scanning Options

Setting Up a Private Folder for Scanning

Setting the Scan Destination

Setting the Scan Resolution

Automatically Suppressing Background Variations

Selecting Color or Black and White Images

Specifying 1-Sided or 2-Sided Originals

Specifying the Original Type

Setting the Original Size

Setting a Scan Password for Your Computer (Windows Only)

Calibrating the Scanner

Retrieving Images

Viewing and Retrieving Scanned Images

Importing Scanned Images into Another Application

Managing Files and Controlling Scanning Options

Viewing Images

Deleting Image Files

Controlling Scanning Policies