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Xerox DOCUCOLOR 12 User Manual

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Summary of DOCUCOLOR 12

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    Docucolor 12 copier/printer user guide.

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    © 1999 xerox corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs that are d...

  • Page 3: Electrical Safety

    Docucolor 12 user guide iii safety notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the xerox docucolor 12 copier/printer and the recommended maintenance supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following notes will ensure the continued safe operation of your copier/printer. El...

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    Safety notes iv docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 warning: never push objects of any kind into slots or openings on this equipment. Making a contact with a voltage point or shorting out a part could result in fire or electrical shock. • if any of the following conditions occur, switch off the po...

  • Page 5: Laser Safety

    Docucolor 12 user guide v safety notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 laser safety caution: use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in a hazardous exposure to laser radiation. This equipment complies with international safety standards. With specific re...

  • Page 6: Maintenance Safety

    Safety notes vi docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 maintenance safety • do not attempt any maintenance procedure that is not specifically described in the documentation that is supplied with your copier/printer. • do not use aerosol cleaners. The use of supplies that are not approved may cause po...

  • Page 7: Operational Safety

    Docucolor 12 user guide vii safety notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 operational safety your xerox equipment and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards. Your attention to the f...

  • Page 8: Ozone Safety

    Safety notes viii docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • do not locate the machine in line with the cold air flow from an air conditioning system. • do not place containers of coffee or other liquid on the machine. • do not block or cover the slots and openings on the machine. Without adequate vent...

  • Page 9: Radio Frequency Emissions

    Docucolor 12 user guide ix notices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 radio frequency emissions fcc this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc...

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    Notices x docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with fcc regulations. In canada this digital apparatus does not exceed the class b limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as defined in the radio interference regu...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xi notices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 safety extra low voltage approval the xerox docucolor 12 copier/printer is in compliance with various governmental agencies and national safety regulations. All system ports meet the safety extra low voltage (selv) circuits for connection to customer-...

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    Notices xii docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 certifications . . . In europe the ce marking that is applied to this product symbolizes xerox europe’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable directives of the european union as of the dates indicated: january 1, 1995: - council dir...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xiii notices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the following applies to the product when equipped with token ring or banyan vines connectivity options: warning: this is a class a product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required...

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    Notices xiv docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 it’s illegal . . . In the usa congress, by statute, has forbidden the copying of the following subjects under certain circumstances. Penalties of fine or imprisonment may be imposed on those guilty of making such copies. 1. Obligations or securities ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xv notices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Adjusted compensation certificates for veter- ans of the world wars. 3. Obligations or securities of any foreign gov- ernment, bank, or corporation. 4. Copyrighted material, unless permission of the copyright owner has been obtained or the copying ...

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    Notices xvi docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 it’s illegal . . . In canada parliament, by statute, has forbidden the copying of the following subjects under certain circumstances. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those guilty of making such copies. 1. Current bank notes or cu...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xvii notices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 environmental notices . . . In the usa as an energy star ® partner, xerox corporation has determined that this copier/printer model meets the energy star ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy star ® is a us registered trademark. The energy star...

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    Notices xviii docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 environmental notices . . . In canada as a participant in the environmental choice program, xerox corporation has determined that this copier/printer model meets the environmental choice guidelines for energy efficiency. Environment canada establis...

  • Page 19: Contents

    Docucolor 12 user guide xix contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii laser safety . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xx contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1. About the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xxi contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Making copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 power on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 switching the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xxii contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. Added features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 2 sided copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xxiii contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7. Output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 multiple-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Contents xxiv docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9. Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 paper trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 . . . . ....

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    Docucolor 12 user guide xxv contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13. Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 paper jam clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Contents xxvi docucolor 12 user guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

  • Page 27: About This Manual

    Docucolor 12 user guide 1–1 about this manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the docucolor 12 may be used as a standalone copier, as illustrated in figure 1, or it may be combined with an external digital front end to function as a copier/printer. Therefore, this manual refers to the unit as either the “docucolor 12...

  • Page 28: Manual Contents

    About this manual 1–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 manual contents this manual is divided into 15 chapters, as described below. Key point: features and options discussed in each chapter reflect the factory default settings. You may see different settings, depending on the options your syste...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 1–3 about this manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the overview serves a two-fold purpose: • it reviews the basic process of making copies, including selecting features and options, placing the original on the document glass or in the dadf, pushing the start button, and removing your output...

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    About this manual 1–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 5. Added features chapter 5 includes information and procedures for the factory default features that display on the added features tab: • 2 sided copying • book copying • margin shift • edge erase • original size • mixed size originals 6. ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 1–5 about this manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7. Output formats chapter 7 includes information and procedures for the four factory default features that affect special copy requirements. These features display on the output formats tab: • multiple-up • repeat image • transparency separ...

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    About this manual 1–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 10. Duplex automatic document feeder chapter 10 describes the duplex automatic document feeder by providing component names and functions, document specifications, and an overview of the document path. Safety precautions and instructions fo...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 1–7 about this manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14. Technical information chapter 14 provides the specifications, requirements, capabilities, physical characteristics, estimated copy rates, and health and safety information for the copier/printer. Specifications for the dadf and sorter/m...

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    About this manual 1–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 conventions used in this manual descriptions of features and options generally precede procedure steps. You may need to combine several procedures to achieve your desired results. This manual uses a number of symbols to help you identify va...

  • Page 35: Introduction

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–1 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 introduction the docucolor 12 copier/printer, figure 1, provides full-color, digital imaging at approximately 12 copies per minute, depending upon the paper size and the feeding orientation of the paper. It includes an anti-...

  • Page 36: Control Panel

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 control panel use the control panel to program the copier/ printer for individual jobs. Figure 2: control panel as illustrated in figure 2, you will use the contrast dial (a) on the left side of the touch screen (b) to make ...

  • Page 37: Control Panel Buttons

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–3 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 control panel buttons the function of the control panel hard buttons is described below. The numbers before the descriptions correspond to the numbered call-outs in figure 3. 1 numeric keypad - buttons 0 to 9 are used to sel...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 4 low power button - press this button to initiate the low power mode. The docucolor 12 will also go into low power mode automatically if it is not used for a length of time specified by the system administrator in the tools...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–5 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 clear all - press this button to clear all programming, including the copy quantity. All features are reset to their respective default settings. When the clear all button is selected in interrupt mode, default settings ar...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9 clear (c) - pressing the clear (c) button during a programmed job run cycle will cancel the job and reset the number of completed copies or sets back to 0. At this time all preselected features will be retained and you are...

  • Page 41: Touch Screen

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–7 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 touch screen the touch screen can be used to select features and options that specify what kind of copy output you desire. It also displays messages that indicate the copier/ printer status during idle, run, or fault conditi...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 feature tabs the touch screen displays five feature tabs you use to program the copier/printer: • basic copying • added features • image quality • output formats • job assembly the five feature tabs on the touch screen conta...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–9 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 touch screen button types and functions touch screen buttons are selectable and shadowed. These buttons change appearance when selected. The standard button types are described and illustrated below: some buttons contain a f...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 arrow buttons arrow buttons allow you to change values on the control panel for features such as variable reduce/enlarge, as illustrated in figure 8. Touch the up or right arrow to increase the value; touch the down or left...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–11 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 using the touch screen figure 11: the touch screen the copier/printer defaults to the basic copying tab, as illustrated in figure 11. Touch the visible part of the tab to access the features for added features, image qualit...

  • Page 46: Audio Tones

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 audio tones the copier/printer provides three types of audio tones to assist the operator in selecting features and functions. The system administrator can adjust the volume of some of the audio tones using tools mode. • wh...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–13 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 document feeder and document glass duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf), figure 12, acts like a document cover by shielding the scanner from external light. This is especially ...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 document glass after you have selected the desired features, you should place the original document onto the document glass. Raise the duplex automatic document feeder and place (register) the document in the correct orient...

  • Page 49: Auto Image Rotation

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–15 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 auto image rotation the docucolor 12 offers an automatic rotation feature for 8.5 x 11 inch original documents input from both the duplex automatic document feeder and the document glass. Key point: the following informatio...

  • Page 50: Paper Trays And Paper Path

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 paper trays and paper path paper trays paper trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 are located at the lower front of the copier/printer, as illustrated in figure 14. Paper tray 5 is on the left of the copier/printer, as illustrated in figur...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–17 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 paper path areas 1 paper tray 1 2 paper tray 2 3 paper tray 3 4 paper tray 4 5 paper tray 5 6 preregistration area 7 transfer belt 8 fuser 9 output tray or sorter/mailbox 10 duplex path (10a, 10b, 10c) as illustrated in fig...

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    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 output delivery output is delivered differently, depending on the configuration of your system and on the job options you choose. If you use the document glass to input the original document, the requested number of copies ...

  • Page 53: Dry Ink (Toner)

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–19 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 dry ink (toner) the docucolor 12 copier/printer has a four-color development system that uses a combination of dry inks (toners) to produce the output colors. The dry ink colors are magenta, cyan, yellow, and black. Each dr...

  • Page 54: White Border Edges On Copies

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 white border edges on copies all copies made on the docucolor 12 have white border edges on four sides of the copy, as illustrated in figure 17. There is a factory setting which removes 2 mm from the left, right, top and bo...

  • Page 55: Ground Fault Protection

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–21 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ground fault protection the docucolor 12 copier/printer is equipped with a safety feature called a ground fault protector, figure 18. This device removes all electrical power to the copier/printer if a fault is detected in ...

  • Page 56: Connectivity

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 connectivity your docucolor 12 copier can be used as a printer when connected to an integrated or external digital front end (dfe). Therefore, the docucolor 12 is referred to as a copier/printer throughout this manualand th...

  • Page 57: Moving The Copier/printer

    Docucolor 12 user guide 2–23 getting to know your docucolor 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 moving the copier/printer the docucolor 12 copier/printer should not be moved after it has been installed. Improperly moving the copier/printer may damage the equipment, carpet or floor. Lf you must move the copier/printer,...

  • Page 58: Options and Accessories

    Getting to know your docucolor 12 2–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 options and accessories table 1 lists the optional equipment that is available for the docucolor 12 copier/printer. For more information about any one of the above accessories and/or for ordering one of the accessories, con...

  • Page 59: Making Copies

    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–1 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 this chapter includes instructions for powering on and off the docucolor 12. It also includes a procedure that leads you quickly through a number of features you may want to use in making copies.You can find detailed information about the featu...

  • Page 60: Power On And Off

    Making copies 3–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 power on and off switching the power off press the power switch to the off position to switch the copier/printer off, as in figure 1. The touch screen will go dark. Allow the copier/printer to remain off for approximately 30 seconds if you will...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–3 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 note: the copier/printer starts automatically after it comes to the ready state if the start button is pressed during warm-up. A message displays to indicate that the automatic start feature is activated. Press the stop button to cancel the aut...

  • Page 62: Loading Paper

    Making copies 3–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 loading paper paper trays 1, 2, 3, or 4 1 pull out the paper tray. 2 place the appropriate paper into the tray, as illustrated in figure 2. Adjust the paper guides. You can not adjust the guides for tray 1. Contact a xerox service representativ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–5 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 paper tray 5 paper tray 5 is located on the left side of the copier/printer. Paper tray 5 is used for transparencies, heavy weight papers, and non- standard size paper. A maximum of 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 gsm) paper may be loaded into paper tr...

  • Page 64: Quick Copy

    Making copies 3–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 quick copy the procedure below helps you make simple copies without changing any options. 1 press the clear all (ca) button to clear any previous programming. 2 perform one of the following: • raise the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) o...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–7 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 press the start button. 4 when copying is completed, perform the following: • remove the copies from the output tray or sorter/mailbox on the right side of the copier/ printer. • remove the original document(s) from the document glass or orig...

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    Making copies 3–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 making copies using features the feature tabs on the touch screen (figure 6) enable you to configure the copier/printer to suit your copying needs. The procedure below leads you quickly through a number of features you may want to use in making...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–9 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 select an option in the output color feature if a setting other than the default, auto color, is desired. Auto color enables the copier/printer to select either full color or black and white to use for the output. Perform one of the following...

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    Making copies 3–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 • touch uncollated to direct uncollated output to the offset catch tray. If the job has more than 10 original documents, production pauses after the tenth set is delivered to the output bins. A message is displayed on the screen requesting you...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–11 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 select an option in the reduce/enlarge feature if a setting other than the default (100%) is desired. Perform one of the following: • touch the desired reduce/enlarge option on the basic copying tab. • touch more... To see additional options...

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    Making copies 3–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 7 touch the added features tab and touch the original size icon to display the original size screen, figure 12. Touch a standard option for original size or use the horizontal and vertical arrows to set a non- standard size if a setting other ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–13 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 2 to 2 sided icon for two-sided copies from two-sided input. Select the side 2 rotate button to display the side 2 rotate screen, illustrated in figure 15. You must specify the original orientation and the copy orientation. Touch right/left ...

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    Making copies 3–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 9 touch the image quality tab and touch the original type icon to display the original type screen, figure 17. Touch an option for original type if a setting other than the default (photo & text) is desired. Touch the save button to return to ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 3–15 making copies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 perform one of the following: • raise the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) or document glass cover and place the document, face down, on the document glass, as in figure 20. Ensure that the document lies against the reg- istration ar...

  • Page 74: Preserving Your Color Output

    Making copies 3–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 preserving your color output color output, like black and white output, should be handled and stored carefully to preserve its appearance and usability. Your color output, which is made from color dry inks (toners), requires a little special a...

  • Page 75: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–1 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 overview figure 1: basic copying tab the basic copying tab, illustrated in figure 1, displays frequently used features. Note: the auto center feature is included in the margin shift options. Output color the output color feature allows you to s...

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    Basic copying 4–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 reduce/enlarge the reduce/enlarge feature allows you to select the size of the output image from preset values, and the automatic reduction/enlargement or variable independent ratios for the image length and width. Paper supply the paper supply...

  • Page 77: Output Color

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–3 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 output color the output color feature, figure 2, allows you to select the desired output color. The output color options displayed on the basic copying tab are auto color, full color, 3 pass color, and black. If you select the more... Button, t...

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    Basic copying 4–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 auto color the auto color option enables the copier/printer to determine automatically if the document is black and white or color. If the document is black and white, the black option is selected automatically. If the document is colored, the ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–5 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 full color the full color option combines all four dry ink colors (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow). You should select the full color option when the document contains color and black, as in figure 4. In this mode, output is produced at approx...

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    Basic copying 4–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 black the black option should be selected when the desired output is a black and white copy. Black and white copies can be made from any document. When you select black, the copier/ printer will use black dry ink (toner) only, as in figure 6. W...

  • Page 81

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–7 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 selecting output color on the basic copying tab, select the desired output color option. Selecting a single output color 1 on the basic copying tab, touch the output color more... Option to display the output color screen, as in figure 8. 2 tou...

  • Page 82: Copy Output

    Basic copying 4–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 copy output the copy output feature enables you to select the destination of the output and determine whether it is to be collated or uncollated. For example, three copies of a three-page collated job will result in three sets of copies in 1, 2...

  • Page 83

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–9 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 if the docucolor 12 has a sorter/mailbox, output may be directed to the sorter/mailbox bins or offset catch tray. Use the following procedure to make your choice. Note: if the sorter/mailbox is configured as a mailbox, only the top tray option ...

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    Basic copying 4–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 • touch uncollated to direct uncollated output to the offset catch tray. If the job has more than 10 original documents, production pauses after the tenth set is delivered to the output bins. A message is displayed on the screen requesting you...

  • Page 85: Reduce/enlarge

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–11 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 reduce/enlarge the reduce/enlarge feature allows you to copy the image at different magnifications. You can select one of the following options on the basic copying tab, as illustrated in figure 11. Percentage options depending on what the sys...

  • Page 86

    Basic copying 4–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 auto% the auto% option automatically reduces or enlarges the copy, based on the size and orientation of the document and the paper supply selected. This option is applied only to standard size documents. Key point: select auto% when the docume...

  • Page 87

    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–13 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 advanced options for reduce/enlarge touching the reduce/enlarge more... Button on the basic copying tab enables you to set reduction or enlargement according to the following options illustrated in figure 14: • preset% • variable% • independen...

  • Page 88

    Basic copying 4–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 preset% when you select the preset% option, the percentages that display on the basic copying tab are supplemented by additional preset percentages. The selected percentage displays in the value box on the reduce/enlarge screen. Select the cop...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–15 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 variable% select the variable% option to enter the desired percentage for reduce/enlarge. Use either the up and down arrows or the number buttons that display on the touch screen. Copies may be reduced to 25% or enlarged to 400%. (figure 16) t...

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    Basic copying 4–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 1 under reduce/enlarge on the basic copying tab, touch the more... Button. 2 on the reduce/enlarge screen, select the variable% option, as in figure 17. 3 perform one of the following: • touch the up arrow to increase the percentage value in i...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–17 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 independent x - y% select the independent x - y% option to copy the image at different, independent magnifications from 25% to 400% for the x and y directions. For example, you can enlarge the image to 129% in the x direction and reduce it to ...

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    Basic copying 4–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 independent x - y%: variable% the variable% option enables you to select different percentages for reduction and enlargement in either the x or y direction by using touch screen arrows. You can also indicate the orientation of the original on ...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–19 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 independent x - y%: auto% the auto% option enables the copier/printer to calculate the reduction and enlargement automatically based on the original document size and on the output paper size. Key point: this option is applied only to standard...

  • Page 94: Paper Supply

    Basic copying 4–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 paper supply the paper supply option enables you to select output paper size and type. The basic copying tab displays the auto paper selection option. This option enables the copier/ printer to automatically detect the original document size a...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–21 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 auto tray switching - tools mode auto tray switching is enabled in the tools mode only for paper trays 1, 2, 3 and 4. Tray 5 can not be enabled for auto tray switching. The auto tray switching feature enables the copier/printer to switch autom...

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    Basic copying 4–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 selecting the paper supply 1 on the basic copying tab, review the displayed paper trays under paper supply to see if the desired paper size and type is displayed. 2 perform one of the following: • touch the auto paper option. The copier/ print...

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    Docucolor 12 user guide 4–23 basic copying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 programming the paper supply for tray 5 you must select the paper size and paper type when loading paper into tray 5 unless auto paper is selected. 1 on the basic copying tab under paper supply, touch the more... Button to display the paper su...

  • Page 98

    Basic copying 4–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 3 perform one of the following to select paper size: • touch auto paper size and select one of the paper types as shown in figure 26. • touch international and select one of the preset international sizes, such as a3 or a4, as shown in figure ...

  • Page 99: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–1 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 overview figure 1: added features tab use the added features tab (figure 1) to select options for the features described below. 2 sided copying the 2 sided copying feature specifies 1 to 1, 1 to 2 (head-to-head), and 1 to 2 (head-to-toe) copyi...

  • Page 100

    Added features 5–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 margin shift the margin shift feature enables you to center a document image, shift the image to one edge slightly, or move the image to a specified edge of the output copy. Note: the auto center feature is included in the margin shift options...

  • Page 101

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–3 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 mixed size originals when the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) is present, you can place documents of mixed sizes into the dadf for copying. When the mixed size originals feature and auto paper tray are selected, the copier/printer auto...

  • Page 102: 2 Sided Copying

    Added features 5–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 2 sided copying use the 2 sided copying feature on the added features tab to select one or two-sided copy, with options for 2-sided output. Key point: the 2 sided copying feature is available for output of 16 lb. Through 28 lb. (64 through 105...

  • Page 103

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–5 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • 2 to 2 sided icon for two-sided copies from two-sided input. Select the side 2 rotate button to display the side 2 rotate screen, illustrated in figure 5. Touch the appropriate description for input documents and desired output: – touch righ...

  • Page 104

    Added features 5–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 manual 2 sided copying key point: the 2 sided copying feature is available for output of 16 lb. Through 28 lb. (64 through 105 gsm) paper for standard sizes smaller than 12 x 18 inches (a3). To create 2-sided copy for output stock that varies ...

  • Page 105: Book Copying

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–7 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 book copying the book copying feature (figure 7) enables you to copy bound documents such as books, magazines or journals, notebooks, glued forms, or stapled sets. When this feature is selected, each page is copied onto a separate sheet of pap...

  • Page 106

    Added features 5–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 note: keep the following notes in mind when using book copying: • select the auto% option of the reduce/ enlarge feature on the basic copying tab to enlarge the pages of a book so they fit onto the selected long edge paper. • do not use book c...

  • Page 107

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–9 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 book copying off the book copying off option indicates no special scanning is required. It is the default setting. 1 touch the book copying icon on the added features tab to display the book copying screen. 2 touch the book copying off icon, a...

  • Page 108

    Added features 5–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 normal book copying use the normal book copying option to copy the pages of a left-bound book in the order 1 to n (the last page copied). When you select the normal book copying icon, the copier/printer scans and copies the left page of a bou...

  • Page 109

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–11 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 if necessary, use the arrows under the binding erase icon to delete the center shadow from the output. Touch the right arrow to increase the amount of erasure in the center of the output copy. Touch the left arrow to decrease the amount of ...

  • Page 110

    Added features 5–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 right to left format use this option to copy the pages of a right-bound book in the order 1 to n (the last page copied). When you select the right to left format icon, the copier/printer scans and copies the right page of a bound document, th...

  • Page 111

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–13 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 if necessary, use the arrows under the binding erase icon to delete the center shadow from the output. Touch the right arrow to increase the amount of erasure in the center of the output copy. Touch the left arrow to decrease the amount of ...

  • Page 112

    Added features 5–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 calendar format use the calendar format option when the document is bound at the top, as a wall calendar. When you select the calendar format icon, the copier/printer scans and copies the top page of a bound document, then scans and copies th...

  • Page 113

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–15 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 perform one of the following: • to scan and copy both pages, touch the both pages icon. • to scan and copy the top page without the bottom page, touch the top page only icon. • to scan and copy the bottom page without the top page, touch th...

  • Page 114: Margin Shift

    Added features 5–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 margin shift the margin shift feature (figure 14) allows you to change the placement of an image on the output page. You can move images to the center of the output or move them to a specific corner or edge. In addition, you can specify varia...

  • Page 115

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–17 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 no shift if no shift is selected, the copier/printer assumes that the original document is registered in the upper left corner of the document glass. If the document is offset from this registration point, the image on the output copy will be...

  • Page 116

    Added features 5–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 auto center selecting the auto center option centers the original image on the output page, as illustrated in figure 18. Key point: the auto center option is not available for 12 x 18 inch or sra3 originals that are being copied without reduc...

  • Page 117

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–19 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the margin shift icon on the added features tab to display the margin shift screen, as illustrated in figure 19. 2 touch either the side 1 or side 2 icon to display the margin shift screen for the desired side. 3 touch the auto center...

  • Page 118

    Added features 5–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 corner shift select the corner shift feature to move the image to a specified edge or corner on the output copy for side 1 or 2, as illustrated in figure 21. This feature works in three ways: • to shift an image on small documents to a specif...

  • Page 119

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–21 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the margin shift icon on the added features tab to display the margin shift screen as illustrated in figure 22. 2 touch either the side 1 or side 2 icon to display the margin shift screen for the desired side. 3 touch the corner shift...

  • Page 120

    Added features 5–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 variable shift the variable shift option enables you to adjust the horizontal or vertical orientation of the output image, as illustrated in figure 24. You can shift the image up, down, right, or left by means of the variable arrow buttons. Y...

  • Page 121

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–23 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the margin shift icon on the added features tab to display the margin shift screen, as illustrated in figure 25. 2 touch either the side 1 or side 2 icon to display the margin shift screen for the desired side. 3 touch the variable sh...

  • Page 122

    Added features 5–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 5 touch save to return to the margin shift screen. 6 if desired, repeat steps 2-5 for the other side. 7 touch the icon that most closely resembles the original orientation for the document on the document glass. 8 touch save to return to the ...

  • Page 123: Edge Erase

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–25 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 edge erase the edge erase feature (figure 27) enables you to eliminate unwanted marks near the edges of the original from the output copy. This feature offers two options: • no erase • variable erase when you are making 2-sided copies, edge e...

  • Page 124

    Added features 5–26 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 no erase the edge erase default setting is no erase, which enables the copies to print within 2 mm of each page edge. This is normally sufficient to remove shadows from the copy edges. 1 touch the edge erase icon on the added features tab to ...

  • Page 125

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–27 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 variable erase for edges the variable erase option, illustrated in figure 29, enables the copier/printer to vary the amount of erasure from 0 to 50 mm in 1 mm increments. The same amount of erasure is applied to both top and bottom edges or r...

  • Page 126

    Added features 5–28 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 1 touch the edge erase icon on the added features tab to display the edge erase screen. 2 touch the variable erase icon to display the variable erase screen, as illustrated in figure 30. 3 perform one of the following: • under the top & botto...

  • Page 127: Original Size

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–29 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 original size use the original size feature (figure 31) to specify the original document size as one of a number of standard international or us sizes. You can also manually specify the dimensions of non- standard input or you can select the ...

  • Page 128

    Added features 5–30 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 1 at the added features tab, select the original size icon to display the original size screen, as illustrated in figure 32. 2 perform one of the following: • touch the auto detect option (default) to have the copier/printer identify the size...

  • Page 129: Mixed Size Originals

    Docucolor 12 user guide 5–31 added features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 mixed size originals when a duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) is present, the mixed size originals feature (figure 33) is displayed on the added features tab and documents of mixed sizes can be placed into the dadf for copying. When the...

  • Page 130

    Added features 5–32 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.

  • Page 131: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–1 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 overview figure 1: image quality tab the image quality features, listed on the image quality tab (figure 1), allow you to optimize the output copy quality. You begin your adjustment by indicating the type of original document you have. Then you...

  • Page 132

    Image quality 6–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 preset color balance the preset color balance option automatically adjusts image quality settings to produce output with balanced image tones. Lighten/darken the adjustment of lightness or darkness will sometimes improve the output quality. Col...

  • Page 133: Original Type

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–3 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 original type the original type feature (figure 2) enables you to define the kind of original document you wish to copy. After you have, the copier/printer automatically makes fine adjustments to optimize the copy sharpness based on document ty...

  • Page 134

    Image quality 6–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 photo & text photo & text is the best document type selection for original documents that contain pictures and printed text (figure 4), as you often see in magazines or professional journals. In the photo & text mode, the copier/printer scans t...

  • Page 135

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–5 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the original type icon on the image quality tab to display the original type screen. 2 touch the photo & text icon to display the photo & text detail screen, figure 5. 3 touch the selection in the photo type column which best describes ...

  • Page 136

    Image quality 6–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 text text is the best selection for text documents composed of fine line characters or other high contrast documents with bright, dense colors, as in figure 6. Selecting this option suppresses background color. Examples of text documents includ...

  • Page 137

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–7 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 photo the photo option is the best selection for photographs or lithographs. Examples include photographs or lithographs (figure 8) that portray people, or paintings that contain a variety of pastel colors. The photo option provides the most ac...

  • Page 138

    Image quality 6–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 3 touch the selection in the photo type column which best describes the original document: • halftone use this option for images created using a fine screen that varies the darkness and density of dots that make up the image. Examples of halfto...

  • Page 139

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–9 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 graphics & maps use the graphics & maps option to optimize the reproduction of detailed graphics, maps, or map- like originals. Examples include highly technical drawings, histograms, pie charts, or roadmaps (figure 10). With this option, text ...

  • Page 140: Preset Color Balance

    Image quality 6–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 preset color balance the preset color balance feature (figure 12) automatically changes image quality settings to produce balanced image tones described below. The preset color balance feature also lets you enable background suppression or aut...

  • Page 141

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–11 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 lively the lively option, illustrated in figure 14, uses the highest color saturation to produce rich, vivid output colors. The option increases the color saturation to the most vivid setting and adjusts the lighten/darken setting one step lig...

  • Page 142

    Image quality 6–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 bright the bright option, illustrated in figure 15, produces a sharp, clear image on the copy. The bright option decreases the low density settings for yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. It increases the color saturation, adjusts the lighten/ d...

  • Page 143

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–13 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 warm the warm option, illustrated in figure 16, produces a soft image on the copy by transforming low density colors into light and reddish colors. Use this setting to apply a light pink tone to skin colors and to give a soft tone to dark, war...

  • Page 144

    Image quality 6–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 cool the cool option, illustrated in figure 17, produces a strong, clear blue tone on the copy. This setting can be used to make the blue color of water or the sky stronger, and to make dark, cold colors clearer. The cool option decreases the ...

  • Page 145

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–15 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 background suppression background suppression is illustrated in figure 18. Background suppression prevents undesired marks or images that are printed on the back of an original from appearing on the output copy. A newspaper is one example of t...

  • Page 146

    Image quality 6–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 1 touch the preset color balance icon on the image quality tab to display the preset color balance screen, illustrated in figure 19. 2 touch the appropriate button for the desired color balance. 3 touch save to return to the image quality tab....

  • Page 147: Lighten/darken

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–17 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 lighten/darken the lighten/darken feature (figure 20) enables you to adjust the overall lightness or darkness (density) of the output copy. This feature offers an auto contrast option as well as seven lighten/ darken levels. This feature is si...

  • Page 148

    Image quality 6–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 the background suppression option in the preset color balance feature of the image quality tab may also be used to suppress background. Refer to the “preset color balance” section for more information. 1 touch the lighten/darken icon on the im...

  • Page 149: Color Shift/saturation

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–19 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 color shift/saturation the color shift/saturation feature (figure 25) allows you to shift all copy colors toward the adjacent hue as well as to adjust the overall richness of color on the output copy. Color shift color shift is useful when the...

  • Page 150

    Image quality 6–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 saturation the saturation feature allows you to adjust the overall richness of color on the output copy. Saturation is sometimes referred to as chroma. Colors with high saturation are sometimes called vivid colors. The flower illustrations on ...

  • Page 151

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–21 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the color shift/saturation icon on the image quality tab to display the color shift/ saturation screen, as illustrated in figure 32. 2 touch the button for the desired color shift in the range from coolest to warmest. 3 touch the butto...

  • Page 152: Sharpness

    Image quality 6–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 sharpness the sharpness feature (figure 33) allows you to adjust the amount of edge definition on the copies. Five adjustment levels, corresponding roughly to the illustrations on the screen, are available. Note: for optimum sharpness on the c...

  • Page 153

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–23 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the sharpness icon on the image quality tab to display the sharpness screen, as illustrated in figure 37. 2 using the diamond illustrations as guides, touch the button that best reflects the desired degree of softness or sharpness. 3 t...

  • Page 154: Variable Color Balance

    Image quality 6–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 variable color balance the variable color balance feature (figure 38) allows you to adjust the balance between colors and the overall amount of color on the output copies. Variable color balance provides you with the maximum range of color con...

  • Page 155

    Docucolor 12 user guide 6–25 image quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the variable color balance icon on the image quality tab to display the color balance screen, as illustrated in figure 42. 2 touch the button for the desired color. 3 select the desired density (low, medium, or high) and perform one of...

  • Page 156

    Image quality 6–26 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 6.

  • Page 157: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–1 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 overview figure 1: output formats tab the copier/printer enables you to specify special output formats through the output formats tab, illustrated in figure 1: multiple-up the multiple-up feature enables you to copy up to eight images from mul...

  • Page 158

    Output formats 7–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 transparency separators the copier/printer may produce transparencies with or without blank separators between them. Selecting this feature directs the copier/printer to insert the separators. Invert image invert image enables you to create ne...

  • Page 159: Multiple-Up

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–3 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 multiple-up the multiple-up feature (figure 2) enables you to copy 2, 4, or 8 images from multiple originals onto a single page, as illustrated in figure 3. Each image is centered in its space. The default is set to 1 page up to produce a sing...

  • Page 160

    Output formats 7–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 2 pages up if you use the 2 pages up option, images are placed on the paper in one of the following ways illustrated in figure 4: • left-to-right / top-to-bottom • right-to-left / top-to-bottom • top-to-bottom figure 4: 2-up image placement f ...

  • Page 161: F E

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–5 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 pages up and 8 pages up if you use the 4-up or 8-up option, images are placed on the paper in one of the following ways illustrated in figure 5: • horizontally, beginning from the upper left corner • horizontally, beginning from the upper ri...

  • Page 162

    Output formats 7–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 number of images per page tables 1 and 2 will help you determine whether 2, 4 or 8 images can fit on a page without image loss due to differences in original document and output copy size. Images are centered in the image area. When more origi...

  • Page 163

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–7 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the multiple-up icon on the output formats tab to display the multiple-up screen, as in figure 6. 2 touch one of the following icons to display the appropriate detail screen, illustrated in figure 7 and figure 8: • 1 page up (default s...

  • Page 164: Repeat Image

    Output formats 7–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 repeat image the repeat image feature (figure 9) enables you to copy a single image multiple times onto one page, as illustrated in figure 10. The repeat image feature offers the following options: single image this is the default setting, whi...

  • Page 165

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–9 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 note: remember the following notes when using repeat image: • the original document must be placed on the document glass. • the following features may not be used in conjunction with repeat image: – reduce/enlarge, auto% options – 2 sided – ma...

  • Page 166

    Output formats 7–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 1 touch the repeat image icon on the output formats tab to display the repeat image screen, as in figure 11. 2 touch one of the following options to display the appropriate detail screen: • single image • auto image repeat (figure 12) • varia...

  • Page 167: Transparency Separators

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–11 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 transparency separators when the transparency separators feature (figure 14) is used, the copier/printer automatically inserts a blank sheet of paper between the transparency copies in the output tray. The transparency separator feature offer...

  • Page 168

    Output formats 7–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 note: remember the following notes when using transparency separators: • do not interleave paper and transparencies in paper tray 5. Jams may occur. • the paper used as separators must be the same size as the transparencies. • do not use heav...

  • Page 169

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–13 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the transparency separators icon on the output formats tab to display the transparency separators screen. 2 touch one of the following options: • no separators (figure 16) • blank separators – ensure that the paper tray listed for the...

  • Page 170: Covers

    Output formats 7–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 covers this feature allows you to add covers to your copied sets, using stock drawn from a different tray than your copies. You can have 1-sided or 2- sided front or front and back covers, with or without an image. Key point: you must have an...

  • Page 171

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–15 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the covers section provides the following options: select no covers if covers are not required. This is the default setting. Select front cover to create a front cover. This setting copies the first original on cover stock. Select front and b...

  • Page 172

    Output formats 7–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 note: repeat image and transparency separators options are not available when covers has been selected. Note: you must have a sorter to have the covers feature available. Note: you must select “collated” for your covers jobs. Note: you may no...

  • Page 173: Creating Covers

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–17 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 creating covers follow these steps to create your covers: note: the cover features copies first and/or last originals onto cover stock. If blank covers are desired, ensure that you place blank sheets into the set of originals. If the document...

  • Page 174

    Output formats 7–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 front cover touch the front cover button if you wish to create a front cover. This displays the paper trays button. The cover stock tray and paper supply tray options are displayed in the covers screen. Touch the correct cover stock tray and ...

  • Page 175

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–19 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 front and back covers touch the front and back covers button if you wish to create front and back covers. This displays the paper trays button. The cover stock tray and paper supply tray options are displayed in the covers screen. Touch the c...

  • Page 176: Invert Image

    Output formats 7–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 invert image with the invert image feature (figure 27), you are able to create a mirror image, negative image, or negative mirror image. Mirror image when the mirror image feature is selected, the output copy of the entire document area appea...

  • Page 177

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–21 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the invert image icon on the output formats tab to display the invert image screen, as illustrated in figure 29. 2 touch the mirror image icon to display the mirror image screen, as illustrated in figure 30. 3 perform one of the follo...

  • Page 178

    Output formats 7–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 negative image the negative image feature reverses the colors of the whole document image. This feature has two options: • positive image this produces a copy that looks like the original document, as illustrated in figure 31. This is the def...

  • Page 179

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–23 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 touch the invert image icon on the output formats tab to display the invert image screen as illustrated in figure 33. 2 touch the negative image icon to display the negative image screen, as illustrated in figure 34. 3 perform one of the fo...

  • Page 180: Poster Mode

    Output formats 7–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 poster mode this feature allows you to create a poster size reproduction of the document original by creating multiple images that can be trimmed and joined together after. There will be some image overlap on the multiple copies to allow for ...

  • Page 181

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–25 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 preset poster size this option programs the copier to calculate enlargement automatically to create a poster of the final dimensions you specify. Based on the document size, the selected size of the copy paper, and the size of the enlargement...

  • Page 182

    Output formats 7–26 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 • do not interrupt the poster job. • do not use the following features with poster • 2 sided • book copying • variable erase for the center area.

  • Page 183

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–27 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 creating posters follow these steps to create your poster: note: the original document must be aligned properly to the upper left corner (both edges) in order to produce quality copy output. Note: do not interrupt the poster feature. You may ...

  • Page 184

    Output formats 7–28 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 no poster go to step 4. Variable poster size under length y, touch the up arrow to increase the enlargement percent for the length of each segment or touch the down arrow to decrease the enlargement percent. Under x & y, touch the up arrow to...

  • Page 185

    Docucolor 12 user guide 7–29 output formats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 preset poster size touch the appropriate dimension size button for the final poster size. The machine will automatically select auto% reduce/enlarge once you have selected the poster size. Go to step 4. 4 touch save and the output formats tab...

  • Page 186

    Output formats 7–30 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.

  • Page 187: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 8–1 job assembly 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 overview figure 1: job assembly tab in the job assembly tab, illustrated in figure 1, you can use the following feature: stored jobs this feature enables you to store frequently-used feature settings in the built-in copier/printer memory. You ca...

  • Page 188: Stored Jobs

    Job assembly 8–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 stored jobs the stored jobs feature (figure 2) allows you to program various feature settings in the built-in copier/printer memory as a single “job.” up to 10 jobs can be stored in the built-in copier/printer memory. This feature is especially ...

  • Page 189

    Docucolor 12 user guide 8–3 job assembly 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 store a job 1 program the features and options you want to save for future use. 2 touch the stored jobs icon on the job assembly tab to display the stored jobs screen, as illustrated in figure 3. 3 touch the store job option. 4 touch the desired...

  • Page 190

    Job assembly 8–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 retrieve a job 1 touch the stored jobs icon on the job assembly tab to display the stored jobs screen, as illustrated in figure 4. 2 touch the retrieve job option to display all stored jobs. Only those buttons associated with jobs will be select...

  • Page 191

    Docucolor 12 user guide 8–5 job assembly 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 delete a job 1 touch the stored jobs icon on the job assembly tab to display the stored jobs screen. 2 touch the delete option to display all stored jobs, as illustrated in figure 5. Only those buttons associated with jobs will be selectable. 3 ...

  • Page 192

    Job assembly 8–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.

  • Page 193: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–1 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 overview this chapter contains basic information about loading paper or transparencies and about using paper trays. It also includes some paper usage guidelines for the docucolor 12. Good quality, 24 lb (90 gsm) bright, white paper with a smooth finish...

  • Page 194

    Paper 9–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 paper trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 paper trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 hold the paper supply for the docucolor 12 color copier/printer. Paper tray 1, illustrated in figure 1, can accommodate 8.5 x 11 inch, a4, b5, or a5 paper. Paper trays 2, 3, and 4, illustrated in fi...

  • Page 195

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–3 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 paper tray 5 paper tray 5 (sometimes called the bypass tray or the multiple sheet inserter) is located on the left side of the copier/printer, as illustrated in figure 2. Paper tray 5 can accommodate transparencies and other specified paper stocks, and...

  • Page 196

    Paper 9–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 auto tray switching - tools mode auto tray switching is enabled in the tools mode only for paper trays 1, 2, 3 and 4. Tray 5 can not be enabled for auto tray switching. The auto tray switching feature enables the copier/printer to switch automatically ...

  • Page 197: Loading Stock

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–5 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 loading stock using paper the front and back surfaces of a piece of paper differ slightly. Therefore, one side is preferred as the side to image when copying to one side only, or the side to image first if copying to two sides. Some ream wrappers mark ...

  • Page 198

    Paper 9–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 key point: • for the best results, use only the recommended paper sizes, paper weights, or paper types. If you do not use recommended papers, you may experience copy quality problems, paper jams, or possible component failures. Refer to the recommended...

  • Page 199

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–7 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 using transparencies transparencies can be run only from tray 5. Transparencies with removable lead edge paper stripes are recommended. Key point: use only the transparencies recommended in the recommended materials list and the color materials usage g...

  • Page 200

    Paper 9–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 loading paper into trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 1 to load a paper tray, pull the tray out fully, as illustrated in figure 5. 2 select the appropriate paper to load. If you are not sure of the size to load, refer to the paper supply feature on the basic copying...

  • Page 201

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–9 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 4 in paper trays 2, 3, and 4, straighten the paper stack and adjust the paper guides until they lightly touch the paper. See figures 7 and 8. 5 close the paper tray slowly to avoid shifting the paper stack. This ensures that the paper is in the correct...

  • Page 202

    Paper 9–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 loading stock into paper tray 5 the number of sheets that can be loaded in paper tray 5 (sheet capacity) varies with the weight of the stock. For more information about paper weight and requirements, refer to the recommended materials list and the col...

  • Page 203

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–11 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 • follow these guidelines to prevent static build up when using transparencies: – place no more than twenty-five 8.5 x 11- inch or a4 transparencies in paper tray 5 at one time. – place only one 11 x 17 or a3 transparency in paper tray 5 at a time. – ...

  • Page 204

    Paper 9–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 open paper tray 5 by grasping the cover tray 5 at the top in the middle and gently pushing it away from the copier/printer and down, as illustrated in figure 10. For long paper, extend the tray by grasping the long plastic tab at the left edge (figu...

  • Page 205

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–13 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 2 place the stack of materials onto paper tray 5 between the edge guides, as illustrated in figure 13. Slide the stack into the tray until it stops. 3 move the back edge guide until it lightly touches the side of the stack of materials. Readjust the l...

  • Page 206

    Paper 9–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 using 12 x 18 inch or sra3 paper use paper tray 5 for 12 x 18 inch (305 x 457 mm) or sra3 (320 x 450 mm) paper. Refer to the recommended materials list and the color materials usage guide for more information about the paper you are loading. Note: • r...

  • Page 207

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–15 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 3 load up to 100 sheets of 12 x 18 inch (305 x 457 mm) or sra3 (320 x 457 mm) 20 lb. Paper into paper tray 5. (remember that images are copied onto the upper side of the paper.) 4 adjust the back edge guide until it lightly touches the paper. 5 select...

  • Page 208: Paper Usage

    Paper 9–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 paper usage this section provides a quick summary of useful information about paper for the docucolor 12 copier/printer. For additional general information, refer to the color materials usage guide. For additional specific information regarding materi...

  • Page 209

    Docucolor 12 user guide 9–17 paper 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 paper excellent good not recommended size • 7.2 x 7.2 to 11 x 17 inches • a4 to a3 • 12 x 18 inches • 4 x 6 inch postcard • sra3 • a6 • smaller than 7.2 x 7.2 inches • larger than 12 x 18 inches or sra3 (320 x 450 mm) • any sizes between 11 x 17 inche...

  • Page 210

    Paper 9–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 * in general, color paper is recommended for black only. Paper type • xerox color xpressions or xerox europe colotech + paper • xerox 4024 dp or xerox europe premier for black only • xerox or xerox europe rec- ommended transparencies - long edge feed ...

  • Page 211: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–1 duplex automatic document feeder 1 10 4 5 6 7 overview this chapter describes the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf), illustrated in figure 1, for the docucolor 12 copier/printer. The dadf automatically feeds up to 50 of the same size documents or mixed size documen...

  • Page 212

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 key point: • the copier/printer automatically copies black and white documents in the black mode and documents with color in the full color mode when auto output color is selected. • if the dadf belt is dirty and the origin...

  • Page 213

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–3 duplex automatic document feeder 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 if you use the dadf to input the original documents, the output will be delivered in one of the following ways, assuming a three-page job. • in a basic, single-copy job, output is delivered face down in 1, 2, 3 order. • in ...

  • Page 214: Document Path

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 component names and functions the following items are the principal components of the duplex automatic document feeder, as illustrated in figure 2: 1 document feed lamp this lamp displays a green arrow when a document is in...

  • Page 215: Document Specifications

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–5 duplex automatic document feeder 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 document specifications always use the recommended types of input documents so that the duplex automatic document feeder operates within the design specifications. Document jams may occur if non- standard documents are used...

  • Page 216

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 if the dadf senses non-standard size documents in the feeder, a message displays and the copier/ printer stops. Place such non-standard documents on the document glass, or enter the document size by using the original size ...

  • Page 217

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–7 duplex automatic document feeder 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 documents not recommended the following document types cause document jams or malfunction of the copier/printer. Make copies of these documents by placing them directly onto the document glass. • book, pamphlet, and booklet...

  • Page 218: Loading The Documents

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 loading the documents you can load up to 50 documents from 16 lb. (64 gsm) to 32 lb. (128 gsm) into the dadf. 1 remove any paper clips or staples from the documents. Align the documents. 2 place the documents face up onto t...

  • Page 219

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–9 duplex automatic document feeder 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 4 extend the dadf output tray to accommodate the size of the documents, as illustrated in figure 5. 5 press the start button. The documents automatically feed one by one, onto the document glass. The feeding begins from the...

  • Page 220: Clearing A Document Jam

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 clearing a document jam when a document jam occurs in the duplex automatic document feeder, the document feed lamp (figure 6) lights and instructions for clearing the jam appear on the screen display. 1 open the left cover...

  • Page 221

    Docucolor 12 user guide 10–11 duplex automatic document feeder 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 3 close the document chute and lower the left cover. 4 slide the document guide away from the stack of documents, as illustrated in figure 8. Remove the documents from the document feeder tray. 5 raise the dadf and remove ...

  • Page 222

    Duplex automatic document feeder 10–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 check the documents for damage, creases, and/ or folds before reloading them into the document feeder tray. A torn, creased, or folded document can cause a document jam. Key point: if a document is damaged, you may have ...

  • Page 223: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 11–1 sorter/mailbox 1 4 5 6 7 11 overview the docucolor 12 copier/printer may be equipped with an optional sorter/mailbox, as illustrated in figure 1. The sorter/mailbox contains the following components: 1 sorter/mailbox release lever 2 sorter/mailbox bins: copies are delive...

  • Page 224

    Sorter/mailbox 11–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 warning: do not place your fingers between the bins while the sorter/mailbox is in operation. Warning: never cheat the safety interlock switch. Injury or a document jam may occur. This switch shuts off the sorter/mailbox power when you open ...

  • Page 225: Using The Sorter/mailbox

    Docucolor 12 user guide 11–3 sorter/mailbox 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 using the sorter/mailbox the optional sorter/mailbox performs like a sorter for the docucolor 12 standalone copier configuration. It performs like a sorter or mailbox for the docucolor 12 copier/printer configuration. Contact your xerox repr...

  • Page 226

    Sorter/mailbox 11–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 • uncollated copies are stacked sequentially in the sorter/ mailbox bins by page numbers of the documents. For example, in a three-page job where 3 sets are requested, one set of output is delivered, face up, in 1/1/1, 2/2/2, 3/3/3 order. Th...

  • Page 227: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Docucolor 12 user guide 11–5 sorter/mailbox 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 clearing a paper jam when a paper jam occurs, a paper jam message and instructions for clearing the paper jam display on the screen. Key point: remove the jammed paper carefully and gradually so you do not tear it. If the jammed paper tears,...

  • Page 228

    Sorter/mailbox 11–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 3 if the jam is behind the left front door of the sorter/mailbox: 1. Open the left front door (figure 4). 2. Push the green handle (5) down, as illustrated in figure 4, to release the baffle and rotate the knob (6) to release any jammed pape...

  • Page 229

    Docucolor 12 user guide 11–7 sorter/mailbox 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 4 if the jam is behind the right front door of the sorter/mailbox: 1. Open the right front door. 2. Push the green handle down to release the baffle and remove any jammed paper (figure 5). 3. Lift the handle to secure the baffle. 4. Push the...

  • Page 230

    Sorter/mailbox 11–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 11.

  • Page 231: High Capacity Feeder

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–1 accessories 1 4 5 6 7 12 high capacity feeder introduction a high capacity feeder (hcf) may be attached to and used with your docucolor 12 copier/printer (figure 1). Although labeled tray 6, the high capacity feeder is referred to as the hcf. The hcf is an optional acces...

  • Page 232

    Accessories 12–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 loading paper you can add paper to the hcf while printing from any other tray. (check the touch screen to see what tray is in use to determine if the hcf is available for loading.) when you close the hcf paper drawer, the tray does not elevate ...

  • Page 233

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–3 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 load the paper. Ensure that the paper is aligned evenly and tightly against the right side of the tray. 4 close the hcf paper tray. When you close the hcf, the elevator rises and positions the paper for use; also, the screen briefly displays ...

  • Page 234

    Accessories 12–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 remove any partially fed paper from the exit area on the hcf and the entry to the copier/printer. It is important to remove jammed paper from the exit area of the hcf before opening the hcf paper tray. Partially fed paper may tear when you op...

  • Page 235

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–5 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 accessing the hcf from the client workstation from the client workstation, you should add the hcf to the available device options. This procedure must be repeated at each client workstation. Even when the hcf is installed, you should use autose...

  • Page 236

    Accessories 12–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 windows nt note: you may need system administrator privileges to perform the following procedure. 1 from the start menu, select settings, then printers, and the desired printer. 2 from the file menu, select properties. 3 select the device setti...

  • Page 237

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–7 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 mac os 1 from the apple menu, select chooser. 2 in the chooser, select adobe ps. 3 in the select ps printer dialog box, highlight the name of the desired printer and select setup. Note: if a .Ppd file has already been associated with the printe...

  • Page 238: Convenience Stapler

    Accessories 12–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 convenience stapler overview the convenience stapler (figure 6) may be attached to and used with your docucolor 12 copier/printer. The convenience stapler attaches to the back left corner of your docucolor 12 copier/printer work surface. Figure...

  • Page 239

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–9 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 the stapler plugs in at the lower right side toward the rear of the copier/printer (figure 7). The convenience stapler unit includes the stapler as well as a holder for used staples and stationary supplies. Use the stapler for restapling your o...

  • Page 240

    Accessories 12–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 acceptable media the following table show the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled using paper of the specified type and weight. For equivalent paper types and weights, refer to the recommended materials list and the color materials us...

  • Page 241

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–11 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 using the stapler 1 ensure that you have no more than 50 sheets of 24 lb. Paper. Align all sheets to the edge you want to staple. 2 slide the set under the staple head using the diagonal or straight marks on the stapler base as a guide. These ...

  • Page 242

    Accessories 12–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 adding staples 1 open the stapler by grasping the cover at the two indentations on the upper right and left side and pulling it straight up and back (figure 10). 2 pull the empty cartridge out by holding the gold handle at the top tabs and pul...

  • Page 243

    Docucolor 12 user guide 12–13 accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 clearing a stapler jam 1 for a simple jam, remove the set with the jammed staples from the stapler. Insert a sheet under the staple head to cause the stapler to eject the jammed staple. 2 if the set itself is jammed, remove the staple cartridg...

  • Page 244

    Accessories 12–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 troubleshooting if you suspect a problem with the convenience stapler, perform the following steps in the order listed. 1 ensure that the stapler cover is completely closed. 2 check the power cord and power switch on the printer/copier to ensu...

  • Page 245: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–1 problem solving 1 4 5 6 7 13 overview the docucolor 12 copier/printer is designed to help you find and solve problems as they happen. The copier/printer can detect problems and display the corrective action on the screen, as illustrated in figure 1. If the instructions f...

  • Page 246

    Problem solving 13–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 1 with the power on and the copier/printer in a fault condition, press the stop button on the control panel. 2 record the following information so that you can provide it to the xerox representative at the support center: • with the stop bu...

  • Page 247: Paper Jam Clearance

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–3 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam clearance paper may jam in several areas inside the copier/ printer: • behind the left door • behind the right door • behind the front door • in the duplex path • in the output area, that is, near the output tray (or the sorter/ma...

  • Page 248

    Problem solving 13–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 key point: gradually remove the jammed paper so you do not rip it. If the jammed paper rips, be sure to remove all of the pieces. The action required to clear a paper jam varies with the location of the jam. Clearance procedures for each of...

  • Page 249

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–5 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam behind the left door note: paper that is partially out of the copier/ printer may become more severely jammed if it is not removed before you open the paper path module. Ensure that all paper is cleared from this area, especially ...

  • Page 250

    Problem solving 13–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam behind the right door 1 note the area of the jam behind the right door displayed on the touch screen. 2 if there is a sorter/mailbox, push down on the release lever, as illustrated in figure 6, and push the sorter/mailbox away fro...

  • Page 251

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–7 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam behind the front door 1 when the touch screen displays a message indicating a jam behind the front door, open the front door, as illustrated in figure 8. 2 rotate the green handle clockwise, as illustrated in figure 9, and pull ou...

  • Page 252

    Problem solving 13–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 4 in registration area, lift the baffle marked 1 and carefully remove the jammed paper, as illustrated in figure 10. Press the baffle gently back into place. Note: if transparency jams occur in this area, check paper tray 5 to ensure that t...

  • Page 253

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–9 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 if the paper jam is in the fuser exit area, locate the fuser exit area handle at the right of the paper path module, as illustrated in figure 12. Move the handle to the right and carefully remove the jammed paper. Gently secure the handle b...

  • Page 254

    Problem solving 13–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam inside a paper tray paper that is partially out of the paper tray when the paper tray is opened can cause more complex jams by tearing. The torn pieces may become jammed in areas that you cannot reach. 1 use the message that disp...

  • Page 255

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–11 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 paper jam inside paper tray 5 1 use the message that displays on the touch screen to locate the paper jam. 2 if necessary, grasp the center top handle and raise the top of paper tray 5 toward the copier/ printer to access the jam, as illus...

  • Page 256: Resolving Hardware Problems

    Problem solving 13–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 resolving hardware problems warning: when clearing the paper path in the fuser area (located in the paper path module), remember that the surfaces are hot. To avoid injury, proceed with caution when clearing the path. Problem suggested sol...

  • Page 257

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–13 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 resolving programming problems problem suggested solution the control panel touch screen does not respond to a touch command. Press clear all on the control panel. Touch a selectable button on the touch screen with one finger. A slight pre...

  • Page 258: Resolving Processor Problems

    Problem solving 13–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 resolving processor problems problem suggested solution transparencies use transparencies with a painted or removable white stripe. Load them with stripe down, as the lead edge of the sheet in paper tray 5. Load the transparencies by follo...

  • Page 259

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–15 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 problem suggested solution paper jams when exiting the paper trays ensure that the edge guides of the paper tray fit snugly against the paper stack. Do not fill the paper trays above the max fill line indicator. Tray 1 holds approximately ...

  • Page 260

    Problem solving 13–16 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 fresh copies used as original documents cause jams in the duplex auto- matic document feeder. This problem is caused by the oil used in the fusing process. The problem can be reduced or eliminated by allowing output to sit for awhile so oi...

  • Page 261

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–17 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 excessive paper curl paper curl may be a result of: • the mass of dry ink (toner) coverage on the copy - the greater the toner mass, the greater the paper curl. • the paper weight. • the humidity conditions at the copier/printer. You can s...

  • Page 262

    Problem solving 13–18 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 fresh copies used as original documents cause jams in the duplex auto- matic document feeder this problem is caused by the oil used in the fusing process. The problem can be reduced or eliminated by allowing output to sit for a while so oi...

  • Page 263

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–19 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 resolving output quality problems using the basic copying, added features, or image quality tabs problem suggested solution moiré patterns on the copies this problem sometimes occurs when origi- nal documents have halftone images. Per- for...

  • Page 264

    Problem solving 13–20 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 scattered, very light show-through images occur when copying a document that is on thin paper. Select the background suppression option in the preset color balance feature in the image quality tab. To eliminate the unwanted show-through im...

  • Page 265

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–21 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 deletions on the copy edges. Edge deletion on all sides of the copy is nor- mal, and is greatest on the lead edge of the copy. Set the edge erase feature, variable erase option, to 4 mm to minimize the dele- tion. Select the size for the o...

  • Page 266

    Problem solving 13–22 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 background on the copies. Examine the input document for the source of the problem. Ensure that the document is held flat on the document glass and that the document cover is closed. From the image quality tab, adjust the lighten/darken co...

  • Page 267

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–23 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 the image quality gradually degrades on successive copies, or copies made with set- tings used previously are significantly worse than copies you are making now. The internal process control function of the copier/printer has degraded. Pla...

  • Page 268

    Problem solving 13–24 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 corner shift appears in the wrong area on the copy. If the document is positioned on the docu- ment glass in the short edge feed direction, and the paper used for copying is in the long edge feed direction, the copy will appear to be posit...

  • Page 269

    Docucolor 12 user guide 13–25 problem solving 1 3 4 5 6 7 13 original type selection and output when you use the original type options of photo & text or text, the copier/printer attempts to discriminate between text and photo or picture areas within the original. It then applies the appropriate ima...

  • Page 270

    Problem solving 13–26 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 13.

  • Page 271: Overview

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–1 technical information 1 4 5 6 7 14 overview the information in this section is provided for your convenience and can be supplemented with information provided by your xerox sales or service representative. 14. Technical information.

  • Page 272: Specifications

    Technical information 14–2 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 specifications electrical power requirements (115 vac - 60 hz) specifications single phase two wire plus earth ground current service 20 amps (dedicated line recom- mended but not required) line-to-neutral 115 volts (+10%) frequency 6...

  • Page 273

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–3 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 electrical power requirements (220-240 vac - 50 hz) specifications single phase two wire plus earth ground current service 15 amps (dedicated line recom- mended but not required) line-to-neutral 220 - 240 volts (+10%) frequency 50 hz ...

  • Page 274

    Technical information 14–4 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 environmental requirements health and safety information standby temperatures minimum 14 o f (-10 o c) at 5% relative humidity maximum 104 o f (40 o c) at 95% relative humid- ity operating temperatures minimum 50 o f (10 o c) at 15% r...

  • Page 275

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–5 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 capabilities * from document glass to the output catch tray, the black and white output rate is 50 copies per minute.With a dadf, the black and white output rate is 40 copies per minute. Warm-up time 7.4 — 9.5 minutes at 72 o f (22 o ...

  • Page 276

    Technical information 14–6 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 physical dimensions note: the dimensions listed include the processor and the standard catch tray. Floor space requirements can vary depending on copier/printer options and placement location. Contact your xerox sales or service repre...

  • Page 277

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–7 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 system modes of operation running mode to ready mode when running mode is complete. Ready mode to lower power mode as set by system administrator: 1-240 minutes factory default: 15 minutes low power mode to sleep mode as set by system...

  • Page 278

    Technical information 14–8 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 copy rates for paper trays 1, 2, 3, and 4: normal paper copies per minute for normal paper (64—105 gsm) fed from trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 are listed below. These rates assume black and white copies are being made from the document glass. ...

  • Page 279

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–9 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 copy rates for paper trays 2, 3, and 4: limited heavyweight paper copies per minute for limited heavyweight paper (106—128 gsm) fed from trays 2, 3, and 4 are listed below. Black / white mode color mode simplex simplex b5 lef 6 3.5 b5...

  • Page 280

    Technical information 14–10 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 copy rates for tray 5 copy rates (copies per minute) for tray 5 are listed below. Size black / white mode color mode simplex simplex normal paper 64—105 gsm a4 / letter lef 25 6 a3 20 6 ohp (transparency) a4 / letter lef 25 2.4 a3 20...

  • Page 281: (Dadf Specifications)

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–11 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 duplex automatic document feeder (dadf specifications) document feeding method face-up, 1-to-n (top feed) method. Capable of auto- matic document feeding. Applicable document sizes minimum: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm) short edge f...

  • Page 282

    Technical information 14–12 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 sorter/mailbox specifications paper size 8.5 x 11 inches to 11 x 17 inches (216 x 279 mm to 279 x 432 mm) (a4 to a3) capacity of the output/offset catch tray 500 sheets of 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper number of sorter/mailbox bins 10 capaci...

  • Page 283: Metric Conversion Chart

    Docucolor 12 user guide 14–13 technical information 1 3 4 5 6 7 14 metric conversion chart * note that most numbers are rounded off. Inches millimeters (mm) inches millimeters (mm) inches/ international sizes millimeters (mm) celsius (°c) fahrenheit (°f) 0.01 0.254 6 153 13.5 343 10 50 0.04 1 7.2 18...

  • Page 284

    Technical information 14–14 docucolor 12 user guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 14.

  • Page 285: 15. Index

    Docucolor 12 user guide 15-1 index 14 15 numerics 2 sided copying: 5-4 2-up: 7-4 3 pass color: 4-5 4 pages up: 7-5 8 pages up: 7-5 a access button: 2-3 access number: 2-3 accessories: 2-24 added features tab: 5-1–5-31, 12-1–?? Book copying: 5-7 edge erase: 5-25 margin shift: 5-16 original size: 5-29...

  • Page 286

    Index 15-2 docucolor 12 user guide 15 problem solving: 13-13 start: 2-5 control panel stop: 2-5 cool (color balance): 6-14 copy output: 4-8 copy quantity: 2-7 copy rates paper tray 5: 14-10 paper trays 1, 2, 3, 4 (general paper): 14-8 paper trays 2, 3, 4 (heavy paper): 14-9 corner shift: 5-20 proble...

  • Page 287

    Docucolor 12 user guide 15-3 index 15 problem solving: 13-13 interlock open using clear: 2-6 using clear all: 2-5 interrupt button: 2-4 invert image: 7-20–7-21 negative image: 7-22 positive image: 7-22 j jam dadf: 10-4 using clear: 2-6 using clear all: 2-5 jam clearance see paper jam clearance: 13-3...

  • Page 288

    Index 15-4 docucolor 12 user guide 15 blurred images: 13-22 corner shift: 13-24 dark lead edge: 13-23 dark output: 13-21 edge deletions: 13-21 high contrast: 13-21 image degradation: 13-23 image density uneven: 13-24 light output: 13-21 low contrast: 13-21 missed pages: 13-19 moiré patterns: 13-19 s...

  • Page 289

    Docucolor 12 user guide 15-5 index 15 paper jams on exit from trays: 13-15 paper tray 5 multiple feed: 13-14 paper tray 5 skewed paper: 13-15 transparencies: 13-14 tray 5 feed: 13-14 programming problems cannot complete programming: 13-13 control panel touch screen: 13-13 features not selectable: 13...

  • Page 290

    Index 15-6 docucolor 12 user guide 15 transparencies: 9-7 loading: 9-10 problem solving: 13-14 transparency separators: 7-11–7-13 troubleshooting see problem solving: 13-1 two-sided copying: 5-4 u uncollated output (sorter/mailbox): 11-4 v variable color balance: 6-24 variable edge erase: 5-27 varia...

  • Page 292

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