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Xerox DocuColor 5252 Operator's Manual - page 279
DocuColor 5252 Operator Manual
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Suggested Solution
The Control Panel Touch Screen
does not respond to a touch
command.
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Press Clear All on the Control Panel.
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Touch a selectable button on the Touch Screen. A slight
pressure is required to cause the digital press with scanner to
react.
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If the problem persists, open the Front Door of the digital press
with scanner. Close the Front Door and make a selection on
the Touch Screen. If the Touch Screen does not respond to any
touch commands, switch off the power. Wait 15 seconds. Then
switch on the power. Reprogram the digital press with scanner
for the copy features that are desired.
You cannot program a job while a
screen is open.
Jobs cannot be programmed or copies made while some screens,
such as administration screens, jam clearance screens, or
consumable status information screens, are open. Follow the
directions on the information screen. Then program the desired job.
Digital press with scanner features
are not selectable.
Certain features cannot be selected because of the previous
selections. Generally, features or buttons you can select appear
selectable to indicate you can use them with the previous
selections. Refer to the “Overview” chapter for more information
about buttons (see page 3-11).
Transparencies
•
Load the transparencies by following the instructions in
Chapter 4, “Paper and Paper Trays (see page 4-9).
Transparencies are too oily.
•
Make 5 blank sheet copies with the Full Color option on paper
stock to purge excess oil from system. Reload the
transparencies and continue the copying job.
•
Refer to the Recommended Materials List and the Color
Materials Usage Guide for more information about
transparencies.
Summary of DocuColor 5252
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Docucolor 5252 digital color press operator manual august 2003 701p40700
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© copyright 2003 by xerox corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrighted material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Docucolor 5252 operator manual i i t a bl e o f c ont ent s table of contents introduction 1-1 conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 writing style convent...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual ii table of contents adding and replacing gray to improve color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 color management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 halftone dots and screen angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 h...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual iii table of contents t a bl e o f c ont ent s die cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 lamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 varnish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual iv table of contents paper and paper trays 4-1 recommended papers and special materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 paper trays 1, 2, and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual v table of contents t a bl e o f c ont ent s full color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 3 pass color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 black only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual vi table of contents original type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65 auto photo & text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66 text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual vii table of contents t a bl e o f c ont ent s selecting high capacity stacker features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 stacker mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 offset mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual viii table of contents ordering and loading staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 high capacity stacker stapler maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 cleaning the high capacity stacker stapler . . . . . . . . 6-46 problem solving . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual ix table of contents t a bl e o f c ont ent s floor space requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) specifications . . 8-7 document feeding method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 s...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual x table of contents.
Page 13: Introduction
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 11 1-1 1 in tr o duc tio n 1. Introduction this chapter discusses: • the type of conventions and writing styles used in this manual • safety requirements • radio frequency emissions • legal notices • environmental and recycling requirements conventions symbols caution:...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-2 introduction warning: this symbol indicates a laser is being used in the machine and alerts you to refer to the appropriate safety information. Key point: this symbol identifies information that is being emphasized and is important for you to remember. The 1 2 3.....
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-3 introduction electrical safety this xerox digital press and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following notes will ensure the continued safe operation of your digital press...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-4 introduction disconnect device the power cable is the disconnect device for this equipment. It is attached to the back of the machine as a plug-in device. To remove all electrical power from the machine, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Laser...
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-5 introduction maintenance safety • do not attempt any maintenance procedure that is not specifically described in the documentation that is supplied with your press. • do not use aerosol cleaners. The use of supplies that are not approved may caus...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-6 introduction • 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 ventilation, the machine may overheat. • do not attempt to override any electrical or mechanical interl...
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-7 introduction notices radio frequency emissions fcc in the usa this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the federal communications commission rules. These limits are de...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-8 introduction safety extra low voltage approval this xerox digital press 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-owned devices...
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-9 introduction warning: in order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to industrial, scientific and medical (ism) equipment, the external radiation from ism equipment may have to be limited or special mitigation measures taken. Warning: ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-10 introduction internal revenue stamps. (if it is necessary to reproduce a legal document on which there is a canceled revenue stamp, this may be done provided the reproduction of the document is performed for lawful purposes.) postage stamps, canceled or uncancele...
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-11 introduction 9. Selective service induction papers that bear any of the following registrant’s information: earnings or income dependency status court record previous military service physical or mental condition exception: united states militar...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-12 introduction 6. Marks, brands, seals, wrappers or designs used by or on behalf of the government of canada or of a province, the government of a state other than canada or a department, board, commission or agency established by the government of canada or of a p...
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1 in tr o duc tion docucolor 5252 operator manual 1-13 introduction environmental notices for canada terra choice environmental services, inc. Of canada has verified that this xerox product conforms to all applicable environmental choice ecologo requirements for minimized impact to the environment. ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 1-14 introduction.
Page 27: About Color Printing
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 12 2-1 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g 2. About color printing overview traditional offset printing requires time, people, materials, and many steps to produce quality color output. Digital technology is changing the way the printing industry works. All the steps that...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-2 about color printing image quality when creating a document with color images, you first need to understand the capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses of the software you are using. This applies to both the pc and mac platforms of software such as quarkxpress ® ,...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-3 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g how input determines output successful reproduction of color images depends on a number of factors, starting with the differences in how the various technologies that affect the image translate and display the ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-4 about color printing image key some scanners, especially low-end desktop models, tend to compress the tonal range of an image and increase the contrast or difference between light and dark areas. If the contrast of your original is too high or too low, detail coul...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-5 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g grain/image size the size of an original scanned image is also important to the clarity of the output image. If an image is enlarged too much, the grain of the image may become obvious, detracting from the imag...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-6 about color printing additive color computer monitors work with energized phosphors that glow red, green, or blue on the face of a picture tube. If accurate color reproduction is important to you, your monitor should be calibrated on a regular basis. Calibration a...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-7 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g color gamut a color gamut is a range of colors. The gamut that the human eye can see is much larger than can be produced in a photograph. The photograph gamut is much larger than that of an rgb monitor. The rgb...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-8 about color printing color models video technology (computer monitors, scanners, and television screens) sees color as transparent light and uses an rgb model to display colors. To display color appropriately on video technology, captured images are broken down in...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-9 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g adding and replacing gray to improve color there are limitations to achieving the exact colors when converting from rgb (for video display) to cmy (for print). For example, cmy pigments aren’t capable of produc...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-10 about color printing color management since the color on a screen differs from the color produced by the press, it is necessary to have a color management system (cms). The cms identifies and bridges the gap between the rgb and cmyk color spaces belonging to your...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-11 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g halftone dots halftone dots are combinations of spots that create a printed dot. The dots shown here demonstrate different print resolutions. The illustration on the left contains 25 possible printer dot cells...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-12 about color printing electronic digital file calibration calibration is essential to insuring good color quality. The purpose of calibration is to measure how the digital press is printing the requested colors and to then make any corrections that are required. C...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-13 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g digital image manipulation although image reproduction can be a complex process, one of the primary advantages of capturing an image digitally is that it can be manipulated until you have achieved the desired ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-14 about color printing output considerations mottle mottling is uneven spotty toner coverage that occurs when printing large, solid areas of flat color. Paper choice can be critical in avoiding this problem. To obtain sharp and uniform images, use only paper stock ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-15 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g trapping trapping compensates for misregistration by slightly overprinting adjacent colors. No trap trap halo haloes are light areas around an object that occur when printing a darker color dry ink/toner on a ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-16 about color printing anti-aliasing anti-aliasing is a graphics software feature that eliminates or softens the jaggedness of low resolution curved edges. Anti-aliased not anti-aliased knockout knockout prints a shape or object by removing (knocking out) all under...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-17 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g duplex settings to ensure that the image orientation is correct on both sides of the page, the correct duplex setting must be indicated in the print driver window. If the setting is incorrect, your document co...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-18 about color printing color server color servers are connected to your network and drive the color output devices (digital color presses/printers). Each time an image is sent to a printer, the color server connected to the printer converts, or rasterizes, the data...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-19 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g finishing there are two types of finishing: the finishing that the digital press can do and the preparation for finishing other than what the digital press can perform. The finishing options for the digital pr...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-20 about color printing binding preparation nested signature and binders creep the effects of binders creep are most obvious when thick paper is folded or multiple signatures are nested with each other. After trimming, the innermost signatures will have a smaller pa...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 2-21 about color pr inting 2 a b ou t c o lo r pr in ti n g binding methods saddle stitching saddle stitching is accomplished using a stapler or a high-speed binding machine that inserts and bends thin wire through the spine of a document. This wire leaves the document...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 2-22 about color printing final finishing touches die cutting in die cutting, shapes are cut out of a page with sharp knives. It is most often used to create attention-getting documents, or for packaging with unique shapes, like video box covers. Lamination laminated ...
Page 49: Overview
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 13 3-1 3 ove rvi ew 3. Overview the digital press runs full color and black and white prints. This chapter provides the location, name, and function of the various digital press components including: • external parts • internal parts • the control panel • the help syst...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-2 overview identifying the external parts use the illustration below to identify components of the external parts listed in the table. Figure 3-1 dry ink/toner compartment control panel touch screen offset catch tray exit module right front door left front door tran...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-3 overview part description upper door transport module the upper door transport module paper path transports paper from the paper trays to the transport module. Transport module the transport module carries the paper from the paper trays to the upper pa...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-4 overview part description control panel allows keypad selection of features. Refer to the control panel section in this chapter. Dry ink/toner compartment contains the dry ink/toner cartridges. Offset catch tray (oct) receives completed print job. Sets are offset ...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-5 overview ecology module the ecology module connected to the back of the digital press contains the environmental components (ozone and dust filters). The ecology module is maintained by the xerox service representative. Figure 3-2.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-6 overview electrical module the electrical module houses software, printed wiring boards, and power supplies. The xerox service representative connects their laptop to the electrical module to load software or run diagnostics. Figure 3-3 caution: do not block the v...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-7 overview dry ink/toner waste bottle the dry ink/toner waste bottle collects the waste dry ink/toner in the printing process. The dry ink/toner waste bottle is customer replaceable and located in the rear of the exit module. Refer to the maintenance cha...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-8 overview circuit breaker the digital press is equipped with an additional safety circuit breaker. This device will trip if there is an electrical overload. Figure 3-5 in the case of a building power outage, the digital press should be powered on as soon as possibl...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-9 overview caution: the pressure pad in the fuser remains in a up position if power to the digital press is interrupted while the digital press is in use. The pressure pad will not be released from this position until the power is restored, the power swi...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-10 overview tabs/buttons/icons some screens on the touch screen display tabs which contain various selectable options. Refer to the example on the following page. Features and options are initially set to the factory default settings. These settings can be changed b...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-11 overview touch screen button types and functions selectable touch screen buttons are in color and shadowed. These buttons change appearance when selected. The standard button types include: • option buttons option buttons are blank with words or graph...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-12 overview • cancel and save buttons the cancel button allows you to cancel selected feature options without saving them. The save button allows you to save selected feature options. Figure 3-7 cancel button save button arrows to icon button fixed option set values.
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-13 overview control panel your digital press has one of two control panels: a control panel with words, as shown below, or a panel with international symbols, as shown on the following page. The function of each button is described in the table on the fo...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-14 overview figure 3-9.
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-15 overview name word symbol function features displays the screen containing the basic features, added features, image quality, and more tabs. Appears on digital press with scanner only. Power saver puts the digital press in a standby status mode, in wh...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-16 overview name word symbol function review displays the job programming choices that are selected. Digital press with scanner only. Help displays additional information useful in completing a task. Clear all clears all job programming and returns the digital press...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-17 overview name word symbol function pause press the pause button to stop the scanning process. You cannot run another job while in the pause mode. You must press pause again to resume the original job or to press clear all to cancel the job. Digital pr...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-18 overview features when the features button is pressed, the following screen is displayed. Auto paper does not show for all configurations. The features screen can be set as the initial screen default by your system administrator. Figure 3-10 tab description basic...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-19 overview job status when you press the job status button, the job status screen, shown in figure 10, is displayed. The job status screen can be set as the initial screen default by your system administrator. Information about the job includes job type...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-20 overview figure 3-11 name function job list shows all jobs submitted. Hold job holds a job in the print queue until released. Release job releases a hold job to be printed. Promote job enables a job to be moved in front of other jobs in the queue. Delete job dele...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-21 overview power saver the power saver button puts the digital press in a standby status mode, in which the fuser temperature is lowered. The factory default is 60 minutes. The power saver time out can be changed in tools to reflect a value from 1 to 24...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-22 overview machine status when the machine status button is pressed, the following screen is displayed. The machine status screen can be set as the initial screen default by your system administrator. Figure 3-12 screen name function paper trays shows the trays ava...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-23 overview meters the meters keep track of print counts. To view the print count touch the meters button on the machine details screen. The billing meters screen is displayed. Figure 3-13.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-24 overview to reset the meters to zero, follow this procedure: 1 touch the resettable meters button on the billing meters screen. Figure 3-14.
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-25 overview 2 touch the reset button on the resettable meters screen. The numbers reset to 0. Figure 3-15 3 touch close until you reach the primary machine details screen..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-26 overview review the review button displays the review screen, which allows you to review the information programmed for a scanner job. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the right side of the screen to scroll down through all of the features. • touch the all fe...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-27 overview figure 3-17 figure 3-18.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-28 overview figure 3-19.
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-29 overview help press help for an overview of the different options displayed in the various tabs on the touch screen. Clear all press clear all to cancel all programmed selections and restore the defaults. Interrupt press interrupt to interrupt a scan ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-30 overview job monitor the job monitor screen displays the options selected for the current job and allows you to program features for the next job while the current job is running. If there is more than one job programmed in the digital press, the last job program...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-31 overview audio tones there are three audio tones: • attention: the attention tone indicates that the button you press cannot be selected. • button selection: the button selection tone indicates that the button you press can be selected. • fault: the f...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-32 overview alert screens an alert screen has a red bar across the screen when a consumable product, such as dry ink/toner, needs to be replaced. An alert screen also indicates that the digital press is unable to make prints because of a fault condition. Follow the ...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-33 overview maintenance the maintenance screen displays a green check mark if the level of the consumable listed is adequate. A yellow triangle alerts you that the level is low and a red circle indicates that the consumable is depleted. The digital press...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-34 overview duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) figure 3-23 the dadf automatically feeds up to 50 same size or mixed size documents. 1 place documents face up in the duplex automatic document feeder and ensure that the paper guide is against the documents. The d...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-35 overview document glass figure 3-24 1 lift the dadf and place the original face down in the upper-left corner using the same orientation on the document glass as the paper in the chosen paper tray (long edge feed (lef) on the glass if the paper in the...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-36 overview identifying the internal parts figure 3-25 dry ink/toner cartridges the colors in the digital press, from left to right, are black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Refer to the maintenance chapter of this manual for instructions on changing the cartridge. Ser...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-37 overview upper door figure 3-26 the illustration below shows how the upper door transport module paper path transports paper from trays 1 and 2 to the transport module. Figure 3-27 tray 1 tray tray 2 to the digital press from horizontal (duplex) trans...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-38 overview transport module figure 3-28 the upper paper path in the transport module carries the paper from the paper trays to the upper paper path of the digital press. The lower paper path in the transport module carries the paper from the lower paper path in the...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-39 overview paper path in the digital press the paper path in the digital press transfers an image to the paper and fuses it for both the simplex and duplex selections. It has two areas, the upper paper path and the lower paper path. The upper paper path...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-40 overview exit module figure 3-31 a completed print passes through the exit module to the offset catch tray. The exit module contains a decurler that removes paper curl caused by the fusing process. The exit module also contains an inverter which turns the paper o...
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3 ov erv iew docucolor 5252 operator manual 3-41 overview relocating the digital press if the digital press must be relocated, call your xerox customer representative. The installation planning procedure must be conducted for every new site..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 3-42 overview.
Page 91: Paper And Paper Trays
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 14 4-1 4 pa p e r and pa p e r tr a y s 4. Paper and paper trays recommended papers and special materials refer to the color materials user guide and the recommended materials list for paper guidelines. The recommended materials list is a downloadable file on www.Xerox...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-2 paper and paper trays for reliable digital press operation and good print quality, xerox recommends the following: store paper: • on a flat surface. Do not store paper directly on the floor, since that increases the possibility of moisture absorption. Paper should...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-3 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays paper trays 1, 2, and 3 paper trays 1, 2, and 3 are standard paper trays and hold the paper supply for the digital press. Figure 4-1 tray tray tray.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-4 paper and paper trays the following figure shows the paper paths for trays 1, 2, and 3. Figure 4-2 transport module tray 1 tray 2 tray 3 to the digital from press horizontal (duplex) transport.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-5 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays paper guidelines for the best results, remember the following: • do not load paper or other materials above the max line. • do not use wrinkled, torn, curled, or folded paper. • use the recommended paper sizes a...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-6 paper and paper trays table 1. Paper guidelines *requires a paper guide to be removed to run these sizes. Call your xerox service representative for the side guide removal. **refer to non-standard size paper in this chapter. Note: if you have an optional high capa...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-7 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays paper tray special features special features help control the environmental conditions in the paper trays to ensure optimum print capability: • paper trays 1 and 2 have optional heater kits available. • paper tr...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-8 paper and paper trays tray capacity paper trays 1 and 2 have a capacity of 550 sheets of 24 pound (90 g/m 2 ) paper. Paper tray 3 has a capacity of 2200 sheets of 24 pound (90 g/m 2 ) paper. Curl when the paper is exposed to heat, the paper loses moisture and curl...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-9 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays transparency guidelines transparencies can be run only from tray 3. • load transparencies into tray 3 with the paper stripe side facing down and with the stripe as the leading edge. (the leading edge is the edge...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-10 paper and paper trays drilled paper 3-hole drilled paper runs from trays 1, 2, and 3. Drilled paper should be run in the simplex (1-sided) and duplex (2-sided) orientations shown below to avoid paper jams caused by the holes not aligning correctly with the paper ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-11 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays letterhead different inks and dry inks/toners are used to produce preprinted letterhead that may not pass through the digital press intact. Refer to the specialty media guide that came with your documentation f...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-12 paper and paper trays auto tray switching when auto tray switching (ats) (this feature may not be available with your configuration) is activated in the tools mode, the digital press automatically switches to another tray containing paper of the identical size, w...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-13 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays loading paper 1 pull out the tray slowly until it stops. 2 load the correct size paper into the tray in the correct feeding orientation. Refer to the orientation labels on each tray. Note: do not load materials...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-14 paper and paper trays figure 4-6 3 adjust the paper guides by pressing in the guide release and carefully moving the edge guide until it lightly touches the edge of the material in the tray..
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-15 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays 4 although trays 1, 2, and 3 have auto size detection capability, the paper weight (g/m 2 ) range must be selected on the weight indicator. Selecting the correct paper weight range affects the feed performance ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-16 paper and paper trays 5 in addition to designating the correct paper weight for tray 3, select nonstandard or standard paper and coated or uncoated paper. Figure 4-8 6 close the tray slowly to avoid shifting the paper stack. Key point: if you hear paper being cru...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 4-17 paper and paper trays 4 p a pe r a nd pa p e r t rays paper weight conversion tables specific weight conversion yellow shading indicates grades widely used for this classification grammage g/m 2 xerographic bond, writing, pounds offset, text, book, pounds cover, p...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 4-18 paper and paper trays weight conversion ranges grammage g/m 2 xerographic bond, writing, pounds offset, text, book, pounds cover, pounds index, pounds bristol and tag, pounds 17 x 22 inch - 500 sheets 25 x 38 inch -500 sheets 20 x 26 inch -500 sheets 25.5 x 30.5 ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 15 5-1 5 sc a nne r 5. Scanner scanning the scanner is an optional accessory for the digital press, and it includes a duplex automatic document feeder (dadf). This chapter familiarizes you with the scanner features for scan-to-print jobs. The following scanner function...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-2 scanner basic scanning steps if the dadf belt is dirty and the original is a thin or transparent document, background may appear on the copy. This may also occur when copies are made using the document glass. Place a white sheet of paper of the same size on top of...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-3 scanner 5 sc a nne r 4 ensure that the document is registered using the same orientation on the document glass as the paper in the chosen paper tray (that is, lef on the glass if the paper in the chosen paper tray is lef; sef on the glass if the paper in the chosen...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-4 scanner • photographs with dark edges and without a white border. • shiny originals. • originals with dark backgrounds. • thick originals such as books. • originals copied with the dadf open, and the area housing the digital press is brightly lit. Refer to documen...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-5 scanner 5 sc a nne r key point: you may not use the auto color option if the duplex automatic document feeder must remain open during scanning. The digital press with scanner will not operate until you make a different selection under the color mode feature. For ad...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-6 scanner if the input document is slightly smaller or larger than a standard size document, the dadf may detect it as a standard size document. Dark areas or image loss along the edges may occur. Enter the document size by using the original size feature or the edg...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-7 scanner 5 sc a nne r identifying dadf parts figure 5-2 dadf document feed lamp output tray output paper guide tray extension part description document feed lamp lights when the original is properly seated in the dadf and ready to be scanned. Paper guide must be adj...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-8 scanner using the dadf 1 remove any paper clips or staples from the documents. 2 place up to 50 same size or mixed size from 16 to 32 pound (64 to 128 g/m 2 ) documents face up in the dadf tray. Slide the documents to the left until the green document feed lamp is...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-9 scanner 5 sc a nne r 9 press the start button to begin the scan operation. The original is fed from the top of the stack to the document glass to be scanned then face down to the dadf output tray on the right. Note: if the dadf belt is dirty and the original is a t...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-10 scanner clearing a dadf jam figure 5-3 1 open the left cover of the dadf. 2 carefully remove the jammed original. If the original tears, ensure all pieces are removed. 3 follow all instructions on the touch screen. 4 press start to resume the job..
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-11 scanner 5 sc a nne r auto image rotation the digital press offers an automatic rotation feature for 8.5 x 11 inch, or a4, original documents input from both the duplex automatic document feeder and the document glass. This feature must be activated through tools m...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-12 scanner touch screen use the touch screen to select features and options that specify the appearance of the scanned output. The touch screen also displays messages that indicate the status of the digital press during idle, run, or fault conditions. The touch scre...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-13 scanner 5 sc a nne r tabs/buttons/icons some screens on the touch screen display tabs which contain selectable options. Features and options are initially set to the factory default settings. These settings can be changed by your system administrator in tools mode...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-14 scanner touch screen button types and functions selectable touch screen buttons are in color and shadowed. These buttons change appearance when selected. The standard button types are described as follows: option buttons these buttons are blank with words or grap...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-15 scanner 5 sc a nne r • cancel and save buttons the cancel button allows you to cancel selected feature options without saving them. The save button allows you to save selected feature options. Figure 5-5 save button cancel button fixed option arrows to set values ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-16 scanner note: the following features and options discuss the factory default settings. You may see different settings, depending on the options your system administrator has selected in tools mode. Basic features the basic features tab contains the basic selectio...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-17 scanner 5 sc a nne r color mode auto the auto feature, located in the color mode column on the basic features screen, enables the digital press to automatically sense if the original document is in color or black and white. If the original is in color, the digital...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-18 scanner full color select the full color option, located in the color mode column on the basic features screen, when the original contains color and black. In the full color mode, he digital press uses all four colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black for the out...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-19 scanner 5 sc a nne r single color select from the color palette displayed. In the single color mode, the percentages of cyan, magenta, and yellow can be adjusted to vary the output hue. 1 touch the single color... Button on the basic features screen. The single co...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-20 scanner 4 if you want to adjust the hue, press the up/down buttons to adjust the percentages of cyan, magenta, and yellow. The box reflecting the overall color changes as the color is adjusted. Touch save when the desired hue has been achieved. Figure 5-8 5 conti...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-21 scanner 5 sc a nne r output collated collated refers to copies that are delivered as sets and offset in the output device. Each set is in the order in which the originals were placed in the dadf (1, 2, 3...,1, 2, 3). The collated option is located in the output co...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-22 scanner more... The more... Button, located in the output column on the basic features screen, gives access to the following options: • auto the digital press selects the optimal output orientation automatically. • face up: output is delivered to the output devic...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-23 scanner 5 sc a nne r reduce/enlarge the reduce/enlarge feature, located on the basic features screen, allows you to select the size of the output image from preset values or through independent ratios for the image length and width. The digital press can also be s...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-24 scanner 100% 100%, located in the reduce/enlarge column on the basic features screen, ensures that the entire original is copied if the paper tray selected and the original are the same size. Auto% the auto% option, located in the reduce/enlarge column on the bas...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-25 scanner 5 sc a nne r fourth button the fourth button in the reduce/enlarge column is set to a factory default. 64% is an example of how the value can be set. This factory default can be changed in the tools mode. For more information on how to change this default,...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-26 scanner auto%: the auto% option automatically reduces or enlarges the copy, based on the size and orientation of the document and the paper tray selected. This option is applied only to standard size documents. Preset/variable: preset is the quickest way to selec...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-27 scanner 5 sc a nne r 1 touch the more... Button on the basic features screen 2 touch the preset/variable button. The preset/variable screen is displayed. Figure 5-12 3 if you select a preset percentage. Press save. If you choose to input a variable percentage, eit...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-28 scanner custom: to customize, 25 to 400% can be selected independently on both the x and y axis using the up and down arrows. Auto custom automatically reduces or enlarges the width and length of the image on the original by different percentages. The percentage ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-29 scanner 5 sc a nne r 3 select an independent variable percentage for the x axis using the x up and down arrow buttons. Select an independent variable percentage for the y axis using the y up and down arrows, or select the percentage simultaneously for the x and y ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-30 scanner % by length: input the length of the original from 0.1 to 17 inches and the length of the copy paper from 0.1 to 17 inches. The digital press compares the length and width of the original to the length and width of the paper in the tray selected, and then...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-31 scanner 5 sc a nne r 3 input the length of the original using the up and down arrow buttons. 4 input the length of the copy paper using the up and down arrow buttons. 5 press the save button. 6 continue selecting options for your job. 7 when you have finished sele...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-32 scanner whole image: the whole image feature prevents a loss of image at the edges of your print by automatically fractionally reducing a bleed edge original image. Use whole image when you have selected 100% or auto% in the reduce/enlarge feature. Figure 5-15 se...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-33 scanner 5 sc a nne r whole image cannot be used with the following features. (these features may not be available for your configuration.) • image shift • 12 x 18 inch setting on tray 3 • repeat image • poster • color bar • n-up • mirror image • booklet creation c...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-34 scanner paper supply there are three standard paper trays standard with the digital press. Paper size is set by adjusting the paper guides in each tray. Refer to paper and paper trays for tray paper weight selection. The paper supply also indicates how much paper...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-35 scanner 5 sc a nne r added features the added features tab gives you more selections for additional complex copy jobs. Figure 5-16 2 sided output use the 2 sided output feature to scan 1-sided or 2-sided originals for 1-sided or 2-sided output. The 2 sided output ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-36 scanner 1-1 sided this scans a 1-sided original and produces 1-sided output. Figure 5-17.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-37 scanner 5 sc a nne r 1-2 sided this scans 1-sided originals and creates 2-sided output. Indicate the orientation of the copies to be head to head or head to toe. Figure 5-18.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-38 scanner 2-1 sided this scans a 2-sided original and produces 1-sided copies. Indicate whether the original is head to head or head to toe orientation. Figure 5-19.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-39 scanner 5 sc a nne r 2-2 sided this scans a 2-sided original and creates 2-sided output. Indicate whether the original is head to head or head to toe orientation. Also indicate the orientation of the copy to be head to head or head to toe. Figure 5-20
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-40 scanner image shift image shift enables specific kinds of image repositioning on output. When using 2-sided output, the image shift options can be set independently for each side. The image shift feature is located on the added features screen. No shift if no shi...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-41 scanner 5 sc a nne r auto center auto center automatically places the scanned image in the center of the output paper size. The original should be smaller than the output paper, or the image should be reduced if the original is larger than the output paper. In som...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-42 scanner margin shift use the margin shift feature to create a margin for binding one edge of a document by shifting the image away from that edge. The margin shift feature enables you to center a document image, shift the image to one edge slightly, or move the i...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-43 scanner 5 sc a nne r choose top/bottom or left/right (only one choice can be made), and input the margin shift in mm using the up and down arrow buttons. 3 press save. 4 continue selecting options for your job. 5 when you are finished selecting options, press star...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-44 scanner unrestricted shift unrestricted shift allows independent shifting of the image horizontally and/or vertically. The limit is the maximum dimension of the paper. The x axis can be shifted 0 to 432 mm and the y axis can be shifted 0 to 297 mm. 1 touch the im...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-45 scanner 5 sc a nne r 3 input the x axis in mm using the x up and down arrow buttons. 4 input the y axis in mm using the y up and down arrow buttons. 5 press save. 6 continue selecting options for your job. 7 when you are finished making selections, press start..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-46 scanner corner shift corner shift enables shifting of the image to each of the four corners of the paper or to the center of each of the four sides of the paper (eight positions total). Corner shift may not be evident on your output if you copy your original docu...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-47 scanner 5 sc a nne r 3 touch the arrow that corresponds to the location in which you would like to place the image. 4 press save. 5 continue selecting options for your job. 6 when you are finished selecting options, press start. Original input the original input f...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-48 scanner auto auto automatically detects the size of the original document. The mixed size originals selection is off (default). There is a loss of productivity if auto and mixed size originals are both selected due to the need for a prescan of each document. Manu...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-49 scanner 5 sc a nne r 1 touch the original input button on the added features screen. 2 touch the manual input button. The manual input screen is displayed. Figure 5-27.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-50 scanner 3 press the button for the appropriate standard size. To customize the size, press the custom size button, and use the up and down arrow buttons to enter both the x and y axis. If you select custom size, the custom size screen appears. Figure 5-28 4 press...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-51 scanner 5 sc a nne r mixed size originals you can copy jobs with mixed size originals when you use the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf). When you select the mixed size originals feature and auto paper supply (this feature may not be available with your conf...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-52 scanner 1 touch the bound originals button on the added features screen. The bound originals screen is displayed. Figure 5-29 2 touch the left page button to scan and copy the left page. Touch the right page button to scan and copy the right page. Touch the both ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-53 scanner 5 sc a nne r 3 if you select left page or right page, use the up and down arrow buttons to indicate the desired amount of binding erase in millimeters (0-50 mm.). Figure 5-30
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-54 scanner 4 if you select both pages, indicate the amount of binding erase using the up and down arrow buttons. Indicate the reading order by touching either the left or right button. • touch the left button to have output delivered in sequential order: 1, 2, 3... ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-55 scanner 5 sc a nne r edge erase the edge erase feature, located on the added features screen, allows you to erase images around the border of a document. Edge erase also deletes center streaks caused by a gap between the spine of a bound document and the document ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-56 scanner edge erase for drilled paper edge erase can be used to erase the black holes created when copying an original that is printed on drilled paper. This can be used for 1-sided and 2-sided scan to print jobs from the duplex automatic document feeder (dadf). U...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-57 scanner 5 sc a nne r 6 if you are have a 2-sided scan to print job, select 2 sided output on the added features screen. Select 2-2 sided. Select head to head in both the images on original and images on copy columns. 7 press the save button. Select any other featu...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-58 scanner border erase the border erase feature makes it possible to specify the size of border to create on all four sides of a print. You can erase the border in 1 mm increments from a minimum of 0 mm up to a maximum of 50 mm. Border erase and edge erase work ind...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-59 scanner 5 sc a nne r edge/center erase edge/center erase allows you to erase the left/right edge, top/ bottom edge, and center from 0 to 50 mm in increments of 1 mm. Left/right and top/bottom can be set independently. Edge erase is proportional to reduce/enlarge. ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-60 scanner 1 touch the edge erase button on the added features screen. 2 touch the edge/center erase button. The edge/center erase screen is displayed. Figure 5-34 3 input the left/right, top/bottom, and center erase as desired using the appropriate up and down arro...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-61 scanner 5 sc a nne r stored programming the stored programming feature, located on the added features screen, enables you to store up to 10 scan to print jobs in memory. Store programming, recall programming, and delete programming are available in both interrupt ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-62 scanner recall programming recall programming retrieves stored jobs and applies their programming features to a new copy job. Figure 5-36.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-63 scanner 5 sc a nne r delete programming delete programming erases the contents of a stored job and frees that memory position when you select yes on the delete stored programming confirmation screen. Figure 5-37 use the job number buttons to assign, access, or del...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-64 scanner image quality image quality allows you to select options to enhance and modify the original image to reach your desired output. Figure 5-38.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-65 scanner 5 sc a nne r original type the original type feature enables you to define the kind of original document you wish to copy. The digital press automatically makes fine adjustments to optimize the copy sharpness based on document type. Specifying an original ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-66 scanner 3 press save. 4 continue selecting options for your job. 5 when you are finished selecting options, press start. Auto photo & text use auto photo & text for original documents that contain pictures and printed text. The default for column 2 (photo, halfto...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-67 scanner 5 sc a nne r • photo refers to an original photograph (continuous tone). Photo is the best selection when true reproduction of light skin colors, light colors, or gray areas is important. The photo option is appropriate for very high quality halftone docum...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-68 scanner the following options allow you to optimize your output: • select normal (the default) if the text on the original document is of normal darkness. • select light text (pencil text) if the text on the original document is light and needs to be darkened, or...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-69 scanner 5 sc a nne r you must make a selection from column 2 (photo, halftone, or xerographic copy) to optimize the output. • photo is the best selection when true reproduction of light skin colors, light colors, or gray areas is important. The photo option is app...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-70 scanner dark edges the scanner cannot detect the size of an original when there is no white border. Touch the dark edges button on the original type screen when documents such as photos or text extend to the edge of the original. When dark edges is on, it is poss...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-71 scanner 5 sc a nne r when you select on, standard sizes appear. Touch the original size, and touch the save button so that the full document is scanned. Figure 5-45d or.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-72 scanner touch custom size to input the size of the original on the x (0.4 - 17 inches) and y (0.4 - 11.7 inches) axis. The size you select applies to all the documents for that job. Touch the save button. Figure 5-46.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-73 scanner 5 sc a nne r define area select define area when it is necessary to define different areas as different types on the same document. The total number of rectangular areas that can be defined is four. X can be defined 0 - 432 mm and y can be defined 0 - 297 ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-74 scanner 3 touch the document type for the area (text, photo, or map) to be defined. 4 use the up and down arrows to enter the size of the area for the starting points, x1 and y1, and the ending points, x2 and y2. Measure the area to be defined using a ruler with ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-75 scanner 5 sc a nne r change coordinates use change coordinates to redefine a defined area using the up and down arrows. 1 touch the change coordinates button on the define area screen. Figure 5-48 2 touch either the next area or previous area button until the desi...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-76 scanner deleting an area after a document type has been selected for a document area, and the area has been defined, it may be that the area is not needed or it is incorrect. Delete the area or change the document type by pressing the delete area button on the de...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-77 scanner 5 sc a nne r lighten/darken the lighten/darken feature, located on the image quality screen, enables auto or manual selection from among the 13 density levels available for desired output. Auto or manual may be set as the default in tools mode. Refer to yo...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-78 scanner sharpness the sharpness feature, located on the image quality screen, allows you to adjust the amount of image definition on your copies. Normal (0) is best for most copies. Adjust for sharpness when you require copies with crisp lines and fine definition...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-79 scanner 5 sc a nne r image tone presets the image tone presets feature, located on the image quality screen, changes image quality settings to produce balanced image tones described below. The image tone preset feature also lets you enable background erase. Normal...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-80 scanner lively the lively option 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 lighter sharp the sharp option produces a ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-81 scanner 5 sc a nne r warm the warm option produces a soft image on the copy adding a warm reddish tint to low density colors. Use this setting to apply a light pink tone to skin colors and to give a soft tone to dark, warm colors. Cool the cool option produces a s...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-82 scanner background erase background erase prevents undesired marks or images that are printed on the back of an original from appearing on the output copy. This feature is similar to lighten/darken but lighten/darken removes less of the background. Before after.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-83 scanner 5 sc a nne r color balance the color balance feature, located on the image quality screen, allows you to adjust the balance for areas of high, medium, and low density image areas for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. For each color there are three density ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-84 scanner color shift the color shift feature, located on the image quality screen, allows you to shift all hues in an image simultaneously in order to make the overall character of the output image warmer or cooler. The illustration on the color shift screen helps...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-85 scanner 5 sc a nne r chroma the chroma feature, located on the image quality screen, allows you to adjust the overall color saturation of the copy. The higher the color saturation, the more vivid the color. The lower the color saturation, the more subtle the color...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-86 scanner color bar the color bar option places a color bar on the printed output, which enables you to determine if image quality needs to be adjusted. When this feature is turned on, a color bar image appears on the lead edge of the output, as long as the distanc...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-87 scanner 5 sc a nne r more... Touching the more... Tab allows you to select the features on the output format and job assembly screens. Output format the output format tab contains features associated with the organization of the finished product. It is recommended...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-88 scanner covers the covers option allows you to run covers from any tray loaded with the proper paper. You may run front covers and back covers from different trays for the same job. Paper used for covers must be the same size and orientation as that used for the ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-89 scanner 5 sc a nne r 2 touch no covers, front cover only, back cover only, or front and back covers. 3 if you select front cover only, you must indicate if there is an image on the cover. Touch none for no image and front only if there is an image on the front sid...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-90 scanner if you select back cover only, you must indicate if there is an image on the cover. Touch none for no image and back only if there is an image on the back side of the back cover. Figure 5-60
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-91 scanner 5 sc a nne r if front and back covers has been selected, you must indicate if there is an image on either cover. Touch none for no image, front only if there is an image on the front side of the front cover, back only if there is an image on the back side ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-92 scanner inserts inserts allows you to insert blank or preprinted sheets into a job after predetermined pages. Inserts must be the same size and orientation as the paper used for the body of the job and can be loaded into any of the available trays. An image canno...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-93 scanner 5 sc a nne r 2 choose the tray that holds the inserts. 3 using the keypad on the control panel, select the page number after which you want to place an insert. Confirm the entry line or clear the selected line and reinput the page number. 4 repeat step 3 u...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-94 scanner n-up n-up allows you to print multiple document images, in a specified order, on a single sheet of paper. The images may be printed 2- up, 4-up, or 8-up. If you have an odd number of images, add a blank image to make it an even number. A graphic represent...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-95 scanner 5 sc a nne r 1 touch the n-up button on the output format screen. The n-up screen is displayed. Figure 5-63 2 choose the number of images required (2-up, 4-up, or 8-up). 3 touch either portrait or landscape for the original document orientation. 4 indicate...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-96 scanner transparency options transparency options allows you to do the following: • transparency set produces a single set of transparencies with a designated number of sets of paper output. Only one set of transparencies is produced regardless of the number of p...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-97 scanner 5 sc a nne r 1 touch the transparency options button on the output format screen. The transparency options screen is displayed. Figure 5-64 2 select the type of transparency job required (transparency set, transparency set + dividers, or dividers only)..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-98 scanner 3 if a finishing device is attached to your configuration, select where to feed the output. It is recommended that the transparencies be output to the top tray even though both selections are valid. Figure 5-65 4 if transparency set + dividers or dividers...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-99 scanner 5 sc a nne r booklet creation booklet creation allows you to create multi-page booklets from an ordered set of 1-sided or 2-sided originals. When auto% is selected, the digital press reduces or enlarges the image as required. Any other reduce/enlarge selec...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-100 scanner 2 touch the on button. 3 indicate whether the original documents are 1-sided, 2-sided head to head, or 2-sided head to toe. 4 touch the binding margin button and input the binding margin in millimeters. Figure 5-67.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-101 scanner 5 sc a nne r 5 touch back cover image and on if required. (the default is off. This option puts the last scanned image on the last booklet page when there are more booklet pages than scanned images.). If a binding margin is set, you may not select this op...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-102 scanner 7 touch printed output. Touch the button for the final output orientation (left bound head to head, right bound head to head, or top bound head to toe). Figure 5-70 8 touch the save button. 9 continue selecting options for your job. 10 when you are finis...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-103 scanner 5 sc a nne r mirror image mirror image enables you to make a mirror image (reversed image) copy of an original document. Mirror image cannot be used with n-up, booklet creation, repeat image, 2-sided output, poster, or any of the image shift options. 1 to...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-104 scanner negative image negative image allows you to create a negative of an original document. The output color depends on the selections you choose in basic features, color mode. If you select black only, the black and white on the original is reversed. If you ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-105 scanner 5 sc a nne r repeat image repeat image enables you to print a single image repeatedly on a single sheet of paper or transparency up to 15 times in both the horizontal and vertical directions for any desired quantity of output. • auto automatically compute...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-106 scanner 2 select auto or manual. Figure 5-74 3 if you select auto, ensure that a reduction ratio has been chosen. If you select manual, indicate the number of images (1 to 15) in both the horizontal and vertical directions. 4 touch the save button. 5 continue se...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-107 scanner 5 sc a nne r poster poster allows you to create a multi-page enlargement of an original. The number of copies is automatically set at one for this feature. The arrangement of the image on the output depends on the document orientation (portrait or landsca...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-108 scanner 1 touch the poster button on the output format screen. The poster screen is displayed. Figure 5-75 2 touch the on button. 3 choose either presets or enlarge%..
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-109 scanner 5 sc a nne r 4 if you select presets, select the number of sheets for the output size indicated by touching the desired button. Figure 5-76.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-110 scanner if you select enlarge%, input the x and y axis enlargement values (100% to 400%) independently or simultaneously. Figure 5-77 5 touch the save button. 6 continue selecting options for your job. 7 when you are finished selecting options, press the start b...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-111 scanner 5 sc a nne r job assembly job assembly allows you to build individual jobs and to print a proof set to ensure all settings for your job are correct. Figure 5-78.
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-112 scanner build job build job allows you to program, scan, and store individual job segments of a large or complex copy job, and then print all the segments as one complete job. This feature is useful when you have copy jobs containing more than fifty originals. S...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-113 scanner 5 sc a nne r 2 touch the on button. The build job on screen is displayed. Figure 5-80 3 touch either the on or off button (under blank page insertions) to have a blank page placed at the end of the job. 4 touch either the on or off button (under segment s...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-114 scanner note: options are programmed independently for each individual segment. Therefore, after this segment is programmed and the start button is pressed, all options will return to the default settings. You will have to program the desired options each time y...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-115 scanner 5 sc a nne r 9 choose the desired segment option: • touch the proof segment button to print out a proof set of the last segment that was scanned. • touch the delete segment button to delete the last segment that was scanned. • touch the save segment progr...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-116 scanner proof set proof set outputs one full set of a job, allowing you to ensure that all job settings are correct and to produce the desired output. Collated must be selected on the basic features screen in order for the proof set button to appear on the job a...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 5-117 scanner 5 sc a nne r 2 touch the on button. One full set of your job is output, and the proof set job completion screen is displayed. Figure 5-83 3 touch the continue printing button to finish printing the job. Touch the change quantity button, and use the numeri...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 5-118 scanner 4 if you select change quantity or color balance, touch the continue printing button to finish printing the job. 5 touch either the save job or cancel job button. Back selecting the back... Tab returns you to the basic features screen..
Page 227: Accessories
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 16 6-1 6 a cce ss o ries 6. Accessories high capacity stacker (hcs) the high capacity stacker (hcs) is an optional finishing device that provides stacking and offsetting capabilities for output into a stacker cart. The hcs connects to the right end of the digital press...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-2 accessories control panel figure 6-2 name function 1 ready indicator the ready indicator blinks when the digital press is being initialized. The ready indicator is constant when in use or in standby. 2 table down switch press once to lower the elevator and unlock ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-3 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries name function 4 please wait please wait will illuminate while the elevator is in motion. 5 fault codes when there is a fault in the hcs, the fault code appears here. Refer to the touch screen for further information. 6 main tray illumi...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-4 accessories paper stock specifications the following papers are considered to be baseline/centerline and are recommended to ensure you receive the best quality from your hcs: • uncoated xerox digital color xpressions 94, 24 lb. (90 g/m 2 ) in europe: xerox colotec...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-5 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries the top tray accepts the following papers: • all media types, sizes, and weights that are supported by the digital press • duplexed 3 hole drilled paper must be fed short edge first, therefore must be sent to the top tray the following...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-6 accessories • coated paper lighter than 27 lb. (100 g/m 2) may not run as reliably as coated paper heavier than 27 lb. (100 g/m 2) . • papers that are 21 lb. (80 g/m 2) or lighter require 210 mm (8.3in.) minimum measurement in the feed direction. • nonstandard pap...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-7 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 2 on the next screen, make the desired selections under output delivery and output assembly, then touch the stacker button. Figure 6-5 3 select the desired output catch tray and your choice under offset (refer to the descriptions on th...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-8 accessories 4 touch save. 5 select any other options for your job. 6 press the start button on the digital press control panel. Stacker mode the stacker mode stacks collated sets sent from the digital press. The stacker tray has a capacity of 3500 sheets of 16 - 2...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-9 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries top tray mode the high capacity stacker diverts sheets that are too small or too large to be stacked to the top tray. Any sheets that need to be purged after a paper jam are also sent to the top tray. . Note: only use the top tray when...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-10 accessories 3 open the high capacity stacker front door. 4 position the securing bar onto the stacker cart handle as shown below. Figure 6-9 5 ensure that the handle is in the proper position on the top of the paper stack so that the stack will not move when the ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-11 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 8 return the securing bar back into position as shown below. Figure 6-10 9 close the high capacity stacker front door. 10 follow the instructions displayed on the digital press touch screen to resume printing..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-12 accessories jam clearance a paper jam in the high capacity stacker will be indicated by a message on the digital press touch screen. Follow the instructions displayed. The image on the hcss control panel will flash showing the area where the jam is located. Perfo...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-13 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 5 if the touch screen indicates there is a jam in the digital press, follow the instructions on the screen to remove any paper in the area indicates. Refer to the jam clearance section in the problem solving chapter in this manual. 6 ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-14 accessories problem solving if, after following the recommended solutions, the problem persists, call for assistance. The fault codes described below appear on the hcs display panel. Problem cause solution fault 052-311 communication problem • cancel or save the ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-15 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries ready indicator does not illuminate no power • check the power cord connected to the power source. • check that the gfi circuit breaker is not tripped (rear cover). • check that the main switch is on. Poor stacking mixed sizes of pape...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-16 accessories loss of power if power is interrupted to the high capacity stacker: • ensure the power cord is plugged in to the proper wall receptacle. • ensure that the digital press power is on. • if the power has not been restored by the above procedure, call xer...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-17 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries enhanced high capacity stacker (ehcs) the enhanced high capacity stacker (ehcs) is an optional finishing device that provides stacking and offsetting capabilities for output to a stacker tray. The ehcs connects to the right side of th...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-18 accessories identifying the parts figure 6-12 control panel front door access to stacker top tray.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-19 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries control panel figure 6-13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 name function 1 ready light the ready light blinks during initialization and is constant when the ehcs is in use or in standby mode. 2 sample set button press to have the ehcs deliver the ne...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-20 accessories paper path . Key point: labels must be sent to the top tray. Top tray sheets are transported to the top tray: • when sheets are purged after a paper jam. • when the sample set button is selected. • when selected as an output location. Figure 6-14 cart...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-21 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries stacker tray collated sets are transported to the stacker tray. Bypass the bypass transports collated sets through the ehcs to a connected finishing device. Paper guidelines • stacker tray will accept 16 - 74 lb. (64 - 280 g/m 2) - ei...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-22 accessories paper specifications *customer recommendation is to run stacks of less than 100, but there is no system limit on customer selection. Note: lef means long edge feed and sef means short edge feed. Paper size output industry designation inches orientatio...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-23 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries unloading the stacker tray use the following procedure to unload the stacker tray when it is full, or you want to retrieve a job that has been completed. 1 press the unload button on the stacker control panel. The wait light blinks un...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-24 accessories selecting features if sending a job through the network, refer to the documentation that came with your color server for information on how to select stacker options on the print driver screens. Use the following instructions when using the digital pr...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-25 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 2 on the next screen, make the desired selections under output delivery and output assembly, then touch the stacker button. Figure 6-16 3 select stacker. Figure 6-17 4 touch save. 5 when you desire a sample set, press the sample set b...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-26 accessories how to enable offset when the offset option is selected, each set of sheets is offset by 15 mm (0.6 inches) for easy separation. To enable offset, perform the following: 1 from the basic screen, select the more... Button,located on the copy output col...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-27 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 3 select the following: • stacker • offset figure 6-20 4 select save..
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-28 accessories jam clearance a paper jam in the ehcs will be indicated by a message on the digital press touch screen. Follow the instructions displayed. The image on the ehcs control panel will flash showing the area where the jam is located. Clear bypass area jam ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-29 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries clear top tray and stacker tray paper jams to clear the top tray, remove all paper from the top tray. Perform the following steps to clear a jam from the stacker tray area and resume printing. 1 press the unload button on the stacker ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-30 accessories maintenance do not clean any area inside the ehcs. If the covers or front door require cleaning, dampen a paper towel or soft, clean cloth with a liquid, nonabrasive glass cleaner or water. To avoid damage to the ehcs, do not pour or spray the cleaner...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-31 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 212 302 top cover open 1. Open top cover 2. Close the top cover if the 212-302 fault code does not clear, ensure the top cover is firmly closed. 212 540 stacker tray full empty the stacker tray. 212 541 stacker tray position press the...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-32 accessories high capacity stacker stapler (hcss) the high capacity stacker stapler is an optional finishing device which provides stacking with offset and single or dual stapling output capabilities. Sets of up to 50 sheets of 64 - 80 g/m 2 may be stapled. The hi...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-33 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries control panel figure 6-23 1 2 3 4 5 name function 1 ready indicator the ready indicator blinks when the digital press is being initialized. The ready indicator is constant when in use or in standby. 2 staple indicator the staple indic...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-34 accessories electrical/environmental requirements western hemisphere: 115 vac, 15 amp, for 60 hz. And 220 vac, 10 amp for 50 hz installations. Europe: 200-240 volt 10 amp 50 hz service outlet. The hcss requires a separate power source from the digital press. Temp...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-35 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries 1 the digital press cannot feed paper less than 8.3 in. (203 mm) in the feed direction below 21 lb./80 g/m 2 . * refer to the table on page 5-48 for information on the stapling capacity for various paper types and weights. Paper size ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-36 accessories paper path figure 6-24 as media enters the hcss, it is fed to the top tray or to the offset stacker stapler tray, depending on your selections. Control panel top tray staple cartridge offset stacker stapler tray.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-37 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries using the high capacity stacker stapler use the hcss either by scanning documents and making your selections on the touch screen, or by sending a document through the network and making your selections under job properties/parameters....
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-38 accessories stapling hints there are three stapling options: • single staple position 1 • single staple position 2 • dual staple if you select single staple, the screen in figure 6-25 displays. Selecting position 1 places a staple in the upper left corner of sef ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-39 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries read the following procedure for more information on how to use the hcss. 1 touch more... In the copy output column on the basic features screen. . Figure 6-26 2 on the next screen, make the desired selections under output delivery an...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-40 accessories 3 select the desired output catch tray and stapling option. Then select offset or no offset. Figure 6-28 4 touch save. 5 select any other options for your job. 6 press the start button on the digital press control panel..
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-41 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries paper specifications for stapling the following chart shows the stapling details for paper size, orientation, destination, and staple position. Numbers have been rounded up or down. Staple positions marked with an "o" may be selected ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-42 accessories note: stapled sets of large paper (a3, 11 x 17in. And greater) may stack slightly skewed. The stapled sets will be of high quality. Stapling capacity for different paper types and weights following is the staple capacity for various types and weights ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-43 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries unloading the high capacity stacker stapler to ensure consistent quality, unload sets of less than four sheets and lighter weight paper after 50 sets are made, or when the curl of the sets inhibits the ability of the sets to exit the ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-44 accessories read the following steps for more information on how to clear a jam. 1 open the hcss front door. There are three possible jam areas as indicated in the photo above. Handle one moves down, handle two moves to the right, and handle three moves up. 2 rem...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-45 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries ordering and loading staples you can order new staple cartridges through the system you normally use for ordering xerox supplies. The cartridge number to order is 8r12799. You should keep a supply on hand so production is not interrup...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-46 accessories high capacity stacker stapler maintenance cleaning the high capacity stacker stapler do not clean any area inside of the high capacity stacker stapler. If the high capacity stacker stapler covers require cleaning, dampen a paper towel or soft, clean c...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-47 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries problem solving if after reviewing the problems and following the recommended solutions the problem persists, call for assistance. Problem cause solution fault code 112-100 jam indicated in hcss, but actually is in the exit module. Ja...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-48 accessories fault code 112-110 paper jammed in the hcss and the exit module during a purge of sheets to the top tray. • clear the jammed paper from the hcss. • clear the jammed paper from the exit module. • open and close the hcss door. • resume job. Fault code 0...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 6-49 accessories 6 a cce ss o ries note: to undock the hcss from the digital press, reach into the circular area near the bottom of the hcss for the undocking lever. Refer to the picture below. Figure 6-31 pull the lever toward you and hold it in position while moving ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 6-50 accessories.
Page 277: Problem Solving
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 17 7-1 7 pro b le m so lv in g 7. Problem solving when a problem occurs with your digital press, instructions appear on the touch screen. Refer to the information in this chapter to help resolve the problem. General problems if the digital press has a loss of power and...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-2 problem solving problem suggested solutions the digital press does not power on (continued). • check the gfi circuit breaker switch. • if the power in your location is working properly, you have tried the suggested solutions, and the digital press power does not p...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-3 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g 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. A slight pressure is required to cause th...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-4 problem solving problem suggested solution multiple sheets feed from the paper trays. • do not fill the paper trays above the max fill line indicator. • remove the paper from the tray and fan the sheets to separate the joined sheets. • predrilled sheets may stick ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-5 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g problem suggested solution digital press with scanner does not make copies when auto paper is selected. For the auto paper selection to function correctly, the size of the original document must be the same size as the paper ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-6 problem solving problem suggested solution excessive paper curl (continued). Paper curl may be a result of: • allow output to sit for awhile so any excess oil can evaporate before using them as original documents. • copying high density background areas or documen...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-7 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g problem suggested solution scattered, very light show-through images occur when copying a document that is on thin paper. • select the background erase option in the image tone presets feature in the image quality tab. • to e...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-8 problem solving problem suggested solution copies made from photographs show color or background on output edges most emulsions used to develop photographs have color. Sometimes this color shows on the border of the photograph. To prevent the color from being copi...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-9 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g problem suggested solution the copies are blurred when copying thick documents, three-dimensional objects, or books. • increase the sharpness. • select the text or maps option in the original type feature. • ensure that the d...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-10 problem solving problem suggested solution corner shift appears in the wrong area on the copy. Ensure the document is positioned on the document glass and the correct corner shift is selected. Large black borders appear on the copies with documents smaller than t...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-11 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g jam clearance if a jam occurs, the digital press stops printing and a message is displayed on the touch screen. Follow all instructions displayed completely and in sequence. Refer to this chapter for additional information t...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-12 problem solving dadf jam clearance when a document jam occurs in the duplex automatic document feeder, the document feed lamp lights and instructions for clearing the jam appear on the touch screen. Figure 7-2 1 open the left cover by lifting it to the left. 2 re...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-13 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g 4 slide the document guide away from the stack of documents. 5 raise the dadf and remove any documents from the document glass. 6 remove any paper that is on the dadf belt. 7 close the dadf. 8 check the documents for damage,...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-14 problem solving left side door jam figure 7-3 1 open the left side door of the digital press. 2 carefully remove all jammed paper, ensuring that all pieces are removed if the paper rips. 3 close the left side door. Digital press front digital press rear.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-15 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g trays 1, 2 and 3 jams caution: the feed heads and the feed rolls are delicate and can be damaged if this procedure is not followed precisely. Figure 7-4 1 perform the left side door jam procedure on the previous page before ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-16 problem solving 3 carefully remove all jammed paper. 4 close tray 1. 5 open tray 2. 6 carefully remove all jammed paper. 7 close tray 2. 8 perform the transport module jam procedure later in this chapter before opening tray 3. 9 open tray 3. 10 carefully remove a...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-17 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g upper door jam figure 7-5 1 open the upper door above tray 1. 2 lower the feed transport by pulling down on green handle 2. 3 carefully remove all jammed paper. 4 raise the feed transport back into its original position. Not...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-18 problem solving transport module jam figure 7-6 figure 7-7 paper from trays 1, 2 takeaway transport paper from tray 3 lower transport upper transport to the digital press single-sided prints from the horizontal transport 7a 3b 7b 3a.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-19 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g 1 open the transport module door. 2 when printing 1-sided or 2-sided, grasp the green handle 3a, squeeze and move it to the right. 3 carefully remove all jammed paper. 4 reposition the green handle 3a. 5 lift green handle 3b...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-20 problem solving exit module jams figure 7-8 figure 7-9 duplex inverter decurler from digital press to inverter transport to digital press 8a 8b 8e 8c 8 8f 8.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-21 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g 1 open the exit module door. 2 when printing 1-sided or 2-sided, squeeze and open green handle 8a. 3 squeeze and open green handle 8b. 4 squeeze and open green handle 8c. 5 squeeze and open green handle 8d. 6 squeeze and ope...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-22 problem solving right/left door paper path jams registration, vacuum transport, and fuser figure 7-10 figure 7-11 horizontal transport 2 inverter transport horizontal transport 1 alignment transport vacuum transport from duplex inverter transport to exit module i...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-23 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g figure 7-12 key point: it is imperative that you clear all other jam areas before you open and clear the right and left front door areas. Caution: the fuser area is extremely hot and injury will occur if not handled correctl...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-24 problem solving 5 reposition green handle 4a. 6 the fuser area is on the right hand side of the paper transport. Lift handle 4c on the right hand side and lay the inverter transport back. 7 lift handle 4d and clear all jammed paper. Rotate knob 4e counterclockwis...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-25 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g horizontal transport (2-sided printing only) when printing 2-sided output, perform the following in addition to steps 2 through 8 of the registration, vacuum transport, and fuser procedure. Figure 7-13 caution: the fuser are...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-26 problem solving caution: the paper can rip if the paper is not pushed before removing it from under the lip of the transport. 3 push the paper back until you see the edge of the paper, then remove the paper. 4 reposition handles 5 and 6. 5 close the right and lef...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 7-27 problem solving 7 pro b le m so lv in g fault codes when there is a problem with the digital press or an accessory, refer to the touch screen where the fault code and a solution will be displayed. Follow all steps until the problem is corrected. If the problem per...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 7-28 problem solving.
Page 305: Technical Data
Operator manualproduct name o perator manual 18 8-1 8 t e ch n ica l d a ta 8. Technical data electrical power requirements (200/240 - 50/60 hz) specifications single phase - three wire plus safety ground current service - 30 amp sole use @ 200v to 240v 20 amp sole use @ 220v to 240v range (line to ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 8-2 technical data heat output standby - 7936 btu run - 12,300.8 btu air exchange rate standby - 6143 cubic feet run - 21,609.72 cubic feet power saver - 1059.3 cubic feet energy star/sleep mode standby - 2.3 kw run - 3.6 kw power saver - 45 w.
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 8-3 technical data 8 t e ch n ica l d a ta environmental requirements as an energy star partner, xerox corporation has determined that this product meets the energy star guidelines for energy efficiency. Operating temperatures: minimum: 50°f (10°c) at 15 percent relati...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 8-4 technical data ozone emissions not to exceed 0.02 ppm (maximum) imaging material: no unpleasant odor dust dust concentration during continuous run should be 0.1mg/cubic meter. Capabilities tray capacity paper trays 1 and 2 have a capacity of 550 sheets. Paper tray...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 8-5 technical data 8 t e ch n ica l d a ta print rates *ppm = prints per minute substrate paper size simplex duplex min. (mm) max (mm) 64 - 80 g/m 2 210.0 216.0 45 ppm 22.5 ppm 216.1 432.0 30 ppm 15 ppm 432.1 458.0 22.5 ppm 11.25 ppm 458.1 488.0 22.5 ppm - 81 - 105 g/m...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 8-6 technical data physical characteristics size 92.3 inches/2380 mm (w) x 37.4 inches/950 mm (d) x 55.6 inches /1412 mm (h) weight 1870 pounds/850 kg floor space requirements minimum space requirements for the basic configuration of the digital press, including the r...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 8-7 technical data 8 t e ch n ica l d a ta duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) specifications document feeding method face-up, top feed method. Sizes minimum: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm)/a4 (sef) maximum: 11 x 17 inches (279 x 432 mm)/a3 (sef) dadf capacity 50 f...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 8-8 technical data power source supplied from the digital press. Noise run: 68 db(a) dimensions 25.19 inches/640 mm (w) x 21.06 inches/535 mm (d) x 5.11inches/130 mm (h) weight 28.7 lbs. (14 kg) floor space requirements refer to thedigital press installation planning ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 8-9 technical data 8 t e ch n ica l d a ta metric conversion chart note: 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....
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 8-10 technical data.
Page 315: Maintenance
Docucolor 5252 operator manual 19 9-1 9 m a in te na nc e 9. Maintenance this chapter describes the consumable supply replenishment procedures necessary for keeping your digital press operating reliably. For troubleshooting problems, refer to the problem solving section of this manual. Problems that...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-2 maintenance cleaning the document glass keep the document glass clean to ensure that prints are the best quality. Clean the document glass at the beginning of each day and during the day as needed. 1 slightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with xerox lens and mir...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-3 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e cleaning the document glass cover keep the document glass cover clean at all times. Any white foreign substance on the surface of the cushion may cause the digital press to calculate the actual document size or its position incorrectl...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-4 maintenance replacing a dry ink/toner cartridge refer to the following procedure when a message to replace a dry ink/toner cartridge is displayed on the touch screen. There are also instructions on labels that are affixed to the compartment containing the cartridg...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-5 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e 3 rotate the empty cartridge counter-clockwise until the arrow on the cartridge is aligned with the unlocked padlock on the compartment label. 4 pull the cartridge completely out of the compartment. Dispose of the empty cartridge acco...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-6 maintenance 5 remove a new cartridge from the box. Caution: dry ink/toner settles and compacts during shipping and must be loosened before inserting the cartridge into the machine. Failure to completely loosen the material may cause damage to the gear at the end o...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-7 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e 6 to insert the cartridge into the compartment, align the arrow on the cartridge with the unlocked padlock on the compartment and slide the cartridge into the compartment. Caution: if more than one cartridge needs to be replaced at th...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-8 maintenance adding fuser oil a message appears on the touch screen advising you when to add fuser oil. Use the following procedure to replenish the fuser oil supply. 1 open the right front door of the digital press. 2 place a drop cloth on the floor under the fuse...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-9 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e 4 to open the reservoir cap, grasp the tab at the back of the cap and pull it forward. 5 remove the cap from the bottle of fuser oil and replace it with the filler spout cap. This cap was provided to you when your digital press was in...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-10 maintenance changing the waste dry ink/toner bottle a message appears on the touch screen advising you when to replace the waste dry ink/toner bottle. The bottle is located at the back of the exit module. Refer to the following figure. Figure 9-19 to order consum...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-11 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e 1 open the waste dry ink/toner door at the back of the exit module. Refer to the following figure. Figure 9-20 2 grasp the handle of the full bottle and pull it out of the machine. 3 remove the cap from the cap holder on the side of ...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-12 maintenance calling for service refer to the touch screen when there is a problem with the digital press or an accessory. A status code and suggested solutions are displayed on the screen. Follow all steps in the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual 9-13 maintenance 9 m a inte na nc e consumable supplies the following items are shipped with the digital press. It is recommended that you have a supply of these items available to eliminate downtime when they need to be replaced. * please call your xerox service repre...
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Docucolor 5252 o perator manual 9-14 maintenance store supply items and xerox parts in their original packages in a convenient location. * dry ink/toner yield projections are based on 15 percent area coverage per color (4 colors = 60 percent) at standardized conditions on 8.5 x 11 inch xerox digital...
Page 329: Index
Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-1 in d ex index numerics 100% .............................................................................. 5-24 1-sided output drilled paper ............................................................. 4-10 2-sided output drilled paper ...........................
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-2 index alert screens ................................................................. 3-32 arrow buttons ................................................................ 3-11 audio tones ................................................................... 3-31 a...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-3 index in d ex throughput ................................................................. 8-4 tray capacity ............................................................. 8-4 warm-up time ............................................................ 8-4 capturin...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-4 index help button ...................................................... 3-16, 3-29 interrupt button ................................................ 3-16, 3-29 job status button ............................................ 3-15, 3-19 keypad ......................
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-5 index in d ex specifications ............................................................. 8-1 digital press environmental requirements ..................... 8-3 altitude ....................................................................... 8-3 dust ............
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-6 index sizes ........................................................................... 8-7 speed ......................................................................... 8-7 weight ........................................................................ 8-8 e...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-7 index in d ex binding preparation .................................................. 2-20 folding techniques .................................................. 2-19 fixed selection buttons ................................................. 3-11 floor space requi...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-8 index electrical/environmental requirements ................... 6-34 hints and tips .......................................................... 6-37 identifying high capacity stacker stapler (hcss) parts 6-32 jam clearance ..........................................
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-9 index in d ex dry ink/toner cartridges .......................................... 3-36 exit module ............................................................... 3-40 paper path ............................................................... 3-39 serial number...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-10 index duplex automatic document feeder (dadf) . 5-10, 7-12 exit module jams ..................................................... 7-20 high capacity stacker (hcs) .......................... 6-12, 6-28 high capacity stacker stapler (hcss) .................... 6...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-11 index in d ex loss of power high capacity stacker (hcs) ................................... 6-16 high capacity stacker stapler (hcss) .................... 6-49 m machine status meters ...................................................................... 3-23 ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-12 index paper trays 1, 2, and 3 ............................................ 4-11 notices ............................................................................. 1-7 certifications in europe .............................................. 1-8 environmental ...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-13 index in d ex uneven toner coverage .......................................... 2-14 output format screen ................................................... 5-87 booklet creation ....................................................... 5-99 covers ................
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-14 index paper storage ............................................................ 4-2 store paper ................................................................ 4-2 paper path in the digital press ...................................... 3-39 paper size paper t...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-15 index in d ex power saver button .............................................. 3-15, 3-21 power switch ................................................................... 3-3 problem solving general problems ......................................................
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-16 index save buttons ................................................................. 3-12 scanner added features screen ........................................... 5-35 auto image rotation ................................................. 5-11 basic features s...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-17 index in d ex paper trays 1,2, and 3 ............................................... 4-6 transparencies paper trays 1,2, and 3 ............................................... 4-6 transparency guidelines ........................................... 4-9 transpare...
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Docucolor 5252 operator manual index-18 index.
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