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Xerox DocuPrint N2125 System Administrator Manual
Summary of DocuPrint N2125
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The xerox docuprint n2125/n2125b network laser printer system administrator guide.
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Page 3: Contents
Contents i system administrator guide safety notes ................................................................. I note, caution and warning symbols .......................................Ii electrical safety ...................................................................... Iii laser safety...
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System administrator guide using the menu system ..................................................... 1-14 menu system overview .................................................. 1-14 job menu ....................................................................... 1-16 password menu...................
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System administrator guide chapter 3 using the hard drive and flash memory ................. 3-1 hard drive/flash memory considerations............................. 3-2 disk initialization ............................................................. 3-2 flash initialization ...........................
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System administrator guide installing one feeder........................................................ 6-8 installing two feeders .................................................... 6-11 removing a feeder ......................................................... 6-14 envelope feeder ................
Page 7: Safety Notes
Safety notes ❖ i safety notes your printer and the recommended consumable supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following notes will ensure the continued safe operation of your printer..
Page 8: Note, Caution and
Note, caution and warning symbols ii ❖ system administrator guide note, caution and warning symbols throughout this guide, several symbols are used to emphasize useful, important and critical information. They are as follows: when used in a step, the above symbols appear smaller but are of equal imp...
Page 9: Electrical Safety
Electrical safety safety notes ❖ iii electrical safety • use the power cord supplied with your printer. • do not use a ground adapter plug to connect the printer to a power source receptacle that lacks a ground connection terminal. • plug the power cord directly into a properly grounded electrical o...
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Electrical safety iv ❖ system administrator guide • if you notice unusual noises or odors, switch off the printer power immediately. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Call an authorized service representative to correct the problem. • if any of the following conditions occur, swi...
Page 11: Laser Safety
Laser safety safety notes ❖ v laser safety this equipment complies with all applicable safety standards. With specific regard to laser, the equipment complies with performance standards for laser products set by government agencies as a class 1 laser product. It does not emit hazardous light; the be...
Page 12: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance safety vi ❖ system administrator guide maintenance safety • do not attempt any maintenance procedure that is not specifically described in the documentation supplied with your printer. • do not use aerosol cleaners. The use of supplies that are not approved may cause poor performance and...
Page 13: Operational Safety
Operational safety safety notes ❖ vii operational safety your printer and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards. Your attention to the following safety guideline...
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Operational safety viii ❖ system administrator guide • do not place the printer near a heat source. • do not place the printer in direct sunlight. • do not place the printer in line with the cold air flow from an air conditioning system. • place the printer on a level, solid surface with adequate st...
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Operational safety safety notes ❖ ix • frequent operation of the on/off switch is not recommended. • keep hands, hair, jewelry and neckties away from the exit feed rollers. • do not remove a media tray while printing from that tray or any tray above the media tray in use. • do not open the covers wh...
Page 16: Ozone Safety
Ozone safety x ❖ system administrator guide ozone safety this printer produces virtually no ozone ( during normal operation. Providing the proper environmental parameters, as specified in the operational safety section of these safety notes, ensures that concentration levels meet safe limits..
Page 17: Configuring The Printer
Chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-1 configuring the printer c h a p t e r 1 using the control panel ..................................................... 1-3 the display .................................................................... 1-4 the indicator lights ..................................
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Configuring the printer 1-2 ❖ system administrator guide token ring menu ......................................................... 1-79 novell menu ................................................................ 1-95 print menu ................................................................. 1-103...
Page 19: Using The Control Panel
Using the control panel chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-3 using the control panel the printer’s control panel (figure 1.1) serves several purposes: • it displays information about the status of the printer (or the job in process). • it provides the means for changing printer settings to contr...
Page 20: The Display
Using the control panel 1-4 ❖ system administrator guide the display the control panel's display performs two functions. • it informs you of printer status conditions, such as when toner is low, when a paper tray is empty, when a job is in process, and so on. For example, when you turn on the printe...
Page 21: The Indicator Lights
Using the control panel chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-5 the indicator lights the control panel contains four indicator lights. Table 1.1 describes the function of each light. Table 1.1 indicator lights and their functions light description online (green) lights when the printer is online. F...
Page 22: The Keys
Using the control panel 1-6 ❖ system administrator guide the keys the control panel keypad consists of eight keys, identified with international symbols and/or labeled in english. The keys are also numbered 0 - 7 for use when entering passwords. Table 1.2 describes the function of each key. Table 1....
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Using the control panel chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-7 menu down • if not in the menu system, enters the menu system and displays the first menu. • if in the menu system, causes the control panel to scroll through the menus in order top to bottom. Item up • if in the menu system, causes th...
Page 24: Navigating The Menu System
Navigating the menu system 1-8 ❖ system administrator guide navigating the menu system the control panel contains the following menu structure. Press menu up or menu down to access the main menu. Each of the submenus may have other submenus, settings, actions or functions. • job menu • password menu...
Page 25: Menu Symbols
Navigating the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-9 menu symbols two menu symbols (= and *) are used to furnish information about menus and settings. The purpose of each symbol is described in table 1.3 below. Table 1.3 symbols found in the control panel menu systems symbol purpose e...
Page 26: Setting A
Navigating the menu system 1-10 ❖ system administrator guide setting a menu option to set an option or to invoke a function, follow the steps below: 1 press menu up or menu down to scroll through the available submenus until you locate the one you want. You will see: where menu name is the current s...
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Navigating the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-11 3 press value up or value down to select the appropriate value for this item. You will see: if a list of many values exists (e.G., 1 through 99 for number of copies), you can scroll quickly by holding down value up or value down. W...
Page 28: Access To Special
Navigating the menu system 1-12 ❖ system administrator guide access to special operating modes the printer may be placed in special diagnostic or other operating modes by turning on power while holding down two keys on the control panel. The following are the key combinations for each mode: table 1....
Page 29: Control Panel Locks
Navigating the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-13 control panel locks some of the menus in the control panel may be “locked” to prevent unauthorized access and changes to system parameters. This is accomplished with the pjl “cplock” command. If the user scrolls to a locked menu, p...
Page 30: Using The Menu System
Using the menu system 1-14 ❖ system administrator guide using the menu system menu system overview the main menu is a system of submenus, each containing options designed to configure the printer for your environment. The main menu hierarchy is depicted in table 1.5 on page 1-15. In this chapter, a ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-15 table 1.5 main menu hierarchy main menu hierarchy and factory settings job menu see “job menu” (page 1-16). Password menu 1 see “password menu” (page 1-19). Tray menu see “tray menu” (page 1-22). Pcl menu see “pcl menu” (page 1-35). Sys...
Page 32: Job Menu
Using the menu system 1-16 ❖ system administrator guide job menu the job menu and its available items are described in table 1.6. Refer to table 1.7 on page 1-17 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.6 job menu items menu description job menu allows you to cancel the job currently processed by pcl ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-17 table 1.7 job menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display reads cancel job cancel the job currently printing (postscript or pcl). The available values are: yes no* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus job menu...
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Using the menu system 1-18 ❖ system administrator guide restart printer reinitialize the printer as if the power was cycled. The available values are: yes no* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus job menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: job menu restart printer 3. Press va...
Page 35: Password Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-19 password menu use the password menu (available only when the optional hard drive is installed) to print or delete secure or proof jobs. Secure and proof jobs are enabled by drivers. Refer to table 1.8 for step-by-step procedures. Table ...
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Using the menu system 1-20 ❖ system administrator guide filename n print print one or more jobs out of several sent with a specific password. A job with a name assigned to it will replace the “filename n” with that name. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus password menu 2. Press item ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-21 filename n delete delete one or more jobs out of several sent with a specific password. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus password menu 2. Press item up or item down. You will see: enter password _xxx 3. Enter four-digi...
Page 38: Tray Menu
Using the menu system 1-22 ❖ system administrator guide tray menu the tray menu and its available items are described in table 1.9. Table 1.9 tray menu items menu description tray menu allows you to access tray settings for pcl and postscript jobs. Menu items description mbf size defines the paper s...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-23 refer to table 1.10 on page 1-24 for step-by-step procedures. Tray menu (continued) plain sets the fuser temperature to be associated with the paper type plain (appears only if config fuser is set to on). Preprinted sets the fuser tempe...
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Using the menu system 1-24 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.10 tray menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display reads mbf size set the paper size that is loaded in the multi bypass feeder (mbf). This item must be entered manually because the mbf does not have paper size sensing. The...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-25 mbf type set the type of paper that is loaded in the multi bypass feeder (mbf). The available values are: plain* color preprinted cardstock letterhead user type 1 (if loaded) transparency user type 2 (if loaded) prepunched user type 3 (...
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Using the menu system 1-26 ❖ system administrator guide envelope type set the type of paper that is loaded in the multi bypass feeder (mbf). The available values are: plain* color preprinted cardstock letterhead user type 1 (if loaded) transparency user type 2 (if loaded) prepunched user type 3 (if ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-27 tray sequence set the sequence of trays used by the printer when tray switching is required. The available values are: mbf-1* 1-mbf mbf-2 1-2 mbf-3 1-2-3 mbf-1-2 2-1 mbf-1-2-3 2-3 mbf-2-1** 3-1 mbf-2-3 3-1-2 mbf-3-1 off mbf-3-1-2*** val...
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Using the menu system 1-28 ❖ system administrator guide custom size set the paper size that is to be used for formatting custom paper when a tray mode is set to custom. The available values are: statmt(5.5x8.5) exec(7.25x10.5) letter(8.5x11)* legal(8.5x14) folio(8.5x13) a6(105x148) a5(148x210) a4(21...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-29 config fuser enable the customization of fuser temperature settings associated with each paper type (otherwise set automatically by the printer). The available values are: on off* when set to on, each paper type is available as a menu i...
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Using the menu system 1-30 ❖ system administrator guide preprinted set the fuser temperature to be associated with the paper type of preprinted. The available values are: normal* high low this item appears only when the config fuser item is set to on. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: men...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-31 prepunched set the fuser temperature to be associated with the paper type of prepunched. The available values are: normal* high low this item appears only when the config fuser item is set to on. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you ...
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Using the menu system 1-32 ❖ system administrator guide bond set the fuser temperature to be associated with the paper type of bond. The available values are: normal* high low this item appears only when the config fuser item is set to on. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus tray menu...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-33 color set the fuser temperature to be associated with the paper type of color. The available values are: normal* high low this item appears only when the config fuser item is set to on. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus...
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Using the menu system 1-34 ❖ system administrator guide user type n set the fuser temperature to be associated with the custom paper type of user type n (where n is 1-5). The available values are: normal* high low this item appears only when the config fuser item is set to on, and the user types hav...
Page 51: Pcl Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-35 pcl menu the pcl menu and its available items are described in table 1.11. Refer to table 1.12 on page 1-36 for step-by-step procedures. Table 1.11 pcl menu items menu description pcl menu allows you to establish the default configurati...
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Using the menu system 1-36 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.12 pcl menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display reads font number set the id of the default font in pcl. The available values are: 0* - 999 to see the assigned font numbers, print a pcl font list. The font number changes...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-37 point size set the point size when the font selected is a scaleable proportional font. Point size is measured in parts per 72 of an inch. The available values are: 4.00 - 999.75 (12.00*) the point size changes incrementally by .25 each ...
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Using the menu system 1-38 ❖ system administrator guide symbol set set the default font symbol set used in pcl. The available values are: desktop legal vn int’l. Iso l1 math-8 vn math iso l2 ms publ. Vn us iso l5 pc-8* win 3.0 iso-4 pc-8 dn win l1 iso-6 pc-8 tk win l2 iso-11 pc-850 win l5 iso-15 pc-...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-39 orientation set the default orientation used in pcl. The available values are: portrait* landscape 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus pcl menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: pcl menu orientation 3. Press va...
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Using the menu system 1-40 ❖ system administrator guide form length set the default text length (number of lines on a page) used in pcl. The available values are: 5 - 128 (60* when defaults = inches) (64* when defaults = millimeters) form length is automatically adjusted when paper size is changed. ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-41 line terminat. Set to add a carriage return after every line feed appearing in pcl text. The available values are: off* on this setting enables the = line termination mode in pcl as the default. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you s...
Page 58: System Menu
Using the menu system 1-42 ❖ system administrator guide system menu the system menu and its available items are described in table 1.13. Table 1.13 system menu items menu description system menu allows you to set general printer features. Menu items description language sets the language used for co...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-43 refer to table 1.14 on page 1-44 for step-by-step instructions. System menu (continued) resolution sets the default resolution for pcl and postscript jobs. Output timeout determines how many seconds the system will wait after a bin is f...
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Using the menu system 1-44 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.14 system menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display language set the spoken language used for control panel display messages, configuration sheets, pcl font lists, demo pages, etc. The available values are: deutsch englis...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-45 paper size set the default paper size used in postscript and pcl. The available values are: statmt(5.5x8.5) exec(7.25x10.5) letter(8.5x11)* legal(8.5x14) folio(8.5x13) a6(105x148) a5(148x210) a4(210x297)* b5-jis(182x257) b5-iso(176x250)...
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Using the menu system 1-46 ❖ system administrator guide page policy allow the printer to automatically select an alternate paper size and/or type if the requested size and/or type is not loaded. The available values are: off* ignore size ignore type ignore size/typ 1. Press menu up or menu down unti...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-47 policy timeout set how long the printer will wait before taking the action defined by the setting of page policy (page 1-46). The available values, in seconds, are: 300 seconds 180 seconds 120 seconds 60 seconds 30 seconds* 0 seconds 0 ...
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Using the menu system 1-48 ❖ system administrator guide duplex enable or disable duplex printing for postscript and pcl jobs. The available values are: off* long edge short edge this item is only available when the optional duplex module is installed. Control panel settings for this feature may be o...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-49 edge-to-edge enable or disable edge to edge printing for pcl jobs. The available values are: off* on control panel settings for this feature may be overridden by the settings in the printer driver. 1. Press menu up or menu down until yo...
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Using the menu system 1-50 ❖ system administrator guide resolution select the default resolution in postscript and pcl emulations. The available values are: 600x600* 1200x1200 pcl 5e is always set to 600x600 regardless of the value for this item. Control panel settings for this feature may be overri...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-51 output offset enable or disable alternately offsetting output from jobs. The available values are: on* off this item requires the optional offset catch tray. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus system menu 2. Press item u...
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Using the menu system 1-52 ❖ system administrator guide print ps errors set to control the use of the built in error handler or debugger in the postscript interpreter. The available values are: off* on when on, postscript error information is printed. When off, the job flushes and no information is ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-53 defaults sets default units. This is not changed when a “factory default” is performed. The available values are: • inches (factory default for 110v configuration) • millimeters (factory default for 220v configuration) the following def...
Page 70: Parallel Menu
Using the menu system 1-54 ❖ system administrator guide parallel menu the parallel menu and its available items are described in table 1.15. Refer to table 1.16 on page 1-55 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.15 parallel menu items menu description parallel menu allows you to set options for the...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-55 table 1.16 parallel menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display port enable enable or disable the parallel port. The available values are: on* off for the new setting to take effect, you must restart the printer either by i...
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Using the menu system 1-56 ❖ system administrator guide parallel pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the parallel port. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accordingly. 1....
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-57 bidirectional enable or disable bidirectional communications through the parallel port. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus parallel menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: para...
Page 74: Serial Menu
Using the menu system 1-58 ❖ system administrator guide serial menu the serial menu and its available items are described in table 1.17. Refer to table 1.18 on page 1-59 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.17 serial menu items menu description serial menu allows you to set options for the serial ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-59 table 1.18 serial menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display port enable enable or disable the serial port. The available values are: on* off for the new setting to take effect, you must restart the printer either by invok...
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Using the menu system 1-60 ❖ system administrator guide serial pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the serial port. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accordingly. 1. Pre...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-61 baud rate set the baud rate for the serial port. The available values are: 115200 57600 38400 28800 19200 9600* 4800 2400 1200 600 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus serial menu 2. Press item up or item down until you se...
Page 78: Usb Menu
Using the menu system 1-62 ❖ system administrator guide usb menu the usb menu and its available items are described in table 1.19. Refer to table 1.20 on page 1-63 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.19 usb menu items menu description usb menu allows you to set options for the usb port connection...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-63 table 1.20 usb menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display port enable enable or disable the usb port. The available values are: on* off for the new setting to take effect, you must restart the printer either by invoking th...
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Using the menu system 1-64 ❖ system administrator guide usb pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the usb port. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accordingly. 1. Press men...
Page 81: Ethernet Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-65 ethernet menu the ethernet menu and its available items are described in table 1.21. This menu appears only on network capable printers if the token ring option is not installed. Table 1.21 ethernet menu items menu description ethernet ...
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Using the menu system 1-66 ❖ system administrator guide refer to table 1.22 on page 1-67 for step-by-step instructions. Ethernet menu (continued) etalk enable enables or disables the ethernet ethertalk protocol. Http enable enables or disables the ethernet http server protocol. Ip address res. Sets ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-67 table 1.22 ethernet menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display lpr enable enable or disable the ethernet lpr protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. P...
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Using the menu system 1-68 ❖ system administrator guide lpr pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the ethernet lpr protocol. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accordingly....
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-69 dlc/llc enable enable or disable the dlc/llc protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: ethernet menu dlc/llc enable 3. Press...
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Using the menu system 1-70 ❖ system administrator guide dlc/llc bin ps enable or disable the dlc/llc binary mode of postscript. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: ethernet menu dlc/llc bin ps...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-71 netbeui pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the netbeui protocol. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accor...
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Using the menu system 1-72 ❖ system administrator guide appsocket enabl enable or disable the ethernet appsocket protocol. The appsocket in the printer supports ports 2000, 9100, and 2501. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. Press ite...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-73 appsocket bin ps enable or disable the appsocket binary mode of postscript. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: ethernet menu ap...
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Using the menu system 1-74 ❖ system administrator guide http enable enable or disable the ethernet http server protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus ethernet menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: ethernet menu http enable 3. Press ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-75 ip address this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte ip address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cursor to the right t...
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Using the menu system 1-76 ❖ system administrator guide sub net mask this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte subnet mask address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cursor to the righ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-77 default gateway this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte default gateway address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cur...
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Using the menu system 1-78 ❖ system administrator guide port timeout set the time for determining when to end an incomplete print job and poll the next port in the polling sequence. The available values are: 5 - 300 seconds (60*) this item also causes an implicit job end such as control d in postscr...
Page 95: Token Ring Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-79 token ring menu the token ring menu and its available items are described in table 1.23. This menu appears only on network capable printers with the token ring option installed. Table 1.23 token ring menu items menu description token ri...
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Using the menu system 1-80 ❖ system administrator guide refer to table 1.24 on page 1-81 for step-by-step instructions. Token ring menu (continued) ttalk enable enables or disables the token ring tokentalk protocol. Http enable enables or disables the token ring http server protocol. Ip address res....
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-81 table 1.24 token ring menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display lpr enable enable or disable the token ring lpr protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring men...
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Using the menu system 1-82 ❖ system administrator guide lpr pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the token ring lpr protocol. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accordingl...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-83 dlc/llc enable enable or disable the dlc/llc protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: token ring menu dlc/llc enable 3. P...
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Using the menu system 1-84 ❖ system administrator guide dlc/llc bin ps enable or disable the dlc/llc binary mode of postscript. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: token ring menu dlc/llc bi...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-85 netbeui pdl set the default emulation (page description language) for the netbeui protocol. The available values are: auto* pcl postscript when set to auto, the printer will sense the pdl for each job and automatically set the pdl accor...
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Using the menu system 1-86 ❖ system administrator guide appsocket enabl enable or disable the token ring appsocket protocol. The appsocket in the printer supports ports 2000, 9100, and 2105. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-87 appsocket bin ps enable or disable the appsocket binary mode of postscript. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: token ring men...
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Using the menu system 1-88 ❖ system administrator guide http enable enable or disable the token ring http server protocol. The available values are: on* off 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: token ring menu http enable 3. ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-89 ip address this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte ip address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cursor to the right t...
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Using the menu system 1-90 ❖ system administrator guide sub net mask this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte subnet mask address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cursor to the righ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-91 default gateway this item appears only if ip address res is set to static. Set the four byte default gateway address. The available values are: xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx (where xxx = 000 to 255) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cur...
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Using the menu system 1-92 ❖ system administrator guide port timeout set the time for determining when to end an incomplete print job and poll the next port in the polling sequence. The available values are: 5 - 300 seconds (60*) this item also causes an implicit job end such as control d in postscr...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-93 source routing select the source routing option. The available values are: off* all single/all single/specific 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus token ring menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: token ring me...
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Using the menu system 1-94 ❖ system administrator guide laa set the six byte locally administered address. The valid values are: xxxx xxxx xxxx (where xxxx xxxx xxxx can equal any value within the valid range of 4000 0000 0000 and 7fff ffff ffff) for this item (after step 3), item up moves the curso...
Page 111: Novell Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-95 novell menu the novell menu and its available items are described in table 1.25. This menu appears only on network capable printers. Refer to table 1.26 on page 1-96 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.25 novell menu items menu descr...
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Using the menu system 1-96 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.26 novell menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display novell enable enable or disable the novell protocol. The available values are: on* off if set to off, the following menu items do not appear. 1. Press menu up or menu do...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-97 novell binary ps enable or disable the novell binary mode of postscript. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus novell menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: novell menu novell bi...
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Using the menu system 1-98 ❖ system administrator guide frame type sets the frame type used for the novell protocol. The available values are, for ethernet: auto* 802.2 802.3 snap ethernet ii for token ring: auto* tr_802.5 tr_snap 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus novell menu 2. Pre...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-99 pserver name set the name of the pserver in this printer (a name of 1 to 47 characters in length). The available characters are: a - z, 0 - 9, hyphen (-),underscore (_) the default is: xrx_* for this item (after step 3), item up moves t...
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Using the menu system 1-100 ❖ system administrator guide primary server set the name of the primary file server (a name of 1 to 47 characters in length). The available characters are: a - z, 0 - 9, hyphen (-) and underscore (_) the default is: null* for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cu...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-101 nds tree set the nds tree character string (from 1 to 64 characters in length). The available characters are: a - z, 0 - 9, hyphen (-) and underscore (_) the default is: null* for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cursor to t...
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Using the menu system 1-102 ❖ system administrator guide nds context set the nds context string (from 1 to 255 characters in length). The available characters are: a - z, 0 - 9, hyphen (-), period (.), underscore (_), equal (=) the default is: null* for this item (after step 3), item up moves the cu...
Page 119: Print Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-103 print menu the print menu and its available items are described in table 1.27. Refer to table 1.28 on page 1-104 for step-by-step instructions. Table 1.27 print menu items menu description print menu allows you to generate printer repo...
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Using the menu system 1-104 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.28 print menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display config sheet print a configuration sheet showing the printer's current information and menu settings. The configuration sheet is formatted for either letter or a4 paper ...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-105 pcl font list print a list of pcl fonts currently loaded. The pcl font list is formatted for either letter or a4 paper size, regardless of the default paper size or the actual paper size loaded. There are no multiple copies. The print ...
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Using the menu system 1-106 ❖ system administrator guide menu map print the menu map/control panel menu tree. Menu maps are formatted for either letter or a4 paper size, regardless of the default paper size or the actual paper size loaded. There are no multiple copies. The print menu setting for pri...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-107 fault history print a log of the printer’s last 100 faults. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus print menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: print menu fault history 3. Press enter. You will see: processing......
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Using the menu system 1-108 ❖ system administrator guide hex mode set to print output as hexadecimal codes instead of normal print data. The available values are: on off* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus print menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: print menu hex mode 3....
Page 125: Reset Menu
Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-109 reset menu the reset menu (which only appears in the main menu if the printer is powered on while simultaneously holding down the online and enter keys) and its available items are described in table 1.29. Refer to table 1.30 on page 1...
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Using the menu system 1-110 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.30 reset menu functions menu item and function keystrokes display factory defaults reset the printer operating parameters to factory default settings. The available values are: yes no* all nvm values are set to factory defaults, with t...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-111 demo mode place the printer in the demo mode. The available values are: yes no* with the printer in demo mode, different factory-installed demo pages can be printed by using the eight control panel keys to select the type of demo page ...
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Using the menu system 1-112 ❖ system administrator guide delete all jobs delete all secure jobs from the hard disk. The available values are: yes no* 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus reset menu 2. Press item up or item down until you see: reset menu delete all jobs 3. Press value u...
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Using the menu system chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-113 disk format format the hard disk drive. The available values are: yes no* this function is ignored if the disk is locked (write protected) via a pjl or snmp command. 1. Press menu up or menu down until you see: menus reset menu 2. Pres...
Page 130: Configuring Automatic
1-114 ❖ system administrator guide configuring automatic tray switching automatic tray switching, available for both pcl and postscript jobs, enables you to group two or more input trays together into one logical tray, and in a specific order in which the trays will be searched to satisfy an input r...
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Configuring automatic tray switching chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-115 following is a description of the settings and rules for using the tray sequence function, along with examples of its use. The multi bypass feeder is referred to as the mbf in the control panel’s tray sequence settings..
Page 132: Tray Sequence
Configuring automatic tray switching 1-116 ❖ system administrator guide tray sequence settings the tray sequence item in the control panel’s tray menu can be set to any of the settings shown in table 1.31 below (and to off). Table 1.31 tray switching options in the tray menu tray sequence settings d...
Page 133: Paper Handling
Configuring automatic tray switching chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-117 paper handling exception conditions table 1.32 on page 1-118 describes the paper selection process based on fully defined or partially defined paper selection parameters. A paper request may include one or more of the fo...
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Configuring automatic tray switching 1-118 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.32 paper handling exception conditions paper type paper size paper source size/type used not specified not specified not specified default size/default type not specified not specified specified (not manual feed) default...
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Configuring automatic tray switching chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-119 the fourth column of table 1.32 defines which paper size and paper type to use based on fully or partially specified paper selection parameters. After the type and size are determined, the next step is to determine which...
Page 136: Tray Sequence Rules
Configuring automatic tray switching 1-120 ❖ system administrator guide tray sequence rules when you define a tray sequence, the printer searches the input trays for the correct size and type of paper for each job that is submitted. • if you do not specify an input tray when sending a job to the pri...
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Configuring automatic tray switching chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-121 - if no trays in the sequence are set to the correct paper size and type, then the remaining trays are searched. If there are no trays that can satisfy the request, then the printer will prompt you to load paper into the...
Page 138: Tray Sequence
Configuring automatic tray switching 1-122 ❖ system administrator guide tray sequence examples the examples in table 1.33 discuss conditions and actions that take place when various tray sequence settings are used. Table 1.33 tray sequence examples condition action(s) taken the tray sequence is set ...
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Configuring automatic tray switching chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-123 the tray sequence is set to mbf-1-2. • the mbf is set to letter paper and contains one sheet of paper. • all other trays contain letter paper. • letter paper from tray 2 is requested. The printer feeds the first page of ...
Page 140: Paper Size/type
Configuring automatic tray switching 1-124 ❖ system administrator guide paper size/type mismatch paper size/type mismatch occurs when the requested size is not available in the printer. This can be caused by running out of paper in a tray that is configured for the requested paper, or by requesting ...
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Configuring output offsetting chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-125 configuring output offsetting the optional offset catch tray supports offsetting output between successive jobs or multiple collated sets of a single job. Offsetting is controlled from the control panel or via centreware dp. Th...
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Configuring output offsetting 1-126 ❖ system administrator guide • the offset function occurs between successive jobs directed to the offset catch tray only if the jobs contain data that results in a sheet being printed and delivered to the bin. For example, if a pcl job contains e sequences at the ...
Page 143: Examples
Configuring output offsetting chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-127 examples in the following example, the offset function is set to on and output is directed to the offset catch tray (2 position offset capability). Table 1.34 offsetting example job result job #1 (1 copy) no offset job #2 (1 co...
Page 144: Configuring Duplex Printing
Configuring duplex printing 1-128 ❖ system administrator guide configuring duplex printing with the optional duplex unit installed, you can configure the printer to print two-sided (duplex) jobs. Set the printer driver’s orientation option and the system menu’s duplex item to the appropriate setting...
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Configuring duplex printing chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-129 figure 1.2 duplex orientation and binding settings driver orientation: portrait system menu duplex item: long edge driver orientation: portrait system menu duplex item: short edge driver orientation: landscape system menu duplex ...
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Configuring custom paper sizes 1-130 ❖ system administrator guide configuring custom paper sizes custom (nonstandard) paper sizes may be loaded in the multi bypass feeder, any of the 550 sheet trays or the envelope feeder. To use custom paper sizes, there are two basic issues to be addressed: • you ...
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Configuring custom paper sizes chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-131 specific steps for printing custom paper sizes follow below. Refer to table 1.35 on page 1-134 for additional usage examples. 1 choose a standard paper size with a length equal to or longer than the custom paper size that you ...
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Configuring custom paper sizes 1-132 ❖ system administrator guide 7 press menu up or menu down until you see: 8 press item up or item down until you see: where n is the number of the input tray (1, 2, or 3). 9 press value up or value down until you see: 10 press enter. 11 in the application, set the...
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Configuring custom paper sizes chapter 1: configuring the printer ❖ 1-133 12 figure out the total width difference between your custom paper size and the standard paper size, then divide that in half. In this example, the standard size width of 8.5 inches minus the custom size width of 7 inches equa...
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Configuring custom paper sizes 1-134 ❖ system administrator guide table 1.35 custom paper size examples. Custom paper size desired input source required steps 8 x 10 in. Tray 1 1. In the application, format the page for letter size paper, setting the margins to correctly position the image on 8 x 10...
Page 151: Managing Printer Usage
Chapter 2: managing printer usage ❖ 2-1 managing printer usage c h a p t e r 2 using centreware dp ........................................................ 2-2 centreware internet services ............................................. 2-4.
Page 152: Using Centreware Dp
Using centreware dp 2-2 ❖ system administrator guide using centreware dp xerox centreware dp is easy-to-use printer management software for xerox printers. Through the ease of point-and-click navigation, you can install, connect, and configure the printer on a network, quickly and easily. Centreware...
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Using centreware dp chapter 2: managing printer usage ❖ 2-3 centreware sun os/solaris services are also available to allow you to set up queues and also contain your printer drivers for sun os/solaris. All the centreware dp software and documentation is on your printer management software cd. Table ...
Page 154: Centreware Internet Services
Centreware internet services 2-4 ❖ system administrator guide centreware internet services centreware internet services is an interactive service that extends the capabilities of centreware dp using internet technology as the platform. It provides another option for implementing advanced services fo...
Page 155: Setup
Centreware internet services chapter 2: managing printer usage ❖ 2-5 setup to set up your printer for internet/intranet access, you will need to do the following: • configure an ip address for the printer on your network. See “ip address” (page 1-75 for ethernet or page 1-89 for token ring). • enabl...
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Page 157: Using The Hard Drive and
Chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-1 using the hard drive and flash memory c h a p t e r 3 hard drive/flash memory considerations ........................... 3-2 disk initialization ........................................................... 3-2 flash initialization ..................
Page 158: Hard Drive/flash Memory
Hard drive/flash memory considerations 3-2 ❖ system administrator guide hard drive/flash memory considerations if you install the optional hard drive in the printer, it will significantly increase the amount of memory available for processing jobs and storing downloaded information (such as fonts, f...
Page 159: Downloading Fonts, Forms
Downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-3 downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) the printer drivers provide you with the ability to download fonts and pcl 5e macros (overlays) to the printer. Fonts, forms and macros can be download...
Page 160: Fsdownload
Downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) 3-4 ❖ system administrator guide fsdownload command the fsdownload command is used to download fonts or macros to the printer’s file system. If a file with the same name exists, the downloaded file overwrites it. Syntax @pjl fsdownload format:binary [si...
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Downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-5 the following is a sequence of commands that can be sent to the printer to download a macro to the disk. In this example, the macro is named “a_macro.” in this example: • %-12345x is the pjl uel com...
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Downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) 3-6 ❖ system administrator guide the following is a sequence of commands that can be sent to the printer to download a font to the disk. In this example: • %-12345x is the pjl uel command which starts this sequence. • @pjl is the mandatory pjl command f...
Page 163: Fsdelete Command
Downloading fonts, forms and macros (overlays) chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-7 fsdelete command the fsdelete command is used to delete files from the printer’s hard drive. Syntax @pjl fsdelete name = “ pathname ” [] parameters parameter functional range default name=” pathname...
Page 164: And Proof Jobs
Using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs 3-8 ❖ system administrator guide using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs secure, collated copy, and proof jobs that have been submitted to the printer are stored in pcl or postscript format on the hard drive. These secure and proof jobs can be pr...
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Using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-9 job names can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters and passwords must contain four numeric characters (0-7). The printer assigns a default job name if no name or a name with a syntax error is used. T...
Page 166: Creating Proof Jobs
Using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs 3-10 ❖ system administrator guide creating proof jobs proof printing lets you print a single copy of a multiple copy job. You assign a password and copy count at your workstation or computer before printing. The first set is printed immediately. You can...
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Using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs chapter 3: using the hard drive and flash memory ❖ 3-11 the job name is limited to 16 alphanumeric characters in the range ascii 30 through ascii 255, and . The password must contain four numeric characters in the range ascii 48 through ascii 55. The pr...
Page 168: Printing Or Deleting
Using the hard drive for secure and proof jobs 3-12 ❖ system administrator guide printing or deleting secure or proof jobs secure or proof jobs may be printed or deleted by using the password menu, as described in the section “password menu” (page 1-19). They may also be deleted by using the delete ...
Page 169: Maintaining The Printer
Chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-1 maintaining the printer c h a p t e r 4 regular printer maintenance .............................................. 4-2 cleaning the printer ....................................................... 4-2 replacing the laser print cartridge ..........................
Page 170: Regular Printer Maintenance
Regular printer maintenance 4-2 ❖ system administrator guide regular printer maintenance your printer is designed to need very little ongoing maintenance other than the replacement of maintenance items as they reach their end of use. It is recommended that maintenance items be replaced when the end ...
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Replacing the laser print cartridge chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-3 replacing the laser print cartridge when the laser print cartridge runs low on toner, the printer’s control panel display will read toner low . You should replace the laser print cartridge soon after this message appears to...
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Replacing the laser print cartridge 4-4 ❖ system administrator guide to replace the laser print cartridge, follow these steps: 1 if the envelope feeder is installed, power off the printer and remove the envelope feeder. 2 remove any paper from the output bin and multi bypass feeder, and close the mu...
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Replacing the laser print cartridge chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-5 6 place the cartridge on a flat surface, hold it firmly with one hand and with the other hand grasp the end tab of the sealing tape and pull the tape straight out horizontally. If pulled at an angle, the tape may break. Aft...
Page 174: Maintenance Kit Instructions
Maintenance kit instructions 4-6 ❖ system administrator guide maintenance kit instructions the life expectancy of the maintenance kit components is approximately 200,000 sheets. When that number is reached, a message will appear on the control panel notifying you that it is time to install the maint...
Page 175: Replacing The
Maintenance kit instructions chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-7 replacing the feed rollers the feed rollers are used for transporting the print media from the feeder into the printer. To replace the feed rollers with new ones, follow the steps listed below. To avoid electric shock, be sure to ...
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Maintenance kit instructions 4-8 ❖ system administrator guide 4 unclip the retaining tabs on the ends of the two feed rollers and slide the rollers off of their shafts. 5 slide the new rollers onto the shafts until their retaining clips lock into place. 6 flip open the metal plate on the paper tray ...
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Maintenance kit instructions chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-9 7 unclip the retaining tab on the end of the feed roller and slide the roller off of its shaft. 8 slide the new roller onto the shaft until its retaining clip locks into place. 9 flip down the metal plate and push on the orange gr...
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Maintenance kit instructions 4-10 ❖ system administrator guide 10 reinstall the tray in the printer. 11 reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. 12 check the control panel display. Wait until ready is displayed. If an error message appears, refer to table 5.1 on page 5-4 for instructions..
Page 179: Replacing The Bias
Maintenance kit instructions chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-11 replacing the bias transfer roller the bias transfer roller is used for transferring toner onto paper. Replacement is recommended at intervals of 200,000 sheets. To replace the bias transfer roller with a new one, follow the step...
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Maintenance kit instructions 4-12 ❖ system administrator guide 3 remove the laser print cartridge. To prevent toner stains, place the cartridge on a surface covered with scrap paper. 4 press the orange levers down to raise the roller. 5 while holding both ends of the roller, pull it towards you and ...
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Maintenance kit instructions chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-13 7 make sure the roller shaft is seated in the notches, then press down firmly until it locks in place. 8 reinstall the laser print cartridge. 9 close the front cover. 10 reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. 11 check...
Page 182: Replacing The
Maintenance kit instructions 4-14 ❖ system administrator guide replacing the fuser assembly the fuser is used for fusing toner onto paper, and has a life expectancy of approximately 200,000 impressions (though, depending on how the printer is used, it may require replacement before that number is re...
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Maintenance kit instructions chapter 4: maintaining the printer ❖ 4-15 2 after waiting for the fuser to cool down, open the rear cover. 3 remove the screws that secure the fuser. If the duplex module is installed, you will first need to remove it by pushing in on the two green levers to slide the un...
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Maintenance kit instructions 4-16 ❖ system administrator guide 6 install the fuser screws and hand tighten. Install the duplex module, if removed in step 3, by sliding the unit in until the green levers snap into place. 7 close the rear cover. If you are installing the entire maintenance kit (fuser,...
Page 185: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-1 troubleshooting c h a p t e r 5 before you begin troubleshooting ...................................... 5-2 control panel messages ..................................................... 5-4.
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Before you begin troubleshooting 5-2 ❖ system administrator guide before you begin troubleshooting if it becomes necessary for you to take corrective actions, note the following safety tips and then begin your troubleshooting by checking for possible hardware, software, and printer maintenance issue...
Page 187: Hardware
Before you begin troubleshooting chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-3 hardware • is the printer plugged in? • is the printer switched on? Software • is the correct printer driver installed and selected for your printer configuration? Printer maintenance an improperly seated tray or an open cover will pr...
Page 188: Control Panel Messages
Control panel messages 5-4 ❖ system administrator guide control panel messages listed in table 5.1 are control panel messages that either: • cause the printer to stop printing. • require you to call for service. Also included in table 5.1 are common, non-error messages you are likely to see. The mes...
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Control panel messages chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-5 duplex unit fail (or removed) the duplex unit has failed or has been removed. Printing using this device cannot resume until reinstalled or repaired. If the problem persists, contact your service provider. Enter password the password menu has b...
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Control panel messages 5-6 ❖ system administrator guide init failed disk locked the printer cannot put the disk in factory default condition because an attempt has been made to initialize the disk after it has been locked via a pjl or snmp command. Initializing… flash memory the printer is initializ...
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Control panel messages chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-7 load mbf size and type load paper of the size and type shown into the multi bypass feeder. Load tray 1 size and type load paper of the size and type shown into tray 1. Load tray 2 size and type load paper of the size and type shown into tray 2....
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Control panel messages 5-8 ❖ system administrator guide motor failure power off/on the main motor assembly has failed. Printing cannot resume. Power off and power on the printer. If the problem persists, contact your service provider. No jobs press menu the password menu has been invoked, a password...
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Control panel messages chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-9 paper jam- open rear cover a paper jam has occurred inside the rear cover. Open the printer’s rear cover, then refer back to the control panel for further messages. Paper size jam- open rear cover the size of the paper fed into the printer was ...
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Control panel messages 5-10 ❖ system administrator guide ready the printer is online and ready to print. Remove duplxunit clear paper path part of a sequence of messages following an initial paper jam message. Remove the duplex unit and any jammed paper, then refer back to the control panel for furt...
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Control panel messages chapter 5: troubleshooting ❖ 5-11 tray 1 jam- open tray 1 a paper jam has occurred at or before the input sensor when feeding paper from tray 1. Remove tray 1 from the printer, then refer back to the control panel for further messages. Tray 2 failure power off/on tray 2 has fa...
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Page 197: Installing Printer Options
Chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-1 installing printer options c h a p t e r 6 optional equipment .......................................................... 6-3 550 sheet feeder ............................................................... 6-6 precautions .....................................
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Installing printer options 6-2 ❖ system administrator guide hard disk drive ............................................................... 6-29 installing ...................................................................... 6-29 removing ..............................................................
Page 199: Optional Equipment
Optional equipment chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-3 optional equipment the optional equipment described in this guide allows you to add special features to your printer or upgrade your printer system to meet your particular needs. Table 6.1 on page 6-4 provides a brief description of each...
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Optional equipment 6-4 ❖ system administrator guide table 6.1 optional equipment optional kits use 550 sheet feeder allows the use of additional paper trays. Up to two feeders can be installed (for trays 2 and 3). Envelope feeder allows the loading of envelopes or postcards for automatic feeding int...
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Optional equipment chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-5 memory (dimms) increases the font capability and enhances the speed of data transfer and complex page processing. Memory kits are available in three configurations, packaged in single units each: - 64 mb - 32 mb - 16 mb the printer utili...
Page 202: 550 Sheet Feeder
550 sheet feeder 6-6 ❖ system administrator guide 550 sheet feeder you can install either one or two of these feeders, as shown in figures 6.1 and 6.2. Figure 6.1 one feeder installed 1 tray 1 (standard feeder) 2 tray 2 (optional feeder) figure 6.2 two feeders installed 1 tray 1 (standard feeder) 2 ...
Page 203: Precautions
550 sheet feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-7 precautions to avoid electric shock, be sure to power off and unplug the printer before accessing its interior for this procedure. Never attempt to lift the printer by yourself. To lift the printer, have two people facing each other from t...
Page 204: Installing One Feeder
550 sheet feeder 6-8 ❖ system administrator guide installing one feeder 1 if the multi bypass feeder is open, close it. 2 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. 3 lift up and out to remove the standard feeder (tray 1) from the printer. 4 place the ...
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550 sheet feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-9 5 using two people, gently lower the printer onto the feeder, aligning the four corners of the printer and feeder. Lowering the printer too fast may damage internal components. 6 secure the printer to the optional feeder with the three sup...
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550 sheet feeder 6-10 ❖ system administrator guide 8 insert the standard and optional trays into the printer, making sure they are properly seated. 9 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 10 check the control panel display. Wait until ready is displayed. If an error message ap...
Page 207: Installing Two
550 sheet feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-11 installing two feeders 1 if the multi bypass feeder is open, close it. 2 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. 3 lift up and out to remove the standard feeder (tray 1) from the printer....
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550 sheet feeder 6-12 ❖ system administrator guide 5 stack the other optional feeder onto the bottom feeder, aligning the four corners of the top and bottom feeder. 6 secure the top feeder to the bottom feeder with the three supplied screws (two in front, one in back). 7 using two people, gently low...
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550 sheet feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-13 9 load paper into the feeders’ trays (refer to chapter 2 of the user guide for details, if necessary). 10 insert the standard and optional trays into the computer, making sure they are properly seated. 11 reconnect the printer’s power cor...
Page 210: Removing A Feeder
550 sheet feeder 6-14 ❖ system administrator guide removing a feeder 1 if the multi bypass feeder is open, close it. 2 power off the printer. 3 disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. 4 lift up and out to remove the trays from the printer and from the optional feeder..
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550 sheet feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-15 5 remove the three screws that secure the printer to the optional feeder (two in front, one in back). 6 using two people, lift the printer off of the optional feeder and place it where it will be used. 7 replace the printer’s paper trays,...
Page 212: Envelope Feeder
Envelope feeder 6-16 ❖ system administrator guide envelope feeder installing 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. 2 if the multi bypass feeder is not open, open it. 3 remove the access cover..
Page 213: Removing
Envelope feeder chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-17 removing 4 push the envelope feeder all the way into the printer until it stops. Make sure it is seated securely. 5 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 6 check the control panel display. Wait until ready is display...
Page 214: Offset Catch Tray
Offset catch tray 6-18 ❖ system administrator guide offset catch tray installing to avoid electric shock, be sure to power off and unplug the printer before accessing its interior for this procedure. 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Install...
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Offset catch tray chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-19 4 gently lower the offset catch tray onto the printer, inserting the metal hook at the front of the offset catch tray into the hole on top of the printer. 5 continue to lower the offset catch tray until it latches into place. 6 close the...
Page 216: Removing
Offset catch tray 6-20 ❖ system administrator guide removing to avoid electric shock, be sure to power off and unplug the printer before accessing its interior for this procedure. 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. 2 open the printer’s rear c...
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Offset catch tray chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-21 4 reinstall the option cover into the printer. 5 close the printer’s rear cover. 6 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 7 check the control panel display. Wait until ready is displayed. If an error message appears...
Page 218: Face Up Bin
Face up bin 6-22 ❖ system administrator guide face up bin installing 1 open the printer’s rear cover. Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing. 2 unhook the plastic retaining strip. 3 slide the locking clip back..
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Face up bin chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-23 4 slide the cover to the right and pull it off the pegs. 5 align the rear cover with the face up bin onto the pegs, then slide the cover to the left. 6 slide the locking clip forward. 7 attach the plastic retaining strip..
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Face up bin 6-24 ❖ system administrator guide removing to remove the face up bin, follow the installation instructions starting on page 6-22 but install the printer’s original rear cover in place of the cover with the face up bin. 8 close the rear cover. 9 open the face up bin to direct output there...
Page 221: Duplex Module
Duplex module chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-25 duplex module installing to avoid electric shock, be sure to power off and unplug the printer before accessing its interior for this procedure. 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Inst...
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Duplex module 6-26 ❖ system administrator guide 4 slide the unit in until the green levers snap into place. 5 close the printer’s rear cover. 6 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 7 check the control panel display. Wait until ready is displayed. If an error message appears, ...
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Duplex module chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-27 removing to avoid electric shock, be sure to power off and unplug the printer before accessing its interior for this procedure. 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Removing the duplex ...
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Duplex module 6-28 ❖ system administrator guide 3 slide the green tabs to the left and right of the duplex module inwards and pull the duplex module out of the printer. 4 close the printer’s rear cover. 5 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 6 check the control panel display....
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Hard disk drive chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-29 hard disk drive installing 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Installing the hard drive while the printer is powered on may cause a malfunction. 2 go behind the printer and loosen t...
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Hard disk drive 6-30 ❖ system administrator guide 4 align the hard disk drive with the controller board’s support posts and connector. Extra support posts may be delivered with this kit. They are not required for this printer. 5 push on the hard disk drive until the connector and support posts snap ...
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Hard disk drive chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-31 8 tighten the knurled screws at the top and bottom of the side cover. 9 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 10 check the control panel display. When the printer has completed its power on diagnostics, the display s...
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Hard disk drive 6-32 ❖ system administrator guide removing 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Removing the hard drive while the printer is powered on may cause a malfunction. 2 go behind the printer and loosen the knurled screws at the top an...
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Hard disk drive chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-33 5 replace the side cover by (1) inserting it at an angle and (2) lining up the tab with the printer. 6 slide the side cover into place. Make sure it fits securely. 7 tighten the knurled screws at the top and bottom of the side cover. 8 rec...
Page 230: Interface Card
Interface card 6-34 ❖ system administrator guide interface card installing 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Installing the card while the printer is powered on may cause a malfunction. 2 go behind the printer and loosen the knurled screws a...
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Interface card chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-35 4 remove the port cover plate. Keep the screws and plate. 5 install the card by (1) aligning the card’s front edge with the port slot, (2) aligning the card’s pin connector with the receptacle in the controller board, and (3) pressing the c...
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Interface card 6-36 ❖ system administrator guide 8 side the side cover into place. Make sure it fits securely. 9 tighten the knurled screws at the top and bottom of the side cover. 10 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 11 check the control panel display. When the printer ha...
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Interface card chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-37 removing 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Installing the hard drive while the printer is powered on may cause a malfunction. 2 go behind the printer and loosen the knurled screws a...
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Interface card 6-38 ❖ system administrator guide 5 remove the card by pulling the card (1) up from the controller board’s receptacle, then (2) away from the port slot. 6 secure the original port cover plate with the screws from step 4. 7 replace the side cover by (1) inserting it at an angle and (2)...
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Interface card chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-39 9 tighten the knurled screws at the top and bottom of the side cover. 10 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 11 check the control panel display. When the printer has completed its power on diagnostics, the display s...
Page 236: Additional Memory
Additional memory 6-40 ❖ system administrator guide additional memory installing or removing the following procedure is used for installing both system memory and flash memory. 1 power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the printer. Installing memory while the pr...
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Additional memory chapter 6: installing printer options ❖ 6-41 4 insert the memory into an available slot and gently push it in until the edge clips lock into place. If the clips do not engage, manually close them on the memory. To remove the memory, release the edge clips and gently pull the memory...
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Additional memory 6-42 ❖ system administrator guide 7 tighten the knurled screws at the top and bottom of the side cover. 8 reconnect the printer’s power cord and power on the printer. 9 check the control panel display. When the printer has completed its power on diagnostics, the display should show...
Page 239: Index
Index i x system administrator guide a appsocket binary ps setting in ethernet menu • 1-73 in token ring menu • 1-87 appsocket enable setting in ethernet menu • 1-72 in token ring menu • 1-86 appsocket pdl setting in ethernet menu • 1-72 in token ring menu • 1-86 b baud rate setting • 1-61 bias tran...
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D system administrator guide custom paper sizes • 1-130 ➝ 1-134 configuring • 1-130 examples • 1-134 custom size setting • 1-28 d default gateway setting in ethernet menu • 1-77 in token ring menu • 1-91 defaults setting • 1-53 delete all jobs performing • 1-112 demo mode setting • 1-111 disk direct...
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F system administrator guide f face up bin installing • 6-22 ➝ 6-24 removing • 6-24 factory defaults resetting to • 1-110 fault history printing • 1-107 feed rollers replacing • 4-7 ➝ 4-10 flash format performing • 1-113 flash memory description • 3-2 initializing • 3-2 usage downloading fonts • 3-3...
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M system administrator guide lpr binary ps setting in ethernet menu • 1-68 in token ring menu • 1-82 lpr enable setting in ethernet menu • 1-67 in token ring menu • 1-81 lpr pdl setting in ethernet menu • 1-68 in token ring menu • 1-82 m macros downloading • 3-3 ➝ 3-7 mail send/receive • 2-5 mailinx...
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P system administrator guide p page policy setting • 1-46 paper offsetting output • 1-125 specifying size of • 1-45 specifying type of • 1-45 paper size setting • 1-45 paper type setting • 1-45 parallel menu • 1-54 items bidirectional • 1-57 binary ps • 1-56 parallel pdl • 1-56 port enable • 1-55 po...
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R system administrator guide ps font list printing • 1-105 pserver name setting • 1-99 r reset menu • 1-109 items delete all jobs • 1-112 demo mode • 1-111 disk format • 1-113 disk initialize • 1-112 factory defaults • 1-110 flash format • 1-113 network defaults • 1-110 resolution setting • 1-50 res...
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U system administrator guide sub net mask • 1-90 ttalk enable • 1-87 toner reducing usage of • 1-48 tray menu • 1-22 ➝ 1-23 items config fuser • 1-29 custom size • 1-28 envelope size • 1-25 envelope type • 1-26 mbf size • 1-24 mbf type • 1-25 tray sequence • 1-27 tray 1 mode • 1-28 tray 1 type • 1-2...
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