Xerox LY8 - WorkCentre Pro 16P B/W Laser Printer User Manual
Summary of LY8 - WorkCentre Pro 16P B/W Laser Printer
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Pro 16p user guide 7/1999 701p31552.
Page 2: Fcc Compliance In The Usa
Fcc compliance in the usa warning: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipme...
Page 3: Information
Information to get answers for any other questions you might have regarding your workcentre pro 16p, to register your warranty by phone, or for assistance with the installation of your pro 16p, you may call your dealer. If your dealer is not a service provider, call: 1 – 800 – team – xrx (1 – 800 – ...
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Information how to obtain a french user guide au canada et aux États-unis, pour obtenir la version française du présent guide d´utilisation, veuillez composer: 1 – 800 – team – xrx (1 – 800 – 832 – 6979) À l´extérieur des États-unis et du canada, veuillez communiquer avec votre représentant xerox. I...
Page 5: Table of Contents
I table of contents safety notes ....................................................................................................................................1 helpful hints...........................................................................................................................
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Ii table of contents j2 drum cartridge replacement ........................................................................................36 counter access .............................................................................................................................37 total copies/pr...
Page 7: Safety Notes
1 safety notes your pro 16p and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination and approval, and compliance to established environmental standards. Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the pro 16p and re...
Page 8: Safety Notes
2 safety notes this pro 16p should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the pro 16p where persons will step on the...
Page 9: Safety Notes
3 safety notes do not touch the green photoreceptor. Scratches or smudges that appear on the photoreceptor will result in poor copy quality and may shorten the service life. Do not put your hands into the fuser area, as you may be burned. Ozone: this product produces ozone during normal operation. T...
Page 10: Helpful Hints
4 helpful hints care of your workcentre pro 16p • do not place heavy objects on any surface of the workcentre pro 16p. • take care not to place liquids on or near the workcentre pro 16p. • avoid placing clips or staples on any workcentre pro 16p surface. Maintenance • clean the document glass daily ...
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5 getting to know your pro 16p document glass control panel exit tray paper tray 1 document cover release latch alternate paper tray paper guides side cover original exit area original feeder tray original guides automatic document feeder (adf) alternate paper tray paper tray 2 front cover exit tray...
Page 12: Installation
6 installation as you unpack the pro 16p, familiarize yourself with its contents. After the pro 16p is installed, and the ready indicator is lit, the pro 16p is ready to make copies. Important: save the carton and packing materials. They should be used to repack the pro 16p if it has to be shipped f...
Page 13: Installation
7 installation (continued) follow the steps below to properly set up your xerox pro 16p. 1. Remove the bag from the pro 16p. 2. Remove the pieces of tapeand the packing material. Remove the tape and the packing material supporting the clear plastic 2-sided tray. 3. To ensure the 2-sided tray is in t...
Page 14: Installation
8 installation (continued) 7. Secure the paper tray button and the shipping screw in the locations shown. • turn the paper tray button to secure its storage position. Note: save the paper tray button and the shipping screw. They will be needed if the pro 16p has to be moved. 8. Load paper into the t...
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9 installation (continued) 14. Remove the starter toner cartridge from the silver bag. Vigorously shake the cartridge to loosen the toner. • thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. • xerox has included a starter toner cartridge. Purchased replacement toner cartridg...
Page 16: Control Panel
10 control panel 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 8 the control panel has keys and lights that are used to control and display the conditions of the pro 16p. 1. 1-sided/2-sided mode: use the 2-sided copy feature to make one or two-sided copies from one or two-sided originals. Refer to the mak...
Page 17: Control Panel
11 control panel 6. Variable percentage: press the down key to decrease the percentage. Press the up key to increase the percentage. Any percentage from 50% to 200% may be selected. 7. %: press this key to display the reduction/enlargement percentage selected. 8. Display window: copy quantity, reduc...
Page 18: Auto Copy Function
12 power reduction / auto clear power reduction modes automatically reduce power consumed by the pro 16p when the pro 16p has not been used for a set period of time. There are two modes of power reduction; power save, and power shut-off. Power save mode – the ready indicator will flash and the other...
Page 19: Paper Specifications
13 paper specifications paper storage note: paper affected by humidity, and curled paper can cause jams and copy quality problems. For reliable copier operation and good copy quality, xerox recommends that paper be stored: • on a flat surface. • in a closed container. • in a low humidity area. • tig...
Page 20: Loading Paper
14 loading paper will flash in the copy quantity display and the green indicator in the copier diagram will flash when: • a paper tray is empty. • paper misfeeds: paper has not fed all the way into the copier. • a paper tray is not closed properly. If the paper has misfed, open the paper tray indica...
Page 21: Loading Paper
15 loading paper 4. Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. • ensure that the paper corners are under the corner snubbers. • do not fill above the max fill line. 5. Close the paper tray. 6. If copying, press start to continue. If printing, the job will automatically resume. • to cancel the flashi...
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16 making copies on the document glass 1. Ensure that the pro 16p is off-line. • the light between the two icons will be off. 2. Select the desired copy features from the control panel. 3. Select the number of copies. • press the 10 to increase the quantity by 10. Press the 1 key to increase the qua...
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17 making copies on the automatic document feeder the automatic document feeder (adf) allows you to automatically make single-sided or two- sided copies. The adf holds up to 30 originals (20 lb/80 gsm). Ensure originals are in good condition, and that all staples and paper clips have been removed. U...
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18 making copies on the automatic document feeder the available copy options are: icon original copy max quantity two-sided single sided 100 sets two-sided two-sided 1 set single sided two-sided 1 set single sided single sided 100 sets single sided original to single sided copies (1 1) this mode wil...
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19 making copies on the automatic document feeder single sided originals to two-sided copies (1 2) this mode will create two-sided copies from your single sided originals. 1. Place the originals face up in the adf. 2. Select the icon and any additional features. • the maximum copy quantity is 1. Rei...
Page 26: Manual Two-Sided Copying
20 manual two-sided copying important tip: the pro 16p has been configured to copy onto 8.5 ×11/a4 paper. When copying onto any other paper size the image may not be placed properly. The default paper size for both paper trays is 8.5 ×11/a4. You may want to change the default setting for one or both...
Page 27: Image Quality
21 image quality the image quality features described on this page can be used to improve copies of documents printed on colored paper, photographs, or are of poor quality. Auto auto: use auto when copying from originals with a colored background or mixed text and graphics. Note: when auto is select...
Page 28: Reduction/enlargement
22 reduction/enlargement preset reduction/enlargement press the preset reduction/enlargement key to quickly select one of the 6 preset percentages. The customer settable percentage ( ) has been set at the factory for 50%. Refer to customizing your pro 16p for information about changing the default p...
Page 29: Alternate Paper Tray
23 alternate paper tray the alternate paper tray can be used to feed multiple sheets of standard paper, or it can be used to feed single sheets of special or heavy papers such as note cards, transparencies, and labels. The alternate paper tray holds up to 50 sheets of 20 lb/ 80 gsm paper ranging in ...
Page 30: Envelopes
24 envelopes various types and sizes of envelopes can be printed/copied on the pro 16p using the alternate paper tray. Selecting envelopes the construction of envelopes is critical to printing performance and varies widely. Use high- quality envelopes that are thin and sharply creased. Test a few en...
Page 31: Customizing Your Pro 16P
25 customizing your pro 16p programmable features the default settings for various machine features may be changed to suit your individual needs. All of these features remain set until this process is repeated. Each of the programmable features, along with its program number and options are containe...
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26 feature program number option number * factory setting auto contrast adjustment: the copy contrast range may be adjusted when the copy image is consistently too light or too dark in the auto image quality mode. 6 0 – lightest 1 – lighter 2 – normal * 3 – darker 4 – darkest paper trail edge deleti...
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27 feature program number option number * factory setting default 1-sided/2-sided mode: this feature allows you to select the default copy mode. 17 0 – 1 to 1 * 1 – 1 to 2 2 – 2 to 2 3 – 2 to 1 feature program number option number * factory setting default copy paper size for 2-sided copying from th...
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28 programmable feature settings 0 – 9 and 11 – 21 to change the programmable features, find the program number and the desired option number in the programmable features chart on the previous pages. Follow the instructions below. Note: the pro 16p must be off-line and in the ready mode. 1. Select t...
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29 programmable feature setting 10 use the following procedure to change the preset reduction/enlargement default setting ( ). This feature allows you to set a specific preset reduction or enlargement between 50 – 200%. 1. Select the toner saver mode. 2. Press again and hold the image quality key fo...
Page 36: Pro 16P Care
30 pro 16p care cleaning the document glass and cover keeping the document glass clean helps ensure the best possible copies. Xerox suggests that you clean the document glass at the start of each day and during the day as needed. Caution: do not pour or spray water directly onto any part of the copi...
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31 automatic document feeder misfeed when a misfeed occurs in the feeder, the red adf misfeed indicator flashes on the copier diagram, and an a1 or a2 status code will flash in the display window. The status code indicates the number of originals that must be returned to the feeder after clearing th...
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32 – e2 clearing the paper path when a paper misfeed occurs the red misfeed indicator flashes on the copier diagram, and an e2 status code will flash in the display window. Paper misfeeds may occur in the areas shown below. Follow the steps below to locate and clear the misfeed. Paper feed area note...
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33 – e2 clearing the paper path (continued) fuser area warning: the fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the fuser area. Note: ensure that the alternate paper tray is lowered. 1. Press the release lever to open the side cover. 2. Pull down on the fuser lever. • this will release pre...
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34 – e2 clearing the paper path (continued) exit area note: ensure that the alternate paper tray is lowered. 1. Press the release lever to open the side cover. 2. Press the front cover release buttons to open the front cover. 3. Pull down on the fuser lever. • this will release pressure on the paper...
Page 41: Toner Cartridge Replacement
35 toner cartridge replacement the toner indicator on the copier diagram will light when the toner supply is low. Approximately 10 more copies can be made, but you should have a replacement cartridge in stock. When the j1 status code is displayed, the machine will stop operating until the toner cart...
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36 j2 drum cartridge replacement the useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies. The drum cartridge indicator on the machine diagram lights when the drum is near the end of life. Approximately 1,000 more copies can be made, but you should have a replacement cartridge in stock. ...
Page 43: Counter Access
37 counter access total copies/prints remaining on the drum cartridge this counter displays the total number of copies/prints remaining on the drum in the machine. The count can be used to determine when to reorder a new drum cartridge. The count will be displayed in the display window as a sequence...
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38 printer driver software installation the printer driver software is the program that runs the printer. It converts the data in the file you want to print into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the printer and computer as the data is printed. You w...
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39 printer driver software installation the workcentre pro 16p comes standard with 8 megabytes (mb) of random access memory (ram). Industry standard memory modules are available allowing your machine to be upgraded to a maximum of 72 mb of ram. Contact your local xerox representative for optional me...
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40 printer driver software installation installation notes: the printer driver installation software cannot be installed using the add printer wizard for early releases of win 95 and nt 4.0. Please use one of the following methods depending on your operating system. Ieee 1284 parallel connection 1. ...
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41 printer driver software installation installation for windows 95 or nt 4.0 (continued from step 7) 8. Click on the start button and then choose the run menu option. 9. Type d:\setup (or the appropriate drive letter depending on your cd-rom drive) in the command line box. Click on the ok button to...
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42 pro 16p properties (printer driver) the purpose of this section is to provide information about how to access and use the options in the workcentre pro pcl series printer driver properties dialog. Use the workcentre pro pcl properties dialog to change the settings used for printing for both pcl 5...
Page 49: (Status Monitor)
43 pro 16p properties (printer driver) displaying the properties dialog from the start menu windows 95/98 and nt 1. On the start menu, click settings. On the settings submenu, click printers. 2. Right click on the xerox workcentre pro pcl series printer icon and click properties, or click properties...
Page 50: Properties Tabs
44 pro 16p properties (printer driver) properties tabs the workcentre pro pcl series printer driver properties dialog contains four tabs from which you can make selections that best suit your printing requirements. Below is a brief description of each tab. Note: refer to on-line help for detailed in...
Page 51: Pcl Printer Driver Features
45 pcl printer driver features setting usage/description pcl 6 pcl 5e number of copies select 1-99 copies x x page orientation select portrait or landscape x x duplex printing print on both sides of sheet x x paper size select from supported paper sizes (see technical data) x x custom size identify ...
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46 creating pro 16p floppy disk installation diskettes if floppy diskettes are required to install the workcentre printer driver software, the user can order floppy diskettes or create a set of diskettes from cd-rom. To create a set of workcentre pro series printer driver floppy diskettes, find a pc...
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47 enabling high speed printer communications your xerox workcentre pro series digital copier/printer has been designed to provide excellent copy and print quality with high productivity. To ensure the highest print performance, the xerox workcentre pro series digital copier/printer was designed to ...
Page 54: Problem Solving
48 problem solving problem solving chart the following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. Refer to the status code chart in this section for status code information. If the problem persists, please ...
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49 condition suggested solutions image rubs off the copy easily. Ensure the unit is plugged directly into the wall, not into a power strip. Ensure the fuser pins have been removed. Replace the paper in the tray with paper from a new package. In high humidity areas do not leave paper in the pro 16p f...
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50 problem solving status code chart status code suggested solution ensure that there is paper in the selected paper tray. Ensure that the paper tray is closed properly. Paper may not have fed all the way into the pro 16p. (refer to loading paper and flashing p .) e2 copy paper has misfed. (refer to...
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51 problem solving printing solution chart problem probable cause remedy the pro 16p does not print the ieee-1284 parallel cable or usb cable is not connected properly. Check the cable connection. The ieee-1284 parallel cable or usb cable is defective. Check the cable with a computer and printer tha...
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52 problem probable cause remedy printing is too slow the computer parallel port may not be set for high speed communications. If your computer is equipped with an ecp parallel port, enable this mode of operation. Refer to the enabling high speed printer communications section and your computers use...
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53 problem probable cause remedy missing characters the paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air. Back of printout is dirty the transfer roller may be dirty. Pri...
Page 60: Technical Data
54 technical data original size: maximum 10 × 14" / b4 copy ratio percentages:1:1 ± 1% preset: 50%*, 78%, 86%,100%,129%, 200% customer programmable zoom: 50% – 200% paper size and weight tray 1 and tray 2 5.5 × 8.5 to 8.5 × 14"/ a5 to 216 × 356mm 15 - 24 lb / 56 - 90 gsm paper tray bypass 3.5 × 5.5"...