GCC Technologies 16 User manual

GCC Elite Color 16 Series Printer
User’s Guide

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Contents
Contents
Preface 1
About this Manual 2
Scope 2
Overview 2
Printer Orientation 3
About the Printer 3
Features 3
Available Configuration 4
Safety Precautions 4
Conventions 5
Installing and Relocating Your Printer 5
Other Precautions 7
Precautions for Power and Ground Connections 7
Cautions 8
Other Precautions 9
Operating Precautions 9
Notes on Handling Consumables 11

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Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing the Printer 1-1
Positioning the Printer 1-2
Installation Environment 1-2
Minimum Installation Clearances 1-3
Accessories 1-4
Transporting the Printer 1-7
Installation Procedure 1-8
Removing the Packing Tape 1-8
Removing the Spacers 1-9
Installing the Drum Cartridge 1-12
Installing the Toner Cartridges 1-15
Loading Paper 1-19
Installing the Tray Cover 1-23
Connecting the Power Cord 1-23
Turning the Printer On 1-24
Selecting a Display Language 1-25
Adjusting Color Registration 1-26
Adjusting Printer Alignment Settings 1-27
Installing Printer Drivers and Locating User Documentation 1-28
Installing Printer Drivers and Other Software for Windows 1-28
Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS 1-28
Locating User Documentation 1-29
Printing a Configuration Summary 1-30
Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists 1-32
Turning the Printer Off 1-33
Chapter 2 Maintenance 2-1
Names and Functions of the Printer’s Parts 2-2
Front View 2-2
Control Panel 2-3
Rear View 2-4
Internal View 2-5
Selecting Print Media 2-6
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size 2-7
Suitable Paper Types 2-8
Unsuitable Paper Types 2-9
Storing Paper 2-10

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Loading Paper 2-10
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray (Tray 2) 2-10
Loading Paper in the Multi Purpose Tray (Tray 1) 2-15
Loading Transparency Sheets in the Multi Purpose Tray (Tray 1) 2-17
Loading Postcards in the Multi Purpose Tray (Tray 1) 2-19
Loading Envelopes in the Multi Purpose Tray (Tray 1) 2-19
Cleaning 2-21
Storing the Printer 2-22
Transporting the Printer 2-24
Chapter 3 Dealing with Problems 3-1
Troubleshooting 3-2
Power Problems 3-2
Print Quality Problems 3-3
Paper Transport Problems 3-7
Other Problems 3-8
Cleaning the Density Sensor 3-8
Solving Printer Power-on Problems 3-11
Control Panel LCD Messages 3-12
Ethernet Network Interface Troubleshooting 3-14
Power-Up Troubleshooting 3-14
Printing Problems 3-14
DHCP Troubleshooting 3-14
Bitmap Graphics 3-14
Technical Support 3-15
Chapter 4 Paper Jams 4-1
Clearing Paper Jams 4-2
Paper Jams in the Multi Purpose Tray (Tray 1) 4-3
Paper Jams in the Paper Tray (Tray 2) 4-4
Paper Jams Between the Drum Cartridge and Fuser Unit 4-7
Paper Jams in the Paper Rotator 4-9
Paper Jams in the High Capacity Feeder (Trays 3/4) 4-10
Chapter 5 Consumables 5-1
Consumables Overview 5-2
Toner Cartridges 5-2
Drum Cartridge 5-2

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Transfer Roller Cartridge 5-3
Fuser Unit 5-3
Paper Feed Roller 5-4
Toner Cartridges 5-4
Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions 5-4
Replacing Toner Cartridges 5-5
Drum Cartridge 5-8
Drum Cartridge Handling Precautions 5-8
Replacing the Drum Cartridge 5-9
Transfer Roller Cartridge 5-13
Transfer Roller Cartridge Handling Precautions 5-13
Replacing the Transfer Roller Cartridge 5-14
Fuser Unit 5-16
Replacing the Fuser Unit 5-16
Paper Feed Roller 5-21
Replacing the Paper Feed Roller 5-21
Chapter 6 Options 6-1
Options Overview 6-2
High Capacity Feeder 6-2
High Capacity Feeder 6-2
Installing the High Capacity Feeder 6-3
Removing the High Capacity Feeder 6-9
Chapter 7 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel
Menus 7-1
Control Panel Features 7-2
LCD Display 7-2
LED Indicators 7-3
Pushbuttons 7-3
Navigating the Control Panel Menus 7-5
Menu Structure 7-7
Paper Menu 7-9
Interface Menu 7-11
PS Menu 7-14
PCL Menu 7-15
System Menu 7-18
Quality Menu 7-20

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Color Menu 7-21
Functions Menu 7-23
Chapter 8 Installing Additional Memory 8-1
Installing DRAM Memory DIMMS 8-2
Appendix A General Information A-1
Sources of Support A-2
Your GCC Vendor A-2
Your Application Vendor A-2
Internet A-2
GCC Technical Support A-2
GCC Service A-3
GCC Sales A-3
GCC Worldwide Offices A-3
GCC Part Numbers A-4
Printers A-4
Paper Handling Options A-4
Consumables A-4
Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliance B-1
Safety Notes B-2
Regulatory Compliance B-2
Safety Compliance B-2
EMC Compliance B-3

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Appendix C Printing Font Summaries C-1
Printing a Font Summary C-2
PostScript Font Summary C-3
PCL Font Summary C-7
Appendix D Notes on Matching Printed Colors with Display
Colors D-1
Printed Colors vs. Display Colors D-2
Options for Color Matching D-2
Appendix E Warramties and Licenses E-1
Software License E-2
Limited Hardware/Software Warranty E-3

Preface
In this Chapter . . .
•“Welcome” on page 2
•“About this Manual” on page 2
•“About the Printer” on page 3
•“Safety Precautions” on page 5

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About this Manual
Welcome
Thank you for selecting the GCC Elite Color 16 Series laser printer. This User Guide contains
important information about the operation and care of your printer. Please read this manual in
its entirety and keep it at hand for later reference. You may find it helpful to print out a copy of
this document and/or keep a copy on your computer’s hard drive.
About this Manual
Scope
This User Guide contains all of the information necessary to operate and care for your printer
and accessories. It is intended to be used with the pictorial unpacking instructions and the
Installation Guide, both included in the printer packaging. If you have not already unpacked
and installed the printer, please refer to these documents.
Overview
This manual contains nine chapters and four appendices:
Preface
The Preface contains information about this guide and about the features and available configu-
rations of the printer. This chapter also describes precautions for the safe use and preservation
of the printer. In order to avoid serious injury or accident, all users should read this chapter.
Chapter 1: Unpacking and Installing the Printer
This chapter describes how to select an appropriate installation location, how to upack the
printer, what accessories are provided with the printer, and the installation procedures required
once you have chosen a location for your printer.
Chapter 2: Maintenance
This chapter explains any necessary maintenance procedures, such as feeding paper, cleaning,
and other procedures required for normal operation.
Chapter 3: Dealing with Problems
This chapter describes solutions to any problems that might occur when using the printer. Read
this chapter to determine the nature of the problem and the best method of dealing with it.
Chapter 4: Paper Jams
This chapter explains procedures for dealing with paper jams.
Chapter 5: Consumables
This chapter provides information about the expendables used with the printer, and also
describes handling and replacement procedures.
Chapter 6: Options
This chapter describes any available options and the procedures for their installation and
removal.