Xerox DocuPrint P8E User manual

Ax
DocuPrint P8e
Personal Laser Printer
User Guide
Final Draft

Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................i
What This Manual Contains......................................................ii
Manual Conventions................................................................ iii
Safety Notes ............................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Selectin
g
a Location..................................................................2
Unpackin
g
.................................................................................3
Control Locations and Functions ..............................................4
Front View..........................................................................4
Rear View..........................................................................5
Inside.................................................................................5
Operator Panel ..................................................................6
Settin
g
Up Your Printer.............................................................8
Installin
g
the Ima
g
e Cartrid
g
e............................................8
Attachin
g
the Power Cord................................................10
Connectin
g
the Printer to Your Computer........................10
Installin
g
the Printer Driver ..............................................11
Installin
g
the RCP and SM Pro
g
rams..............................13
Settin
g
the DocuPrint P8e as the Default Printer.............14
Chapter 2: Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selectin
g
Print Media..............................................................16
Media Selection...............................................................16
Media Guidelines.............................................................16
Loadin
g
Print Media................................................................17
Usin
g
the Multipurpose Paper Feeder (MPF)..................17
Usin
g
the Manual Feeder ................................................20
Usin
g
the Face-up Stacker ..............................................21
Loadin
g
Envelopes..........................................................22
Usin
g
the Status Monitor.........................................................23
Accessin
g
the Status Monitor ..........................................23
Status Monitor Messa
g
es ................................................24
Usin
g
the Windows Remote Control Panel (RCP)..................25
Accessin
g
Windows RCP................................................25

Usin
g
the Buttons on the RCP.........................................26
Usin
g
the Tabs on the RCP.............................................27
Usin
g
RCP for DOS.........................................................28
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clearin
g
Paper Jams ..............................................................30
Printer Problems.....................................................................33
Print Quality Problems ............................................................36
Chapter 4: Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleanin
g
the Printer................................................................40
Cleanin
g
the Outside.......................................................40
Cleanin
g
the Inside..........................................................40
Replacin
g
the Ima
g
e Cartrid
g
e...............................................41
Chapter 5: Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installin
g
a SIMM ....................................................................46
Removin
g
a SIMM ..................................................................48
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix B: CE Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

i
Introduction
Thank you for purchasin
g
this laser printer.
The Xerox DocuPrint P8e is a desktop laser printer specially desi
g
ned for
small office and home office users. It provides all the performance and
power you need for your business and personal printin
g
.
In this manual you will find all the information essential for the operation
andcare of your laserprinter.So, keepit handy should you experienceany
difficulties with the printer.
Energy Star
Xerox Corporation
This printer contains advanced ener
g
y
conservation technolo
g
y which reduces power
consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an
extended period of time, power consumption is
automatically lowered.
The ener
g
y star emblem does not represent
EPA endorsement of any product or service.

ii
What This Manual Contains
This manual consists of the followin
g
safety precautions, four chapters,
and two appendices and warranty information:
Safety Notes
Describes the precautions required to prevent personal injury and
equipment dama
g
e. Read this chapter before installin
g
the printer.
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer
Covers the setup and basic operations of the printer. Read this chapter
before attemptin
g
to print.
Chapter 2 Printing
Gives you
g
uidelines for selectin
g
and handlin
g
/storin
g
media products as
well as detailed specifications for print materials. Also, this chapter
instructs you on how to load print media.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Describes procedures to help isolate and solve print quality and printer
problems. Read this chapter when a problem occurs, before callin
g
for
service.
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Discusses how to handle and use the printer supplies and maintain the
printer. Read this chapter before attemptin
g
to use the supplies or
performin
g
any maintenance.
Chapter 5 Adding Memory
Describes how to install (and remove) a memory SIMM to increase printer
memory.
Appendix A
Printer Specifications
Appendix B
CE Declaration

iii
Manual Conventions
The followin
g
conventions are used throu
g
hout this manual:
Provides information required to successfully complete an operation or
procedure.
Cautions you not to overlook the mentioned points.

iv
Safety Notes
The Xerox DocuPrint P8e and its supplies are desi
g
ned and tested to meet
strict safety requirements. This chapter contains information to ensure the
continued safe operation of your Xerox DocuPrint P8e.
Laser Safety
The Xerox DocuPrint P8e complies with safety standards, and is certified
asaClass1 Laser productunder the US DepartmentofHealth and Human
Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard accordin
g
to the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The printer does not
emit hazardous laser radiation.
CAUTION The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified in the documentation might result in
hazardous exposure to laser light.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within the
protective housin
g
s and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape
from the machine durin
g
any phase of user operation.
The Center for Devices and Radiolo
g
ical Health (CDRH) of the US Food
and Dru
g
Administration implemented re
g
ulations for laser products of
Au
g
ust 1, 1976. These re
g
ulations apply to laser products marketed in the
United States. The label on the machine indicates compliance with the
CDRH re
g
ulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the
United States.
The Xerox DocuPrint P8e contains laser dan
g
er labels. These labels are
intended for use by Xerox Service Representatives, and are placed on or
near panels or shields that require special tools for removal. Do not
remove any of these panels. There are no operator serviceable areas
inside these covers.
Ozone Safety
Durin
g
normal operation, the Xerox DocuPrint P8e produces ozone. The
ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is
advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area.
If you need additional information about ozone, please request the Xerox
publication Ozone (part number 600E74140) by callin
g
1-800-828-6571 in
the United States and Canada.

v
Electrical Safety
Always
follow a code of safe habits startin
g
with the followin
g
:
1. Use only the power cord supplied with your Xerox DocuPrint P8e.
2. Do not use a
g
round adapter plu
g
to connect the Xerox DocuPrint P8e
to a power source receptacle that lacks a
g
round connection terminal.
3. Plu
g
the power cable directly into a properly
g
rounded electrical outlet.
Do not use an extension cord. If you are not sure whether or not an
outlet is properly
g
rounded, consult an electrician.
WARNING You might receive a severe electrical shock if you do
not connect the grounding conductors properly.
4. Do not place the Xerox DocuPrint P8e where people mi
g
ht step or trip
on the power cable.
5. Do not place objects on the power cable.
6. Do not override or disable electrical or mechanical interlocks.
7. Do not obstruct ventilation openin
g
s. These openin
g
s are provided to
prevent overheatin
g
of the machine.
WARNING Do not push objects into slots and openings on the
Xerox DocuPrint P8e. Contacting a voltage point or
shorting out a part might result in electrical shock or
fire.
8. If any of the followin
g
conditions occur, turn off the Xerox DocuPrint
P8e power immediately. Disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet. Contact an authorized Xerox Service Representative
to correct the problem:
- The Xerox DocuPrint P8e emits unusual odors, or makes unusual
noises.
- The power cable is dama
g
ed or frayed.
- Liquid is spilled into the Xerox DocuPrint P8e.
- Any part of the Xerox DocuPrint P8e is dama
g
ed.
- The Xerox DocuPrint P8e is exposed to water.
Disconnect Device
The power cord is the disconnect device for the Xerox DocuPrint P8e. It is
attached to the back of the machine as a plu
g
-in device. To remove all
electrical power from the Xerox DocuPrint P8e, disconnect the power cord
from the power receptacle.

vi
Radio Frequency Emissions
USA
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B di
g
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are desi
g
ned to provide reasonable protection a
g
ainst harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
g
enerates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency ener
g
y and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
g
uarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turnin
g
the equipment off and on, the user is encoura
g
ed to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the followin
g
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receivin
g
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Chan
g
es or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by
the Xerox Corporation may void the authority
g
ranted by the FCC to
operate this equipment.
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with FCC re
g
ulations.
WARNING In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity
to Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment,
the external radiation from ISM equipment may have to
be limited or special mitigation measures taken.

vii
Operational Safety
The Xerox DocuPrint P8e and its supplies were desi
g
ned and tested to
meet strict safety requirements. These include safety a
g
ency examination,
approval, and compliance with established environmental standards.
To ensure the continued safe operation of your Xerox DocuPrint P8e,
follow these safety
g
uidelines at all times.
• Improper connection of the
g
roundin
g
conductor can result in electrical
shock.
• Follow warnin
g
s and instructions marked on or supplied with the
equipment.
• Locate the Xerox DocuPrint P8e on a solid support surface (not on
plush carpet) that has adequate stren
g
th to support the wei
g
ht of the
unit.
• Locate the Xerox DocuPrint P8e in an area that has adequate
ventilation and room for servicin
g
.
• Do not locate the Xerox DocuPrint P8e near a radiator or any other
heat source.
• Do not obstruct ventilation openin
g
s. They are provided to prevent
overheatin
g
.
• Do not place or push objects of any kind into the ventilation openin
g
s.
• Do not attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically
described in the Xerox DocuPrint P8e documentation.
• Use materials and supplies specifically desi
g
ned for your Xerox
DocuPrint P8e. The use of unsuitable materials may result in poor
performance and possibly a hazardous situation.
• Do not remove the covers or
g
uards that are fastened with screws.
• Do not operate the Xerox DocuPrint P8e if you notice unusual noises
or odors. Disconnect the power cord from the power source
receptacle, and contact your Xerox Service Representative
immediately.

viii

Setting Up Your Printer • 1
1
1Settin
g
Up Your Printer

2• Chapter 1
1-1 Selecting a Location
Placeyour printeronaflat,hard,stablesurfacenearyourcomputer.Leave
enough space around the printer, so that you can easily:
• Open the printer cover.
• Load the paper.
• Retrieve the paper.
• Open the front single sheet output tray and retrieve the paper in the
front output tray.
Be sure to allow air circulation around the vents to prevent the printer from
overheating.
Do not place the printer:
• In direct sunlight.
• Near heat sources or air conditioners.
• In dusty or dirty environments.

Setting Up Your Printer • 3
1-2 Unpacking
Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Save the
carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer.
Make sure you have the following items:
Youneedacentronics-compatibleparallelprintercable.Theprintercablemay
not ship with your printer, in which case you can purchase this cable from your
dealer or retailer. Make sure the cable is IEEE 1284-compliant.
1Printer
2PowerCord
3 Starter Image Cartridge
4 Setup Diskettes
5 Documentation (User Guide and Quick Reference Card)

4• Chapter 1
1-3 Control Locations and
Functions
1-3-1 Front View
1 Face-up Stacker
Holds a single sheet of special
print media (transparency, label,
envelope, and heavy weight
paper) with print side facing up.
2 Face-down Stacker
Holds printed documents. If
printed on plain paper, a
maximum of 100 sheets can be
held.
3 Stacker Extender
Supports paper stacked in the
paper output bin.
4 Manual Feeder
Used to feed a single sheet of
paper.
5 Multipurpose Paper Feeder
Holds 150 sheets of plain paper.
6 Tray Extender
Supports paper stacked in the
multipurpose paper feeder.
7 Paper Guides
Adjusts to the width of paper in
the multipurpose paper feeder.
8 Paper Guides
Supports paper for the manual
feeder.
9 Operator Panel

Setting Up Your Printer • 5
1-3-2 Rear View
1-3-3 Inside
1 Printer Cable Connector
2 Power Cord Connector
3 Power Switch
1 Image Cartridge
2 Front Cover

6• Chapter 1
1-3-4 O
p
erator Panel
The operator panel has three indicator lights and 1 button.
Indicator Lights:
1ERROR light
2PAPER light
3READY light
4On/Off-line button
Indicator Light Description
READY (on) The printer is ready to receive and process data.
READY (blink) The printer is receiving or processing data.
READY (off) The printer is off-line.
ERROR (on) A print error has occurred.
PAPER (on) The paper tray is empty.

Setting Up Your Printer • 7
On/Off-line Button Function:
Function Usage
On-line/Off-line Pressing the button toggles the printer between
on-line and off-line status.
Reset Press the button to turn the printer off-line. Hold
down the button for four seconds (until all LEDs
are blinking). User default reset causes the printer
to clear all data from the printer’s memory except
permanent fonts and macros, and then restore the
user default settings.
Self Test When the printer is on-line and the other LEDs are
off, hold down the button for four seconds (until all
LEDs are blinking).
OPC Cleaning Remove excess toner from OPC drum.
When the printer is on-line, press and hold down
the button until all three LEDs remain lit (not
blinking) and the printer begins to cycle up (starts
feeding paper), then release the button.
One sheet will be printed.

8• Chapter 1
1-4 Setting Up Your Printer
1-4-1 Installing the Image Cartridge
1
To open the front cover, place your fingers on top of the cover and
pull it down.
2
Unpack the image cartridge.
3
Shake the cartridge from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the
toner.
4
Carefully removethe sealing tape by pulling on the sealingtape tab.