Xerox DocuPrint P8EX User manual

The Xerox
DocuPrint P8ex
Personal Laser Printer
Reference Guide
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and PCL 5e command languages (recognizes HP PCL 6 and PCL
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Contents i
DocuPrint P8ex Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 1-1
Overview............................................................................ 1-2
Printer Components........................................................... 1-3
Printer Features ................................................................. 1-5
Printer Documentation ....................................................... 1-6
Using the CD-RO ......................................................... 1-7
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols ............................. 1-8
Chapter 2 Additional Printer Setup Information ... .... ..... .... .. 2-1
Installing Software ............................................................. 2-2
Installing the RCP and Status onitor............................ 2-3
Installing the Xerox Font anager.................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 Loading Print Media . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 3-1
Selecting Print edia......................................................... 3-2
edia Selection .............................................................. 3-2
edia Guidelines............................................................ 3-3
Loading Print edia........................................................... 3-4
Using the ultipurpose Paper Feeder ( PF)................. 3-4
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Using the anual Feeder ............................................... 3-6
Using the Face-up Stacker ............................................. 3-7
Loading Envelopes......................................................... 3-8
Chapter 4 Printing .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 4-1
Printing a Document .......................................................... 4-2
Configuring the PCL Drivers .............................................. 4-3
Selecting Your Printer..................................................... 4-3
Setting Properties ........................................................... 4-4
Using Printer Utilities ......................................................... 4-6
Remote Control Panel .................................................... 4-6
Status onitor .............................................................. 4-10
Xerox Font anager..................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5 Maintenance . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 5-1
Cleaning the Printer ........................................................... 5-2
Cleaning the Outside ...................................................... 5-2
Cleaning the Inside......................................................... 5-3
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge................................... 5-4
Chapter 6 Troubles ooting ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 6-1
Printer Problems ................................................................ 6-2
Print Quality Problems ....................................................... 6-6
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Appendix A Printer Specifications . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. A-1
Appendix B Environmental and Safety Considerations ........ B-1
Introduction ........................................................................B-2
Laser Safety.......................................................................B-3
Laser Safety for the United States and Canada .............B-4
Laser Safety for Finland and Sweden ............................B-5
Laser Statement (Laserturvallisuus)...............................B-5
Ozone Safety .....................................................................B-6
Electrical Safety .................................................................B-7
Radio Frequency Emissions ............................................B-10
United States and Canada ...........................................B-10
Europe ..........................................................................B-12
Operational Safety ...........................................................B-14
Appendix C Certifications .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... C-1
Quality Standards ..............................................................C-2
Energy Star........................................................................C-3
Appendix D Adding Memory ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. D-1
Installing a SI ...............................................................D-2
Removing a SI .............................................................D-3
Appendix E Language Codes ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. .. E-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction  1-1
Introduction Chapter1
Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Printer Components ......................................................... 1-3
Printer Features ............................................................... 1-5
Printer Documentation ..................................................... 1-6
Using the CD-RO ....................................................... 1-7
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols ........................... 1-8
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Overview
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Overview
In this chapter, you will become familiar with the features of your
printer and learn where to locate specific printer parts.
Before you use your printer, make sure that you perform all of the
setup steps outlined in the User Guide that came with your printer.
For installation options not covered in the User Guide, refer to
Chapter 2: Additional Printer Setup Information in this guide.
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Printer Components
Chapter 1: Introduction  1-
Printer Components
Use Figures 1.1 through 1.3 to identify the main components of
your DocuPrint P8ex.
Figure 1.1 Printer Components, Front iew
Front iew
 Face-up stacker
 Face-down stacker
 Stacker extender
 Tray extender
 Multipurpose paper feeder
 Manual feeder
 Paper guide for
multipurpose paper feeder
 Paper guide for
manual feeder
 Control panel
Figure 1.2 Printer Components, Inside Front iew
Inside Front iew
 Laser print cartridge
 Front cover
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Figure 1.3 Printer Components, Rear iew
Rear iew
 US connector
 Parallel connector
 Power cord connector
 Power switch
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