Xerox Phaser 8500 User manual

Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
Section 1194.21
Software Applications and Operating
Systems
Section 1194.22
Web-based internet information and
applications
Section 1194.23
Telecommunications Products
Section 1194.24
Video and Multi-media Products
Section 1194.25
Self-Contained, Closed Products
Section 1194.26
Desktop and Portable Computers
Section 1194.31
Functional Performance Criteria
Section 1194.41
Information, Documentation, and
Support (Added by Xerox) This rule
covers accessibility of
documentation, training and support
for IT products. Xerox includes rule
41 in all its assessments. A detailed
table has also been added below.
Supports The centralization of documentation, training, and support
services for most Xerox products allows us to achieve
compliance across the corporation.
Not applicable No PC or workstation is sold as part of this product.
Supports The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is compliant with Rule 1194.31.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is not a video or multi-media
product.
Supports The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is compliant with Rule 1194.25.
Supports The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is compliant with Rule 1194.22.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is not a telecommunications
product.
Summary Table - Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
Supports The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is compliant with Rule 1194.21.
Phaser™ 8500/8550
Compliance Status:
Com
p
liant
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
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Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
(a) When software is designed to run
on a system that has a keyboard,
product functions shall be executable
from a keyboard where the function
itself or the result of performing a
function can be discerned textually.
Supports All commands that can be described textually can be
executed from the keyboard.
(b) Applications shall not disrupt or
disable activated features of other
products that are identified as
accessibility features, where those
features are developed and
documented according to industry
standards. Applications also shall not
disrupt or disable activated features
of any operating system that are
identified as accessibility features
where the application programming
interface for those accessibility
features has been documented by
the manufacturer of the operating
system and is available to the product
developer.
Supports The software does not override or disable accessibility
features of the host operating system or other software
possessing features that have been developed and
documented according to industry standards.
(c) A well-defined on-screen
indication of the current focus shall
be provided that moves among
interactive interface elements as the
input focus changes. The focus shall
be programmatically exposed so that
Assistive Technology can track focus
and focus changes.
Supports A well defined, on-screen indication of the current focus is
provided, and the focus is programmatically exposed so that
Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.
(d) Sufficient information about a user
interface element including the
identity, operation and state of the
element shall be available to
Assistive Technology. When an
image represents a program element,
the information conveyed by the
image must also be available in text.
Supports The code makes the appropriate user interface elements
available to Assistive Technology.
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility
Template
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(e) When bitmap images are used to
identify controls, status indicators, or
other programmatic elements, the
meaning assigned to those images
shall be consistent throughout an
application's performance.
Supports Bitmap image meanings remain consistent throughout the
application.
(f) Textual information shall be
provided through operating system
functions for displaying text. The
minimum information that shall be
made available is text content, text
input caret location, and text
attributes.
Supports All textual information is provided through operating system
functions.
(g) Applications shall not override
user selected contrast and color
selections and other individual
display attributes.
Supports The software does not override user-selected contrast and
color selections and other individual display attributes.
(h) When animation is displayed, the
information shall be displayable in at
least one non-animated presentation
mode at the option of the user.
Not applicable Animation is not used for control elements or relevant text.
(i) Color coding shall not be used as
the only means of conveying
information, indicating an action,
prompting a response, or
distinguishing a visual element.
Supports The software does not use color as the only means of
conveying information.
(j) When a product permits a user to
adjust color and contrast settings, a
variety of color selections capable of
producing a range of contrast levels
shall be provided.
Not applicable The software does not permit a user to adjust color and
contrast settings. (Color settings are done through Windows
setup.)
(k) Software shall not use flashing or
blinking text, objects, or other
elements having a flash or blink
frequency greater than 2 Hz and
lower than 55 Hz.
Supports The flash rate of any flashing elements does not fall
between 2 Hz and 55 Hz.
(l) When electronic forms are used,
the form shall allow people using
Assistive Technology to access the
information, field elements, and
functionality required for completion
and submission of the form, including
all directions and cues.
Supports Electronic forms allow people using Assistive Technology to
accurately complete and submit the forms.
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Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
(a) A text equivalent for every non-
text element shall be provided (e.g.,
via "alt", "longdesc", or in element
content).
Supports Non-text elements, including audio, that are required for
comprehension of content or to facilitate navigation are
present, and text equivalents are assigned.
(b) Equivalent alternatives for any
multimedia presentation shall be
synchronized with the presentation.
Not applicable No multimedia presentations are included with the
application.
(c) Web pages shall be designed so
that all information conveyed with
color is also available without color,
for example from context or markup.
Supports All information conveyed with color is also conveyed by
alternative means.
(d) Documents shall be organized so
they are readable without requiring
an associated style sheet.
Supports Web pages that use style sheets can be read accurately by
browsers that do not support style sheets and by browsers
that have disabled the support for style sheets.
(e) Redundant text links shall be
provided for each active region of a
server-side image map.
Not applicable No image maps with active regions are used.
(f) Client-side image maps shall be
provided instead of server-side image
maps except where the regions
cannot be defined with an available
geometric shape.
Not applicable No image maps with active regions are used.
(g) Row and column headers shall be
identified for data tables.
Supports Row and column headers of data tables use appropriate
tags according to the language used.
(h) Markup shall be used to associate
data cells and header cells for data
tables that have two or more logical
levels of row or column headers.
Supports Data cells and header cells are associated using appropriate
tags according to the language used.
(i) Frames shall be titled with text that
facilitates frame identification and
navigation.
Not applicable No frames are used.
(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid
causing the screen to flicker with a
frequency greater than 2 Hz and
lower than 55 Hz.
Supports Pages do not use (avoid) flashing elements.
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet information and applications - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility
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(k) A text-only page, with equivalent
information or functionality, shall be
provided to make a web site comply
with the provisions of this part, when
compliance cannot be accomplished
in any other way. The content of the
text-only page shall be updated
whenever the primary page changes.
Not applicable No text-only pages are provided.
(l) When pages utilize scripting
languages to display content, or to
create interface elements, the
information provided by the script
shall be identified with functional text
that can be read by Assistive
Technology.
Supports Information provided by a scripting language is identified
with functional text that can be read by Assistive
Technology.
(m) When a web page requires that
an applet, plug-in or other application
be present on the client system to
interpret page content, the page must
provide a link to a plug-in or applet
that complies with §1194.21(a)
through (l).
Not applicable Plug-ins, applets, or other applications are not required to
interpret page content.
(n) When electronic forms are
designed to be completed on-line, the
form shall allow people using
Assistive Technology to access the
information, field elements, and
functionality required for completion
and submission of the form, including
all directions and cues.
Supports Electronic forms allow people using Assistive Technology to
accurately complete and submit the forms.
(o) A method shall be provided that
permits users to skip repetitive
navigation links.
Supports A method is provided that permits users with Assistive
Technology to skip repetitive navigation links.
(p) When a timed response is
required, the user shall be alerted
and given sufficient time to indicate
more time is required.
Not applicable When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted
and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.
Note to 1194.22: The Board interprets paragraphs (a) through (k) of this section as consistent with the following priority
1 Checkpoints of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (WCAG 1.0) (May 5 1999) published by the Web
A
ccessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium: Paragraph (a) - 1.1, (b) - 1.4, (c) - 2.1, (d) - 6.1, (e) - 1.2, (f) -
9.1, (g) - 5.1, (h) - 5.2, (i) - 12.1, (j) - 7.1, (k) - 11.4.
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Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
(a) Self contained products shall be
usable by people with disabilities
without requiring an end-user to
attach Assistive Technology to the
product. Personal headsets for
private listening are not Assistive
Technology.
Supports No Assistive Technology required for the Phaser™
8500/8550 closed product.
(b) When a timed response is
required, the user shall be alerted
and given sufficient time to indicate
more time is required.
Supports Front panel time-outs can be disabled.
(c) Where a product utilizes
touchscreens or contact-sensitive
controls, an input method shall be
provided that complies with §1194.23
(k) (1) through (4).
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 does not use a touch screen.
(d) When biometric forms of user
identification or control are used, an
alternative form of identification or
activation, which does not require the
user to possess particular biological
characteristics, shall also be
provided.
Not applicable Biometric forms are not used.
(e) When products provide auditory
output, the audio signal shall be
provided at a standard signal level
through an industry standard
connector that will allow for private
listening. The product must provide
the ability to interrupt, pause, and
restart the audio at anytime.
Not applicable There is no auditory output.
(f) When products deliver voice
output in a public area, incremental
volume control shall be provided with
output amplification up to a level of at
least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise
level of the environment is above 45
dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB
above the ambient level shall be user
selectable. A function shall be
provided to automatically reset the
volume to the default level after every
use.
Not applicable There is no voice output.
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(g) Color coding shall not be used as
the only means of conveying
information, indicating an action,
prompting a response, or
distinguishing a visual element.
Supports Color coding and additional means of unique identification
(e.g., text and symbols) are used.
(h) When a product permits a user to
adjust color and contrast settings, a
range of color selections capable of
producing a variety of contrast levels
shall be provided.
Not applicable There are no color contrast settings.
(i) Products shall be designed to
avoid causing the screen to flicker
with a frequency greater than 2 Hz
and lower than 55 Hz.
Supports The flash rate of any flashing elements does not fall
between 2 Hz and 55 Hz.
(j) (1) Products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location
and which have operable controls
shall comply with the following: The
position of any operable control shall
be determined with respect to a
vertical plane, which is 48 inches in
length, centered on the operable
control, and at the maximum
protrusion of the product within the 48
inch length on products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location
and which have operable controls.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is a portable device and can be
placed on a table of any height.
(j)(2) Products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location
and which have operable controls
shall comply with the following:
Where any operable control is 10
inches or less behind the reference
plane, the height shall be 54 inches
maximum and 15 inches minimum
above the floor.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is a portable device and can be
placed on a table of any height.
(j)(3) Products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location
and which have operable controls
shall comply with the following:
Where any operable control is more
than 10 inches and not more than 24
inches behind the reference plane,
the height shall be 46 inches
maximum and 15 inches minimum
above the floor.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is a portable device and can be
placed on a table of any height.
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(j)(4) Products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location
and which have operable controls
shall comply with the following:
Operable controls shall not be more
than 24 inches behind the reference
plane.
Not applicable The Phaser™ 8500/8550 is a portable device and can be
placed on a table of any height.
Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
(a) At least one mode of operation
and information retrieval that does
not require user vision shall be
provided, or support for Assistive
Technology used by people who are
blind or visually impaired shall be
provided.
Supports All areas requiring user interaction provide at least one
mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require user vision.
(b) At least one mode of operation
and information retrieval that does
not require visual acuity greater than
20/70 shall be provided in audio and
enlarged print output working
together or independently, or support
for Assistive Technology used by
people who are visually impaired
shall be provided.
Supports All areas requiring visual user interaction with visual acuity
better than 20/70 support screen enlargement and voice
output or Assistive Technology.
(c) At least one mode of operation
and information retrieval that does
not require user hearing shall be
provided, or support for Assistive
Technology used by people who are
deaf or hard of hearing shall be
provided.
Supports No operations require user hearing.
(d) Where audio information is
important for the use of a product, at
least one mode of operation and
information retrieval shall be provided
in an enhanced auditory fashion, or
support for assistive hearing devices
shall be provided.
Not applicable No audio information is required for use of the product.
(e) At least one mode of operation
and information retrieval that does
not require user speech shall be
provided, or support for Assistive
Technology used by people with
disabilities shall be provided.
Supports No operations require speech.
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(f) At least one mode of operation
and information retrieval that does
not require fine motor control or
simultaneous actions and that is
operable with limited reach and
strength shall be provided.
Supports No operations require fine motor control or simultaneous
actions.
Criteria
Supporting
Features Remarks and explanations
(a) Product support documentation
provided to end-users shall be made
available in alternate formats.
Supports Product support documentation is available in alternate
format.
(b) End-users shall have access to a
description of the accessibility and
compatibility features of products in
alternate formats or alternate
methods upon request, at no
additional charge.
Supports Accessibility and compatibility information is available at
www.xerox.com/section508.
(c) Support services for products
shall accommodate the
communication needs of end-users
with disabilities.
Supports Xerox provides support services that accommodate the
communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
For the Phaser™ 8500/8550, general user tasks were assumed to be programming and running jobs, and unloading
prints. According to the Federal Access Board, tasks such as clearing jams and loading supplies are considered
maintenance tasks and are not included in this summary.
The first table of the Template provides a summary view of the section 508 Standards. The subsequent tables provide
more detailed views of each subsection. There are three columns in each table. Column one of the Summary Table
describes the subsections of subparts B and C of the Standards. The second column describes the supporting
features of the product or refers you to the corresponding detailed table, "e.g., equivalent facilitation." The third column
contains any additional remarks and explanations regarding the product. In the subsequent tables, the first column
contains the lettered paragraphs of the subsections. The second column describes the supporting features of the
product with regard to that paragraph. The third column contains any additional remarks and explanations regarding
the product.
The purpose of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is to assist Federal contracting officials in making
preliminary assessments regarding the availability of commercial Electronic and Information Technology products and
services with features that support accessibility. It is assumed that offerers will provide additional contact information to
facilitate more detailed inquiries.
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support - Detail (Xerox Addition to VPAT)
What is the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)?
User Tasks Assessed
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