Page 3 - Infoprint; User’s
Page 5 - Contents
3 Contents Chapter 1: Learning about the printer .............................................................................. 6 Printer overview ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Underst...
Page 8 - Learning about the printer; Conventions used in this book; Printer overview; Basic model
Learning about the printer 6 1 Learning about the printer Conventions used in this book Note: A note identifies something that could help you. CAUTION: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm. Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or softwar...
Page 11 - Understanding the printer operator panel
Understanding the printer operator panel 9 Learning about the printer Understanding the printer operator panel The operator panel consists of these items: • A 4-line, back-lit, gray-scale display that can show both graphics and text • Eight buttons: Back, Menu, Stop, Select ( ), , , , and • Indicato...
Page 13 - Installing drivers for local printing; Windows
Installing drivers for local printing 11 2 Installing drivers for local printing A local printer is a printer attached to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. The local printer is intended to be used by the computer to which it is attached. If attaching a local printer, install the printer dr...
Page 15 - Installing a printer driver
Windows 13 Installing drivers for local printing Serial printing With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial printing is usually slower than parallel printing, it is the preferred option when there is a great deal of distance between the printer and computer, or when...
Page 17 - Macintosh; Creating a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X)
Macintosh 15 Installing drivers for local printing Macintosh Mac OS 9.x or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, create a desktop printer icon (Mac OS 9) or create a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X). Creating a queue in Print Center /...
Page 19 - Installing drivers for network printing; Printing a network setup page; Assigning a printer IP address
Installing drivers for network printing 17 3 Installing drivers for network printing Printing a network setup page If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page on the printer to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that helps in configur...
Page 20 - Verifying the IP settings; Supported printer drivers
Verifying the IP settings 18 Installing drivers for network printing 9 Using the numeric pad, enter the IP address. Once the address is entered, press . Submitting Selection appears briefly. 10 Press repeatedly until the printer returns to Ready . Verifying the IP settings 1 Print another network se...
Page 22 - Using the point and print method
Windows 20 Installing drivers for network printing After connecting the printer to a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a server), follow these steps to configure the network printer for shared printing: 1 Install a custom printer driver. a L...
Page 24 - Using AppleTalk Printing
Macintosh 22 Installing drivers for network printing To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file, and either create a desktop printer on the computer (Mac OS 9.x) or create a print queue in Print Center (Mac OS X). Mac OS X Step ...
Page 25 - Using IP Printing; Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
Macintosh 23 Installing drivers for network printing Using IP Printing Follow these steps to create a print queue using IP Printing. To create an AppleTalk print queue, see Step 2: Create a print queue in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities. ...
Page 26 - NetWare
UNIX/Linux 24 Installing drivers for network printing 5 Click Create. 6 Make sure there is an icon next to the printer name in the Chooser. 7 Close the Chooser window. 8 Verify printer installation. a Click the desktop printer icon just added. b Choose Printing Æ Change Setup. – If the PPD file disp...
Page 27 - Installing options
Installing options 25 4 Installing options CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. You can customize the printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instr...
Page 28 - Accessing the printer system board
Accessing the printer system board 26 Installing options Accessing the printer system board You must access the printer system board to install printer memory, flash memory, a hard disk, or an option card. CAUTION: Turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 Loosen the screw...
Page 30 - Installing a printer memory card
Installing a printer memory card 28 Installing options Installing a printer memory card Complete the following instructions to install a printer memory card. Note: Memory cards designed for other printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the prin...
Page 31 - Installing a flash memory or firmware card
Installing a flash memory or firmware card 29 Installing options Installing a flash memory or firmware card Note: Flash memory and firmware cards designed for other printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the printer system board.) 2 Unpack the...
Page 32 - Installing an option card
Installing an option card 30 Installing options Installing an option card Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch a memory card. Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the option card to the syste...
Page 34 - Installing a hard disk
Installing a hard disk 32 Installing options Installing a hard disk Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the hard disk to the mounting plate. 1 Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the printer system board.) 2 Remove the mounting plate, hard disk, ribbon cable, and a...
Page 36 - Replacing the access panel
Replacing the access panel 34 Installing options Replacing the access panel After you have installed options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the access panel. 1 Align the tabs on the right side of the access panel with the slots on the printer. 2 Slide the panel to the ri...
Page 37 - Supported print media
Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines 35 5 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty media. The printer provides high quality printing on a variety of m...
Page 44 - Selecting print media; Paper characteristics; Weight; Curl
Selecting print media 42 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate print media for the printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the printer. • Paper • Transpa...
Page 45 - Moisture content; Unacceptable paper; Selecting paper
Selecting print media 43 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Moisture content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the e...
Page 49 - Storing print media
Storing print media 47 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Card stock Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See Supported print media on page 35 for information ...
Page 50 - Avoiding jams
Avoiding jams 48 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Avoiding jams Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See Supported print media on page 35 for more information. Note: Try a limited sample of any print media...
Page 51 - Printing; Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays
Printing 49 6 Printing This chapter covers information about loading print media, linking output bins, sending a job to print, printing confidential jobs, canceling a print job, printing a menu settings page, a font list, and a directory list. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage...
Page 54 - Loading the multipurpose feeder
Loading the multipurpose feeder 52 Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing or as an additional tray. The multipurp...
Page 57 - Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays
Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays 55 Printing Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays The 2000-sheet dual input drawer includes two trays: an 850-sheet tray and an 1150-sheet tray. Although the trays are different in appearance, they both load the same way. 1 Pull out the tray. 2 Squeeze the f...
Page 58 - Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder
Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder 56 Printing 3 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 4 Load print media in the tray with the print side up. Note: Make sure the print media is below the ...
Page 61 - Linking trays
Linking trays 59 Printing To define a custom name using the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open the printer Embedded Web Server by typing its IP address in the address bar of a browser. For example: http://192.168.0.11 2 Click Configuration. 3 Click PAPER MENU. 4 Click CUSTOM NAMES. 5 Define one or more cus...
Page 62 - Identifying and linking output bins; Linking output bins
Identifying and linking output bins 60 Printing Identifying and linking output bins There is one standard output bin on all printer models. If you need additional output capacity, the optional finisher provides up to 3500 sheets of additional output capacity. The following table provides information...
Page 63 - Sending a job to print
Sending a job to print 61 Printing 3 Press until Bin Setup appears, and then press . 4 Press until Configure Bins appears, and then press . 5 Press until Link appears, and then press . 6 Press repeatedly to return to the Ready state. Sending a job to print A printer driver is software that lets your...
Page 64 - Printing from a USB flash memory device; USB drive
Printing from a USB flash memory device 62 Printing Printing from a USB flash memory device A USB Direct interface is located on the operator panel so you can insert a USB flash memory device and print PDF documents. Printing a document from a USB flash memory device is similar to printing a held jo...
Page 65 - Canceling a print job; Canceling a job from the printer operator panel; Canceling a job from a computer running Windows
Canceling a print job 63 Printing 4 To print only one copy, press , or manually input the number of copies with the number pad, then press . Note: Do not remove the USB flash memory device from the USB Direct interface until the document has finished printing. The document will begin printing. If yo...
Page 66 - Printing the menu settings page
Printing the menu settings page 64 Printing 5 Select the job you want to cancel. 6 Press the Delete key on the keyboard. Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9.x When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer app...
Page 67 - Printing a directory list; Printing a confidential job
Printing a directory list 65 Printing 4 Press until Print Fonts appears, and then press . 5 Press until the appears next to PCL Emul Fonts , PostScript Fonts , or PPDS Fonts , and then press . Printing a directory list A directory listing shows the resources stored in flash memory or on the hard dis...
Page 69 - Printing and deleting held jobs
Printing confidential and held jobs 67 Printing Entering a personal identification number (PIN) When you select Confidential Job from the Held job menu, the following prompt appears on the display after you select your user name: 1 Use the numeric pad to enter the four-digit PIN associated with your...
Page 72 - Maintaining the printer; Storing supplies; Determining the status of supplies; View Supplies
Maintaining the printer 70 7 Maintaining the printer Periodically, you need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. These tasks are covered in this chapter. If several people are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of your ...
Page 73 - Conserving supplies; Ordering a toner cartridge
Photoconductor kit end-of-life 71 Maintaining the printer Photoconductor kit end-of-life To ensure print quality and to avoid damage to the printer, the printer stops operating after the photoconductor kit has reached approximately 60,000 pages (Letter/A4). The message 84 Replace PC Unit is displaye...
Page 75 - Clearing jams; Identifying jams; pages jammed; Show areas
Clearing jams 73 8 Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. For more information on avoiding paper jams, see Avoiding jams on page 48. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in this section. To resolve the paper jam m...
Page 76 - Access doors and trays
Access doors and trays 74 Clearing jams Access doors and trays The following illustrations show the areas where jams may occur. E A B D C Trays 1–4 F G H K J
Page 77 - Understanding jam messages; 50 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder
Understanding jam messages 75 Clearing jams Understanding jam messages The following table lists the jam messages that can occur and the action necessary to clear the message. The jam message indicates the area where the jam occurred. However, it is best to clear the entire paper path to ensure you ...
Page 87 - Clearing Area B
Clearing printer jams 85 Clearing jams 5 Pull the print media up. Warning: If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Pull the green lever to make it easier to remove the media. Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 6 Close Door A. 7 Press . Clearing Area B 1 If t...
Page 93 - Clearing Area H
Clearing printer jams 91 Clearing jams Clearing Area G 1 Open the finisher door. 2 Remove the jammed media, as indicated on the operator panel. 3 Close the door. 4 Press . Clearing Area H 1 Lift Door H. 2 Remove the jammed media. 3 Close the door. 4 Press .
Page 94 - Clearing staple jams
Clearing staple jams 92 Clearing jams Clearing staple jams A Staples Empty or Misfed message indicates staples are jammed in the stapler. This requires removing the staple cartridge holder from the printer. 1 Check that the machine stops operations, and open Door G (front door) of the finisher. 2 Ho...
Page 96 - Troubleshooting; Calling for service
Troubleshooting 94 9 Troubleshooting Calling for service When you call for printer service, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken to find a solution. You need to know your printer model type and serial number. See ...
Page 97 - Printing multiple-language PDFs
Printing multiple-language PDFs 95 Troubleshooting Printing multiple-language PDFs Solving printing problems Symptom Cause Solution Some documents do not print. The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to print in Adobe Acrobat.2 Click the printer icon. The Print dialog ...
Page 99 - Solving option problems
Solving option problems 97 Troubleshooting Solving option problems If an option does not operate correctly after it is installed or if it quits working: • Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and turn the printer on. If this does not fix the problem, unplug the printer, and check the con...
Page 101 - Solving paper feed problems
Solving paper feed problems 99 Troubleshooting Solving paper feed problems Symptom Cause Solution Paper frequently jams. You are using paper that does not meet the printer specifications. Use recommended paper and other specialty media. See Avoiding jams on page 48 for information that can help prev...
Page 102 - Solving print quality problems; ABC
Solving print quality problems 100 Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems The information in the following table may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call for service. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replace...
Page 106 - Administrative support; Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast; Disabling operator panel menus
Administrative support 104 10 Administrative support Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast The LCD operator panel contrast and brightness can be adjusted through the Utilities menu. For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide. The LCD Brightness and LCD Contrast settings are ad...
Page 107 - Enabling operator panel menus
Enabling operator panel menus 105 Administrative support Enabling operator panel menus 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold and while turning the printer on. 3 Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears on the display. The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu ...
Page 108 - Adjusting Power Saver
Adjusting Power Saver 106 Administrative support Adjusting Power Saver To adjust the Power Saver setting: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears on the display. 2 Press on the operator panel. 3 Press until Settings appears, and then press . 4 Press until Setup Menu appears, and then press ....
Page 109 - Encrypting the disk
Encrypting the disk 107 Administrative support Encrypting the disk Warning: All resources on the hard disk will be deleted. (Resources residing in flash memory or in RAM remain unaffected.) Note: This setting is only available when a hard disk is installed. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold a...
Page 110 - Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS); Setting the system password; Using the secure Embedded Web Server
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 108 Administrative support Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) You can enhance the security of network communications and device configuration by using the advanced security options. These features are available through the Web pa...
Page 111 - Using Secure mode
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 109 Administrative support Supporting IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) IP Security protocol provides authentication and encryption of communications at the network layer allowing all application and network communications over the IP protocol to...
Page 112 - Locking the operator panel menus
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 110 Administrative support Using 802.1x Authenticating 802.1x port authentication allows the printer to join networks that require authentication before allowing access. 802.1x port authentication can be used with the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) ...
Page 113 - Confidential Print Setup
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 111 Administrative support Printing Lockout Printing Lockout lets you lock or unlock a printer using an assigned PIN. When locked, every job the printer receives will buffer to the hard disk. A user can print jobs only by entering the correct PIN ...
Page 114 - Notices; Licensing notice; Electronic emission notices
Notices 112 Notices • Licensing notice • Electronic emission notices • The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 • Noise emission levels • Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive • Laser notice • Radio frequency statements • European Community (EC) directives conformity ...
Page 115 - Noise emission levels
Notices 113 Notices unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class A computing device, use a properly...
Page 116 - Radio frequency statements
Notices 114 Notices LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE VAROITUS! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttoohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanv...
Page 117 - India emissions notice
Notices 115 Notices India emissions notice This device uses very low power low range RF communication that has been tested and found not to cause any interference whatsoever. The manufacturer is not responsible in case of any disputes arising out of requirement of permissions from any local authorit...
Page 118 - Index
116 Index A adjust paper tray 50, 55adjusting Power Saver 106 authorized supplies dealers 70automatic size sensing 59automatic tray linking 59 B bridge unit assembly 7 C card stock guidelines 47loading 49 characteristics, media letterhead 44 characteristics, print media 42 paper 42 confidential jobs...
