7 Take a new imaging unit out of the package using the handle. 8 Remove the paper covering the imaging unit by removing the tape under the handle of the imaging unit. CAUTIONS: • Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the imaging unit package and tape on the protective paper liner. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit. • To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with black paper, if necessary.
10 Hold the handle of the new imaging unit with the green roller facing you. Align the imaging unit with the slots in your printer so that the colors on both sides of the imaging unit slide into the corresponding colors of the slots. CAUTION: Insert the imaging unit carefully so as not to scratch and damage the surface of the green roller. 11 Slide the imaging unit down into the printer until it cannot be pushed in any further and fold the handle down. 6.
12 To replace the transfer belt, hold its handle and then align it with the slots inside your printer, on each side. CAUTION: Do not turn the transfer belt over. If you do this, the toner may spill. 13 Slide the transfer belt down into the printer and press it firmly into place. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
14 Firmly push the lock levers on each side towards the top cover B, as shown below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 15 After making sure that the left cover A is open, close the top cover B. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover A with the top cover B open. This may cause damage to the printer. 6.
16 Close the left cover A firmly. 17 Turn the printer on. 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
Replacing the Transfer Belt The life of the transfer belt is approximately 50,000 images. Replace the transfer belt when the control panel displays ‘Replace Transfer Belt’. To replace the transfer belt: 1 Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.
3 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover B and open it all the way. 4 Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt. 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
5 Using the handle, lift the used transfer belt out of the printer by lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. CAUTION: Keep the transfer belt level, do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise loose toner may be spilled. 6 Take a new transfer belt out of the package. 7 Remove the paper covering the transfer belt by removing the tape under the handle of the transfer belt. CAUTION: Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the transfer belt package.
8 Pinch the transfer belt tension levers on both sides of the transfer belt. Then, pull them out, as shown below. 9 Locate the transfer belt slots inside the printer, one on each side. 6 CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Close the top and left cover A should the setup need to be halted for any reason. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
Hold the handle on the new transfer belt and then align it with the slots inside your printer, on each side. CAUTION: Keep the transfer belt level, do not turn the transfer belt over otherwise loose toner may be spilled. 11 Slide the new transfer belt down into the printer and press it firmly into place. 6.
12 Firmly push the lock levers on each side towards the top cover B, as shown below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 13 After making sure that the left cover A is open, close the top cover B. Make sure that it is securely latched. 6 CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover A with the top cover B open. This may cause damage to the printer. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
14 Close the left cover A firmly. 15 Turn the printer on. 6.
Cleaning the Printer Your printer needs little maintenance, other than periodic cleaning, to keep it producing quality prints. See the following options for methods to use when cleaning your printer: • Printing a Cleaning Page • Cleaning the Outside of the Printer • Cleaning the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) Inside the Printer • Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Printing a Cleaning Page You can print a fuser cleaning sheet. It cleans the fuser unit inside the printer.
Cleaning the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) Inside the Printer NOTE: Clean the LSU when you remove the particles of paper, toner and dust inside the printer. Open and close the left cover A to clean the LSU inside of the printer automatically. 1 Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. 2 Close the left cover A firmly. NOTE: Repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to clean the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU). 6.
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer NOTE: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller located underneath the toner cartridge. Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.
3 Pull the handle lightly first, and then holding the toner cartridges, remove them from the printer. Set them on a clean flat surface. 4 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover B and open it all the way. CAUTION: If you open the left cover A for a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the imaging unit. Close the top and left cover A should the setup need to be halted for any reason. 6.
5 Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt. 6 Using the handle, lift the transfer belt out of the printer by lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
7 Lift the handle of the imaging unit and use it to pull the imaging unit out of the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. CAUTIONS: • To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with black paper, if necessary. • Close the top and left cover A should the setup need to be halted for any reason. • Do not touch the surface of the green roller on the imaging unit or print quality problems can occur. 8 Look inside the printer.
9 Insert the imaging unit back into the printer. Make sure you hear it click, and then fold the handle down. For details, see steps 9 to 10 on page 6.17. CAUTION: Replace the imaging unit carefully so as not to scratch and damage the surface of the green roller on the imaging unit. 10 Insert the transfer belt back into the printer. Press it firmly to make sure it fits into place. For details, see steps 9 and 10 on page 6.25.
11 Firmly push the lock levers on each side towards the top cover B, as shown below, to lock the transfer belt into place. 12 After making sure that the left cover A is open, close the top cover B. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover A with the top cover B open. This may cause damage to the printer. 6.
13 Look inside the printer on the right and then locate the color of the toner cartridges that matches the color of the slot. K Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan 14 Holding each toner cartridge, insert them into their corresponding positions in order of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and then Black. Using both hands, grip the cartridge to insert into the slot. Then hold the handle to slide the cartridge in. 6 Grip here.
15 Close the left cover A. Make sure that it is securely latched. If you installed the toner cartridges incorrectly, the left cover A will not close properly. Check again to make sure the colors correspond. Never use force to close the cover. 16 Plug the power cord in and turn the printer on. Replacement Parts From time to time, you will need to replace the transfer roller and fuser unit to maintain top performance and avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.
7 SOLVING PROBLEMS This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer.
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, use the information on this page to troubleshoot the problem. Check Solution Make sure that the On Line/Continue button on the control panel is green and “Ready” is shown on the display. • If the button backlight is off, check the power cord connection. Check the power switch. Check the power source by plugging it into another outlet.
Solving General Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. You can also find solutions in the infoSMART knowledge base on the Xerox web site. See Appendix G for the web site address. Problem The printer does not print. Possible Cause Solution The printer is not receiving power. Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. The printer is not selected as the default printer.
Problem Possible Cause Solution The printer is malfunctioning. Check the display message on the control panel to determine if the printer is indicating a system error. Printer selects paper from the wrong tray selection. The tray selection in the printer properties may be incorrect. For many software applications, the tray selection is found under the Paper tab within the printer properties. Select the correct paper tray. See page 3.7. Paper does not feed into the Printer.
Problem Possible Cause The paper keeps jamming. There is too much paper in the paper tray. Solution Remove excess paper from the tray. If printing on specialty media, use the Multipurpose Tray. Check that the paper size adjusters are set correctly. An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer. If printing on specialty media, use the Multipurpose Tray. The text is scrambled, or incomplete. There may be debris inside the printer.
Clearing Paper Jams NOTE: When removing paper that is jammed in the printer if possible always pull the paper in the direction that it normally moves so as not to damage internal components. Always pull firmly and evenly, do not jerk the paper. If the paper tears ensure that all fragments of paper are removed, otherwise a jam will occur again. The display on the control panel tells you where a paper jam occurs.
Jam at Tray 1 or the Paper Feed Area If paper is jammed in the paper feed area, ‘Jam at Tray 1’ appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover C. 2 Carefully remove the misfed paper in the direction as shown. Go to step 6. 7 If there is any resistance, and the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling and go to step 3. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
3 Pull the tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. 4 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 5 To replace the tray, lower the rear edge, align it to the slot and slide it into the printer. 6 Close the right cover C. The printer resumes printing. 7.
Jam at the Multi-purpose Tray (MPT) ‘Jam at MPT’ appears on the display when you print using the Multi-purpose Tray and the printer detects either there is no paper or the paper is improperly loaded. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the printer. To resume printing, open and close the right cover C. Jam at C (Inside the Printer) If paper is jammed inside the printer, ‘Jam at C’ appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover C. 7 SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
2 Remove the jammed paper, in the direction shown. To avoid the paper tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. NOTE: If the paper tears, make sure that all of the paper fragments are removed from the printer. 3 Close the right cover C. The printer resumes printing. Jam at C (In Duplex Area) If paper is jammed in the duplex area, ‘Jam at C’ appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover C. 7.
2 Locate the jammed paper, and then pull it out gently and slowly to avoid the paper tearing. Go to step 8. OR NOTE: If the paper tears, make sure that all of the paper fragments are removed from the printer. If you cannot find the jammed paper or there is any resistance removing the paper, go to step 3. 3 Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.
4 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover B and open it all the way. 5 Locate the jammed paper, and then carefully take it out of the printer. The fuser is hot! CAUTION: Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser’s operating temperature is 180°C (356°F). Take care when removing paper from the printer. 7.
6 After making sure that the left cover A is open, close the top cover B. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover A with the top cover B open. This may cause damage to the printer. 7 Close the left cover A firmly. 7 8 Close the right cover C. The printer resumes printing. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
Jam at B, C If paper is jammed in the paper exit area, ‘Jam at B,C’ appears on the display. 1 If a long portion of the paper is visible, pull it straight out. Go to step 7. If you cannot find the jammed paper or there is any resistance removing the paper, go to step 2. 2 Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. CAUTION: If the left cover A is not completely open, the top cover release button does not press. 7.
3 Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover B and open it all the way. 4 Carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. 7 The fuser is hot! CAUTION: Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser’s operating temperature is 180°C (356° F). Take care when removing paper from the printer. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
5 After making sure that the left cover A is open, close the top cover B. Make sure that it is securely latched. CAUTION: Do not try to close the left cover A with the top cover B open. This may cause damage to the printer. 6 Close the left cover A firmly. 7 Open and close the right cover C to resume printing. 7.
Jam at Optional Tray 2 If paper is jammed in the optional tray2, ‘Jam at Tray 2’ appears on the display. 1 Using the handle, open the right cover C. 2 Remove the jammed paper in the direction shown. To avoid the paper tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. Go to step 10. 7 If you cannot find the jammed paper in the printer, go to step 3. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
3 Open the outer jam cover D in Tray 2. 4 Open the inner cover of Tray 2. 5 Pull the jammed paper out in the direction shown. To avoid the paper tearing, pull it out gently and slowly. 7.
6 Close the two jam covers and go to step 10. If there is any resistance, and paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling and continue to step 7. 7 Pull the optional tray2, out of the printer. 7 8 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the printer by gently pulling it straight out. SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.
9 Slide the tray back into the printer and close the two jam covers. 10 Open and close the right cover C. The printer resumes printing. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. • Follow the procedures on page 2.4. Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the paper tray.
Solving Print Quality Problems Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce the print quality. See the table below to troubleshoot the problem. NOTE: Make sure that driver settings match the paper loaded in the tray. Problem Solution Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page: • The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing the Toner” on page 6.5.
Problem Vertical lines AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Color or Black background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The imaging unit inside the printer has probably been scratched. Install a new imaging unit. If white vertical lines appear on the page: • The Laser Scanner window has probably been contaminated, clean the Laser Scanner window. Open and close left cover A several times to clean the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU).
Problem Solution Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture. • If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause problems.
Problem Back of printouts are dirty Color or Black pages A Solution • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” on page 6.31. • The imaging unit may not be installed properly. Remove the imaging unit and reinsert. • The imaging unit may be defective and need replacing. Install a new imaging unit. • The printer may require repair. Loose toner • Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” on page 6.31. • Check the paper type and quality.
Understanding Display Messages Messages appear on the display on the control panel to indicate the printer’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the message’s meaning and correct the problem if necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical order. For information on ordering replacement supplies, see page G.2 or contact your local reseller. NOTE: When you call for service, it is very helpful to tell the service representative the display message.
Message Status Do this... Invalid [Color] Toner An invalid toner cartridge is installed. Only install a Xerox-approved toner cartridge, designed for your printer. If you have installed an approved toner cartridge and this error still occurs contact an authorized service agent. Invalid Transfer Belt An invalid transfer belt is installed. Only install a Xerox-approved transfer belt, designed for your printer.
Message Status Do this... Main Motor Error A problem has occurred in the main motor of the printer. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If the problem persists, please call for service. Memory Overflow The printer does not have enough memory to print the current job. Simplify the page layout and remove unnecessary graphics from your document. Page Too Complex Too much complicated data was sent to the printer. Simplify the page layout and remove unnecessary graphics from your document.
Message Status Do this... Replace Transfer Belt The transfer belt is at the end of its life. • Order a replacement transfer belt. • When the printout is too light, replace the transfer belt. • You can select whether or not this message displays on the control panel. See page 5.11. Replace Transfer Belt Soon The lifetime of the transfer belt is nearing the end of its life. Replace the transfer belt with a new one. See page 6.22. Replace Transfer Roller The lifetime of the transfer roller is ended.
Common Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message appears during installation. Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. “Error Writing to LPTx” message appears. • Ensure that the cables are connected correctly and the printer is on. • If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the driver, it will also cause this message.
Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem Possible Cause and Solution The printer driver icon does not appear in Chooser. Software is not installed correctly. • Install the printer driver. • Make sure that you are using a high-quality cable. The printer name does not appear in the Chooser. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • Check if “Ready” appears on the display of the control panel.
Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I can’t change settings in the configuration tool. You need to have administrator privileges to be able to change global settings. I am using the KDE desktop but the configuration tool and LLPR won’t start. You may not have the GTK libraries installed. These usually come with most Linux distributions, but you may have to install them manually. Refer to your distribution’s installation manual for more details about installing additional packages.
Problem Possible Cause and Solution I am using BSD lpr (Slackware, Debian, older distributions) and some options chosen in LLPR don’t seem to take effect. Legacy BSD lpr systems have a hard limitation on the length of the option string that can be passed to the printing system. As such, if you selected a number of different options, you may exceed the length of the options and some of your choices won’t be passed to the programs responsible for implementing them.
Problem Possible Cause and Solution I have CUPS and some options (such as N-up) seem to be always enabled even though I don’t choose them in LLPR. There may be some local options defined in your ~/ .lpoptions file, which are manipulated by the lpoptions command. These options are always used if not overridden by LLPR settings.
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A USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH This chapter includes Macintosh information.
Software for Macintosh Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the SPLC driver to support your printer’s major printing features.
B USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX You can use your printer in a Linux environment.
Installing the Printer Driver System Requirements Supported OS • Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above • Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above • SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and above Recommended Requirements • Pentium II or PowerPC G3 • RAM 64 MB or higher • Hard drive 20 MB or higher Software • Glibc 2.1 or higher • GTK+ 1.2 or higher • Ghostscript Installing the Printer Driver 1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh 4 Select the installation type, either Recommended or Expert, and then click Continue. Recommended is fully automated and no interaction is required. Expert installation allows you to select the install path or printing system. 5 If you selected Recommended, go to Step 6.
6 The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start. 7 The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window. NOTE: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator Login window may appear. Type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password. 8 You see the printers currently added to your system. Select the printer you want to use.
9 Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not, change the device setting. 10 You can use the Settings tab and the Queue tab to view the printer’s current settings. If necessary, you can change the settings. NOTE: The options may differ depending on the printer in use. The Description and the Location field in the Queue screen may not appear depending on the printing system in use. 11 To exit, click OK.
Changing the Printer Connection Method If you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure your Linux printer by adding the printer to your system. Take the following steps: 1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Other and then Configuration Tool. You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window by typing “linux-config” in the Terminal screen. 2 In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the Uninstall command from the File menu. 3 The Administrator Login window appears. Type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password. Click Proceed.
6 Click OK to begin uninstallation. 7 When the uninstallation is completed, click Finished. Using the Configuration Tool The configuration tool accesses administrative tasks, including adding and removing a new printer, and changing their global settings. Regular users can also run it to easily inspect job queues, examine the printer properties and change their local preferences.
3 The Info tab shows general information about the printer. If you are an Internet user, you can click Go to the Web page for this printer to access the web page. Click the Jobs tab to inspect and manage the job queue for the selected printer. You can suspend, resume or delete a specific job(s) in the queue. If you drag a specific job(s), you can drop it into the print queue of another printer. The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer settings.
Changing LLPR Properties You can fine tune the printer’s properties by opening the LLPR Properties window. To open the LLPR Properties window: 1 From the application you are using, select the Print command. 2 When the Linux LPR window opens, click Properties. Click Properties. You can also open the LLPR window: • Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select Linux Printer and then Linux LPR.
3 The LLPR Properties window opens. The following six tabs are at the top of the window: • General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents; enables the duplex feature, adds start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet. • Margins - allows you to specify the page margins. These margins do not apply when printing regular PostScript data. • Image - allows you to set image options that are used when printing image files, i.e.
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C USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network.
About Sharing the Printer on a Network If you work in a networked environment, you can connect your printer to the network. Locally-Shared Printer You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the “host computer” on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 network printer connection. Wired Network-connected Printer A Phaser 6100DN printer has the built-in network interface.
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer In Windows 98/Me Setting Up the Host Computer 1 Start Windows. 2 From the Start menu, select Control Panel from Settings and double-click on the Network icon. 3 Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK. Close the window. 4 From the Start menu, select Printers from Settings and double-click your printer name. 5 Select Properties in the Printer menu. 6 Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field and click OK.
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 Setting Up the Host Computer 1 Start Windows. 2 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings, and Printers from the Start menu. For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 3 Double-click your printer icon. 4 From the Printer menu, select Sharing. 5 For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box. For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box. For Windows XP/Server 2003, check the Share this printer box. 6 Fill in the Shared Name field and click OK.
Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer. 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Click the shared name. 4 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and Printers from the Start menu. For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 5 Double-click your printer icon. 6 From the Printer menu, select Properties. 7 From the Ports tab, click Add Port. 8 Select Local port and click New Port.
Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer You have to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network printer. Setting protocols can be accomplished by using CentreWare Internet Services (IS). To access CentreWare IS: 1 Launch your web browser. 2 Enter your printer's IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). The CentreWare Internet Services (IS) screen appears. Access printer status and manage your printer over a TCP/IP network using a web browser.
Configuring Network Parameters on the Control Panel Supported Operating Systems Item Requirements Network Interface 10/100 Base-TX (standard for Phaser 6100DN) Network Operating System • Windows 98/Me, NT 4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003 • Linux RedHat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and higher • Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and higher • SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.
Configuring TCP/IP Your printer can be set up on a variety of TCP/IP networks. There are several ways in which your printer can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network. • Static Addressing: TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the system administrator. • Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCP (default): TCP/IP address is assigned automatically by the server. 1 In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) until you see ‘Network Setup’ on the bottom line of the display.
3 Repeat Step 2 to complete the address from the 1st byte to the 4th byte. 4 To select other parameters, such as the Subnet Mask or Gateway, press the scroll button ( button ( ). or ). Press the OK 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to configure the other TCP/IP parameters. Dynamic Addressing (BOOTP/DHCP) To assign the TCP/IP address automatically by the server, take the following steps: 1 Press the scroll button ( or ) until ‘BOOTP’ or ‘DHCP’ is displayed on the bottom line. Press the OK button ( ).
Resetting the Network Configuration You can return the network configuration to its default settings. 1 Press the Menu button ( ) until you see ‘Network Setup’ on the bottom line of the display. 2 Press the OK button ( 3 Press scroll button ( ) to access the menu. or ) until ‘Reset Defaults’ displays on the bottom line. 4 Press the OK button ( C.10 USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK ) to confirm the selection.
D INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL TRAY 2 Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Xerox makes several options available to enhance your printer’s capabilities. This chapter includes information for installing an Optional Tray 2.
Installing an Optional Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional Tray2. This tray holds 500 sheets of paper. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Remove the packing tape and the packing material inside of the tray. 3 Find the location of the connector and the optional tray positioners. D.
4 Place the printer over the tray, aligning the feet on the printer with the positioners in the optional tray. Lifting handles are located at the lower edge of both sides of the printer. CAUTION: This printer weighs 35kg including developer cartridge and cassette. Use safe lifting and handling techniques. If you need to move the printer it must be moved by two people. Use the lifting handles located as shown in the diagram. Back injury could be caused if a single person attempts to lift the printer.
When you print a document on the paper loaded in Tray 2, you must configure the properties of the printer driver. To access the properties of the printer driver: 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes. 3 Select the Xerox Phaser 6100 printer. 4 Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and: In Windows 98/Me, select Properties. In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003, select Properties.
E SPECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications
Printer Specifications Item Specifications and Description Print Speed Black:20 PPM (A4), 21 PPM (Letter);Color: 5 PPM (A4/Letter) Duplex: 9.
Paper Specifications E Overview Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types including envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom size paper. Paper weight and size affect both print quality and the printer’s performance. Using unsupported paper or specialty media can cause: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer. See “Supported Sizes of Paper” on page E.4.
Supported Sizes of Paper Tray1 / Tray2 Dimensions* Letter 216 X 279mm (8.5 X 11in.) A4 210 X 297mm (8.3 X 11.7in.
Guidelines for Using Paper E Use conventional 75g/m2 (20lb) paper. For best results, use Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media specified for your printer. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your Phaser 6100 Color Laser Printer. Follow the guidelines in this table to ensure the best print quality and avoid printer jams. Symptom Problem Solution Poor print quality, paper does not feed into the printer Paper weight, texture, or moisture content may be unsupported by the printer.
Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0pH Caliper 0.094 ~ 0.18mm (3.0 ~ 7.0mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5mm (0.02in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 second.
Printer and Paper Storage Environment Optimal print quality is achieved by providing a good environment and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper. • Store the printer and paper in room-temperature environment that is neither too dry nor too humid. Paper absorbs or loses moisture rapidly. Heat removes moisture in paper while cold condenses moisture on the sheets. The humidity, or lack of it, in air conditioned, heated, or watercooled rooms affects paper quality.
Envelopes Successful envelope printing is highly dependent on the quality and construction of the envelopes. Use envelopes made specifically for laser printers. When selecting envelopes, consider the following guidelines: • Weight: 90g/m2 (24lb) or less • Construction: Flat with less than 6mm (0.25in.) curl • Condition: No wrinkles or damaged surface or edges • Temperature: Compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer • Size: Meet the following size ranges: Minimum Multi-purpose Tray 90 X 140mm (3.
Envelopes with Double Side Seams Envelopes designed with double side-seams (vertical seams at both ends of the envelope) may wrinkle easily. Select only those envelopes with a seam that extends to the corner of the envelope. See the following illustration. Correct Incorrect Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps These types of envelopes are not recommended. Envelope Margins The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.
Envelope Storage Store envelopes properly to ensure print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. Remove air bubbles from envelopes before printing to avoid wrinkling or paper jams. See “Printing on Envelopes” on page 2.14. Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-purpose Tray to print labels. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels.
F PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL This chapter includes information on the Xerox product recycling and disposal program.
Product Recycling and Disposal Xerox operates a worldwide equipment takeback and reuse/ recycle program. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the program. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/ environment.html.
G ADDITIONAL RESOURCES This chapter includes web site information to help you learn more about your Phaser 6100 Color Laser Printer.
Web Links Xerox provides many resources to help you learn more about your Xerox printer. Use these web sites to obtain information about your printer: Resource To link to product and supplies information, download printer drivers, view documents, and access support information: Link www.xerox.com/office To access the troubleshooting knowledge www.xerox.
INDEX B G binding preferences 5.8 booklet printing 4.9 getting help infoSMART G.2 technical support G.2 graphic properties, set 3.9 C cancel, print jobs 3.4 card stock, print 2.21 clean inside the printer 6.31 Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) 6.30 outside of the printer 6.29 cleaning sheet, print 6.29 color mode 3.9, 3.10 components 1.4 config page, print 6.2 connect network 1.5 parallel 1.5 USB 1.5 control panel 5.2 buttons 5.3 display 5.2 menus 5.5 Custom Size paper, print 2.21 D display language, change 1.
N network printing locally shared printer, set C.3 network-connected printer, set C.6 parameters, configure C.7 n-up printing 4.6 O option, install paper tray 2 D.2 optional tray, install D.2 ordering supplies G.2 orientation, select 3.6 overlay, use 4.13 P paper choose 2.2 guideline 2.3 load 2.4 sizes and capacities 2.2 specifications E.3 paper jam jam at B, C 7.14 jam at C 7.9, 7.10 jam at Optional Tray 2 7.17 jam at the Multi-purpose Tray (MPT) 7.9 jam at Tray 1 or the Paper Feed Area 7.
T toner cartridge maintain 6.4 redistribute 6.5, 6.8 replace 6.8 toner remain, check 6.4 transfer belt, replace 6.22 transparencies, print 2.17 tray selection, set 3.8 Tray1, use 2.4 troubleshooting infoSMART G.2 technical support G.2 U uninstall Linux B.7 user safety 7 W warranty G.2 waste cartridge, replace 6.11 watermarks, use 4.10 website resources G.2 X Xerox warranty G.
