FreeFlow® Accxes® Print Server V15.
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Table of Contents 1 Product Overview.......................................................................................1-1 Printing.....................................................................................................................................1-1 Machine Components........................................................................................................1-2 Rear View.........................................................................................................
Table of Contents 2 Job Information.........................................................................................2-1 All Tab.......................................................................................................................................2-1 Active Tab..................................................................................................................2-1 Held Tab.....................................................................................................
Table of Contents Control Panel Settings.....................................................................................................3-12 Sound Settings......................................................................................................3-13 Timers..........................................................................................................3-14 Low Power.....................................................................................3-14 Sleep Timeout...............
Table of Contents Problems During Printing..................................................................................................6-2 Error Messages......................................................................................................................6-6 Paper Jams..............................................................................................................................6-6 Paper Jam Display..........................................................................
Product Overview 1 The 6279 Wide Format Printer processes print jobs that it receives from a client workstation. The 6279 Wide Format Printer enables all types of image data to be printed in the supported formats, including standard and non-standard sized documents. It also allows the user to view the status of print jobs, cancel print jobs, and change print job priority. This chapter describes the overall operation of the 6279 Wide Format Printer and the functions of its major components.
Product Overview Machine Components This section describes the main components of the Xerox 6279 Wide Format Solution with the FreeFlow Accxes Print Server. See the table on the following page for details describing the numbered call-out items on the drawings above.
Product Overview Table 1: Machine Components (Front View) No. Component Function 1 Manual Feed-in Shelf (Bypass) Used for printing on cut sheet media. 2 Size Indicator Label The label used as a guide for aligning originals in the center for printing. 3 User Interface Also known as the UI, contains the Touch Screen and the Control Panel. This is where the operator views and programs jobs and sets up the features of the 6279 Wide Format System.
Product Overview Table 2: Machine Components (Rear View) No. Component Function 1 Scanner The scanner can be ordered as an upgrade. See the Xerox 6279 Wide Format Copy/Scan User Guide for scan and copy information. 2 Print Ejection Port Where your output (print) exits the printer. 3 Circuit Breaker Switch Used to supply main power to the printer and remove power during a surge, for safety purposes. 4 Circuit Breaker Test Button Used to check that the Circuit Breaker is functional.
Product Overview Controller Rear View This design may vary depending on your model. Table 3: Controller Rear View No. Description 1 Card Slide (location may vary depending on Controller model) 2 Cover Release Latch 3 Power Connector 4 Padlock Ring Controller Back Panel Connectors This design may vary depending on your model.
Product Overview Table 4: Back Panel Connectors No. Description 1 Parallel Connector (not used) 2 Serial Connector 3 Link Integrity Light 4 Network Adapter Connector 5 Network Activity Light 6 Line-out Connector (Audio) 7 Line-in/Microphone Connector (not used) 8 USB 2.
Product Overview The Printer User Interface is used to perform a variety of tasks using the Touch Screen and Control Panel Buttons. Table 5: User Interface Components Component Function Touch Screen Displays messages and on-screen buttons for selecting features. Touch the screen to select features and options. USB Ports Connect accessories like keyboards, mouse and USB storage devices to the Accxes Controller.
Product Overview Using the Touch Screen Features on the Services Menu The Services Menu is the default page for the User Interface. It appears after the machine is powered on or exits the Power Saver mode, and when the machine exits the System Administration mode. The screen below displays the copy/scan features. There is a scanner connected. The following screen displays the printer only features. There is no scanner connected.
Product Overview Table 6: Services Menu Service Function Machine Info Where system settings and configurations are enabled and changed. Job Information Jobs are listed with status. Users can reprint jobs from the queue list. Print from Device Scan to and print from a removable media device (USB). Copy Displays the Basic Copy tab, Image Quality tab, Advanced Settings tab and Recall tab. Scan-to-Mailbox Allows users to store scanned jobs in a mailbox for later retrieval and printing.
Product Overview Table 7: Touch Screen Touch Screen Component Function Message Area Displays status information, user instructions and login access. Feature Tabs Touch tabs to select and display the Menu and additional features. Copy Quantity Enter the number of copies using the numeric keypad. The number of copies can be set from 1 to 999. Press the Control Panel Clear button to clear an incorrect entry. Selection Buttons Touch to select an option. When selected, the button highlights.
Product Overview Control Panel Table 10: Control Panel Num. Button Name Function 1 Services Displays the Services Menu, which has a button for Machine Information, Job Information, Copying, Scan to Mailbox, Scan to FTP and Scan to Remote Printer. These are the primary services. 2 Machine Information Displays the machine status, media status, billing meter readings and serial number, system description (Configuration) and recent faults.
Product Overview Num. Button Name Function 7 Stop Used to Stop the scanning of an original. 8 Start Used to Start the scanning of a copy or scan job. Language The Language feature enables you to select the default language, units of measurement, and date format that displays on the Touch Screen, web interface, controller-generated test prints, banner sheets, configuration pages, and so forth. 1. Press the Language button on the Control Panel. 2. Select the radio button of the desired language. 3.
Product Overview Refer to Chapter 7, Problem Solving, to learn more about errors and problem solving information. Powering the System On/Off The Printer and Controller are each equipped with a Power Switch. The Circuit Breaker Switch must be in the ON (up) position to switch the printer power on and off. Using the Power Saver Feature The Power Saver feature automatically reduces the power consumption when no print data is received within a preset period.
Product Overview Entering the Power Saver Mode The Power Saver Mode may be entered either automatically or manually. Automatic Method The machine enters the Low Power Mode after a preset period elapses. The machine enters the Sleep Mode from the Low Power Mode if the machine remains idle for an additional, preset period. Manual Method Press the Power Saver button on the Control Panel. The button illuminates, the machine enters the Low Power Mode and the Touch Screen backlight extinguishes.
Product Overview 2. Move the printer Power switch to the On position (up). 3. Press the Power button on the front of the Controller to turn it on. The Power button indicator will illuminate. The Control Panel will display the message “Printer Warming Up”. The machine will be print-ready in about 3 minutes. System Power Off Procedure CAUTION Powering down the system incorrectly may result in data corruption and a service call. The system shutdown selection allows the Controller to power down correctly.
Product Overview Shutdown from the User Interface NOTE Many of the features within the Administration tab require a password for access. See your System Administrator for the password prior to getting started unless the Administrator mode is already active. NOTE System Shutdown and Restart is used to reboot the system. This option will not completely shut down the controller 1. Select Machine Info from either the Services menu, or by pressing the Machine Info button located on the Control Panel. 2.
Product Overview 2. Select Utilities > Shutdown > Shutdown. NOTE Do not select Restart Controller. It is used to reboot the system when jobs in the print queue fail to process correctly. Rather, wait for the system to shut down. 3. Move the printer Power Switch to the Off (down) position.
Product Overview 4. Move the printer Circuit Breaker switch to the Off (down) position. Checking the Circuit Breaker The Circuit Breaker opens automatically and removes input power from the machine if a short circuit or current condition occurs. When the Circuit Breaker Switch is in the up position, input power is supplied to the machine. If the machine will not be used for an extended amount of time, the printer and controller may be powered down.
Product Overview About Media and Originals This section describes the kinds of media which are available for this machine, as well as the appropriate media handling, loading and storage procedures. The use of inappropriate media may result in media jams, reduced print quality, malfunctions and other problems. To make the most effective use of the machine, we suggest that you use only the media recommended by Xerox. There are several configurations of the 6279 Wide Format Printer for media input.
Product Overview Media Types and Weights Table 11: Media Types and Weights Media Source Type EO Weight NACO Weight Roll Bond Tracing Paper Film T-Bond 60-110 gsm 90-112 gsm 75- 100 µm 18-20 lb 90-112 gsm 4 mil 18 lb Tray Bond 60-110 gsm 18-20 lb Manual Feed-in Shelf Bond Tracing Paper Film T-Bond 60-110 gsm 90-112 gsm 75-100 µm 18-20 lb 90-112 gsm 4 mil 18 lb NOTE G.S.M.
Product Overview Tray Media Sizes Table 13: Tray Media Sizes Size Series Media Tray Sizes ANSI Landscape/Portrait (8.
Product Overview Storing Media The optimum environment in which to store paper media is a humidity of 40 to 45%. Keep the following in mind when storing paper media: • Moisture is not good for media. For storage, wrap the media in wrapping paper and store it in a comparatively dry place. Tracing paper, especially, should be put in a plastic or moisture-proof bag that contains desiccant. • When the machine is not used for a long period of time, remove the media and store it appropriately.
Product Overview 2. Lift and remove the Media Roll that needs to be replaced. 3. Pinch the Green Lever at the end of the Media Shaft in the direction of the Media Size Label to release the roll from the shaft. NOTE Pinching the Green Lever releases the spring tension lock, making it possible for you to remove the shaft from the core. 4. Slowly pull the Media Shaft from the core of the Media Roll.
Product Overview 5. Pinch the Green Lever again to insert the new Media Shaft into a new media roll. Be sure the roll ends are aligned according to the Media Size Label. 6. Remove the manufacturer’s piece of tape holding the edge of the roll from unraveling. NOTE If you see any remaining glue when removing the tape from a new roll, wipe it clean. This can cause misfeeds. If the Media Roll is damaged, trim the damaged edge with scissors before proceeding to the next step.
Product Overview 8. Rotate the Media Roll until the lead edge of the paper is gripped in the Feed Roll Area. The roll will feed and stop automatically. 9. Press the Media Advance button corresponding to the Media Roll and release it to cut the lead edge and position the media into the feeder. NOTE If you wish to cut a longer length of the roll, press and hold the Media Advance button. 10. Remove the trimmed piece of paper from the Cutter Area.
Product Overview 11. Gently close the Media Drawer until it latches. Cutting the Media Roll If the lead edge of the media becomes damaged after it is loaded, follow the procedure below. 1. Open the Media Drawer. 2. If the lead edge of the media is folded or badly damaged in any way, rewind the media on the roll from which the jam has occurred by rotating it towards you. 3. Pull the desired amount of damaged paper out toward you and cut with scissors.
Product Overview 4. Feed the paper’s lead edge until it is gripped in the Feed Roll Area. The roll will feed and stop automatically. 5. Press the Media Advance button corresponding to the media roll and release it to cut the lead edge and position the media into the feeder. NOTE If you wish to cut a longer length of the roll, press and hold the Media Advance button. 6. Remove the trimmed piece of paper from the Cutter Area.
Product Overview 7. Gently close the Media Drawer until it latches. Loading Cut Sheet Media 1. Slowly pull out the Media Tray towards you until it stops. 2. Load the paper in the tray. Do not fill above the Max Fill Line on the back of the tray. 3. Squeeze the left and right paper guide levers and adjust the guides to match the size of your paper.
Product Overview 4. Squeeze the rear Paper Guide Lever and adjust it to match the size of your paper. 5. Push the Media Tray in gently until it stops.
Product Overview NOTE When printing on cut sheet media, you may load the media in Media Trays 3 or 4 or in the Manual Feed-in Shelf (Bypass). TIP Remember that any time you change the size of the paper in a Media Tray or Drawer, you have to update the Media Source located at Machine Info > Media Status and Setup on the Touch Screen. Refer to the Chapter 4, Machine Information Media Status and Setup section.
Job Information 2 All print and copy jobs are placed in the Job Information queue on the User Interface. Print jobs are jobs sent to the Xerox Wide Format System from either a remote client workstation using Web Printer Management Tool or a network Printer Driver. All Tab The contents of this tab is a list of all jobs in their various stages of completion. Jobs are displayed whether sent via Web Printer Management Tool or scanned at the printer.
Job Information Jobs in the Active queue can be placed on hold by selecting them and choosing Hold Selected. Jobs can be cancelled from this queue and will remain only on the All tab. This is done by selecting the job and choosing Cancel Selected. More information can be seen for any given job by selecting Details. NOTE If Immediate Image Overwrite is enabled, there is no Hold function available.
Job Information 5. Select Save. 6. Submit the print job. 7. Locate the job in the Hold queue from Job Information on the UI or Print Queue on Web Printer Management Tool. Job Reprint Completed copy and print jobs are available for reprint if the Administrator has enabled the Job Reprint feature. The Job Reprint feature is Disabled as the default.The enable/disable option is controlled in Machine Info > Administration > General Administration > Configure Job Reprint.
Job Information Edit Job Settings Reduce/Enlarge The Reduction/Enlarge feature has variable options for scaling the images being copied. The feature provides the ability to customize the preset reduction/enlargement settings beyond the basics discussed here. The factory default setting is 100%. The reduction and enlargement features available are: • Scale Factor: The Scale Factor from 25% to 400% is set by pressing the increase and decrease arrows in single increments.
Job Information Output Format (Print Jobs) This feature lists Output Format preset sizes for print jobs. Output Format (Copy Jobs) 1. Choose from the list of Output Formats. 2. Select the Save button. 3. Ensure that the output format media size is loaded into the drawer. NOTE If the output media size selected is not present in the media drawer, a media mismatch error displays.
Job Information Finishing If a Finisher is attached to the machine: 1. Select the Finishing Override checkbox. 2. Select the Bypass button to override the finishing settings. The Finishing screen displays. 3. Choose a Select Folder Program from those listed. 4. Select Bin choices. 5. Select the Title Block Location. This selection tells the machine how to fold the document with the title block showing as indicated. Title blocks are found on engineering drawings.
Job Information The second choice, shown below, is done by browsing to and uploading a file. This may be easier than installing a driver. However, you have to manually adjust the printer settings (e.g., 5 copies vs. 1) prior to submission and then change them back. You are also limited to file formats that FreeFlow Accxes can directly support. To Enable Job Reprint: 1. Launch an internet browser and enter in the IP address of the access controller or your printer. (http://xx.xxx.xx.xx) 2.
Job Information As shown in the above screen, the Web Printer Management Tool Reprint Queue now has an Edit button where the user can Edit Job Options specific for printing and then submit the job to the designated remote printer. The selected jobs disappear from the Reprint Queue and reappear in the Active Queue.
System Administration 3 This chapter describes features available on the Administration tab of the Machine Information screen. The Administration tab allows the system administrator to manage the following: • General Administration • Control Panel • Network Setup System Administration Overview Most of the features available using the Xerox 6279 Printer are accessible to all users. Some features, however, are restricted to the System Administrator if the environments warrants it.
System Administration Entering System Administration Mode To enter the System Administration mode: Press the Log In/Out button on the Control Panel to access the System Administrator screen. Login Options The Log In/Out screen, shown below, allows the user or administrator to log in to the system in one of two ways.
System Administration System Administrator The Administrator login tab will allow the administrator to log in to the administrator account or log out if already logged in. If the user has logged in as the administrator, the account indicator in the upper right hand corner of the screen displays Administrator. If not logged in, the indicator displays Guest. Job Accounting The Accounting tab will either state that accounting is not enabled or allow the user to enter a user ID and account ID to log in.
System Administration If there is no system activity for a period of time specified in the Timers setup, (scanning documents or screen touches or key presses), a timeout screen will be displayed for four seconds, and then the user will be logged out automatically. For more detailed information about Timers setup, see the Configuring Timers section of this chapter. Once you are logged in as an Administrator, you are able to view and make changes on the Administration tab of the Machine Info screen.
System Administration Setting the Date and Time The administrator sets the date and time that displays on the Touch Screen and also on controller-generated prints (banner sheets, reports, error messages, etc.) The machine uses a 24 hour clock (0 - 23). 1. Select Machine Information from the Services menu. 2. Select the Administration tab. Refer to the Machine Information chapter for more details on the feature. 3. Select General Administration from the Administration tab.
System Administration The Enter SA Password menu displays. 5. Using the numeric keypad to enter the digit(s), enter a system password. 6. Select Enter. 7. Select Close to exit the General Administration screen. Job Accounting Overview NOTE The job accounting feature is an option, requiring a Feature Key to activate. If you obtain this feature, the System Administrator can enable it at any time by sending a special feature key file to the Printer.
System Administration 4. Select Configure Job Accounting.... 5. Select the appropriate option: • Enabled: Job accounting information is required for all users. If a user supplies a valid user name and account ID, he/she can perform printer, copy and scan operations. If the user does not supply a valid user name and account ID, only printer operations can be accessed and copy and scan options do not display on the screen. • Disabled: Job accounting is turned off.
System Administration 3. Enter the user name and account ID provided when Job Accounting was set up at your location. NOTE Accounting must be set up from a third party job management tool, such as the Account Management Tool offered by Xerox. 4. Select Enter. The Accounting icon will display in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Configure Job Reprint This feature gives the assigned System Administrator the rights to enable or disable reprinting jobs.
System Administration Power Outage Job Status Should the system loose power unexpectedly and reboot, jobs are restored to their previous state. This is similar to using the Shutdown and Restart button. • All Copy/Scan jobs in progress will restart from the beginning automatically, when power is resumed unless job reprint was disabled. • Completed, cancelled, checkplot and sample copy jobs are discarded since they are not considered reprintable.
System Administration 3. Move the Printer Power Switch to the Off position (down). 4. Move the Printer Circuit Breaker switch to the Off (down) position. Immediate Image Overwrite At most installations, users are able to recall the last copy or scan job and all the associated settings. The recalled image(s) then can be printed without rescanning the originals. This is the case when the Image Recall function (discussed above) is enabled.
System Administration 2. 3. 4. 5. The Machine Information screen displays. Select the Administration tab. Select General Administration. Select the Enable / Disable Immediate Image Overwrite. The Set Immediate Image Overwrite Mode screen displays. Select Enabled or Disabled. See Online Help in Web Printer Management Tool for more details about using the Immediate Image Overwrite feature. Immediate Image Overwrite Algorithm The overwrite algorithm for both IIO and ODIO conforms to the U.S.
System Administration 3. Select General Administration. 4. Select Set Thumbnail Creation... The Thumbnail Creation screen displays. 5. Select the Enabled or Disabled button. Administrator Managed Queue This feature is most often used in a centralized print environment where a System Administrator sets a secured password for access to manage jobs. When the Administrator Managed Queue is enabled, all incoming print jobs are placed on hold.
System Administration Sound Settings The Sound Settings options determine whether or not tones will sound when the user presses Control Panel buttons, makes an invalid entry on the Control Panel or Touch Screen, or when a fault occurs. The factory default setting for sound is On. 1. Select the Services button on the Control Panel. 2. Select the Machine Info button from the Services Menu screen. The Machine Information Screen displays. 3. Select the Administration tab. 4. Select Control Panel.
System Administration 6. 7. 8. 9. Move the slider to the desired sound volume. Select Test Sound Level to hear a sample of the volume level. Select Save to return to theControl Panel screen. Select Close to return to theAdministration tab. Timers The Timers selection of the Control Panel screen allows you to set up the values for the timeout features. The timeout features are defined on the following pages.
System Administration 3. Select Low Power timeout from the Timers screen. The Set Timeout Durations Low Power Timeout screen displays. 4. Using either the scroll buttons or the numeric keypad, select the desired setting, and then select Save. 5. Select Save on the Set Timeout Durations screen to return to the Control Panel screen.
System Administration Sleep Timeout The procedure for setting up the Sleep mode is as follows. The setting range is 5 to 240 minutes. The factory default setting for Sleep mode is 55 minutes. 1. Select Control Panel from the Administration Tab. 2. Select Configure Timers... The Set Timeout Durations screen displays. 3. Select Sleep Timeout from theTimers screen. The Set Timeout Durations Sleep Timeout screen displays.
System Administration 4. Using either the scroll buttons or the numeric keypad, select the desired setting, and then select Save. 5. Select Save on the Set Timeout Durations screen to return to the Control Panel screen. NOTE The Sleep Mode setting cannot be less than the Low-Power Mode setting. NOTE In European Markets, the legally mandated EMC directive is to keep the sleep timeout setting below 1 hour (60 minutes).
System Administration Features Timeout The Feature Timeout option controls how long the current feature parameters will remain in effect after the user has made a selection. The Feature timer can be set between 0 and 99 minutes. The default value for this feature is 5 minutes. 1. Select Control Panelfrom the Administration tab. 2. Select Configure Timers.... The Set Timeout Durationsscreen displays. 3. Select Features Timeout. The Set Timeout Durations Feature Timeoutscreen displays.
System Administration 4. Using either the scroll buttons or the numeric keypad, select the desired setting, and then select Save. 5. Select Save on the Set Timeout Durations screen to return to the Control Panel screen. File Deletion Timeout The file deletion timeout feature is enabled when the user wishes to keep a specific file for a period longer than 24 hours. 1. Select Control Panel from the Administration tab. 2. Select Configure Timers . . The Set Timeout Durations screen displays. 3.
System Administration 6. Select Print Interrupt Timeout The Print Interrupt Timeout screen displays. 7. Using either the scroll buttons or the numeric keypad, select the desired setting, and then select Save. 8. Select Save to return to the Control Panel screen. Calibrate Touch Screen Your User Interface Touch Screen is calibrated when it is installed. Calibration aligns the cursor to the place on the screen that you touch.
System Administration For more information on DHCP, see the Setting Up DHCP section of this chapter for details. If you are not already logged in as System Administrator, you are prompted for the Administrator password when you select Network Setup. Contact your System Administrator for the password if required. NOTE Whether you enter the network settings using the Web Printer Management Tool or the User Interface, entering them in one place affects the other. 4. Select Machine Info from the Services menu.
System Administration NOTE Make sure the DHCP checkbox is not checked. Otherwise the IP Address, Gateway and Netmask options cannot be selected. 3. Use the numeric touch pad to enter the IP Address in the format nn.nnn.nn.nnn. 4. Select Enter. Setting up IP Gateway 1. Select the Services button on the Control Panel, followed by Machine Info > Administration Tab > Network Setup. 2. Select Gateway from the Network Setup screen. The IP Gateway screen displays. 3. Enter the Gateway in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.
System Administration Setting up Netmask 1. Select the Services button on the Control Panel, followed by Machine Info > Administration Tab > Network Setup. 2. Select Netmask from the Network Setup screen. The IP Netmask screen displays. 3. Enter the Subnet Mask in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. 4. Select Enter. The Network Setup screen displays. 5. Select Save.
System Administration 2. Select the DHCP checkbox. This will disable the IP Address, Gateway, and Netmask fields. 3. Select Save to return to the Administration tab. It is recommended that you reboot the controller after changing to the DHCP option. If you choose to set up the network settings using the Web Printer Management Tool, refer to the Web Printer Management Tool online Help or the FreeFlow Accxes Print Server and Web Printer Management Tool Setup Guide for more information.
Machine Information 4 This chapter describes the features available within the Machine Information screen. A quick overview of each of the Machine Information tabs is provided, followed by the detailed steps to access and modify settings to meet your requirements.
Machine Information 2. Select Machine Infoon the Services Menu. The screen displays the following fields of information: Linear Usage This is the amount of media that has passed through the machine. Area Usage This is the media used in square foot measurement. Control SW (Software Version) The FreeFlow Accxes Controller Server software version will be displayed here. IP Address The IP Address will be displayed with IPv4 first and then the IPv6 addresses.
Machine Information 3. Select Media Status and Setup. The Media Status and Setup screen includes the following information: • Media Source (Roll/Trays/Manual Feed-in Shelf) • Series (ANSI, ARCH, ISO, etc.) • Type/Thickness (Type = Bond, Vellum, Film) (Thickness = (Light, Ordinary, Heavy) • Size Installed (currently loaded in the Roll/Tray) • Status (Amount Remaining = Full, Low, Empty) 4. Select the Media Series corresponding with the Media Source you intend to use. The Media Series screen displays. 5.
Machine Information 6. Select Close to return to the Machine Information screen. NOTE In order for the 6279 to successfully complete a print job, the print job attributes, such as the media size and type must be supported by the printer. The printer must be equipped with the print media in the correct size to print. If the attributes specified by the print job are not supported by the printer, a media mismatch occurs and the printer is unable to print the job or will print the job on different media.
Machine Information The Print Reports tab will also allow the user to print diagnostic prints. The use of standard test patterns helps determine the root cause of image quality problems.
Machine Information • Printer Configuration - A one page configuration report will print. • Printer Settings - A one page Printer Settings report will print. • Pen Palette - A multi-page Pen Palette Settings report will print. • PostScript - A postscript report prints if postscript is loaded. • All - All the above listed reports will print as a single job. 5.
Machine Information • Minimal - prints the configuration data of the 6279 Printer. • Normal - prints the configuration data and settings information. • Full - prints the configuration data, settings information and pen palettes information. • PostScript - requires a license and will print a PostScript test page. Configuration Test Sample Report (Printer) NOTE This report is a sample of what the printout will resemble.
Machine Information Setup Test Print Sample Report (Printer Settings) NOTE This report is a sample of what the printout will resemble.
Machine Information Pen Palette Sample Report NOTE This report is just a sample of what the printout will resemble.
Machine Information PostScript Test Sample Report NOTE This report is a sample of what the printout will resemble.
Machine Information Accessing Machine Configuration 1. Select the Services button on the Control Panel. The Services Menu displays. 2. Select Machine Info on the Services Menu. 3. Select the Machine Configurationtab.
Machine Information Administration Tab The Administration tab is accessed and maintained by an assigned System Administrator if the environment warrants it. Therefore access may be password protected, as indicated by the lock and key symbol. See your System Administrator for requests associated with the features below. This feature provides many behind the scenes advanced settings for the printer, such as network settings to connect to a remote printer and control panel changes.
Machine Information 3. Select the Administration tab. 4. Enter the Administrator password if required when selecting a feature. For more detailed information about the Administration Tab, refer to Chapter 3, System Administration.
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5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to replace consumables and clean the machine. • Replacing Consumables - Loading Toner - Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle • Cleaning the Machine Replacing Consumables The machine comes with the following consumables. We recommend using these consumables because they have been made according to standards that match the specifications of the machine. TIP The use of consumables not recommended by Xerox may impair image quality and machine performance.
Maintenance Handling Consumables • Follow the instructions on the packaging when storing consumables. • When storing Toner Cartridges, it is best to store them horizontally rather than upright. • Do not unpack consumables until they are needed. • Avoid storing consumables in: - Hot and humid locations - Locations close to a fire - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Dusty locations • Before using consumables, carefully read the instructions and precautions on the packaging.
Maintenance 2. Locate a replacement Toner Cartridge. Gently shake the Toner Cartridge about 20 times so the toner will load smoothly. 3. Attach the Toner Cartridge to the Toner Supply Port. 4. Align the notch on the Toner Cartridge with the right side of the Toner Supply Port. 5. Lower the left side of the Toner Cartridge, and push the toner cartridge into the Toner Supply Port until it clicks. 6. Slide the Toner Supply Lever to the left, aligning it with the triangular symbol.
Maintenance 7. Tap the top of the Toner Cartridge repeatedly until all toner in the cartridge is loaded. 8. Slide the lever to the right, aligning it with the triangular symbol. 9. Remove the Toner Cartridge by pulling it up. 10. Close the Toner Supply Port Cover. Dispose of used Toner Cartridges as instructed in your replacement toner package.
Maintenance Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle When the Waste Toner Bottle is full, a message will appear on the Touch Screen. Solve the problem as instructed below. WARNING See the warning and special instructions on waste toner bottles regarding safe handling and disposal. TIP When replacing the Waste Toner Bottle, toner may spill and dirty the floor. We recommend placing paper on the floor beforehand. 1.
Maintenance 3. Pull open the Waste Toner Bottle Door on the right hand side of the machine to access the Waste Toner Bottle. 4. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle by gently lifting the bottle up and pulling it out toward you, then pulling the bottle down. 5. Cover the hole of the removed Waste Toner Bottle with the provided cap. TIP Dispose of the used Waste Toner Bottle as instructed in your replacement package.
Maintenance 6. Install the new Waste Toner Bottle. NOTE When you install a new Waste Toner Bottle in the provided area, make sure the bottle rests behind the small lip at the bottom to hold the bottle firmly in place. Otherwise the machine may not detect that the bottle is in place. 7. Close the Waste Toner Bottle Door. 8. Move the Upper Unit Release Lever toward you. TIP This lever must be pulled toward you before you can close the Upper Unit.
Maintenance 9. Firmly push the Upper Unit down until it latches. NOTE If you do not attach the Waste Toner Bottle correctly, a message will appear on the Touch Screen when you close the Upper Unit, and the machine will not come to a Ready state. Cleaning the Machine This section instructs you on how to clean the machine. Do not use cleaning agents other than water, a neutral detergent, or Xerox Platen Glass, Lens and Mirror Cleaner.
Problem Solving 6 This chapter describes problems that may occur with the machine and the recommended solutions. Chapter topics include: • General Problems • Problems during Printing • Error Messages • Paper Jams General Problems This section describes problems that may occur with the machine and the troubleshooting procedures to solve the problems. If the machine does not work properly after you perform the troubleshooting recommended in the pages below, then contact your Xerox Customer Support Center.
Problem Solving Table 16: General Problems Error The Touch Screen is dark. Remedy • Verify that the machine is connected to a correctly rated power supply, that the power plug is plugged in, and that the power switches and the circuit breaker switch are in the On positions. • If the Power Saver button is on the Control panel is lit, the machine is in Power Saver mode. Select the Power Saver button to cancel the Power Saver mode.
Problem Solving Table 17: Problems During Printing Symptoms Unable to Print. Remedy • Turn on the circuit breaker (main power switch) and the power switch. • Select the Machine Info button, and confirm that the printer is online. • Make sure the network cable is connected. • Check for an error message, and follow instructions on the Touch Screen to solve the problem. • Correctly set up the IP address. • Check if an interrupt operation is being performed. If so, cancel the interrupt operation.
Problem Solving Symptoms Dirt appears at equal intervals. Remedy • Print a few pages to try to remove dirt that could have gotten into the paper feed path. • If this does not solve the problem, contact your Xerox Customer Support Center. Internal parts may have become soiled. The print has black dots. Contact your Xerox Customer Support Center. Internal components may have become soiled. The print has black lines. Contact your Xerox Customer Support Center. Internal components may have become soiled.
Problem Solving Symptoms Toner smudges when rubbed with your finger. Toner is not fused to the paper. The paper is dirtied with toner. Remedy • Make sure media is not damp. If the media is damp, replace with new media. • Switch on the paper heater switch, if it is off. This switch is located next to the Waste Toner Bottle. • Load the correct type of media. • Make sure the correct media settings are selected. • Change the Sharpness setting.
Problem Solving Error Messages This section describes how to solve the problem when an error message appears. Error messages displayed will vary depending on your particular situation and the error involved. The messages will display as a pop up screen covering most of the screen below it. The error screen will provide a diagram and a textual description of the problem and any directions to follow. See the example below.
Problem Solving NOTE If a piece of jammed paper remains inside the machine, the paper jam message will not disappear from the Touch Screen. If a paper jam message displays again after you have cleared the paper jam, paper is probably jammed at another location. Clear this by following the message instructions. When you finish clearing a paper jam, printing automatically resumes from the state before the paper jam occurred.
Problem Solving 1. If the paper jam is in Drawer 1, gently pull out the Media Drawer for Rolls 1 and 2 media. If you have a four-roll configuration and the paper jam is in Drawer 2, gently pull out the Media Drawer for Rolls 3 and 4 media.
Problem Solving 2. If the paper jam is in the Drawer Cover, locate the Drawer Cover Latch on the right hand side and pull it forward to open it. Remove the paper and then firmly push the Drawer Cover back to its closed position. 3. If the lead edge of the media is folded or badly damaged in any way, unload it manually: a) Rewind the media on the roll from which the jam has occurred by rotating it toward you. b) Pull the desired amount of damaged paper out toward you and cut straight across with scissors.
Problem Solving c) Reload the paper by rotating the roll until the lead edge is gripped by the roller. The machine will then automatically advance the paper. 4. If the paper on the roll is somewhat damaged or wrinkled, press the Media Advance button: The machine will advance the paper and cut the lead edge. NOTE If you wish you cut a longer amount of paper, press and hold down the Media Advance button until is cuts the desired amount.
Problem Solving 5. Remove the trimmed piece of paper from the Cutter Area. 6. Gently close the Media Drawer until it latches. Paper Jams in Tray 3 or Tray 4 If your machine has cut sheet trays installed and a jam occurs, remove the jammed paper and reload the paper in the cut sheet trays in accordance with the following procedure.
Problem Solving 1. Gently pull out the top media tray drawer for Tray 3 or the bottom media tray for Tray 4. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Gently push in the media tray to close it.
Problem Solving Paper Jams in Manual Feed-in Shelf (Bypass) Remove paper jams from the Manual Feed-in Shelf by following the procedure below. 1. If the jammed paper is visible in the Manual Feed-in Shelf, pull it out toward you to remove it. NOTE Avoid damaging the paper. Make sure no pieces of paper remain in the machine.
Problem Solving 2. If the jammed paper is not visible in the Manual Feed-in Shelf, lift up the Upper Unit Release Latch to release the Upper Unit. 3. Use both hands to open the Upper Unit. 4. Pull the jammed media slowly toward you to remove it. 5. Gently remove the paper, taking care not to tear it. If the paper is torn, make sure to remove all torn paper from the machine.
Problem Solving 6. Pull the Upper Unit Release Lever toward you. NOTE Be sure to touch only the green part of the lever. 7. Firmly close the Upper Unit until it latches. Paper Jams in the Upper Unit Remove paper jams in the Upper Unit by following the procedure below.
Problem Solving WARNING Do not touch any of the high temperature components in the machine when removing paper jams. Take care not to get your fingers caught. 1. Lift up the Upper Unit Release Latch. 2. Use both hands to lift up the Upper Unit.
Problem Solving 3. Pull the jammed paper slowly towards you to remove it. NOTE Check for and remove any torn pieces of media. Remaining fragments can cause future jams and image quality defects. 4. Pull the green Upper Unit Release Lever forward. 5. Gently lower the Upper Unit firmly into place.
Problem Solving Paper Jams in the Fuser Follow the procedure below to remove paper jams in the Fuser. 1. Lift up the Upper Unit Release Latch.
Problem Solving 2. Using both hands, lift the Upper Unit to open it. 3. Using one of the Green Levers on each side of the Fuser Door, lift the Fuser Door to locate the jammed paper. WARNING Do not touch any part of the Fuser Door except the green lever. Components are hot. Take care not to get your fingers caught. 4. While holding the Fuser Door open, pull the jammed paper out the back. NOTE Take care not to tear the paper. If the paper is torn, make sure to remove all torn paper from the machine.
Problem Solving 5. Close the Fuser Door. 6. Pull the green Upper Unit Release Lever forward. 7. Firmly push down the Upper Unit to close it.
Appendix 7 This chapter contains Xerox 6279 Wide Format diagrams, descriptions, and specifications about the following: • Space, Electrical and Environmental Requirements • Specifications • Options • Client Tools • Cautions and Limitations Space, Electrical, and Environmental Requirements The diagram below illustrates the minimum clearances required for normal operation, consumables replacement, and maintenance of your Xerox 6279 Wide Format Solution with FreeFlow Access Print Server.
Appendix The tables below provide space requirements and machine dimensions. Table 18: Space Requirements Height 84” (2135mm) clearance from floor to nearest overhead obstruction within the floor space requirement Width 140” (3550mm) recommended, 109” (2770mm) minimum Depth 132” (3347mm) Table 19: Machine Dimensions Height 55.1” (1400mm) - with UI Width 61” (1550mm) - with UI Depth 33.
Appendix 2 Tray Option Weight Ship Weight 141.1 lb (63 kg) 183 lb (83 kg) The tables below detail the temperature and humidity requirements, and heat emission and audible noise details. Table 21: Environmental Requirements Temperature Range 50 - 89 degrees Farenheit (10 - 32 degrees Celsius) Humidity 15 - 85% Relative Humidity Table 22: Heat Emission and Audible Noise Printer Base UI Heat Emission 7319 BTU/hr Running 1768 BTU/hr Standby None Audible Noise 7.
Appendix Warm up time 3 minutes (when the room temperature is 72 degrees Farenheit/22 degrees Celsius) First print out time 30 seconds (Roll1, E/A0 size) Image loss External diameter of roll paper (remaining roll paper) 100mm or more: 5mm or less Less than 100mm: 8mm or less Cut paper (on Bypass Sheet Feeder): 5mm or less (applied to the image with coverage specified by ROM pattern) The width of border erase is 3mm or less on both side edges, lead edge and trail edge (ignoring variation in paper width
Appendix Table 26: Media Types and Weight Media Source Type EO Weight NACO Weight Roll Bond Tracing Paper Film T-Bond 60-110 gsm 90-112 gsm 75- 100 µm 18-20 lb 90-112 gsm 4 mil 18 lb Tray Bond 60-110 gsm 18-20 lb Manual Feed-in Shelf Bond Tracing Paper Film T-Bond 60-110 gsm 90-112 gsm 75-100 µm 18-20 lb 90-112 gsm 4 mil 18 lb The table below lists the print speeds for various media, at 7D and 9D/minute.
Appendix Table 27: Print Speeds Speed Size LEL ppm SEL ppm 7D/minute US Media Size Arch A Arch B Arch C Arch D Arch E ANSI A ANSI B ANSI C ANSI D ANSI E EO Media Size ISO Sizes A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 15.2 12.6 9.6 6.9 NA 15.5 13.3 10.0 7.3 NA 15.6 12.9 10.2 7.0 NA NA 9.6 6.9 4.7 3.0 NA 10.0 7.3 4.9 3.1 NA 10.2 7.0 5.0 3.0 9D/minute US Media Size Arch A Arch B Arch C Arch D Arch E ANSI A ANSI B ANSI C ANSI D ANSI E EO Media Size ISO Sizes A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 19.4 15.8 11.4 9.0 NA 19.8 16.9 12.0 9.6 NA 20.
Appendix Table 29: FreeFlow Accxes Print Server Internal Integrated Print Server Memory 2 GB (max 3 GB with optional 1 GB) Hard Disk Drive 80 GB or better Ports USB 2.0 scanner interface Serial RS232 (service only) Network protocols TCP/IP 10/100/1000; LPR Standard Data Formats HPGL/2 (HP 750C emulation), HP-RTL (HP 750C emulation), TIFF 6.0 (including LZW), CALS 1&2, CalComp 906/907/951/PCI, FileNET, NIRS, CGM, VCGL, VRF, Versatec Data Standards, Xerox Emulation 150.
Appendix Table 30: Power Power Frequency (applied to IOT) 50Hz ± 5% or 60Hz ± 5% (compatible with both 50Hz and 60Hz) Rated Voltage IOT: AC 208-240V, -10% to +10% of the rated voltage Power Cord Receptacles The IOT will have an IEC-320-20C (Inlet) Power Source One 208-240V 20A circuit with 1 receptacle is required. One dual 115V, 15A outlet for Accxes Controller and UI Power is required. One each additional 115V, 15A outlet will be needed to enable an optional Wide Format Scanner or an optional Stacker.
Appendix The following tables provide magnification lists (shown in percentages) for prints and copies. Table 33: Magnification (%) Original Size A4 A3 JIS B3 A2 JIS B2 A1 JIS B1 A0 A4 100 141.4 173.2 200 245 282.8 x x A3 70.7 100 122.5 141.4 173.2 200 x x JIS B3 61.3 81.6 100 122.5 141.4 163.3 x x A2 50 70.7 86.6 100 122.5 141.4 173.2 200 A1 35.3 50 61.3 70.7 86.6 100 122.5 141.4 A0 25 35.3 43.3 50 61.3 70.7 86.
Appendix Options The Xerox 6279 Wide Format base printer (product code LXE), at a speed of 7D/minute, comes equipped with 2 rolls. In addition, the following options are available.
Appendix Product Name Notes Instant Accxes A Web Printer Management Tool application that allows users to define up to 10 folders on the controller’s hard drive and specify printing options for each one. The folders appear as shared drives on the network that users can copy to their desktop. Any file placed (through a drag and drop operation) in the folder is printed with the assigned printing options.
Appendix Cautions on Operating the Machine CAUTION Always follow the correct procedures for powering the machine on and off. Failure to power the machine on and off correctly may damage the machine memory and cause malfunctions. CAUTION Do not leave the Upper Unit open for more than ten minutes. Doing so may result in deterioration of the image quality.
