Xerox 8400 manual Supported Papers, Paper Usage Guidelines

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Phaser® 8400 Color Printer

Supported Papers

This topic includes:

"Paper Usage Guidelines" on page 2-6

"Paper Storage Guidelines" on page 2-10

"Paper that May Damage Your Printer" on page 2-10

Follow the guidelines in these tables to ensure the best print quality and avoid printer jams. For best results, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media specified for your printer; they are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your Phaser 8400 Color Printer.

Caution

Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other speciality media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee.

Note

The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details. (Free Color Printer customers are not eligible for this coverage.)

Paper Usage Guidelines

The printer accommodates most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty media. Only Tray 1 accommodates custom size paper.

Use Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies; print quality may vary with other transparencies.

Do not use transparencies with stripes on the side.

Use only supported envelopes.

Use only paper envelopes. Do not use padded envelopes.

Use business/official and Baronial style envelopes with diagonal seams, not side seams.

Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips.

Do not use pre-punched paper.

Do not print CD labels.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Contents Printing ContentsConnections & Networks Phaser 8400 Color Printer IiiTroubleshooting Contents Copyright 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved FeaturesPrinter Tour Printer FeaturesFeatures Printer Configuration Available ConfigurationsPrinter Tour 8400BDSide View Front ViewBack View Upgrades Printer Options and UpgradesTop View OptionsResources ColorInformation Source Front Panel Front Panel FeaturesFront Panel Layout Front Panel Error and Warning MessagesMenu Map Print IconInformation Pages Available Printer Drivers Printer DriversDriver Source Description Windows PostScript Driver Windows Feature 2000, XP Macintosh 98, Me Printer Driver FeaturesPrinter Drivers Server 2003Managing Your Printer CentreWare Internet Services isPrinter’s IP Address Launching CentreWare isLaunching PhaserSMART from CentreWare is PhaserSMARTPrintingScout Managing Your PrinterAccessing the Startup Printer SettingsUsing the Printer’s Front Panel Using CentreWare isAccessing Intelligent Ready Mode Accessing Power SaverPrinter Settings Printing the StartupAccessing Load Paper Timeout Accessing Protected Mode Using CentreWare isClick Properties Selecting Trays Selecting Tray SettingsUsing the Front Panel Adjusting Front Panel BrightnessSelecting Printer Language Adjusting Front Panel ContrastTypes of Fonts FontsResident Printer Fonts Viewing a List of Resident FontsPrinting a List of Resident Fonts Using a PC Printer DriverFonts Downloading Fonts Using a Mac Printer DriverDownloading Fonts from CentreWare Font Management Utility Click Open PrinterDownloading Fonts from a Mac9.x only Registering Your Printer Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROMPrinting Guidelines Changing PaperChanging Paper Tray SetupTray 8400-003 8400-004 Changing Paper Paper Usage Guidelines Supported PapersPrint these envelopes from any tray Supported PapersPrint these envelopes from Tray 1 only Or A4 210 x 297 mm Or Letterhead Letter 8.5 x 11 Plain PaperTransparency Card StockCards BusinessPhoto Paper PostcardsPaper that May Damage Your Printer Paper Storage GuidelinesLoading Paper in Tray Basic PrintingBasic Printing 8400-052 Loading Paper in Trays 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Factors Affecting Printer Performance Setting Printing Options Adjusting Printing OptionsSelecting Printing Preferences in Windows Selecting Properties for an Individual Job WindowsPrinting Options for Windows Operating Systems Adjusting Printing OptionsSelecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac Selecting Print-Quality ModesMac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver Printers and Cmyk Using ColorMonitors and RGB Using Color Adjusting Color Using TekColor CorrectionImage Processing Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver Color Sampler PagesAutomatic 2-Sided Printing Sided PrintingGuidelines Sided Printing Binding PreferencesSelect Tray 1, 2, 3, or Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me Duplex printing on the Page Setup tabClick Properties Mac OSTransparencies Transparencies Printing Transparencies in TrayPrinting Transparencies in Tray 2, 3, or Insert transparencies into the tray Buying and Storing Envelopes EnvelopesEnvelopes Preparing to PrintPrinting Envelopes in Tray Printing Envelopes in Tray 2, 3, or 8400-083 Labels, Business and Index Cards Labels, Business and Index Cards Printing Labels in TrayPrinting Labels in Tray 2, 3, or 8400-081 Printing Business and Index Cards in Tray Printing High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray Printing High Resolution Photo PaperSpecialty Paper Specialty Paper Printing High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray 2, 3, or8400-092 Specialty Paper Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Printing Weatherproof Paper Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray 2, 3, or Single-sided printing Sided printing Size Range Printing Option Custom Size PaperCustom Size Paper Loading Custom Size Paper in TrayPrinting Separation Pages Advanced OptionsAdvanced Options Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet Sheets PerPrinting Booklets Mirror Image Negative Image Printing Negative and Mirror ImagesWindows NT driver ScalingMac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver Image Smoothing Printing WatermarksPrinting Cover Pages Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper SourcePrinting Secure Print Jobs Sending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs to the PrinterDeleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs Printing Proof and Saved Print JobsSupplies and Recycling Routine Maintenance ItemsSupplies ConsumablesSupplies and Recycling RecyclingConnections Networks Setting an IP Address Printer SetupConnections and IP Address Ethernet Connection RecommendedConnections and IP Address Setting a Static IP Address on Your ComputerRight-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties Click Add, then click Internet Protocol TCP/IPUSB Connection Installing the Printer Driver Connection SetupParallel Connection Macintosh EtherTalk Information Comments Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP AddressDynamic Domain Name Service Ddns DNS Setup Using CentreWare Internet ServicesOther Resources Release Host Name Set to noCentreWare Internet Service is Using CentreWare SoftwarePrinter Management Software CentreWare DP for NetWare Feature BenefitCentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console CentreWare WebJob Accounting Using Printer Management FeaturesMaiLinX Alerts Click Save SettingsUsage Profile Reports Click Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports Xerox Usage Analysis ToolClick Save Changes Click Usage ProfileSelect Install Printer Driver Quick CD-ROM Install StepsWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Preliminary StepsMicrosoft TCP/IP Protocol Other Methods of InstallationWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Click the Create a New Port button Add Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box Xerox TCP/IP Port MonitorClick OK to exit Printer Properties Http//printer-ip-addressipp Microsoft IPP PortVerifying Settings Printing the ConfigurationVerifying Driver Installation To print the ConfigurationPrinting a Test Windows NT Windows NT Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP ProtocolClick New Port Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP Status column Started Startup column Automatic Verifying InstallationWindows 98 and Windows Me Windows 98 and Windows Me Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window PhaserPort SoftwareWindows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting Windows 98 and Windows Me Macintosh Enabling and Using EtherTalkRequirements Mac OSQuick Install Steps for Mac OS Enabling and Using TCP/IPSetting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP Creating an LPR Printer with LaserWriter 8.5.1 or HigherCreating an AppSocket Printer with LaserWriter PhaserPort for Mac OS System RequirementsRequirements Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, VersionVerify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 RendezvousCreating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, VersionDeselect Use default queue on server box Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 Quick Setup Configuration Software for NetWare NetworksAdvanced Setup Novell enable is OnNovell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS Novell NetWare TroubleshootingNovell NetWare Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Verifying the Network Settings Novell Directory Services BinderyPrinting a Document Unix Linux Quick Install StepsFrom the Printer From Your Computer Additional ResourcesUnix Linux Select Download Software Drivers & UtilitiesTroubleshooting PhaserSMART Technical Support Automatic Diagnostic ToolsFront Panel i Button Jam at the Exit Cover Paper JamsPaper Jams Close the front cover 8400-028 Jam at the Front Cover 8400-014 Remove jammed paper 8400-028 8400-005 Jam at Tray Jam at Tray 2, 3, or 8400-004 8400-021 8400-005 Paper Type Print-Quality ProblemsPrint-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Random Light Stripes Predominate Light StripesProblem Solution Smudges or Smears Color SettingsTransparency Images Are Too Light or Too DarkAdding Ink MaintenanceMaintenance 8400-098 Emptying the Waste Tray 8400-036 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 8400-032 Cleaning the Paper Release Blade 8400-080 Cleaning the Maintenance Kit Wiper Blade Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Status Messages Front Panel MessagesFront Panel Messages Errors and WarningsMessage Description Paper jam-Remove Paper From Tray Ink sticks jammed Open and close Shutting down, use power switch to restart Moving and Repacking the Printer Precautions for Moving the PrinterDocumentation CD-ROM Moving and Repacking the Printer Moving the Printer Within the Office28 kg 60 lbs Preparing the Printer for Shipment 8400-035 8400-036 28 kg 60 lbs Support Additional ResourcesInfoSMART Web Links Resource LinkElectrical Safety User SafetyOperational Safety Maintenance SafetyAppendix a Printer Supplies Moving the Printer Symbols Marked on the Product Warranty Environmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Appendix C Performance SpecificationsUnited States Regulatory InformationEuropean Union CanadaAppendix D Appendix D Material Safety Data Sheet Product Recycling Disposal Index Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-1Index Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-2Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-3 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-4 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-5 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-6 Phaser 8400 Color Printer Index-7
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The Xerox 8400 is a notable model in the realm of color laser printing, specifically designed for businesses and professionals seeking high-quality output and efficient productivity. Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Xerox 8400 was recognized for its advanced technological features that revolutionized the way color documents were produced in the office setting.

One of the defining characteristics of the Xerox 8400 is its impressive printing speed. Capable of producing up to 16 pages per minute in color and 20 pages per minute in black and white, it allowed users to handle large printing volumes with ease. This made it an ideal choice for offices that required quick turnaround times for marketing materials, reports, and other color-intensive documents.

The Xerox 8400 utilizes a unique laser print technology that ensures crisp and vibrant color output. With a maximum print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, it delivers sharp text and smooth gradations in images, catering to the needs of graphic design and professional printing. The device supports various media types, including heavy paper stock and transparencies, which broadens its versatility and usability for different applications.

Another key feature of the Xerox 8400 is its advanced color management. The printer includes sophisticated tools and software that allow users to calibrate colors accurately, ensuring consistency across prints. These features are particularly advantageous for businesses dealing with branding, where color precision is paramount to maintain brand standards.

The Xerox 8400 is also equipped with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for individuals at all skill levels. With its intuitive controls and display panel, managing printing jobs and navigating settings is straightforward. Additionally, the printer supports various connectivity options, including parallel and USB connections, which facilitate compatibility with a wide range of computers and networks.

Furthermore, the Xerox 8400 was designed with efficiency in mind. It employs a modular architecture, which allows for easy upgrades and maintenance, ensuring the system can adapt to changing business needs. The printer's energy-saving features not only minimize operational costs but also align with growing environmental concerns.

In conclusion, the Xerox 8400 represents a blend of speed, quality, and practicality in the color laser printer market. With its superior printing technology, robust feature set, and commitment to efficiency, it has earned its place as a reliable workhorse for businesses striving to enhance their printing capabilities. Whether for small offices or larger corporate environments, the Xerox 8400 continues to be a significant asset for high-quality color printing requirements.