Xerox 3117 manual About the User Guide

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About the User Guide

This User Guide provides information you need for setting up your printer.

It also provides all of the detailed instructions for using your printer and information for maintaining and troubleshooting the printer.

The Software User Guide which is the second section of this guide provides information you need for installing the supplied software and using its features.

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Xerox Corporation is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.

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•Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents Page About the User Guide Contents Redistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideCommon Linux Problems Important Precautions and Safety Information 17SAVE These Instructions Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European Countries Page Introduction You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Special FeaturesUp to 16 ppm in A4 17 ppm in Letter Printer Driver Features FeaturePrinter Components Front ViewRear View Description On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDsUnderstanding the Control Panel Cancel Button Function DescriptionSetting Up Your Printer Unpacking Components may differ from one country to anotherClearance Space Selecting a LocationCarefully remove all of packing tape from the printer Installing the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to openSetting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the trayLoad paper with the print side facing up Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on Printing a Demo Various Linux See Software User Guide Installing Printer SoftwareSystem Requirements Setting UP Your Printer Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Paper Type Capacitya Type and CapacitiesGuidelines for Paper and Special Materials Plain paperOnly use labels recommended for laser printers Through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may Using the Tray Verifying the Output LocationUsing Manual Feed Mode Printing on Special Materials Using Print Materials Press the button on the control panel Canceling a Print JobThere are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from the Printers folder ButtonMaintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storageRedistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Press Using the Toner Save ModeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Transfer Roller Consumables and Replacement PartsItems Yield Average Pick-up RollerSolving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist Check SolutionSolving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause SolutionSoftware User Guide. Try printing a But are blank Defective or out Toner Text is wrongGarbled, or Clearing Paper Jams Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Paper Feed Area Around the Toner CartridgeSolving Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Light or faded Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem Solution Print4.6. Contact your service representative Scratched. Install a new toner cartridgeDirty. Clean the LSU. See Cleaning the Inside on Change to a lighter weight pages. See PaperCharacters ScatterMisformed SkewWrinkles or Black pagesCurl Cartridge and install a new one. See Installing the Toner Troubleshooting Error MessagesLED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions You pressed Button while the printer is receiving DataFile in Use message Common Windows ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and Solution Appears duringCommon Linux Problems Etc/printcap fileAm trying to print a Length of the option string that can be passed toMemory usage Rotated and croppedYour software vendor to inform them of the issue Errors Owning the spooler daemon On my PCL or SPLError messages printing PrintingSolving Problems Specifications Printer Specifications Paper SpecificationsRandom Access Memory MB non expandable Printer SpecificationsSpecifications and Description Overview Paper SpecificationsXerox warranty or service agreements 16 to 43 lb 60 to 165 g/m2 bond Maximum size Legal Size mm/in. a Weight Capacity bSupported Sizes of Paper Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution PaperPaper Output Capacity Paper SpecificationsCategory Specifications Output Tray CapacityPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Index Page Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Basic PrintingSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Deleting a Page OverlayRemoving Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Printing a Document Basic PrintingOrientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Layout OptionsSize Paper TabCopies ScalingToner Save Mode Graphics TabPrinter Tab Other Features TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkEditing a Watermark Deleting a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page OverlaySharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Supported OS Using Your Printer in LinuxSystem Requirements Recommended CapacitiesInstalling the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Using the Configuration Tool Uninstalling the Printer DriverChanging Llpr Properties Windows 6 paper type, set