Chapter 2. Operator’s Overview

Chapter Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the operator tasks and the general

operation of the printer.

Operator Responsibilities

Table2 summarizes the responsibilities of the operator.

Table2. Operator Responsibilities
What to Do: When to Do It: Where to Find More Information:
Power on/offthe printer and
enable/disable attachments
As necessary “Controllingthe System Power” on page 56
“Enabling and Disabling Attachments”on page 63
Clean all functional areas of the
printer vOnce per day
vBefore and after printing
adhesive labels
“Cleaning the Printer”on page 88
Define and load forms As necessary “DefiningForms” on page 247
“Loading Forms (Simplex or Dual Simplex
Mode)”on page102
“Loading Forms (Duplex Mode)”on page 115
Thread forms (duplex mode),
ensure proper form alignment,
and verify side 2 printing
When loading new forms, after
a power on or restart, and after
any machine-detected errors
“Thread/Align Forms”on page 152. Also see
“VerificationMarks” on page224.
Change mode from duplex to
dual simplex, or dual simplex
to duplex
As necessary Changethe “Printer Mode” using “Switching
Printer Modes (Dual Simplex/Duplex)”on
page172
Empty stacker As necessary “Unloadingthe Stacker” on page 169
Check print quality and print
samples vAt the start of every shift
vBefore and during any
important jobs
“Checking Print Quality”on page 85
Adjust the print position As necessary “Adjustingthe Print Position” on page 68
Replenish and check supplies As indicated by messages on
the Display TouchScreen of the
affectedprinter
“Adding Fuser Oil”on page 179
“Changing the TonerCartridge” on page 182
“Checking the TonerCollector” on page 186
“Changing the TonerCollector” on page 188
“Changing the Developer Mix”on page 191
“Checking the Fine Filter”on page 200
“Changing the Fine Filter”on page 201
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