Xerox 6100 Print Density, Chain Inputbins

Configuration Menu

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-10

Print Density

This menu item allows you to adjust the amount of toner applied during the prin ting

process.

Chain Inputbins

»Note:

This menu item is available only if an optional media cassette is installed.

Menu Engine/Print Density [Yellow, Magenta, Cyan and Black]

Purpose Adjusts toner (color) density.

Choices -4 to +4 (lowest to highest density)

Default 0

Notes L = Light, D = Dark

For instructions on adjusting print density, refer to the magicolor 6100 DeskLa se r

Utilities and Documentation

CD-ROM and the color calibration kit shipped with

your printer.

Menu Engine/Chain Inputbins

Purpose Allows you to “chain” cassettes (inputbins) so that when the first cassette

empties, the printer automatically draws media from the other cassette.

Choices On—Switch to the next cassette with the same size and type of media when the

default cassette is empty.

Off—Don’t switch cassettes; use only the default cassette.

Default On

Contents

Main Page Contents 1 About Your Printer 2 Printer Driver Configuration 3 Everyday Operations and Printer Care 4 Advanced Printer Operations 5 Options 6 Printer Jams and Troubleshooting Page 7 Repacking the Printer A Technical Specifications B Notices C Documentation on CD-ROM Page Page Introduction Standard Product Documentation Manuals on the CD-ROM magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Documentation and Software + Typographic Conventions Printer Components magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-4 Printer Components 030 ti Control Panel About Your Printer 1-5 Control Panel Control Panel Indicators When this indicator is blinking, the printer is warming up or is in Energy Saver mode. Control Panel magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-6 Control Panel Keys Note: Configuration Menu Configuration Menu About Your Printer 1-7 Language Sample Page Calibration Page Engine Error Recovery Energy Saver Print Density Chain Inputbins This menu item is available only if an optional media cassette is installed. Network IP (Internet) Address HW (Hardware) Address Subnet Mask Connection Timeout Ethernet Speed Default Router NMS1NMS3 NMSx Community Name xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx NMSx Address Configuration Menu NMSx Access Service Page Count Clear Care Page Selecting the Crown Port Configuring the Printer Driver magicolor Windows 95/98 Configuration Methods Page Configuring the Printer Driver Printer Driver Configuration 2-5 Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Configuration Methods Note: Page 32-bit SuperDriver Setup Printer Driver Controls for Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0 Configuring Paper Options Printer Driver Configuration 2-9 Paper Size Copies magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-10 Collate Reverse Page Order Orientation Printer Driver Configuration 2-11 Paper Source Different Paper for 1st Page 1st Page Paper Graphic Duplex/Booklet Page Page Page magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-16 N-up Style Buttons Border Line Watermark Scaling Printer Driver Configuration 2-17 First Page Only Button In Background Edit Watermark Button Editing an Existing Watermark Adding a New Watermark See Configuring Watermark Edit Options on page 2-19 for a description of Watermark Edit options. Deleting a Watermark Configuring Watermark Edit Options Watermark Graphic Default Button Page magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-22 Color Color Match Composite Black Resolution Fine Mode Detail Button Page Configuring Device Options Installable Options, Installed Option Lists, and Options Graphic Information on the About Tab Sharing the Printer 6100 DeskLaser Installation Guide Using the Crown Print Monitor Components The Crown Print Monitor uses TCP/IP socket 35 for high-performance data transfer. Viewing the Crown Print Monitor When printing, do not cancel a print job in the Crown Print Monitor while the job is paused. Page Page Media Sizes Loading the Media Cassette Paper Specifications Prepare the Paper Load the Cassette Using Letterhead and Memo Media Loading and Printing Letterhead and Memo Media Using Media Other Than Paper Using Envelopes Loading and Printing Envelopes Using Glossy Stock Loading and Printing Glossy Stock Using Labels Loading and Printing Labels If your label stock has a top-of-page, place the top-of-page toward the right side of the cassette. Using Thick Stock Using Transfer Media Loading and Printing Transfer Media Using Transparencies Loading and Printing Transparencies Imageable Areas Working Within the Imageable Area Duplexing and Imageable Area Imageable Areas Everyday Operations and Printer Care 3-15 Imageable Area Plain Paper Note: Imageable Areas magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-16 Glossy Stock, Labels, Thick Stock, Transfer Media, Transparencies Envelopes Print orientation is determined by your application. Using Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge Life Refilled Toner Cartridges Ordering Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge Storage Replacing a Toner Cartridge Do not hold the toner cartridge vertically. Page Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge Page The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Dont force it. Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle Replacing the Cleaning Roller Page Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replacing the Ozone Filter Handling the Printer Page Cleaning the Printer Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables before cleaning. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose bevor Sie den Drucker reinigen. Guidelines for Cleaning Inside the Printer Cleaning the Transfer Unit A dry cotton cloth and dry cotton swab are required for these procedures. Page Page Cleaning the OPC Belt Cartridge Cleaning the Laser Lens A dry cotton cloth or dry cotton swab is required for this procedure. Cleaning the Paper Exit Rollers A dry cotton cloth is required for this procedure. Page Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Everyday Operations and Printer Care 3-39 Maintenance Schedule Cleaning Schedule You should perform a thorough cleaning every 30,000 single-sided pages or 12 months. Preventive Maintenance Schedule magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-40 Everyday Operations and Printer Care 3-41 Replacement Schedule magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-42 Page High-Resolution Printing Minimum System Memory Requirements Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel Port ECP Setting Instructions Cassette Chaining Enabling/Disabling Cassette Chaining Using the Configuration Menu Duplex (2-Sided) Printing Manual Duplexing Auto Duplexing Printing Sample Pages Printing a Sample Page Updating the Printer Driver/Monitor You can view online help by clicking on any Help button. magicolor Updating System Software What's Next? Page Additional Media Handling Media Cassettes Envelope Adapter Postcard Adapter (Japanese Model Only) Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) What's in the Kit? Unpacking the LFU Installing the LFU Page Page 098mati.eps Page Page Duplex Unit Page Page Dual In-Line Memory Modules Installation Procedure Page Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to align it with the connector. Page Page Page Automatic Jam Recovery Ensure that the media in the cassette is flat, especially on the leading edge. Preventing Media Jams Do not fan transparencies since this causes static. Understanding the Media Path Page Media Jam Status Messages Removing Media Jams Misfeed Jams Inner Jams, Outer and Drum Jams i Be careful not to touch the transfer drum while removing jammed media. Duplex Unit Jams Open the paper guide using the inner paper guide tab to avoid damaging the duplex unit. Page Be careful not to touch the transfer drum while removing jammed media. Other Jams Installation Troubleshooting Status and Service Messages Status and Service Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-15 Status Messages Note: Status messages are not displayed while the printer is off line. Status and Service magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-16 Status and Service Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-17 Status and Service magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-18 Status and Service Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-19 Service Messages Status and Service magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-20 Testing Ethernet Communication ipaddress Page Printer Problem Checklist Installation Guide DeskLaser magicolor 6100 OPC Belt Cartridge Problems Control Panel Problems Paper Jam Message Stays On Printer Resets Printer Driver/Print Monitor Problems Output Problems 600x600, 1200x600 dpi Printing Unavailable at Rated Speed Blank Pages Not All Pages Print Duplex Unit Problems Print Quality Problems Image Defects Specific The following examples are based on 11"x17" media orientation. Colored Bands, Horizontal Banding Blurred or Lightly Stained Background Insufficient Gloss or Fusing Irregular Print, Mottled Image Missing Image at Edge Mixed Color Image, Color Misregistration Page Too Light Toner Smudges, Residual Images Uneven Print Density Vertical Streaking Dashed Lines Not Printing Placing a Service Call Page Page Storing the Printer Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations. Relocating the Printer Repacking the Printer clearly What's Involved? Remove the Cables and Media Tray(s) Remove the Toner Cartridges Prepare the Fuser Unit Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations. Page Change the Waste Toner Bottle Remove the Duplex Unit Page Remove the Lower Feeder Unit(s) Page Repack the Printer Checklist Repacking prominently Ensure the shipping carton rests squarely on top of the pallet. Dont ship these items if youre returning the printer for service. Strapping/Buckling Page Page Page Requirements Location Requirements Power Requirements Page Energy Star Compliance Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliance Recommended PC Configuration Engine and Controller magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Users GuideA-6 Engine and Controller Specifications The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm) . Engine Print SpeedSimplex Engine and Controller Technical Specifications A-7 Print SpeedDuplex The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm) . General Keyed toner cartridges are available from your local vendor. Consumable Life Expectancies Consumables for the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser are available from your local vendor. See the for a list of locations and telephone numbers. Engine and Controller Controller Technical Specifications A-9 Engine and Controller magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Users GuideA-10 Electrical Voltage and Power Current Engine and Controller Technical Specifications A-11 Environmental Engine and Controller magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Users GuideA-12 Physical Print Media Technical Specifications A-13 Print Media 6100 For the magicolor Print Media magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Users GuideA-14 Do not print on perforated paper (including 3-hole-punched paper). PC Cable Pinouts Technical Specifications A-15 PC Cable Pinouts Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel Notes to the Table Direction refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ45 Regulatory Technical Specifications A-17 Regulatory Warranty Considerations Consumables and Your Warranty Electrostatic Discharge and Your Warranty Page Manual Notice FCC Compliance Statement Canadian Users Notice Laser Safety International Notices Power Cord Voltage Page Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM Viewing the Documentation Using Adobe Acrobat Reader About Adobe Acrobat Reader Page Index A B C I-2 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideIndex D E I-3magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideIndex F G H I J K L M N O P I-6 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideIndex Q R S I-7magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideIndex T I-8 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideIndex U V W Y