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Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer i
Contents
1 Features
2 Printing
Contents
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer ii
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer iii
3 Connections & Networks
Contents
Supplies and Recycling Supplies Supply Life Indicators Recycling
Contents
4 Troubleshooting
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A User Safety B Warranty C Printer Specifications
D Regulatory Information E Material Safety Data Sheet
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F Product Recycling and Disposal Index
Features
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Printer Settings on page Fonts on page
Printer Features
Printer Tour
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Printer Tour
Available Configurations
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Front View
Rear View
Power cord connection
Printer Options and Upgrades
Upgrades
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Internal Components
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Color
Resources
Printer Tour
Front Panel Features
Front Panel
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Error and Warning Messages
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Front Panel Layout
Front Panel
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Print Icon
Menu Map
Information Pages
Printer Drivers
Available Printer Drivers
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Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Features
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CentreWare Internet Services IS
Managing Your Printer
Printer’s IP Address
Launching CentreWare IS
PhaserSMART
Launching PhaserSMART from CentreWare IS
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PrintingScout
Printer Settings
Accessing the Startup Page
Using the Printer’s Front Panel
Using CentreWare IS
Accessing Power Saver
Accessing Intelligent Ready Mode
Printer Settings
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Accessing Protected Mode
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3. Click Properties
Using CentreWare IS
Accessing Load Paper Timeout
Selecting Tray Settings
Tray Switching
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Tray Sequence
Printer Settings
Tray Switching Settings
Printer Settings
Selecting the Default Tray
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Adjusting Front Panel Brightness
Adjusting Front Panel Contrast
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Printer Settings
Printer Settings
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Changing Printer Language
1. Install it from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Fonts
Resident Postscript Fonts
Resident PCL5c Fonts
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Listing the Fonts from Your Printer’s Front Panel
Listing the Fonts from a PC
Printing the Fonts from a PC
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Downloading Fonts
Downloading Fonts from a PC
Downloading Postscript Fonts from a Macintosh 9.x only
c. Click Open Printer
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Fonts
Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Registering Your Printer
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Printing
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Tray Setup
Changing Paper
Guidelines
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1. Load paper in the tray
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Changing Paper
Supported Papers
Paper Usage Guidelines
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Supported Papers
Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media Continued
Paper Type
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Phaser Color Printing Media
Phaser Media
Supported Papers
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Paper Storage Guidelines
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Supported Papers
Paper made for inkjet printers Foil laminate
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Supported Papers
Basic Printing
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
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Basic Printing
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Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT
3. Fan the paper to release sheets that may stick together
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Basic Printing
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Trays 2-4 Paper Path
Loading Paper in Trays
Basic Printing
1. Pull out the tray
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Basic Printing
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Basic Printing
3. Fan the paper to release sheets that may stick together
4. Insert paper into the tray
Basic Printing
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If using paper with pre-punched holes, place the holes toward the right side of the tray
Basic Printing
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When prompted by the front panel to confirm the paper type and size
Basic Printing
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Factors Affecting Printer Performance
Adjusting Printing Options
Setting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Windows
Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems
Adjusting Printing Options
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Selecting Print-Quality Modes
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac
Mac OS 9 driver
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Printing in Black & White
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Adjusting Printing Options
Using Color
Printers and CMYK
Monitors and RGB
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Adjusting Color Using TekColor Correction
Using Color
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Image Processing
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Color Calibration
Overview
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
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Color Sampler Pages
Using Color
To print the “CMYK Sampler Page” or “RGB Sampler Page”
2-Sided Printing
Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Guidelines
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Binding Preferences
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
Trays 2-4 Paper Path
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Setting the Printer Driver for 2-Sided Printing
2-Sided Printing
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server
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Manual 2-Sided Printing
Guidelines
2-Sided Printing
2-Sided Printing
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Tray 1 MPT
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2-Sided Printing
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Trays
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Transparencies
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Guidelines
Transparencies
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Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 MPT
Transparencies
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Printing Transparencies from Tray
Envelopes
Buying and Storing Envelopes
Preparing to Print
Clear Clockwise Rotation
Envelopes
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Printing Envelopes
Labels, Business and Greeting Cards, CD/DVD Labels and Inserts
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Guidelines
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Labels, Business and Greeting Cards, CD/DVD Labels and Inserts
Specialty Paper
Printing Glossy Coated Paper
Printing Digital Photo Paper
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Specialty Paper
Custom Size Paper
Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1 MPT
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Advanced Options
Printing Separation Pages
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Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-up
Printing Booklets
Advanced Options
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Printing Negative and Mirror Images
Advanced Options
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
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Windows NT driver
Advanced Options
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
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Scaling
Printing Watermarks
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
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Advanced Options
In some Windows drivers you can Create a watermark
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
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Image Smoothing
Printing Cover Pages
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Post Script driver
b. In the Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source
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Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Jobs
Advanced Options
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Sending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs to the Printer
Printing Secure Print Jobs
Advanced Options
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Printing Proof and Saved Print Jobs
Deleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
Advanced Options
Supply Life Indicators
Supplies and Recycling
Supplies
Consumables
Routine Maintenance Items
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Recycling
Supplies and Recycling
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Connections Networks
Connection Setup on page Printer Management Software on page
This section includes Connections and IP Address on page
Printer Setup
Setting an IP Address
Connections and IP Address
Ethernet Connection Recommended
Setting a Static IP Address on Your Computer
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Connections and IP Address
2. Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties
5. Under Configure, click Manually
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USB Connection
3. Select the IP Address tab, then click Specify an IP address
Connection Setup
Installing the Printer Driver
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Parallel Connection
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Connections and IP Address
Macintosh EtherTalk
Macintosh OS X 10.2 and Higher
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
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Using Host Names with the Domain Name Service DNS
Connections and IP Address
DNS Setup Using CentreWare Internet Services
Dynamic Domain Name Service DDNS
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Other Resources
Using CentreWare Software
CentreWare Internet Service IS
Printer Management Software
CentreWare DP for NetWare
CentreWare Web
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CentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console
Using Printer Management Features
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Job Accounting
MaiLinX Alerts
5. Click Save Settings
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Usage Profile Reports
4. Click Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports page
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Xerox Usage Analysis Tool
3. Click Usage Profile
5. Click Send Usage Profile Report
Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
3. Select Install Printer Driver
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Preliminary Steps
Other Methods of Installation
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Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
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4. Click the Create a New Port button
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
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Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
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Microsoft IPP Port
2. In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box
2. Click OK to exit Printer Properties
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Printing the Configuration Page
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http//printer-ip-addressipp
Verifying Settings
Verifying Driver Installation
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Printing a Test Page
Windows NT
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Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
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Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
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Windows NT
5. Click New Port
4. Select the correct printer, then click OK
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Windows NT
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Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
Windows NT
2. In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box
Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP
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Verifying Settings
Windows NT
Verifying Installation
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Status column Started Startup column Automatic
Printing a Test Page
Windows 98 and Windows Me
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Preliminary Steps
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Windows 98 and Windows Me
Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
Other Methods of Installation
PhaserPort Software
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2. In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Windows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting
5. Click Port Settings. The Configure PhaserPort dialog box appears
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Verifying Settings
3. If you are running CentreWare DP verify the following
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Windows 98 and Windows Me
Enabling and Using EtherTalk
Macintosh
Requirements
Mac OS
Enabling and Using TCP/IP
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS
Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP
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PhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements
To install PhaserPort for Mac OS
1. Copy PhaserPortLib into System Folder/Extensions/Printing Plug-Ins
1. Launch the PhaserPort Printer Tool
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version
Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP or AppleTalk
1. Verify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences
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Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 Rendezvous
Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP or AppleTalk
5. Deselect Use default queue on server box
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Macintosh Troubleshooting Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 and
Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
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Macintosh
Macintosh
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b. Print the “Configuration Page” and verify that EtherTalk is enabled
Configuration Software for NetWare Networks
Quick Setup
Advanced Setup
Novell enable is On
NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x, and NetWare 6.x Print Server Setup
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting
Setting Up NetWare with CentreWare DP
Advanced Setup in Bindery Mode for Novell Directory Services NDS
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check
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Requirements
Novell NetWare
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
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Novell NetWare
Novell NetWare Hardware Step-By-Step
Novell Directory Services Bindery
Verifying the Network Settings
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Launching CentreWare DP
Quick Install Steps
UNIX Linux
From the Printer
From Your Computer
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Additional Resources
UNIX Linux
a. Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities
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Troubleshooting
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Automatic Diagnostic Tools
Front Panel i Button
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PhaserSMART
Paper Jams
Misfeed at Tray 1 MPT
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Paper Jams
3. Remove jammed paper
4. Close Front Door A
Paper Jams
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Misfeed at Tray 2, 3, or
2. Remove any crumpled paper from the tray
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Paper Jams
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Paper Jams
6250-036
6250-066
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Jam at the Fuser
Paper Jams
6250-064
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Paper Jams
6250-061
6250-063
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Jam at the Duplex Unit
Paper Jams
6250-094
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Paper Jams
2. Remove the jammed paper
3. Close Front Door B
Print-Quality Problems
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems
Paper Type
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Print-Quality Problems
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Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems
Troubleshooting , select Paper Jams , select
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Print-Quality Problems
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems Continued
Troubleshooting, select Paper Jams, select
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Print-Quality Problems
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems Continued
Troubleshooting, select Print Quality
Color Settings
Procedure
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Lighten/Darken Colors
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Balance Colors
Print-Quality Problems
Procedure
Adjusting Side 1 Margins
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Calibrate Margins
Print-Quality Problems
Print-Quality Problems
Adjusting Side 2 Margins with Duplex Option
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
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Cleaning the Density Sensor
Maintenance
3. Use a dry towel or cotton swab to clean the density sensor
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Maintenance
Front Panel Messages
Status Messages
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Front Panel Messages
Errors and Warnings
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Load the indicated paper size and type into the indicated paper tray
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Front Panel Messages
Precautions for Moving the Printer
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Moving the Printer Within the Office
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Moving and Repacking the Printer
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Preparing the Printer for Shipment
Additional Resources
Support
infoSMART
Web Links
User Safety
Electrical Safety
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Laser Safety
Maintenance Safety
Operational Safety
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Printer Location
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Printer Supplies
Moving the Printer
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Printing Safety Guidelines
Symbols Marked on the Product
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Warranty
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Printer Specifications
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
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Electrical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Controller Specifications
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Regulatory Information
United States
Canada
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European Union
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Manufacturer Xerox Corporation, Office Group
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Section 1-Product Identification
Section 2-Information Ingredients
Section 3-Hazards Identification
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Section 5-Fire Fighting Measures
Section 6-Accidental Release Measures
Section 7-Handling and Storage
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Section 10-Stability and Reactivity
Section 11-Toxicological Information
Evaporation Rate Not applicable Vapor Density Air = 1 Not applicable
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Section 12-Ecological Information
Section 13-Disposal Consideration
Section 14-Transport Information
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Product Recycling and Disposal
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Numerics
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Index
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Index
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Index
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Index
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Index
Index
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printer advanced setup for Novell NetWare
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Index
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Index
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Index