Xerox 8850 Introduction, Organization and content of this manual

Introduction

Congratulations on acquiring your new XES Synergix 8850 Printer. Xerox Engineering Systems looks forward to supporting you and helping you increase your printing productivity.

The XES Synergix 8850 Printer is available as a standalone printer with an embedded AccXES controller or as a multi-function device with a Synergix Scan System and an embedded AccXES controller. The Synergix Stacker and a full-featured folder are optional accessories for either configuration.

The printer has a throughput of 10 D-size (A1) prints per minute and a process speed of 4.5 inches per second. It is equipped with three roll media drawers that can hold roll media from 11 to 36 inches wide and up to 500 feet long. An optional sealed media drawer is available in place of one of the standard media drawers for locations that experience humidity extremes.

For jobs requiring non-standard media sizes, the printer has a cut sheet feed-in shelf that enables you to bypass the media drawers. It also has a standard catch tray that can accommodate up to 100 prints of all sizes.

Organization and content of this manual

The XES Synergix 8850 Printer Operator Manual provides the information you need to become familiar with the components, features, operation, and specifications of your printer. It contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Printer overview

This chapter shows the orientation of the printer. It illustrates and describes the main components of the printer and the control panel.

Chapter 2 Powering on and off

This chapter provides instructions for powering on and powering off and explains the power consumption modes of the printer.

Chapter 3 Media

This chapter explains what happens when a media roll empties, how to load a media roll, and how to specify the size and type of a media roll. It provides the procedure for using cut sheet media and describes the automatic roll-switching feature. Additionally, it lists some tips for storing your media.

Chapter 4 Off-line Setup Menu

This chapter lists the Setup Menu options and provides detailed instructions for using the Printer Menu sub-option.

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