The Xerox DocuPrint N2125 Network Laser Printer
User Guide
Printed in the United States of America
2000 by Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Contents
Safety Notes
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Chapter 3 Printing
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer
Appendix B Notices and Certifications
Printer Options
Appendix A
Appendix C
Safety Notes
Safety Notes
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols
Note, Caution and Warning Symbols
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Electrical Safety
Do not override or disable electrical or mechanical interlocks
Laser Safety
Maintenance Safety
See Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer for maintenance instructions
Operational Safety
Do not place the printer near a heat source
Frequent operation of the on/off switch is not recommended
Do not switch off the printer power while printing
Operational Safety
Safety Notes
Ozone Safety
Ozone Safety
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Introduction
Introduction
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Printer Features
Paper Handling
Input Sources
the section “Selecting Print Media” page 2
Output Destinations
Duplex Printing
Connectivity
Standard Interface
Network
Base
Fonts Resolution Print Speed
Page Description Languages
Base Configuration
Printer Components
Figure 1.1 Printer Components, Front View
Front View
Internal Components
Figure 1.3 Internal Components, Front View
Figure 1.4 Internal Components, Rear View
Front View
Printer Options
Figure 1.5 Printer Options, Front View
Figure 1.6 Printer Options, Rear View
Front View
Printer Documentation
Printed Documentation
Using the CDs
Printer Management Software CD
System Administrator Guide
Supplies/Options Guide
Loading Print Media
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Storing Paper
Loading Paper
Selecting Print Media
The following media are unacceptable for use in the printer
Table 2.1 Acceptable media sizes and capacities
Input1
Output
Media Size
Table 2.2 Acceptable Custom Sizes
Selecting Print Media
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Envelope
Storing Paper
Loading Paper
Tray 1, 2 or
Loading Paper
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
To load paper longer than 297 mm 11.69 in
Loading Paper
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Loading Paper
1 Simplex orientation 2 Duplex orientation
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
To avoid paper jams or incorrect paper size sensing, make sure the side guides are properly seated
Loading Paper
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Loading Paper
Multi Bypass Feeder
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Loading Paper
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Loading Paper
Envelope Feeder
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Table 2.3 Custom Paper Size Examples
Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Custom
Desired
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Printing
Chapter 3 Printing
Printing a Password Job
Deleting a Password Job
Offsetting Output
Printing
Using printer drivers to control the printer’s output
Introduction
This chapter provides information on
Introduction
Using the Printer Drivers
Table 3.1 PCL 5e and PCL 6 Emulation Printer Drivers
Environment
Printer Driver
Table 3.2 PostScript Printer Drivers
Installing the Printer Drivers Configuring the Printer Drivers
Printer Report” page
Using the Driver’s Features
Table 3.3 Driver Features
Driver
Using the PCL Driver
Using the PCL Driver
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Job Type
Copies
Select Paper
Image Orientation
Duplex
Document Collation
Finishing Mode
Output
Booklet Printing
Margins
Gray Scale
TrueType Options
Download as Graphics and Device Fonts
Resolution
Graphics
Watermarks
Print Quality
Overlays
Using the PostScript Driver
Using the PostScript Driver
Job Type
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Copies
Select Paper
Image Orientation
Duplex
Document Collation
Using the PostScript Driver
Output
The Standard Bin, which holds up to 500 sheets
The optional Face Up Bin, which holds up to 100 sheets
Page Size Policies
Margins
Page Layout There are two options Multiple Page per Size N-up
Graphics Options
Brightness
Scaling
Watermarks
Image Modes
Image Quality
Resolution
TrueType Fonts
Send As
Substitution Table
Printer Font Substituted For font name
Format
PostScript Level Selection
Print Postscript Error Information
Compress Bitmaps
Using the Control Panel
Figure 3.1 Control Panel
Ready
Processing
Waiting
Menus
The Indicator Lights
Table 3.4 Indicator lights and their functions
Using the Control Panel
Light
The Keys
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions
Using the Control Panel
Chapter 3 Printing
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions continued
Using the Control Panel
Menu Down
Item Up
System Administrator Guide on the printer CD
Printer settings selected in your application or printer driver
override the default settings in the Control Panel when you
Menu Options
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options
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Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Chapter 3 Printing
associated with each paper type otherwise set automatically
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Symbol Set
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
PCL Menu
Using the Control Panel
Allows you to set general printer features
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
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Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Ethernet Menu
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Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Novell Menu
Chapter 3 Printing
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Reset Menu
Factory Defaults
Network Defaults
Printing a Password Job
Print
Menus Password Menu
Enter password
Deleting a Password Job
Delete
Using the Control Panel
Print
Generating a Printer Report
Menus Print Menu
Offsetting Output
Figure 3.2 Offset Catch Tray front view
Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing
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Figure 3.3 Duplex Orientation and Binding Settings
Duplex Printing
Duplex Long Edge Bind
Duplex Short Edge Bind
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Maintaining the Printer
Regular Printer Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
Replacing Maintenance Kit Items
Regular Printer Maintenance
Overexposure will permanently damage the photosensitive imaging drum
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge
Figure 4.1 Drum Shutter Location
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge
4 Slowly lift up and pull out the used laser print cartridge
To prevent toner stains, place the cartridge on a
surface covered with scrap paper
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge
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Replacing Maintenance Kit Items
Replacing Maintenance Kit Items
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Before You Begin Troubleshooting
Avoid contact with the printer’s fuser area, which may be hot
Hardware Software Printer Maintenance Consumables
Error Messages
Error Messages
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Paper Jams
Observe warning labels inside the printer when removing jammed paper
What Causes a Paper Jam? Paper Jam Messages
Message
Table 5.1 Paper jam messages
Description/Corrective Action
Jam Scenario
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Control Panel Message
Corrective Action
Remove Jam Envel
Paper Jams
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
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Paper Jams
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
8 Slowly close the front cover. Press
Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred at the exit path to the output
Paper Jams
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred while feeding from the multi
bypass feeder
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
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Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
9 Open the multi bypass feeder by pulling the latch at the top center
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred at the Offset Catch Tray
Offset Jam Open Rear Cover
Open Offset Door Clear Paper Path
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Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
5 Close the printer’s rear cover
Remove PrintCart
Clear Paper Path
Jam Scenario
Paper Jams
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Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Jam Scenario
Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing
Paper Jams
2 Remove any jammed paper
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Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
5 Remove any jammed paper, then close the cover
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
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printer, causing a jam inside the rear cover
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Jam Scenario
The size of the paper fed was not the size expected by the
use this procedure for clearing Tray 2 and Tray 3 jams as
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred while feeding from a paper tray
Note While the illustrations below show Tray 1, you can
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Control Panel Message
Open Front Cover Remove Jam Sheet
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Solving Printing Problems
Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems
Problem
Solving Printing Problems
Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems continued
Problem
Solving Printing Problems
Action
Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems continued
Solving Printing Problems
PostScript commands
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Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems continued
ProblemAction
Solving Printing Problems
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Solving Print Quality Problems
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Blank Prints
Black prints
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Possible Causes
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Possible Causes
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Grainy Graphics
Incomplete Page
Additional Sources of Troubleshooting Assistance
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Printer Specifications
Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 16.5 w x 17.1 d x 16.1 h 442 mm w x 439 mm d x 413 h
Weight without laser print cartridge and controller 57.3 lbs. 26 kg
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Humidity 15% to 85% RH
Sound Level base configuration 49.5 dbA Running Max
Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption
Electrical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Resolution True 1200 x 1200 dpi at rated speed 600 x 600 dpi
XIE Resolution Enhancement Print Speed Up to 21 ppm pages/min simplex
Performance Specifications
Controller Specifications
Notices and Certifications
Appendix B Notices and Certifications B-1
FCC Notices…USA
Radio Frequency
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the users authority to operate this equipment
Certifications…Canadian
Certifications…Canadian
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European Markets
EN55022
European Markets
B-6 User Guide
EN55022 Class B
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Appendix B Notices and Certifications B-7
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
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Printer Options
Appendix C Printer Options C-1
Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment
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Table C.1 Optional Equipment
Optional Kits
Optional Equipment
Appendix C Printer Options C-3
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Optional Equipment
Memory
Flash Memory
Index
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Using 3-8
Using 3-22
Tray 2 2-7 Tray 3 2-7
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Numerics
Numerics
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