User Guide
The Xerox DocuPrint N2125 Network Laser Printer
2000 by Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Contents
Safety Notes
Chapter 3 Printing
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Appendix C
Appendix B Notices and Certifications
Printer Options
Appendix A
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
See Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer for maintenance instructions
Maintenance Safety
Operational Safety
Do not place the printer near a heat source
Safety Notes
Frequent operation of the on/off switch is not recommended
Do not switch off the printer power while printing
Operational Safety
Ozone Safety
Ozone Safety
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Getting to Know Your Printer
Introduction
Introduction
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the section “Selecting Print Media” page 2
Printer Features
Paper Handling
Input Sources
Duplex Printing
Output Destinations
Base
Connectivity
Standard Interface
Network
Page Description Languages
Fonts Resolution Print Speed
Front View
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
Printed Documentation
Printer Documentation
Using the CDs
Printer Management Software CD
System Administrator Guide
Supplies/Options Guide
Loading Paper
Loading Print Media
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Storing Paper
Selecting Print Media
The following media are unacceptable for use in the printer
Media Size
Table 2.1 Acceptable media sizes and capacities
Input1
Output
Envelope
Table 2.2 Acceptable Custom Sizes
Selecting Print Media
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Storing Paper
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Loading Paper
Tray 1, 2 or
Loading Paper
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
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Envelope Feeder
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Desired
Table 2.3 Custom Paper Size Examples
Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Custom
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Chapter 3 Printing
Printing
Printing
Printing a Password Job
Deleting a Password Job
Offsetting Output
Introduction
Using printer drivers to control the printer’s output
Introduction
This chapter provides information on
Printer Driver
Using the Printer Drivers
Table 3.1 PCL 5e and PCL 6 Emulation Printer Drivers
Environment
Table 3.2 PostScript Printer Drivers
Installing the Printer Drivers Configuring the Printer Drivers
Printer Report” page
Using the Driver’s Features
Driver
Table 3.3 Driver Features
Using the PCL Driver
Using the PCL Driver
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Job Type
Select Paper
Copies
Duplex
Image Orientation
Document Collation
Finishing Mode
Output
Booklet Printing
Margins
Gray Scale
TrueType Options
Download as Graphics and Device Fonts
Graphics
Resolution
Print Quality
Watermarks
Overlays
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Using the PostScript Driver
Using the PostScript Driver
Job Type
Select Paper
Copies
Duplex
Image Orientation
Document Collation
The optional Face Up Bin, which holds up to 100 sheets
Using the PostScript Driver
Output
The Standard Bin, which holds up to 500 sheets
Page Size Policies
Margins
Page Layout There are two options Multiple Page per Size N-up
Watermarks
Graphics Options
Brightness
Scaling
Image Modes
Resolution
Image Quality
TrueType Fonts
Send As
Printer Font Substituted For font name
Substitution Table
PostScript Level Selection
Format
Compress Bitmaps
Print Postscript Error Information
Figure 3.1 Control Panel
Using the Control Panel
Menus
Ready
Processing
Waiting
Light
The Indicator Lights
Table 3.4 Indicator lights and their functions
Using the Control Panel
Chapter 3 Printing
The Keys
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions
Using the Control Panel
Item Up
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions continued
Using the Control Panel
Menu Down
Menu Options
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
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options
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associated with each paper type otherwise set automatically
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Chapter 3 Printing
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
PCL Menu
Using the Control Panel
Symbol Set
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
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Using the Control Panel
Allows you to set general printer features
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
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
Chapter 3 Printing
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Ethernet 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
Menu
Chapter 3 Printing
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Novell Menu
Description
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Menu
Network Defaults
Using the Control Panel
Reset Menu
Factory Defaults
Enter password
Printing a Password Job
Print
Menus Password Menu
Print
Deleting a Password Job
Delete
Using the Control Panel
Menus Print Menu
Generating a Printer Report
Figure 3.2 Offset Catch Tray front view
Offsetting Output
Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing
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Duplex Short Edge Bind
Figure 3.3 Duplex Orientation and Binding Settings
Duplex Printing
Duplex Long Edge Bind
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Replacing Maintenance Kit Items
Maintaining the Printer
Regular Printer Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
Regular Printer Maintenance
Overexposure will permanently damage the photosensitive imaging drum
Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge
Figure 4.1 Drum Shutter Location
surface covered with scrap paper
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
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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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Avoid contact with the printer’s fuser area, which may be hot
Before You Begin Troubleshooting
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
Corrective Action
Jam Scenario
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Control Panel Message
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Remove Jam Envel
Paper Jams
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Paper Jams
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8 Slowly close the front cover. Press
Paper Jams
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
bypass feeder
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred while feeding from the multi
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
9 Open the multi bypass feeder by pulling the latch at the top center
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Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Open Offset Door Clear Paper Path
Jam Scenario
A paper jam has occurred at the Offset Catch Tray
Offset Jam Open Rear Cover
5 Close the printer’s rear cover
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Paper Jams
Remove PrintCart
Clear Paper Path
Jam Scenario
Control Panel Message
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
2 Remove any jammed paper
Jam Scenario
Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing
Paper Jams
5 Remove any jammed paper, then close the cover
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Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
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Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
The size of the paper fed was not the size expected by the
printer, causing a jam inside the rear cover
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Jam Scenario
Note While the illustrations below show Tray 1, you can
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
Corrective Action
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Control Panel Message
Open Front Cover Remove Jam Sheet
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Solving Printing Problems
Solving Printing Problems
Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems
Problem
Action
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Problem
Solving Printing Problems
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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
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems
Black prints
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Blank Prints
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
Problem
Solving Print Quality Problems
Incomplete Page
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Grainy Graphics
Additional Sources of Troubleshooting Assistance
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Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1
Printer Specifications
Physical Specifications
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
Appendix A Printer Specifications A-3
Environmental Specifications
Sound Level base configuration 49.5 dbA Running Max
Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption
Performance 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
Controller Specifications
Appendix B Notices and Certifications B-1
Notices and Certifications
Radio Frequency
FCC Notices…USA
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 Class B
EN55022
European Markets
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Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Appendix B Notices and Certifications B-7
B-8 User Guide
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Appendix C Printer Options C-1
Printer Options
Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment
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Appendix C Printer Options C-3
Table C.1 Optional Equipment
Optional Kits
Optional Equipment
Flash Memory
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Optional Equipment
Memory
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Index
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Using 3-8
Using 3-22
Tray 2 2-7 Tray 3 2-7
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Numerics
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