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
Printer Options
Appendix B Notices and Certifications
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
See Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer for maintenance instructions
Maintenance Safety
Operational Safety
Do not place the printer near a heat source
Do not switch off the printer power while printing
Frequent operation of the on/off switch is not recommended
Operational Safety
Safety Notes
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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Paper Handling
Printer Features
Input Sources
the section “Selecting Print Media” page 2
Duplex Printing
Output Destinations
Standard Interface
Connectivity
Network
Base
Page Description Languages
Fonts Resolution Print Speed
Printer Components
Base Configuration
Figure 1.1 Printer Components, Front View
Front View
Figure 1.3 Internal Components, Front View
Internal Components
Figure 1.4 Internal Components, Rear View
Front View
Figure 1.5 Printer Options, Front View
Printer Options
Figure 1.6 Printer Options, Rear View
Front View
Printed Documentation
Printer Documentation
Using the CDs
Printer Management Software CD
System Administrator Guide
Supplies/Options Guide
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Loading Print Media
Storing Paper
Loading Paper
Selecting Print Media
The following media are unacceptable for use in the printer
Input1
Table 2.1 Acceptable media sizes and capacities
Output
Media Size
Selecting Print Media
Table 2.2 Acceptable Custom Sizes
Chapter 2 Loading Print Media
Envelope
Storing Paper
Tray 1, 2 or
Loading Paper
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
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Envelope Feeder
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Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Configuring Custom Paper Sizes
Table 2.3 Custom Paper Size Examples
Custom
Desired
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Chapter 3 Printing
Printing
Deleting a Password Job
Printing a Password Job
Offsetting Output
Printing
Introduction
Using printer drivers to control the printer’s output
This chapter provides information on
Introduction
Table 3.1 PCL 5e and PCL 6 Emulation Printer Drivers
Using the 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
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
Output
Finishing Mode
Booklet Printing
Margins
Gray Scale
TrueType Options
Download as Graphics and Device Fonts
Graphics
Resolution
Print Quality
Watermarks
Overlays
Using the PostScript Driver
Using the PostScript Driver
Job Type
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Select Paper
Copies
Duplex
Image Orientation
Document Collation
Output
Using the PostScript Driver
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
Brightness
Graphics Options
Scaling
Watermarks
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
Processing
Ready
Waiting
Menus
Table 3.4 Indicator lights and their functions
The Indicator Lights
Using the Control Panel
Light
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions
The Keys
Using the Control Panel
Chapter 3 Printing
Using the Control Panel
Table 3.5 Control Panel keys and their functions continued
Menu Down
Item Up
Printer settings selected in your application or printer driver
System Administrator Guide on the printer CD
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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Using the Control Panel
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Chapter 3 Printing
associated with each paper type otherwise set automatically
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
Symbol Set
Using the Control Panel
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PCL Menu
Allows you to set general printer features
Using the Control Panel
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Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
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Using the Control Panel
Ethernet Menu
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Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
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Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options continued
Using the Control Panel
Novell Menu
Chapter 3 Printing
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Using the Control Panel
Menu
Description
Reset Menu
Using the Control Panel
Factory Defaults
Network Defaults
Print
Printing a Password Job
Menus Password Menu
Enter password
Delete
Deleting a Password Job
Using the Control Panel
Print
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 Printing
Figure 3.3 Duplex Orientation and Binding Settings
Duplex Long Edge Bind
Duplex Short Edge Bind
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Regular Printer Maintenance
Maintaining the Printer
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
4 Slowly lift up and pull out the used laser print cartridge
Replacing the 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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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
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Jam Scenario
Control Panel Message
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Remove Jam Envel
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
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Paper Jams
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8 Slowly close the front cover. Press
Jam Scenario
Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing
A paper jam has occurred at the exit path to the output
Paper Jams
Jam Scenario
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A paper jam has occurred while feeding from the multi
bypass feeder
Paper Jams
Corrective Action
Control Panel Message
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Paper Jams
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Control Panel Message
9 Open the multi bypass feeder by pulling the latch at the top center
A paper jam has occurred at the Offset Catch Tray
Jam Scenario
Offset Jam Open Rear Cover
Open Offset Door Clear Paper Path
Paper Jams
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Control Panel Message
5 Close the printer’s rear cover
Clear Paper Path
Remove PrintCart
Jam Scenario
Paper Jams
Corrective Action
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Paper Jams
Control Panel Message
Be careful not to touch the fuser. It becomes very hot from printing
Jam Scenario
Paper Jams
2 Remove any jammed paper
Paper Jams
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Control Panel Message
5 Remove any jammed paper, then close the cover
Paper Jams
Corrective Action
Control Panel Message
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
printer, causing a jam inside the rear cover
Jam Scenario
The size of the paper fed was not the size expected by the
Jam Scenario
use this procedure for clearing Tray 2 and Tray 3 jams as
A paper jam has occurred while feeding from a paper tray
Note While the illustrations below show Tray 1, you can
Control Panel Message
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Open Front Cover Remove Jam Sheet
Corrective Action
Paper Jams
Corrective Action
Control Panel Message
Be sure to push the cartridge all the way into the printer
Table 5.2 Printer Operation Problems
Solving Printing Problems
Problem
Solving Printing Problems
Problem
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Solving Printing Problems
Action
Solving Printing Problems
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PostScript commands
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
ProblemAction
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Solving Printing Problems
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Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems
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Blank Prints
Black prints
Problem
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
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Problem
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Possible Causes
Problem
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
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Problem
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
Possible Causes
Problem
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Solving Print Quality Problems
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Solving Print Quality Problems
Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems continued
Grainy Graphics
Incomplete Page
Additional Sources of Troubleshooting Assistance
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Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1
Printer Specifications
Dimensions 16.5 w x 17.1 d x 16.1 h 442 mm w x 439 mm d x 413 h
Physical Specifications
Weight without laser print cartridge and controller 57.3 lbs. 26 kg
Physical Specifications
Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Humidity 15% to 85% RH
Environmental Specifications
Sound Level base configuration 49.5 dbA Running Max
Environmental Specifications
Power Requirements 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Electrical Specifications
220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption
Electrical Specifications
Resolution True 1200 x 1200 dpi at rated speed 600 x 600 dpi
Performance Specifications
XIE Resolution Enhancement Print Speed Up to 21 ppm pages/min simplex
Performance Specifications
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
European Markets
EN55022
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EN55022 Class B
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Appendix B Notices and Certifications B-7
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Safety Extra Low Voltage Safety Approval
Appendix C Printer Options C-1
Printer Options
Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment
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Optional Kits
Table C.1 Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment
Appendix C Printer Options C-3
Optional Equipment
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Memory
Flash Memory
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Index
Using 3-22
Using 3-8
Tray 2 2-7 Tray 3 2-7
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Numerics
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