Samsung Electronics Co P6100 Laser Beam Printer User Manual Phaser 6100 Color Laser Printer User Guide

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Laser Beam Printer Phaser 6100 Color Laser Printer User Guide

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1 Copyright © 2004, Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Xerox Corporation.Copyright protection claimed includes all forms of matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as styles, templates, icons, screen displays, looks, etc.XEROX ® , The Document Company ® , the digital X ® , CentreWare ® , infoSMART ® , and Phaser ® are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe ® , Acrobat ® Reader ® , and PostScript ® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Apple ® , AppleTalk ® , iBook ® , iMac ® , Macintosh ® , Mac ® OS, PowerBook ® , and Power Macintosh ® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Centronics ® is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.Ghostscript ® is a registered trademark of Artifex Software, Inc.IBM ® and PowerPC ® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.HP-GL ® and PCL ® are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft ® , Windows ® , and Windows NT ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UNIX ® is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
2 C ONTENTS Chapter 1 : Introduction Special Features ........................................................ 1.2Printer Components .................................................. 1.4 Front View ........................................................... 1.4Right View ........................................................... 1.5Rear View ............................................................ 1.5 Changing the Display Language ................................ 1.6 Chapter 2 : Using Paper or Specialty Media Choosing Paper and other Specialty Media ................ 2.2 Sizes and Capacities ............................................. 2.2Guidelines for Paper and Specialty Media ................. 2.3 Loading Paper ........................................................... 2.4 Using Tray 1 ........................................................ 2.4Changing the Paper Size in the Tray ........................ 2.7Using the Optional Tray 2 ...................................... 2.8Using the Multi-Purpose Tray (MPT) ........................ 2.9Using the Manual Feed ........................................ 2.12 Printing Specialty Media .......................................... 2.14 Printing on Envelopes .......................................... 2.14Printing on Labels ............................................... 2.16Printing on Transparencies ................................... 2.17Printing on Preprinted Paper ................................ 2.20Printing on Card Stock or Custom Size Paper .......... 2.21 Chapter 3 : Printing Tasks Printer Driver Features ............................................. 3.2Printing a Document ................................................. 3.3 Canceling a Print Job ............................................. 3.4
3 Printer Settings ......................................................... 3.5 Layout tab ........................................................... 3.6Paper tab ............................................................ 3.7Graphics tab ........................................................ 3.9Extras tab ......................................................... 3.11Troubleshooting ................................................. 3.12Using a Favorite Setting ...................................... 3.12Using Help ......................................................... 3.13 Chapter 4 : Advanced Printing Printing on Both Sides of the Paper ........................... 4.2Scaling Your Document ............................................. 4.4Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ........ 4.5Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ......... 4.6Printing Posters ........................................................ 4.7Printing Booklets ...................................................... 4.9Using Watermarks .................................................. 4.10 Using an Existing Watermark ............................... 4.10Creating a Watermark ......................................... 4.11Editing a Watermark ........................................... 4.12Deleting a Watermark ......................................... 4.12 Using Overlays ........................................................ 4.13 What is an Overlay? ............................................ 4.13Creating a New Page Overlay ............................... 4.13Using a Page Overlay .......................................... 4.15Deleting a Page Overlay ...................................... 4.16 Chapter 5 : Using the Control Panel Understanding the Control Panel .............................. 5.2 Display ............................................................... 5.2Buttons ............................................................... 5.3 Using Control Panel Menus ........................................ 5.5 Accessing Control Panel Menus ............................... 5.5Overview of Control Panel Menus ............................ 5.6Information Menu ................................................. 5.6Page Layout Menu ............................................... 5.7Color Menu .......................................................... 5.8Printer Setup Menu ............................................... 5.9Maintenance Menu .............................................. 5.11Network Setup Menu ........................................... 5.12
4 Chapter 6 : Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Config Page ............................................... 6.2Replacing the Supplies .............................................. 6.3Managing the Toner Cartridges ................................. 6.4 Toner Cartridge Storage ........................................ 6.4Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy ............................. 6.4Checking the Remaining Toner ............................... 6.4Redistributing the Toner ........................................ 6.5 Replacing the Toner Cartridges ................................. 6.8Replacing the Waste Cartridge ................................ 6.11Replacing the Imaging Unit ..................................... 6.14Replacing the Transfer Belt ..................................... 6.22Cleaning the Printer ................................................ 6.29 Printing a Cleaning Page ...................................... 6.29Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ....................... 6.29Cleaning the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) Inside the Printer ............................................... 6.30Cleaning the Inside of the Printer .......................... 6.31 Replacement Parts .................................................. 6.38 Chapter 7 : Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist ......................................... 7.2Solving General Printing Problems ............................ 7.3Clearing Paper Jams ................................................. 7.6 Jam at Tray 1 or the Paper Feed Area ..................... 7.7Jam at the Multi-purpose Tray (MPT) ....................... 7.9Jam at C (Inside the Printer) .................................. 7.9Jam at C (In Duplex Area) ................................... 7.10Jam at B, C ....................................................... 7.14Jam at Optional Tray 2 ........................................ 7.17Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ................................ 7.20 Solving Print Quality Problems ................................ 7.21Understanding Display Messages ............................ 7.25Common Windows Problems ................................... 7.29Common Macintosh Problems ................................. 7.30 Problems in the Chooser ...................................... 7.30Printing Errors .................................................... 7.30 Common Linux Problems ......................................... 7.31
5 Appendix A : Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Software for Macintosh ............................................. A.2 System Requirements ........................................... A.2 Appendix B : Using Your Printer in Linux Installing the Printer Driver ...................................... B.2 System Requirements ........................................... B.2Installing the Printer Driver .................................... B.2Changing the Printer Connection Method ................. B.6Uninstalling the Printer Driver ................................ B.7 Using the Configuration Tool ..................................... B.8Changing LLPR Properties ....................................... B.10 Appendix C : Using Your Printer on a Network About Sharing the Printer on a Network ................... C.2Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer ........................... C.3 In Windows 98/Me ................................................ C.3In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 ................ C.4 Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer .................. C.6 Configuring Network Parameters on theControl Panel ....................................................... C.7 Appendix D : Installing An Optional Tray 2 Installing an Optional Tray 2 ..................................... D.2
6 Appendix E : Specifications Printer Specifications ................................................ E.2Paper Specifications .................................................. E.3 Overview ............................................................. E.3Supported Sizes of Paper ....................................... E.4Guidelines for Using Paper ..................................... E.5Paper Specifications .............................................. E.6Paper Output Capacity .......................................... E.6Paper Input Capacity ............................................ E.6Printer and Paper Storage Environment ................... E.7Envelopes ............................................................ E.8Labels ............................................................... E.10Transparencies ................................................... E.10 Appendix F : Product Recycling and Disposal Product Recycling and Disposal ................................. F.2 Appendix G : Additional Resources Web Links ................................................................. G.2
7 Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825-1.Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
8Ozone SafetyDuring normal operation, this machine may produce ozone, which does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area.If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Xerox dealer.Radio Frequency EmissionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC), United States of AmericaThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.OZONE
9Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.Declaration of Conformity (European Union)Approvals and CertificationsThe CE marking applied to this product symbolizes the Xerox Corporation's Declaration of Conformity with the following 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated.January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be obtained from your Xerox Corporation representative.
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1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes:• Special Features• Printer Components• Changing the Display Language
INTRODUCTION1.2Special FeaturesYour new printer is equipped with special features that improve the print quality. You can:Print in color with excellent quality and speed• You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.• You can print at 1200 dpi (Enhanced). See page 3.9.• In black & white mode your printer prints A4-sized paper at 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at 21 ppm (pages per minute). For color printing, A4/letter-sized paper prints at 5 ppm.• In duplex printing, your printer prints A4/Letter sized paper at 9.6 IPM (images per minute) for black & white and 5 IPM for color.Handle paper flexibly•Multi-purpose Tray supports letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom size paper, postcards, and heavy paper. A 100-sheet Multi-purpose Tray supports plain paper.• The Standard 250-sheet feeder (Tray1) and optional 500-sheet feeder (Tray2) supports A4/letter-sized paper.Create professional documents• Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with a word, such as “Confidential.” See page 4.10.• Print Booklets. This feature enables you to easily print the pages to create books. Once printed, all you have to do is to fold and staple the pages. See page 4.9.• Print Posters. The text and pictures on each page of your document are magnified and printed across sheets of paper. Tape them together to form a poster. See page 4.7.98
INTRODUCTION1.31Save time and money • You can print on both sides of the paper to save paper (double-sided printing). See page 4.2.• You can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper.• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead on plain paper. See “Using Overlays” on page 4.13.• The printer saves electricity by lowering power consumption when it is not printing.Expand the printer capacity• You can install an optional 500-sheet tray in your printer. This tray reduces how often you have to add paper to the printer. •A Network interface enables network printing. The Phaser 6100DN printer comes with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX.Print in various environments• You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003.• Your printer is compatible with a Macintosh (USB only) and Linux.• Your printer comes with both the USB and Parallel interface.
INTRODUCTION1.4Printer ComponentsFront ViewNOTE: If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, especially for children.Control Panel(see page 5.2.)Paper Output TrayTop Cover BOpen to install the imaging unit,transfer belt, and fuser.Front CoverOpen to remove the waste cartridge. Output SupportTray 1(250-sheet feeder)Top CoverRelease ButtonOptional Tray 2500-sheet feederLeft Cover AOpen Left Cover A to install the tonercartridges and clean the Laser Scanning Unit(LSU). Pull the handle to open Left Cover A.Handle(Use it to liftthe printer.)
INTRODUCTION1.51Right ViewRear ViewOptional Tray 2 Jam Cover D(Open to remove jams from Tray 2.)Multi-purpose Tray (MPT)(Open to load specialty media.)Right Cover C(Open to remove paper jams.)Handle(Use it to lift the printer.)Control BoardCoverPower ReceptaclePower SwitchNetwork Port*USB Port* Available only on Phaser 6100DN.Parallel Port
INTRODUCTION1.6Changing the Display LanguageTo change the language that is displayed on the control panel, take the following steps:1In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Printer Setup’ on the bottom line of the display.2Press the OK button ( ) to access the menu.3Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see ‘Language’ on the bottom line.4Press the OK button ( ) to confirm the menu item.5Press the scroll button ( or ) to display the language you want to use.6Press the OK button ( ) to save the selection.7Press the On Line/Continue button to return to ready mode.
2This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. This chapter includes:• Choosing Paper and other Specialty Media• Loading Paper• Printing Specialty MediaUSING PAPER OR SPECIALTY MEDIA
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.2Choosing Paper and other Specialty MediaYou can print on a variety of paper types and sizes, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See “Printing Specialty Media” on page 2.14. When you choose paper, consider the following:•Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project.•Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray.•Weight : Your printer supports paper weights as follows: -16~24lbs (60~90g/m2) bond for Tray 1 or optional Tray 2 -16~32lbs (60~160g/m2) bond, up to 60 lb cover, for the Multi-purpose Tray -20~24lbs (75~90g/m2) bond for duplex printing•Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images. CAUTION: Using a paper that does not conform to the specifications listed on page E.6 can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreements.Sizes and CapacitiesSizeInput Source/Capacity**Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced.Tray 1 Tray 2(option)Multi-purpose TrayManual FeedPlain Paper 250 500 100 1Envelopes**— — 10 1Labels**** If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet or envelope at a time through the Multi-purpose Tray.— — 10 1Transparencies30 — 30 1Card stock**— — 10 1
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.32Guidelines for Paper and Specialty MediaWhen selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other specialty media keep these guidelines in mind:• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality.• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.• When printing transparencies, use only Phaser 35-Series Premium Transparency Film.• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.• Do not attempt to load any tray while printing and never overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or too rough.• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds without deteriorating. Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced.• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-resistant ink that does not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subject to the printer’s fusing temperature.• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. • Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.NOTE: Do not use carbonless paper and tracing paper. The chemicals can damage your printer.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.4Loading PaperProper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and Capacities” on page 2.2 for acceptable paper capacities for each tray. Using Tray 1 Tray 1 can hold a maximum of 250 sheets plain A4 and letter-sized paper or 30 transparencies.You can purchase an optional tray, Tray 2, and attach it below Tray 1, to load an additional 500 sheets of paper. 1Pull the tray out of the printer.2Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.523Flex the paper sheets back and forth to separate the pages, and then fan them while holding one edge. Tap the edge of the stack on a flat surface to even it up.4Load paper with the print side facing up.Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the corner brackets as shown below.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.65Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. Do not load more than 30 transparencies in Tray 1.6While pinching the paper guide as shown, move it toward the paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper; the guide may bend the paper. NOTE: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, refer to page 2.7.7Slide the tray back into the printer.8When you print a document, select the paper type, paper size and tray selection in your software application. For details, see page 3.7.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.72Changing the Paper Size in the TrayThe tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the paper length guide properly.1Lift the paper length guide and place it in the correct position for the paper size you are loading.To remove the paper length guide, turn it slightly to your right to release the locks on the bottom of the guide, then pull it up. To place the paper length guide in the paper position you want, insert the locks on the bottom of the guide into the desired paper slot and push it all the way in. Paper length guide
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.82Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information see steps 4 and 5 on page 2.5~2.6.3While pinching the paper guide as shown, move it toward the paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not push the guide to tightly against the edge of the paper as it may cause the paper to bend. Using the Optional Tray 2 The optional tray, Tray 2, can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of plain paper.To load paper in Tray 2, follow the instructions for loading paper on page 2.4.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.92Using the Multi-Purpose Tray (MPT)The Multi-purpose Tray (MPT) is located on the right side of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. The Multi-purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, cards and envelopes. You may also want to use the Multi-purpose Tray for single page print jobs on letterhead, colored paper for use as separator sheets, or other specialty media that you do not normally keep in the paper tray. You can load approximately 100 sheets of plain paper, 10 envelopes, 30 transparencies, 10 sheets of card stock or 10 labels at a time. • Load only one size of paper at a time in the Multi-purpose Tray.• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the Multi-purpose Tray. This also applies to other types of specialty media.• Paper should be loaded face down with the top edge going into the Multi-purpose Tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.To load paper in the Multi-purpose Tray:1Lower the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support extension as shown. Multi-purpose Tray (MPT)
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.102If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading.For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 3Load the paper with the print side facing down and against the right edge of the tray.4Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the paper without bending it.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.112If you want to print on previously printed paper from the Multi-purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing up with the uncurled edge towards the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around.NOTE: Make sure that you have not loaded too much paper. The paper buckles if you load a stack that is too deep or if you push it in too far.5When you print a document, set the tray selection to MPT and select the correct paper type in the software application. For details, see page 3.7.NOTE: After printing fold away the paper support extension and close the Multi-purpose Tray.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.12Using the Manual Feed If you select Manual in the Tray selection option when changing print settings, you can manually load a sheet of paper in Multi-purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for loading in the Multi-purpose Tray, except you load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the On Line/Continue button on the control panel to print each following page.1Load a sheet of paper with the print side down and against the right edge of the Multi-purpose Tray. 2Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the paper without bending it.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.1323When you print a document, you must select Manual for Tray selection in the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 3.7. 4Print the document. The display shows a message prompting you to load paper. 5Press the On Line/Continue button. The printer picks up the paper and prints. After one page is printed, the message appears again.6Insert the next sheet into the Multi-purpose Tray and press the On Line/Continue button.Repeat this step for every page to be printed.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.14Printing Specialty MediaPrinting on Envelopes• Load envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray only.• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes in the Multi-purpose Tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes.• Never use envelopes with windows, metal clasps or snaps, or adhesives.To print on envelopes:1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.2Flex or fan the edge of the envelope stack to separate them before loading.3Load the envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray with the flap side up. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the tray first.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.1524Pinch the paper width guide and slide it to the right to touch lightly against the edge of the stack without bending it.5When you print, configure the tray selection to MPT, the paper type to Envelope and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.16Printing on Labels• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to the printer components.• Never print on any sheet where labels are missing.• Do not use labels that are curled, wrinkled, or damaged.• To prevent labels from sticking together, do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out. To print on labels:1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.2Load labels only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down and the top, short edge in first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.1723When you print, configure the tray selection to MPT, the paper type to Labels and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. Printing on Transparencies• Do not use transparencies attached to plain paper.• Only use Phaser 35-Series Premium Transparency Film with the Phaser 6100 printer.• Ensure that transparencies do not have torn edges and are not wrinkled or curled.• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems.• Be careful not to leave fingerprints on or scratch the print side.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for laser printers using oil-less fusers. Do not use transparencies with paper backing or paper tape. Use only Phaser 35-Series Premium Transparency Film.NOTES: • Transparencies print only in black and white. • Before printing on transparencies, make sure that the output support is laid down.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.18To print on transparencies:1Open Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.2They must be loaded with the print side downwards. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.1923When you print, configure the tray selection to MPT, the paper type to Transparency, and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. NOTES: • To prevent transparencies from sticking together, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out.• Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.20Printing on Preprinted Paper• Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example).• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.• Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable, non-metallic, and should not adversely affect any printer rollers.• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage.• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off of preprinted paper, reducing the print quality.To print on preprinted paper:1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.2Load letterhead only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down and the top, short edge, in first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.2123When you print, configure the tray selection to MPT, the paper type to Letterhead, and the paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. Printing on Card Stock or Custom Size Paper• Print index cards (3.5 in. x 5.5 in.), postcards, and custom size paper with the Phaser 6100 printer. The minimum size is 90mm by 140mm (3.5in. by 5.5in.) and the maximum size is 216mm by 356mm (8.5in. by 14in.).• Always insert the short edge into the Multi-purpose Tray first. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection using your software. Do not insert paper with the long edge entering the printer first as it may cause the paper to jam.• Do not load more than 10 cards into the Multi-purpose Tray at a time.• Do not print on paper smaller than 90mm (3.5in.) wide or 140mm (5.5in.) long.• Set margins at least 4.3mm away from the edges of the paper in the software application.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY 2.22To print on card stock:1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.2Load paper only in the Multi-purpose Tray with the print side down and the short edge first. Slide the guide until it lightly touches the stack without bending it.
USING PAPER OR SPECIALTY2.2323When you print, configure the tray selection to MPT, the paper type and paper size in the software application. For details, see page 3.7. If the paper size of your paper is not listed in the Paper Size box in the Paper tab, click the Custom button and set the paper size manually. See page 3.7.
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3This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes:• Printer Driver Features• Printing a Document• Printer SettingsPRINTING TASKS
PRINTING TASKS3.2Printer Driver FeaturesThe Phaser 6100 printer drivers will support the following standard features:• Paper tray selection• Paper size, orientation and media type• number of copiesTable below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. NOTES: • Some of feature are not supported on Mac OS 10.x such as Tray selection, Paper Type, Grayscale and Black&White.• The Watermark feature is not supported on Mac OS 9.1 or higher.FeatureWin98/Me Win2000/XP/Server 2003 NT4.0 MacintoshColor mode Y Y Y YPrint quality option Y Y Y NPoster printing Y Y Y NDouble-sided printing Y Y Y NBooklet printing Y Y Y NMultiple pages per sheet (N-up) YYYYFit to page printing Y Y Y NScale printing Y Y Y YDifferent source for first page YYYNWatermark Y Y Y YOverlay Y Y Y N
PRINTING TASKS3.33Printing a DocumentThe following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to the User Guide of your software application for the exact printing procedure.NOTE: For information about printing from a Macintosh computer or a Linux system, see Appendix A and Appendix B.1Open the document you want to print.2Select Print from the File menu. The Print window opens. It may look slightly different depending on your application. You can select the basic print settings within the Print window. These settings include the number of copies and the print range.3To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer, click Properties in the application’s print window. For details, see “Printer Settings” on page 3.5If you see a Setup, Printer or Options button in your Print window, click it instead. Then click Properties on the next screen.4Click OK to close the Properties window.5To start the print job, click OK in the Print window.Make sure that your printer is selected.➐☎Windows 98
PRINTING TASKS3.4Canceling a Print JobSelect one of the following options to cancel a print job:Control PanelPress the Cancel button ( ) to stop a job that is printing. The printer prints pages that are currently in the printer then deletes the remainder of the print job. NOTE: To cancel more than one print job if several jobs have been sent to the printer, press the Cancel button once when each job begins printing to cancel it.Printers FolderTo delete a pending print job:1From the Windows Start menu, select Settings.2Select Printers to open the Printers window, and double-click the Xerox Phaser 6100 printer icon. 3From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 98/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003).➐☎Windows 2000
PRINTING TASKS3.53Printer SettingsYou can use the Xerox Phaser 6100 printer Properties window, which allows you to access all of the information you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change whatever settings are needed for your print job. Your printer’s Properties window consists of 5 tabs: Layout, Paper, Graphics, Extras and Troubleshooting.If you access the printer properties through the Printers folder, you can view more Windows-based tabs; refer to your Windows User Guide.The printer’s Properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. This User Guide shows the Properties window on Windows 2000.Notes:• Most Windows applications will override the settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all of the print settings available in the software application first, and change any remaining settings using the printer driver. • The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the Printers folder. Follow this procedure:1. Click the Windows Start menu.2. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers.For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.3. Select the Xerox Phaser 6100 printer.4. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and: • In Windows 98/Me, select Properties.• In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, select Printing Preferences.• In Windows NT 4.0, select Document Default.5. Change the settings on each tab, and click OK.
PRINTING TASKS3.6Layout tabThe Layout tab provides options for you to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side, Booklet Printing, and Poster. You can also use Print on Both Sides in this tab. See page 3.3 for more information on accessing your software application. Property DescriptionOrientation Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page. •Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style. •Landscape prints across the length of the page, spreadsheet style. If you want to turn the page upside down, select Rotate 180 degrees.Layout OptionsLayout Options allows you to select advanced printing options. For details , see Chapter 4, "Advanced Printing." Print on Both SidesPrint on Both Sides allows you to automatically print two-sided documents. If you use the printer driver’s default setting, select Printer Selection. For details, see page 4.3.123The preview image shows the sample page with the settings you specified.1➐☎Landscape➐☎portrait23
PRINTING TASKS3.73Paper tabYou can use the following options for basic paper handling. See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Paper tab to display the Paper properties. Property Description Number of CopiesNumber of Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed. You can enter up to 999. Paper SizePaper Size allows you to choose the size of the paper loaded in the tray. If the required size is not listed in the Paper Size box, click Custom. When the Custom Paper Size window appears, set the paper size and click OK. The setting appears on the list so that you can select it. 12345612Enter the custom name you want to use. Enter the paper size.
PRINTING TASKS3.8Tray SelectionMake sure that Tray Selection is set to the corresponding paper tray.Use the Manual source when printing to specialty media. You have to load one sheet at a time into the Multi-purpose Tray. See page 2.9.If the tray selection is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically picks up paper in the following order: Multi-purpose Tray, Tray1, Optional Tray2.Type Make sure that Type is set to Plain Paper. If you load a different type of paper, select the corresponding paper type. For more information on paper, refer to Chapter 2, "Using Paper or Specialty Media." If you use cotton paper, which weighs from 16lb to 24lb (60~90g/m2), such as Gilbert 25% and Gilbert 100%, set the paper type to Cotton for the best printing.To use recycled paper, which weighs from 20lb to 24lb (75~90g/m2), or colored paper, select Colored.Cover Page SourceThis property allows you to print the first page using a different paper type from the rest of the document. You can select the tray selection for the first page. For example, load thick stock for the first page into the Multi-purpose Tray, and plain paper into Tray1. Then, select Tray1 in the Tray Selection option and MPT in the Cover Page Source option.Scaling Scaling allows you to automatically or manually scale your printer job on a page.You can choose from None, Scale Printing, Fit to Page. For details, see page 4.4 and page 4.5.Property Description3456
PRINTING TASKS3.93Graphics tabUse the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Graphics tab to display the Graphics properties. Property DescriptionPrint QualityYou can select the printing resolution by choosing from 1200 dpi (Enhanced), 600 dpi (Standard). The higher the setting, the sharper the printed characters and graphics. The higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document. Color ModeYou can set the color options. Setting to Color typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents. If you want to print a color document in grayscale, select Black & White. 12312
PRINTING TASKS3.10Color Mode(Continued)If you click Adjust Color, you can change the appearance of the document’s images.Advanced OptionsYou can make advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. •Darken Text: When this option is selected, all text in your document prints darker than normal.•Print All Text Black: When this option is selected, all text in your document prints solid in black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen. When it is not checked, colored text prints in shades of gray.Property Description2The preview image shows the sample page with the settings you specified.•Color Basics: You can adjust the appearance of the images by changing the settings in the Levels option.•Tone Tuning: You can adjust the tonal range of images by changing the Tone Curve option.•Color Info: This tab contains information about the driver’s color conversion system.3
PRINTING TASKS3.113Extras tabSee page 3.3 for more information about accessing your software application. Click the Extras tab to access the following features: Option DescriptionWatermarkYou can create a background image of text to print on each page of your document. See “Using Watermarks” on page 4.10.OverlayOverlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. See “Using Overlays” on page 4.13.Output OptionsPage Order: You can set the sequence for the pages to print. Select the print order from the drop-down list.•Front to Back: Your printer prints all pages from the first page to the last page.•Back to Front: Your printer prints all pages from the last page to the first page.•Print Odd Pages: Your printer prints only the odd pages of the document.•Print Even Pages: Your printer prints only the even pages of the document.Reprint When Jammed: When this option is checked, the printer keeps the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. When a paper jam occurs, the printer reprints the last page after you clear the jam.123123
PRINTING TASKS3.12TroubleshootingThe Troubleshooting tab offers help and information about using your printer. If you have internet access, use the web links to connect to helpful web locations.Using a Favorite SettingThe Favorites option, which is visible on each tab, allows you to save the current properties settings for future use. To save a Favorites item:1Change the settings as needed on each tab. 2Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. 3Click Save. When you save Favorites, all current driver settings are saved.
PRINTING TASKS3.133To use a saved setting, select the item from the Favorites drop down list. The printer is now set to print according to the Favorites setting you selected.To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click Delete. You can also restore the printer driver’s default settings by selecting <Printer Default> from the list. Using HelpYour printer has a help screen that can be activated using the Help button in the printer’s Properties window. The help screen gives you detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver.You can also click in the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting.
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4This chapter explains the printing options and advanced printing tasks. This chapter includes:• Printing on Both Sides of the Paper• Scaling Your Document• Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size• Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper• Printing Posters• Printing Booklets• Using Watermarks• Using OverlaysADVANCED PRINTING
ADVANCED PRINTING4.2Printing on Both Sides of the PaperYou can print on both sides of the paper automatically. Before printing, decide how you want your documents oriented. The options are:•Flip on Long Edge, which is the conventional layout used in book binding, or portrait.•Flip on Short Edge, which is the type often used with calendars, or landscape. CAUTION: Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, or thick paper. Paper jamming and damage to the printer may result.NOTE:To use double-sided printing, you can use only the following paper sizes: A4, Letter, Legal and Folio that weigh 20~24lbs (75~90g/m2).There are two ways to enable or disable double-sided printing:Using the Control Panel MenuSelect Duplex in the Page Layout menu. Set the Duplex Margin item in the same menu, if necessary. See page 5.7 for more details.For further details about using the control panel menu, see page 5.5.➐☎Long Edge ➐☎Short Edge253253253253
ADVANCED PRINTING4.34From the software application1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer’s Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Layout tab, select the paper orientation.3From the Print on Both Sides section, select either Printer Selection, None, Flip on Short Edge, or Flip on Long Edge.4Click the Paper tab and select the paper tray, paper size and type.5Click OK and print the document.NOTE: The settings in the software application override those on the control panel.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.4Scaling Your DocumentYou can scale your print job on a page. 1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. 2From the Paper tab, select Scale Printing from the Type drop-down list. 3Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box. You can also click the ➐☎or ❷ button.4Select the paper tray, paper size and type in Paper Options. 5Click OK and print the document.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.54Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeThis printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check the fine details on a small document. 1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page from the Type drop-down list. 3Select the correct size from the Target Paper drop-down list.4Select the paper tray, paper size and type in Paper Options.5Click OK and print the document. A
ADVANCED PRINTING4.6Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperYou can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages are smaller and arranged in the order you specify on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.1To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side from the Type drop-down list. 3Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet (1, 2, 4, 9 or 16) from the Pages per sheet drop-down list.4Select the page order from the Page Order drop-down list, if necessary. 1 23 4Right, Then Down1324123424133412Down, Then RightLeft, Then DownDown, Then Left
ADVANCED PRINTING4.74The Page Order drop down list is enabled only if the number of pages per side is 4, 9 or 16.Check Print Page Border to print a border around each page on the sheet. Print Page Border is enabled only if the number of pages per side is 2, 4, 9, or 16.5Click the Paper tab and select the paper tray, paper size and type.6Click OK and print the document. Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9 or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-sized document.1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Layout tab, select Poster from the Type drop-down list.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.83Configure the poster option:You can select the page layout from 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4. If you select 2x2, the image is automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier to paste the sheets together. 4Click the Paper tab and select the paper tray, paper size and type.5Click OK and print the document. You can complete the poster by pasting the sheets together. 4 mm4 mm
ADVANCED PRINTING4.94Printing BookletsThe Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. 1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Layout tab, choose Booklet Printing from the Type drop-down list. NOTE: The booklet printing option is available when A4, Letter, Legal or Folio size is selected in the Paper Size option on the Paper tab.3Click the Paper tab, and select the paper tray, paper size and type.4Click OK and print the document.5After printing, fold and staple the pages. 89
ADVANCED PRINTING4.10Using WatermarksA watermark is additional text that can be printed across one or more pages. For example, terms like Draft, Confidential, Date, or Version can be inserted using the watermark feature. There are several predefined watermarks that come with your printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list. Using an Existing Watermark1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. 2Click the Extras tab, and select a watermark from the Watermark drop-down list. You will see the selected watermark in the preview image. 3Click OK and start printing. NOTE: The preview image shows how the page will look when it is printed.Preview image
ADVANCED PRINTING4.114Creating a Watermark1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. 2Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears. 3Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. You can enter up to 40 characters and it displays in the preview window.When the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark prints on the first page only.4Select the watermark options. You can select the font name, style, color, grayscale level and size from the Font Attributes section and set the angle of the watermark from the Message Angle section. 5Click Add to add a new watermark to the list. 6When you finish editing, click OK and start printing. To stop printing the watermark, select <No Watermark> from the Watermark drop-down list.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.12Editing a Watermark1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. 2Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.3Select the watermark you want to edit from the Current Watermarks list to change the watermark message and the options. Refer to page 4.11. 4Click Update to save the changes.5Click OK. Deleting a Watermark1When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.2From the Extras tab, click the Edit Watermarks button in the Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.3Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current Watermarks list and click Delete. 4Click OK.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.134Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored on the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.Creating a New Page OverlayTo use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.1Create or open a document containing text or an image for use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed, save the file for later use.2When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3.3Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Overlays button in the Overlay section. Dear ABCRegards
ADVANCED PRINTING4.144In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay. 5In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover.)6Click Save. The name appears on the Overlay List box. 7Click OK or Yes to finish creating. The file is not printed out. Instead it is stored on your computer hard disk drive. NOTE: The overlay document size must be the same as the documents you print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay with a watermark.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.154Using a Page OverlayAfter an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document:1Create or open the document you want to print. 2When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer Properties. See page 3.3. 3Click the Extras tab. 4Select an overlay from the Overlay drop-down list box. 5If the overlay file you want does not appear on the Overlay list, click the Edit Overlays button and Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use in an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. After you select the file, click Open. The file appears in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay from the Overlay List box.
ADVANCED PRINTING4.166If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When Printing. If this box is checked, a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document. If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected, the overlay automatically prints with your document. 7Click OK or Yes until the printing starts. The selected overlay downloads with your print job and prints on your document. NOTE: The resolution of the overlay document must be the same as that of the document you are printing with the overlay. Deleting a Page OverlayYou can delete page overlays that you no longer use. 1In the printer Properties window, click the Extras tab. 2Click Edit Overlays button in the Overlay section. 3Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box. 4Click Delete Overlay. 5Click OK until you exit the Print window.
5This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel.This chapter includes:• Understanding the Control Panel• Using Control Panel MenusUSING THE CONTROL PANEL
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.2Understanding the Control PanelThe control panel on the top right side of your printer has a display and seven buttons.DisplaySee “Understanding Display Messages” on page 7.25 for a complete listing of all the printer messages. Buttons Display: displays the printer status and job in progress. Status MapMessage DescriptionReady• The printer is on-line and ready to print.• If you press On Line/Continue, the printer switches to off-line. Offline• The printer is off-line and cannot print.• If you press On Line/Continue, the printer switches to on-line. Processing...• The printer is printing. • If you want to cancel printing, press OK().Power Saver• The printer is in Power Saver mode, using less power. When a print job is received from the computer or if any button is pressed, the printer switches to on-line. • To deactivate the Power Saver mode or change the power-saving time, see page 5.9.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.35ButtonsButton Description(status map)When an error occurs, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map. An error message appears on the display so that you can locate the error. For details on the meaning of the error messages, see page 7.25.• Press to switch between on-line and off-line. • In menu mode, press to return to ready mode.The color of the On Line/Continue button indicates the status of the printer.GreenOnThe printer is on-line and can receive data from the computer.Blinking • When the backlight blinks slowly, the printer is receiving data from the computer.• When the backlight blinks quickly, the printer is receiving and printing data. OrangeOnThe printer stops printing due to a major error. Check the display message. See page 7.25 for details on the meaning of the error message.BlinkingA minor error has occurred and the printer is waiting for the error to be cleared. Off• The printer is off-line and cannot print.• The printer is in Power Save mode. When data is received, it switches to on-line.• Press to enter menu mode.• In menu mode, press to scroll through the menus.In menu mode, press to select the displayed submenu item or confirm the changed setting. The selected item is marked with an *.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.4In menu mode, press to scroll through submenu items or setting options. Pressing ❿ moves you to the next option and pressing ➛ sends you back to the previous option. • Press to cancel the current print job.• In menu mode, press to return to ready mode.In menu mode, press to go back to the upper menu level.Button Description
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.55Using Control Panel MenusA number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change the printer settings. The diagram on page 5.6 shows the menus and all of the items available in each menu. The items in each menu and the options you can select are described in more detail in the tables beginning on page 5.6.Accessing Control Panel MenusYou can configure your printer from the printer’s control panel. You can also use the control panel menus while the printer is in use.1In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) until you see the menu you want on the bottom line of the display.2Press the OK button ( ) to access the menu.3Press the scroll button ( or ) until the menu item you want displays on the bottom line.4Press the OK button ( ) to confirm the selected item. 5If the menu item has submenus, repeat steps 3 and 4.6Press the scroll button ( or ) until the setting option you want displays on the bottom line or enter the required value.7Press the OK button ( ) to save your input or selection. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection on the display, indicating that it is now the default.8To exit the menu, press the Back button ( ) repeatedly, or the Cancel button ( ).After 60 seconds of inactivity (no key has been pressed), the printer automatically returns to ready mode.NOTE: Print settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.6Overview of Control Panel MenusThe control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control panel provides access to the following menus: Information MenuThis menu contains information pages that you can print to give details about the printer and its configuration.Page Layout(See page 5.7.)DuplexDuplex MarginColor(See page 5.8.)CalibrationCustom ColorInformation(See page 5.6.)Config PageMenu MapDemo PageConnection Pg*Maintenance(See page 5.8.)Check TonerCheck OthersLow WarningCleaning PageRegistrationPrimary ColorAll Color PageCyan SolidMagenta SolidYellow SolidBlack SolidNetwork Setup*(See page 5.12.)Configure TCPEnable AppleTKReset NetworkReset DefaultsPrinter Setup(See page 5.9.)LanguagePwr Save TimeAuto ContinueJam RecoveryAltitude Adj.Power SaveReset Defaults* This menu only appears on the Phaser 6100DN printer.Item ExplanationConfig PageThe configuration page shows the printer’s current configuration. See page 6.2.Menu MapThe menu map shows the layout and current settings of the control panel menu items.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.75Page Layout MenuUse the Page Layout menu to define all settings relating to output.(*: the default setting)Demo Page The demo page allows you to check to see if your printer is printing properly.Connection PgThe Connection Page prints displaying the current network settings when using a Phaser 6100DN printer.Item ExplanationDuplexTo print on both sides of paper, choose the edge as follows.•Long Edge: Flips on the long edge. Prints pages to read like a book.•Short Edge: Flips on the short edge. Prints pages to read by flipping over like a note pad.Select Off to print on one side of the paper.Item ExplanationOptions: Off*, Long Edge, Short EdgeLong Edge in thePortrait orientation Long Edge in the Landscape orientation253253253253Short Edge in the Landscape orientationShort Edge in the Portrait orientation
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.8Color MenuThis menu allows you to adjust the color setting. Duplex MarginIn this menu, you can set the margins for double-sided printing. You can increase or decrease the value in 0.1mm increments.•Top Margin: Set the top margin, from 0.0mm to 9.9mm.•Left Margin: Set the left margin, from 0.0mm to 9.9mm.•Short Binding: Set the bottom margin of the back of the page for short binding, from 0.0mm to 10mm. Binding position: In the portrait orientation, appears in the upper line of the page. In the landscape orientation, appears on the right side of the page.•Long Binding: Set the right margin of the back of the page for long binding, from 0.0mm to 22mm.Binding position: In the portrait orientation, appears on the left side of the page. In the landscape orientation, appears in the upper line of the page.Item ExplanationCalibrationThis menu item allows you to calibrate the printer for the best possible color printer quality.•Off: The printer is calibrated by the default setting.•Auto: It automatically calibrates the printer to produce the best possible print quality for color documents.•Run Now: It manually calibrates the printer.Item ExplanationOptions: Off, Auto*, Run Now
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.95Printer Setup MenuUse the Printer Setup menu to configure a variety of printer features.(*: the default setting)Custom ColorThis item allows you to adjust a specific color contrast individually. •CMYK: It allows you to adjust the contrast of the toner in each toner cartridge.Default: It optimizes the colors automatically. Manual Adjust: It allows you to manually adjust the selected color contrast for each cartridge.Note: You should use the Default setting for a best color quality.Item ExplanationLanguage The Language setting determines the language of the text that appears on the control panel display and information printing.Pwr Save Time Set how long the printer waits before going to power save (when Power Save is enabled).Item ExplanationOptions: English*, German, French, Italian, Spanish, RussianOptions: 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 120 Minutes*
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.10Auto ContinueThis item determines whether or not the printer continues printing when it detects paper mismatched to your paper setting. •Off: If a paper mismatch occurs, the message remains on the display and the printer remains off-line until you insert the correct paper.•On: If the paper is mismatched, an error message displays. The printer goes off-line for 30 seconds then automatically clears the message and continues printing. Jam RecoveryThis item determines how the printer behaves when a paper jam occurs. •Off: The printer does not reprint pages. Printing performance might be increased with this setting.•On: The printer automatically reprints pages after you clear the paper jam.Altitude Adj.You can optimize the print quality according to your altitude.Power Save When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered when Power Save is enabled.Reset Defaults This menu allows you to reset the printer's factory default settings.Item ExplanationOptions: Off, On*Options: Off*, OnOptions: Low*, HighOptions:On*, Off
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.115Maintenance MenuUse the Maintenance menu to maintain the toner cartridges and other consumables. Item ExplanationCheck Toner Allows you to check how much toner is left in the each toner cartridge. Check Others•Imaging Unit: allows you to check the total number of images printed, since the image counter was last set to zero. See page 6.14.•Transfer Belt: allows you to check the total number of images printed, since the image counter was last set to zero. See page 6.22.•Fuser, Transfer Roll: allows you to check the total number of pages printed and reset the life count after the fuser or transfer roller is replaced.•MPT Roller, Tray 1 Roller, Tray 2 Roller: allows you to check the total number of images fed from each tray.Low WarningThis item determines how the printer behaves when the consumables are low.•Off: The printer does not display the warning message.•On: The printer displays the warning message.Cleaning PageAllows you to print a page that cleans the fuser unit inside the printer. RegistrationAllows you print a color registration print page.Primary Color Allows you to print a 4x4 color bar test print page.All Color PageAllows you to print a primary and secondary test print page.Cyan SolidAllows you to print a 100% Cyan fill test page.Magenta SolidAllows you to print a 100% Magenta fill test page.Yellow SolidAllows you to print a 100% Yellow fill test page.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.12Network Setup MenuThis menu lets you configure the network interface card installed in your printer according to how the network is set up.(*: the default setting)Black SolidAllows you to print a 100% Black fill test page.Item ExplanationConfigure TCPSets whether or not you want to manually configure the network. If you select Yes, you can configure the IP Address settings.If you select Yes, the IP Source menu appears displaying the following options:• BOOTP• DHCP• StaticSee the IP Source table for information on BOOTP, DHCP, and Static options.Enable AppleTKThis item enables AppleTalk.Reset Network This item reboots the network interface card. Select Reset Now to reboot.Reset Defaults This item performs a simple reset and restores the network configuration parameters to the factory defaults.Item ExplanationOptions:Yes*, NoOptions:Yes, No*Options:Yes, No
USING THE CONTROL PANEL5.135IP SourceThe IP Source menu option provides three methods for setting an IP address:StaticThe Static menu option provides three methods for manually entering an IP address:Item ExplanationBOOTP•BOOTP: The BOOTP server allots the IP address to you automatically.DHCP•DHCP: The DHCP server allots the IP address to you automatically.Static•Static: You can enter IP address, subnetmask, and gateway manually. See the Static table for information on manually entering an IP address.Item ExplanationIP AddressThis item lets you enter the IP address manually. • Press the scroll button to set the value of the 1st byte between 1 and 255, and then press the OK button. • Set the value for the 2nd to the 4th byte the same way.Subnet MaskThis item lets you enter the subnet mask manually. • Press the scroll button to set the value of the 1st byte between 1 and 255, and then press the Enter button. • Set the value for the 2nd to the 4th byte the same way. GatewayThis item lets you enter the gateway manually. • Press the scroll button to set the value of the 1st byte between 1 and 255, and then press the Enter button. •Set the value for the 2nd to the 4th byte the same way.
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6This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and suggestions for high-quality and economical printing. This chapter includes:• Printing a Config Page• Replacing the Supplies• Managing the Toner Cartridges• Replacing the Toner Cartridges• Replacing the Waste Cartridge• Replacing the Imaging Unit• Replacing the Transfer Belt• Cleaning the Printer• Replacement PartsMAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.2Printing a Config PageYou can print a config page from the printer’s control panel. Use the config page to view the current settings, to help troubleshoot problems, or to verify the installation of options.To print the config page:1In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Information’ on the bottom line of the display.2Press the OK button ( ) to access the menu.3Press the OK button ( ) when ‘Config Page’ displays on the bottom line.The config page prints out.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.36Replacing the SuppliesFrom time to time, you need to replace the following items to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems. Refer to the table below:Item(s) Printer message Pages Printed See pageBlack toner cartridgeReplace Black Toner3,000 pages* (standard capacity)*Average A4-/letter-sized pages counts based on 5% coverage of individual colors on each page. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary.6.8.7,000 pages (high capacity) 6.8.Color toner cartridgesReplace [Color] Toner2,000 pages*(standard capacity)6.8. 5,000 pages (high capacity) 6.8.Waste cartridgeWaste Box Full/Not Install3,000 to 5,000 pages**6.11.Imaging Unit Replace Imaging Unit50,000 images**6.14.Transfer Belt Replace Transfer Belt50,000 images****Image counts are based on one color on each page. If you print documents in full colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) then 1 page is equivalent to 4 images and these three items are reduced to 25% of the indicated value.6.22.Fuser Replace Fuser100,000 monochrome pages50,000 color pagesTransfer Roller ReplaceTransfer Roller50,000 pages
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.4Managing the Toner CartridgesToner Cartridge StorageTo get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:• Do not remove the toner cartridges from their packages until you are ready to use them. • Do not refill the toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.• Store the toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.• To prevent damage to the toner cartridges, do not expose them to light for more than a few minutes.Toner Cartridge Life ExpectancyThe life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a high-capacity toner cartridge lasts an average of 7,000 pages for black and 5,000 pages for each color. The standard-capacity toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 3,000 pages for black and 2,000 pages for each color.At any time, you can verify the life expectancy by checking the toner level. See the below.Checking the Remaining TonerYou can check the level of toner left in each cartridge.1In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see ‘Maintenance’ on the bottom line of the display.2Press the OK button ( ) to access the menu.3When ‘Check Toner’ displays on the bottom line, press the OK button ( ).4Press the scroll button ( or ) until the color of the toner cartridge you want to check displays on the bottom line.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.565Press the OK button ( ).The display shows the percentage of the remaining toner.Redistributing the TonerWhen a toner cartridge is nearly empty, faded or light areas may appear. Equally it is possible that colored images may have incorrect colors due to incorrect mixing of the toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridge is nearly empty. 'Ready [Color] Low Toner' appears on the display. The printer can continue to print using the current toner cartridge until the control panel displays a message telling you to replace the cartridge. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. The control panel display tells you which color cartridge is low in toner.1Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.62Pull the handle lightly first, and then holding the used toner cartridge, remove it.CAUTION: If you open the left cover A for a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the imaging unit.3Holding both sides of the toner cartridge, gently roll it from side to side to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.764Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer.5Close the left cover A. Make sure that the cover is securely latched.Make sure you have correctly installed the toner cartridge. The left cover will not close properly if toner cartridges are installed incorrectly. Never use force to close the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.8Replacing the Toner CartridgesThe printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K).Replace a toner cartridge when the printer control panel displays ‘Replace [Color] Toner’. The control panel display tells you which color needs to be replaced. 1Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool.2Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.3Pull the handle lightly first, and then holding the used toner cartridge, remove it.CAUTION: If you open the left cover A for a few minutes, the imaging unit can be exposed to light. This causes damage to the imaging unit. Close the top and left cover A should the setup need to be halted for any reason.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.964Take a new toner cartridge out of the package. CAUTION: Don’t use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the toner cartridge package. You could damage the surface of the toner cartridge.5Holding both sides of the toner cartridge, gently roll it from side to side to distribute the toner.6Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface as shown and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape. Discard the paper and tape.NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.107Make sure that the color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then slide the new toner cartridge into the printer. Using both hands, grip the cartridge to insert into the slot. Then hold the handle to slide the cartridge in.Although you correctly install the toner cartridges, the black and yellow toner cartridges are not inserted completely. When you close the left cover, they insert into place.8Close the left cover A. Make sure that the cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on. Make sure you have correctly installed the toner cartridge. The left cover will not close properly if toner cartridges are installed incorrectly. Never use force to close the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.116Replacing the Waste CartridgeReplace the waste cartridge when the control panel displays ‘Waste Box Full/Not Install’. 1Unlatch the front cover, by quickly pressing and releasing it using the depressions at the top.2Push the lock lever up and pull the waste cartridge out.CAUTION: Make sure that you lay the waste cartridge on a flat surface so that the toner does not spill.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.123Remove the container’s caps which are attached as shown below and use them to close the waste cartridge.4Take a new waste cartridge out of the package.5Insert the lower of the new container into place and then push it to make sure that it is seated in place.6Make sure that the lock lever latches the container.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.1367Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely latched.8Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected.9 Close the left cover A firmly.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.14Replacing the Imaging UnitThe life of the imaging unit is approximately 50,000 images. Replace the imaging unit when the printer control panel displays ‘Replace Imaging Unit’. 1Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool.2Using the handle, completely open the left cover A until it is at right angles to the main frame and the toner cartridges are ejected. CAUTION: If the left cover A is not completely open, the top cover release button does not press.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.1563Press the top cover release button to unlatch the top cover B and open it all the way.4Pull the lock levers on each side towards you, as shown below, to release the transfer belt.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.165Using the handle, lift the transfer belt out of the printer by lightly pulling it towards the left of the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. 6Lift the handle of the used imaging unit and use it to pull the imaging unit out of the printer.

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