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DocuPrint C8 Ink Jet Printer

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Customer Support

To resolve problems with your printer, follow thesuggestions that are provided in Chapter 4,Troubleshooting the Printer.

If you are unable to solve a DocuPrint C8 problem usingthis guide or the online Help, call the Xerox CustomerSupport Center at 1-800-832-6979. Before calling, makesure you have the following information:

• C8 serial number, which is located next to the parallelport on the back of the printer.

• C8 software version, which is specified in the printerdriver About box.

• Windows operating system version (Windows 95/98,or Windows NT 4.0).

Note: The Windows NT4.0 print driver for the DocuprintC8 is not included with this product. It is available fordownload at the Xerox website.

• Amount of memory in your PC.

• Information about the problem, including the stepstaken to create the problem, any error messages, andthe expected behavior.

The Xerox Customer Support Center telephone number inthe United States and Canada is:

1-800-TEAM XRX (1-800-832-6979)

Call from a telephone near your PC and the printer. Makesure that both your PC and your printer are turned on.

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If you require additional information about Xerox andXerox products, visit the Xerox website at:

http://WWW.XEROX.COM

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ContentsCustomer Support .................................................................................... iii

Contents........................................................................................................ i

Introduction................................................................................................. 1

Generating Floppy Disks from your CD ................................................... 2

Safety notes............................................................................................... 2

Printer Registration ................................................................................... 7

Directions for On-Line Registration ......................................................... 7

Understanding the printer’s features........................................................ 8

Hardware features ..................................................................................... 9

Control panel Operation.......................................................................... 12Normal Printer Operation ................................................................... 12Printer Error Conditions...................................................................... 12

Printer specifications............................................................................... 14

System Requirements.............................................................................. 16

Printable area / Margins.......................................................................... 17

Using the printer settings ......................................................................... 18

Downloading the Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver ................................. 18

Accessing printer settings ....................................................................... 20

The Paper/Output Property Page ............................................................ 21

The Page Layout Property Page.............................................................. 26Select Sheets ....................................................................................... 28Multiple-up option .............................................................................. 29

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The Image Quality Property Page ........................................................... 31

The About Page....................................................................................... 34

The Status Property Page ........................................................................ 35

The Maintenance Property Page ............................................................. 38

Checking the documents in the print queue............................................. 43

Troubleshooting the printer..................................................................... 44

The printed document does not match the selected printer settings ........ 45

The printed document is blank................................................................ 46

The document prints slowly .................................................................... 48

The document sent to the printer does not print ...................................... 49

The Front Panel LED is on continuously ................................................ 50

The Front Panel LED is blinking slowly................................................. 52

The Front Panel LED is blinking intermittently...................................... 52

The print is blurry or jagged vertical lines appear................................... 53

The printed image is clipped or off the edge of the media ...................... 54

Extra characters, dashes, or lines appear on the printed pages................ 55

White horizontal lines and streaks of the wrong color appear on theprinted pages ........................................................................................... 56

The print is faint or missing .................................................................... 57

Ink is smeared on the printed pages ........................................................ 58

The print quality of transparencies is poor.............................................. 59

Color variations appear in large areas of color ....................................... 60

The paper is not feeding properly ........................................................... 61

The paper does not stack neatly in the paper output shelf....................... 62

Packing the printer for return to a Service Center................................... 63

Selecting and ordering supplies ............................................................... 65

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Cartridges and print heads ...................................................................... 66

Selecting plain paper............................................................................... 66

Selecting specialty print media ............................................................... 67

Selecting labels ....................................................................................... 68

Selecting transparencies.......................................................................... 68

Selecting banner paper............................................................................ 68

Selecting envelopes................................................................................. 68

Printing DOS in a Window ...................................................................... 69

Index .......................................................................................................... 71

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The DocuPrint C8 printer is a fast, high quality, thermalink jet printer designed for both color and black and whiteapplications. Featuring a compact lightweight design, theprinter is ideally suited for use in your office or at home.The DocuPrint C8 printer connects easily to your personalcomputer.

Make your pages stand out

• Prints up to 600 x 600 dpi on plain paper and up to1200 x 600 dpi on photo glossy paper

• Crisp vivid graphics and photos—even on plain paper• Automatically correct problem areas in photos with

unique ImageFixTM software

High-speed, high-quality prints

• Prints up to 5 black-and-white pages per minute; upto 2.5 pages per minute in color

• Quick return to applications with fast print spooling

Cost-saving features

• Separate color cartridges eliminate expense of wastedinks (4 colors)

• Small footprint on your desk

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Generating Floppy Disks from your CDWith your DocuPrint C8 printer you will receive a CDcontaining the software for operating your printer inconnection with your PC.

For your convenience, it is possible for you to copy theWindows 95/98 Printer Driver onto a floppy disk usingthe instructions provided below:

• Hold down the shift key and insert the DocuPrint C8CD into the CD-ROM drive; holding down the shiftkey suspends the Auto Start of the installer.

• Open My Computer and right-click on the CD-ROMdrive (for example, the D drive).

• Double-click on the Diskmake directory to openit.

• Double-click on setup.exe to run the utility.• Follow the instructions provided by the utility.

Safety notesYour DocuPrint C8 has been carefully designed to giveyou years of safe, reliable performance. As with allelectrical equipment, however, there are a few basicprecautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself ordamaging the unit.

1. Read and follow all warnings and instructions markedon or supplied with the printer.

2. Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use a dampcloth only; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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3. Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you putit on an unsteady surface, it might fall and becomedamaged. If you place the printer on a soft surface,such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked,causing it to overheat.

4. Do not put the printer on or near a heat source, suchas a radiator or heat register. If you put the printer inany kind of enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.

5. Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid ofany kind into it.

6. Ensure that your power source matches the ratinglisted on the back of the printer.

7. Be sure to install the printer near a power outlet thatwill remain easily accessible.

8. To avoid damaging the power cord, do not putanything on it or place it where it will be walked on.If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace itimmediately.

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9. The use of an extension cord or power strip with thisprinter is not recommended. If you are using anextension cord or power strip with the printer, makesure that the total of the amperes required by all ofthe equipment on the extension is less than theextension’s rating. Generally, the total ratings of allequipment plugged into any one power line shouldnot exceed 15 amperes. Do not exceed this unless youknow that the power line your equipment is pluggedinto has a rating above 15 amperes.

10. You must only use the 3-conductor, 18 AWG, SVTtype, IEC320 style power cord provided with yourprinter (e.g., a plug having a third grounding pin).This plug will only fit into a grounding-type poweroutlet. This is a safety feature. To avoid the risk ofelectric shock, contact your electrician to replace thereceptacle if you are unable to insert the plug into theoutlet. Never use a ground adapter plug to connectthe printer to a power source receptacle that lacks aground connection terminal.

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11. Aside from the routine maintenance described in yourprinter documentation, do not try to service theprinter yourself. Opening the cover may expose youto shocks or other hazards. Do not make anyadjustments other than those described in thedocumentation, as you might cause damage requiringextensive repair work.

12. If anything happens that indicates that your printer isnot working properly or has been damaged, unplug itimmediately and have your printer serviced. Theseare some of the things to look for:

• The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or theprinter has been exposed to water.

• The printer has been dropped or its cabinet hasbeen damaged.

• The printer does not function normally when youare following the operating instructions.

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13. The CE marking applied to this product symbolizesXerox’s declaration of conformity with the followingapplicable directives of the European Union as of thedates indicated.

• January 1, 1995—Council Directive 73/23/EECamended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC,Approximation of the laws of the member statesrelated to low voltage equipment.

• January 1, 1996—Council Directive89/336/EEC, Approximation of the laws of themember states related to electromagneticcompatibility.

• A full declaration defining the relevant directivesand referenced standards can be obtained fromyour Xerox representative.

• WARNING: In order to allow this equipment tooperate in proximity to Industrial, Scientific andMedical (ISM) equipment, the external radiationfrom ISM equipment may have to be limited orspecial mitigation measures taken.

14. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.

15. This Class “B” digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003.

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Printer RegistrationTo ensure that your printer is registered, please take amoment to register this product. Directions are providedbelow. The preferred registration method is through on-line registration; however, each of these methods willenable you to register your product.

• On-line registration

• FAX number 1-800-594-5023

• Call 1-800-TEAM XRX (1-800-832-6979)

• Mail in the registration card.

Note: Save a copy of the registration card and the bill ofsale as proof of purchase for future reference.

Directions for On-Line Registration1. Go to the Xerox Web site:

http://WWW.TEAMXRX.COM

2. A Small Office Solutions title screen appears. Underthe Contents column, select Service and Support.

3. A Xerox Support title screen appears. Under theContents column, select Warranty Registration.

4. Fill in all empty fields.

5. When you are finished filling in the empty fields,click the Submit Warranty button. You are nowregistered.

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Chapter 2 Understanding theprinter’s features

This chapter illustrates the parts of the DocuPrint C8,explains the front panel control Printer Control button andLED light, and lists the printer specifications.

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Hardware featuresReview the following illustrations to familiarize yourselfwith the printer’s parts.

Front view of DocuPrint C8 Printer

Printercover

PaperInput

Light (LED)

Paper out put

PrinterControlButton

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Inside view of DocuPrint C8 Printer

Top view of DocuPrint C8 Printer

Star WheelBar

GreenCartridge LockLever

Print Headand color ink

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Back view of DocuPrint C8 Printer

Parallelinterface

Powerconnection

Serial Number

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Control panel OperationThe DocuPrint C8 control panel has one button and one light (LED).

The Printer Control (green) button controls printer functions. The one LEDlight displays the condition of the printer.

Normal Printer Operation

LED Off

• To center the print head so you can replace a printcartridge – Press and hold the Printer Control button for atleast 2 seconds. The print head will move to the center of theprinter. Replace the print head (see the Quick Start Card), thenpress and release the Printer Control button to return the printhead to the home position.

• To manually feed paper – Press and release the PrinterControl button.

• To manually advance paper – After manually feeding paperinto the printer, press and release the Printer Control button foreach line feed.

• To eject paper – Press and hold the Printer Control button forat least 2 seconds.

• To print a test page – Unplug the power cord from the rear ofthe unit. While pressing the Printer Control button, reinsert thepower cord into the back of the unit and continue to hold thePrinter Control button until the print head starts to move.

Printer Error Conditions

LED Blinking Constantly (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off)

• Low ink condition – Press and release the Printer Controlbutton to center the print head. Replace the low ink cartridge.Press and release the Printer Control button to return the printhead to the home position.

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LED On Continuously

A continuously lit LED can indicate any of the following errorconditions:

• Out of paper – Fill the paper tray. Press and release thePrinter Control button to feed paper.

• Paper Jam – Press and hold the Printer Control button for atleast 2 seconds to clear the jam. If the paper fails to come out,follow the jam clearance procedure described on the QuickStart Card.

• Incorrect Print Head Installed – Press and release thePrinter Control button to center the print head. Replace theincorrect print head with the correct DocuPrint C8 print head.

• Out of Ink - Press and release the Printer Control button tocenter the print head. Replace the empty ink cartridge with anew cartridge. Press and release the Printer Control button toreturn the print head to the home position.

• Scan Error – Remove any obstructions from the scan path.Press and release the Printer Control button to reset the printerand return the print head to the home position. If the problemis not resolved and the LED remains on, call the XeroxSupport Center at (1-800-832-6979).

• System Error – Press and hold the Printer Control button forat least 2 seconds. If the LED begins to flash, there is a systemerror. Unplug the power at the back of the unit for at least 10seconds, then reinsert the power cord back into the back of theunit. If the problem still persists, call the Xerox Support Centerat (1-800-832-6979).

LED Blinking Intermittently (0.2 sec On, 1.4 sec Off)

• Data in Buffer Press and release the Printer Control button toprint out the data resident in the buffer.

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Printer specifications

Feature Specification

Print speed Black: Up to 5 ppm (draft mode)

Color: Up to 2.5 ppm (draft)

Print resolution Black: 600 x 600 dpi (plain paper)

Color: 1200 x 600 dpi (ink jet photoglossy coated paper)

600 x 600 dpi (plain paper)

Print yield Semi-permanent color print head withexpected life of 5,000 prints

Replaceable ink cartridges (one cartridge percolor)

Black: 150 prints @ 5% areacoverage (normal mode)

Color: 375 prints @ 5% areacoverage (each color)

High Capacity Black Cartridge (Optional):

1250 prints @ 5% areacoverage (normal mode)

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Feature Specification

Paper tray capacity 100 sheets 75 g/m² (20 lb.) paper

Paper output shelfcapacity

50 sheets 75 g/m² (20 lb.) paper

Paper size Automatic feed: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5,8 x 10, Executive

Envelopes: #10, DL, 7 ¾

Banner feed: A4 x 5, Letter x 5

Paper weight 60 – 163 g/m² plain paper: (16 – 43 lb.)

Print media Plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, paper-faced labels, high resolution paper, photoglossy paper, fabric transfer sheets

Interface IEEE 1284 compliant parallel printer cable,6’ or less

Ambient conditions Temperature: 10° – 40° C (50° - 104° F)Humidity: 20% – 80% relative humidity

Input voltage 100V – 240V Universal Power Supply

Power consumption Standby: 0.1A 110V; 0.08A 230VOperating: 0.5A 110V; 0.3A 230V

External dimensions Width: 43.5 cm (17.1 inches)Depth: 23.7 cm (9.3 inches)Height: 17.5 cm (6.9 inches)Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

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System Requirements

Operating System Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0

Random Access Memory Minimum 8 MB

16MB Recommended

Hard Disk Space 20 MB

CPU 486-DX66 MHz

Note: The use of bypass peripherals (i.e. a switch box orscanner) is not recommended. Use a direct connection tothe parallel port of the computer.

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Printable area / Margins

Recommended PossibleA 5.0 mm (0.21”) 5.0 mm (0.21”)

B 5.0 mm (0.21”) 5.0 mm (0.21”)

C 5.0 mm (0.21”) 5.0 mm (0.21”)

D 18.0 mm (0.71”) 12.7mm (0.5”)

A

C

B

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Chapter 3 Using the printersettings

Using the DocuPrint C8 printer driver software, you canselect from a variety of settings when printing documents.This chapter describes the printer settings you can selectand how to check the status of the documents sent to theprinter.

This section covers features for Windows 95/98, andWindows NT 4.0. The Windows NT 4.0 driver is notincluded with your printer but can be downloaded fromthe web, following the directions below.

Downloading the Windows NT 4.0 PrinterDriver

To download the Windows NT 4.0 printer driver for theDocuPrint C8, perform the following steps:

1. Visit the Xerox web site:http://WWW.XEROX.COM .

2. Locate the column titled: Product Info.

• Click on Downloadable Software found underthe Product Info column. A screen appears:Welcome to the Xerox Software Library.

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• Click on Drivers.

• In the Select a product field, highlightDocuPrint C8.

3. In the Operating System field, highlightWindows NT 4.0.

4. In the Language field, select US English or French.

5. Click on the Search button.

6. A large title appears: here is what we found. Look atthe table titled: Drivers/PPDs Table.

• In the File Name column of this table, click onC8NT.EXE (TBD)

• A File Download dialog box appears. Click onthe radio button titled Save this program to disk.

• Click on OK.

8. A Save As screen appears. Identify the disk anddirectory (folder).

• Select the Save button.

9. The downloaded driver file is a self-extracting *.exefile.

• To run the *.exe file, double click the file’s icon.

Note: In the U.S. and Canada, call the Xerox hotline at1-800-TEAM XRX (1-800-832-6979) to acquire aWindows NT 4.0 printer driver disk at no extra charge.

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Accessing printer settingsYou can access the printer settings from a Windowssoftware application or from the Printers folder.

From a Windows software application:

Click Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box,click Properties (or Setup).

From the Printers folder for Windows 95/98:

In Windows 95/98, click the Start button on the Task Bar,point to Settings, and click Printers. Click theDocuPrint C8 icon with the right mouse button, and thenclick Properties.

The property page settings for Windows 95/98 aredescribed in the following pages of this chapter.

From the Printers folder for Windows NT 4.0:

Note: The Windows NT 4.0 printer driver is not includedwith this product. See the previous section of this guide fordirections to download the Windows NT 4.0 printer driver

In Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button on the taskbar.Point to the Settings menu item. Click the Printers menuitem. Click the DocuPrint C8 icon with the right mousebutton, and then click Document Defaults.

The screens shown on the following pages are Windows95/98 screens. Windows NT 4.0 screens are not shown.

Note: Some software applications may override any ofthe settings you select on the printer property pages.

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The Paper/Output Property Page

The Paper/Output property page provides the followingsettings:

Copies Specifies the number of copies toprint. The valid range is 1 to 99.

Orientation These radio buttons allow the userto select the paper orientation:Portrait (vertical orientation) orLandscape (horizontal orientation).

The icon to the left of the buttonschanges to match the selection.

Collate Arranges, in sequential order,multiple copies of the samedocument.

Reverse printorder

Prints the document from the lastpage to the first page.

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Print with cartridge Specifies the print cartridgerequired for the current print job.This setting lets you send severaldocuments to the printer andspecify the type of print cartridge touse for each document.

If the appropriate print cartridge isnot installed when the print jobbegins, you will receive a messageto install the correct cartridge.

• Now in printer: Indicates theprint job is to be printed withthe print cartridge that isalready installed in the printer.

• Color/Photo: Refers to thecolor print head andcartridges (included with theprinter).

• High Capacity Black Cartridge(Optional)

Print document as This feature controls how thedocument will be printed. Theavailable options are:

• Intelligent color (photos,graphics, and text). This optionis used for color printing.

• Greyscale: This option is usedfor black and white printing.

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Paper size Specify the paper size to be usedfor the current print job. The Papersize pull-down menu lists sizes ofpaper on which to print. All choicesare always available. The page iconto the left of the menu changes tomatch the selection. Refer to On-Line Help for a complete listing ofchoices.

Paper type Selects the type of paper to printon. The available options are:

• Plain paper

• Inkjet coated paper

• Photo quality glossy paper

• Inkjet Transparency

• Iron-on transfer

Print quality Selects print quality for currentprint job.

• Draft: for fastest printing.Resolution is 300 x 300 dpi.Speed is up to five pages perminute (Plain paper only).

• Normal: for letter quality ataverage speed. Resolution is600 x 300 dpi

• High quality: prints at aslower speed. Resolution is600 x 600 dpi

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• Photo quality: Resolution is1200 x 600 dpi on photoquality glossy paper.(Color/Photo Cartridge only).

Saved settings Specifies the printer settings file touse for the print job. Four files areprovided or you can create yourown file. Refer to On-Line Help fora complete listing of settings withinthese four preset choices.

1. Draft memo

2. Presentation transparency

3. Photograph

4. Printer Defaults

Save As button Allows the user to create a newsaved setting file, saving allproperty sheet settings.

To use the Save As button:

1. Select the settings you want onthe Paper/Output, Page Layout,and Image Quality propertypages.

2. On the Paper/Output propertypage, click the Save As button.

3. Type a name in the Save Asdialog box.

4. Click Save in the dialog box.

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Delete button Deletes the currently selectedSaved setting file.

Status button Displays the Status window. If theStatus window is already running, itwill be brought to the foreground.

Default All Sets all controls on all propertypages to their factory defaults. Thisfunction is the same as: Printerdefaults from the Saved settingscontrol. (See Saved Settings,above).

Device mimic (printer illustration in lower left corner)

This is a bitmap image of theprinter. This image will changewhen certain settings are changed(for example, paper size).

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The Page Layout Property Page

The Page Layout property page enables you to print oneimage on multiple pages. It also allows several pages to beprinted on a single sheet. The graphic to the left of thecontrol is updated to reflect your specific layout selection.There are three layout options:

• Poster: The poster feature takes each original imageand magnifies it to print on the chosen number ofpages.

Note: The Poster feature in the Page Layout property pageis not available for Windows NT 4.0.

• Multiple-up: Prints the selected number of imageson one page/sheet.

• None: Prints the images as they come from theapplication.

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Poster

Number of sheets

This determines how many pages each originalimage is expanded to. The list contains 4, 9, and16.

Print crop marks

When checked, a black border will be printed atthe edge of the printable area of each expandedpage.

Print sheets

The box displays the page numbers that will beprinted from the total job. The default is that allsheets will be printed. The user can select anycombination of sheets using the Select button.

Select Sheets button

This feature enables you to select anycombination of sheets that were originallyidentified in Number of Sheets.

Default button

This will return controls on the Page Layoutproperty page to their factory defaults.

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Select Sheets

Use this dialog to select expanded Poster sheets to print.The features in Select Sheets are:

Clear Deselects all the sheets. The dialog box remainsopen.

All Selects all the sheets. The dialog box remainsopen.

OK Saves the current selections and exits the dialogbox.

Cancel Exit without saving your selections.

Help Displays help for this dialog box.

Note: This setting will remain in effect until it is changed.Therefore, once you print the desired sheet(s) return to thedialog box, click All, and then click OK.

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Multiple-up option

The Multiple-up feature enables placement of multipleimages on one document. If you select Multiple-up in thePage Layout property page, the following controls appear:

Images per sheet This selection determines howmany images are condensed andprinted on one page. The availablechoices are 2, 3, 4, and 8.

Print borders Click on the check box to print ablack border around eachcondensed image. The icon willreflect the border choice.

Defaults button This button will return controls onthe Page Layout property page totheir factory defaults.

None Prints the pages as they come infrom the application.

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Mirror Image

In the center of the Page Layout property page, is an iconand check box for Mirror Image . The printed image isflipped horizontally (left to right). This setting isautomatically selected when you choose Paper type: Iron-on transfer from the Paper/Output Property sheet. Theicon to the left of the check box is updated based on yourselection.

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The Image Quality Property Page

The Image Quality property page provides a large graphicthat estimates how Lighten/Darken, Contrast, andsaturation of Red, Green, and Blue affect the document.(However, the graphic does not change when you selectImageFix.)

These are the Image Quality property page features:

Halftone type This field is informational only. Theuser cannot select the type of halftone touse directly. The software selects thehalftone based on the quality mode andPrint mode selected. The icon to the leftof the field is updated to reflect the typeof halftone in use.

Refer to On-Line Help for definitions ofthese halftone types.

• Fine dither

• Quality airbrush

• Sharp airbrush

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ImageFix Changes the document image toimprove sharpness, contrast, and color.For example, ImageFix will correctpictures and photographs that have poorcolor balance. This does not work on allbitmaps, and it can slow processing ofthe document.

Note: ImageFix is not available for Windows NT 4.0.

Lighten/Darken Increasing the value of Lighten/Darkencreates a lighter print; decreasing thevalue creates a darker print. The largebitmap to the left reflects these changes.

Contrast Increasing the value increases theamount of contrast between the lightand dark colors in your print.Decreasing the value decreases theamount of contrast. The large bitmap tothe left reflects these changes.

Saturation Increasing the value makes all the colorsricher. Decreasing the value makes thecolors weaker. The large bitmap to theleft reflects these changes. This controlis disabled when Print document as isset to Greyscale.

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Red Move the Red scrollbar to the left orright to decrease or increase the amountof red in your print. The large bitmap tothe left reflects these changes. Thiscontrol is disabled when Print documentas is set to Greyscale.

Green Move the Green scrollbar to the left orright to decrease or increase the amountof green in your print. The large bitmapto the left reflects these changes. Thiscontrol is disabled when Print documentas is set to Greyscale.

Blue Move the Blue scrollbar to the left orright to decrease or increase the amountof blue in your print. The large bitmapto the left reflects these changes. Thiscontrol is disabled when Print documentas is set to Greyscale.

Defaults Sets the controls on the Image Qualityproperty page to their factory defaults.

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The About Page

This tab gives important information concerning theversion of the software and copyright dates.

You should have the software version number availablefor the Xerox Customer Support Center when you call forassistance.

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The Status Property Page

The Status property page provides you with printer statusinformation, including the level of ink in the printcartridge(s). The Status property page also shows theprogress of the current print job. By default, the Statusproperty page opens automatically while printing adocument.

If the printer is idle, you can check its status by doing oneof the following:

• Go to the Paper/Output property page and click theStatus button.

• To display the Status window, click the Start button,point to Settings, and click Printers. Click theDocuPrint C8 icon with the right mouse button. Withthe left mouse button, click Show Status window(Windows 95/98 only).

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Note: In Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button, point toSettings, and click Printers. Click the DocuPrint C8 iconwith the right mouse button. With the left mouse button,click Document Defaults. This takes you to thePaper/Output Property Page. Click the Status button.

These are the Status property page features and settings:

Information area This area is at the top of the screen andconsists of an icon and a message area.The message area is used to reportdevice warnings and errors. The text inthe message area reports low ink, out ofink, out of paper, wrong print head, etc.,as well as information to remedy theproblem.

Cartridge Mimic This image shows the currently installedprint cartridge and the levels of ink inthe cartridges. If the print cartridgecannot be determined, an "unknown"print cartridge is displayed. Threeoptions are available:

1. Color print cartridge

2. High Capacity Black print cartridge

3. "Unknown" print cartridge

The first two options display the inklevels in the cartridges. If an inkcartridge is low, a warning symbolappears on the mimic (a mini yellowtriangle with an exclamation point).

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If an ink cartridge is empty, missing, orinstalled incorrectly, an error symbolappears (a mini red circle with awhite X).

Now printing Indicates the name of the job beingprinted. The actual text is supplied bythe application that requested the printjob.

Page Indicates which page is currently beingprinted and the total number of pagessubmitted for printing.

Copy Indicates which copy is being printedand the total number of copiesrequested.

Percent complete A progress bar that indicates thepercentage of the total job that has beensent to the printer.

Cancel Cancels the job currently sent to theprinter.

Restart This feature is useful after a jam or afteran ink cartridge or print head has beencleaned or changed due to a printquality defect. This allows the user torestart the job currently being sent to theprinter. You can restart at the pagecurrently being sent, the beginning ofthe document, or place the job back inthe print queue for printing later.

Note: The Restart feature is not available in Windows NT4.0.

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The Maintenance Property Page

The Maintenance property page provides you with printermaintenance capabilities. If the printer is idle, you canopen the Maintenance Property page by doing one of thefollowing:

• Go to the Paper/Output property page and click theStatus button, then click the Maintenance tab.

• To display the Status window, click the Start button,point to Settings, and click Printers. Click theDocuPrint C8 icon with the right mouse button. Withthe left mouse button, click Show Status window.Click the Maintenance tab (Windows 95/98 only).

Note: In Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button, point toSettings, and click Printers. Click the DocuPrint C8 iconwith the right mouse button. With the left mouse button,click Document Defaults. This takes you to thePaper/Output Property Page. Click the Status button. Clickthe Maintenance Button.

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All the buttons on the Maintenance Property Page aredisabled if a job is being printed.

These are the Maintenance property page features andsettings:

Information area This area is at the top of the screen andconsists of an icon and a message area.The message area is used to reportdevice warnings and errors. The text inthe message area reports low ink, out ofink, out of paper, wrong print head, etc.,as well as information about theproblem.

Cartridge Mimic This image shows the currently installedprint cartridge and the levels of ink inthe cartridges. If the print cartridgecannot be determined, an "unknown"print cartridge is displayed. Threeoptions are available:

1. Color print cartridge

2. High Capacity Black print cartridge

3. "Unknown" print cartridge

The first two options display the inklevels in the cartridges. If an inkcartridge is low, a warning symbolappears on the mimic (a mini yellowtriangle with an exclamation point).

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If an ink cartridge is empty, missing, orinstalled incorrectly, an error symbolappears (a mini red circle with a whiteX).

Change Cartridge Moves the print cartridge to the centerposition so you can remove it. A dialogbox gives additional instructions forremoving the cartridge. If the printcartridge is not in the center of thecarriage, click the Cancel button andinvoke this dialog box again.

Select what you are installing from thedisplayed options. There are threechoices for installing another print/inkcartridge:

• Previously used print cartridge

Select this option if you are installing aprint cartridge you have used before, forexample, if you are switching betweenthe Color/Photo and High CapacityBlack print cartridges.

• Color ink cartridge

Select this option if you are replacingone or more of the individual inkcartridges on the Color/Photo printcartridge.

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• New print cartridge

Select this option if you are installing aprint cartridge that has never been usedbefore, for example, one you have justpurchased and are installing for the firsttime.

Once you have made the appropriatechoice, click OK. The InstallationComplete dialog box will then appear.After the installation is complete, clickOK. The print head will move back tothe left (its home position). Thecartridge will be prepared for printing.

Clean Cleans the currently installed printcartridge. Before clicking the Cleanbutton, make sure the printer is idle.

Align Prints a test pattern that you can use toverify the optimum bi-directionalalignment of the print head in theprinter.

To align the cartridge, wait for theprinter to completely print the alignmenttest page. Look over the nine individualvertical alignment patterns. Determinewhich pattern has the straightest lines.

If pattern zero (“0”) has the straightestlines, then there is no need to adjust thealignment. Click Done to exit thedialog.

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If a pattern other than zero has thestraightest lines, then select that patternon the dialog box. Select Print theAlignment Test Pattern if you want toverify the adjustment, then click Align.If you are not verifying the adjustment,click Done.

If none of the patterns has straight lines,then select the pattern that is the closest(this should be -4 or +4). Make surePrint the Alignment Test Pattern isselected and then click Align. Wait forthe alignment test page to print and lookfor the straightest lines again.

Print the Alignment Test Pattern

When selected, the alignment test pagewill be printed after Align is clicked. Itis recommended that you do this inorder to verify the adjustment. For bestprinting you want pattern zero to havethe straightest lines.

Test Prints a diagnostic sample page(resident in the printing ROM) that youcan use to determine printer problems.

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Checking the documents in the print queueThe DocuPrint C8 print queue shows the documentscurrently being printed or waiting to be printed.

1. To view the print queue, do one of the following.

• Click the Windows Start button, point toSettings, and click Printers. Double-click theDocuPrint C8 icon.

• Click the DocuPrint C8 icon on the taskbar.

The DocuPrint C8 window lists the print jobs pendingon the printer and the status of each job.

2. To pause a document that is currently being printed,do the following:

a. Click the document name.

b. From the Document menu, click Pause printing.

3. To cancel a document that is currently being printed,do the following:

a. Click the document name.

b. From the Document menu, click Cancel printing.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting theprinter

This chapter describes common printer problems that mayoccur and provides the recommended solutions. Followthe suggested solutions to correct the problem. If theproblem continues, contact Xerox Customer Support.

The Xerox Customer Support Center telephone number inthe United States and Canada is:

1-800-TEAM XRX (1-800-832-6979)

Call from a telephone near your PC and the printer. Makesure that both your PC and your printer are turned on.

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The printed document does not match theselected printer settings

Cause Suggested Solution

Some software applicationsoverride the settings selected onthe DocuPrint C8 propertypages.

Choose the printer settings fromthe application.

Previously selected printersettings are used to print thedocument.

Check the selected settings onthe DocuPrint C8 propertypages.

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The printed document is blankCause Suggested Solution

There may be a problem with theprint head, printer cable, or yourPC.

Print a Test print by unpluggingthe power cord from the rear ofthe unit; then, while pressing thePrinter Control button, reinsertthe power cord into the back ofthe unit and continue to hold thePrinter Control button until theprint head starts to move.

If the Test print is good, checkthe printer cable or your PC.

If the Test print is blank, do oneor more of the following:

• Remove, then reinstall theprint head.

• Select the Cartridge Cleanbutton from the Maintenanceproperty page to clean andrestore the print head. Repeatthe process two times.

• Remove print head, wipe printhead with a damp paper towel,and then reinstall the printhead.

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Cause Suggested Solution

• Remove print head and thenremove ink cartridges. Checkto see if they are empty.Check the ink output and pinhole vents. Reinsertcartridges, making sure youhear a click, reinstall printhead.

• If necessary, contact theXerox Customer SupportCenter.

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The document prints slowlyCause Suggested Solution

The Print Quality is set to Highquality.

On the Paper/Output propertypage, set the Print quality toDraft or Normal.

ImageFix is selected. On the Image Quality propertypage, click ImageFix to removethe check mark.

The Temp (Temporary) Folderon your hard drive may containtoo many files.

Delete *.tmp and *.prn files fromthe Temp Folder. Windows95/98 stores temporary files inC:\Windows\Temp.

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The document sent to the printer does notprint

Cause Suggested Solution

The printer cable is notconnected properly.

Unplug the power source. Makesure the printer cable is securelyconnected to the printer and yourPC. Reconnect the power source.

The printer is not mapped to thelocal port.

Map the printer to LPT1. Use theDetails property page to map theLPT printer port. Click the Startbutton, point to Settings, andclick Printers. Click the XeroxDocuPrint C8 icon with the rightmouse button, then clickProperties. Click the Details tab,and check the Print to thefollowing port. The printer portis usually LPT1.

The printer cable is incorrect. Use an IEEE 1284 compliantparallel printer cable.

The printer cable is damaged. Check the printer cable andreplace if damaged.

The type of interface is incorrect. Verify that the computer is usingthe parallel interface. Check yourWindows software manual toensure that your operatingsystem software communicatesto the interface port that yourprinter is connected to.

The front panel LED is blinkingintermittently.

Press and release the PrinterControl (green) button tocontinue printing.

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The Front Panel LED is on continuouslyCause Suggested Solution

The printer is out of paper. Add paper to the paper tray.Then, press and release thePrinter Control (green) button.

The print head is not installedcorrectly.

Press and release the PrinterControl (green) button to centerthe print carriage. Remove, thenreinstall the print head. Press andrelease the Printer Control buttonto return to the home position.

A carriage position erroroccurred.

Open the printer cover and clearany obstructions in the print headpath, such as packaging material.

Press and release the PrinterControl (green) button to clearthe error and eject the paper.

A paper feed error occurred. Clear the paper jam. Refer to theonline help or QuickInstallation/Reference Guide formore information.

An internal printer erroroccurred.

Press and hold the PrinterControl (green) button for atleast two seconds. If the problempersists, unplug the power cordfrom the printer, wait at least tenseconds, and then reconnect it.

If the problem continues, contactthe Xerox Customer SupportCenter.

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An ink cartridge is empty, or thewrong brand of ink cartridge isinstalled.

Click the Change button on theMaintenance property page, andthen follow the instructions toreplace the ink cartridge.

An ink cartridge is not installedcorrectly.

Press and release the PrinterControl (green) button to centerthe print carriage. Open theprinter cover and snap each inkcartridge into position bypressing the cartridge down andinto the print head. If thisproblem persists:

Remove the print head from theprinter. Remove and reinstalleach cartridge. Be sure to presseach cartridge down and into theprint head.

The print head is not installed. Install the print head.

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The Front Panel LED is blinking slowlyCause Suggested Solution

There is a low ink condition. Install a new color or black inkcartridge.

The Front Panel LED is blinking intermittentlyCause Suggested Solution

There is data in the buffer. Press and release the PrinterControl (green) button to releasethe data in the buffer and beginprinting.

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The print is blurry or jagged vertical linesappear

Cause Suggested Solution

The paper used is notrecommended for the printer.

Certain papers (recycled paper)may cause poor quality output.Best results will be achieved byusing paper developed for ink jetprinters.

The color print head needs to becleaned.

Click the Cartridge Clean buttonin the Maintenance propertypage.

After cleaning the ink cartridge,run a test print. If the print is stillblurry, repeat the above processfive more times. If the problemcontinues, replace the inkcartridge. Click the Changebutton in the Maintenanceproperty page, and then followthe instructions.

There is bi-directional error. Align the print cartridge. Clickthe Align button in theMaintenance property page, andthen follow the instructionsdisplayed on the screen.

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The printed image is clipped or off the edgeof the media

Cause Suggested Solution

The document margins mayexceed the printer margins.

Change the document margins inthe application that you are usingto be within the recommendedprintable area. Make sure themargins are equal to or widerthan these margins:

Top, left, right margins: 5 mm

Bottom margin: 18 mm

The media type and size may notbe correct.

Make sure you selected thecorrect Media size on thePaper/Output property page.

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Extra characters, dashes, or lines appear onthe printed pages

Cause Suggested Solution

The printer cable is too long. Use a printer cable that is lessthan six feet long.

Port Monitoring software isactive from a device previouslyconnected to the printer(parallel) port.

Remove all previously installedprinter drivers or devices fromyour PC.

Printer buffer contains data fromprevious print job

Unplug printer power cord topurge printer buffer. Restart PC.Reconnect printer power cord.Print document again.

Printer cable is not IEEE 1284 Replace printer cable with IEEE1284 compliant cable.

Printer is connected to the PCthrough a pass-through device(i.e. a switch box or scanner).

Connect printer directly to thePC.

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White horizontal lines and streaks of thewrong color appear on the printed pages

Cause Suggested Solution

An ink cartridge is empty. Replace the ink cartridge. Clickthe Change button onMaintenance property page, andthen follow the instructions onthe Quick Reference Guide forreplacing the ink cartridge.

An ink cartridge is clogged ordefective, or the print head needsto be cleaned.

Click the Cartridge Clean buttonin the Maintenance propertypage.

After cleaning the ink cartridge,run a test print by clicking theTest button in the MaintenanceProperty page. If lines andstreaks still appear, repeat theabove process five more times. Ifthe problem continues, call theXerox Customer Support Center.

The printer is connected to apower strip.

The printer requires a smallamount of power to maintain theprint head. Either keep thepower strip turned on at all timesor connect the printer to a walloutlet.

The printer is overheated. Open the printer cover. Wait onehour for the printer to cool.

The print cartridge remains inthe storage box for long periodsbetween use.

To properly maintain the storedcartridge, remove it from thestorage box monthly, and use thecartridge to print a few pagesbefore returning it to the box.

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The print is faint or missingCause Suggested Solution

The paper used is notrecommended for the printer.

Certain papers (recycled paper)may cause poor quality output.Best results will be achieved beusing paper developed for ink jetprinters.

An ink cartridge is empty. Replace the ink cartridge. Clickthe Change button on the Printerproperty page, and then followthe instructions on the QuickReference Guide for replacingthe ink cartridge.

An ink cartridge is clogged, orthe print head needs to becleaned.

Click the Cartridge Clean buttonon the Maintenance propertypage.

After cleaning the ink cartridge,run a test print by clicking theTest button on the Maintenanceproperty page. If the print is stillfaint, repeat this process fivemore times. If the problemcontinues, replace the inkcartridge according to directionson the Quick Reference Guide.

The Print quality option is set toDraft.

Select a different Print qualityoption.

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Ink is smeared on the printed pagesCause Suggested Solution

The printer is printing outsidethe printable area.

Change the document margins inthe application that you are usingto be within the recommendedprintable area. Make sure themargins are equal to or widerthan these margins:

Top, left, right margins: 5 mm

Bottom margin: 18 mm

The printer cover is open whileprinting.

Close the printer cover.

Paper is not completely exitingthe printer because the star wheelassembly bar is disengaged.

Open the printer cover. Reinstallthe star wheel bar by pushingdown on each end of the baruntil it snaps into position.

Multiple transparencies arestacked in the paper output shelf.

Remove each transparency fromthe paper output shelf after it isprinted.

Type of media in use Refer to Chapter 5: “Selectingand Ordering Supplies” to ensurethat the correct media is beingused.

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The print quality of transparencies is poorCause Suggested Solution

The wrong type of transparencieswas used.

Use transparencies made for inkjet printers only.

Transparency is not selected forthe Paper Type option on thePaper/Output property page.

Make sure Transparency is theselected Paper Type option onthe Paper/Output property page.If the problem continues, selectthe Page Setup command fromthe application that you are usingto open the Paper/Outputproperty page, and select theTransparency option located inPaper Type.

The document was printed on thewrong side of the transparencyfilm.

Remove the transparencies fromthe paper tray, turn the sheetsover, and reinstall the sheets inthe tray. The rough side of thefilm should face the back of theprinter.

Multiple transparencies arestacked in the paper output shelf.

When printing multipletransparencies, remove eachtransparency from the paperoutput shelf after it’s printed.

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Color variations appear in large areas ofcolor

Cause Suggested Solution

The print cartridge needsaligning.

Align the print cartridge. Clickthe Align button on theMaintenance property page, andthen follow the instructionsdisplayed on the screen.

There is a bi-directional error. Align the print cartridge. Clickthe Align button on theMaintenance property page, andthen follow the instructionsdisplayed on the screen.

The Print quality option is set toDraft.

Change the Print quality optionto Normal or High Quality on thePaper/Output property page.

Printer cable is not IEEE 1284 Replace printer cable with IEEE1284 compliant cable.

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The paper is not feeding properlyCause Suggested Solution

The paper is not correctlypositioned between the paperguides.

Align the left edge of the paperwith the left paper guide. Slidethe right paper guide lever untilit rests lightly against the rightedge of the paper.

The paper is not loaded properly. Remove the paper from thepaper tray, fan the sheets, andthen reload the paper stack. Donot load more than 100 sheets inthe paper tray.

If misfeeds continue, load newpaper.

More than one type of media isloaded in the paper tray.

Load only one type of media inthe paper tray.

Media in use is out ofrecommended weight range.

Refer to Chapter 5: “Selectingand Ordering Supplies” to ensurethat the correct media is beingused.

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The paper does not stack neatly in the paperoutput shelf

Cause Suggested Solution

There is not enough clearanceabove the paper output shelf.

Place a sheet of paper in thepaper output shelf. Check theclearance above the top of thesheet; there should be two inchesof clearance.

The star wheel assembly bar isdisengaged.

Open the printer cover. Reinstallthe star wheel bar by pushingdown on each end of the baruntil it snaps into position.

The star wheels are out ofposition in the star wheelassembly.

Open the printer cover. Lift thestar wheel bar by grasping eachend of the bar and rotating ittoward the back of the printer.Make sure the small wheels inthe star wheel assembly are notpushed all the way inside therectangular slots and are able torotate freely. Then reinstall thestar wheel bar and close theprinter cover.

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Packing the printer for return to a ServiceCenter

Should you need to return the printer for servicing, followthe packing instructions in this section

Note: Do not ship the power cord, printer cable, printerdriver disks, user guide, print head and ink cartridges, orstorage box unless instructed to do so.

1. Remove the print cartridge and place it in the printhead storage box.

2. Close the printer cover and remove the paper outputshelf.

3. Disconnect the power cord and the printer cable.

4. If you have the original box, use the original packingmaterial, and go to step 10. If you do not have theoriginal box, continue with step 5.

5. Completely wrap the printer in two layers of bubblewrap (minimum thickness of 12.3 mm or 0.5”) andtape the bubble wrap to keep it in place.

6. Select a corrugated box large enough to allow at least50.8 mm (2”) between the bubble-wrapped printerand the walls of the box. Make sure the strength ofthe box is at least 275-lb. test.

7. Fill the bottom of the box with 75 to 100 mm (2” to3”) of loose fill.

8. Place the bubble-wrapped printer in the center of thebox.

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9. Add enough loose fill to completely surround andcover the printer. Compress the fill to ensure minimalmovement.

10. Securely tape and seal the box.

The illustration below shows an example of how to packthe printer.

Printer

Outside box( 275 lb.

Two layers12.3 mm

Minimum 50.8mm

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Chapter 5 Selecting and orderingsupplies

To order supplies for your DocuPrint C8, contact yourlocal retailer. If your retailer is out of stock, you can ordersupplies through Xerox:

In the United States, call 1-800-822-2200.

In Canada, call 1-800-668-0199 (English-speaking) or1-800-668-0133 (French-speaking).

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Cartridges and print headsThe following supplies are available for your printer:

Item Description Reordernumber

Color inkcartridges

Black Black ink cartridge 8R7994

Cyan Cyan ink cartridge 8R7661

Magenta Magenta ink cartridge 8R7662

Yellow Yellow ink cartridge 8R7663

Color/Photoprint head

Black housing that holds thecolor ink cartridges

8R7999

High capacityblack cartridge

Fast, black-only ink cartridge 8R7638

Selecting plain paperMost plain paper will work well in your Xerox printer,although variation in paper composition will affect printquality. For best results, always use the highest gradephotocopying paper available or paper specificallydesigned for ink jet printers. Fully test a paper in yourprinter before purchasing large quantities

Paper size

100 – 228 mm (3.9 – 9 in.) width127 – 355 mm (5 – 14 in.) length

Paper weights

60 – 163 g/m² (16 – 43 lb.)

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Selecting specialty print mediaYour Xerox printer will accept a wide range of specialtyprint media to satisfy all your printing needs. Theseinclude:

• transparencies

• high-quality matte paper, glossy paper

• greeting cards

• fabric transfer sheets

For best results, use specialty media designed for Xeroxink jet printers. Avoid extremely thin or thick paper, orchemically processed paper such as thermal fax paper, asfrequent paper misfeeds may occur.

With all specialty media, read and follow the instructionsfor proper loading into the paper tray.

It is important to select the appropriate media on thePaper/Output property page in the DocuPrint C8 window.This will ensure the best print quality for your documents

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Selecting labelsUse only paper face label stock. Ink will not dry on vinyl,plastic, or clear label stock. Individual labels will not feedproperly. Letter or A4 sheet size for the labels is requiredat a minimum. For best results, use labels designed for anink jet printer. The maximum quantity the tray canaccommodate is 50 sheets.

Do not use any label material that is partially used, folded,curled, or wrinkled.

Selecting transparenciesUse transparencies designed for ink jet printers only. Donot use paper-backed transparencies. Place transparenciesso that the rough side faces the back of the printer.

Selecting banner paperUse any banner paper designed for ink jet printers. Do notuse track-fed paper or paper in rolls. The C8 printer canaccommodate single 8.5 x 55 in. or 210 mm. x 1485 mm.sheets.

Selecting envelopesMost short flap envelopes work well in the printer,although some variables in paper composition may affectprint quality. Fully test an envelope before purchasinglarge quantities.

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Chapter 6 Printing DOS in aWindow

Your DocuPrint C8 printer software includes a utilitycalled the DOS Control Panel.

You can use this utility to print from applications that donot have a printer driver or to print files directly fromDOS in a Window.

For applications that include a printer driver selection, theC8 is compatible with all PCL3c printers.

Using the DOS Control Panel, you can change charactersets, fonts, landscape or portrait layouts, and othersettings.

To install the Xerox DOS Control Panel on yourcomputer:

1. Insert the Docuprint C8 CD into your CD drive (i.e.D drive).

2. The autorun sequence will be initiated and theautorun banner will be displayed.

3. A Window will be displayed asking you to select alanguage. Select the appropriate language, and thenselect “OK.”

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4. The Installer will display a welcome screen. Select“next.”

5. The installer will display a license agreement. Select“Yes.”

6. The next window displayed is a list of softwareoptions that can be downloaded to your system.Select “DOS Panel.”

7. Select “next.”

8. Select “Finish.”

To start your DOS Control Panel once it has been installed.

• Select “Start,” “Programs,” Xerox DocuPrint C8, “DOSControl Panel”

Note: DOS Control Panel will not run underWindows NT 4.0.

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Index

AAbout Page, 34access the printer settings, 20Align, 41, 53

Bbanner paper, 68borders, 29

CCartridge Clean, 53Change Cartridge, 40Collate, 21Contrast, 32control panel, 12CPU, 16

DDefault, 25DOS, 69DOS Control Panel, 69

Eenvelopes, 68

Ffront panel, 8

HHard Disk Space, 16Hardware features, 9High Capacity Black Cartridge, 22

IImage Quality, 31ImageFix, 31, 32Images per sheet, 29ink levels, 36Interface, 15

Llabels, 68LED light, 12Lighten/Darken, 32

MMaintenance, 38, 46, 51, 53, 56, 57,

60margins, 54Margins, 17Mirror Image, 30Multiple-up, 26, 29

OOn-Line Registration, 7Orientation, 21

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PPage Layout, 26Paper size, 15, 66Paper tray capacity, 15Paper weight, 15, 66Paper/Output, 21plain paper, 1, 14, 15, 66Plain paper, 23Poster, 26, 27Power consumption, 15power strip, 56print head, 50Print media, 15print queue, 43Print resolution, 14Print speed, 14Print yield, 14Printable area, 17printer cable, 49Printer cable, 55printer problems, 44Printer Registration, 7Printer specifications, 14purge printer buffer, 55

RRandom Access Memory, 16recycled paper, 53Restart, 37

Reverse print order, 21

SSafety, 2Saturation, 32Saved settings, 24scanner, 55Select Sheets, 27, 28specialty print media, 67star wheel, 62Status, 35supplies, 65, 66switch box, 55

TTest print, 46transparencies, 68transparency, 58, 59Troubleshooting, 44

WWindows NT 4.0, 18

XXerox Customer Support Center, 44Xerox Software Library, 18Xerox web site, 18