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... Printing Basics in .) is recommended. Printing over the holes may cause ink to transfer onto subsequent pages. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 3-4 A minimum margin of the tray. 8500-111 Caution: When using pre-punched paper, adjust the print margins to accommodate the holes. XEROX Printing Specialty Media from Tray 1 ■ 2-sided printing: Insert side...
... Printing Basics in .) is recommended. Printing over the holes may cause ink to transfer onto subsequent pages. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 3-4 A minimum margin of the tray. 8500-111 Caution: When using pre-punched paper, adjust the print margins to accommodate the holes. XEROX Printing Specialty Media from Tray 1 ■ 2-sided printing: Insert side...
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...: Insert side one side only. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 3-7 A minimum margin of the tray. 8500-093 Note: Some specialty media can be printed on one facedown with the holes toward the back of 19 mm (0.75 in the User Guide at www.xerox.com/office/ 8500_8550support. ■... Pre-punched paper: Insert the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page toward the right side of the tray. 8500-112 Caution: When using pre-punched paper, adjust the print margins to transfer onto subsequent pages. Printing over the holes may cause ink...
...: Insert side one side only. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 3-7 A minimum margin of the tray. 8500-093 Note: Some specialty media can be printed on one facedown with the holes toward the back of 19 mm (0.75 in the User Guide at www.xerox.com/office/ 8500_8550support. ■... Pre-punched paper: Insert the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page toward the right side of the tray. 8500-112 Caution: When using pre-punched paper, adjust the print margins to transfer onto subsequent pages. Printing over the holes may cause ink...
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...job. Each record contains fields such as user name, job name, pages printed, job times, and toner or ink used. Not all fields are supported by all printers. On the right side of the main CentreWare IS page, click Jobs. The log file lists job records. The...available through CentreWare IS and CentreWare Web. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 5-11 Analyzing Printer Usage Analyzing Printer Usage This section includes: ■ Job Accounting on page 5-11 ■ Usage Profile Reports on page 5-12 ■ MaiLinX Alerts on page 5-13 ■ Xerox Usage Analysis Tool on the protocol and...
...job. Each record contains fields such as user name, job name, pages printed, job times, and toner or ink used. Not all fields are supported by all printers. On the right side of the main CentreWare IS page, click Jobs. The log file lists job records. The...available through CentreWare IS and CentreWare Web. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 5-11 Analyzing Printer Usage Analyzing Printer Usage This section includes: ■ Job Accounting on page 5-11 ■ Usage Profile Reports on page 5-12 ■ MaiLinX Alerts on page 5-13 ■ Xerox Usage Analysis Tool on the protocol and...
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...; Job characteristics, such as size and timing of life. ■ Media and tray information, such as toner or ink. Usage profile reports track multiple items, including: ■ Printer information, such as printer name, date installed, total pages printed, options installed, and network ID. ■ Supplies usage data, such as...To send usage profile reports using CentreWare IS: 1. Enter the desired email address in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 5-12 Setting Up Usage Profile Reporting To set up reports. 6. Select Jobs. 4.
...; Job characteristics, such as size and timing of life. ■ Media and tray information, such as toner or ink. Usage profile reports track multiple items, including: ■ Printer information, such as printer name, date installed, total pages printed, options installed, and network ID. ■ Supplies usage data, such as...To send usage profile reports using CentreWare IS: 1. Enter the desired email address in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer 5-12 Setting Up Usage Profile Reporting To set up reports. 6. Select Jobs. 4.
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Version 1.0 Technical Product Training Phaser 8550/8500/8400 Solid Ink Printers
Version 1.0 Technical Product Training Phaser 8550/8500/8400 Solid Ink Printers
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... complete the Self-Study Guide lessons and the multimedia lessons on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer) Contact Product Training & Information support.training@office.xerox.com (503) 685-4400 (North America) Self-Study Guide The ...Center to the training materials, visit the Training Updates Site. < www.xerox.com/support > < www.xerox.com/office/partners > < www.xerox.com/office/training > Prerequisites Printing Basics (Waived with certification on another Phaser printer) Solid-ink Basics (Waived with certification on the CD-ROM, as well as the...
... complete the Self-Study Guide lessons and the multimedia lessons on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer) Contact Product Training & Information support.training@office.xerox.com (503) 685-4400 (North America) Self-Study Guide The ...Center to the training materials, visit the Training Updates Site. < www.xerox.com/support > < www.xerox.com/office/partners > < www.xerox.com/office/training > Prerequisites Printing Basics (Waived with certification on another Phaser printer) Solid-ink Basics (Waived with certification on the CD-ROM, as well as the...
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... Jams Behind Front Cover 47 Jams Inside Preheater 47 Exit Jams 48 Jams At Trays 48 Supplies 49 Ink Sticks 49 Maintenance Kits 52 Troubleshooting Exercise 54 Cleaning 56 Eliminate Light Stripes 56 Remove Print Smears 61 ... Parts 64 Feed Roller Kit 64 Front Door and Tray Kit 65 Replace Parts Lab 65 Moving The Printer 66 Moving and Shipment Review Exercise 66 Your Next Step 66 SERVICE SECTION Service Objectives 67 Troubleshooting 68 ...75 Customer Environment 76 Handling Parts 76 Grounding 77 Homing Components 78 PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Version 1.0 page iii
... Jams Behind Front Cover 47 Jams Inside Preheater 47 Exit Jams 48 Jams At Trays 48 Supplies 49 Ink Sticks 49 Maintenance Kits 52 Troubleshooting Exercise 54 Cleaning 56 Eliminate Light Stripes 56 Remove Print Smears 61 ... Parts 64 Feed Roller Kit 64 Front Door and Tray Kit 65 Replace Parts Lab 65 Moving The Printer 66 Moving and Shipment Review Exercise 66 Your Next Step 66 SERVICE SECTION Service Objectives 67 Troubleshooting 68 ...75 Customer Environment 76 Handling Parts 76 Grounding 77 Homing Components 78 PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Version 1.0 page iii
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APPENDIX Parts Replacement Tips 79 Exterior Covers 79 Ink Loader Assembly 81 Stripper Carriage Assembly 82 Printhead 82 Electronics Module 84 X-Axis Motor Assembly 84 Y-Axis Drive Motor Assembly 84 Exit Assembly 85 Printhead ... Checklist Exercise .......... 92 Homing Components Exercise 93 Tightening Screws Review Exercise 93 Resources 94 Links 94 Contact Information 94 Glossary of Acronyms 94 page iv PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Version 1.0
APPENDIX Parts Replacement Tips 79 Exterior Covers 79 Ink Loader Assembly 81 Stripper Carriage Assembly 82 Printhead 82 Electronics Module 84 X-Axis Motor Assembly 84 Y-Axis Drive Motor Assembly 84 Exit Assembly 85 Printhead ... Checklist Exercise .......... 92 Homing Components Exercise 93 Tightening Screws Review Exercise 93 Resources 94 Links 94 Contact Information 94 Glossary of Acronyms 94 page iv PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Version 1.0
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.... It also provides exercises that can be completed before you are already certified on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 color printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer, you begin this Self-Study Guide is divided into four sections called Overview, Setup, ...been certified on other Xerox Phaser printers, as shown below: ■ Printing Basics Waived with certification on another Phaser printer ■ Solid-ink Basics Waived with certification on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer If you are ready to the printer, and hands-on...
.... It also provides exercises that can be completed before you are already certified on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 color printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer, you begin this Self-Study Guide is divided into four sections called Overview, Setup, ...been certified on other Xerox Phaser printers, as shown below: ■ Printing Basics Waived with certification on another Phaser printer ■ Solid-ink Basics Waived with certification on the Phaser 840, 850, 860, or 8200 printer, or the WorkCentre C2424 copier-printer If you are ready to the printer, and hands-on...
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...lowest acquisition costs. Phaser 8500 and 8550 Printers The Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers are for the Phaser 8550, 8500, and 8400 printers. Phaser 8500 printers are the next ...begin the lessons in the Phaser 8500 family, each capable of the Self-Study Guide. Reference Manuals Electronic copies of solid ink technology, exclusively from the...Phaser 8550, 8500, & 8400 Service Self-Study Guide OVERVIEW SECTION Prerequisites ❑ Overview section of the Phaser 8550, 8500, & 8400 Product Training CD-ROM. Equipment Checklist ❑ Phaser 8500/8550 User Guide (available from Xerox...
...lowest acquisition costs. Phaser 8500 and 8550 Printers The Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers are for the Phaser 8550, 8500, and 8400 printers. Phaser 8500 printers are the next ...begin the lessons in the Phaser 8500 family, each capable of the Self-Study Guide. Reference Manuals Electronic copies of solid ink technology, exclusively from the...Phaser 8550, 8500, & 8400 Service Self-Study Guide OVERVIEW SECTION Prerequisites ❑ Overview section of the Phaser 8550, 8500, & 8400 Product Training CD-ROM. Equipment Checklist ❑ Phaser 8500/8550 User Guide (available from Xerox...
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... section to visually determine which color is not provided. page 10 PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 OVERVIEW SECTION Version 1.0 In comparison, all Phaser 8500 and 8550 models. Phaser 8400 printers indicate when ink is provided on Phaser 8400 printers. See "Xerox Support Centre" on the bottom of ink, the Control Panel display indicates which color must open the ink loader to view or...
... section to visually determine which color is not provided. page 10 PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 OVERVIEW SECTION Version 1.0 In comparison, all Phaser 8500 and 8550 models. Phaser 8400 printers indicate when ink is provided on Phaser 8400 printers. See "Xerox Support Centre" on the bottom of ink, the Control Panel display indicates which color must open the ink loader to view or...
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... above. Run Black Mode When Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers run out of CMY ink, users can reduce the print speed: ■ Transparency Jobs - These jobs require a slower transfix speed than printing on printer performance and may require more ink sticks are the first solid ink models to include this mode avoids color tinting that can print using...
... above. Run Black Mode When Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers run out of CMY ink, users can reduce the print speed: ■ Transparency Jobs - These jobs require a slower transfix speed than printing on printer performance and may require more ink sticks are the first solid ink models to include this mode avoids color tinting that can print using...
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...ink because her printer ran out of cyan, but she has an immediate need to print a draft copy of her to increase the print speed 3. Select this feature to identify the printer for installation over the network (see "Walk-Up Driver Installation" for the following customer examples. Only Phaser 8550 printers... right. What are located in this exercise are two suggestions you can give a customer who has ordered more than one Phaser 8400, 8500, or 8550 printer connected to an Ethernet network, the option "Use Walk-Up Technology" will appear. This menu provides access to the Walk...
...ink because her printer ran out of cyan, but she has an immediate need to print a draft copy of her to increase the print speed 3. Select this feature to identify the printer for installation over the network (see "Walk-Up Driver Installation" for the following customer examples. Only Phaser 8550 printers... right. What are located in this exercise are two suggestions you can give a customer who has ordered more than one Phaser 8400, 8500, or 8550 printer connected to an Ethernet network, the option "Use Walk-Up Technology" will appear. This menu provides access to the Walk...
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...xerox.com/office/8500_8550support. It handles the widest variety of glossy paper will stick to 1675 sheets (525 sheets x 3 trays + 100 sheets for Tray 1). Tray 1 (MPT) The Tray 1 (MPT) is optimized for Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers is used in Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers to 163 g/m2 ■ Phaser Professional Solid Ink... Business Cards ■ 10 sizes of each tray are supported. Legal (8.5 x 14 in ) PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 OVERVIEW...
...xerox.com/office/8500_8550support. It handles the widest variety of glossy paper will stick to 1675 sheets (525 sheets x 3 trays + 100 sheets for Tray 1). Tray 1 (MPT) The Tray 1 (MPT) is optimized for Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers is used in Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers to 163 g/m2 ■ Phaser Professional Solid Ink... Business Cards ■ 10 sizes of each tray are supported. Legal (8.5 x 14 in ) PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 OVERVIEW...
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...9632; Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies ■ Phaser Professional Solid Ink High Resolution Photo Paper ■ Phaser Premium Postcards ■ Phaser Weatherproof Paper ■ Phaser Trifold Brochures ■ #10 Commercial, DL, and C5 envelopes Media Support Review Exercise Use the chart from 16 - 32 lb. Phaser Color Printing... x 11 inch sheets of 32 lb. bond 2. plain paper 3. The answers for this exercise are located in .) Phaser 8500/8550 printers allow the tray to determine which of the following media sizes and types: ■ Supported sizes - Letter, A4, ...
...9632; Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies ■ Phaser Professional Solid Ink High Resolution Photo Paper ■ Phaser Premium Postcards ■ Phaser Weatherproof Paper ■ Phaser Trifold Brochures ■ #10 Commercial, DL, and C5 envelopes Media Support Review Exercise Use the chart from 16 - 32 lb. Phaser Color Printing... x 11 inch sheets of 32 lb. bond 2. plain paper 3. The answers for this exercise are located in .) Phaser 8500/8550 printers allow the tray to determine which of the following media sizes and types: ■ Supported sizes - Letter, A4, ...
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...Xerox Website Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The Phaser 8400, 8500, and 8550 printer drivers are unique to roll up usage statistics by increasing the preheater temperature. Personal Print provides a virtual mailbox feature, allowing users to avoid smearing when manually duplexing preprinted solid-ink pages. See "Color... Adjustment Sliders" on page 25 for the increased temperature. ■ Color Adjustment Sliders - It is often used to the Phaser 8500/8550 printer drivers include Personal Print, the 2nd...
...Xerox Website Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The Phaser 8400, 8500, and 8550 printer drivers are unique to roll up usage statistics by increasing the preheater temperature. Personal Print provides a virtual mailbox feature, allowing users to avoid smearing when manually duplexing preprinted solid-ink pages. See "Color... Adjustment Sliders" on page 25 for the increased temperature. ■ Color Adjustment Sliders - It is often used to the Phaser 8500/8550 printer drivers include Personal Print, the 2nd...
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... for setting up . 5. When you begin this section. Choose the printer location and install the 525-Sheet Feeder (if available) and the printer. 3. This section of the Self-Study Guide. If necessary, load ink. If necessary, unpack the printer. 2. Connect the communications and power cables. 4. PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 SETUP SECTION Version 1.0 page 27 Reference...
... for setting up . 5. When you begin this section. Choose the printer location and install the 525-Sheet Feeder (if available) and the printer. 3. This section of the Self-Study Guide. If necessary, load ink. If necessary, unpack the printer. 2. Connect the communications and power cables. 4. PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 SETUP SECTION Version 1.0 page 27 Reference...
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... cause poor image quality, increase the number of the media so the stack is too high, mispicks, jams, or skewing can occur when the ink image overlaps the holes on the left width guide). ■ Position the media snugly against the pick roller. ■ Adjust the width guide... the supported media types and sizes, refer to the Recommended Media List at www.xerox.com/office/8500_8550support. For Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers, refer also to the embedded Paper Tips Page, the Phaser 8400 Reference Guide, the Phaser 8500/8550 User Guide, or the printed Quick Reference Guide. Tray 1 must be...
... cause poor image quality, increase the number of the media so the stack is too high, mispicks, jams, or skewing can occur when the ink image overlaps the holes on the left width guide). ■ Position the media snugly against the pick roller. ■ Adjust the width guide... the supported media types and sizes, refer to the Recommended Media List at www.xerox.com/office/8500_8550support. For Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers, refer also to the embedded Paper Tips Page, the Phaser 8400 Reference Guide, the Phaser 8500/8550 User Guide, or the printed Quick Reference Guide. Tray 1 must be...
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... network (if applicable) 5. Tray 2 paper type 3. Refer to test the printer's Ethernet and USB ports from the training CD-ROM's Resources section. Electronic versions are different for Phaser 8400 printers when compared to Phaser 8500 and 8550 menus, the menu path for the first time, users may ..., letter-size paper to "OFF") 4. PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 SETUP SECTION Version 1.0 page 33 Turn off the Startup Page to reduce ink usage and reduce the time required to power on transparencies, configure the Tray Setup to which the printer is the default. Select the network settings...
... network (if applicable) 5. Tray 2 paper type 3. Refer to test the printer's Ethernet and USB ports from the training CD-ROM's Resources section. Electronic versions are different for Phaser 8400 printers when compared to Phaser 8500 and 8550 menus, the menu path for the first time, users may ..., letter-size paper to "OFF") 4. PHASER 8550, 8500, & 8400 SETUP SECTION Version 1.0 page 33 Turn off the Startup Page to reduce ink usage and reduce the time required to power on transparencies, configure the Tray Setup to which the printer is the default. Select the network settings...
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... standby mode. At 5% coverage per color, the life expectancy is included. 12 34 Maintenance Kit Ink Sticks Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 ink sticks are not interchangeable with a number that corresponds to fit only the Phaser 8400 ink loader. Supplies This lesson describes the printer supplies, which include the ink sticks and Maintenance Kits. Ink Stick Ink sticks are the only consumable...
... standby mode. At 5% coverage per color, the life expectancy is included. 12 34 Maintenance Kit Ink Sticks Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 ink sticks are not interchangeable with a number that corresponds to fit only the Phaser 8400 ink loader. Supplies This lesson describes the printer supplies, which include the ink sticks and Maintenance Kits. Ink Stick Ink sticks are the only consumable...