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How to Read this Manual

Symbols

In this manual, the following symbols are used:

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WARNING:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

R

 

CAUTION:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.

Important

If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.

Preparation

This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating.

Note

This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.

Limitation

This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

Reference

This symbol indicates a reference.

[

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Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.

{

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Keys built into the machine's operation panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

Summary of Contents for Laser AP1600

Page 1: ...Setup Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference For safety please follow the instructions in this manual...

Page 2: ...precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator The following label is attached on the back of the printer Laser Safety The optical...

Page 3: ...d trademark of Xerox Corporation Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies We disclaim any and all rights in those mark...

Page 4: ...s manual the following important symbols are used R WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if instructions are not followed could result in death or serious injury R CAUTION Indicat...

Page 5: ...ied in this manu al Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cable if any of the following conditions exists You spill something into the equipment You suspect that...

Page 6: ...to fall inside the equipment Keep toner used or unused and toner cartridge out of the reach of children For environmental reasons do not dispose of the equipment or expended supply waste at household...

Page 7: ...act your sales representative for recommended paper As an ENERGY STAR Partner we have deter mined that this machine model meets the ENER GY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR Guidel...

Page 8: ...al Printer Reference Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using the printer and its options The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD ROM Network Interface Board Quic...

Page 9: ...is not followed paper might be misfed originals might be damaged or data might be lost Be sure to read this Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op era...

Page 10: ...stalling Options 25 Type 2 Printer Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 1400 25 Type 2 Printer Installing Envelope Feeder Type 1400 26 Type 2 Printer Installing Network Interface Board Type 2000 27 Type 2...

Page 11: ...ix Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6 0 or 6 5 50 Macintosh 51 Macintosh Installing the PPD File 51 INDEX 53...

Page 12: ...x...

Page 13: ...Compact Body Its compact body requires minimum space to place it on your desk or desk side Network Connectivity This printer is network ready with optional Network Interface Board Type 2000 Major Spe...

Page 14: ...on 4 0 in a computer using a x86 processor 8 Required system is 7 6 8 6 PCL printer drivers Printer drivers allow the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language Two kinds of PCL p...

Page 15: ...ate with the printer The printer specific functions can be used by installing a PPD file You can use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with the Macintosh Use the appropriate printer driver tha...

Page 16: ...R FOR CLIENT A utility for users to manage their own print status on the network Reference For the name of PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT see the inside of front cover of this manual See PRINTER MANAGER F...

Page 17: ...are required Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 80 g m2 20 lb can be loaded See Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer and Type 1 Printer Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray in the Printer Referenc...

Page 18: ...plain paper 80 g m2 20 lb into this tray for printing See Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer in the Printer Reference in cluded as a PDF file on the CD ROM 10 Paper Size Dial Adjust this...

Page 19: ...per When Change Maintenance Kit ap pears on the panel display replace this unit 4 Toner Cartridge Includes toner and a photoconductor unit 5 Front Cover Open this cover when accessing the in side of t...

Page 20: ...per and Other Media Supported by this Printer and Type 2 Printer Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray in the Printer Reference included as a PDF file on the CD ROM 2 Bypass Tray Extender Pull out this ext...

Page 21: ...s connec tor 10 Ventilators These holes help to keep components in side the printer from overheating Important Do not block or obstruct the venti lators Doing so creates the danger of malfunction due...

Page 22: ...sing the in side of the printer 7 Transfer Roller Cover Open this cover when replacing a trans fer roller 8 Transfer Roller When Replace Maintenance Kit ap pears on the panel display replace this roll...

Page 23: ...if there is data to be printed Keys Important Pressing any operation key while the Data In indicator blinks or stays on may cause data in the printer to be lost 1 On Line key Press this key to switch...

Page 24: ...Printer Settings with the Oper ation Panel in the Printer Reference in cluded as a PDF file on the CD ROM 7 Enter key Press this key to execute menu items se lected on the panel display Press this ke...

Page 25: ...a time 7 Only one of them can be installed at a time Be sure to turn off the printer and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a bu...

Page 26: ...Type 185 32MB 8 Printer Feature Expander Type 185 64MB Note It is impossible to install more than two paper feed units to the printer at a time Any combination of Paper Feed Unit A4 Type 2000 and Pape...

Page 27: ...you have 1 Paper Feed Unit Type 1400 2 Envelope Feeder Type 1400 3 Network Interface Board Type 2000 4 Hard Disk Drive Type 2000 5 RS232C Board Type 2000 6 Printer Feature Expander Type 185 32MB 7 Pri...

Page 28: ...t including a paper tray Tray cover Installation Guide B Be sure to check the following points The printer s power switch is turned off The power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet The interface c...

Page 29: ...ns the following items Paper feed unit including a paper tray Installation Guide B Be sure to check the following points The printer s power switch is turned off The power cord is unplugged from the w...

Page 30: ...ing items Envelope feeder Installation Guide B Pull out the second paper tray tray 2 of the optional paper feed unit until it stops After that lift it slightly then pull it out Important The envelope...

Page 31: ...over the screw holes where the back plate used to be Confirm that the board is aligned so that the jack is facing out and is on the bottom Press the board firmly against the printer The interface con...

Page 32: ...sing the operation panel See P 35 Configuring the Printer for the Network Type 1 Printer Installing Hard Disk Drive Type 2000 Note See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer Ty...

Page 33: ...fter installing the HDD use the operation panel to have the printer format the HDD F Press Menu The following message appears on the panel display Main Menu j Job Control l G Press T T T T or U U U U...

Page 34: ...or Type 2 Printer you have The interface cable is not included in the box It is your responsibility to provide the interface cable ap propriate for the computer that you are using For more informa tio...

Page 35: ...nter s power switch H Print a configuration page to con firm that the RS232C board is properly installed Reference See Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel in the Printer Reference include...

Page 36: ...sh it forward B B B B It should click into place D Attach the back plate to its origi nal position Note A coin can be used to attach the screws E Turn on the printer s power switch F Print a configura...

Page 37: ...t the box contains the following items Paper feed unit including a paper tray Installation Guide B Be sure to check the following points The printer s power switch is turned off The power cord is unpl...

Page 38: ...er Then slide it into the printer until it stops Type 2 Printer Installing Envelope Feeder Type 1400 Note See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Pr...

Page 39: ...inter Reference Type 2 Printer Installing Network Interface Board Type 2000 Note See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer you have Use the sh...

Page 40: ...rinter The ferrite core at the end of the cable should be a ring type fer rite core F Attach the network interface ca ble to the jack on the board as shown in the illustration G Connect the other end...

Page 41: ...k plate used to be Confirm that the HDD is aligned as shown in the illustration Press the HDD firmly against the printer The in terface connectors on the printer and the HDD should align and of fer a...

Page 42: ...rinter while it is format ting the HDD can damage the HDD If you successfully format the HDD the following message ap pears on the panel display HDD Format Completed Note If you failed see Troubleshoo...

Page 43: ...power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet C Remove the back plate Note A coin can be used to remove the screws D Align the screw holes of the RS232C board over the screw holes where the back plate...

Page 44: ...l amount of static electrici ty Before touching it touch some thing metal to remove static electricity from you To make the printer recognize the installed option you should set up the option with the...

Page 45: ...33 2 E Turn on the printer s power switch F Print a configuration page to con firm that the memory unit is prop erly installed Reference See Printing a configuration page in the Printer Reference inc...

Page 46: ...Installing Options 34 2...

Page 47: ...appears on the panel display Main Menu j Job Control l B Press T T T T or U U U U until the follow ing message appears Main Menu j Host Interfacel C Press Enter q q q q The following message appears o...

Page 48: ...er q q q q to register the IP address you set The following message appears on the panel display Network Setup j 1 IP Address l K Press T T T T or U U U U until the follow ing message appears Network...

Page 49: ...ter k is at the rightmost digit press Enter q q q q to register the gateway address you set The following message appears on the panel display Network Setup j 3 Gateway l S Press On Line The Ready mes...

Page 50: ...Configuring the Printer for the Network 38 3...

Page 51: ...ation close all documents and applications In a net work environment confirm that users who are logged on are disconnected Be sure to do this when it will create the least interference with other user...

Page 52: ...tarts by Auto Run click Cancel in the New Hardware Found dialog box or Device Driver Wizard and then insert the CD ROM New Hardware Found or Device Driver Wizard appears depending on the system versio...

Page 53: ...et up options by accessing the Printer Properties dialog box from an application A Click Start on the taskbar point to Settings and then click Printers The Printers window appears B Click the icon of...

Page 54: ...ows 95 98 alternate printer driver location select the following folder in the CD ROM PCL 5e DRIVERS PCL5E WIN95_98 Language DISK1 PCL 6 DRIVERS PCL6 WIN95_98 Language DISK1 Setting Up Options Limitat...

Page 55: ...Run window click Browse E Select the CD ROM drive in the Drives list F Open PCL5E or PCL6 G Open WIN31 H Open the folder of the language you use I Open DISK1 J Double click SETUP EXE K Follow the ins...

Page 56: ...stalling the Printer Driver and Software 44 4 F Select options you have installed from the Options group G Click OK to close the Printer Setting dialog box H Click Close to close the Printers dialog b...

Page 57: ...CD ROM or diskettes are required for installation Be sure to install the PPD file for Windows 95 98 Do not install the PPD file for Windows NT 4 0 accidently A Close all applications that are currentl...

Page 58: ...avigate to the folder where Windows is installed Then select the appro priate folder The location of the appropriate folder may differ depending on the version of the operating system The following ar...

Page 59: ...s NT Workstation operating system is required for install ing the printer driver We recommend that you upgrade the Windows NT 4 0 operating system to Service Pack 3 or later before installing the prin...

Page 60: ...taller copies the printer driver files from the CD ROM to the compu ter s hard disk Note Print a test page after completing installation and restarting Windows O If you are asked to insert the Windows...

Page 61: ...e File menu click Properties The Printer Properties dialog box appears D Click the Device Settings tab E In the Installable Options group select the option you have installed to the printer The curren...

Page 62: ...der is for the Windows 95 98 operating system Use the folder at this level that is appropriate for the operating system you are using The third folder Language may be substituted by an appropriate lan...

Page 63: ...t the functions of the LaserWriter 8 printer driver Installing the PPD File A Start the Macintosh B Double click the icon of the hard disk to open it C Open the Extensions folder inside the System Fol...

Page 64: ...me in the list Next follow the procedure on P 52 Setting up op tions to make the option settings or close the Chooser dialog box Setting up options A On the Apple menu select Chooser B Click the Laser...

Page 65: ...work Interface Board Quick Configuration Guide vi O On Line indicator 10 On Line key 11 operation panel 5 8 10 options 13 options available 14 options installing 16 25 options setting up Macintosh 52...

Page 66: ...Reference vi Q Quick Installation Guide vi R registration roller 7 S Setup Guide vi subnet mask 35 T toner cartridge 7 10 transfer roller 7 10 transfer roller cover 7 10 Type 1 Printer 1 5 Type 2 Pri...

Page 67: ...3 23 EEC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In accordance with IEC 60417 this mach...

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