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Guía del Usuario (ES) Guia do Usuário (PT) User Guide (ZH) 721P56290 D o c u P r i n t P 1 2 1 0 LASER PRINTER (EN) LASER PRINTER (FR) LASER PRINTER (ES) LASER PRINTER (PT) LASER PRINTER (ZH)
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Page 1.1 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Thank you for purchasing the Xerox DocuPrint P1210. In this guide you will find information essential for setting up and operating your laser printer.
Print Cartridge User Guide Note: The DocuPrint P1210 is equipped with a parallel port for use with IBM Compatible computers (with a 100mhz Pentium or higher equivalent processor.) USB cable sold separately. U s e r G u i d e...
P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.3 P R I N T E R C O M P O N E N T S Front View Control Panel Top Tray (Face Down Output) Tray 1 Paper Level Indicator Rear View USB Port Parallel Port Top Cover Multi-Purpose Tray...
On: Ready to receive data Slow blink: Receiving data Fast blink: Printing Note: When all lights are blinking, this indicates a system error. Turn the power off and then back on to clear. If problem persists, call your local Xerox Helpline.
P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.5 C A R T R I D G E I N S T A L L A T I O N Print Cartridge Installation Open the top cover. Remove the print cartridge from the bag. Carefully remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge.
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U s e r G u i d e Shake the print cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly. Holding the print cartridge by the handle, insert the cartridge into the printer until it clicks into place. Close the top cover securely.
P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.7 Loading Paper Pull the paper tray out. Caution: Do not remove tray while printing. This may cause paper jams. Press the bottom plate until it locks into place. Pinch the Rear Paper Guide and adjust to the length of the print media.
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Load paper. Ensure that the paper is placed beneath the metal corner guide. If using pre-printed paper, load paper with the print side facing down. Adjust the Side Guide to lightly touch the paper. Insert the tray back into the printer.
Installation for Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 Insert the Xerox DocuPrint P1210 CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Windows runs your CD automatically, skip to step 4. Select Run from the Start menu.
– Solving Printing Problems 1.10 U s e r G u i d e Installation for Macintosh Insert the Xerox DocuPrint P1210 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double click the P1210 CD. Based on the table located in the back of this guide, select your appropriate language code (ie.
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I N S T A L L I N G S O F T W A R E Linux Installation Log in to Linux as Super User (root) account. Insert the Xerox DocuPrint P1210 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Open a terminal window. For Gnome interface users, (Utilities GNOME terminal.)
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At the end of installation, close RedHat’s printtool by clicking “X” in the upper right hand corner of the windows. Your Xerox Printer will be the default printer (lp) for printing. If printing a postscript (.ps) file, use the lpr command to print. For instance, if a print command for readme.pdf...
† The watermark feature for Macintosh can be located under Page Setup. Usage /Description Select 1-999 copies Select from supported paper sizes (See “Printer Specifications”). Select Printing from Tray 1, MP Tray or Tray 2 (if installed). Select from Plain paper, Bond,...
P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.14 M U L T I - P U R P O S E T R A Y P R I N T I N G Note: When printing on certain envelopes, heavier weight papers, trnsparencies, or paper labels, manually feed them one at a time through the Multi-Purpose tray.
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Caution: Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. Do not feed stamped envelopes through the printer. When printing on special media, open the rear output tray cover and pull out the paper support extension.
360(W) X 407(D) X 249(H)mm/ 14.2(W) X 16.1(D) X 9.8(H)in. Laser Print Cartridge: Yield approximately 3,000 letter/A4 pages, 5% area coverage (included with the printer) Reorder number: 106R441 (for Canada, Europe, Middle East Africa and the US), 106R439 (for all other countries.) High Yield Laser Print Cartridge: Yield approximately 6,000 letter/A4 pages, 5% area coverage.
Message Note: For more troubleshooting tips, please refer to the electronic Reference Guide, which is available on the product CD provided with your printer. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Possible Cause If the Data Light is off, check the power switch and power source.
Printer Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge. Once the print cartridge is removed from the printer, be careful not to expose it to heat or direct sunlight. Carefully lift up the guide feed and gently remove jammed paper. After removing jammed paper, flip down the guide feed.
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P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.19 Clearing Paper Jams in the Output Area If the paper is almost completely visible, gently pull paper to remove. If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear cover.
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Open and close the top cover to resume printing. Clearing Paper Jams in the Input Area Pull out the paper tray. Gently remove jammed paper. Slide the tray back into the printer. Open and close the top cover to resume printing.
Go to the back of the printer. Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. Remove the two outer screws and the control board cover.
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Replace the side cover and tighten the two outer screws. Reconnect the power cord and printer cable. Turn the power on. Print a configuration sheet (hold down the print button until all lights blink, then release).
Watermarks and multiple-up printing. To learn more about these features, please access the on-line Help available through the Xerox DocuPrint P1210 PCL6 driver. To access the on-line help, just click the ‘Help’ button located on the lower right hand corner of the driver window.
P R I N T E R C E R T I F I C A T I O N S Laser Safety The Xerox DocuPrint P1210 complies with safety standards, and is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
P1210UG-8 6/30/00 3:59 PM Page 1.25 L A N G U A G E C O D E S Language Codes Code Language (XX) Bulgarian Czech† Danish† German* Greek English* Spanish* Estonian Finnish† French* Hebrew Hungarian† Italian* Lithuanian Latvian Dutch† Norwegian†...