Page 1 DocuPrint 240A/340A User Guide...
Page 2 We welcome any comments on ambiguities, errors, omissions, or missing pages. Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this manual. Unauthorized operation can cause faults or accidents. Fuji Xerox is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment.
Page 3: Preface
Along with our efforts to make environmental values a part of the Fuji Xerox culture, DocuPrint 240A/340A adopts recycled components that satisfy our strict quality standards.
Page 4: Conventions
Conventions In this guide, “computer” refers to both the personal computer and workstation. The following icons are used in this guide: Important Indicates important information which you should read. Note Indicates additional information on operations or features. Refer to Indicates reference sources. The following conventions are used in this guide: Refer to “xxx”...
Page 5: Types Of Manuals
Types of Manuals Manuals Bundled With the Machine & Their Contents Setup and Quick Reference Guide Explains how to install this printer, load paper, and troubleshoot of this printer. The Online Help for the Explains how to set the items and features of CentreWare Internet CentreWare Internet Services Services.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface......................3 Conventions ...................... 4 Types of Manuals....................5 Contents......................6 Contents of the Setup and Quick Reference Guide (Reference)...... 9 The Objective of the International Energy Star Program ........ 10 Illegal Copies and Printouts ................11 Basic Operations ..................12 Main Components and Their Functions..............
Page 7 About Paper ..................... 54 About Paper......................54 Usable Paper ......................54 Unusable Paper .....................57 Storing and Handling Paper ..................58 Loading Paper ....................... 58 Loading Paper in a Paper Tray ................58 Automatic Tray Selection ..................60 Setting Custom Paper Sizes.................. 61 Setting Paper Types ....................62 Settings on the Control Panel..............
Page 8 How to Obtain Product Information ..............147 Latest Printer Driver .....................147 Upgrading the Firmware Version of This Printer ..........147 Output Size and Memory Capacity..............148 Precautions and Limitations ................150 Precautions and Limitations of This Printer ............150 TIFF File Format ....................152 Printing Using the Serial Interface ...............
Page 9: Contents Of The Setup And Quick Reference Guide (Reference)
Contents of the Setup and Quick Reference Guide (Reference) Preface Conventions Types of Manuals Features in Brief Contents Contents of the User Guide (Reference) Safety Notes Installing the Printer................SQ-12 Checking the Package Contents, Unpacking the Printer Installing the Optional Accessories Installing the Drum/Toner Cartridge Connecting Interface Cable Connecting the Power Cord to Switch On the Printer...
Page 10: The Objective Of The International Energy Star Program
The Objective of the International Energy Star Program To protect the global environment and conserve energy sources, the International Energy Star Program encourages the following product features. Fuji Xerox confirms this printer satisfies the requirements for this program. Low Power Mode Feature This product has a power-saving feature, which switches the machine to the low power mode automatically if the machine is on and not operated for a certain period of time.
Page 11: Illegal Copies And Printouts
Illegal Copies and Printouts Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country. Currency Banknotes and checks Bank and government bonds and securities...
Page 12: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Main Components and Their Functions Main Body Standard Configuration 13 12 6 5 4 3 9 10 Name Description Center output tray Print jobs are output here with the printed side facing down. Control panel Consists of the essential operation buttons, indicators and display.
Page 13: With Optional Accessories
With Optional Accessories Name Description Offset catch tray Allows you to stagger the output position for each print job (offset output). Cover D Open this when paper is jammed inside the offset catch tray. Rear tray Use this tray if you want to reduce curling of paper when printing heavyweight paper.
Page 14: Internal View
Internal View Name Description Paper stopper Raise this when printing on paper larger than A4 size. Drum/toner cartridge Contains the toner and the photosensitive drum. Cover A Open this when replacing the drum/toner cartridge and removing jammed paper. Fuser unit Fixes the toner on the paper.
Page 15: Control Panel
Control Panel 3 5 4 Name Description <Menu> button Press to move to menu operation. <Eject/Set> button Press to set the menu candidate values. Use this to print report/ list also. <Ready> indicator When the light is on, the printer is ready to receive data from the computer.
Page 16: Display
Display There are two types of screens shown: Print screen (for displaying printer status) and Menu screen (for configuring settings). Note • The message displayed differs according to the optional accessories installed and setting status. Print Screen The Print screen appears when the machine is printing or waiting for data. The following contents are shown on the screen.
Page 17: Switching On And Off The Power
Switching On and Off the Power Switching On the Power Press the power switch of the printer to the < > position. When the power is on, “Please wait...” will be displayed on the control panel. Check that this display changes to “Ready to print”.
Page 18: Power Saver Modes
Power Saver Modes This printer is equipped with a low power mode and a sleep mode to reduce power consumption when it is left idle. When no print data is received for 5 minutes, the printer will enter the low power mode. When no data is received for a further 10 minutes (a total of 15 minutes lapse (default settings) since the last received data), it will enter sleep mode.
Page 19: Checking Status Of Print Data
Canceling Printing of All Print Data Received at the Printer Press the <Online> button on the control panel, and then press the <Cancel Job> button. Press the <Online> button again after the canceling process is completed. Canceling Print Data That Are Being Processed at the Computer Double-click the printer icon at the bottom right of the taskbar in Windows.
Page 20: Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration And Paper Tray Settings
Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration and Paper Tray Settings When using this printer as a network printer and having enabled SNMP protocol, you can display on the printer driver, the optional accessory configuration and settings configured at the control panel such as paper type or size. These settings are displayed on the [Options] tab.
Page 21: Printing
Printing Printing From the Computer ® This section explains the basic flow when printing from application software in a Windows environment. (The procedure may differ according to the computer or system configuration used.) Important • Do not switch off the power of this printer when printing is in progress. It may lead to a paper jam. From the [File] menu of the application software, select [Print].
Page 22: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes The procedure to print on envelopes is as follows. For details on the envelopes that can be used, refer to “Usable Paper” (P. 54). Loading Envelopes You have to close the flaps of the envelopes and load them with the address side facing up in the orientation shown in the diagram below.
Page 23: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes To print on envelopes, display the [Tray/Output] tab and [Basic] tab. This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example. Note • The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs according to the application software. Refer to the manual of each application software.
Page 24 From [Output Size], select the registered custom size. If necessary, set [Turn Image by 180deg] and then click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. 2 Printing...
Page 25: Printing On Transparencies
Printing on Transparencies Loading Transparencies Load transparencies in trays 1 to 4. Important • Transparencies with white frames or full-color transparencies cannot be used. The way to load transparencies in the paper tray is the same as the way to load standard size paper.
Page 26 From [Paper Size], select the size of the original document. From [Output Size], select the size of the transparency, and then click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. 2 Printing...
Page 27: Printing On Custom Size Paper/Long Paper
Printing on Custom Size Paper/Long Paper This section explains how to print on custom size paper such as long paper. The paper sizes that can be set on this printer are as follows: For tray 1 For trays 2 - 4 Long edge: Long edge: 127 to 900 mm...
Page 28: Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Setting Custom Paper Sizes Before printing, set the custom size on the printer driver. You have to configure the settings on the control panel too when loading custom size paper in trays 1 to 4 for printing. For details on setting the control panel, refer to “3.3 Setting Custom Paper Sizes”...
Page 29: Printing On Custom Size Paper
From the [Details] list box, select the custom setting to be defined. Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under [Change Setting For]. You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using [ ] [ ]. The length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge, even if it is within the specified range.
Page 30 Select the appropriate tray from [Paper Source]. Click the [Basic] tab. From [Paper Size], select the size of the original document. From [Output Size], select the registered custom size, and then click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. 2 Printing...
Page 31: Print Confidential Document - Secure Print
Print Confidential Document - Secure Print When the hard disk (optional) has been installed, you can use the secure print feature. Important • The hard disk may be damaged and erase important data saved in the hard disk. We recommend you back up your data.
Page 32: Configuring Secure Print
Configuring Secure Print The procedure to configure Secure Print is as follows. First of all, carry out the secure print settings at the computer and send data to the printer for printing. Then, carry out the output procedure at the printer to output the print data. At the Computer This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example.
Page 33: At The Control Panel
To enter a password, enter it at [Password]. Enter up to 12 numeric characters. From [Retrieve Document Name], select either [Enter Document Name] or [Auto Retrieve]. If [Enter Document Name] is selected, specify a document name at [Document Name] using up to 12 characters. If [Auto Retrieve] is selected, the name of the document to be printed will become the document name.
Page 34: Print After Checking Printing Result - Sample Print
Print After Checking Printing Result - Sample Print When the hard disk (optional) has been installed, you can use the sample print feature. Important • The hard disk may be damaged and erase important data saved in the hard disk. We recommend you back up your data.
Page 35: Configuring Sample Print
Configuring Sample Print The procedure to configure Sample Print is as follows. First of all, carry out the sample print settings at the computer and send data to the printer for printing. Then, carry out the output procedure at the printer to output the print data. At the Computer This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example.
Page 36 Enter the user ID at [User ID]. You can enter up to eight characters for the user ID. From [Retrieve Document Name], select either [Enter Document Name] or [Auto Retrieve]. If [Enter Document Name] is selected, specify a document name at [Document Name] using up to 12 characters.
Page 37: Print At A Specified Time - Delayed Print
Print at a Specified Time - Delayed Print When the hard disk (optional) has been installed, you can use the delayed print feature. The delayed print feature allows you to store the data in the printer beforehand and then print it out automatically at the specified time.
Page 38: Canceling Delayed Print
Set the time to start printing by [Hour] and [Minutes]. Use the 24-hour system. From [Retrieve Document Name], select either [Enter Document Name] or [Auto Retrieve]. If [Enter Document Name] is selected, specify a document name at [Document Name] using up to 12 characters. If [Auto Retrieve] is selected, the name of the document to be printed will become the document name.
Page 39: Direct Printing Of Pdf Files
To print a PDF file using the PDF Bridge feature, you can use ContentsBridge Utility (Utility software is supplied by Fuji Xerox) or lpr command to send the data to the printer directly. PostScript software kit (optional) is required to use the PDF Bridge feature.
Page 40: Using Contentsbridge Utility To Print Pdf Files
Using ContentsBridge Utility to Print PDF Files Operating Environment for ContentsBridge Utility ContentsBridge Utility supports the IBM PC-AT and the compatibles on which the OSs described bellow can operate, and also supports Power PC-based Macintosh computers. Windows Environment Windows 2000/XP Connection Windows 95 Windows 98/Me...
Page 41: Printer Setting
Items That Can Be Set in ContentsBridge Utility Print Range Specifies the pages to be printed. Quantity Copies Specifies the copies to be printed between 1 to 999. Collated Specifies whether to collate multiple copies of the printout by sets (sorted in the order of page 1, 2, 3,...1, 2, 3...).
Page 42 Printing PDF Files (for Windows) Double-click the [ContentsBridge.exe] icon to activate it. The [ContentsBridge] dialog box appears. Select this printer as the printer to be used. For [File to Print], either enter the path of the PDF file to be printed or click [Browse] to specify the target file.
Page 43 Printing PDF Files With a Simple Procedure You can print PDF files with a simple procedure if this printer is set as the default printer and a shortcut icon of [ContentsBridge.exe] is created on the desktop. Drag and drop the PDF file to be printed over the shortcut icon of [ContentsBridge.exe].
Page 44 Printing PDF Files (for Macintosh) This section explains the procedure using Mac OS X v10.2.6 as an example. Drag and drop the PDF file to be printed over the [ContentsBridge] icon. The [Print PDF] dialog box appears. Click [Select Printer]. Select this printer in the displayed dialog box, click [Apply].
Page 45 Set the various items. On the [Print PDF] dialog box, click [OK]. The print data will be sent to the printer. At this point in time, a dialog box appears if a password has been set for the PDF file. Enter the password set for the PDF file and click [OK].
Page 46: Printing Pdf Files Without Using Contentsbridge Utility
Printing PDF Files Without Using ContentsBridge Utility This section explains how to send a PDF file to the printer for printing using the lpr command directly and not the ContentsBridge Utility. Printing will be done with the following items set according to the control panel settings.
Page 47: Printing From Web Browser
Printing From Web Browser You can print from the web browser using CentreWare Internet Services. This feature can be used when the hard disk (optional) has been installed. Important • The hard disk may be damaged and erase important data saved in the hard disk. We recommend you back up your data.
Page 48 Click [Services] and on the displayed screen, configure settings, such as the file to be printed. Note • For details on the items to be set, refer to the Online Help for CentreWare Internet Services. • Print features that are not set here will operate according to the following settings made at the printer receiving the data: •...
Page 49: Printing Via E-Mail - E-Mail Printing
2.10 Printing via E-mail - E-mail Printing When the hard disk (optional) has been installed and the printer is connected to a network, enabling it to receive e-mails via TCP/IP communication, e-mails can be sent from the computer to this printer. Printing of e-mail contents and TIFF or PDF attachments can be done from this printer.
Page 50 Setting the E-mail Environment (at This Printer) Configure the following items according to your e-mail environment under [Properties] of the CentreWare Internet Services. Note • After configuring the settings, always click [Apply New Settings] and switch off/on the printer to reboot. •...
Page 51 *: Default Required settings for the Receiving Item to be Protocol Item Description Value SMTP POP3 Protocol Receiving Set the e-mail receiving • SMTP* Settings > Protocol method. • POP3 E-mail Print Mail Set to print the attachments • None Headers and (TIFF, PDF) of the received mail •...
Page 52: Sending E-Mails
Sending E-mails Attachments That Can Be Sent The following files can be sent as an attachment. • PDF file created by Adobe Acrobat 4 and Adobe Acrobat 5 (except one part of the features added by PDF1.4) • TIFF file Note •...
Page 53: Receiving And Printing E-Mails
Receiving and Printing E-mails This printer allows you to receive and print e-mails manually using the control panel. Press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until [Mail Print] is displayed. Press the < > button. Press the <Eject/Set>...
Page 54: About Paper
About Paper About Paper Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. In order to use the features of this printer effectively, we suggest using only paper that is recommended here. When you use paper that is not recommended, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers.
Page 55: Standard Paper
Paper characteristics and caution on usage name FX P Plain Medium weight paper for internal distribution and 64 g/m general office use. XEROX 20 lb Plain Medium weight paper for internal distribution and 4024 general office use. XEROX 20 lb...
Page 56: Special Media
Paper name Weight Paper type usage Transparencies Transparency Transparency without any white frame XEROX P/N 3R2780 XEROX P/N JE-001 Note XEROX P/N 3R91334 • As output transparencies may stick 3M P/N CG3300 together, remove the transparencies from the output tray after about 20 sheets, and then fan them to lower their temperature.
Page 57: Unusable Paper
Using the following types of paper might cause paper jams, malfunctions or damage to the machine. Do not use them. • Fuji Xerox full-color transparencies (example: V556, V558, V302) • Paper exclusively for ink-jet printer use • Paper that is too thick or thin •...
Page 58: Storing And Handling Paper
Storing and Handling Paper Even for suitable papers, poor storage conditions may lead to a change in the paper quality, paper jams, poor print quality and machine breakdown. Take note of the following points when storing paper: • Store paper in the following locations: Temperature of 10 - 30 °C with a relative humidity of 30 - 65% •...
Page 59 Hold the grip of the paper tray and pull its extendable part to the front until it reaches its maximum. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the desired paper size (1). Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to the desired paper size (2).
Page 60: Automatic Tray Selection
Automatic Tray Selection If you display the properties dialog box of the printer driver and select a paper type for [Specify Paper Type] and [Auto] for [Paper Source] on the [Tray/Output] tab for printing, this printer will be able to automatically detect paper trays loaded with the selected paper type and then among them, select the tray that matches the size and orientation of the document to be printed.
Page 61: Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Setting Custom Paper Sizes To print on custom size paper loaded in trays 1 to 4, you must set the paper size on the control panel. You may also need to set it on the printer driver, depending on the paper size. This section explains how to set the size on the control panel.
Page 62: Setting Paper Types
Setting Paper Types Prior settings on the control panel are required for the types of paper loaded in trays 1 to 4. For accurate image quality processing, refer to the following table and set the paper types on the control panel. Important •...
Page 63: Settings On The Control Panel
Settings on the Control Panel Overview of the Common Menu Menu Configuration There are two types of menus: common menu and mode menu. The common menu is the menu from which you can set the common items for all print modes.
Page 64 The common menu has the following items: Common menu Content Print Language Contains the mode menus used for the HP-GL, HP-GL/2, or PCL Emulation mode settings and for the PDF file direct printing feature settings. Note • Refer to “Print Language” (P. 69) for the items to be set for the PCL emulation mode and the PDF file direct printing feature.
Page 65: Changing Menu Settings
Changing Menu Settings Basic Operations Press one of the following buttons to display the menu screen or set the printer by browsing though each menu structure. Ready to print To display the menu screen, press the <Menu> button at the print screen. Menu Print Language To move between items, press the <...
Page 66 Example: Changing the Low Power/Sleep Mode Settings This section describes how to set the common menu. In this example, you set the transitional time to low power mode to 15 minutes and the time to sleep mode to 30 minutes. Ready to print Press the <Menu>...
Page 67 Continued from previous page Low Power Mode Enable Press the <Eject/Set> button. This confirms the low power mode setting and “ * ” is displayed. Low Power Mode Enable * 10. Press the < > button to return to [Low Power Mode]. System Settings Low Power Mode 11.
Page 68 Continued from previous page System Settings Sleep Mode 17. Press the < > button. If the current setting is [Enable], go to step 20. Sleep Mode Disable * 18. Press the < > or < > button until [Enable] is displayed.
Page 69: Description Of Menu Items
The settings of [Process Mode], [Quantity], [2 Sided], [Print Mode], [Password], [Collated], [Output Size], and [Layout] are available only for printing a PDF file without using ContentsBridge Utility (Utility software is supplied by Fuji Xerox). Refer to • “2.8 Direct Printing of PDF Files” (P. 39) Process Mode Selects the mode for printing PDF files.
Page 70: Print Mode
2 Sided Makes settings for 2 sided printing. Note • You can set this item only when the duplex unit (optional) is installed. [Off] (default) Select this when you do not want to perform 2 sided printing. [Long Edge Flip] Select this to print a document so that the printed characters face toward you when paper is flipped along the long edge.
Page 71: Paper Tray
Layout Select this to set the print layout. Note • This item will not be displayed when [PS] has been selected for [Process Mode]. [Auto %] (default) Select this to automatically set the magnification percentage so that the magnification ratio to the paper size for printing will become the largest.
Page 72: Output Tray
Output Size Specifies the paper size to be printed. The candidate values are as follows: [A4] [A5] [B5] [8.5×11] (Letter) [8.5×14] (Legal) [8.5×13] [7.25×10.5] Output Tray Specifies the output tray for printed paper. [Center Tray] (default) [Rear Tray] [OffsetCatchTray] Note •...
Page 73: Admin Menu
ImageEnhance Selects whether to perform image enhancement. Image enhancement is a feature that makes the boundary line between black and white smoother to decrease jags and enhance the visual appearance. The default is [On]. HexDump Specifies whether to print the data sent from a computer in the ASCII code corresponding to the hexadecimal notation format in order to check the data contents.
Page 74 *2 (refer to P. 94) This printer supports PJL commands that are independent from any printer languages. The PJL commands are used to control print jobs and are required for printing using a printer driver. In this menu, specify whether to enable or disable the PJL commands sent from a computer.
Page 75 *2 (refer to P. 94) This printer supports PJL commands that are independent from any printer languages. The PJL commands are used to control print jobs and are required for printing using a printer driver. In this menu, specify whether to enable or disable the PJL commands sent from a computer.
Page 76 Select this to use LPD. Port Status Specifies whether to enable or disable the LPD port when the printer turns on. The default is [Enable], which means the LPD port is available. Note • To enable the LPD port, the IP address must be set. Important •...
Page 77 NetWare Select this to use NetWare. Port Status Specifies whether to enable or disable the NetWare port when the printer turns on. The default is [Disable]. To use NetWare, set this to [Enable]. Important • If the memory is running out when the port is enabled, the port may be disabled automatically. In this case, you need to disable the port(s) you are not using or change the memory allocation from [Allocate Memory].
Page 78 Select this to use SMB. Port Status Specifies whether to enable or disable the SMB port when the printer turns on. The default is [Enable], which means the SMB port is available. Important • If the memory is running out when the port is enabled, the port may be disabled automatically. In this case, you need to disable the port(s) you are not using or change the memory allocation from [Allocate Memory].
Page 79 *1 (refer to P. 94) Print Mode Sets the print data process method (printer language to be used). [Auto] (default) Select this to make the printer automatically detect the printer language being used in the data received from a computer and perform printing based on the detected data. [PCL] [PS] [HP-GL/2] [TIFF] Select this to process the data received from a computer as the specified data type.
Page 80 *2 (refer to P. 94) This printer supports PJL commands that are independent from any printer languages. The PJL commands are used to control print jobs and are required for printing using a printer driver. In this menu, specify whether to enable or disable the PJL commands sent from a computer.
Page 81 Adobe Protocol Specifies the communications protocol for PostScript. This item is displayed only when the PostScript software kit (optional) is installed. [Normal] (default) Select this when the communciations protocol is in ASCII format. [Binary] Select this when the communciations protocol is in binary format. Selecting this may cause the printing process to be faster than [Normal] depending on the printing data.
Page 82 Port No. Set the port number to 9100 or a value between 8000 and 9999. The default is [9100]. TBCP Filter Specifies whether to enable or disable the TBCP filter when processing PostScript data. The default is [Disable]. Note • This item is displayed only when the PostScript software kit (optional) is installed. UPnP Makes settings for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
Page 83: Wins Server
TCP/IP Settings Get IP Address Specifies whether to automatically or manually retrieve the necessary information for using TCP/IP (IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address) from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server with AutoIP feature, DHCP server, BOOTP, or RARP. For the addresses you need to set manually, contact your network administrator.
Page 84 Ethernet Sets the communication speed/connector type of the Ethernet interface. [Auto] (default) Select this to switch between 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T automatically. [100BASE-TX] Select this to use 100BASE-TX only. [10BASE-T] Select this to use 10BASE-T only. IPX/SPX Frame Type Sets the operational frame type of IPX/SPX. [Auto] (default) Select this to automatically set the frame type.
Page 85: System Settings
System Settings [System Settings] menu is used to make the printer operation settings such as for alarm and power saver mode. Alert Tone Specifies whether to turn on the alarm when an error occurs in the printer. The default is [Off].
Page 86: Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode The Sleep mode is a feature that reduces the printer’s power consumption more effectively than Low Power mode. This item specifies whether to use this feature. The default is [Enable]. Note • If [Disable] is set for [Low Power Mode], you cannot set [Disable] for [Sleep Mode]. Refer to •...
Page 87: Secure Print
Secure Print Specifies whether to use the secure print feature. [Enable] (default) Select this to use the secure print feature. [Disable] Select this to prohibit secure print. Note • This item is displayed when the hard disk (optional) is installed. *3 (refer to P.
Page 88: Printer Settings
Printer Settings [Printer Settings] menu is used to make settings for paper trays such as the auto tray selection feature. Substitute Tray Specifies whether to print on paper loaded in another tray when there is no paper left in the tray selected by the auto tray selection feature.
Page 89: Tray Priority
Tray Priority Specifies the priority of trays 1 to 4 for auto tray selection when the optional trays are installed. 1 to 3 Set each tray to any of [1] to [3]. You cannot set the same tray for each priority number. That means the trays that can be set [2] are other than the tray specified in [1], and the trays that can be set [3] are other than the trays specified in [1] and [2].
Page 90 PaperSelect Mode Specifies how to select paper when printing PostScript data. [Auto] (default) Select this mode when you want to use our PostScript driver. Selecting this will print on the paper loaded in the tray specified by the printer driver. [Select from tray] Some applications create the PostScript program directly without using a printer driver.
Page 91: Buffer Size
Specifies the memory capacity for PostScript (optional). This item is displayed when the PostScript software kit (optional) is installed. Specify the memory capacity between 4.50 and 96.00 MB in increments of 0.25 MB. The default is [12.00 M]. The maximum capacity you can set varies depending on the free memory capacity.
Page 92 LPD Spool, SMB Spool [Off] (default) Select this if you do not want to perform spool processing. When the LPD or SMB data from a computer is being processed, data from another computer cannot be received via the same interface. For LPD, specify the LPD specific receive buffer memory capacity between 64 and 1024 KB (1024 and 2048 KB when the mounted RAM is 256 MB or more) in increments of 32 KB.
Page 93: Hard Disk
Init/Del Data [Init/Del Data] menu is used to delete data such as the printer setting values stored in the NV memory and the form data registered in this printer. It is also used to initialize the hard disk (optional) and meter reports. Note •...
Page 94 When [Auto] is set and the printer detects a printer language that is not installed in this printer or an unsupported printer language, the data will be deleted. If a printer language that is not installed in this printer is specified by PJL commands, the data will be deleted.
Page 95: Menu List
Menu List For details on each feature, refer to “4.2 Description of Menu Items” (P. 69). • Main operation and buttons on the control panel Display/Close the Menu screen <Menu> button Switch between the menu levels < > button (moves one level downwards) or < >...
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Page 100: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When Paper Jams CAUTION • When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause fire. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself.
Page 101: Inside Cover A
Inside Cover A Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the control panel displays the following messages: “Paper Jam Open Cover A” or “Remove cartridge Clear jam” Open cover A, and holding the drum/toner cartridge by the grip, remove it from the printer (1).
Page 102: When Problems Occur
When Problems Occur Before treating the problem as a machine breakdown, refer to the following table and check the printer condition again. WARNING • Never open or remove machine covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in the user guide. A high voltage component can cause electric shock. •...
Page 103 Symptom Reason/Action Cannot print. Is the light of the <Ready> indicator off? If so, this printer is offline or in menu setting mode. Fix the problem according to the following display status: • “Off-line” Press the <Online> button to exit the offline mode. •...
Page 104 Symptom Reason/Action Although no print job is sent, Did you switch on the power of the computer after switching on the power to the printer? the message “Printing...” is Pressing the <Cancel Job> button cancels the printing. displayed on the control panel (when using the parallel Note interface).
Page 105 Symptom Reason/Action Paper cannot be fed. Is the paper correctly set? Load the paper correctly. For labels, transparencies or Paper jam. envelopes, fan them well first to allow air to enter between each sheet before loading. Multiple papers are fed. Papers are fed at an angle.
Page 106: When The Print Quality Is Poor
When the Print Quality is Poor When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to rectify the problem. If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers. Symptom Reason/Action Printing is light.
Page 107 Symptom Reason/Action White dots appear in black The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. filled areas. Refer to • “Usable Paper” (P. 54) The drum/toner cartridge is defective or damaged. Replace with a new drum/toner cartridge.
Page 108 Symptom Reason/Action Spots of missing text This may be due to breakdown of high voltage power. Contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers. The paper is damp. Replace with paper from a new ream. Refer to • “3.2 Loading Paper” (P. 58) The paper used is not suitable.
Page 109: Message List
Message List Message List (Alphabetical Order) This section describes the messages displayed on the control panel. If the displayed error code is in the format of “xxx-xxx”, refer to “List of Error Codes” (P. 113). Message Condition/Reason/Action xxxx This indicates that the report/list is being printed. Printing...
Page 110 Message Condition/Reason/Action Ejecting... The printer is outputting print data. The printer can receive print data from a xxxx Tray * computer during processing. Empty Center The center output tray is full. Remove paper from the center output tray. Output Tray Ended with Error An error has occurred and printing does not finish successfully.
Page 111 Message Condition/Reason/Action Paper Jam Paper jam has occurred around the drum/toner cartridge. Open Cover A When cover A is opened, the message “Remove cartridge Clear jam” will be displayed. Follow the instruction to fix the error. Refer to • “5.1 When Paper Jams” (P. 100) Please reboot Error has occcurred.
Page 112 Message Condition/Reason/Action Ready to print There are SMB hosts with the same name. Dupl. SMB Host Change the host names. Refer to • Network Print Environment User Guide Ready to print Failed to retrieve IP address from DHCP server. Get IP Add. Fail Change the retrieving method for IP address and manually set the IP address.
Page 113: List Of Error Codes
List of Error Codes When an error code is displayed on the control panel or under the [Job Status] column of the [Job History Report], refer to the following table to fix the error. Important • When an error code is displayed, print data remaining in this printer or information saved in its memory may not be secure.
Page 114 Error code Reason/Action 016-701 PCL XL print data cannot be processed due to insufficient memory. When [High Resolution] is selected for [Print Mode] in the [Graphics] tab, set it to [Standard] and print again. Refer to • Online Help for the printer driver 016-702 PCL XL or PostScript print data cannot be processed due to insufficient print page buffer.
Page 115 Error code Reason/Action 016-744 Cannot print PDF file as it contains features that are not supported in this printer. Open PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader and select [Print] from the [File] menu to print. 016-748 Cannot print due to insufficient hard disk space. Reduce the number of print pages such as splitting the print data or printing one copy at a time for multiple copies.
Page 116 Error code Reason/Action 016-797 E-mail sent to this printer using E-mail Print feature has a wrong address. Specify the correct address and send again. Refer to • “2.10 Printing via E-mail - E-mail Printing” (P. 49) 016-799 Wrong combination of print parameters, like selecting to print on custom size paper and setting [Auto] for [Paper Source] on the printer driver and [Auto] for [Paper Size] in trays 1 to 4 on the control panel.
Page 117: Network Related Troubles
Network Related Troubles Using TCP/IP This section describes how to identify the cause and fix an error when a problem occurs in the TCP/IP environment. For the troubles that occur in other environments, refer to the Network Print Environment User Guide. For Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me When the Printer Is Not Printing This section explains how to fix the printer status when “Unable to print (xxxx Error)”...
Page 118 Cause Verification Action Print instructions from multiple “Unable to print (NetworkError)” None (Printing will be resumed computers are sent to the is displayed. automatically). printer at the same time. Printing files cannot be spooled “Unable to print (SpoolError)” is After deleting unnecessary files due to insufficient disk capacity displayed.
Page 119: Using Centreware Internet Services
Using CentreWare Internet Services Symptom Reason/Action Cannot be connected to Is the printer working correctly? CentreWare Internet Services. Check if the power of the printer is switched on. Is Internet Services enabled? Print out the [System Settings List] to check. Is the URL correctly entered? Check the URL again.
Page 120: Mail Related Troubles
Mail Related Troubles This section explains how to fix the troubles when the Mail Notice Service and E-mail Printing features are used. Symptom Reason/Action Cannot perform E-mail Printing. Check the following settings in [Properties] of CentreWare Internet Services. • Is the printer e-mail address specified? •...
Page 121: Daily Care
Daily Care Replacing the Drum/Toner Cartridge The drum/toner cartridge includes the toner and the photosensitive drum. When it is about time to replace the drum/toner cartridge, the following message appears on the control panel. When this message is displayed, replace the drum/toner After the message is displayed, cartridge.
Page 122 Replacing the Drum/Toner Cartridge Remove any output paper and open cover Note • When the offset catch tray (optional) is installed, fold the tray first before opening cover A. Important • Do not touch any parts inside the printer. Hold the drum/toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly.
Page 123 Hold the drum/toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. Important • Do not touch any parts inside the printer. • Ensure that the drum/toner cartridge is firmly set. • After opening cover A, remove any dust or stains inside the printer with a dry clean cloth.
Page 124: Printing Reports/Lists
Printing Reports/Lists This section explains the types of reports/lists and how to print them. Types of Reports/Lists Other than print data from the computer, this printer has the feature to print the following reports/lists. Reports Description System Settings List Prints status of the printer such as hardware configuration and network information.
Page 125 Reports Description Prints a list of logical printers created in HP-GL/2 emulation mode. ® HP-GL/2 Logical Printers/ Allows you to check the settings for up to 10 registered logical Stored Jobs List printers. Note • Settings for HP-GL/2 logical printer are done in the CentreWare Internet Services.
Page 126: Printing Reports/Lists
Printing Reports/Lists Print the report/list by operating the control panel. Press the <Menu> button to display the Menu screen. Press the < > or < > button until [Report/List] is displayed, then press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until the desired report/list is displayed, then press the <...
Page 127: Checking/Managing The Printer Status On A Web Browser
Checking/Managing the Printer Status on a Web Browser When the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can check printer status and configure settings using a web browser on a network computer. This feature is known as CentreWare Internet Services. You can also check the remaining volume of consumables and paper loaded in this printer via CentreWare Internet Services.
Page 128: For Internet Explorer
Browsers • Netscape Communicator 4.78, Netscape 7 for Windows • Internet Explorer ver 6.0 SP1 for Windows • Opera 7 for Windows • Netscape 7.02 for Macintosh • Internet Explorer ver5.1 (Mac OS 8.x/9.x), 5.2 (Mac OS X), 6.0 • Safari 1.0 (Mac OS X v10.2) Web Browser Settings for CentreWare Internet Services You are recommended to bypass the proxy server and specify the printer’s address directly when using CentreWare Internet Services.
Page 129: Procedure
Procedure To use CentreWare Internet Services, follow the procedures below to activate the web browser. Activate the computer and web browser. At the address column of the web browser, enter the IP address or URL of the printer and then press the <Enter> key. •...
Page 130: Ip Filter Feature Via Ip Address List
IP Filter Feature via IP Address List This feature allows you to register the IP addresses of computers that can be used in this printer. This will limit IP address used for receiving print data. Click [Properties] in CentreWare Internet Services. Click [Protocol Settings] >...
Page 131: Checking Printer Status Via E-Mail
Checking Printer Status via E-mail When connected to a network environment where sending and receiving of e-mails is possible, this printer can send an e-mail with the following report to a specified e-mail address: completed print jobs from the computer, error history, list of rejected print jobs/ e-mails.
Page 132 Setting the E-mail Environment (at the Printer) Activate CentreWare Internet Services and set Port Status, Machine E-Mail Address, TCP/ IP environment and mail server. Configure the following items according to your e-mail environment under [Properties]. Note • After configuring the settings, always click [Apply New Settings] and switch off/on the printer to reboot. •...
Page 133: Checking Printed Pages
Select the [Notify Job End by E-mail] check box. Enter the e-mail address for notification in [E-mail Address]. Click [OK]. Checking Printed Pages This section explains how to check the total number of printed pages. Checking Total Printed Pages on Meter The total number of printed pages for different meters can be checked on the display of the control panel.
Page 134: Checking Total Printed Pages On Print Meter Report
Checking Total Printed Pages on Print Meter Report The [Print Meter Report] allows you to check the total printed pages and total number of sheets used in this printer according to different computer or job owners. The [Print Meter Report] counts pages from the point where data has been initialized. Operate the control panel to print the [Print Meter Report].
Page 135: Cleaning The Printer
Initializing Print Meter Data Press the <Menu> button to display the Menu screen. Press the < > or < > button until [Admin Menu] is displayed, then press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until [Init/Del Data] is displayed, then press the < > button.
Page 136: Cleaning The Interior
Cleaning the Interior After clearing paper jams or replacing the drum/toner cartridge, inspect the inside of the printer before closing cover A. CAUTION • Never touch a labeled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it by yourself to avoid injuries or burns.
Page 137: Cleaning The Feed Roll
Cleaning the Feed Roll When feeding cannot be done, follow the procedure below to wipe the feed roll gently with a well-wrung soft cloth. There are feed rolls in the interior of this printer (two locations, total of four), tray module (one location) and paper tray (one location).
Page 138 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. While pushing the retard part (see right diagram) down (1), widen the tab on the feed roll to loosen it (2) and then slowly remove the feed roll from the shaft of the paper tray (3).
Page 139: When Moving The Printer
CAUTION • The machine, without the optional accessories, paper trays, consumables and paper, weighs 19.8 kg (DocuPrint 240A) or 21.0 kg (DocuPrint 340A). When moving the equipment, make sure that there are two or more persons carrying it. • When lifting the machine, be sure to observe the following points.
Page 140 Press the power switch of this printer to the < > position to switch off the power. Remove all cords, such as the power cord and interface cables. Remove any paper in the center output tray and return the paper stopper to its original position if it’s raised.
Page 141: A.1 Specifications
18 seconds or less (when power is switched on, temperature: 22 °C) Warm-up time Continuous print speed Paper feed from trays 1 to 4 DocuPrint 240A: , plain) 1 sided print: 24 sheets/min *3, 4 2 sided print: 16.3 sheets/min...
Page 142 Item Contents Paper size Tray 1 Standard sizes that can be automatically detected: , B5 , A4 , Executive , Letter (8.5 × 11") Legal (8.5 × 13") , Legal (8.5 × 14") Others: Custom (76 × 127 - 216 × 900 mm) Tray 2 - 4 Standard sizes that can be automatically detected: , B5...
Page 143: Printable Area
Dimensions DocuPrint 240A: 421.8 (W) × 454.6 (D) × 355.3 (H) mm DocuPrint 340A: 421.8 (W) × 465.4 (D) × 404.3 (H) mm Weight DocuPrint 240A: 21.4 kg (including drum/toner cartridge) DocuPrint 340A: 22.6 kg...
Page 144: Optional Accessories And Consumables
Optional Accessories and Consumables Optional Accessories The main optional accessories are as follows. Contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers to order these. Product Product name Reference code Additional hard disk E3300052 Allows you to use secure print and sample print features.
Page 145: Consumables
Consumables This section explains how to handle the types of consumables. For details on the replacement procedure of the consumables, refer to the procedure listed in the packaging box of the consumables and “6.1 Replacing the Drum/Toner Cartridge” (P. 121). Important •...
Page 146: Life Of Consumables And Regular Replacement Parts
Life of Consumables and Regular Replacement Parts Life of Consumables Possible number of Product name pages printed Drum/toner cartridge (6K) About 6,000 sheets Drum/toner cartridge (10K) About 10,000 sheets Drum/toner cartridge (17K) About 17,000 sheets Note • The possible number of pages that can be printed with the drum/toner cartridge is the number of pages printed continuously at a print ratio of 5% using A4 size paper.
Page 147: How To Obtain Product Information
• Please take note that the communication cost will be borne by the customers. Click [About] on the [Detailed Settings] tab of the printer properties dialog box. Click [Fuji Xerox Web Site]. The web browser will be activated and the web site displayed.
Page 148: Output Size And Memory Capacity
Output Size and Memory Capacity The memory capacity required for a print job differs according to the print mode settings on the printer driver and the output size for printing. Values of the required memory capacity also differ according to the usage environment of this printer. Refer to the table below for the memory capacity and send your print job.
Page 149: Postscript Printer Driver
PostScript Printer Driver Memory capacity Memory capacity 1 sided print (Unit: MB) 2 sided print (Unit: MB) Print Guaranteed Guaranteed Paper size Possible output Possible output mode output output Standard Letter Legal 13 Legal 14 Custom Long paper (216 × 900 mm) High Resolution Letter...
Page 150: Precautions And Limitations
Precautions and Limitations Precautions and Limitations of This Printer This section explains the precautions and limitations of using this printer. Optional Hard Disk • When the hard disk (optional) has been installed on this printer, the addtional memory must be installed as well. •...
Page 151 Usable Paper The usable sizes of paper that can be used with this printer are shown in the following table. Paper feeding tray Output tray Paper size and Duplex orientation unit Center Offset Tray1 Tray2 - 4 Rear tray output tray catch tray Executive Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 152: Tiff File Format
TIFF File Format Supported TIFF formats are as follows. BitPer Photometric Multi-value color JPEG/ Compression Sample Interpretation PackBits, RGB Palette WhiteIsZero Uncompressed (1) G3 FAX (3) G4 FAX (4) LZW (5) PackBits (32773) BlackIsZero Uncompressed (1) G3 FAX (3) G4 FAX (4) LZW (5) PackBits (32773) WhiteIsZero...
Page 153 BitPer Photometric Multi-value color JPEG/ Compression Sample Interpretation PackBits, RGB Palette 8,8,8,8 CMYK (5) Uncompressed (1) LZW (5) JPEG (6) JPEG (7) PackBits (32773) 8,8,8 RGB (2) Uncompressed (1) LZW (5) JPEG (6) JPEG (7) PackBits (32773) YCbCr (6) Uncompressed (1) LZW (5) JPEG (6) JPEG (7)
Page 154: Printing Using The Serial Interface
Printing Using the Serial Interface When printing using the serial interface, you need to specify the following settings on the printer and the printer driver. Settings on the Printer Set the following settings using the control panel. Refer to • For details about each items on the control panel: “Serial” (P. 74) Press the <Menu>...
Page 155: Settings On The Printer Driver
Settings on the Printer Driver The procedure here explains with Windows XP as an example. Set the port that is used when installing to COM n (n=1, 2, 3,…). After installation, click [Start] on the taskbar, then select [Printers and Faxes]. Click the icon of this printer, and then select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
Page 156: Glossary
Glossary 10BASE-T The 10Base-T system uses a twisted-pair cable, baseband transmission and operates at 10 Mbps. It is one of the IEEE802. 3 standard for Local Area Networks (LAN). 100BASE-TX An extension of 10BASE-T and a predominant form of FastEthernet. Its transmission speed is 100 Mbps, a great jump in speed from 10 Mbps of 10BASE-T.
Page 157: Interface Cable
Abbreviation of Domain Name System, a data query service chiefly used on the Internet for translating host names into Internet addresses. Abbreviation of dot per inch, a unit expressing the number of dots that can be printed in a width of 1 inch (about 25. 4 mm). Used as a unit expressing resolution. Drive A device to spin the disk.
Page 158: Local Printer
IP address An address for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. A protocol for printing using HTTP. JavaScript A scripting language developed by Netscape Communications and executable on web browsers.
Page 159: Printer Driver
A network communication method able to send data on Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003. For Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me, the TCP/IP Direct Print Utility (Utility software is supplied by Fuji Xerox) must be installed. For Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003, Port9100 can be used on the standard TCP/IP port monitor.
Page 160 Software Program to operate the computer. Software includes the OS as well as application software. TCP/IP A network protocol developed by DARPANET (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency NetWork). It is a standard Internet protocol that is used in various products from personal to large computers.
Page 161: Index
Index Symbols, Numerics Domain List ......125 drum/toner cartridge ..14, 121, 145, 146 <...
Page 162 LPD ....... . 76 printer driver latest printer driver ....147 to display the Online Help .
Page 163 WINS server ......83 Index...
Page 164 Other comments: After completing this form, detach and send it to the address below. (Please use your own envelope and postage stamp.) Thank you for your cooperation. Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. KSP R&D 2D7 3-2-1, Sakado, Takatsu-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken JAPAN 213-0012.

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