Page 1: User Guide
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Printer Information User Safety ............. . 1-2 Electrical Safety .
Page 4 Contents Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings....... . 2-9 More Information ............2-10 Resources .
Page 5 Contents Printing Custom Size ............4-31 Defining Custom Paper Sizes .
Page 6 Contents Maintenance Cleaning the Printer ............8-2 Cleaning the Exterior .
Page 7: Printer Information
Printer Information This chapter includes: ■ User Safety on page 1-2 ■ Printer Specifications on page 1-8 ■ Regulatory Information on page 1-9 ■ Material Safety Data Sheet on page 1-11 Product Recycling and Disposal on page 1-12 ■ Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 8: User Safety
User Safety User Safety Your printer and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following information ensures the continued safe operation of your printer. Electrical Safety ■ Use the power cord supplied with your printer. ■...
Page 9: Laser Safety
■ Do not attempt to open, reuse, or burn any consumables or routine maintenance items. For information on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/gwa. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 10: Operational Safety
User Safety Operational Safety Your printer and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards.Your attention to the following safety guidelines helps to ensure the continued, safe operation of your printer.
Page 11 Agreements, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee do not cover damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies, or the use of Xerox supplies not specified for this printer. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada.
Page 12: Moving The Printer
User Safety Moving the Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: ■ Turn off the printer and unplug all power and communication cables before moving the printer. 6125-071 Always lift the printer from the designated lift points. ■...
Page 13: Safety Symbols Marked On Product
User Safety ■ Carry the printer without tilting it. Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than 10 degrees to the front/back or right/left. Tilting more than 10 degrees may lead to toner inside the printer spilling out. ■ Do not place any food or liquids on the printer. Caution: Damage to the printer resulting from improper moving or failure to repackage the printer properly for shipment, is not covered by the warranty, service agreement, or Total...
Page 14: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Contents Dimensions 400 (W) x 445 (D) x 389 (H) mm Weight Printer: 17.2 kg (38 lb.) including consumables Warm-up time ° 30 seconds or less (when power is switched on, temperature: 22 However, the printer’s electrical system is ready 10 seconds after switching on the printer.
Page 15: Regulatory Information
Consult your reseller or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xerox could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC rules, use shielded interface cables.
Page 16: European Union
To ensure compliance with European Union regulations, use shielded interface cables. A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be obtained from Xerox. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 1-10...
Page 17: Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet For Material Safety Data information regarding your Phaser 6125 printer, go to: United States and Canada: www.xerox.com/msds ■ ■ European Union: www.xerox.com/environment_europe For the Customer Support Center phone numbers, go to www.xerox.com/office/worldcontacts.
Page 18: Product Recycling And Disposal
In accordance with European legislation, end of life electrical and electronic equipment subject to disposal must be managed within agreed procedures. Prior to disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for end of life takeback information. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 1-12 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 19: North America
For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment. If you are managing the disposal of your Xerox product, please note that the product may contain, lead, mercury, perchlorate, and other materials whose disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
Page 20: Printer Features
Printer Features This chapter includes: ■ Main Components and Their Functions on page 2-2 ■ Control Panel on page 2-5 ■ Power Saver Mode on page 2-7 ■ Checking Status of Print Data on page 2-8 Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings on page 2-9 ■...
Page 21: Main Components And Their Functions
Main Components and Their Functions Main Components and Their Functions This section includes: ■ Front View on page 2-2 Rear View on page 2-3 ■ ■ Internal View on page 2-3 ■ Printer Configuration on page 2-4 Front View 6125-073 Control panel Front cover Button for opening the front cover...
Page 22: Rear View
Main Components and Their Functions Rear View 6125-075 Network connector Power cord connector USB port Power switch Internal View 6125-074 Fuser Imaging unit Button for opening the front cover Transfer unit Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 23: Printer Configuration
Main Components and Their Functions Printer Configuration Printer Configuration Features 6125 Memory Configuration 64 MB Print Speed (Color/Mono) 12/16 sheets/min Resolutions (dpi) Standard 600 x 600 x 1 bit Enhanced 600 x 600 x 4 bit Ethernet Interface 10/100 Base-Tx Manual feed slot (1 Sheet) Standard Paper Tray (250 Sheet)
Page 24: Control Panel
Control Panel Control Panel This section includes: ■ Control Panel Layout on page 2-5 Display on page 2-5 ■ ■ Information Pages on page 2-6 Control Panel Layout 6125-076 Graphic display indicates status messages, Up Arrow button menus, and toner levels. Scrolls upward through the menus.
Page 25: Information Pages
Control Panel Information Pages Your printer comes with a set of information pages to help you obtain the best results from your printer. Access these pages from the control panel. Panel Settings The Panel Settings page displays the current control panel settings. To print the Panel Settings: On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Information Pages , and then press the...
Page 26: Power Saver Mode
Power Saver Mode Power Saver Mode The printer is equipped with a Power Saver mode to reduce power consumption when it is left idle. When no print data is received for 30 minutes (default), the printer will enter Power Saver mode.
Page 27: Checking Status Of Print Data
Checking Status of Print Data Checking Status of Print Data Checking in CentreWare Internet Services You can check the status of the print job sent to the printer at the Jobs tab of CentreWare Internet Services. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 28: Displaying Configuration And Paper Tray Settings
Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings Print the Printer Settings page to view the current information about your printer: On the control panel, press the button, select , and then press the Menu Information Pages OK button.
Page 29: More Information
Packaged with printer Quick Use Guide* Packaged with printer User Guide (PDF)* Software and Documentation CD-ROM Quick Start Tutorials (English only) www.xerox.com/office/6125support Video Tutorials www.xerox.com/office/6125support Recommended Media List Recommended Media List (United States) Recommended Media List (Europe) Online Support Assistant www.xerox.com/office/6125support...
Page 30: Network Basics
3-9 This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer. See also: (English Only) Using CentreWare Internet Services tutorial www.xerox.com/office/6125support Using the Windows Printer Driver tutorial www.xerox.com/office/6125support Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 31: Overview Of Network Setup And Configuration
TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the control panel. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings. Note: If the Software and Documentation CD-ROM is not available, you can download the latest driver from www.xerox.com/office/6125drivers. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 32: Choosing A Connection Method
It also allows you direct access to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). CentreWare IS provides a simple interface to the embedded web server in any networked Xerox printer that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop.
Page 33: Connecting Via Usb
Choosing a Connection Method Connecting via USB If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. A USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or newer operating system.
Page 34: Configuring The Network Address
Software and Documentation CD-ROM to detect or assign an IP address to your printer. For further instructions, insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. After the Xerox Installer launches, follow the prompts for installation.
Page 35: Dynamic Methods Of Setting The Printer's Ip Address
Configuring the Network Address Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address: ■ DHCP (enabled by default on all Phaser printers) AutoIP ■ You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off DHCP.
Page 36: Manually Setting The Printer's Ip Address
Configuring the Network Address Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address Note: Verify that your computer has a properly configured IP address for your network. Contact your network administrator for more information. If you are on a network without a DHCP server, or in an environment where the network administrator assigns printer IP addresses, you can use this method to manually set the IP address.
Page 37 CentreWare IS provides a simple interface to the embedded web server in any networked Xerox printer that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop. For complete information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in CentreWare IS to go to the CentreWare IS Online Help.
Page 38: Installing The Printer Drivers
Select your desired language from the list. Select Install Printer Driver. Select the installation method you want to use, and then follow the onscreen instructions. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6125support Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 39: Printing Basics
Printing Basics This chapter includes: ■ Supported Paper and Media on page 4-2 ■ About Paper on page 4-5 ■ Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 4-7 ■ Loading Paper on page 4-8 Selecting Printing Options on page 4-14 ■...
Page 40: Supported Paper And Media
Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure the best print quality and to avoid jams. For best results, use Xerox printing media specified for your Phaser 6125 printer. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your printer.
Page 41: Paper Usage Guidelines
Supported Paper and Media Paper Usage Guidelines The printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper or other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays: ■ Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray. Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.
Page 42: Paper That Can Damage Your Printer
Supported Paper and Media Paper That Can Damage Your Printer Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer. Unacceptable media includes: ■...
Page 43: 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, use the suggested paper that is recommended here. Usable Paper The types of paper that can be used on this printer are as follows: Manual Feed Slot Paper Size...
Page 44 About Paper Paper Tray Paper Size Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) #10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.) Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Custom: –...
Page 45: Setting Paper Types And Sizes
Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting the Paper Tray When loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type on the control panel when printing. Note: When you set select None from the Paper Type dropdown in the driver, printing will default to the control panel settings.
Page 46: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Loading Paper This section includes: ■ Loading Paper in the Paper Tray on page 4-8 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 4-12 ■ Loading Paper in the Paper Tray Use the paper tray for a wide range of media including: ■...
Page 47 Loading Paper Make sure of the following points to avoid any troubles during printing. ■ Do not load different types of paper at the same time. Use high quality paper for laser printers to print at high quality. See About Paper ■...
Page 48 Loading Paper Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended. 6125-059 Insert all media faceup and top edge first into the paper tray. 6125-097 Note: Do not force the paper. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-10 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 49 Loading Paper Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack. 6125-052 Note: Be careful not to bend the paper. When Size Mismatch is set to Use Printer Settings in the driver, you need to set the paper type and size settings for the tray on the control panel in advance.
Page 50: Loading Paper In The Manual Feed Slot
Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Use the Manual Feed Slot for a wide range of media including: ■ Plain paper Thin card stock ■ ■ Glossy paper ■ Labels ■ Envelopes See also: Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-17 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot This section describes how to feed paper in the manual feed slot.
Page 51 Loading Paper Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Place the print media into the slot with the print side facedown and the top of the sheet entering the printer first. 6125-051 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-13 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 52: Selecting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Options Selecting Printing Options This section includes: ■ Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) on page 4-14 Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows) on page 4-15 ■ Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a job.
Page 53: Selecting Options For An Individual Job (Windows)
With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box. Select the Phaser 6125 printer and click its Properties button to open the printer driver. Make selections from the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.
Page 54 Selecting Printing Options See the following table for specific printing options: GDI Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options Windows Vista, Paper/Output tab Saved Settings ■ Windows 2000, Paper Size ■ Windows XP, or Fit to New Paper Size ■...
Page 55: Printing On Specialty Media
Caution: Never use envelopes with windows or metal clasps; they can damage the printer. Damage caused by using unsupported envelopes is not covered under the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details.
Page 56 Printing on Specialty Media Printing Envelopes from the Paper Tray Gently pull open the paper tray and open the paper guides. 6125-080 Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Fan the envelopes to release sheets that are stuck together. 6125-014 Phaser®...
Page 57 Printing on Specialty Media Insert the envelopes into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the sheets. Place the side to be printed faceup with the top of the sheets entering first. ■ ■ Slide the paper guides to the size of the envelope. 6125-092 In the printer driver, select either Envelopes as the paper type or Tray as the paper tray.
Page 58 Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Envelopes When Size Mismatch is set to Use Printer Settings in the driver, you need to set the paper type and size settings for the tray on the control panel in advance. See Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 4-7.
Page 59: Printing Labels
Printing on Specialty Media Printing Labels Labels can be printed from all trays. To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. See also: About Paper on page 4-5 Guidelines ■ Do not use vinyl labels.
Page 60 Printing on Specialty Media Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Fan the labels to release sheets that are stuck together. 6125-014 Insert the labels into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the sheets. ■...
Page 61 Printing on Specialty Media Printing Labels from the Manual Feed Slot Slide the width guides of the manual feed slot to fit the appropriate media. 6125-020 Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-23 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 62 Printing on Specialty Media Insert the label sheets into the manual feel slot. Place the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page toward the front of the printer. 6125-093 If necessary, press the paper guides inward to fit the sheets. Phaser®...
Page 63 Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Labels Using the Control Panel To print on labels using the control panel: On the control panel, select the paper type: Press the Menu button. Select , and then press the OK button. Tray Settings Select , and then press the OK button.
Page 64: Printing Glossy Paper
Printing Glossy Paper Glossy paper can be printed from any tray. It can be printed on both sides. To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. Guidelines ■ Do not open sealed packages of glossy paper until you are ready to load them into the printer.
Page 65 Printing on Specialty Media Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Fan the glossy paper to release sheets that are stuck together. 6125-014 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-27 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 66 Printing on Specialty Media Insert the glossy paper into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the paper. Place the side to be printed faceup. ■ ■ Do not load more than 25 sheets. 6125-085 In the printer driver, select either Glossy Paper as the paper type or Tray as the paper tray. Printing Glossy Paper from the Manual Feed Slot Slide the width guides of the manual feed slot to fit the appropriate media.
Page 67 Printing on Specialty Media Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 Insert the paper into the tray. Place the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page toward the front of the printer. 6125-079 If necessary, press the paper guides inward to fit the paper.
Page 68 Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Glossy Paper Using the Control Panel To print on glossy paper using the control panel: On the control panel, select the paper type: Press the Menu button. Select , and then press the OK button. Tray Settings Select , and then press the OK button.
Page 69: Printing Custom Size
Printing Custom Size Printing Custom Size This section explains how to print on custom size paper, such as long paper using the print driver. Custom size paper can be loaded in each tray. The way to load custom size paper in the paper tray is the same as the one to load standard size paper.
Page 70: Printing On Custom Size Paper
Printing Custom Size To assign a paper name, select the Name Paper Size check box, and then enter the name in Paper Name. Up to 14 characters can be used for the paper name. If necessary, repeat steps 4 to 6 to define another custom size. Click OK twice.
Page 71: Panel Menus
Using the Control Panel Menus This chapter includes: ■ Control Panel Menus on page 5-2 ■ Description of Menu Items on page 5-4 ■ Menu List on page 5-11 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 72: Control Panel Menus
Control Panel Menus Control Panel Menus This section includes: ■ Menu Configuration on page 5-2 Changing Menu Settings on page 5-3 ■ Menu Configuration The menus that can be accessed from the control panel are as follows: Menu Content Information Pages Use the Information Pages menu to print various types of reports and lists.
Page 73: Changing Menu Settings
Control Panel Menus Changing Menu Settings Changing the Power Saver Time In this example, you set the transitional time to the Power Saver Mode. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button at the print screen. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until is displayed, and then Admin Menu press the Forward Arrow or OK button.
Page 74: Description Of Menu Items
Description of Menu Items Description of Menu Items This section includes: ■ Tray Settings on page 5-4 Information Pages on page 5-5 ■ ■ Billing Meters on page 5-6 ■ Admin Menu on page 5-6 Tray Settings There is one submenu under the Tray Settings menu: Tray. You can set paper size, paper type, or Display Popup for this tray.
Page 75: Information Pages
Description of Menu Items Information Pages Prints various types of reports and lists. ■ The information pages are printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper into the tray. For the procedure for printing information pages, refer to Printing Information Pages ■...
Page 76: Billing Meters
Description of Menu Items Billing Meters Displays the number of processed print jobs on the control panel. The meter is divided according to the color modes. Item Description Color Impressions Displays the total number of pages printed in color. Black Impressions Displays the total number of pages printed in black/white.
Page 77 Description of Menu Items Network Setup Specifies printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port. ■ The settings in the Network Setup menu cannot be set when entering this menu during printing. ■ You need to restart the printer to activate the new settings. After making the settings, turn off the printer and then turn it on again.
Page 78 Description of Menu Items Item Description Host Access List Specifies blocking the reception of data from certain IP addresses. Reset Defaults Initializes network data stored in NVM. The NVM is a nonvolatile memory that stores the printer settings even after power off. Initializing the NVM will revert the value for each item of the Wired Network menu to default.
Page 79 Description of Menu Items Item Description Auto Log Print Specifies whether to automatically print information about the printed data that has been processed in the printer (Job History Report). Off (default) ■ Select this if you do not want to print the Job History Report automatically even if the number of print jobs exceeds 22.
Page 80 Description of Menu Items Item Description Toner Refresh Resolves PQ defects associated with charge problems after low coverage print jobs. Drum Refresh Helps improve imaging unit performance after over exposure to light. Init PrintMeter Initializes the print meter. Initialize NVM Initializes the settings stored in the NVM except for the network settings.
Page 81: Menu List
Menu List Menu List The Panel Settings show the control panel settings. To print the Panel Settings: On the control panel, press the Menu button, select , and then press the Information Pgs OK button. Select , and then press the OK button to print. Panel Settings Main operation and buttons on the control panel Display/close the Menu...
Page 82: Print Quality
Print Quality This chapter includes: ■ Print-Quality Problems on page 6-2 ■ Color Registration on page 6-6 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 83: Print-Quality Problems
Print-Quality Problems When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to correct the problem. If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox Customer Support or your reseller. Symptom...
Page 84 4-5. The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges. Check the condition of the toner cartridge, and replace as necessary. ■ Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and ■...
Page 85 Replace the paper with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your print driver settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges. Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. The fuser is old or damaged.
Page 86 Condensation inside the printer causes partial blanks or creased paper. Turn the printer on, and leave it on, for at least one hour to get rid of the condensation. If the problems still occurs, see the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6125support, for assistance.
Page 87: Color Registration
Color Registration Color Registration Color registration can be adjusted by the printer automatically, or you can manually adjust it. Color registration should be adjusted any time the printer is moved. Automatic Color Registration Adjustment Use the following procedure to perform automatic color registration adjustment. Press the Menu button to display the screen.
Page 88 Color Registration Determining Values From the lines to the right of the Y (yellow), M (magenta), and C (cyan) pattern, find the values of the straightest lines. When “0” is the value nearest the straightest line, you do not need to adjust the color registration.
Page 89: Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration
Color Registration Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration Use the following procedure to enable/disable automatic color registration when a new toner cartridge is installed. Press the Menu button to display the screen. Menu Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button.
Page 90: Troubleshooting
Problems With the Printer on page 7-8 ■ Control Panel Error Messages on page 7-11 ■ Getting Help on page 7-14 See also: Troubleshooting video tutorials at www.xerox.com/office/6125support Print-Quality Problems on page 6-2 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 91: Paper Jams
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. Turn off the printer immediately, and refer to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6125support. Warning: The fuser and the surrounding area are hot and can cause burns.
Page 92: Paper Jams In The Paper Tray
Paper Jams Paper Jams in the Paper Tray Follow this procedure to remove paper jammed in the tray. Pull the jammed paper out of the paper tray, and remove any remaining paper from the tray. 6125-028 Close the paper tray. Push the button and open the front cover.
Page 93 Paper Jams Carefully remove any jammed paper in the printer. Confirm that there are no scraps of paper left inside. 6125-098 Caution: Prolonged exposure to light may damage the imaging unit. Close the front cover. 6125-032 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 94 Paper Jams Remove the tray from the printer, and then carefully pull out any jammed paper remaining inside the printer. 6125-043 Insert the tray into the printer and push until it stops. 6125-027 Caution: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Page 95: Paper Jams At The Fuser
Paper Jams Paper Jams at the Fuser Press the button and open the front cover. 6125-015 Lift the levers at both ends of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. If the paper is torn, remove any scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. Warning: Some components inside the printer, such as the fuser and surrounding area, are hot and can cause burns.
Page 96 Paper Jams Open the cover of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. 6125-094 Close the front cover. 6125-032 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 97: Problems With The Printer
Problems With the Printer Problems With the Printer If you encounter a problem with your printer, use the following table to troubleshoot and fix the problem. For additional troubleshooting information, see Getting Help on page 7-14. Warning: Never open or remove printer covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in the manual.
Page 98 An error that you cannot correct by yourself has occurred. blinking Record the displayed error message or error code, turn off the power, pull out the power plug from the outlet. Refer to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6125support. Light of the Ready...
Page 99 The paper tray is not inserted properly. Push the paper tray completely into the printer. There is a foreign object inside the printer. Turn off the printer and remove the foreign object. Refer to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6125support, for assistance. Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 7-10 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 100: Control Panel Error Messages
Control Panel Error Messages Control Panel Error Messages This section describes the messages displayed on the control panel. Messages About Supplies Message Condition/Reason/Action Replace Fuser Time to replace the fuser. Replace the old fuser with a new one. 010-351 Restart Printer 010-359 The fuser is not installed correctly or is not working correctly due to damage or malfunction.
Page 101: Messages About The Printer And Other Items
Check the paper type. See Paper Jams on page 7-2. Check Paper Type Non-Xerox Toner Incorrect toner. Replace with a Xerox yellow toner cartridge. Invalid Yellow Non-Xerox Toner Incorrect toner. Replace with Xerox cyan toner cartridge. Invalid Cyan Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 7-12 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 102 Control Panel Error Messages Message Condition/Reason/Action Non-Xerox Toner Incorrect toner. Replace with Xerox magenta toner cartridge. Invalid Magenta Non-Xerox Toner Incorrect toner. Replace with Xerox black toner cartridge. Invalid Black Waste Full The waste container in the yellow toner cartridge is full.
Page 103: Getting Help
■ ■ Web Links on page 7-15 Xerox provides several automatic diagnostic tools to help you produce and maintain print quality. Control Panel Messages The control panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. When an error or warning condition occurs, the control panel displays a message informing you of the problem.
Page 104: Web Links
Getting Help Web Links Xerox provides several websites that offer additional help on your Phaser 6125 printer. A set of Xerox links is installed in your web browser’s Favorites folder when you install the Xerox printer drivers on your computer.
Page 105: Maintenance
Managing the Printer on page 8-5 ■ Checking Page Counts on page 8-9 Moving the Printer on page 8-10 ■ See also: Maintenance video tutorials at www.xerox.com/office/6125support Replacing supplies video tutorials at www.xerox.com/office/6125support Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 106: Cleaning The Printer
Never touch a labeled area found on or near the heat roller in the fuser. You can get burned. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it by yourself to avoid injuries or burns. Switch off the printer immediately. Refer to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/6125support.
Page 107: Ordering Supplies
8-4 Certain consumables and routine maintenance items need to be ordered occasionally. Each supply includes installation instructions. Consumables Genuine Xerox Toner Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) Note: Each toner cartridge includes installation instructions on the box. Routine Maintenance Items Routine maintenance items are printer parts that have a limited life and require periodic replacement.
Page 108: Recycling Supplies
Ordering Supplies To order supplies, contact your local reseller or go to the Xerox Supplies website at www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. Caution: Use of non-Xerox supplies is not recommended. The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreements, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee do not cover damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies, or the use of Xerox supplies not specified for this printer.
Page 109: Managing The Printer
For details regarding the items that can be set in each CentreWare IS screen, click the Help button to display the Online Help. Note: Clicking the Help button displays the online manual on the Xerox website. Checking Printer Status Through E-mail When connected in a network environment where sending and receiving of e-mail is possible,...
Page 110 Managing the Printer Setting the E-mail Environment Activate CentreWare IS, and on the Properties tab, configure the following settings according to your e-mail environment. After configuring the settings on each screen, always click Apply and turn off/on the printer to reboot. For details about each item, refer to the Online Help for CentreWare IS.
Page 111 Managing the Printer Checking the Printer Status with E-mail This section describes cautions when sending e-mail to the printer to check the printer status. ■ You can specify any title for the e-mail when checking the printer status or changing the printer settings.
Page 112 When the full access password is “admin”, and to set the recipient e-mail address to “service@xerox.com”: #Password admin #SetMsgAddr service@xerox.com When the full access password is “admin”, and to set the recipient e-mail address to “service@xerox.com”, then confirm the setting result on the network settings list: #Password admin #SetMsgAddr service@xerox.com #NetworkInfo Note: Describe the “#SetMsgAddr”...
Page 113: Checking Page Counts
Checking Page Counts Checking Page Counts The total number of printed pages can be checked at the control panel. Three meters are available: Total Impressions, Color Impressions, and Black Impressions. The billing meter counts the number of pages printed properly. Single side print (including N-up) is counted as one impression.
Page 114: Moving The Printer
Moving the Printer Moving the Printer Carry out the following procedure when moving the printer. To view precautions and guidelines for safely moving your printer, see User Safety page 1-2. The printer, configured with the optional accessories, consumables, and paper, weighs 17.2 kg (38 lb.).
Page 115 Moving the Printer Turn off the printer. 6125-088 Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables. 6125-071 Warning: To prevent electric shock, never touch the power plug with wet hands. When removing the power cord, make sure that you pull the plug and not the cord. Pulling the cord can damage it, which can lead to fire or electrical shock.
Page 116 Moving the Printer Remove any paper in the output tray and return the paper stopper to its original position. 6125-089 Pull out the paper tray from the printer and remove any paper in the tray, and then reinstall the tray. Keep the paper wrapped and away from humidity and dirt. 6125-096 Phaser®...
Page 117 Moving the Printer Lift the printer and move it gently. Note: If the printer is to be moved over a long distance, the toner cartridges should be removed to prevent toner from spilling and the printer should be packed inside a box. 6125-090 After transporting the printer, adjust the color registration before using the printer.
Page 118 Index configuring the network address, 3-5 connection AutoIP Ethernet, 3-3 manually setting the printer’s IP USB, 3-4 address, 3-7 consumables, 8-3 setting the printer’s IP address error messages, 7-11 dynamically, 3-6 control panel, 2-5 automatically setting the printer’s IP address display, 2-5 (Windows only), 3-5 error messages, 7-11...
Page 119 Index information pages, 2-6 control panel menu, 5-5 electrical safety, 1-2 Panel Settings, 2-6 e-mail printer settings, 2-6 commands for, 8-8 installing printer drivers, 3-9 enabling AutoIP on the printer, 3-6 Windows 2000 or later, 3-9 enabling DHCP on the printer, 3-6 IP address envelopes, 4-17 changing or modifying using...
Page 120 Index manually setting the printer’s IP address, 3-7 overrides AutoIP, 3-7 Panel Settings, 2-6, 5-11 overrides DHCP, 3-7 paper media custom sizes, 4-31 supported, 4-2 damaging to the printer, 4-4 unacceptable types, 4-4 envelopes, 4-17 menu settings glossy, 4-26 changing, 5-3 labels, 4-21 menus loading in the paper trays, 4-8...
Page 121 Index moving, 8-10 safety symbols marked on product, 1-7 rear view of, 2-3 selecting registration, 7-15 printing options, 4-14 setting the IP address, 3-5 printing options for an individual job supplies, 1-5 Windows, 4-15 printer driver printing preferences (Windows), 4-14 installing, 3-9 setting UNIX/Linux, 3-9...
Page 122 7-15 Windows install printer drivers for Windows 2000 or later, 3-9 printing options, 4-15 selecting printing options for an individual job, 4-15 Xerox supplies recycling programs, 8-4 website resources, 7-15 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Index-5 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

Xerox Phaser 6125 User Manual

1 Printer Information

2 Printer Features

3 Network Basics

4 Printing Basics

5 Using the Control Panel Menus

6 Print Quality

7 Troubleshooting

8 Maintenance

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