Page 1: User Guide
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Environmental Health and Safety Contacts Features Before Using the Printer Parts of the Printer Printer Configuration Control Panel More Information Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Overview Installing the Software Using CentreWare Internet Services Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 4 Printing Printing Overview Supported Media Loading Media Printing on Special Media Selecting Printing Options Folding Copying Basic Copying Advanced Copying Scanning Scanning Overview Loading Original Documents Setting Scan Options Using the Xerox Scan Utility Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 5 Receiving Faxes Adding Address Book Entries Creating Fax Comments Maintenance Maintenance and Cleaning Ordering Supplies Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages General Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Staple Jams Print Quality Problems Fax Problems Getting Help Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 6 Printer Specifications Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Performance Specifications Controller Specifications Regulatory Information Basic Regulations Copy Regulations Fax Regulations Material Safety Data Sheets Energy Saver Mode Recycling and Disposal Guidelines and Information Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
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Page 8: Safety
Liquid is spilled into the printer. The printer is exposed to water. If any of these conditions occur, do the following: Turn off the printer immediately. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Call an authorized service representative. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 9: Electrical Supply
The printer must be turned off before removing the power cord. For instructions on turning the printer off, see Turning the Printer Off. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 10: Emergency Power Off
If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the printer immediately and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Contact an authorized Xerox Service Representative to correct the problem: The printer emits unusual odors or makes unusual noises.
Page 11: Operational Safety
Do not place the printer in direct sunlight to avoid exposure to light-sensitive components. Do not place the printer where it is directly exposed to the cold air flow from an air conditioning unit. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 12: Operational Guidelines
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. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
Page 13: Maintenance Safety
Do not attempt any maintenance procedure that is not specifically described in the documentation supplied with your printer. Do not use aerosol cleaners. Clean with a dry lint-free cloth only. Do not burn any consumables or routine maintenance items. For information on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/gwa. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 14: Printer Symbols
Printer Symbols Symbol Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Warning or Caution: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to the property. Hot surface on or in the printer. Use caution to avoid personal injury.
Page 15: Product Safety Certification
Safety Product Safety Certification This product is certified by the following Agency using the Safety standards listed: Agency Standard UL60950 -1 Second Edition IEC60950 -1:2005 (2nd Edition) Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 16: Environmental Health And Safety Contacts
Environmental Health and Safety Contacts For more information on Environment, Health, and Safety in relation to this Xerox product and supplies, please contact the following customer help lines: USA: 1-800 828-6571 Canada: 1-800 828-6571 Europe: 44 1707 353 434 Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 17: Features
Before Using the Printer Xerox Welcome Center If you need assistance during or after product installation, visit the Xerox website for online solutions and support. www.xerox.com/office/worldcontacts If you require further assistance, contact our experts at the Xerox Welcome Center. A local representative telephone number may have been provided when the product was installed.
Page 18 If you need any additional help using your printer: Refer to this User Guide. Contact the Key Operator. Visit our Customer Website at www.xerox.com/support or contact the Xerox Welcome Center. Please have your printer’s serial number when contacting Xerox. The Welcome Center will want to know the following information: The nature of the problem, the serial number of the printer, the fault code (if any), as well as the name and location of your company.
Page 19: Parts Of The Printer
Parts of the Printer This section includes: Front-Left View Right-Rear View Telephone and Fax Connection Option Document Feeder Internal Components Standard Finisher Advanced Finisher Professional Finisher Booklet Maker Finisher Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 20 Right-Front View Control panel Tray 5 (Bypass) Tray 1, 2, 3, 4 Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Document Feeder Power Switch Front cover...
Page 21 Features Right-Rear View Output Trays Power Cord Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 22: Telephone And Fax Connection Option
Features Telephone and Fax Connection Option Network connector Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 23: Document Feeder
Document Feeder Document feeder tray Document guides Confirmation indicator Top cover Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 24 Internal Components Toner cartridges Drum cartridges Main power switch Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Fuser unit Waste toner container...
Page 25: Advanced Finisher
Features Advanced Finisher Top Tray Stacker Tray Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 26: Professional Finisher
Professional Finisher Top Tray Stacker Tray Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Booklet Tray...
Page 27: Standard Finisher
Features Standard Finisher Top Tray Front cover Stacker Tray Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 28 Booklet Maker Finisher Post-Process Inserter Top Tray Stacker Tray Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Booklet Tray Folder Output Tray Front cover...
Page 29: Printer Configuration
Duplex Automatic Document Feeder that holds up to 250 sheets 2 GB RAM memory Foreign Device Interface Extensible Interface Platform Hard drive that provides feature support for special job types, additional forms, and macros PCL 6, PCL 5 Ethernet 10/100Base-TX connection Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 30 Configurations The printer is available in two configurations. Configuration The Xerox Color 550 The Xerox Color 560 Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Description This model prints at speeds of up to 55 ppm for black and white and up to 50 ppm for color.
Page 31: Printer Options
Data Security Kit Xerox Secure Access Unified ID System Job Based Network Accounting Common Access Card Authentication (CAC) Other PostScript Wing Table Envelope Feeder Tray Media Card Reader For more information on options, go to www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 32: Energy Saver Mode
Press the Energy Saver button to return the printer to normal operation. Receipt of a job or accessing the printer using CentreWareIS also cancels Energy Saver mode. For details, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 33: Control Panel
Press to change the touch screen language and keyboard settings. When printer is in low power mode, press to enter normal mode. Temporarily stops the current copy job to allow a priority job to process. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 34 Alphanumeric Keys Services Job Status Machine Status USB Memory Port Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Description Press twice to clear current job settings. Touch Confirm on the touch screen to reset all job settings to default. Press to pause a print, copy, scan, or fax job. On the touch screen, touch Resume to continue or Delete to cancel the job.
Page 35: Printer Information
Job History Report button or the Print this Job Report button. For additional job types, touch the Secure Print Jobs + More tab, then choose from the following: Secure Print Sample Set Delayed Print Charge Print Public Folder Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 36 The touch screen keyboard appears. Enter the User ID information provided by the System Administrator, then touch Enter. To log out, press Log In/Out, touch the User ID, then touch Log Out. For details, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 37: More Information
System Administrator Guide Recommended Media List Printer Management Tools Online Support Assistant Technical Support Source Software and Documentation disc www.xerox.com/support Software and Documentation disc www.xerox.com/support www.xerox.com/support www.xerox.com/paper (United States) www.xerox.com/europaper (Europe) www.xerox.com/support www.xerox.com/support www.xerox.com/support Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 38 Features Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 39: Installation And Setup
This chapter includes: Installation and Setup Overview Physical Connection Turning the Printer On Turning the Printer Off Installing the Software Using CentreWare Internet Services See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/support. System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 40: Installation And Setup Overview
Connect one end of a Category 5, or better, Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port in the back of the printer. Connect the other end of the cable to your network port. If the fax option is installed, connect to a functioning telephone line using a standard RJ11 cable. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 41: Turning The Printer On
CAUTION: Do not switch main power off immediately after switching it on. Doing so may damage the printer’s internal hard drive or cause a printer malfunction. Control Panel Power Switch Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 42 Open the front cover. Press the main power switch to the on position. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 43 Installation and Setup Close the front cover. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 44: Turning The Printer Off
Press the power switch, visible on the control panel, to the off position to turn the printer off. Internal processing takes place before the printer shuts off. Note: Wait five seconds after any active job completes before turning the printer off. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Control Panel Power Switch...
Page 45 Do not switch main power off immediately after switching the power switch off. Doing so may damage the printer’s internal hard drive or cause a printer malfunction. Wait 10 seconds after the touch screen goes dark before turning off main power. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 46: Assigning A Network Address
If the network uses a DHCP server, the printer automatically acquires a network address. To assign a static IP address, configure DNS server settings, or configure other TCP/IP settings, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 47: Installing The Software
UNIX and Linux: see www.xerox.com/support. Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows To access all features of the printer, you must: Install the Xerox printer driver If scanning is installed, install the Xerox scan driver Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 48: Installing A Network Printer
Click IP Address or DNS Name near the top of the window. Type the address or name of the printer, then click Search. If the IP address does not appear, see Finding The Printer’s IP Address. When the printer appears in the window, click Next. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 49: Installing The Drivers And Utilities For Macintosh
PCL 5 PCL 6 If scanning is installed, click the desired scan driver: TWAIN If scanning is installed, select Xerox Scan Utility. Click Install. When the installation completes, click Finish. Installing the Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh To access all features of the printer, you must:...
Page 50: Installing Printer And Scan Drivers
If the Software and Documentation disc is not available, download the latest driver from www.xerox.com/support. Open the Mac folder, then open Mac OS 10.3 Universal PS folder. Open Xerox Color 550_560 XC CD.dmg. Open Xerox Color 550_560 XC CD. Click Continue three times.
Page 51 Click the Printing tab, click the printer in the list, then click Printer Setup. Click Installable Options, then confirm the options installed on the printer appear. If changes are made, click Apply Changes, close the window, then quit System Preferences. The printer is now ready to use. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 52 Click Add. Confirm that the first drop-down list is set to Rendezvous for a network connection. Click the printer. Click Xerox in the Printer Model drop-down list. Click the printer model, then click Add. Note: If the Software and Documentation disc is not available, download the latest driver from www.xerox.com/support.
Page 53 Type the printer’s IP address in the Address field. Type a name for the printer. Type a location for the printer. Click Xerox in the Print Using drop-down list. Click the printer model, then click Add. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 54 Type the printer’s IP address in the Address field. Type a name for the printer. Type a location for the printer. Click the desired driver in the Print Using drop-down list. Click the printer model, then click Add. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 55: Unix And Linux Drivers
The following drivers are also available for Windows only at: www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Global Print DriverTM: Use to print to any PCL or PostScript-enabled printer on your network, including those made by other manufacturers. The driver configures itself for the printer you select.
Page 56: Using Centreware Internet Services
JavaScript must be enabled in the Web browser. If JavaScript is disabled, a warning message appears and CentreWare Internet Services may not function properly. TCP/IP and HTTP must be enabled in the printer. For details see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 57: Accessing Centreware Internet Services
Make sure your printer is turned on. At your computer, open a Web browser. Type the IP address of the printer in the Web browser’s address field. The CentreWare Internet Services Welcome page appears. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
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Page 59: Printing
In your software application, click File, then Print. Select your printer from the list. Access the printer driver settings by selecting Properties or Preferences (Windows), or Xerox Features for Macintosh. The title of the button may vary depending on your application.
Page 60: Supported Media
Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of media 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 printer.
Page 61: General Media Loading Guidelines
Do not overload the paper trays. Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure the correct paper type is selected on the printer’s touch screen after loading paper in a tray. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 62: Media That Can Damage Your Printer
Paper that has been photocopied Paper that has been folded or wrinkled Paper with cutouts or perforations Stapled paper Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips Padded envelopes Plastic media Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 63: Paper Storage Guidelines
Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags. Store the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it. Keep unused media in the bag and reseal it for protection. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 64: Loading Media
Extra Heavyweight Extra Heavyweight Reload Extra Heavyweight Plus Extra Heavyweight Plus Reload Recycled Labels Heavyweight Labels Extra Heavyweight Labels Pre-Printed Gloss Gloss Reload Heavyweight Gloss Heavyweight Gloss Reload Extra Heavyweight Gloss Extra Heavyweight Gloss Reload Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 65: Tray Capabilities
To load paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3 or Tray 4: Pull the paper tray out towards you. WARNING: Do not open all trays at once. The printer could topple forward, possibly causing injury. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 66 To secure the guides in position, release the levers. Load the paper against the left-hand side of the tray. Note: Do not load paper above the maximum fill line. Doing so may cause paper jams. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 67 Push the tray completely into the printer. If required, choose paper size, type, or color on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. If you have not changed the media type, touch Confirm on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 68 Tray 5 (Bypass Tray) accepts the following paper types: Plain Plain Reload (paper that has had one side printed) Bond Punched Letterhead Heavyweight Extra Heavyweight Extra Heavyweight Reload Recycled Labels Heavyweight Labels Pre-Printed Gloss Gloss Reload Heavyweight Gloss Heavyweight Gloss Reload Envelope Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 69 Tray 5 can hold up to 250 sheets of 90 gsm paper. Tray 5 can accept paper from 60-300 gsm. Tray 5 can accommodate paper sizes from 4" x 6" to 13.2" x 19.2" /SRA3. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 70 Printing To load paper in Tray 5 (Bypass Tray): Insert the paper either long edge or short edge first. Larger paper sizes can only be fed short edge first. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 71 Do not load paper above the maximum fill line. Doing so may cause paper jams. If required, choose paper size, type, or color on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. If you have not changed the media type, touch Confirm on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 72 Slide the guides so they just touch the edges of the stack. Note: To help avoid jams, do not load envelopes above the maximum fill line. Choose the envelope size on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 73: Loading Paper In The High Capacity Feeder
After stock is loaded into the High Capacity Feeder, a pop-up window may appear asking you to change or confirm the type and size of the stock. The tray may not be ready for use until you change or confirm the size and type of stock. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 74 If required, choose paper size, type, or color on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. If you have not changed the media type, touch Confirm on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 75: Loading Paper In The Oversized High Capacity Feeder
Move both Paper Weight Switches to their appropriate positions. The Paper Weight Switches work in conjunction with the blowers in the tray(s). The blowers help control environmental conditions in the paper trays and ensure optimum feed capability. 257-300 gsm 60-256 gsm Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 76 If required, choose paper size, type, or color on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. If you have not changed the media type, touch Confirm on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 77 If required, choose paper size, type, or color on the printer’s touch screen, then touch Confirm. If you have not changed the media type, touch Confirm on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 78: Printing On Special Media
Store unused envelopes in their original packaging to avoid the excess moisture or dryness which can affect print quality and cause wrinkling. Excessive moisture can cause the envelopes to seal before or during printing. Do not use padded envelopes. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 79 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;...
Page 80: Printing On Labels
Printing on Labels Labels can be printed from Trays 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Bypass Tray). To order paper or specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to the Xerox Supplies website at www.xerox.com/support. Guidelines Use labels designed for laser printing.
Page 81 Procedure Load labels in the desired tray. In the printer driver, do one of the following: Select Labels as the paper type. Select the tray containing the labels as the paper source. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 82: Printing On Glossy Paper
Printing on Glossy Paper Glossy paper can be printed from Tray 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Bypass Tray). To order paper or specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to the Xerox Supplies website for your printer: www.xerox.com/support.
Page 83 Load glossy paper in the desired tray. In the printer driver, do one of the following: Select Gloss Coating as the paper type. Select the tray containing the glossy paper as the paper source. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 84: Selecting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Options Printing options are specified as Printing Preferences in Windows, and Xerox Features in Macintosh. Printing Options include settings for 2-sided printing, page layout, and print quality. Printing Options for Windows The following table lists printing options organized in tabs within the Printing Preferences window.
Page 85 • Draft Mode • Gloss Level • Mirrored Output • PostScript Pass-through Booklet Layout • Image Order Advanced Printing Features TrueType Font Substitution TrueType Font Download PostScript Output PostScript Language Level PostScript Error Handler Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 86: Setting Default Printing Options For Windows
Click the tabs in the Printing Preferences window, click the desired settings, then click OK. Note: For more information about Windows printing options, click Help in the lower left-hand corner of any tab in the Printing Preferences window. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 87: Selecting Printing Options For An Individual Job In Windows
Select the printer, then click Properties to open the Properties window. Click the tabs in the Properties window, then click the desired settings. Click OK to save and close the Properties window. Print the job. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 88: Saving A Set Of Commonly Used Printing Options In Windows
Type a name for the set of printing options, then click OK. The set of options is saved and will appear in the list. To print using these options, select the namefrom the list. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 89: Selecting Finishing Options For Windows
If your printer has a finisher installed, finishing options are selected in the printer driver. To select finishing features in the printer driver: Click the Paper/Output tab. Click the arrow to the right of the Finishing section, then click the desired finishing options. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 90: Printing Options For Macintosh
Printing Options for Macintosh The following table lists printing options organized in drop-down lists within the Xerox Features print dialog box. Menu Paper/Output Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Printing Options Special Pages • Add Covers • Add Inserts • Add Exceptions Layout/Watermark •...
Page 91 Print Quality High Resolution High Quality High Speed Help is available in all menus. For more information about Macintosh printer driver options, click Help in the lower left-hand corner of any print dialog box. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 92: Selecting Options For An Individual Job For Macintosh
With the document open in your application, click File, then click Print. Select your printer from the Printer list. From the Copies + Pages menu, select Xerox Features. Select the desired printing options from the drop-down lists. Click Print to print the job.
Page 93: Saving A Set Of Commonly Used Printing Options For Macintosh
Type a name for the printing options, then click OK. The set of options is saved and will appear in the Presets list. To print using these options, select the name from the list. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 94: Selecting Finishing Options For Macintosh
To select finishing features in the Macintosh printer driver: In the printer driver, click the Copies + Pages menu, then select Xerox Features. In the Paper/Output dialog box, click the arrow to the right of the Finishing section, then select the desired finishing options.
Page 95: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper
Paper weights in the range of 60 to 169 gsm can be used for automatic 2-sided printing. The following paper types can be used for automatic 2-sided printing: • Plain • Letterhead • Heavyweight • Recycled • Bond • Pre-printed • Gloss • Punched Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 96 The following paper and media cannot be used for 2-sided printing: • Reload (paper previously laser printed or copied) • Envelopes • Labels • Any die-cut specialty media, such as business cards • Extra Heavyweight • Heavyweight Gloss For details, see Recommended Media. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 97 Click the Paper/Output tab. Under 2-Sided Printing, click 2-Sided Print or 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Xerox Features. Under 2-Sided Printing, click 2-Sided Print or 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 98: Sided Page Layout Options
2-Sided Page Layout Options You can specify the page layout for 2-Sided Printing, which determines how the printed pages turn. These settings override the application page orientation settings. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Portrait Portrait 2-Sided Print Landscape Landscape...
Page 99 Macintosh In the application, click Portrait , Landscape, or Rotated Landscape page orientation. In the Print dialog box, select Xerox Features from the Copies + Pages menu. Click 2-Sided Print, or 2-Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 100: Selecting The Paper To Use
In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages menu, then click Paper Feed. From the All pages from drop-down list, click Auto Select to select the paper based on your application settings, or select a specific paper tray. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 101 Click the button for the number of pages you want to appear on each side of the sheet. Click OK. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages menu, then click Layout. Select the number of Pages per Sheet and Layout Direction. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 102: Printing Booklets
Creep: Specifies how much the page images are shifted outward (in 10ths of a point). This compensates for the thickness of the folded paper, which otherwise would cause the page images to shift slightly outward when folded. You can select a value from zero to 1 point. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 103: Selecting Booklet Printing Using A Booklet Maker
Automatically Select check box, click the down arrow, then click the paper size. In the PostScript driver, gutter and creep values are set automatically. To manually specify the values, click the Gutter and Creep arrows. Click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 104 Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, click Xerox Features, then click Paper/Output. Click the arrow to the right of Finishing, then select Booklet Creation. In the Booklet Creation dialog box, under Booklet Finishing, do one of the following: Click None: no folding or stapling.
Page 105: Selecting Booklet Printing Without Using A Booklet Maker
In the PostScript driver, gutter and creep values are set automatically. To manually specify the values, click the Gutter and Creep arrows. Click OK. If desired, select Print Page Borders from the drop-down list. Click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 106 Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, click Xerox Features, then click Layout/Watermark. Under Booklet Layout, click Enabled. Click Booklet Options. The paper size is automatically selected. To manually specify the paper size, under Booklet Paper Size, clear the Automatically Select check box, click the down arrow, then select the paper size.
Page 107: Using Color Corrections
Applies the best color correction to text, graphics, and images. (Recommended) Black and White Converts all colors to black and white or shades of gray. Color Adjustments Select from Automatic, sRGB, Black + White, or None. Description Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 108: Postscript Printer Driver
Automatic (Recommended) Black and White CMYK Source Control Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Applies the best color correction to text, graphics, and images. Converts all colors to black and white or shades of gray. Select from Lighten/Darken, Automatic, sRGB, Black + White, None, CMYK Commercial, SNAP, SWOP, EuroScale and Japan Color.
Page 109: Selecting Color Correction
In the PostScript printer driver, move Lighten/Darken slider to the right to lighten colors or to the left to darken colors in your print job. In the PostScript printer driver, select the desired printing press simulation by clicking the CMYK Color arrow, then click Commercial, SNAP, SWOP, EuroScale or Japan Color. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 110 Macintosh In the Print dialog box, from the Copies + Pages menu, click Xerox Features, click Image Options, then click Output Color Correction. Select the desired color correction: Automatic, sRGB, Black + White or Press Match. To select a printing press simulation, click the CMYK Source Color arrow, then click Commercial, SNAP, SWOP, EuroScale or Japan Color.
Page 111: Printing In Black And White
In the printer driver, click Properties, then click the Color Options tab. Under Color Corrections, click Black and White, then click OK. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, click Xerox Features, then click Color Options. Under Color Corrections, click Black and White. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 112: Printing Cover Pages
Back Only: Prints the back page on paper from the specified tray. Front and Back: Same: Front and back cover pages print from the same tray. Front and Back: Different: Front and back cover pages print from different trays. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 113 Last two pages Blank Pages Add one blank page at the end of the document. Add two blank pages at the end of the document. Add one blank page at the end of the document. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 114 In the Add Covers window, click the desired options, then click OK. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, click Xerox Features, then click Add Covers. Click Before document or After document. Click the desired options, then click OK.
Page 115: Printing Insert Pages
Other Color: Click this menu item, then click a color for the paper to use for the insert pages. Other Type: Click this menu item, then click the type of paper to use for the insert pages. Job Settings: Displays the attributes of the paper for the majority of the document. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 116 In the printer driver, click the Special Pages tab, then click Add Inserts. In the Add Inserts window, select the desired options, then click OK. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, click Xerox Features, then click Special Pages. Click Add Inserts. Select the desired options, then click OK.
Page 117: Printing Exception Pages
Other Color: Click this menu item, then click a color for the paper to use for the exception pages. Other Type: Click this menu item, then click the type of paper or media to use for the exception pages. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 118 Click Add Exceptions. Click the desired settings, then click OK. Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then click Xerox Features. Click Special Pages, then click Add Exceptions. Click the desired settings, then click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 119 Manually Scale to scale by a percentage entered in the percentage field. Macintosh In the application, click File, then click Page Setup. In the Scale field, type the desired scale percentage value. Click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 120: Printing Watermarks
• Print a watermark in the foreground or background or blend with the print job. • Use a picture for the watermark. • Use a time stamp for the watermark. Note: Not all applications support watermark printing. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 121 Macintosh In the Print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then click Xerox Features. Click the Watermark down arrow, then click the desired existing watermark. To modify a watermark, click the Watermark down arrow, click Edit, make the desired settings in the Watermark Editor dialog box, then click OK.
Page 122: Printing Mirror Images For Windows
If the PostScript option is installed, you can print pages as a mirror image. Images mirror left to right when printed. In the printer driver, click the Advanced tab. Click the Image Options plus sign (+), click Mirrored Output, then click Yes. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 123: Creating And Saving Custom Sizes
In the Paper Size window, click the arrow to the right of Output Paper Size, then click New. In the New Custom Size window, type a name in the Name field, then type dimensions in the Height and Width fields. Click OK twice. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 124 Double click the name Untitled, then type a name for the custom size. Type dimensions in the Height and Width fields. Click Printer Margins, then either: Select User Defined, then type custom margin values. Select your printer from the list to use default margins. Click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 125: Job Completion Notification For Windows
In the printer driver, click More Status at the bottom of any tab. In the Status window, click Notification, then click the desired option. Click the X in the upper right corner of the window. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 126: Printing From Usb Flash Drive And Media Card Reader
The USB port and the optional Media Card Reader cannot be used at the same time. If present, remove the cable for the Media Card Reader before using the USB port on the control panel. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 127 If desired, make selections from the Output Color, Paper Supply, 2-Sided Printing and Pages per Side drop- down lists. Note: The default color setting is Black and White. To select color output, touch Output Color, then touch Color. Press the green Start button to print the file. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 128: Printing From The Media Card Reader
To select a range of files to print, touch Select from Range, then enter the files numbers using the plus or minus (±) buttons. Touch the desired file. Press the green Start button to print the file. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 129: Printing And Deleting Secure Print Jobs
In the Secure Print window, type and confirm a 1 to 12 digit passcode. Click OK. Macintosh In the print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then click Xerox Features. Click the Job Type menu, then click Secure Print. Type and confirm a 1 to 12 digit passcode.
Page 130: Printing Or Deleting Secure Print Jobs At The Printer
Enter the passcode using the alphanumeric keypad, then touch Confirm. Touch the document in the job list. If desired, enter the print quantity using the alphanumeric keypad. Touch Print. To delete the job, touch Delete. CAUTION: Once deleted, a job cannot be restored. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 131: Printing A Sample Set
Click Properties, click Paper/Output, click the Job Type menu, then click Sample Set. Click OK. Macintosh In the print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then Xerox Features. Click the Job Type menu, then click Sample Set. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 132: Printing Or Deleting The Job At The Printer
Touch your user identification in the list, then touch Job List. Touch the document in the job list. If desired, enter the print quantity using the alphanumeric keypad. Touch Release. To delete the job, touch Delete. CAUTION: Once deleted, a job cannot be restored. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 133: Delayed Printing
Under Time to Print, type the desired print time, or click the arrows, then click OK. Click OK. Macintosh In the print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then Xerox Features. Click the Job Type menu, then click Delay Print. Click the arrows to set the desired print time, then click OK.
Page 134: Charge Print
If desired, specify the number of print sets using the alphanumeric keypad, then touch Print. After printing, the job is deleted. To delete the job without printing, touch Delete. CAUTION: Once deleted, a job cannot be restored. When finished, press the Log In/Out button, then touch Logout. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 135: Saving A Print Job To The Printer
To create a Secure Saved Job: Select the Secure Saved Job check box. Type and confirm a 1 to 20 digit passcode. Click OK. Click OK. The job will be stored in the printer. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 136 Macintosh In the print dialog box, click Copies + Pages, then Xerox Features. Click the Job Type menu, click Store File in Folder. In the Store File in Folder dialog box, type a job name. Select a folder on the printer.
Page 137: Printing Or Deleting A Job At The Printer
Touch the job to be printed or deleted. If required, enter the passcode, then touch Confirm. If desired, specify the number of print sets using the alphanumeric keypad, then touch Print. To delete the job without printing, touch Delete. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 138: Folding
In order to use the folding option, the orientation of documents must be short-edge feed (SEF). You must select a paper tray that contains SEF stock. Fold Types These fold types are available: C-Fold Z-Fold Z-Fold Half Sheet Note: The Single Fold option is available only with the Booklet Maker Finisher. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 139: Copying
The document glass accepts paper sizes from 15 x 15 mm (0.59 x 0.59 in.) to A3/297 x 432 mm (11.6 x 17 in.). The document glass automatically detects standard paper sizes. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 140 Document Feeder Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Insert originals faceup, with page 1 on top. The confirmation indicator illuminates when the originals are correctly loaded. Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals. The document feeder accepts paper weights from 38 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 for 1-sided copying, and 60 g/m2 to 128g/m2 for 2-sided copying.
Page 141 To stop a copy job, press the red Stop button on the control panel. On the touch screen, touch Resume to continue the job, or Cancel to cancel the job completely. If desired, change the copy settings. For details, see Adjusting Copy Options. Press the green Start button on the control panel. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 142: Basic Settings
Selecting Color or Black and White Copies Reducing or Enlarging the Image Selecting the Tray to Use for Copies Specifying 2-Sided Originals or Copies Collated Copies Uncollated Copies Stapling Copies Hole Punching Copies Creating Booklets Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 143: Selecting Color Or Black And White Copies
The Source Color will be extracted from the original and be replaced by the Target Area Color. The rest of the colors will be replaced by the Non-Target Area Color you select. Single Color: this option allows you to copy in one of twelve preset or custom colors. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 144: Reducing Or Enlarging The Image
To scale the length (Y axis) of the image, touch the Length percentage plus or minus buttons. Note: You can also reduce or enlarge an image by touching one of the Presets. To center the image on the page, touch Auto Center. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 145 To select the tray to use: Touch Copy on the touch screen. Touch the desired tray under Paper Supply. To use another tray: Touch More. Touch the desired tray in the list. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 146 1 –> 2 Sided: Scans only one side of the originals and produces 2-sided copies. 2 –> 1 Sided: Scans both sides of the originals and produces 1-sided copies. Rotate Side 2: Rotates the side two image of 2-sided copies 180 degrees. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 147: Collated Copies
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 To choose collated copies: Touch Copy on the touch screen. Touch Copy Output. Touch Collated. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 148: Uncollated Copies
Touch Offset Stacking, touch the desired setting, then touch Save. Touch Save. To choose Offset Stacking options with a finisher: Under Copy Output, touch More, then touch Offset Stacking. Touch the desired setting, then touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 149: Stapling Copies
Under Staple, touch 1 Staple, 2 Staples or 2 Staples Top. The screen shows the location of the staple on the page. If necessary, touch Paper Supply to select the tray loaded with the required paper. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 150 To crease and stack each page separately, under Pages to Crease, touch Crease a page at a time, or touch Crease as a Set. If desired, when Crease as a Set is selected, touch Staple to staple the pages at the crease. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 151: Hole Punching Copies
Copies can be printed in the form of a booklet. The page images are reduced to print two images per side of each printed page; the pages can then be folded and stapled manually. With certain finishers, pages can be creased and stapled automatically. For details, see Creating Booklets. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 152: Image Quality Adjustments
Use the Image Quality tab to change the following image quality settings: Specifying the Original Type Adjusting the Darkness, Sharpness, and Saturation Automatically Suppressing Background Variations Adjusting the Contrast Selecting Color Effect Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting the Color Shift Adjusting the Gloss Level Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 153: Specifying The Original Type
Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Image Quality tab. Touch Original Type. In the Original Type window: On the left side of the window, touch the content type of the original document. If known, select how the original was produced. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 154 To sharpen or soften the image, touch the Sharpness pointer, then move it toward Sharpen or Soften. To make the image colors more or less vivid, touch the Saturation pointer, then move it toward Vivid or Pastel. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 155: Automatically Suppressing Background Variations
Use Auto Suppression to minimize the visibility of background colors in your copies. To change this setting: Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Image Quality tab. Touch Image Enhancement. Under Suppress Background, touch Auto Suppression. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 156: Adjusting The Contrast
Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Image Quality tab. Touch Image Enhancement. Do one of the following: To automatically adjust the contrast, touch Auto Contrast. Touch Manual Contrast, touch the Contrast pointer, then move it toward More or Less. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 157: Selecting Color Effects
To select a color preset: On the touch screen, touch Copy, then touch the Image Quality tab. Touch the Color Effects button. Touch the desired color preset. The sample images show how the colors are adjusted. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 158: Adjusting The Color Balance
To adjust the highlight, midtone, and shadow density levels by color: Touch Advanced Color. Touch the desired color. To adjust the levels for highlights, midtones, and shadows, touch the pointer, then move it toward + or –. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 159: Adjusting The Color Shift
Touch Color Shift. The Original Color bar represents the colors of the original document. The Copy Color bar represents the copy colors. Touch one of the five buttons from Minus to Plus to select the desired color shift. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 160: Layout Adjustments
You must use the document glass to make copies from books, magazines, or other bound documents. Do not place bound originals in the document feeder. Note: This feature and 2-Sided Book Copying cannot be activated simultaneously. Note: Non-standard size documents will not be separated into two pages accurately. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 161 Erase amount, the space between the image area and the binding, touch the plus or minus buttons. Touch Save. Note: The facing pages of a bound document must be placed in a horizontal orientation on the document glass as shown on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 162 For Starting Page: touch Left Page or Right Page. For Ending Page: touch Left Page or Right Page. To specify the Binding Edge Erase amount, the space between the image area and the binding, touch the plus or minus buttons. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 163: Specifying The Original Size
If the area to be copied matches a particular paper size, touch Manual Size Input. then touch the desired paper size. To view the entire list, touch the scroll arrows. If the original contains pages of different sizes, touch Mixed Size Originals. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 164 Original Orientation, then touch either Upright Image or Sideways Image (top to left), then touch Save. Note: If preset values such as Hole Punch Erase or Header/Footer Erase were previously saved, you can touch the preset in the lower-left corner of the window. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 165: Shifting The Image
Originals must be positioned correctly for image shift to work correctly. For details, see Basic Copying. Document feeder: position originals faceup, left (long) edge entering the feeder first. Document glass: position originals facedown, in the back-left corner of the document glass, long edge to the left. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 166 Original Orientation, then touch either Upright Image or Sideways Image (top to left), then touch Save. Note: If preset values were previously saved, select the preset in the lower-left corner of the window. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 167 For automatic rotation of the copy of your original to fit correctly on your selected paper, touch Always On. For automatic rotation of the copy of your original when Auto Paper Select or Auto % is selected, touch On during Auto. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 168 To mirror images, touch Invert Image, then touch Mirror Image. The default is Normal Image, which does not mirror the images. To create negative images, touch Negative Image. The default is Positive Image, which does not print the image as a negative. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 169 Adjust these settings to allow the printer to correctly orient the image when using other layout adjustments: Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Layout Adjustment tab. Touch Original Orientation. Touch Upright Images or Sideways Images (top to left). Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 170: Output Format Adjustments
Crease Only. You can add margins in the center binding area to compensate for the thickness of the booklet: Touch Binding Shift, then touch the plus or minus buttons to set the shift. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 171 Touch Center Tray Upper or Center Tray Lower. For automatic creasing, touch Right Middle Tray. Touch Offset Stacking, then touch System Default, No Offset, Offset Per Set or Offset Per Job, then touch Save. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 172 To select the type of covers and the tray to use for the cover paper: Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Output Format tab. Touch Covers. Touch the appropriate option for your front cover and back cover. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 173: Page Layout
Evenly Spaced. To arrange the images with no space between them, touch Side by Side. To change the orientation of the copies, touch Original Orientation, then touch Upright Images or Sideways Images, then touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 174: Creating Posters
To select the width and length enlargement percentages independently, touch Enlargement %, then touch the plus or minus buttons. To set the width and length proportionally, touch Lock X-Y%. To select the paper tray, touch Paper Supply, touch the desired tray, then touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 175 Touch Apply To, then touch First Page Only, All Pages or All Pages Except First, then touch Save. To select the location of the comment on the page, touch Position, then touch the desired location. Touch Save twice. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 176 To select which pages the page number appears on, touch Apply To, then touch All Pages or All Pages Except First, then touch Save. To select the position of the date stamp on the page, touch Position, then select the desired position. Touch Save twice. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 177 Auto Assign, then touch Save. To select a specific number of digits, touch Manual Assign, then touch the plus or minus buttons to insert up to 9 leading zeros, then touch Save. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 178 To select the font point size, touch the plus or minus buttons. Touch the desired font color. To select the placement of the annotations on the second side when printing 2-sided copies, touch Same as Side 1 or Mirror Side 1. Touch Save. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 179: Adding Watermarks
The watermark image is faint so the content of the page can be seen. To make the watermark visible on copies used as originals, touch Watermark Effect, then touch Embossed or Outline, then touch Save. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 180 To scan side two, turn the card over without changing its location on the document glass, then touch Start on the touch screen. Both sides of the card will then print onto the same side of a sheet of paper. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 181 Only Tray 5 (Bypass) can be used with the Tab Margin Shift option. Load the paper into Tray 5 with the side to be copied facing up and with the tabbed edge trailing. Touch Copy on the touch screen, then touch the Output Format tab. Touch Tab Margin Shift. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 182 You can change the amount of shift required by using the Shift Value arrow keys on the touch screen. For both shift options, you can specify the Tab Stock Size and Tab Stock Type using the buttons on the touch screen. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 183: Advanced Copying
Touch the Build Job button, touch On, then touch Save. To scan the first set of originals, press the green Start button on the control panel. The Copy screen appears on the touch screen. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 184 When all segments have been scanned, in the Copy screen, touch Last Original. The entire copy job prints. Note: Because all the segments print as one job, you can select options such as covers or booklet creation that will apply to the entire job. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 185 Touch Save. 2-Sided Separators: the first two pages of the loaded documents are copied onto each side of a separator. Touch Save. Watermarks: See Adding Watermarks. Select settings, then touch Save. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 186: Printing A Sample Copy
To print the remaining copies or delete the job: To print the remaining copies of the job, touch Start, or press the green Start button on the control panel. If the sample copy is unsatisfactory, touch Delete. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 187: Combining Original Sets
For each additional set, repeat Step 6. When the final set has been copied, in the Combine Original Sets screen, touch Last Original. The final copies print. To cancel the job, touch Delete. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 188 To apply the deleted area for 2-Sided copying, under Originals touch Both Sides, Side 1 Only or Side 2 Only. Touch Save. Additional areas can be defined by selecting Area 2 and Area 3. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 189 To apply the deleted area for 2-Sided copying, under Originals, touch Both Sides, Side 1 Only or Side 2 Only. Touch Save. Additional areas can be defined by selecting Area 2 and Area 3. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 190: Saving Copy Settings
To save the current copy settings: On the touch screen, touch Copy. Touch the Job Assembly tab, then touch Save Current Settings. Using the touch screen keyboard, enter a name for the saved settings. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 191 Touch the Job Assembly tab, then touch Retrieve Saved Settings. Touch the desired saved setting. Note: To delete a saved setting, touch it, then touch the Delete Settings button. Touch Retrieve; the saved settings are loaded for the current copy job. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 192 In order to use the folding option, the orientation of documents must be short-edge feed (SEF). You must select a paper tray that contains SEF stock. Fold Types These fold types are available: C-Fold Z-Fold Z-Fold Half Sheet Note: The Single Fold option is available only with the Booklet Maker Finisher. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 193: Scanning
The scanning feature allows you to scan a document and store the image to any of the following destinations: Folder on the printer’s hard drive Document repository on a network server Email address Windows computer Home directory USB Flash Drive Computer using Xerox Scan Utility Application using TWAIN or WIA Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 194 Scanning must be enabled before use. For details, see the System Administrator Guide. Note: Print, copy, and fax jobs can print while you are scanning original documents or downloading files from the printer’s hard drive. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 195: Loading Original Documents
Use the document feeder for multiple- or single- page jobs. Document Glass Lift the document feeder cover and place the original facedown, toward the back-left corner of the document glass. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 196 Document Feeder Insert originals faceup, with page 1 on top. The confirmation indicator illuminates when the originals are correctly loaded. Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 197: Storing A Scan To A Folder
Web browser and CentreWare IS. Folders are accessible to all users unless protected with a password. For details, see Creating a Folder. Note: Scanning to a folder must be enabled by the system administrator. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 198: Scanning To A Folder
When the scan is complete, the touch screen will redisplay the Store to Folder tab. The file is stored to the folder on the printer’s hard drive. You can then print the file or retrieve it to your computer using CentreWare Internet Services. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 199: Printing Stored Files At The Printer
If desired, select from the following options: Paper Supply, 2-Sided Printing or Output Destination. To set the number of copies, touch Print Quantity, then enter the desired quantity using the alphanumeric keypad. Touch Print. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 200: Additional Send From Folder Options
Rotating the preview does not rotate the printed output. When finished, touch Close. To view a summary of file information: In the touch screen file list, touch the desired file. Touch Review. When finished, touch Close. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 201 To make changes to the Job Flow settings, touch Create/Change Link or Select Job Flow Sheet. Note: If Send from Folder is not enabled, contact your system administrator. For details, see the System Administrator Guide. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 202: Using Job Flow Sheets
Select the desired file. Scroll the page to see the Print File section. If desired, make selections from the following printing options: Paper Supply, Output Destination, Quantity, 2-Sided Printing, or Batch Print. Click Print File. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 203: Retrieving Scanned Files To Your Computer Using Centreware Internet Services
In the Scan navigation pane at the left of the page, click Folder. In the Folder list, click the desired folder. If required, enter the folder password, then click Apply. The Folder: List of Files page appears. Note: If necessary, scroll down to see all files. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 204 Click Save, select the desired storage location, then click Save. If a stored file is no longer needed: Select the desired file. In the upper right corner of the page, click Delete. When prompted, click OK. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 205 To create a searchable-text PDF or XPS file: Select Searchable Text Enabled. From the Language of the Original drop-down list, select the language. To apply Text Compression, from the Text Compression drop-down list, select Enabled. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 206: Creating A Folder
Touch Delete Files After Retrieval, touch Yes or No, then touch Save. Touch Delete Expired Files, touch Yes or No, then touch Save. Touch Link Job Flow Sheets to folder, then touch Cut Link or Create Change Link. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 207 Your folder is now available for use. Its contents will be stored on the printer’s hard drive. The folder will appear on the printer’s touch screen, and in the folder list in CentreWare IS. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 208: Deleting A Folder
Touch the Tools tab, then under Features, touch Create Folder. Touch the desired folder. If a password is required, enter the password using the alphanumeric keypad, then touch Confirm on the touch screen. Touch Delete Folder, then touch Delete. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 209 In the Folder list, click Delete for the folder to be deleted. Note: If the folder contains files, they must be deleted before the folder can be deleted. Click OK. If required, enter the folder password, then click Apply. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 210: Scanning To A Network File Repository
Scanning, Original Type and Scan Presets. For details, see Setting Scan Options. For additional scanning options, use the three tabs at the top of the touch screen. For details, see Additional Scanning Options. Press the green Start button. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 211: Scanning To An Email Address
To change any of the scan settings, touch the four menus at the bottom of the control panel: Color Scanning, 2-Sided Scanning, Original Type and Scan Presets. For details, see Setting Scan Options. Press the green Start button. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 212: Setting Email Options
To accept the file format, touch Save. To request a read receipt: On the printer control panel, press the Services Home button. Touch E-Mail, then touch the E-mail Options tab. Touch Read Receipts, then touch On. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 213: Scanning To A Computer
To change any of the scan settings, touch the four menus at the bottom of the touch screen: Color Scanning, 2-Sided Scanning, Original Type and Scan Presets. For details, see Setting Scan Options. Press the green Start button. Access the scanned image at your computer. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 214: Scanning To A Home Directory
Color Scanning, 2-Sided Scanning, Original Type and Scan Presets. For details, see Setting Scan Options. Press the green Start button. For details, see the System Administrator Guide. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 215: Storing To A Usb Flash Drive
Load the original on the document glass or in the document feeder. Insert a USB Flash Drive in the USB port on the control panel. On the control panel, press the Services Home button. Touch Store to USB. Touch Save in. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 216 Remove the USB Flash Drive before turning the printer off. Touch the Services Home button, then remove the USB Flash Drive. To print files stored on a USB Flash Drive, see Printing from USB Flash Drive and Media Card Reader. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 217: Setting Scan Options
Scanning can be adjusted using optional settings. After selecting the desired scanning method, use the four menus at the bottom of the control panel touch screen to change the following scan settings: Color Scanning 2-Sided Scanning Original Type Scan Presets Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 218 Setting Color Scanning Setting 1-sided or 2-sided originals Setting the Original Type Setting the Scan Presets Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Overrides automatic detection; set to Color, Black + White, or Grayscale. Use the document feeder to scan 2-sided originals. Select 2-sided scanning to scan both sides of the paper to produce a multi-page image.
Page 219: Additional Scanning Options
Instructions on the touch screen describe the use of these options. After selecting the desired scanning method, use the tabs along the top of the touch screen to change the following scanning options: Advanced Settings Layout Adjustment Filing Options Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 220: Advanced Settings
Image Enhancement Resolution Quality/File Size Photographs Shadow Suppression Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Choose from Lighten/Darken, or Sharpness/Soften. Choose from Auto Suppression, or Contrast. Choose from 200 to 600 dpi. Choose from: good image quality with small file size, higher image quality with larger file size, or highest image quality with largest file size.
Page 221: Layout Adjustment
Choose from Left Page then Right, Right Page then Left or Top Page then Bottom. Using the plus or minus buttons, enter the Binding Edge Erase. Choose from Proportional%, a Preset, or Enter Output Size. Using the plus or minus buttons, enter the value. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 222: Filing Options
Meta Data If File Already Exists Login Name Password Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Enter a filename prefix. Choose from: PDF (Image Only or Searchable), PDF/A (Image Only or Searchable), Multi-page TIFF, TIFF (1 file per page), JPEG (1 file per page) or XPS (Image Only or Searchable).
Page 223: Using The Xerox Scan Utility
Using the Xerox Scan Utility The Xerox Scan Utility allows you to scan images from the printer directly to your computer. These scanned images are not stored in the printer. Note: You must install the scan drivers to use the Xerox Scan Utility. For details, see the System Administrator Guide.
Page 224: Creating A Scan Template
Access the Xerox Scan Utility on your computer: Windows: In the taskbar, right-click the Xerox Scan Utility icon. Select Open Xerox Scan Utility. If the icon is not visible in the taskbar, click Start,select All Programs, or Programs if you are using Windows Classic View, select Xerox Office Printing >...
Page 225 Spaces are not permitted in template names. The template will now appear in the list of templates on the Network Scanning tab on the printer’s touch screen and in Folder: List of Files in CentreWare IS. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 226: Scanning To A Template
A password may be required when scanning to a template. Contact your system administrator for the password. Note: If scanning fails, an error page will print. If the scan completes successfully, the page will not print. For details, see the System Administrator Guide. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 227: Importing Scanned Files Into An Application
To access the Xerox Scan Utility on your computer: Windows: In the taskbar, right-click the Xerox Scan Utility icon. Select Open Xerox Scan Utility. If the icon is not visible in the taskbar, click Start,select All Programs, or Programs if you are using Windows Classic View, select Xerox Office Printing >...
Page 228 Click the scanner, then click Custom Insert. The Xerox Scan Utility window displays thumbnails of the scanned images. The date and time the image was scanned appears below each thumbnail. If you move your mouse over the thumbnail, a pop-up message displays information including the resolution and size of the image file.
Page 229: Using The Wia Image Manager In A Windows Application
Select the image you want to import. Click Get Pictures. A copy of the image is transferred to the location selected in your application. Note: If you want to delete the images you selected, click Delete. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 230 Select the scanner, then click Acquire. The Scan to Email and Copy to Folder tabs on the Xerox Scan Utility display thumbnails of the images. Information about each image, including the template used, resolution, size of the image file, and the profile name and settings appears to the right of the thumbnail.
Page 231: Faxing
Faxing This chapter includes: Fax Overview Sending a Fax Server Fax Sending an Internet Fax Faxing from Your Computer Receiving Faxes Selecting Fax Options Adding Address Book Entries Creating Fax Comments Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 232: Fax Overview
Faxing from your Computer: Using the printer driver, the current print job is sent as a fax. Note: Fax capability must be enabled by the system administrator before use. For details, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 233: Loading Original Documents
Lift the document feeder cover and place the original facedown, toward the back-left corner of the document glass as shown. Document Feeder Insert originals faceup. Adjust the paper guides so they fit against the originals. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 234: Sending A Fax
Addresses must be entered in the Address Book to use the address book. For details, see Adding Address Book Entries. Note: Chain Dial can be performed when viewing the list of individual addresses in the Address Book. For details, see Using Chain Dial. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 235: Inserting Pauses In Fax Numbers
Using the alphanumeric keypad, begin entering the fax number. Press the Dial Pause button on the control panel to insert a pause, represented by a hyphen, in the desired location. Continue entering the fax number. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 236: Server Fax
Server Fax cannot be used together with the Fax feature. When Server Fax is in use, the touch screen Fax button activates Server Fax. Note: Server Fax cannot be used together with the Internet Fax feature. When Server Fax is in use, the touch screen Internet Fax button does not appear. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 237: Sending A Server Fax
Touch Add, then touch Close. Adjust fax options if necessary. For details, see Selecting Fax Options. Press the green Start button. The printer scans the pages and transmits the fax document when all pages have been scanned. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 238: Sending An Internet Fax
Note: The Internet Fax service must be enabled before use, and an SMTP server must be configured. For details, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. To send an Internet Fax: Place the original on the document glass or in the document feeder.
Page 239: Faxing From Your Computer
In your software application, click File, then Print. Select your printer from the list. Access the printer driver settings by selecting Properties or Preferences (Windows), or Xerox Features for Macintosh. The title of the button may vary depending on your application.
Page 240: Receiving Faxes
Touch 2 Sided Scanning, then touch the desired option: 1 Sided, 2 Sided, 2 Sided, Rotate Side 2. For more options, touch 2 Sided Scanning, then touch More: Touch 2 Sided or 2 Sided, Rotate Side 2. Touch First Page 1 Sided. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 241: Selecting The Original Type
Touch Fax on the touch screen. Touch Resolution, then touch the desired option: Standard 200x100 dpi Fine 200 dpi Super Fine 400 dpi Super Fine 600 dpi Note: For Server Fax, touch Standard or Fine. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 242: Adjusting Image Quality
To manually adjust the image contrast (the difference between light and dark areas in an image), touch Manual Contrast, then touch the pointer to adjust the contrast level. The default setting is Auto Contrast. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 243: Adjusting Layout
Auto Detect, to automatically identify standard size originals. Manual Size Input, for manual definition of the scan area using standard paper dimensions. Mixed Size Originals, for scanning originals of different standard sizes. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 244: Book Faxing
Touch Save. Reduce/Enlarge Touch Fax on the touch screen. Touch the Layout Adjustment tab, then touch Reduce/Enlarge. Touch a preset percentage, or touch the plus or minus buttons to specify a variable percentage. Touch Save. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 245: Additional Fax Options
Folder Number and Folder Passcode using the alphanumeric keypad) Off, On, (F Code is a file transmission method enabled by setting the F Code and Folder Password using the alphanumeric keypad or the touch screen keyboard) Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 246: More Fax Options
These settings are not available for Server Fax. Option Remote Polling Store for Polling On-Hook (Manual Send/Receive) Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Values Off, Poll a Remote Device (retrieve files stored on a remote fax machine by using the Remote Folder feature)
Page 247: Internet Fax Options
Internet Fax Profile Pages per Side Starting Rate Transmission Header Text Note: For details, see the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/support. Values Confirmation Options: Off, print report after each fax transmission Read Receipts: Off, request read receipt from recipient’s fax server TIFF-S: use for A4, 210 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) originals with...
Page 248: Adding Address Book Entries
Touch each desired item in the list, enter the information using the alphanumeric keypad or touch screen keyboard, then touch Save. When all desired settings have been configured, touch Save to complete the address book entry. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 249: Deleting An Individual Address
Touch the Speed Dial field, then enter the Speed Dial number for the desired individual using the alphanumeric keypad. Touch Add to this Group. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all individuals have been added to the group. When all entries have been added, touch Save, then touch Close. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 250: Deleting A Group
On the touch screen, touch the Tools tab. Touch Setup and Calibration, touch Setup, then touch Create Fax Group Recipients. On the next screen, touch the desired group in the scrolling list. Touch Delete, then touch Delete to confirm. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 251: Using Chain Dial
Touch the keyboard button, enter a number using the touch screen keyboard, then touch Save. Touch Add. The numbers are added together in the Recipient List. Touch Save. The combined number appears as a single recipient in the Recipient(s) list. Touch Close. The fax can now be sent. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 252: Creating Fax Comments
Touch Setup, then touch Add Fax Comment. On the next screen, touch an comment in the scrolling list. Enter the comment using the touch screen keyboard, then touch Save. Touch Close. The comment is ready to use. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 253: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter includes: Maintenance and Cleaning Ordering Supplies Maintenance and Cleaning This section includes: General Precautions Locating the Serial Number Billing and Usage Information Cleaning the Printer Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 254: General Precautions
Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate. Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 255: Locating The Serial Number
Locating the Serial Number When ordering supplies or contacting Xerox for assistance, you will be asked to provide the printer’s serial number. View the printer serial number from the printer’s touch screen: Press the Machine Status button. The Machine Information tab appears. The serial number appears at the left of the Machine Information screen.
Page 256: Cleaning The Printer
Use a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with Xerox Anti-Static or another suitable non-abrasive glass cleaner to clean the document glass and the CVT glass to its left.
Page 257: Cleaning The Exterior
Maintenance Use a lint-free cloth, Xerox Cleaning Fluid or Xerox Film Remover to clean the under side of the document cover and the document feeder. Cleaning the Exterior Regular cleaning keeps the touch screen and control panel free from dust and dirt. To remove finger prints and smudges, clean the touch screen and control panel with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Page 258: Ordering Supplies
Each toner cartridge includes installation instructions. CAUTION: Use of toner other than Genuine Xerox Toner may affect print quality and printer reliability. It is the only toner designed and manufactured under strict quality controls by Xerox for specific use with this printer.
Page 259: Routine Maintenance Items
Routine maintenance items are typically customer replaceable. The following items are routine maintenance items: Toner cartridges Fuser Assembly Waste Toner Container Drum Cartridge Charge Corotrons Staple Cartridges Staple Cartridge for Booklet Maker Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 260: Replacing The Toner Cartridges
Follow the disposal instructions for the old cartridge when you receive with the new cartridge. WARNING: Before you begin the procedure, ensure that the machine has been allowed to cool down. Failure to do so may result in burns if certain parts of the machine are touched. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 261 Remove the toner cartridge by holding the handle on the top of the cartridge while gently pulling it straight out. Be careful to not get toner on clothing. Dispose the toner cartridge as normal office waste or recycle the cartridge. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 262 Never use a vacuum cleaner when you clean spilled toner. It can cause explosion as the toner fills the vacuum cleaner and gets sparks. Use a broom or a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 263: Replacing The Fuser
Grasp Handle #2 and turn it to the unlocked position. WARNING: To avoid burns wait at least 5-10 minutes after powering off the printer to allow the fuser to cool down, and observe warning labels inside. Carefully pull out the Transfer Module. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 264 Remove the new Fuser from its packaging. Insert the new Fuser into the Transfer module while holding the Amber-Gold handle. Close the Transfer module. Turn Handle #2 to the locked position. Close the Front Door of the printer. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 265: Replacing The Waste Toner Container
Container. The machine will tell you when you need to order a new Container and when to install it. Make sure the machine has stopped running, and open the Front Door. Open the waste toner container cover, located to the right of the Area #2 lever. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 266 Hold the used waste toner container firmly with both hands and put it into the provided plastic bag. Hold the center part on the top of a new container and insert it until it comes to a stop. Close the waste toner container cover. Close the Front Door of the printer. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 267: Replacing The Drum Cartridges
Leave the machine power ON and proceed to the next step. Make sure the machine has stopped running, and open the Front Door. Pull down the R1-R4 handle. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 268 Unwrap the sheet covering the new drum cartridge and place it under the cartridge. Some drum cartridges may include a protective film. Remove the the film on the drum cartridge, if it is present. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 269 Remove the old drum cartridge by holding the finger rings provided at the both ends of the drum cartridge and gently lifting up. Place the new drum cartridge in the machine following the guides with the side marked front facing the front. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 270 Immediately close the Drum Drawer to protect the other drums from light. Return the Release Handle to its original position. Return the R1-R4 handle to the original position and close the front door. Insert the used drum cartridge into an empty container for recycling. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 271 Do not expose drum cartridges to direct sunlight or strong light from indoor fluorescent lighting for more than two minutes. Image quality may deteriorate when the drum cartridges are exposed to light. Open the Drum Drawer. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 272 Push in the Drum Drawer completely. Return the Release Handle to its original position. Return the R1-R4 handle to the original position and close the front door. Insert the used Charge Corotron into an empty container for recycling. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 273 Grip the orange lever and pull the cartridge towards you. Dispose of the staple cartridge according to the instructions contained in the new staple cartridge box. Insert the new staple cartridge while gripping the orange lever until you hear it click into place. Close the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 274 Main Staple Replacement for Standard Finisher or Booklet Maker Finisher WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when the printer is copying or printing. Open the finisher front cover. Pull the staple cartridge straight out of the machine. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 275 Maintenance Remove the staple cartridge from the staple case. Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 276 Maintenance Push the cartridge back to its original position. Push the cartridge down until it clicks into place. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 277 Maintenance Close the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 278 The booklet maker uses two staple cartridges labeled R2 and R3. Booklet stapling requires that both staple cartridges contain staples. WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when the printer is copying or printing. Open the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 279 Pinch the levers on the Booklet Maker Staple Unit, then extend the unit to access the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridges. Hold the tabs of the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridge, and then lift to remove it. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 280 Repeat steps 3 - 5 to replace the other Booklet Maker Staple Cartridge. Return the Booklet Maker Staple Unit to its original position. Close the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 281: When To Order Supplies
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. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
Page 282 Maintenance Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 283: Troubleshooting
To see a list of the fault messages that have been displayed on the printer: Press the Machine Status button. On the touch screen, touch the Faults tab. Touch Current Faults, Current Messages, or Fault History. Touch Close. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 284: General Troubleshooting
Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) directly into a grounded AC outlet only. Do not use a power strip. If necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a properly grounded outlet. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Solutions Turn off the printer using the power switch visible on the control Panel.
Page 285: Printing Takes Too Long
Turn off the printer, confirm that the power cord is correctly plugged into the printer and the outlet, then turn on the printer. Contact your local Xerox service representative with the fault information. Check the fault history. For details, see Control Panel Messages.
Page 286: Printer Is Making Unusual Noises
Solutions Open and close the tray you are printing from. Turn off the printer and remove the obstruction or debris. If you cannot remove it, contact your Xerox service representative. Solutions Make sure that you are using correct media. For details, see Supported Media.
Page 287: Scanner Error
Turn off the printer using the power switch visible on the control Panel. Wait two minutes, then turn the printer on. Ensure that the main power switch behind the front cover of the printer is in the On position. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 288: Clearing Paper Jams
If toner gets on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap. If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 289 If the paper is torn, remove the tray completely and check inside the printer for torn pieces of paper. Reload the tray with undamaged paper, then push the tray in until it stops. On the printer touch screen, touch Confirm. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 290 If the paper is torn, check inside the printer for torn pieces of paper. Reload the tray with undamaged paper. The leading edge of the paper should lightly touch the paper feed entrance. On the printer touch screen, touch Confirm. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 291: Clearing Paper Jams In Document Feeder
Close the Top Cover until it clicks into place. Close the Left Cover until it clicks into place. If the document cannot be found, raise the Document Feeder slowly. Gently return the Document Feeder Tray to its original position. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 292: Clearing Paper Jams In The High Capacity Feeder
Gently move Tray 6 to the left until it stops. Open the Tray 6 Top Cover and remove any jammed paper. Close the Tray 6 Top Cover and gently move Tray 6 to its original position. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 293: Clearing Paper Jams In The Oversized High Capacity Feeder
Clearing Paper Jams in the Oversized High Capacity Feeder Open the tray where the paper jam occurred. Remove the visible jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any torn pieces of paper inside the machine. Gently close the tray. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 294: Clearing Paper Jams In The Fuser
Pull down Handle 2b and remove the jammed paper. Return Handle 2a and Handle 2b to their original position. Push in the the Transfer Module completely and turn Handle 2 to the left. Close the front cover. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 295: Clearing Paper Jams In The Professional Finisher
Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams in the Professional Finisher Paper Jams under the Top Cover Press the Cover button. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 296 Open the cover and remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is torn, remove all torn pieces from the printer. Close the cover. Remove and reload all paper in the tray. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 297: Clearing Paper Jams In The Ouput Tray
Clearing Paper Jams in the Ouput Tray Remove the visible jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any torn pieces of paper inside the machine. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 298: Clearing Paper Jams In The Inverter
If the Output Catch Tray is installed, open the Bottom Right Cover while pressing the down arrow button. Pull the jammed sheet straight down towards floor. Close the Bottom Right Cover. If a finisher is installed, close the front door of the finisher. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 299: Clearing Hole Punch Jams
If jams occur in the Hole Punch area of the Finisher, remove the paper jam, then remove and empty the hole punch waste container. Insert the container all the way into the finisher. Close the finisher front door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 300: Troubleshooting Paper Jams
Troubleshooting Paper Jams The printer is designed to function with minimal paper jams using Xerox supported media types only. Other media types may cause more frequent paper jams. If supported media is jamming frequently in one area, that area may need to be cleaned or repaired.
Page 301: Duplex Unit Jams
Recheck the media path and make sure that you have removed all of the jammed paper. Solutions Use only Xerox-approved media. For details, see Supported Media. Recheck the media path inside the duplex module and make sure that you have removed all of the jammed paper.
Page 302 Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Solutions Do not use unsupported media. Use only Xerox-approved media. See Supported Media. Place fewer documents in the document feeder. Ensure the media guides fit snugly against the media loaded in the document feeder.
Page 303: Media Misfeeds
Remove the media, smooth it out, and reload it. If it still misfeeds, do not use that media. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Do not use unsupported media. Use Xerox-approved media. See Supported Media. Load the label sheets according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 304: Clearing Staple Jams
Push the stapler to the right. Grip the staple cartridge by the orange handle and remove it by pulling it firmly toward you. Check inside the finisher for any loose staples and remove them. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 305 Remove the jammed staples (1), then push the clamp in the direction shown until it snaps into the locked position (2). Grip the staple cartridge by the orange handle and insert it into the stapler until it clicks into place. Close the finisher front door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 306: Clearing Staple Jams In The Standard Finisher
Do not perform this procedure when the printer is copying or printing. Open the finisher front door. Pull the staple cartridge straight out of the machine. Check the inside of the finisher for any loose staples and remove them. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 307 Open the staple cartridge cover and remove the jammed staple. If the jammed staple cannot be removed, push the staple in the direction indicated by arrow. Return the staple cartridge to its original position until it clicks into place. Close the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 308: Clearing Booklet Maker Staple Jams In The Booklet Maker Finisher
Do not perform this procedure when the printer is copying or printing. Open the Finisher Front Door. Pinch the levers on the Booklet Maker Staple Unit, then extend the unit to access the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridges. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 309 Hold the tabs of the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridge, and then lift to remove it. WARNING: The points of the jammed staples are sharp. Remove the jammed staples carefully. Remove the jammed staples. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 310 If you have trouble inserting the cartridge, make sure the cartridge is oriented with the orange tabs facing If no jammed staples were found, repeat steps 3 to 5 for the other staple cartridge. Return the Booklet Maker Staple Unit to its original position. Close the Finisher Front Door. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 311: Print Quality Problems
Print Quality Problems CAUTION: The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee does not cover damage caused by using unsupported paper or specialty media. 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 312: Copy And Scan Problems
When the copy or scan quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to correct the problem. If the copy quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox Customer Support or your reseller.
Page 313: Fax Problems
Check the telephone line, then send the fax again. Make a copy to check that your printer is operating correctly, and then, if the copy was printed correctly, have the recipient check the condition of their fax machine. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 314 Symptom The fax received by the recipient is blank. Fax was not transmitted. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide Cause The document was loaded incorrectly. The fax number may be wrong. The telephone line may be incorrectly connected. There may be a problem with the recipient’s fax machine.
Page 315: Problems Receiving Faxes
Check the telephone line connection. If it is disconnected, connect it. Make a copy to check that your printer is operating correctly. If the copy prints correctly, have the recipient check their fax machine. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 316: Getting Help
Getting Help Control Panel Messages Xerox provides several automatic diagnostic tools to help you produce and maintain print quality. The control panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. When an error or warning condition occurs, the control panel touch screen displays a message informing you of the problem. In many cases, the touch screen also displays an animated graphic showing the location of the problem, such as the location of a paper jam.
Page 317: Web Resources
Web Resources Xerox provides several websites that offer additional help. Resource Technical support information for the printer, includes online Technical Support, Recommended Media List, Online Support Assistant, driver downloads, documentation, and more. Supplies for the printer A resource for tools and information, such as printing templates, helpful tips, and customized features to meet your individual needs.
Page 318 Troubleshooting Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 319: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications This chapter includes: Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Performance Specifications Controller Specifications For media specifications and capacities, see Supported Media. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 320: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Base Unit Width: 28 inches (710 mm) Depth: 31.6 inches (803.5 mm) Height: 45.4 inches (1153.9 mm) Weight: 583 pounds (265 kg) Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 321: Base Unit With High Capacity Feeder And Standard Finisher
Printer Specifications Base Unit with High Capacity Feeder and Standard Finisher Width: 118.8inches (3017mm) Depth: 640 mm (25.1 in.) Height: 54.8 inches (1392 mm) Weight: 1009 pounds (458 kg) Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 322: Environmental Specifications
Operating: 10° to 28° C/50° to 83° F When the humidity is 85 temperature must be 28° C/83° F or below. Relative Humidity Operating: 15to 85 When the temperature is 32°C /90° F, humidity must be 62.5or below. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 323: Electrical Specifications
120 V AC, /- 10 60 Hz; Power Consumption: 1.58 kW maximum 220-240 V AC, /- 10 50 Hz; Power Consumption: 1.76 kW maximum for 220 VAC, 1.92 kW maximum for 240 V ENERGY STAR qualified product Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 324: Performance Specifications
Performance Specifications Resolution Maximum Resolution: 2400x2400 dpi Print Speed Color: 50 or 60 ppm Black and White: 55 or 65 ppm Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 325: Controller Specifications
Controller Specifications Processor 667 MHz Memory 2 GB Interface Ethernet 10/100Base-TX Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 326 Printer Specifications Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 327: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information This chapter includes: Basic Regulations Copy Regulations Fax Regulations Material Safety Data Sheets Energy Saver Mode Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 328: Basic Regulations
Consult the dealer 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 329: European Union
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The CE mark applied to this product symbolizes Xerox’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:...
Page 330: Copy Regulations
Bills, Checks, or Draft of money drawn by or upon authorized officers of the United States. Stamps and other representatives of value, of whatever denomination, which have been or may be issued under any Act of Congress. Adjusted Compensation Certificates for Veterans of the World Wars. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 331 Reproducing the following is also prohibited in certain states: Automobile Licenses Drivers’ Licenses Automobile Certificates of Title The above list is not all inclusive, and no liability is assumed for its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, consult your attorney. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 332 Documents, registers or records kept by public officials charged with the duty of making or issuing certified copies thereof, where the copy falsely purports to be a certified copy thereof. Copyrighted material or trademarks of any manner or kind without the consent of the copyright or trademark owner. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 333: Other Countries
Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments. This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 334: Fax Regulations
900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges. In order to program this information into your machine, refer to customer documentation and follow the steps provided. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 335: Data Coupler Information
Ask your local telephone company for the modular jack type installed on your line. Connecting this machine to an unauthorized jack can damage telephone company equipment. You, not Xerox, assume all responsibility and/or liability for any damage caused by the connection of this machine to an unauthorized jack.
Page 336 If this Xerox equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
Page 337 Ringer Equivalent Numbers of all of the devices does not exceed 5. For the Canadian REN value, please see the label on the equipment. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 338: South Africa
Although this product can use either loop disconnect (pulse) or DTMF (tone) signaling, it is recommended that it is set to use DTMF signaling. DTMF signaling provides reliable and faster call setup. Modification of this product, connection to external control software or to external control apparatus not authorized by Xerox, will invalidate its certification.
Page 339: Material Safety Data Sheets
Regulatory Information Material Safety Data Sheets For Material Safety Data information regarding your printer, go to: North America: 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. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 340: Energy Saver Mode
Xerox ENERGY STAR equipment is preset at the factory. Your printer will be delivered with the timer for switching to Power Save Mode from the last copy/print out, set at 20 minutes. A more detailed description of this feature can be found in the Features section of this guide.
Page 341: Recycling And Disposal
Guidelines and Information All Countries If you are managing the disposal of your Xerox product, please note that the product may contain lead, perchlorate, and other materials whose disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. The presence of these materials is fully consistent with global regulations applicable at the time that the product was placed on the market.
Page 342 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. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer...
Page 343: For Business Users In The European Union
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For Business Users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 344: Note For The Battery Symbol
Directive. Removal Batteries should only be replaced by a MANUFACTURER approved service facility. Other Countries Please contact your local waste authorities and request disposal guidance. Xerox Color 550/560 Printer User Guide...
Page 345 Printing Mirror Images for Windows, 122 Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet (N-Up), 101 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper, 95 Printing on Special Media, 78 Printing Overview, 59 Printing Watermarks, 120 Product Safety Certification, 15 Xerox Color 550/560 User Guide...
Page 346 Server Fax, 236 Setting Scan Options, 217 Storing a Scan to a Folder, 197 Storing to a USB Flash Drive, 215 Supported Media, 60 Troubleshooting, 283 Using CentreWare Internet Services, 56 Using Color Corrections, 107 Using the Xerox Scan Utility, 223...

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