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Version 1.0 April 2011 ® ® Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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XEROX and Design , and DocuColor trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Document Binder 120D™ is a trademark of Bindomatic®. Horizon ColorWorks™, Horizon ColorWorks PRO™ Document Finishers, and Horizon Perfect Binder BQ-280x™ are trademarks of Horizon, Interntaional. Duplo SCC Nearline Booklet Maker System™, Duplo DC-645 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser™, and Duplo Ultra 145A UV...
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Duplex Print Jobs ..............11-3 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press...
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Floor Space Requirements ............12-9 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press...
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Table of Contents Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Machine Introduction The DocuColor 8080 is a full color/black and white digital press operating at a speed of eighty prints per minute. This chapter provides the location, name, and function of the various digital press components including: • External components •...
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Holds 2000 sheets of 24 lb. (90 g/m ) paper. User Interface (UI) The User Interface (UI) displays messages that indicate the status of the digital press during idle, run, or fault conditions. Touch Screen Control Panel Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The message area at the top of the UI displays messages concerning the digital press status, programming conflicts, or errors. Messages may also provide instructions for the operator. Tabs and Functions Some UI screens display tabs containing various selectable options. Control Panel Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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You must press Pause again to resume printing. Start The Start button is used in the Tools Mode for certain settings. It is also used by the service representative in the diagnostics mode. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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It also allows the customer to maintain tighter control over the output of their system. Note Refer to your Print Server user documentation when performing the calibration workflow of the Print Server in conjunction with the digital press. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Job Details - Shows the programmed options for a selected job. • Up/Down Arrows - Enables scrolling through job list. For more information about help, refer to Machine Details located in the Appendix. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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8.5 x • How to Clear Jams 11 in./A4 paper. Each • Optional Accessories drawer holds 2,000 • Specifications sheets (16 lb. Bond to • Appendix 80 lb. Cover/52 gsm to 216 gsm). Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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• How to Clear Jams offset and single or • Optional Accessories dual stapling output • Basic Troubleshooting capabilities. • Specifications • Appendix Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Finishing Solutions device that provides: Guide; contact your Xerox sales representative for more information. • Nearline booklet maker with stitch, fold, and face trim features • Automatic set-up and bar code reader options Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Duplo feature of being able to automatically adjust and compensate for image drift. • The ability to manage heavier media and larger sheet sizes at higher finishing speeds. Note: This is an offline device. 1-10 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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• Automatic air- suction cover feeding with in-line scoring • Job programming • Same-location loading and unloading for easier single- person operation Note: This is an offline device. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 1-11 User Guide...
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Finishing Solutions Guide; contact allows for 11 x 17 your Xerox sales representative for in./A3 or 8.5 x 11 more information. in./A4 cut sheet processing delivering a personalized envelope wrapped around an equally personalized letter. 1-12 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Where to Find Help Help on the World Wide Web For system support, user help, and service support go to: www.xerox.com. Select the Support and Drivers link. In the search field, enter your product name and press the return key on your keypad in order to get help and support information.
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Open the front doors to locate the serial number plate on the frame. How to read the Billing Meters Press the Machine Status button on the Control Panel. Press the Machine Details Tab. Press the Meters button. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Loading paper (Trays 1-4) Lift the handle and pull out the paper tray. Select the appropriate paper stock for your print job. Open the ream of paper seam side up and place it in the tray. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Squeeze the green levers, and slide the Paper Guides until they touch the side of the paper. Press the button to select Non-Standard or Standard at the front of the tray. The green light will indicate your selection. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Press the button to select Transparency or the appropriate paper weight. The green light will indicate your selection. Transparency Press the button to select Coated or Uncoated. The green light will indicate your selection. Coated Uncoated Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Do not store reams of paper in any of the trays. • Do not use wrinkled, torn, curled, or folded paper. • Do not mix sizes or weights of paper in a paper tray. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Second Feeder Module (SFM) Transport Area and clear the paper from the Transport Module before attempting to open the tray again. Open the tray with the jam. Carefully remove all jammed paper. Use the UI to determine if further jams exist and clear those areas. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Pull out the Transport Area drawer above Tray 1. Lift up the handle. Remove all jammed paper. Return the drawer to its original position. Follow the instructions on the UI to clear other areas or to resume your print job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Squeeze handle 7c and lower to the left. Remove all jammed paper. Return handle 7c to the original position. 10. Close the Transport Module door. 11. Follow the instructions on the UI to restart your print job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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How to Clear Jams Exit Module Follow the instructions on the UI to clear jams from all the areas indicated in the Exit Module. Follow the instructions on the UI to restart your print job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Lift handle 4a and carefully remove all jammed paper, ensuring that all pieces are removed if the paper is torn. Turn the green handle 4b to free any paper that is caught. Reposition green handle 4a. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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DO NOT attempt to remove this sheet of paper because the stripper fingers may be damaged if you attempt this procedure. Call your Xerox service representative to remove this piece of paper. Reposition green handle 4d and close area 4c. Ensure these are firmly in place.
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Push the paper back until you see the front edge, then remove the paper. Reposition handles 5 and 6 by closing firmly. Close the Right and Left Front Doors. Follow the instructions on the UI to restart your print job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Refer to the Jam Clearance section in the Problem Solving chapter in this manual. Follow the instructions displayed on the digital press UI to resume printing. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Remove all jammed paper only from the area indicated on the Touch Screen and the finisher Control Panel Display. Do not remove paper from any other areas. Reposition the handle. Close the finisher Front Door. Follow any instructions on the Touch Screen to restart your print job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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How to Clear Jams 4-10 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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To change the paper curl setting, you must enter the Tools mode. Tools Mode To enter Tools Mode, press the Access button on the Control Panel. The Access Password Screen appears. Use the keypad to enter your password. Press the Enter button. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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When the Decurler Setup screen appears, enter the paper tray number you are using, coated or non-coated and the paper weight. The default curl setting (Paper Type) for the selected paper will be displayed (A-D). Type A is selected in the example screen. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Select a different setting (A-D) and run the job again. Some experimentation may be needed to find the correct setting. Note If you are not able to find an acceptable setting that minimizes curl, refer to the Decurler Adjustment procedure located in the System Administration Guide. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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How to adjust Paper Curl Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Note If a jam ocurrs, there is no recovery procedure. You will need to manually recover. Press the button to select the appropriate tab weight. The green light will indicate your selection. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Press the button to select Coated or Uncoated. The green light will indicate your selection. Coated Uncoated Enter Tools Mode: Press the Access button on the Control Panel. The Access Password Screen appears. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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How to Run Tabs Use the keypad to enter your password. Press the Enter button. Press the Tools Pathway button to enter the Tools Mode. Press the Non-Standard Paper Size button. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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10. Select the appropriate Paper Tray and enter 11 in the X Axis box and 9 in the Y Axis box by using the up and down arrow buttons. 11. Run the tab job. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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(ppm). The continuous speed is dependent on paper size, paper weight, and fuser temperature. Use this productivity setting to optimize the throughput speed for the type of paper you run most frequently. Productivity Setting options are shown and explained in the illustration: Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Enter Tools Mode: Press the Access button on the Control Panel. The Access Password Screen appears. Use the keypad to enter your password. Press the Enter button. Press the Tools Pathway button to enter the Tools Mode. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Productivity Settings Press the Productivity Setting button. Select the desired productivity setting. Select Close. All jobs will run at the selected productivity setting until changed in Tools Mode. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Productivity Settings Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The Second Feeder Module (SFM) is an optional feeding device that contains Trays 3 and 4. This module holds the same number and types of Media as Trays 1 and 2. The specifications and operation are identical to the First Feeder Module. (Trays 1 and 2). Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The Bypass (only required when a second stacking device is installed) transports collated sets through the HCS80 to a connected finishing device or to another HCS80. If your system configuration has two stackers, the bypass on the second stacker is not used. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Blinks when there is a jam. 9 Stacker tray jam area Blinks when there is a jam or the door is open. 10 Keypad Used for selecting quantity and clearing it if incorrect. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Only switch on the cooling fan when running paper that weighs 120 g/m (80 lb.) or greater. Remember to switch off the fan after your job(s) finishes and when running paper that weigh less than 120 g/m (80 lb.). Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Remove the paper from the Stacker Tray. Push the empty Stacker Cart straight into the HCS80. Position the securing bar on the fixed area inside the HCS80. Close the door. The tray will rise to the operate position. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The Staple Indicator blinks when the staple level in the stapler is low. The Staple Indicator is constant when the stapler is empty. 3 Keypad The keypad, including the C button, is used only by the Xerox service representative. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The stacking may be skewed on the output from mixed-size paper jobs. • Only remove paper jams at the area indicated on the finisher Control Panel. Do not remove paper from any other areas of the paper path. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Grasp the grey handle on the cartridge unit and pull it towards you until it stops. Release the yellow lever and the unit will lock into place. Grasp the yellow staple cartridge and pull it towards you. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The entire unit will move forward, then just the staple cartridge will pull free of the unit. Insert a new cartridge into the unit until you hear it click into place. Push the Cartridge in to the Stapler Unit. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Pull the lever toward you and hold it in position while moving the stacker/stapler a small distance (25.4mm, 1in.) away from the press. Release the lever and continue to move the stacker/stapler as far as required. 8-10 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Clean the UI Touch Screen during the digital press warm-up cycle at the start of each day. Remove all dust and fingerprints by wiping the screen with a clean, lint-free dry cloth. CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not use any cleaner, water, or commercial cleaner on the Touch Screen. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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If any problems occur while cleaning the pad or re-seating the wand, and/or if the above screen is continually displayed, call your Xerox service representative for assistance. After the corotrons are cleaned, follow the prompts on the UI to record the activity.
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After all the corotrons are cleaned and the front doors are closed, the Maintenance Charge Corotron screen is displayed. Select one or more corotrons by touching the corresponding button (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Maintenance Select the Cleaning button. Select Yes. Note After incrementing the counter for a specific Corotron(s), it is no longer selectable. Select the Close button to finish the cleaning procedure. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Fuser to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding. Open the Front Doors and pull out the Paper Transport Drawer using handle 4. Clean the chute area with a lint-free cloth that was supplied with the digital press. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Rotate the belts from left to right as you continue to wipe them. Use the cloth to rotate them as using your hands could leave grease or dirt and create paper jams. Clean the sensors with a lint-free cloth that was supplied with the digital press (Xerox Part Number: 19K03610).
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Before installing a new cartridge, vigorously shake the cartridge to ensure that the material is not compacted. To install the new cartridge, insert it into the compartment with the arrow at the top and push in as far as it will go. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Add Fuser Oil when the “Add Fuser Oil” message is displayed on the UI. Open the Right Front Door and place a drop cloth on the floor. Open the Reservoir Cap. Position the Filler Spout Cap on the oil bottle to add oil the reservoir. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Change the Waste Bottle when the “Change Waste Bottle” message is displayed on the UI. The waste bottle is located inside a lower rear compartment of the Exit Module. Open the Waste Bottle Door and pull the bottle out. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Customer Documentation CD. The output print will show banding in the color bar of the corotron that needs to be replaced. Banding of multiple color bars means several corotrons need to be replaced. 9-10 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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The following examples of the test print show banding in the color bar of the corotron that needs to be replaced and in the 3-color bar. The 3-color bar (CMY) is there to help you identify which color is showing banding. Black Banding Cyan Banding Yellow Banding Magenta Banding Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 9-11 User Guide...
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Insert the plastic guide sleeve on the new corotron onto the guide pins on the frame. Push the corotron into the machine until the handle clicks into place. Remove the plastic sleeve and close the doors. Note DO NOT reset the counter on the UI. 9-12 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Fuser to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding. Open the front doors and pull out the Paper Transport Drawer using handle 4. Pull open the Fuser Handle 4c and lift handle 4d. Rotate the yellow levers down. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 9-13 User Guide...
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Raise the web up until it clicks into place and rotate the yellow levers up to lock the web. Lower handle 4d and close the Fuser Exit Module (handle 4c). Close the Paper Transport Drawer and close the Front Doors. 9-14 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Maintenance Consumable Supplies The following items are consumables for the DocuColor 8080. Refer to www.xerox.com for the latest reorder information on all consumable items. It is recommended that you have a supply of these items available to eliminate downtime when they need to be replaced.
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The charts on the following pages lists problems and suggested solutions that apply to your digital press. If the problem persists after following all instructions, call your Xerox Service Representative. Note If your Print Server indicates that the digital press has a fault and the UI does not readily display a message, press the Machine Status button on the Control Panel, then touch Error Log on the UI to display the fault history.
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Empty the catch tray when output approaches this limit to ensure continuous production. • Ensure the first sheet is not blocking the paper exit, particularly for 11 x 17 inch (A3) output. 10-2 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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(50 mm) wide. Note: If this defect occurs, return the Productivity Setting to the Single Paper Weight setting. If the defect still occurs after running another print, call your Xerox service representative for further assistance. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 10-3...
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If copy quality is the problem, have a sample available to help you describe the defect. If possible, use a phone near the press when calling for assistance. For system support, user help, and service support go to: www.xerox.com. Select the Support and Drivers link.
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Open the front door. • Remove the Stacker Cart from the HCS80. • Position the Stacker Cart securely into the HCS80. • Close the front door 212 544 Door Open Close the door Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 10-5 User Guide...
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If no jammed paper is visible in the finisher area sensors. Exit Module. indicated, open the Exit Module door and clear any jammed paper. Close the Exit Module door. • Open and close the finisher door. 10-6 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Deselect offset or restart job to the Top Tray. High paper curl • Adjust digital press decurler. • Flip paper in digital press paper tray(s). • Rotate paper in the digital press paper tray(s). • Switch to heavier paper. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 10-7 User Guide...
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Refer to the Tabbed Inserts section in this chapter. * Refer to the Recommended Materials List for guidelines. L80 g/m cannot duplex in high humidity. L85 g/m coated media is not allowed. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 11-1 User Guide...
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The system does not duplex media larger than 12.6 x 18 inch (321.1 x 458.1 mm). Transparency Guidelines Use only the transparencies recommended (Xerox Removable Paper Stripe). Refer to www.Xerox.com for the latest reorder information on transparencies and all consumable items. Transparencies can be run from all the paper trays. •...
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Right side Front of paper tray Front of paper tray Letterhead Different inks and dry inks/toners are used to produce preprinted letterhead that may not pass through the digital press intact. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 11-3 User Guide...
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25.5 x 30.5 25 x 38 inch - 22.5 x 28.5 inch - 17 x 22 inch - 500 sheets inch - 500 500 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets sheets 100* 110* 140* 11-4 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Refer to the Recommended Materials List for guidelines. • L80 g/m cannot duplex in high humidity. L85 g/m coated media is not allowed. • Refer to the Tabbed Inserts section in this chapter. 11-6 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Uncoated: Xerox Digital Color Xpressions+, 90 g/m , 24 lbs. In Europe, Xerox Digital Color Colotech+ 90 g/m • Coated: Xerox Digital Color Gloss Coated Text (120 g/m /80 lbs.) In Europe, Xerox Digital Color Colotech + Gloss Coated 120 g/m HCS80 Paper Destination Specifications...
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Relative Humidity (% RH): Altitude: Not applicable Anything greater than 2000 meters (6560 ft.) above sea level may require field adjustments Note Best machine performance is achieved when conditions are maintained between 20-25º C (68-77º 11-8 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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203 x 254 Portrait * Refer to the table on page 10 for information on the stapling capacity for various paper types and weights. Note Transparencies can be fed to both trays. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 11-9 User Guide...
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216 x 10.1 x 14.3 JIS B4 (257 x 364) 11 x 17 279 x 11.7 x 16.5 A3 (297 x 420) 12 x 18 305 x 12.6 x 17.7 320 x 11-10 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Kai 16 (267 x 194) Asian market size Note Stapled sets of large paper (A3, 11 x 17in. and greater) may stack slightly skewed. The stapled sets will be of high quality. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 11-11 User Guide...
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(216x 279) 8.5x13 (216x 330) 8.5x14 (216x 356) 10.1x 14.3 JS B4 (257x 364) 10.5x 15.3 Kai 16 (267x 388: Asian market size) 10.5x 7.6 Kai 16 (267x 194: Asian market size) 11-12 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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50 sets. Before you send a stapled-print job to the machine, enable the offset jobs feature; this will improve tray capacity. For information about technical data, refer to the Digital Press Technical Data located in the Appendix. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press 11-13 User Guide...
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Specifications 11-14 Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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This screen provides the telephone number to call for support, the machine serial number and access to the meter counts. Meters keep track of print counts. To view the print count, touch the Meters button on the Machine Details screen. The Billing Meters screen is displayed. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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To reset the meters to zero, touch the Resettable Meters button. On the following screen touch the Reset button. Maintenance tab Touch the Customer Replaceable Unit button on the Maintenance screen to display a list of replaceable items and their status. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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• A red circle indicates that the consumable is depleted When a consumable item is depleted, the digital press automatically interrupts the current job and does not restart until the consumable is replaced. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Appendix Your Xerox service representative uses the Service Engineer Replaceable Unit function to check on the status items that are replaced only by the service engineer. These items include the fuser oil and the second bias transfer belt. Help Press Help for an overview of the different options displayed in the various tabs on the UI.
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Standby - 2.8 kW • Run - 6 kW • Power Saver - 45W Warm-up Time Within 7 minutes from power on or from Power Saver Mode. First Print Out Time 16 seconds maximum. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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Appendix Environmental Requirements The DocuColor 8080 will enter the Power Saver mode after 15 minutes of no activity on the machine. The factory default time of 15 minutes can be changed in the Tools Mode. Ambient Temperature and Humidity •...
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• Selecting Mixed Paper Weight sets the Fuser temperature to 175 C, which optimizes the throughput speed for mixed paper weights from different paper trays, and uses more power. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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114.8 inches/2916 mm (W) x 43.5 inches/1105 mm (D) x 55.6 inches /1413 mm (H). Digital Press Weight 2205 pounds/1000 Kg Floor Space Requirements Minimum space requirements for the basic configuration of the digital press, not including a Print Server: 158.3 inches/4020mm W x 134.8 inches/3425mm D. Xerox DocuColor 8080 Digital Press User Guide...
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