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DocuPrint C525 A Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
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We welcome any comments on ambiguities, errors, omissions, or missing pages. Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this manual. Unauthorized operation can cause faults or accidents. Fuji Xerox is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment.
Preface Thank you for choosing this DocuPrint C525 A. This is a guide on operating this printer and the important points to note. To understand the features fully and to use the printer correctly and effectively, please read this guide before using it.
Types of Manuals Conventions In this guide, “computer” refers to both the personal computer and workstation. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Explains the way of installation, loading paper, and The following icons are used in this guide: troubleshooting of this printer. Important Indicates important information User Guide (PDF)
Contents Preface ..........3 About Paper ......... 28 Features in Brief ........4 About Paper ..........28 Usable Paper ........28 Types of Manuals ......... 5 Unusable Paper ........30 Conventions ......... 5 Loading Paper ......... 31 Contents ..........6 Loading Envelopes .......31 Contents of the User Guide Setting Paper Sizes and Types ....31 (Reference) ........
Contents of the User Guide (Reference) Preface Troubleshooting......45 Types of Manuals When Paper Jams When Inside the Printer Gets Dirty Using This Guide Problems With the Printer Contents Problems With the Print Quality Contents of the Setup and Quick Message List Reference Guide (Reference) Network Related Troubles...
Safety Notes For your own safety, please read this page carefully before using the machine. Graphic symbols used throughout this guide Used for items that if not followed strictly, can lead to severe or fatal injuries. Used for items that if not followed strictly, can cause injuries to user or damages to the machine.
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For Power & Earth Connection The machine has ventilation holes on the side and rear panels. Ensure that the machine is installed with a minimum clearance of 400 mm from the rear vent to the wall, 100 mm from the left vent to the wall, and 300 mm from the right vent to the Use only the power cord specified for this wall.
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Stop operation immediately if your machine If you notice any unusual conditions, produces smoke, excessive heat, unusual contact our Customer Support Center or noise, or smell, or if water is spilt onto the your dealers. machine. These conditions can cause fire. Immediately switch off and unplug the Switch off the machine before connecting machine, and contact our Customer...
For Consumables Do not play this CD-ROM using an incompatible CD-ROM player. Playing at high volume levels can cause hearing damage and speaker failure. Never throw a drum cartridge into an open flame. Toner remaining in the cartridge can cause an explosion and you can get burnt. Never touch a labeled area found on or near the heat roller.
Installing the Printer Checking the Package When the printer is first taken out of the packaging box, the cover of the printer is Contents, Unpacking the taped. Remove the tape. Printer Open the front cover, and then remove the spacer. Then, close the front cover. Check that all items in the packaging box are available.
Installing the Additional Memory Installing the Network Expansion Card There are three types of additional memory for this printer, 128 MB, 256 MB and 512 MB. When an Pull the cover on the left side of the printer additional memory is installed, the total memory forward by hooking your finger on the notch capacity becomes 192/320/576 MB respectively.
Connecting the Power Installing the Toner Cord to Switch On the Cartridge Printer WARNING You can load the paper or install the toner • Never throw a toner cartridge into an open cartridge and drum cartridge into this printer while flame.
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Take the toner cartridge out of the box, and Push down the lever on the right of the toner gently shake it several times as shown in the cartridge to turn mark to the mark on diagram to distribute the toner evenly. the next to the mark.
Installing the Drum To insert the drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer. With the Cartridge lever in the upright position, hold the drum cartridge by the handle, align the arrows on the drum cartridge with the corresponding arrows on the printer and guide the cartridge WARNING in until it snaps into place.
Loading Paper Insert the paper into the bypass tray with the side to be printed facing up and with all four corners aligned. This section explains how to load A4 size plain Slide the right paper guide until they rest paper in the portrait orientation in the paper tray.
Loading Paper in Paper Trays Push the paper tray completely into the printer. (Optional) Set the paper size and type according to the message displayed on the control panel. Remove the paper tray from this printer. Note • When you set the paper size and type on the control panel, press the <...
Printing Reports/Lists Printing Example This section introduces an example of [Printer To check whether the printer is correctly installed, Settings]. use the control panel to print the reports/lists. Print the [Printer Settings] to check whether optional Note accessories have been correctly installed. Print •...
Setting the Printer Environment Supported Environment This printer can be used as a local printer when connected to a computer directly by interface cable or as a network printer via a network. Supported OS and Environment Important • Supported OSs are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to our company’s web site. Connection Local Network...
Setting IP Address Setting IP Address Press the <Menu> button to display the When the printer is connected to the network, it Menu screen. retrieves the IP address automatically from the DHCP server once it is switched on. Press the < > or < > button until [Admin If the DHCP server is not available or not in use, Menu] is displayed, then press the <...
Setting Subnet Mask/Gateway Boot up the computer, and start the web browser. Address Enter the printer’s IP address or URL in the Note address input column of the web browser • When “Ready to print” is displayed, follow steps 1 to 4 in and press the <Enter>...
Items That Can Be Set on CentreWare Internet Services Main features that can be set in each tab of the CentreWare Internet Services are as follows. Main features Jobs • Displays the Job list and Job History list. Status • [General] Displays the printer product name, IP address, and status of the printer.
Depending the environment being used, the Note required software and its installation procedure • To uninstall Fuji Xerox’s another software, refer to the may be different. Refer to the CD-ROM ReadMe files for each software in the product Documentation (HTML) in the CentreWare information (HTML) on the CentreWare CD-ROM.
Basic Operations Switching On and Off the Push the power switch of this printer to the < > position to switch the power off. Power Switching On the Power Press the power switch of the printer to the < | > position. Power Saver Modes This printer is equipped with the power saver mode 1 and the power saver mode 2 to reduce...
Exiting the Power Saver Mode The printer automatically cancels the power saver mode once it receives data from the computer. To cancel the power saver mode 1 or the power saver mode 2 manually, press any button on the control panel or press the <Power Saver> button, respectively.
Printing From the Computer Examples of Useful Printing This section explains the basic flow when printing from application software in Windows Functions in the Properties environment. Dialog Box (The procedure may differ according to the computer or system configuration used.) •...
About Paper About Paper Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. In order to use the features of this printer effectively, we suggest using the paper that is recommended here. If you use paper that is not recommended, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers.
Paper Sizes and Types That are Compatible for 2 Sided Printing When you have installed the duplex unit (optional), the following types and sizes of paper are compatible for 2 sided printing. Size Paper type (Weight) Plain (60 - 80 g/m , Legal (8.5 ×...
Using the following types of paper might cause paper jams, malfunctions or damage to the machine. Do not use them. • Fuji Xerox full-color transparencies (example: • Paper using ink that will run at a temperature of V556, V558, V302) 150 °...
Loading Paper Setting Paper Sizes and Types You can set the paper size and type that is loaded Refer to “Loading Paper” (P. 17) for information in the bypass tray on the control panel when the about loading paper in the bypass tray and paper [Bypass Mode] on the [Tray Settings] menu is set tray (optional).
List of Menu Items on the Control Panel For details on how to operate the control panel, refer to the User Guide 4 Setting on the Control Panel. • Main operations and buttons on the control panel Display/Close the Menu screen <Menu>...
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Continued from previous page 6 List of Menu Items on the Control Panel...
Troubleshooting When Paper Jams CAUTION • When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause fire. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself.
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Inside the Duplex Unit Near the Center Output Tray Open the Cover C Open the cover A (or the unit D when the duplex unit is installed), and then lift up the Pull the cover C forward by grasping the levers on both sides (green colored part).
When Inside the Printer Near the Fuser Unit Gets Dirty Open the cover E (or the unit D when the duplex unit is installed), and then open the Clean inside the printer using the cleaning rod. cover F. Note Important •...
Problems With the Printer Before treating the problem as a machine breakdown, refer to the following table and check the printer condition again. WARNING • Never open or remove machine covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in the manual.
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Symptom Reason/Action Light of <Error> indicator is on. Is there an error message displayed on the control panel? Check the displayed message and rectify the error. Refer to • “Error Messages Displayed at the Control Panel” (P. 43) Light of <Error> indicator is An error that you cannot rectify by yourself has occurred.
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Symptom Reason/Action Paper cannot be fed. Is the paper correctly loaded? Load the paper correctly. For labels, transparencies, or Paper jam. envelopes, fan them well first to allow air to enter between each sheet before loading. Multiple sheets of paper are fed.
Problems With the Print Quality When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to rectify the problem. If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers.
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Symptom Reason/Action White dots appear in black The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. filled areas. Refer to • “Usable Paper” (P. 28) The paper is damp. Replace with paper from a new ream. Refer to •...
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Symptom Reason/Action Text is blurred. The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. Refer to • “Usable Paper” (P. 28) The paper is damp. Replace with paper from a new ream. Refer to • “Loading Paper” (P. 17) Condensation may have occurred inside the printer.
Error Messages Displayed at the Control Panel If an error message is displayed at the control panel, follow the instruction to fix the error. Depending on the message content, follow the instructions in the Reference column below to fix the error. Message content Reference Paper jam or “Clear jam”, “Clear Area”...
Appendix Optional Accessories and Consumables Consumables Important • The high print quality and the high speed printing of this The main optional accessories and consumables printer are designed to be most stabilized when genuine toner cartridges are used. Using the consumables are as follows.
• By using the CentreWare CD-ROM bundled with this printer you can also refer to our company’s web site. Click [Fuji Xerox Web Site] on the screen that is Regular Replacement Parts displayed when the CD-ROM is inserted.
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