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Xerox 4213 Laser Printer

User Guide

720P40010
June 1992
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    XEROX Xerox 4213 Laser Printer User Guide 720P40010 June 1992...
  • Page 2 June 1992 720P40010 Printed in the EEC. Xerox®, Rank Xerox®, 4213 and all Xerox products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of Xerox Corporation and Rank Xerox Limited. Other...
  • Page 3 Providing the proper environmental parameters as specified in Xerox installation procedures will ensure that concentration levels meet safe limits. The 4213 has an ozone filter built into the print cartridge. Laser safety The following note is to meet the local requirements of Finland and Sweden.
  • Page 4 Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or odours. Disconnect the power cord from the power source receptacle and call your Xerox customer service engineer to correct the problem. If you need any additional safety information concerning the equipment or Xerox supplied materials, call your RX sales representative.

  • Page 5: Related Publications

    Related publications Title Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Programmer Reference Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Quick Reference Guide Xerox Coax/Twinax Option (XCTO) Programmer Reference Helpful Facts About Paper Xerox 4213 XES Quick Reference Card PostScript Language Reference Manual, 1985, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., Sixth...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Unpack and confirm the parts Install the developer and toner cartridges 1-11 Connect the printer to the host 1-15 Connect the power cord 1-16 Install the paper trays 1-18 Print a configuration sheet 1-20 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 8 Resetting the printer configuration to factory defaults 3–6 Main Menu items Printer language 3–7 Emulation 3–8 Adjustable Paper Size 3–8 Configuration Sheet 3–9 Chime 3–10 Output Offset 3–10 Auto Continue 3–11 Host Interface 3–11 Baud Rate 3–12 Parity 3–12 viii XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 9 Line Ending 3–27 Font Rotation 3–27 Summary Sheet 3–28 Page Buffers 3–28 Language 3–30 Format Margins 3–30 Format Defaults 3–31 The LJ2D submenu map 3-31 Changing the LJ2D emulation configuration at the Main Menu 3-33 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 10 Making selections at the Test Menu 3-49 Accessing the Test Menu 3–49 Selecting Test Menu options 3–49 Test Menu items 3-50 Configuration sheet 3–50 Font Status Sheet 3–50 Start Data Monitor Mode 3–51 Stop Data Monitor Mode 3–51 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 11 Printing the LJ2D font status sheet 4-10 Reading the LJ2D font status sheet 4-11 Selecting fonts 4-14 Selecting a default font 4-15 Saving your font selection as the default font 4-16 Font characteristics 4-17 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 12 Finding the paper curl Paper loading Changing or adding paper procedure Handling special papers in paper trays Handling special papers in the bypass tray slot Paper storage 5-10 Clearing a paper jam and resuming the job 5-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 13 Adjusting the print density 5-63 Cleaning the printer 5-64 6. Troubleshooting Introduction Types of problems Deterioration in print quality Incomplete graphic data 6–1 Character line limit 6–5 Paper transport problems Printer operation problems XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE xiii...
  • Page 14 A1. Adjustable tray A1-1 A2. High capacity feeder A2-1 A3. Xerox Coax/Twinax option A3-1 A4. PostScript emulation A4-1 A5. SIMM kit installation and removal instructions A5-1 A6. Multi Media Feeder A6-1 Glossary GLOSSARY-1 Index INDEX Updates XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 15 Introduction The 4213 Laser Printer User Guide identifies the requirements for installation and discusses printing preparations and procedures, with examples for those procedures. It provides information on configuring your printer to suit your individual environment. Conventions used in this guide...
  • Page 16 The following differences exist between the 4213 and 4045 Model 150 laser printers: Pages may break differently on the two printers. • To match rotation on the 4213, the 4045 must have an • XGRAPH cartridge installed. Set the page buffer to “FULL” to correctly print complex •...

  • Page 17: Installation Planning

    • Installation procedures • Power up. • Installation planning To help you determine the best possible location for your new 4213 laser printer, this section contains information on the following topics: Environmental conditions • Space requirements • Power requirements. •...

  • Page 18: Environmental Conditions To Avoid

    Cautions while printing While printing, do not turn off the power or open the top • cover or any of the doors. A paper jam or malfunction will occur. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 19: Cautions For Maintenance And Inspection

    Allow enough open space around the printer to make operation, supply replacement, and maintenance possible. Printer dimensions Printer dimensions with paper trays: Height: 48.45 cm (19.5 inches) Width: 52 cm (20.8 inches) Depth: 49.25 cm (19.7 inches). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 20 B = 10 cm (04.0 inches) • C = 40 cm (16.0 inches) • D = 61 cm (24.4 inches) • E = 133.25 cm (53.3 inches) • F = 120.25 cm (48.1 inches) • XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 21: Power Requirements

    220 - 240 Maximum Installation procedure This section contains step by step instructions for the following tasks relating to the installation of your 4213 laser printer: Unpack and confirm the parts. • Place the printer in its permanent location. •...

  • Page 22: Unpack And Confirm The Parts

    INSTALLATION Unpack and confirm the parts The Xerox 4213 package includes the following: One 4213 Laser Printer • Two paper trays • One developer cartridge and one toner cartridge (packaged • together) Installation instructions • The power cord and User Documentation are supplied in a •...
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION 3. Remove the printer and components from the box. The print cartridge and the fuser wick are installed at the factory. Note: Refer to step 4 for handling the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 24 WARNING: Due to the weight of the printer (approximately 35 kg or 77 lbs), it should be lifted by two people. 5. Make sure you have all the parts shown. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION Save the carton and other packing materials in case you • need to transport the printer. Power cord may be included. Call your sales representative if any part is missing. • XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 26 Move the printer to its permanent location at this time. Place the printer in the location chosen according to the conditions described in the “Installation planning” section of this chapter. Again, ensure that two people lift the printer. 1-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 27: Install The Developer And Toner Cartridges

    Open the top cover by lifting the top cover access handle. Caution: Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge (A). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 1-11...
  • Page 28 Hold the developer cartridge over a piece of paper in the event any residual toner is present, and gently remove the protective strip sealing the cartridge. Caution: Failure to remove the protective strip before inserting the developer cartridge will damage the printer. 1-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 29 Push the cartridge slightly into the slot. Slide the cartridge into the cavity to make sure that it is fully seated. Remove the protective wrap from the toner cartridge (B). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 1-13...
  • Page 30 Be careful when you pull the protective strip to prevent spilling the toner. Pull slowly and avoid jerking the cartridge. Do not break the seal if the cartridge is completely pulled out from the printer. 1-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 31: Connect The Printer To The Host

    12. Close the top cover by pushing it down firmly until it latches into place and is flush with the cover. Connect the printer to the host The 4213 laser printer is configured for parallel interface when it is shipped. Note: If you want to change the printer configuration to serial interface, refer to the “Main Menu,”...

  • Page 32: Connect The Power Cord

    “Power requirements” section of this chapter. Remove the power cord from the package. Make sure the power switch (located at the back of the printer) is set to the off (O) position. 1-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 33 The power cord is the disconnect device for this equipment. Ensure that installation is near the outlet and is easily accessible. Plug the power cord into a proper AC wall outlet. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 1-17...

  • Page 34: Install The Paper Trays

    Remove the two paper trays from the packages. Note: Perform steps 2 to 6 for each paper tray. Flip back the paper tray cover. Note: Cover cannot be removed from the paper tray. 1-18 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 35 Load paper into the tray, curl side up for best performance. Do not load paper above the MAX line on the inside of • the paper tray Ensure that the paper stack is below the paper snubbers. • Close the paper tray cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 1-19...

  • Page 36: Print A Configuration Sheet

    The Xerox Escape Sequences (XES) printer command is the default printer emulation at power Note: Refer to the “Using the 4213 Menus” chapter if your applications require a different default printer emulation. To review the configuration settings in place for the printer and the XES emulation, you should print a Configuration Sheet.
  • Page 37 The Configuration Sheet exits into the output tray. The information on the Configuration Sheet is explained in the “Reading the Configuration Sheet” section of the “Printing with the 4213” chapter. Installation of your 4213 laser printer is now complete. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 1-21...
  • Page 39 Options • Components. • Features The features of the Xerox 4213 laser printer are listed below: Prints up to 13 1-sided pages per minute. • Prints up to 11 2-sided images per minute in 2-sided mode • Has 0.5 megabytes (MB) of memory, expandable to 10.5 MB.
  • Page 40 Rank Xerox representative. Host interface options The 4213 laser printer can be modified to allow the Xerox Coax or Twinax host interface customer installable board to extend the communications capabilities of the printer to attach to IBM...
  • Page 41 OVERVIEW PostScript options The 4213 printer can be equipped with the PostScript page description language. Contact your Rank Xerox representative for further information. Additional paper trays Additional paper trays are available in the following sizes: Letter: European, 216 by 279 mm (U.S., 8.5 by 11 inches) •...

  • Page 42: Printer Components

    The following section identifies the major components of the printer. Figure 2-1. Front and left side view of the 4213 1. Control panel: Consists of a printer mimic display, four indicator lights, six buttons and a message display. Refer to figure 2-5.
  • Page 43 The refeed baffle must be manually lowered before closing the left cover. Figure 2-2. Front and right side view of the 4213 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 44 5. Output tray or sensor: Pages exit the printer onto the output tray from this area. It senses when the output tray is full. Figure 2-3. Rear and left side view of the 4213 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 45 (Centronics) port or the serial (RS232C) port is used to connect the interface cable. 7. Exhaust fan vent: Provides ventilation for the exhaust fan. Figure 2-4. Internal view (top cover is raised) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 46 Control panel Figure 2-5 shows the control panel. The control panel consists of a printer mimic, message display area, six buttons and four indicator lights. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 47 Table 2-1 identifies and explains the meaning of the indicator lights above the buttons on the control panel. 4. Buttons: Table 2-2 identifies and explains the meaning of the six buttons on the control panel. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 48 Light is off when the printer is off line. In off line mode, you can access the set up menu, test menu, or reset menu. Green online light may blink when it is in the transitional state. 2-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 49 Buttons are used in the menu mode to step through the configuration menu and to select options. Table 2-2 is an overview of the buttons on the control panel and their functions. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 2-11...
  • Page 50 Consumables Menu. This option. menu reports those consumables that are low and will soon need replacement, and other warning conditions. Low paper may also cause this light to appear. 2-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 51 Pressing and holding the Last Page C button and the Reset G button while you power on the printer, displays the customer accessible codes. These codes allow you to display the total print count and review and modify certain printer configurations. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 2-13...
  • Page 53 • The LJ2D submenu map • Menu maps of the 4213 The 4213 has four menus which you can access from the control panel: The Main Menu (which includes the following submenus) • — XES (Xerox Escape Sequences) emulation submenu —...
  • Page 54 Main Menu map When the printer is off line, pressing the Menu button displays the 4213 Main Menu. The Main Menu is made up of top level menu headings and up to three of the lower and associated level menu headings and options.

  • Page 55: Main Menu

    >8 BIT EVEN the Adjustable Paper Size menu item, letter is the factory default for trays ADJ-A and ADJ-B. B4 is only available in the Bypass tray and is the factory default setting in this tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 56: Accessing The Main Menu

    Saving the printer configuration as defaults You must exit the Main Menu and access the Reset Menu to save your selections as the default configuration for the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 57 Otherwise, when your system is switched off and then on again, the system configuration returns to the configuration that was previously saved. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 58: Resetting The Printer Configuration To Factory Defaults

    Your options are either parallel (Centronics or Data Products) computer interface, serial computer interface, or an interface option (such as, Xerox Coax/Twinax). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 59: Main Menu Items

    Configuration Sheet. The options for the language menu item are listed below, as they appear in the message display: PRINTER LANGUAGE ENGLISH* (ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL, ITALIANO or DEUTSCH) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 60: Emulation

    Appendix A, “Options for the 4213,” contains more information on setting the paper size for the optional adjustable tray. The options in the Adjustable Paper Size menu are listed below as they appear in the message display: ADJ.

  • Page 61: Configuration Sheet

    PWR ON DISABLED* (PWR ON DISABLED or PWR ON ENABLED) The 4213 enters into the power saver mode if this feature is enabled (PWR ON ENABLED), and the 4213 has been inactive for a length of time equal to or greater than 2 hours and 8 minutes.

  • Page 62: Chime

    If a warning condition exists, the 4213 may sound only one long beep. The chime options apply only to fault conditions. The Chime menu item options are listed below as they appear in...

  • Page 63: Auto Continue

    Refer to your host computer software manuals for details and make sure your computer and the 4213 laser printer are using identical settings for each of the serial and parallel Centronics parameters. optional interface connection, Xerox Coax/Twinax, available for the 4213 laser printer.

  • Page 64: Baud Rate

    The communication protocols chosen must be compatible with your host computer. The Flow Control menu item options are listed below as they appear in the message display: FLOW CONTROL DTR* (XON/XOFF or DTR) 3-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 65: Metered Data (Parallel Centronics)

    Legend: [Right Arrow] moves right on the same level. For the menu choices available with each of the level 1 headings, refer to the Main Menu Map at the beginning of this chapter. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-13...
  • Page 66 When making printer configuration changes using the Main Menu, you can make one or many changes to the default settings before exiting the menu and saving the configuration. 3-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 67: A. Changing The Default Printer Emulation

    Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. LJ2D is the default emulation, in place immediately and each time the printer is switched on. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-15...

  • Page 68: B. Changing The Host Interface Setting

    Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. Parallel Centronics is the default interface, in place each time the printer is switched on. 3-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 69 XES submenu is made up of top level menu headings and up to two of the associated lower level menu headings and options. Refer to “Control panel buttons” section in this chapter to help you move through the different menu levels. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-17...
  • Page 70 This symbol indicates that all choices in the box are accessed >CARTRIDGE 1 with the Last Page button. >CARTRIDGE 2 This symbol indicates the Test B button. Note: Factory default settings are in boldface type and asterisked. 3-18 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 71: Changing The Xes Emulation Configuration At The Main Menu

    USING THE 4213 MENUS Emulation configuration The 4213 laser printer emulates the Xerox Escape Sequence mode and the HP Laserjet series IID (LJ2D) printers. Optional emulations are available for the 4213 laser printer. Refer to appendix “Options 4213,” information configuring the optional emulations.

  • Page 72: Accessing The Main Menu And Selecting Xes

    When you display the last heading/option available for the menu item, pressing this button again will wrap around to show the first heading/option in the list. 3-20 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 73: Saving The Xes Emulation Configuration

    Press the Online button. The printer is online. (The • green online indicator light is lit.) Press the Online button again to take the printer off line. (The green online indicator light is not lit.) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-21...

  • Page 74: Emulation Settings For Xes

    2-sided print mode • Font number selection • Data encoding • Automatic line feed • Font rotation • Summary sheet • Page buffers • Language translation table • Margins • Format defaults. • 3-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 75: Xes Emulation Items

    The Tray Sequence menu item selects the order in which trays are used as the paper source. For example: Single tray selection: Paper is fed from one tray only. • XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-23...

  • Page 76: Sided Print Mode

    Landscape orientation, with space provided on the left side, • short edge of page 1 and the right side, short edge of page 2 (front and back of the same page) to allow for binding. 3-24 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 77 The 2-Sided Print Mode menu item options are listed below as they appear on the message display: 2-SIDED DISABLED* (DISABLED, BOOK BINDING or PAD BINDING) Note: If you are sending 2-sided commands from the data stream, you must set this to DISABLED. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-25...

  • Page 78: Font Number Selection

    If any information remains in the printer when the Data Encoding change is made (the Last Page indicator is lit), nonsense characters will be printed, and your printer could lock- 3-26 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 79: Line Ending

    The Font Rotation menu item rotates a font 90 degrees. This feature changes the orientation of a downloaded font from portrait to landscape or landscape to portrait. (This is useful for downloadable fonts in 2700 II format). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-27...

  • Page 80: Summary Sheet

    The Summary Sheet menu item designates whether or not an XES information sheet prints at the end of each job, when a job error occurs. Refer to the Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Programmer Reference for a list of the error codes that may appear on the summary sheet.
  • Page 81 (PARTIAL, 1 FULL, 2 FULL, 1 FULL LONG or 2 FULL LONG) Note: Buffer overflow in the XES or LJ2D emulation may result in overprinting if the 4213 is not configured correctly. When this happens, the next page printed contains unexpected material.

  • Page 82: Language

    Refer to Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Escape Sequences Reference for detailed information on margins. If this item is set to OVERRIDE, the top, bottom and left margin are set to 0;...

  • Page 83: Format Defaults

    The LJ2D submenu is made up of top level menu headings and up to three associated but lower level menu headings and options. Refer to “Control panel buttons” section in this chapter to help you move through the different menu levels. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-31...
  • Page 84 This symbol indicates that all choices in the box >ISO25 are accessed with the Last Page button. >ISO57 >ISO60 >ISO61 This symbol indicates the Test B button. >ISO69 >ISO84 Note: Factory default settings are in boldface type and >ISO85 asterisked. 3-32 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 85: Changing The Lj2D Emulation Configuration At The Main Menu

    4. Press the Test button. The display reads: EMULATION XES* 5. Press the Last Page button to display LJ2D. 6. Press the Select button to select LJ2D. An asterisk appears next to your selection. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-33...

  • Page 86: Selecting The Lj2D Emulation Configuration Options

    Saving the LJ2D emulation configuration You must exit the Main Menu and access the Reset Menu to save your selections as the default configuration for the LJ2D emulation. 3-34 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 87: Resetting The Lj2D Emulation Configuration

    Note: Most application software automatically sends a reset printer command before the start of each job. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-35...

  • Page 88: Emulation Settings For Lj2D

    Note: Emulation Reset on the 4213 and the HPIID are the same, with one exception. The HPIID deletes any text or data still in the buffer when it resets itself. The 4213 adds a Form Feed and prints any remaining text or data. LJ2D emulation items The following section describes the LJ2D emulation menu items and their corresponding options.

  • Page 89: Number Of Copies

    When the first tray is empty, paper is fed from the second tray. Paper is fed from the second tray only until the first tray is refilled or replaced, then it feeds again from the first tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-37...

  • Page 90: Sided Print Mode

    Landscape orientation, with space provided on the top, long • edge of page 1 and the bottom, long edge of page 2 (front and back of the same page) to allow for binding. Portrait Landscape 3-38 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 91: Font Number Selection

    Downloaded fonts are loaded. • Note: Font assignment numbers on downloaded fonts may or may not be consecutive. The numbers are only meant to be identifiers and a gap does not imply anything is missing. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-39...

  • Page 92: Paper Size

    The Paper Size menu item options are listed below as they appear on the message display: PAPER SIZE LETTER* (LETTER, LEGAL, EXEC, A4, COMM 10, MONARCH, DL or C5) Table 3-1 shows acceptable paper and envelope sizes. 3-40 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 93: Orientation

    4.33" x 8.66" International C5 162 x 229 mm) (6.38" x 9.02" Orientation The Orientation menu item allows you to print lines in portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation on the page. Portrait Landscape XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-41...

  • Page 94: Form Length

    (PARTIAL, 1 FULL, 2 FULL, 1 FULL LONG or 2 FULL LONG) Note: Buffer overflow in the LJ2D or XES emulation may result in overprinting if the 4213 is not configured correctly. When this happens, the next page printed contains unexpected material.
  • Page 95 ISO 61: Norwegian v2 ISO4 ISO 4 United Kingdom ISO69 ISO 69: French ISO6 ISO 6 ASCII ISO84 ISO 84: Portuguese ISO10 ISO 10: Swedish/Finnish ISO85 ISO 85: Spanish ISO11 ISO 11: Swedish: Names XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-43...

  • Page 96: Emulation Configuration Examples

    When you are making emulation configuration changes using the Main Menu, you can make one or many changes to the default settings before exiting the menu and saving the configuration. 3-44 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 97: A. Changing The Current Emulation From Xes To Lj2D

    Press the Reset button to access the Reset Menu. The display reads EMULATION RESET. Press the Last Page button until the display reads RECALL USER DFT.. Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-45...

  • Page 98: B. Temporarily Placing The Printer In 2-Sided Printing Mode For Xes

    Press the Reset button to access the Reset Menu. The display reads EMULATION RESET. Press the Last button until the display reads RECALL USER DFT. Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. 3-46 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 99: C. Changing The Tray Sequencing Mode For Xes And Lj2D

    Press the Last Page button until the display reads OPTIONAL. Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Menu button until OFF LINE appears in the message display. Continue next page for procedures to save these tray sequencing settings. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-47...

  • Page 100: Test Menu

    Test Menu map When the printer is off line, immediately pressing the Test button displays the 4213 Test Menu. This menu has two options which cause either a configuration sheet or a font status sheet to print. The last two options start and stop the data monitor mode.

  • Page 101: Making Selections At The Test Menu

    Use the Select button to print the Configuration or Font • Status sheet. Use the Select button to start or stop the data monitor • mode. Use the Online button to exit the menu. The online • indicator light is lit. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-49...

  • Page 102: Test Menu Items

    The Configuration Sheet lists all the configuration variables in place for the printer and the current emulation (except fonts). Refer to chapter 4, “Printing with the 4213,” for a detailed explanation of the items on the Configuration Sheet. To print the Configuration Sheet, press the Select button when...

  • Page 103: Start Data Monitor Mode

    To begin data monitor mode, press the Select button when the message display reads: TEST MENU START DM MODE Stop Data Monitor Mode To disable data monitor mode, press the Select button when the message display reads: TEST MENU STOP DM MODE XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-51...

  • Page 104: Reset Menu

    Reset Menu map When the printer is off line, immediately pressing the Reset button displays the 4213 Reset Menu. This menu has four options which, when selected, determine which configuration settings are in place.

  • Page 105: Accessing The Reset Menu

    LJ2D mode, resetting the LJ2D emulation clears the memory of printer and ensures that the number of copies is set to the last save default, normally one. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-53...

  • Page 106: Recall Factory Defaults

    The HPIID deletes any text or data still in the buffer when it resets itself. The 4213 adds a Form Feed and prints any remaining text or data. To reset the LJ2D or XES emulations, press the Select button...

  • Page 107: Consumables Menu

    Consumables Menu map When the printer is online and the yellow warning indicator light is lit, pressing the Select button displays the 4213 Consumables Menu. This menu displays a message indicating what operator action is required.

  • Page 108: Consumables Menu Items

    The following trays are : Tray 1: Upper paper tray • Tray 2: Lower paper tray. • The message display reads: CONSUMABLES MENU INSERT TRAY 1 (2) 3-56 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 109: Add Paper To Tray (1, 2 Or Feeder)

    Tray 1: Upper paper tray • Tray 2: Lower paper tray • Feeder: High Capacity Feeder (optional) • • Bypass: Manual Bypass Feeder The message display reads: CONSUMABLES MENU ADD PAPER TO TRAY 1 (2, FEEDER, BYPASS) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 3-57...

  • Page 110: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    Note: It is not possible to print a configuration sheet in the PostScript emulation mode. A configuration sheet contains: The amount of memory in your printer • How the 4213 is set up or configured • Which emulations (either resident,...

  • Page 111: Printing A Configuration Sheet Manually

    Figure 4-1 is an example of a printer configuration sheet showing the setting for the XES emulation. Figure 4-2 is an example of a printer configuration sheet showing the setting for the LJ2D emulation. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 112 PRINTING WITH THE 4213 Figure 4-1. Printer configuration sheet for XES emulation XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 113 PRINTING WITH THE 4213 Figure 4-2. Printer configuration sheet for LJ2D emulation XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 114: Reading The Configuration Sheet

    2. Current Emulation Configuration: Shows printing functions specific to the emulation that the 4213 laser printer is currently running. XES items The following configuration items are listed for XES emulation: copies: Sets the number of copies for each page printed.
  • Page 115 A slower setting is used for complex jobs or pages formatted longer than 11 inches. Note: Buffer overflow in the XES or LJ2D emulation may result in overprinting if the 4213 is not configured correctly. When this happens, the next page printed contains unexpected material.
  • Page 116 Identifies by name the set of characters in place • for the LJ2D emulation. 3. Printer Configuration: The Main Menu settings which affect the overall operation of the 4213 regardless of the current emulation are: printer language: Determines the language used for the •...

  • Page 117: Printing A Font Status Sheet

    5. Available Emulations: Lists the other resident, cartridge, and PDL board emulations currently residing on the 4213 laser printer. It reports the version levels of the installed printer software.

  • Page 118: Reading The Xes Font Status Sheet

    Downloaded fonts are removed from the memory of the printer if you switch the printer off and when you change emulations. When downloaded fonts are deleted, the default font is the active font for the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 119 PRINTING WITH THE 4213 Figure 4-3. XES Font Status Sheet 4-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 120: Printing The Lj2D Font Status Sheet

    Press the Online button to put the printer online (so your table choice will take effect), then press the button again to take the 4213 off line. Next press the Test/[Down Arrow] button to access the Test Menu.
  • Page 121 Default orientation: Port means portrait; Land refers to • landscape. Print Sample and Escape Sequence: A row of characters is • printed as a sample for each font listed on the status sheet. 4-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 122 PRINTING WITH THE 4213 Figure 4-4. LJ2D Font Status Sheet XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-13...
  • Page 123 Prestige Elite Dutch Bauer Bodini OCR A Letter Gothic University Roman OCR B Line Draw/Tax LDraw Modern Pica Bar 3 of 9 EAN/UPC Script Elite Century Schoolbook Presentations Orator Helios Garamond Optima/Humanist Math 4-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 124: Selecting Fonts

    A preset default font has been established for each printer emulation. If you do not select a different default font, the preset default is the one in use. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-15...
  • Page 125 If no tabs have been set for a job using a portrait font, the 4213 automatically uses the default portrait tabs. If no tabs have been set for a job using a landscape font, the 4213 automatically uses the default landscape tabs. The default font is automatically assigned using the following priority: Use default font on the left font cartridge if one is defined.

  • Page 126: Selecting A Default Font

    Use the Menu A button to increase the value of the • highlighted number by one. Use the Test B button to decrease the value of the • highlighted number by one. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-17...

  • Page 127: Saving Your Font Selection As The Default Font

    When the displayed font number matches the number of the font you wish to set as the default font, press the Select D button, then press the Online H button to put the 4213 back online. Saving your font selection as the default font...
  • Page 128 For example, the text in this user guide is printed in 10 this text is printed in 12 point size point size; whereas, Style The 4213 laser printer can print using either upright or italic character style. Stroke weight Stroke weight refers to the thickness of print. Light, medium and bold stroke weights are printed.

  • Page 129: Sending A Print Job

    PRINTING WITH THE 4213 Sending a print job Before you begin to print with the 4213 laser printer make sure that the interface cable (parallel or serial) between the host computer and the printer is properly connected. If you need help refer to chapter 1, “Installation.”...

  • Page 130: Last Page Is Not Ejected

    (The green online indicator light is lit.) 2-sided printing The 4213 offers 2-sided capability as a standard feature. It is capable of producing printed images from standard fixed size paper trays extending to the full width and length of the paper size except for a 3-mm border provided at the lead edge where data is not printed.

  • Page 131: Printing From The Bypass Tray

    To use the bypass tray, it is necessary to either: Send a command from your host computer to the printer • requesting manual feed. Select BYPASS at the printer control panel, by accessing the • Main Menu. 4-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 132: Selecting The Bypass Tray At The Printer

    4-3. The selected paper size command is automatically sent to the printer and the image is placed in the correct location on the page. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-23...
  • Page 133 257 x 364 mm (10.12" x 14.33") To set the bypass tray paper size at the Main Menu, make sure the 4213 is off line and the MAIN MENU is displayed. Press the Last Page C button until MAIN MENU/ADJ PAPER SIZE is displayed.

  • Page 134: Using The Bypass Tray

    Feeding paper through the bypass slot Follow these instructions when feeding a single sheet of paper through the bypass slot: Lower the bypass tray to its down (horizontal) position. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-25...
  • Page 135 Watch for the add paper message and listen for the chime. The message and chime tone indicate that the printer is ready to accept the next sheet of paper. Note: The previous sheet should have fallen into the output tray. 4-26 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 136: When The Manual Print Job Is Finished

    Note: If paper jams do occur, refer to the “Clearing a paper jam and resuming the job,” section in chapter 5, “Care and maintenance,” for the correct way to clear the jammed paper. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-27...

  • Page 137: Printing On Envelopes

    “Setting the envelope size at the LJ2D sub-menu.” You can send a printer command, or an escape sequence, to • let the printer know the envelope size you are using. Refer to the LJ2D or XES section in the Rank Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Programmer Reference information page formatting commands.

  • Page 138: Setting The Envelope Size At The Lj2D Submenu

    Select D button before you begin your font number entry. display now reads LJ2D FONT NUMBER 001. The highlighted number represents the first position of the 3-digit number allowed for font identification. When the number is highlighted, its value can be changed. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-29...

  • Page 139: Using The Bypass Tray For Envelopes

    Paper jams and other errors are accompanied with a chime sound. Feeding a single envelope through the bypass slot Follow these instructions when feeding single envelope through the bypass slot: Lower the bypass tray. 4-30 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 140 Envelope flap on short edge, toward the feed rolls Printing is placed on this side. Envelope flap on long edge, against the bypass feed guide Note: Flaps should be closed and on the bottom. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-31...
  • Page 141 Continue with steps 4 and 5 until you complete the envelope print job. Note: You should not print envelopes on two sides. You must print all envelopes in landscape orientation to format envelopes correctly. 4-32 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 142: When The Envelope Print Job Is Finished

    Best performance results when the transparencies are fed from the upper (tray 1) feed position. Before loading transparencies into the tray, place at least one sheet of normal paper in the tray. Load no more than 80 transparencies at one time. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 4-33...

  • Page 144: Care And Maintenance

    Paper is a critical item. Select, store and load paper correctly to avoid paper jams and poor print quality. The 4213 laser printer uses plain paper in weights of 60 to 90 gsm international, (16 to 24 pounds). The 80-gsm (20-pound) paper is recommended for optimum printer performance.

  • Page 145: Label Restrictions

    Refer to chapter 7, “Supplies: ordering information,” for labels that are available from Xerox for your 4213 laser printer. For best printer performance, it is important to use quality label stock. Avoid label stock which contains small paper debris or dust.

  • Page 146: Improper Paper Types

    4213 laser printer. The following paper types should not be used: Paper which does not meet the weight specifications given in • the previous section Extremely smooth, shiny, or highly-textured paper • Coated paper • XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 147: Paper Curl In Paper Loading

    Once cut and packaged, it retains some of the curl from the large storage rolls. Xerox brand papers have an arrow printed on the end of the ream wrapper. This arrow points in the opposite direction of the curl. For example, in the 4213 laser printer (which requires the curl side up), you load the paper so the arrow points down if the wrapper were still on the ream.

  • Page 148: Paper Loading

    When the printer is in use, only the inactive paper tray may be loaded. Paper may be loaded or changed when the 4213 laser printer is not printing or when a Tray Empty message displays. The tray size and the paper size must match. Refer to table 5-1.

  • Page 149: Changing Or Adding Paper Procedure

    Note: Although the inactive paper tray may be loaded while the 4213 is printing, removing the active paper tray can cause a paper jam. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 150 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks into place. Gently tap the stack of paper on a firm surface to align the edges of the sheets. Up to 250 sheets of 80-gsm or 20-lb paper may be loaded at one time. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 151: Handling Special Papers In Paper Trays

    The following materials require special handling when loaded into paper trays 1 and 2: Predrilled paper is loaded into the paper tray with the holes • to the right of the paper tray as it is inserted into the tray slot. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 152: Handling Special Papers In The Bypass Tray Slot

    If the envelope flap is on the short edge of the envelope, — place the closed fold against the feed rolls, to be fed in first. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 153: Paper Storage

    If you are experiencing excessive paper feed problems Note: (that is, paper not feeding, skewing, jams) the feed rolls may require cleaning. There is a feed roll cleaning tool you can purchase to clean the rolls yourself. Call your Rank Xerox service representative sales person ordering information.

  • Page 154: Paper Jam Error Codes

    Open the top cover by lifting the top cover access handle. Caution: Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-11...
  • Page 155 If you cannot remove the jammed paper in step 2, remove any paper protruding from the manual feed slot by pulling it gently out from the back of the printer. 5-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 156: Clear Paper Path - 0821

    Lift slightly and remove the upper paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-13...
  • Page 157 Remove any paper left in the upper paper tray slot by pulling it gently out of the printer from the side. Replace the upper paper tray in the printer. Lift the access handle and pull down the right cover. 5-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 158: Clear Paper Path - 0822

    Close the right cover. CLEAR PAPER PATH–0822 Table 5-4 lists the paper jam error code which appears in the message display and a diagram showing where the jam is located. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-15...
  • Page 159 Lift slightly and remove the lower paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. 5-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 160 Remove any paper left in the lower paper tray slot by pulling it gently out of the printer from the side. Replace the lower paper tray in the printer. Lift the access handle and pull down the right cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-17...

  • Page 161: Clear Paper Path - 0823

    Close the right cover. CLEAR PAPER PATH–0823 Refer to table 5-2 to correct this paper jam error code. Error code 0823 does not occur unless you have the optional high capacity feeder (HCF) installed. 5-18 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 162: Clear Paper Path - 0824

    Lift slightly and remove the upper paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-19...
  • Page 163 Remove any paper left in the upper paper tray slot by pulling it gently out of the printer from the side. Also, open the right access door and remove any paper found in that area. Replace the upper paper tray in the printer. 5-20 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 164: Clear Paper Path - 0826 And 0827

    Lift slightly and remove the upper paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-21...
  • Page 165 Lift the access handle to lower the left cover. Note: Be careful when removing the paper from this area because loose toner can contaminate the fuser. If this happens, spots will appear on subsequent prints. 5-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 166 If paper is caught or wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it. Call for service. Lower the refeed baffle. Caution: Failing to lower the re-feed baffle before closing the left cover will cause a paper jam. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-23...

  • Page 167: Clear Paper Path - 0830

    Table 5-7. Paper jam error code and location diagram Message Location CLEAR PAPER PATH Between the bypass slot and the fuser area. 0830 5-24 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 168 Avoid touching the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. Damage to the blue surface can cause print defects. Close the top cover by pushing it down firmly until it latches into place and is flush with the cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-25...
  • Page 169 Lift the access handle and pull down the right cover. Remove any paper visible in the paper transport area by gently pulling it out in the direction of the arrow. Close the right cover. 5-26 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 170: Clear Paper Path - 0831

    Open the top cover by lifting the top cover access handle. Caution: Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-27...
  • Page 171 Lift slightly and remove the upper paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. 5-28 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 172 Remove any paper left in the upper paper tray slot by pulling it gently out of the printer from the side. Replace the upper paper tray in the printer. Lift the access handle and pull down the right cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-29...
  • Page 173 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Remove any paper visible in the right cover area by gently pulling it out in the direction of the arrow. Close the right cover. 5-30 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 174: Clear Paper Path - 0832

    Open the top cover by lifting the top cover access handle. Caution: Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-31...
  • Page 175 Lift slightly and remove the lower paper tray. Make sure that the paper is seated correctly in the tray under the paper snubbers and below the MAX line on the side of the tray. 5-32 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 176 Remove any paper left in the lower paper tray slot by pulling it gently out of the printer from the side. Replace the lower paper tray in the printer. Lift the access handle and pull down the right cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-33...

  • Page 177: Clear Paper Path - 0833

    Close the right cover. CLEAR PAPER PATH–0833 Refer to table 5-7 to correct this paper jam error code. Error code 0833 does not occur unless you have the optional high capacity feeder (HCF) installed. 5-34 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 178: Clear Paper Path - 0834

    Open the top cover by lifting the top cover access handle. Caution: Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-35...
  • Page 179 Lift the access handle to lower the left cover. Note: Be careful when removing the paper from this area because loose toner can contaminate the fuser. If this happens, spots will appear on subsequent prints. 5-36 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 180 If paper is caught or wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it. Call for service. Lower the refeed baffle. Caution: Failure to lower the re-feed baffle before closing the left cover will cause a paper jam. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-37...

  • Page 181: Clear Paper Path - 1025 And 1026

    Table 5-11. Paper jam error codes and location diagram Message Location CLEAR PAPER PATH Between the left cover area and the output 1025 sensor area. CLEAR PAPER PATH 1026 5-38 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 182 WARNING: Do not touch the high temperature areas in the exit area. If paper is caught or wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it. Call for service. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-39...
  • Page 183 Caution: Failure to lower the refeed baffle before closing the left cover will cause a paper jam. Close the left cover. Note: The top cover of the 4213 must be opened and then closed to clear the PAPER JAM message. 5-40 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 184: Print Cartridge Replacement Procedures

    Note: Downloaded fonts are lost when the 4213 is turned off, so cartridge replacements should be planned with this in mind. Table 5-12 lists the cartridge replacement message which appears in the message display and shows the location of the print cartridge in the printer.

  • Page 185: Task 1. Cleaning The Corotron

    The replacement print cartridge box contains a corotron cleaning kit. This kit consists of a small brush and a cotton swab. Use the swab to clean the corotron wire and the brush to clean the saw groove. 5-42 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 186 Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the print cartridge. Grasp both green ends of the corotron assembly. Lift it up and away from the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-43...
  • Page 187 This slender wire, which is recessed slightly, runs parallel to the length of the corotron assembly. Caution: Be careful not to break the corotron wire. Do not leave cotton fragments on the wire. 5-44 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 188 Hold the corotron assembly with the lightning bolt symbol on the left and lower it with both hands into the printer so the two white cylinders on the left of the assembly fit into the round receptacles in the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-45...
  • Page 189 11. Close the top cover by pushing it down until it latches into place. This completes the corotron cleaning procedures. The next task is to install a new print cartridge. 5-46 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 190: Task 2. Replacing The Print Cartridge

    Damage to the blue surface can cause print defects. Put the used print cartridge in the box which held the new print cartridge and recycle or dispose of according to local regulations. Caution: Do not burn the old print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-47...
  • Page 191 Be careful not to get fingerprints or scratches on the surface of the blue print drum. Line up the new print cartridge with the cavity in the top cover. Make sure the green handle is at the top and facing you. 5-48 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 192: Task 3. Replacing The Fuser Wick

    Task 3. Replacing the fuser wick A new fuser wick must be installed every time you change the print cartridge. The new fuser wick is included in the same box as the print cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-49...
  • Page 193 WARNING: The fuser wick area can be very hot. Discard the used fuser wick. Unpack the new fuser wick. Caution: Do not touch the felt area on the underside of the fuser wick. 5-50 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 194 Install the fuser wick. Align the holes in the fuser wick with the tabs in the printer. The fuser wick should snap firmly into place. Close the left cover. You have now completed all the tasks for the print cartridge replacement procedure. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-51...

  • Page 195: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    When the fault indicator light is lit and the message is displayed, the toner cartridge must be replaced before the printer will resume operation. Table 5-13. Cartridge replacement message cartridge location Message Location REPLACE CARTRIDGE-B 0922 5-52 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 196 Take the new toner cartridge (cartridge B) from the box and remove the protective bag. Save this bag. The protective bag from the toner cartridge has an adhesive strip attached. Remove the covering from this strip. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-53...
  • Page 197 Caution: Incinerate only in a closed container. Note: shelf life opened toner cartridge approximately 6 months. Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you are ready to use it. 5-54 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 198 Slide the cartridge into the slot, and at the same time, carefully remove the protective strip sealing the cartridge. Make sure that the cartridge is fully seated. Caution: Failure to remove the protective strip will damage the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-55...

  • Page 199: Replacing The Developer Cartridge

    You can still make up to 3000 prints after you receive this message. Note: Keep a spare developer cartridge in stock so you are prepared when the present developer cartridge no longer makes prints. 5-56 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 200: Developer Cartridge Replacement Procedures

    Message Location REPLACE CARTRIDGE-C 0912 Note: A new toner cartridge is included in the box with the developer cartridge. You must replace the developer and the toner cartridges when this message displays. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-57...
  • Page 201 Remove the protective wrap from the developer cartridge. Gently remove the protective strip sealing the cartridge. Caution: Failure to remove the protective strip before inserting the developer cartridge will damage the printer. 5-58 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 202 Do not leave the top cover open for more than ten minutes or the light will damage the print cartridge. Squeeze the latch and gently slide the old developer cartridge out about one-third of the way. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-59...
  • Page 203 Line up the new developer cartridge with the cavity in the top cover so that the tongue along the cavity fits into the groove along the edge of the cartridge. Slide the cartridge into the cavity. Make sure that it is fully seated. 5-60 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 204 10. Hold the new toner cartridge horizontally and shake it sideways and backwards vigorously to loosen and distribute the toner. 11. Hold the new toner cartridge horizontal with the slot of the developer cartridge in the top cover. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-61...
  • Page 205 Failure to remove the protective strip will result in blank prints and may damage the printer. 13. Close the top cover by pushing it down firmly until it latches into place and is flush with the cover. 5-62 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 206: Adjusting The Print Density

    Note: Even if you turn the knob all the way to the right or left, the print density changes only slightly. Caution: Avoid touching the shiny, blue surface of the print cartridge. Damage to the blue surface can cause print defects. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 5-63...

  • Page 207: Cleaning The Printer

    Ensure the cloth is not dripping wet. Be careful not to get water inside the printer. • Never use alcohol or thinner. • 5-64 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 208: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter lists problems you might encounter while using the 4213 laser printer and provides possible solutions to these problems. If a problem occurs, locate the type of problem in this section and try the possible solutions. If your problem cannot be solved, call your local Rank Xerox service representative.
  • Page 209 Cartridge-B. Check that the seal was removed. Call your local Rank Xerox service representative. Was the Corotron cleaned Yes? Check that the corotron was recently? replaced correctly. Call your local Rank Xerox service representative. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 210 2-sided prints? from lead edge is up to 3 allowable image degradation from lead edge is up to 5 mm. Print is wiped off easily. Is the paper damp? Yes? paper from package. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 211 (refer • “Installation planning” section printed along with the of chapter 1). current print. Yes? Replace the fuser wick and the print cartridge. Does problem persist? Yes? Call your local Rank Xerox service representative. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 212: Character Line Limit

    You can avoid this by not having thousands of small size type (6 point) characters filling a page. This applies only to partial imaging. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 213: Paper Transport Problems

    Prints are creased or wrinkled Is paper damp? Yes? paper from too often. package. Is paper in the paper tray Yes? Remove creased creased wrinkled wrinkled paper, or use paper damaged in any way? from a new package. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 214 Is paper loaded correctly? Remove paper, then reload the paper correctly. Yes? 1. Turn or flip the paper in the paper tray. 2. Remove old paper. Add new paper per package instructions XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 215 Does the loaded paper size Match the paper size and the match the menu selection? menu selection. Does cassette type Match type magnet magnet’s position match the position menu menu selection? selection. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 216: Printer Operation Problems

    AC inlet on the printer. the printer? Yes? Call your local Rank Xerox service representative. The printer does not print. Is the power cord correctly Plug the power cord into the plugged into the AC outlet? AC outlet. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 217 Did you check cartridge and Make sure that cartridges are corotron placement? inserted fully. Reseat the corotron correctly. Warning light comes on. Are the paper trays installed Make sure the paper trays are correctly? seated firmly. 6-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 218 Is the problem corrected? Go to step 7. 7. Call your local Rank Xerox service representative. Please note: Error messages are on the following pages. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 6-11...
  • Page 219 Bypass pre-reg jam 0821 Tray 1 pre-reg jam 0822 Tray 2 pre-reg jam 0823 HCF pre-reg jam 0824 2-sided return pre-reg jam 0826 2-sided return lead edge jam 0827 2-sided return trail edge jam 6-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 220 Fuser on too long 1020 Bypass pre-feedout/fuser jam 1021 Tray 1 pre-feedout/fuser jam 1022 Tray 2 pre-feedout/fuser jam 1023 HCF pre-feedout/fuser jam 1024 2-sided return pre-feedout fuser jam 1025 Exit lead edge jam XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE 6-13...
  • Page 221 Replace PDL 1526 8052 FIFO test fails 1531 SIMM # 1 failure 1532 SIMM # 2 failure 1533 SIMM # 3 failure 1534 SIMM # 4 failure Checksum 1535 SIMM # 5 failure 6-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 222: Downloadable Fonts

    Supplies: ordering information The 4213 laser printer can be upgraded in a number of ways to expand its performance capabilities. These upgrades come in many forms: Font cartridges that physically plug into the 4213 laser printer • Soft fonts (available from Rank Xerox and other suppliers and •...

  • Page 223: Control Panel

    • emulations. Downloaded fonts are lost when you switch emulations • through the printer control panel, Mode Change Key (MCK) commands. Refer to the Rank Xerox 4213 Laser Printer Programmer Reference information printer commands used to switch emulations. Downloaded fonts are removed from the memory of the •...

  • Page 224: Installing The Font Cartridges

    Installing the font cartridges Font cartridges must be installed while the 4213 is powered off. Font cartridges installed while the printer is on are not recognised and may lock up the printer Insert the font cartridge, label upwards, into one of the two slots located at the base of the printer.

  • Page 225: Memory Upgrades

    A message is displayed if you have exceeded the memory capacity of the 4213 laser printer. Memory upgrades for the 4213 printer are available in one size: 2 MB. The part number for ordering is 2H5. To purchase a memory upgrade, contact your printer supplier, or your sales representative.
  • Page 226 Item Part number High capacity feeder for A4 97K10040 Multi-media feeder 97K10340 Coax/Twinax option (XCTO) 97K10840 PDL kit complete (1 PDL board, 1 97K14220 coprocessor, 3 SIMMS) 2 Mbyte SIMM 97K08670 Twinax Cable 97K10940 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 227 • Order supplies before you run out. • The following pages list Rank Xerox supplies for the 4213 laser printer. Be certain that the supplies ordered for and used in the 4213 laser printer are manufactured for it. Table 7-3.
  • Page 228 Options chosen at the control panel take effect when the printer is put online. You should go online, then off line, to get a configuration sheet. For detailed ordering information, refer to chapter 7, “Supplies: ordering information.” XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 230: A1. Adjustable Tray

    Selecting HCF as the paper source A2–15 Saving the tray sequence setting for the HCF A2–17 A3. Xerox Coax/Twinax option Coax/Twinax interface kit Hosts supported A3-2 Emulated printers The XCTO emulations A3–2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 231 Reinstalling the system controller board A3-15 Installation of adapter cable (Twinax only) A3-15 Termination switch position A3-17 Maps of the 4213 Main Menu and the IBM Main Menus A3-18 The Main Menu Map Coax/Twinax option modes of operation The ISO6937 mode A3-20...
  • Page 232 Disabling the PCIA Dump and HEX dump features A3-56 Using the IBM Twinax interface A3-57 IBM Main Menu Twinax option A3-57 The IBM Main Menu map for Twinax A3-58 IBM Twinax Main Menu items IBM buttons XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 233: A4. Postscript Emulation

    A3-78 Saving and recalling defaults Saving user defaults A3-79 Recalling user-saved defaults A3-80 Recalling factory defaults A3-81 IBM error codes A4. PostScript emulation Contents of the PDL package A4-1 Memory requirements Before you begin XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 234 Install additional options A4–11 System controller board reinstallation A4-11 Change the printer emulation The 4213 laser printer in the PostScript language mode PostScript, a page description language Letting your application do the work A4-13 Menu map of the 4213 PostScript submenu...
  • Page 235 System controller board removal A5-9 SIMM board removal A5-9 System controller board reinstallation A5-12 Removal of SIMM board without replacement A5-12 A6. Multi Media Feeder Features of the Multi Media Feeder Installing the Multi Media Feeder XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 236 Handling special papers in the Multi Media Feeder A6-12 Handling envelopes in the Multi Media Feeder A6-13 Correcting a shutdown condition caused by the Multi Media Feeder A6-14 Special consideration when using the MMF Optimizing MMF performance A6-15 Recommended materials A6-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 238 Replace this sheet with the following tab: “Adjustable tray”...
  • Page 240 4213 laser printer. The adjustable tray can hold up to 220 sheets of 80-gsm paper or 20-lb paper, and must be installed in the lower tray slot for optimal performance. Figure A1-1. Adjustable tray XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A1-1...
  • Page 241 Notes Although the inactive paper tray may be loaded while the • 4213 laser printer is printing, removing the active paper tray can cause a paper jam. Tray 1 cannot be removed while 2- sided printing is in progress. A1-2...
  • Page 242 One is located at the outside edge of the adjustable side guide and the other is located on the inside floor of the tray. Slide the guides to the left and rear walls of the tray. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A1-3...
  • Page 243 Load paper into the tray, curl side up to help prevent jamming. Do not load paper above the black MAX line on the inside • of the adjustable side guide. A1-4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 244 Your guide settings should match the paper size you are using. Close the tray cover. Note: The stack of paper should be under both paper snubbers at the lead edge of the stack. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A1-5...
  • Page 245 If you have changed the paper size, you must use the control panel to identify the paper size of the adjustable tray. 10. Send your print job from the host computer designating tray 2 as the current feed tray. A1-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 246 5. Press the Test button to display the lower level adjustable tray page size options. The display reads the current size selected, such as: ADJUSTABLE A 8 X 10 ADJUSTABLE B 8 X 10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A1-7...
  • Page 247 203 x 330 mm (8" x 13") 8.5 x 13 216 x 330 mm (8.5" x 13") Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5" x 14") Note: 2 sided printing on 8X10 paper is not available on the 4213 A1-8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 248 4. Press the Select button to save the selected page size as the default for the adjustable tray. 5. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A1-9...
  • Page 250 Replace this sheet with the following tab: “High capacity feeder”...
  • Page 252 High Capacity Feeder (HCF) A High Capacity Feeder (HCF) may be purchased as an accessory for your 4213 laser printer. The HCF addresses the need for an increased paper supply without requiring additional software or printer cable modifications. The HCF is available in A4 (210 by 297 mm) paper size.
  • Page 253 With these items, and this User Guide, you are now prepared to install your HCF. Note: The HCF must be installed on a flat, stable surface at the same level as the printer. A2-2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 254 10.2 cm 30.3 in. 76.9 cm 24.4 in. 61.9 cm 67.6 in. 171.7 cm 48.1 in. 122.2 cm 36.0 in. 91.4 cm 26.0 in. 66.0 cm *These are the minimum table top dimensions. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-3...
  • Page 255 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER Installation Follow the instructions below to install the HCF on your 4213 laser printer. Switch the printer off. The power switch should be in the “O” position. Grasp the the side brackets which hold the manual bypass tray to the printer.
  • Page 256 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER Remove the manual bypass tray. Use the screwdriver to remove the two cover screws on either side of the manual bypass slot. Keep the screws handy. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-5...
  • Page 257 Lift the HCF and align the holes on the mounting bracket on the HCF with the pins on the mounting bracket attached to the printer. Lower the HCF into place, the bracket holes slipping over the bracket pins. A2-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 258 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER Remove the tape which holds the elevator door in place. Lower the elevator door. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-7...
  • Page 259 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER Remove the wooden shipping block inside the elevator door. 10. Discard the shipping block. A2-8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 260 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER 11. Raise the elevator door. 12. Plug the interface cable into the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-9...
  • Page 261 If fault code 707 is displayed, check that the interface cable is fully seated in the printer connector. 14. The elevator automatically descends. Wait until it stops before you lower the elevator door to load the HCF with paper. A2-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 262 Do not load paper above the MAX line on the inside wall of the HCF. Note: Although the inactive HCF may be loaded while the 4213 is printing from a paper tray, loading paper into the active HCF can cause a paper jam.
  • Page 263 Make sure paper is fully forward in the tray and lead edge corners are below the paper snubbers. Raise the elevator door. Failure to completely close the elevator door will cause a paper jam (code 0823 will appear on the user interface panel). A2-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 264 HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER The elevator ascends automatically. When the elevator stops, the HCF is ready to be used as the paper source for your print job. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-13...
  • Page 265 (1 or 2) must have the same paper size. In order for the HCF to appear on the User Interface, the • 4213 must have been powered ON after installation of the HCF. A2-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 266 5. Press the Test button to display the lower level emulation options. The display reads: XES or LJ2D COPIES 01 6. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: XES or LJ2D TRAY SEQ MODE XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-15...
  • Page 267 10. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) Unless otherwise directed through your application software or through a printer command, the HCF is the primary source for your print job. A2-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 268 3. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: RESET MENU SAVE DEFAULTS 4. Press the Select button to select the option. 5. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A2-17...
  • Page 270 Replace this sheet with the following tab: “IBM Coax/Twinax option”...
  • Page 272 4213 laser printer can communicate with IBM mini and mainframe computers. Coax/Twinax interface kit The optional Coax/Twinax (IBM mini/mainframe) printer interface kit provides a low cost mechanism for attaching the 4213 laser printer to the IBM environment. This interface kit is comprised of the following components: IBM mini/mainframe Printed Wiring Board Assembly (PWBA) •...
  • Page 273 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Hosts supported When the XCTO kit is installed on the 4213 laser printer, it will accept commands and data from an IBM Coax or Twinax host. The following systems are typical of IBM Coax hosts: IBM 9370 •...
  • Page 274 In the Coax environment, the following functions are not supported by the XCTO: BEL and chime poll. (Accepted but no alarm sounds.) • Colour • Full IBM APL character set. • Function Management Headers • XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-3...
  • Page 275 5262 (1) Band printer Up to 650 6, 8 Depends on band mounted: 48-188 characters 6262 (T12,T14) Band printer Up to 1400 3, 4, 6, 8 Depends on band mounted: 48-192 characters A3-4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 276: Contents Of The Coax Kit

    Note: In these instructions, a PWBA is referred to as a board (for example, system controller board, Coax/Twinax board, and so forth). Figure A3-1. Contents of Coax kit 1. Coax/Twinax board 2. Code cartridge 3. Screwdriver XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-5...

  • Page 277: Contents Of The Twinax Kit

    Note: In these instructions, a PWBA is referred to as a board (for example, system controller board, Coax/Twinax board, and so forth). Figure A3-2. Contents of Twinax kit 1. Coax/Twinax board 2. Code cartridge 3. Screwdriver 4. Adapter cable A3-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 278: Before You Begin

    Refer to figure A3-3. 1. Power off the printer. 2. Remove any font cartridge from the printer. Figure A3-3. Front and back views of the 4213 laser printer 1. Cartridge slots 2. Thumbscrews 3. Power switch XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 279: Installation Procedures

    1. Locate the two thumb screws on the system controller access cover plate. (Refer to figure A3-4 for location of this plate.) For steps 2 to 6, refer to figure A3-4. Figure A3-4. System controller board A3-8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 280 7. Using the screwdriver provided, remove the screws and the OPTIONAL I-O plate from the system controller access cover plate. (Refer to figure A3-5.) Note: Keep the screws for later use. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-9...
  • Page 281 Figure A3-5. Remove the OPTIONAL I-O plate 1. Screws removed with screwdriver 2. OPTIONAL I-O plate Refer to figure A3-6 for steps 8 and 9. For steps 10 and 11, refer to figure A3-7. A3-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 282: Coax/Twinax Board Installation

    Coax/Twinax board installation Figure A3-6. Coax/Twinax board 1. Connector 2. Coax/Twinax board 8. Remove the Coax/Twinax board from its packaging, if you have not already done so. 9. Locate the connector on the Coax/Twinax board. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-11...
  • Page 283 J6. 11. Press down on the Coax/Twinax board at the corners on either side of the connector until the board is fully seated. For step 12, refer to figure A3-8. A3-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 284 Coax/Twinax board to the system controller access cover plate. Note: After the installation of the Coax/Twinax board, the OPTIONAL I-O plate can be discarded, since it is replaced by the front plate of the Coax/Twinax board. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-13...

  • Page 285: Code Cartridge Installation

    If you purchased additional options for your printer, you can install them at this time while the system controller board is out of the printer. If there are no additional options to be installed, continue with step 14. A3-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 286: Reinstalling The System Controller Board

    Installation of adapter cable (Twinax only) 16. Remove the Twinax adapter cable from the package, if you have not already done so. 17. Connect the adapter cable to the D-shell connector, as shown in figure A3-10. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-15...
  • Page 287 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-10. Connect the Twinax adapter cable 1. Adapter cable 2. D-shell connector. A3-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 288: Termination Switch Position

    (or terminate line) position. Figure A3-11. Termination switch position The termination switch should be in the up position if there are no other Twinax devices to be connected after it. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-17...

  • Page 289: Maps Of The 4213 Main Menu And The Ibm Main Menus

    XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Maps of the 4213 Main Menu and the IBM Main Menus The 4213 menus which are accessed from the control panel are: The Main Menu • —I/F Option The IBM Main Menu • —IBM Coax —IBM Twinax The following maps are included as an overview of the menus and to illustrate the different options within each menu.

  • Page 290: The Main Menu Map

    The Main Menu Map When the printer is off line, pressing the Menu button displays the 4213 Main Menu. The Main Menu is made up of top level menu headings and up to three lower but associated levels of menu headings and options.

  • Page 291: Coax/Twinax Option Modes Of Operation

    To operate in these modes, the EBCDIC-SNA or EBCDIC-DSC encoding must be selected from the printer control panel. If the 4213 is expected to operate as a SNA Character String (SCS) printer, then EBCDIC-SNA encoding must be selected. A3-20 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 292: 4045 Model 20 Compatibility

    Line ending • Language. • Follow these detailed steps to set up the 4213 for XES emulation: 1. Switch on the 4213. If the 4213 has previously been switched on, the alpha- • numeric display panel will display the message:...

  • Page 293: Setting Emulation Parameter

    Otherwise, if the 4045 Model 20 emulation is being used, follow the steps given below to select the default XES font: 8. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: FONT SELECT A3-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 294: Setting Data Encoding Parameter

    Last Page button unit the display reads: DATA ENCODING EBCDIC-SNA In the particular circumstance where it is desired to operate the XCTO in EBCDIC-DSC data encoding mode, press the Last Page button unit the display reads: DATA ENCODING EBCDIC-DSC XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-23...

  • Page 295: Setting Line Ending Parameter

    If data encoding is set to EBCDIC-SNA mode, continue with step Otherwise, if data encoding is set to ISO6937 or EBCDIC- DSC modes, jump to step 25 and continue: 21. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: LANGUAGE A3-24 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 296: Coax Versus Twinax

    Refer to “Saving User Defaults” section in this guide. Coax versus Twinax If the 4213 is used in the Coax environment, refer to “Using the IBM Coax interface“ section. Refer to ”Using the IBM Twinax interface“ section if the 4213 is used in the Twinax environment.

  • Page 297: Using The Ibm Coax Interface

    The options available for IBM Coax interface are: IBM buttons • Coax configuration • —Page configuration —Data Stream Compatibility (DSC) configuration —Language —Special features A3-26 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 298: The Ibm Main Menu Map For Coax

    Refer to figure A3-12 for a detailed IBM Main Menu map for Coax. Notes: When using the Xerox 4045 model 20 emulation or sending files with XES commands, it is recommended that AUTO NEW PAGE and AUTO NEW LINE be set to disabled and SUPPRESS CR + SP be set to enabled.
  • Page 299 01 •PORTRAIT • DISABLED unit-min •LANDSCAPE •ENABLED •001-255 • • 000-999 def 132 • DISABLED •12 def 000 • ENABLED unit-chars • •ENABLED ENABLED •DISABLED •15 unit 1/100" •DISABLED •DISABLED •ENABLED •17 A3-28 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 300: Ibm Coax Main Menu Items

    PRINT CONFIG DISABLED* (DISABLED or ENABLED) IBM buttons You may need to provide responses to the 4213 which would have the same effect as pressing buttons on the front panel of an IBM printer. The menu provides you with a selection of responses that equal these buttons.
  • Page 301 This menu option selects the power up default for Maximum Page Length (MPL) in units of single lines. If this option is set to zero, no form feeds will be inserted by XCTO. PAGE LENGTH 066* (000-255) A3-30 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 302 This menu option should be set to disabled when XES is in use. Otherwise, the new line commands required to terminate some XES commands may cause unwanted form feeds. AUTO NEW PAGE ENABLED* (ENABLED or DISABLED) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-31...
  • Page 303 XES or corrupt proportional-spaced printing. SUPPRESS CR + SP DISABLED* (DISABLED or ENABLED) A3-32 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 304 This menu option lets you define the default page orientation for tray 2. TRAY 2 ORIENT COR* (COR, PORTRAIT, or LANDSCAPE) Note: This option is not available when the 4045 model 20 printer emulation is selected. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-33...

  • Page 305: Dsc Configuration A3-34

    Note: For more details of the DSC configuration options, refer to “DSC-DSE options” section in the “Special Features” chapter of the Xerox Coax/Twinax (XCTO) Reference Manual. Form Feed before local copy: This menu option determines the print position before an Operator Initiated Local Copy (print screen function).
  • Page 306 2 on the first line of the next page. If the option is enabled, the new print position is position 1 on the first line of the next page. FF IN PRN BUFFER DISABLED* (DISABLED or ENABLED) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-35...
  • Page 307 Form Feed valid: This menu option determines how the position of a Form Feed command affects the printer. If the option is disabled, the 4213 performs a Form Feed only if the command occurs at the first print position or the Maximum Print Position +1.

  • Page 308: Special Features A3-37

    XCTO to support. SPECIAL FEATURES DISABLED* (DISABLED, STM XEROX, STM RANK XEROX, or FULL FEATURES) Note: STM means Special Transparent Mode. Refer to the Xerox Coax/Twinax (XCTO) Reference Manual for information on Special Features. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 309: Ibm Utilities A3-38

    The Data Monitor menu option provides a diagnostic tool which allows you to print your job in hexadecimal or print the Printer Control Input Area (PCIA) associated with your job. DATA MONITOR NONE* (NONE, PCIA DUMP, or HEX DUMP) A3-38 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 310: Accessing The Ibm Coax Option Configuration At The Ibm Main Menu A3

    The control unit connected to the printer determines the screen size requirements. For consistent operation, the buffer size of the 4213 must be matched to that required by the host. BUFFER SIZE 3440* (3440, 3564, 960, 1920, or 2650)

  • Page 311: Setting The Coax Option As Host Interface

    SERIAL* 5. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: HOST INTERFACE IBM COAX/TWINAX* 6. Press the Select button to select the Coax option interface. An asterisk appears next to your selection. A3-40 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 312: Setting The Coax Option

    14. Press the Online button to take the printer online. This step is necessary to initialise the Coax option. The green online indicator light is lit and the 4213 is ready and the IBM Coax interface is in place. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 313: Setting Different Options Under The Ibm Main Menu For Coax

    XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Note: Initialising the Coax option by pressing the online button to put the 4213 back online will restart the host communication and reload the configuration option with Coax configuration defaults. Setting different options under the IBM Main Menu for Coax...

  • Page 314: Using Ibm Coax Utility Menus

    IBM Comms menu. This is because if you put the 4213 back online, you will lose all new option settings not associated with the IBM Comms, unless you have previously saved them using the “Saving user defaults”...
  • Page 315 8. Press the Test button to display the available interface headings. The display reads: IBM UTILITIES PRINT CONFIG 9. Press the Test button to display the available interface headings. The display reads: PRINT CONFIG DISABLED* A3-44 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 316 12. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.). A Coax configuration sheet will be printed (refer to figure A3-13). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-45...
  • Page 317 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-13. Coax configuration sheet A3-46 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 318: Reading The Coax Configuration Sheet

    The font information does not tell you what fonts are • available in the 4213 itself. To check the fonts available in the 4213 you will need to • print an XES Font Status Sheet. Font information will not be given when the 4045 model 20 •...

  • Page 319: Printing The Currently Selected Translate Tables

    12. Press the Select button to enable printing of the translate tables. 13. Press the Online button to put the printer back online and the currently selected tables will be printed. Refer to figures 3A-14 to 3A-16 for samples of Coax Translate Tables A3-48 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 320 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-14. Coax ISO Translate Table XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-49...
  • Page 321 XEROX COAX/TWIN-AXOPTION Figure A3-15. Coax APL Translate Table A3-50 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 322 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-16. Coax OCR Translate Table XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-51...

  • Page 323: Reading The Coax Translate Tables

    The printed translate tables show how EBCDIC character codes are translated into ISO/ASCII characters before being sent to the 4213. Therefore, these tables are not relevant when the XCTO is operating in its EBCDIC mode. Each translate table printed out will have three columns.
  • Page 324 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-17. PCIA dump feature XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-53...

  • Page 325: Printing With Hex Dump Feature A3-54

    12. Press the Select button to select the HEX dump option. 13. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. Files which are now sent to the printer will print in the format shown on figure 3A-18. A3-54 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 326 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-18. HEX dump feature XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-55...

  • Page 327: Disabling The Pcia Dump And Hex Dump Features A3-56

    12. Press the Select button to disable PCIA dump or HEX dump option. 13. Press the Online button to put the printer back online and the PCIA buffer dump or HEX buffer dump will be disabled. A3-56 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 328: Using The Ibm Twinax Interface A3-57

    The options available for IBM Twinax interface are: IBM buttons • Twinax configuration • —Page configuration —Data Stream Compatibility (DSC) configuration —Language —Special features XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-57...

  • Page 329: The Ibm Main Menu Map For Twinax

    LINE be set to disabled. COR refers to Computer Output Reduction. This feature allows documents which are formatted for 13-inch fan- fold paper to be printed on A4 cut sheet paper. Factory default settings are in boldface. A3-58 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 330 • DISABLED • DISABLED • COR • 3 •15 unit 1/100" unit lines • PORTRAIT • 4 • LANDSCAPE • 000-999 • 001-255 • ENABLED def 000 def 132 • DISABLED unit 1/100" unit-chars XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-59...

  • Page 331: Ibm Twinax Main Menu Items

    PRINT CONFIG DISABLED* (DISABLED or ENABLED) IBM buttons You may need to provide responses to the 4213 which would have the same effect as pressing buttons on the front panel of an IBM printer. The menu provides you with a selection of two responses that equal these buttons.
  • Page 332 This menu option selects the horizontal position on the page where the last character is printed. The Maximum Print Position is measured in units of columns from the left binding margin and not from the page edge. PAGE WIDTH 132* (001-255) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-61...
  • Page 333 1. TRAY 1 ORIENT COR* (COR, PORTRAIT, or LANDSCAPE) Tray 2 orientation: This menu option lets you define the default page orientation for tray 2. TRAY 2 ORIENT COR* (COR, PORTRAIT, or LANDSCAPE) A3-62 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 334: Special Features A3-63

    XCTO to support. SPECIAL FEATURES DISABLED* (DISABLED, STM XEROX, STM RANK XEROX, or FULL FEATURES) Note: STM means Special Transparent Mode. Refer to the Xerox Coax/Twinax (XCTO) Reference Manual for information on Special Features. IBM Utilities The IBM Utilities menu has three options.
  • Page 335 IBM COMMS COax (COax, TWINax) Twinax Address: 01* (00-06) Note: You should check this address to make sure that it matches your system requirements. The allowed values for Twinax address are 0 to 6. A3-64 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 336: Accessing The Ibm Twinax Option Configuration At The Ibm Main Menu A3

    Changes to IBM COMMS options will be automatically saved as user defaults. Caution: If you put the 4213 back online at this point, you will lose all new option settings except those associated with the IBM COMMS unless you have previously saved them using the “Saving user defaults”...

  • Page 337: Setting The Twinax Option A3-66

    10. Use the following buttons to enter the password: Menu increases the displayed number. • Test decreases the displayed number. • Last Page moves to the next numeric position in the four • digit password. A3-66 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 338: Setting Different Options Under The Ibm Main Menu For Twinax A3-67

    14. Press the Online button to take the printer online. This step is necessary to initialise the Twinax option. The green online indicator light is lit and the 4213 is ready and the IBM Twinax interface is in place. Note:...
  • Page 339 IBM Comms menu. This is because if you put the 4213 back online, you will lose all new option settings not associated with the IBM Comms, unless you have previously saved them using the “Saving user defaults”...

  • Page 340: Using Ibm Twinax Utility Menus

    Next press the Select D button to enable printing of the configuration sheet. Last, press the Online H button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) Twinax configuration sheet will be printed, as shown in figure 3A- XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-69...

  • Page 341: Reading The Twinax Configuration Sheet A3-70

    1. The configuration sheet first reports the version levels of the XCTO software. 2. General Configuration shows the communications related options, the language and the special features selections. 3. Page Configuration shows how the options defining the default page format are set. A3-70 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 342: Printing The Currently Selected Translate Tables A3-71

    The font information does not tell you what fonts are • available in the 4213 itself. To check the fonts available in the 4213 you will need to • print an XES Font Status Sheet. The language option on the configuration sheet will be •...
  • Page 343 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-21. Twinax ISO Translate Table A3-72 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 344 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-22. Twinax APL Translate Table XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-73...
  • Page 345 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-23. Twinax OCR Translate Table A3-74 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 346: Reading The Twinax Translate Tables A3-75

    The printed translate tables show how EBCDIC character codes are translated into ISO/ASCII characters before being sent to the 4213. Therefore, these tables are not relevant when the XCTO is operating in its EBCDIC mode. Each translate table printed out will have three columns.
  • Page 347 12. Press the Select button to select the HEX dump option. 13. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. Files which are now sent to the printer will print in the format shown on figure A3-24. A3-76 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 348 XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION Figure A3-24. HEX dump feature XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-77...

  • Page 349: Disabling The Hex Dump Feature A3-78

    This section describes how you can save the configuration changes you have made as your default, recall your own default configuration, recall appropriate factory default configuration. Remember that there is a different set of defaults for Twinax and Coax. A3-78 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 350: Saving User Defaults

    Twinax default configuration: 2. Press the Reset button to access the Reset Menu. display reads: RESET MENU EMULATION RESET 3. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: RESET MENU SAVE DEFAULTS XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-79...

  • Page 351: Recalling User-Saved Defaults A3-80

    3. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: RESET MENU RECALL USER DFT 4. Press the Select button to recall user default configuration. 5. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. green online indicator light is lit. A3-80 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 352: Recalling Factory Defaults A3-81

    3. Press the Last Page button until the display reads: RESET MENU RECALL FACT DFT 4. Press the Select button to recall factory default configuration. 5. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. green online indicator light is lit. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-81...

  • Page 353: Ibm Error Codes

    XEROX COAX/TWINAX OPTION IBM error codes This section describes the error codes which will be reported by the 4213 laser printer to the error logging system. Table A3-3. IBM Error Codes Number Message Meaning/action 1410 IBM Type 1 error A condition has occurred that may cause loss of text information.
  • Page 354 Power off. Check that the PWB and the cartridge are indicate a fault with the Co- installed correctly. Then, power back on. If fault continues Ax/Twin-Ax interface. to occur, replace the PWB and cartridge. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A3-83...

  • Page 356: A4. Postscript Emulation A4

    Replace this sheet with the following tab: “PostScript emulation”...

  • Page 358: Contents Of The Pdl Package

    PostScript emulation If you have purchased the page description language (PDL) option package with your 4213 laser printer, it can operate as a PostScript language laser printer. You can use the 4213 laser printer PostScript language mode with your favourite application programme to print text, graphics and scanned photographic images.

  • Page 359: Memory Requirements A4

    If you choose to do the installation yourself, refer to the following instructions. Perform the following steps before beginning the PDL board installation procedures. (Refer to figure A4-2.) A4-2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 360: Pdl Installation Procedures

    Note: Font or emulation cartridges should be removed any time you prepare to remove the system controller board. Figure A4-2. Front and back views of the 4213 laser printer 1. Cartridge slots 2. Thumbscrews 3. Power switch PDL installation procedures...

  • Page 361: System Controller Board Removal A4-4

    4. System controller access cover plate 5. Cable connector J7 6. Cable connector J2 2. Turn the thumb screws counterclockwise until they are loose and turn freely. Note: The screws cannot be removed from the bracket. A4-4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 362: Mounting Pegs Installation A4-5

    9. Put the mounting pegs into the holes on the system controller board near J6. Push down on the pegs until they are fully seated. 10. Locate the socket/connector (J16) on the system controller board. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-5...

  • Page 363: Pdl Board Installation A4-6

    12. Align the connector of the PDL board (J16) with the connector on the system controller board (J16). Push down on the outer corners of the PDL board above this connector until the connector is fully seated. A4-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 364: Contents Of The Coprocessor Package

    The coprocessor package contains a printed wiring board assembly (PWBA), as pictured in figure A4-6. Note: In these instructions, a PWBA is referred to as a board (example: system controller board, coprocessor board, and so on). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-7...

  • Page 365: Coprocessor Installation Procedures

    The following steps guide you through the installation of the coprocessor board and the reinstallation of the system controller board. 1. Locate coprocessor board socket system controller board at J10 (refer to figure A4-7). A4-8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 366 4. Cable connector J2 5. Coprocessor connector J10 2. Hold the coprocessor board as shown in figure A4-8, making sure the notch is on the bottom and closest to the outside of the system controller board. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-9...
  • Page 367 How to hold a coprocessor board 1. Coprocessor board 2. Notch 3. Carefully insert the board at an angle of approximately 30° from vertical (refer to figure A4-9). Figure A4-9. Coprocessor board at 30° angle A4-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 368: Install Additional Options A4-11

    8. Print a configuration sheet. If the sheet prints and indicates the PDL PWB and coprocessor are present, installation was successful. Caution: Cable connectors interfere with reinstallation of the system controller board; therefore, route them carefully. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-11...

  • Page 369: Change The Printer Emulation A4

    7. Press the Select button to select PostScript as the emulation option. 8. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) For detailed instructions on printing, refer to chapter 4, “Printing with the 4213.” A4-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 370: The 4213 Laser Printer In The Postscript Language Mode A4

    POSTSCRIPT EMULATION The 4213 laser printer in PostScript language mode The following is a list of what the 4213 laser printer can do in the PostScript language mode: Create and position various shapes such as straight lines, • dashed lines, arcs, and curves.

  • Page 371: Menu Map Of The 4213 Postscript Submenu

    POSTSCRIPT EMULATION Menu map of the 4213 PostScript submenu The 4213 PostScript submenu is accessed from the Main Menu at the control panel under emulation submenu. The following map is included as an overview of the submenu and illustrates the different options within the menu.
  • Page 372 >UPPER-HCF >LOWER-HCF >UPPER >LETTER >LOWER >A4 >HCF* >EXECUTIVE >MANUAL/MMF >B5 *Displayed if HCF is installed. >COM10ENVELOPE >DLENVELOPE >MONARCENVELOPE >7 X 9 >HALF LETTER >TWO THIRDS A4 >C5ENVELOPE >A5 >LEGAL >B4 >10 X 14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-15...

  • Page 373: Postscript Configuration

    The following PostScript emulation menu items may be set permanently or temporarily: 2-sided print mode • Tumble (print as pad or book binding) • Paper tray • Tray switching • Tray switch sequence • Paper size for Manual Bypass/Multi-Media feeder • A4-16 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 374: Postscript Items

    The Tumble menu item allows you to select the page format for 1-sided and 2-sided printings. ON = Pad binding The Tumble menu item options are listed below as they appear on the message display: TUMBLE OFF* (ON or OFF) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-17...
  • Page 375 The first tray used is determined by which tray is selected at the paper tray menu item. example: Single tray selection - paper is fed from one tray only. • A4-18 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 376: Man/Mmf Size Paper Size A4-19

    TRAY SWITCH SEQ UPPER-LOWER-HCF* (UPPER-LOWER-HCF, UPPER, LOWER, HCF, UPPER-LOWER, UPPER-HCF, LOWER-HCF) Note: The Select button overrides the 4213 to feed paper from Tray 1. MAN/MMF SIZE paper size The Manual Bypass/Multi-Media Feeder (MAN/MMF SIZE) Paper Size menu item allows you to identify the paper size being fed through the manual bypass slot or placed in the optional multi- media feeder.
  • Page 377 (8.28 x 13") 257 x 363 mm 246 x 358 mm (10.1" x 14.3") (9.7" x 14.1") 10 x 14 254 x 356 mm 244 x 349 mm (10" x 14") (9.6" x 13.75") A4-20 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 378: Wait Timeout A4-21

    The Wait Timeout menu item options are listed below as they appear in the message display: WAIT TIMEOUT 40 SECONDS* (20 SECONDS, 40 SECONDS, 60 SECONDS, INFINITE or HOST DEFINED) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-21...

  • Page 379: Jam Recovery A4-22

    ASYNCHRONOUS CONTROL MODE OFF* (ON or OFF) Error Handler The Error Handler menu item option is listed below as it appears in the message display: ERROR HANDLER OFF* (ON or OFF) A4-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 380 Main Menu, advancing to display the PostScript emulation, and if applicable, selecting emulation configuration options. If necessary, refer to “Control panel,” in chapter 2, “4213 Overview,” for a diagram showing the location of the control panel buttons.

  • Page 381: Postscript Emulation Configuration Examples

    When you are making emulation configuration changes using the Main Menu, you can make one or many changes to the default settings before exiting the menu and saving the configuration. A4-24 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 382: Changing The Emulation From Xes To Postscript

    Press the Reset button to access the Reset Menu. The display reads EMULATION RESET. Go back into the menu and select XES. Press the Select button to select the option. Press the Online button to put the printer back online. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A4-25...

  • Page 383: Placing The Printer In 1-Sided Print Mode With Book Binding

    Press the Online button to put the printer back online. 1-sided copies are received until a command to change emulations is received, the emulation is changed using this menu, or the printer is switched off. A4-26 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 384: Postscript Status Messages

    BUSY PostScript is processing job. READY PostScript is in idle state. When the 4213 is operating in full power mode and is put back online after switching to the PostScript emulation, the display reads: INITIALISING When the 4213 is in power saver mode, the display reads:...
  • Page 386 Replace this sheet with the following tab: “SIMM kit”...

  • Page 388: Contents Of The Kit

    Figure A5-1. SIMM kit contents 1. Front view of SIMM board 2. Back view of SIMM board Note: The special SIMMS used in the 4213 are not compatible with those used in PCs etc. 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A5-1...

  • Page 389: Before You Begin

    Before you begin If you do not wish to install the SIMM board yourself, call Rank Xerox Service and for a nominal charge, a representative will be sent to perform the installation for you. If you choose to install this option yourself, refer to the following instructions.

  • Page 390: Installation Procedures

    For steps 2 to 7, refer to figure A5-3. Figure A5-3. System controller board 1. Thumbscrews 2. System controller access cover plate 3. Cable connector J7 4. Cable connector J2 5. SIMM connectors J15-J11 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A5-3...

  • Page 391: Simm Board Installation

    SIMM board installation 8. Hold the first SIMM board (J15), as shown in figure A5-4, and make sure that the notch is on the bottom and closest to the outside of the system controller board. A5-4 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 392 For steps 9 and 10, refer to figure A5-5. Figure A5-5. SIMM board at 30° angle for installation 1. SIMM board inserted at 30° angle 2. SIMM board tilted toward upright position 3. SIMM board locked in upright position 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A5-5...
  • Page 393 Note: A slight force may be required to engage the locking tabs. Figure A5-6 shows the first SIMM board correctly installed in connector J15. Figure A5-6. SIMM board installed in J15 1. SIMM board installed in J15 2. Locking tab in proper position A5-6 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 394 SIMM boards are installed. Figure A5-7 shows 5 SIMM boards in place. Figure A5-7. System controller board with 5 SIMM boards in place 5 SIMM boards installed in J15-J11 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A5-7...

  • Page 395: Install Additional Options

    SIMM board is faulty, use the following steps to remove or replace one or all of the boards. Before you begin Perform the following steps before beginning the SIMM board removal and replacement procedures (refer to figure A5-8). A5-8 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 396: System Controller Board Removal

    SIMM KIT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Figure A5-8. Front and back views of the 4213 laser printer 1. Cartridge slots 2. Thumbscrews 3. Power switch 1. Remove any font or emulation cartridges from the printer. Note: Font or emulation cartridges should be removed any time you prepare to remove the system controller board.
  • Page 397 System controller board with 5 SIMM boards in place 5 SIMM boards installed in J15-J11 5. Grasp the connector housing of the first SIMM board (J11) at each end (refer to figure A5-10). Figure A5-10. How to release the locking tabs A5-10 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 398 SIMM board. 9. Once all the obstructing SIMM boards are removed, replace the faulty board(s) with the new board(s). Note: Refer to the installation procedures for instructions on installing SIMM boards. 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A5-11...

  • Page 399: System Controller Board Reinstallation

    SIMM boards in the connectors with numbers lower than that of the connector with a missing SIMM board. Follow the previous instructions for SIMM board removal and installation, if necessary. A5-12 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 400 Replace this sheet with the following tab: “Multi Media Feeder”...

  • Page 402: Features Of The Multi Media Feeder

    A4 size. Up to 75 sheets of label stock • Media size ranges are: width, 100 to 216 mm (3.9 to 8.5 • inches); length, 190 to 297 mm (7.5 to 11.69 inches). XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–1...

  • Page 403: Installing The Multi Media Feeder

    The height requirements from the floor to the bottom of the • printer are: — 46 cm (18 inches) minimum — 91 cm (36 inches) maximum A6–2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 404: Installation Steps A6-3

    122.2 cm 48.1 in. 91.4 cm 36.0 in. 66.0 cm 26.0 in. *These are the minimum table top dimensions. Installation steps Follow the instructions below to install the MMF on your 4213 printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–3...
  • Page 405 Switch off the printer power. The power switch is in the “O” position. Grasp the the side brackets which hold the manual bypass tray to the printer. Spread the brackets to detach the tray. A6–4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 406 MULTI MEDIA FEEDER Remove the manual bypass tray. Use the screwdriver provided to remove the two cover screws on either side of the manual bypass slot. Keep the screws. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–5...
  • Page 407 MMF into place, with the holes slipping over the mounting bracket pins. Ensure the MMF is firmly seated on the mounting bracket and that the top of the MMF is level with the top of the printer. A6–6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 408 MULTI MEDIA FEEDER Plug the MMF interface cable securely into the printer. Switch on the printer power. The power switch should be in the ”I” position. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–7...

  • Page 409: Loading Paper A6-8

    Do not load paper above the lower MAX line on the adjustable guide of the MMF. Notes: Approximately 6 seconds after loading, the bottom sheet will prefeed to a ready to feed state. Your MMF installation is complete. A6–8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 410: Selecting The Multi Media Feeder As The Paper Source

    4. Press the Test B button to display the available emulation headings. The display reads: EMULATION XES* Note: If XES is not the emulation you wish to use, press the Last Page C button to display the LJ2D emulation. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–9...
  • Page 411 XES*/(other available emulation) Press the Last Page C button to display a new • emulation heading. Follow steps 5 to 9 above to select the MMF as the • feed source for this emulation. A6–10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 412 RESET MENU SAVE DEFAULTS 4. Press the Select D button to select the option. 5. Press the Online H button to put the printer back online. (The green online indicator light is lit.) XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE A6–11...

  • Page 413: Handling Special Papers In The Multi Media Feeder

    MMF. Always lower the weighted arm onto the media stack when • using these materials. Note: The Manual Bypass Feed slot cannot be used for single sheet feeding when the MMF is installed. A6–12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 414: Handling Envelopes In The Multi Media Feeder A6-13

    For general envelope orientation see diagram below: • Figure 4. Envelope orientation (See chapter 4 “Printing with the 4213”, ”Printing on Envelopes” for additional information.) Note: Do not load above the upper MAX line on the adjustable guide. First fan the stack of envelopes then gently tap the stack on a •...

  • Page 415: Correcting A Shutdown Condition Caused By The Multi Media Feeder A6-14

    Typical problems which may occur are: Premature sealing of the envelope flap, output stacking, and • wrinkling in high humidity conditions (above 55%RH) A6–14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 416: Optimizing Mmf Performance A6-15

    All other media should not exceed the lower MAX line. Keep envelope addresses within the area described in • chapter 4 of the User Guide, “Printing with the 4213”. Before purchasing large quantities of special paper media, do •...

  • Page 417: Recommended Materials A6-16

    (110 by 220 mm) C5 Envelope N.A. (162 by 229 mm) Note: Xerox does not warrant or recommend the use of a particular envelope since the envelope manufacturing process is not controlled by Xerox. Note: In Canada, contact Supplies Telemarketing about the availability of these materials.
  • Page 418 Useful for (1) accumulating data into blocks before storage or processing, and (2) for adjusting differences of speed between devices, or between a device and a communicating facility. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE GLOSSARY-1...
  • Page 419 An area on a page on which data may not print. downloaded font These are fonts loaded from the host system into the dynamic memory of the printer. Downloaded fonts must be reloaded each time the system is powered up. GLOSSARY-2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 420 A print operation. A job delimited by job control (JC), end of job (EOJ), or JC suspension of host communications. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE GLOSSARY-3...
  • Page 421 Multi-sheet bypass feeder An accessory device which supplies sheets of input material by way of the BYPASS. Multi-media feeder An accessory device which supplies various types of input material by way of the BYPASS. GLOSSARY-4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 422 Print density refers to the relative darkness of print on the page. Very dense print appears totally black. Less dense print looks lighter, and solid filled areas may not be totally black. You can adjust print density in the printer. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE GLOSSARY-5...
  • Page 423 Font that can be transferred from diskettes in your computer to the memory of the printer. status sheet A one-page printout produced by the printer when requested through a job command. Contains information about fonts used and errors detected in a job. GLOSSARY-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 424 Cartridge. Toner can accept an electrical charge. typeface 1. All type of a single design, such as Optima or Helvetica. 2. Set of characters with design features that make them similar to one another. XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE GLOSSARY-7...
  • Page 426 4045 model 20 compatibility, A3-22 ASCII, 3-27 assembly, transfer corotron, 2-8 4213 asynchronous control mode, A4-22 4213 laser printer in PostScript language mode autoconnect, 4-8 A4-11 Auto Continue, 3-6, 3-11, 3-13 f, 4-7 printing with the 4213, 4-1 to 4-33 AUTO CR;...
  • Page 427 1-3 corotron, 5-42 to 5-46 general, 1-2 printer, 5-64 while printing, 1-2 clearing paper jam and resuming job, 5-10 Centronics, 2-7, 3-6, 3-11 clear paper path, 5-11 to 5-40 certification, approvals and, iii INDEX-2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 428 3-3 f, 3-6, 3-13 f, 3-50 f, A3-46 f Coax, A3-38 print, 1-21 Twinax, A3-64 confirm parts and unpack, 1-5 to 1-9 DataProducts; see Centronics connect Data Stream Compatibility configuration, A3-21, power cord, 1-16 A3-26 printer to host, 1-15 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE INDEX-3...
  • Page 429 3-9 to 3-31, 3-44 to 3-47 EBCDIC printer configuration, 3-14 to 3-16 DSC mode, A3-20 to A3-21 exhaust fan vent, 2-7 SNA mode, A3-20 to A3-21 electrical requirements, 1-5 elevator door, A2-7 INDEX-4 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 430: Host Interface Options

    A3-36 humidity, 1-1 within print buffer, A3-35 form length, A3-42 front and back views of the 4213 laser printer, IBM Coax/Twinax interface, A3-1 to A3-83 A3-7 f IBM communications headings, A3-30, A3-47 f front plate of Coax/Twinax board, A3-10 f...
  • Page 431 3-24, 3-38 to 3-39 install language, 3-18 f, 3-30, 4-6 Coax/Twinax board, A3-11 f laser printer in PostScript language mode, A4-1 developer and toner cartridges, 1-11 to 1-15 last page is not ejected, 4-21 INDEX-6 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 432 LJ2D submenu metre reading, total prints, 4-3, 4-4 map, 3-32 metered data, 3-3 f, 3-13 selecting a landscape font, 4-16 to 4-17 model, printer, A3-3 t to A3-4 t setting the envelope size, 4-22 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE INDEX-7...
  • Page 433 3-27 LJ2D override format margins, 3-30 2-sided, 3-38 to 3-39 page buffers, 3-28 emulation configuration, 3-34 to 3-36 summary sheet, 3-28 font number, 3-39 f tray sequence, 3-23 form length, 3-42 f INDEX-8 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 434 A3-24 to A3-25 finding curl, 5-5 f line ending, A3-24 handling special papers in the high capacity XES for XCTO, A3-21 feeder, A2-11 parity, 3-3 f, 3-8 handling special paper in paper trays, 5-7 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE INDEX-9...
  • Page 435 Coax, A3-5 A3-11, A3-22 f, A3-25 to A3-38, A3- submenu, A4-14 f 39 to A3-56, A3-48 f, A8-1 tray switching options, A4-18 f Twinax, A3-6, A3-11, A3-25, A3-57 to A3-78 tray switching sequence options, A4-18 f printer weight, 1-4, 1-8 INDEX-10 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 436 XES font status sheet, 4-5 to 4-6 removal of SIMM board without replacement, A5-12 printing with the 4213, 4-1 to 4-24 reorder cartridges (A, B, C), 3-56 print quality, deterioration, 6-1 to 6-5 replacement procedures...
  • Page 437 LJ2D as the default emulation, 3-15 setting different options under the IBM Main Menu parallel Centronics as the default interface, 3-16 Coax, A3-41 tray sequencing settings as emulation defaults, Twinax, A3-65 to A3-68 3-47 emulation parameter, A3-22 INDEX-12 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 438 4-12, 4-19 tray 1 orientation submenu map, XES, 3-17 to 3-18 f Coax, A3-28 f A3-33, A3-46 f summary sheet, 3-18 f, 3-28, 4-6 Twinax, A3-59 f, A3-62, A3-70 f sunlight, direct, 1-2 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE INDEX-13...
  • Page 439 3-18 f, 3-26 upgrades, memory, 7-4 font status sheet, 4-8 to 4-10 f using printing, 4-8 4213 menus, 3-1 to 3-57 reading, 4-10 to 4-11 f adjustable paper tray, A1-1 to A1-2 INDEX-14 XEROX 4213 LASER PRINTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 440 INDEX format defaults option, 3-31 tray sequencing mode, 3-47 format margins option, 3-30 to 3-31 Xerox customer service engineer; see Xerox service language option, 3-30 Xerox service, 6-1 to 6-4 line ending option, 3-27 XES; see Xerox Escape Sequences...

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