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Xerox Nuvera User Manual

Xerox Nuvera User Manual (294 pages)

Brand: Xerox | Category: Printer | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Product Symbols
21
Safety and Certifications
27
Radio Frequency Emissions
27
In the United States (FCC)
27
In Canada (ICES-003)
27
In Brazil
28
Regulatory Information for RFID
28
Safety Extra Low Voltage Approval
28
Product Safety Certification
29
Usa
29
Energy Star
29
Power Consumption and Activation Time
30
Certifications in Europe
30
EU Radio Equipment Directive
31
Compliance with EU Harmonics Standard en 61000-3-12:2005
31
Compliance with EU Flicker Standard en 61000-3-11:2000
31
Emergency Power off
32
Electrical Supply
32
Disconnect Device
32
Laser Safety
32
North America
32
Europe EU
33
Operational Safety
33
Maintenance Information
34
Consumable Information
34
Cartridges
35
Vacuum Cleaners - Toner Spill, Clean-Up Actions
35
Material Safety Data
35
Ozone Information
35
Product Recycling and Equipment End of Life Disposal
35
USA and Canada
35
European Union
36
Battery Statement
37
For Business Users in the European Union
37
Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union
37
Removal
37
Turkey Rohs Regulation
37
China Rohs
38
Additional Information
38
About
39
Section 508 Compliance / Keyboard Accessibility
39
Symbol Usage
39
Flash Content
39
Third Party Licenses
39
About Xerox Nuvera 100/120/144/157 EA Production System
40
About the Xerox Nuvera 100/120/144 MX Production System
40
About the Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 EA Perfecting Production System
40
About the Xerox Nuvera 200/288 MX Perfecting Production System
41
Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 EA Perfecting Production System
43
Modules
43
Special Features
44
Module Options
44
Licensed Features
45
Freeflow Print Server and Print Engine
46
Xerox Nuvera EA/MX Production System
47
Basic Configuration
47
Sheet Feed Modules
48
Post Process Module
48
Freeflow Print Server and Print Engine
48
Additional Configurations
48
Finisher Modules
49
Xerox Production Stacker (XPS)
50
Licensed Features
50
Flex Speed Option
51
Loading Paper
51
Paper Tray Programming
52
Solving Image Quality Problems
52
Contacting Xerox
52
Sheet Feed Modules (SFM)
52
Print Engine Module
53
Control Console
54
Multifunction Finisher (MFF) Interface
55
The MFF Pro Plus
55
MFF Professional
55
Multifunction Finisher (MFF)
55
MFF Pro Plus: Insertion Module
56
Automatic Document Feeder
56
Sheet Enhancement Module (SEM)
57
Sheet Retime Module (SRM)
58
Managing System Resources
59
Managing the Printer
59
Printer Menu Selections
59
Managing Paper Trays
60
Managing Finishers
60
What Are Internal and External Finishers
60
Managing Stackers
60
When to Unload Stackers
61
Managing Image Quality
63
User Interface Logging
63
Getting Billing Information
64
Why Would I Need to Access Billing Information
64
To Access Billing Information
64
Reading the Billing Meters
64
Managing System Software and Hardware
67
To Access the Xerox System Install Service Utility
67
To Perform Disk Overwrite
67
Managing the Stock Library
69
Stock Management
69
The Stock List
70
To Set Up/Manage Paper Stock
70
Expected Paper Handling
71
Expected Performance Tables
71
Paper and Tray Performance Matrix -- 20 Lb Standard Paper
71
Paper and Tray Performance Matrix -- 80 Gsm Standard Paper
72
Stock Types Performance Matrix
74
Plain Paper Performance Matrix
76
Paper and Tray Performance Matrix -- Loading Special Stock
76
Paper through Document Feeder Performance Matrix
78
Paper Weight Conversion Chart
80
Setup Paper Trays
83
Paper Tray Programming
83
Tray Confirmation Options
83
To Set a Confirmation Option
84
To Program Paper Trays
84
Xerox ® Nuvera
84
Program and Load Method
84
Load and Program Method
85
Rear Guide Stop for Tray 2 on the 4-Tray Feed Module
85
To Enable a Tray
86
To Disable a Tray
86
About Auto Tray Switching and Setting Tray Priorities
86
Feed until Empty
86
Avoiding Multi-Sheet Feeds When Using Special Stocks
87
Loading Paper
87
Fan the Paper First
88
To Load Paper
88
Loading Special Paper Types
89
Definition of Leading Edge
89
Definition of Trailing Edge
89
Loading Special Stock for Proper Finishing Output
89
Systems with SFM And/Or Insertion Module and BFM
89
Systems with MFF ONLY
90
Systems with SFM Insertion Module and MFF Professional
91
Systems with MFF Pro Plus ONLY
91
More Information about Tabbed Stocks
92
Handling and Storing Paper
92
To Store and Handle Paper
92
Before You Load Paper
93
Using Special Paper Stocks
93
Paper Usage and Expected Paper Performance
93
Setting up Complex Jobs
95
Printing/Copying on Tabbed and Ordered Stock
95
For Systems with a Multifunction Finisher (MFF)
96
For Systems with a DS3500/XPS or BFM Type Finishers
96
For the Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 Perfecting Production System - Using Media Optimization Mode for Tabs
96
To Set up and Use Ordered Stock
97
Load Tray with Ordered Stock
97
Submit Job and Choose Ordered Stock
98
Use Media Optimization Mode to Optimize Job Recovery on Jobs with Serialized Stocks
98
More on Loading Tabbed Stock and Other Special Papers
98
Programming Tabs with 2-Sided Original for Tab Images
99
Supported Tab Media
99
Using the Feed Module Tab Guides
101
Installing the Feed Module Tab Guides
101
Removing the Feed Module Tab Guides
103
More on Printing with Tabbed Stock and Other Special Papers
104
Using Media Optimization Mode on the Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 EA/MX Perfecting Production System
104
Optimizing Productivity for Jobs Containing Pre-Cut Tabs
104
Optimizing Productivity for Jobs Containing Predominantly Large Stock Mixed with Small Stock
105
Direction
106
Optimizing Job Recovery for Jobs Containing Serialized Stocks
106
About Impositions
107
Impositions and Saddle Stitched Books
107
Impositions and Perfect Bound Books
108
Figures
109
To Set Imposition Options
110
Related Hints and Tips
110
Adding Pages to a Document
111
Paper Trays Must be Loaded and Programmed with the Appropriate Stocks
111
Basic Workflow to Insert Pages into a Document
111
System Level (Administrative) Added Pages
112
Adding System Level Pages
112
Enabling System Level Pages
112
Banner Pages
113
Error Pages
113
Job Attributes Report
113
Printing an Image that Extends to the Edge of the Page
113
Edge-To-Edge Printing Workflow Starts at Client Desktop / Driver, and Ends at the Xerox Nuvera
114
Workflow to Enable a "Full-Bleed" Print Job
114
Programming Multiple Stocks in a Single Job
114
To Program a Job to Use Multiple Stocks
115
Adding Pages to Your Document with the SFM Insertion Module
115
To Add Sheets with the SFM Insertion Module
115
Using Background Forms
116
When to Use a Background Form
116
How to Create a Background Form
116
Creating Your Variable Data Document
117
Printing Your Variable Data Document with the Background Form
117
Using Your Client Application and Workstation
117
Using Copy to Create the Final Output Document
117
Using a Background Form from the Freeflow Print Server
117
Managing/Deleting Background Forms
118
Related Hints and Tips
118
When to Unload Stackers
121
How Do I
125
Contacting Xerox
125
Service Code / Serial Number Locations
125
Xerox Remote Print Service Offerings
126
To Submit System Data
126
Telephone Numbers and World Wide Web Address
126
Cru/Maintenance/Consumables Part Names and Numbers
126
Copying Your Document
127
Setting up a Copy Job
128
To Set up a Copy Job
128
To Proof 1 Copy and Hold
128
Copying 2-Sided Pages
129
To Copy 2-Sided Pages from the Document Feeder
129
Basic Copy Workflow Using "Sides Imaged" Programming
129
To Copy 2-Sided Pages from the Document Glass (Platen)
129
Adjusting Output Page Size
130
Managing Copy Jobs: Editing Held Jobs
130
Sample Workflow to Edit a Held Copy Job
130
Making a Stapled Copy Job
131
To Generate a Stapled Copy Job
131
Using the Document Feeder
131
To Load the Document Feeder
132
Using the Multifunction Finisher (MFF)
132
How to Select the MFF Finishing Type as the Output Device
132
Related Hints and Tips
133
Using the Multifunction Finisher (MFF) Pro Plus
133
To Insert Preprinted Sheets on the MFF Pro Plus
133
To Hole Punch Jobs on the MFF Pro Plus
134
Delivering Document Sets to the Stacker
134
Multifunction Finisher (MFF)
135
Basic Finishing Module (BFM)
135
To Send Document Sets to the Stacker
135
To Unload the BFM Stacker
135
What the LED Means
136
In Case of a Jam in the Paper Path or Stapler
136
Making a Booklet
136
To Make a Booklet
136
Related Hints and Tips
137
Printing Pads
138
To Print a Pad
138
Booklet Size Limitations
139
Maximum Booklet Sizes (in Sheets)
139
Why Is There this Limitation
139
Using Offset to Separate Documents in a Stack
139
Offset Choice Terminology
140
To Use Offset to Separate Documents
140
Creating Folded Documents
140
To Make a C-Folded Document While Copying
140
To Make a Z-Folded Document While Copying
141
To Make a Folded Document While Printing
141
Using the Basic Finishing Module (BFM)
141
Select the BFM or BFM Plus Finisher as the Output Device
141
Define Stacker Settings and Other Adjustments Affecting the BFM
142
Enable/Disable Automatic Image Permanence for All Stock Weights
142
Set BFM Stacker Limits
142
Set BFM Registration Values
143
Using the Variable Shaped Tray
143
Related Hints and Tips
144
Using DFA Compliant Finishers through the DS3500/XPS
145
External Finishers Available on the Xerox Nuvera System
146
What Is DFA
146
DFA Configurations and Profiles
146
Managing DFA Configurations and Profiles
146
Select the 3Rd Party External Finisher as the Output Device
146
Changing DFA Configurations for 3Rd Party Finishers
147
To Enable a Different Profile than the One Currently Enabled for a Finishing Configuration
147
To Change from Using Currently Installed Finishers and Enable a New Configuration
147
Related Hints and Tips
148
Related Hints and Tips
149
Adjusting Image Quality
149
To Adjust Image Quality on Copy and Scanned Jobs
149
To Adjust Image Quality on Print Jobs
150
Stroke Thickening (Increasing the Weight or Width of a Character)
150
About Toner Saver
151
About Image Quality for Copy and Scan to File
151
Choosing the Best Original Type (When Scanning or Copying)
152
To Select an Original Type
152
Original Types
152
Rendering Options
152
About Contrast
153
Limits of Contrast Controls
153
Adjusting Contrast (When Scanning or Copying)
154
About Lightness/Darkness
155
Lightness/Darkness Controls
155
Adjusting Lightness/Darkness
156
About Sharpness
157
Sharpness Control
157
Adjusting Sharpness (When Scanning or Copying)
157
Choosing the Best Halftone Setting
158
To Select a Halftone
158
Systems with the Enhanced Line Screen License
158
Editing Images
159
To Edit Copy or Scanned Images
159
To Edit Print Images
159
Erasing Unwanted Marks on Originals
160
Erase Options
160
To Erase an Edge
160
Other Ways to Work with Edge-To-Edge Imaging
160
Reducing or Enlarging Images
160
To Reduce or Enlarge the Image
160
Entering a Custom Reduction/Enlargement Value
161
Shifting the Image
161
To Shift the Image for a Copy Job
161
To Shift the Image for a Print Job
161
Rotating the Image
161
To Manually Rotate the Image
161
Automatic Image Rotation
162
Printing Your Document
162
Supported File Types
162
Related Hints and Tips
164
Printing from the Media Drive
164
To Print from the Media Drive
164
Setting up a Print Job
165
To Set up a Basic Print Job
165
Batch Printing
166
Using Preview to Proof a Print Job
167
Related Hints and Tips
167
See also
168
Printing 2-Sided Pages
169
Basic Workflow to Change "Sides Imaged" Programming at the User Interface
169
Printing a Job from Your Networked PC
169
To Submit a Print Job from Your PC Using a Web Browser
169
To Submit a Print Job Directly from a Networked PC Application
169
Print Drivers and Client Support
170
Print Driver Support
170
Print Client Support
171
Related Hints and Tips
171
Managing Print Jobs
173
To Manage Multiple Jobs Submitted from a Client
174
Basic Job Management Controls
174
Printing with the Parallel RIP Feature
176
How the Parallel RIP Process Works
176
Which Jobs Work Best
176
How to Create a Queue with Parallel RIP Enabled
177
Reprinting a Saved Job
177
To Reprint a Saved Job
177
Printing Directly from a Mainframe Computer with LCDS
178
Enabling LCDS Printing: Overview
179
Verifying the Presence of the LCDS and the Productivity Pack Licenses
179
Related Hints and Tips
180
Related Information
180
Using VIPP
180
What Is VIPP
180
Programming Options
181
Configuring the System to Run a VIPP Job
181
Working with IPDS
181
Verifying the Presence of the IPDS and the Productivity Pack Licenses
182
Printing IPDS Jobs
182
Related Hints and Tips
182
Working with Queues
185
To Add a New Queue on Systems with the Productivity Pack License Enabled
186
To View or Modify Queue Properties with the Productivity Pack License Enabled
186
To View or Modify Queue Properties of a Single Queue (Productivity Pack License Not Enabled)
186
To Copy a Queue with the Productivity Pack License Enabled
186
Using Parallel RIP (on the Xerox Nuvera 200/288 EA/MX Perfecting Production System)
187
Locking/Unlocking a Queue
187
When and How to Use Hot Folders
187
To Activate and Create Hot Folders for a Given Queue
187
To Set or Change the Hot Folder Polling Time
188
Job Definition Format Print Submission Via Hot Folders
188
Scanning Your Document
188
Setting up a Scan Job
188
To Setup a Scan Job
189
Scan to File to a USB Thumb Drive
189
Choosing a Scan File Format
189
Reasons for Saving Your Scanned Document as TIFF
190
Reasons for Saving Your Scanned Document as PDF
190
Setting Scan to File Image Resolution
190
To Set Image Resolution
190
Scan to File Resolution
191
Scanning a 2-Sided Document
191
To Scan a 2-Sided Document
191
Advanced Publishing Features
192
Using Build Job
192
Build Job Is Used to
192
To Use Build Job
192
Understanding Job and Segment Level Programming
193
Job-Level Programming
193
Segment-Level Programming
193
Working with Job Tickets
194
Open a Job Ticket
194
Related Hints and Tips
194
Copying Document Sets with Mixed-Size Sheets
196
If Mixed Size Originals Has NOT Been Selected
196
When the Mixed Size Originals (MSO) Feature IS Selected
196
To Copy Documents with Mixed-Size Originals
196
Saving and Storing Jobs
197
Copy Jobs
197
Scan to File Jobs
197
Print from File Jobs
197
Related Hints and Tips
198
Finding a Saved Job to Print
202
To Find a Saved Job in Job Manager
202
To Find a Saved Job Using Print from File
202
Customizing System Default Options
203
To View Current Printer Default Options for Systems with One Queue
203
To View Current Printer Default Options for Systems with Multiple Queues
203
To Customize General System Settings
203
Using Xerox Freeflow Remote Print Server Software
204
Adding Annotations to Your Jobs
204
To Annotate Print or Copy Jobs
205
Generating a Sample Print
205
To Produce a Sample Print of a Page While the Job Is Printing
205
Sample Print from a Client Computer
206
About Pitch
206
Paper Size/Pitch Relationships
206
Using the Xerox Nuvera with Freeflow Makeready
208
To Print to the Xerox Nuvera from Freeflow Makeready
208
Replacing Consumables
209
Replacing the Developer Waste Container
209
To Replace the Developer Waste Container
209
Dry Ink (Toner)
210
Replacing the Dry Ink Container
210
To Replace a Dry Ink Container
210
Replacing the Dry Ink Waste Container
211
To Replace the Dry Ink Waste Container
211
Replacing the Hole Punch Waste Container
211
To Replace the Hole Punch Waste Container
212
Replacing the Hole Paper Punch
212
To Replace the Hole Paper Punch
212
Hole Punch Module
213
Replacing Staples in the Finishers
213
Systems with Basic Finishing Modules (BFM)
213
Systems with Multifunction Finisher (MFF)
213
To Replace Staples
213
Main Tray Stapler
213
Booklet Tray Stapler
214
Replacing the Fuser Web Cassette
215
Replacing Staples in the BFM
215
To Replace BFM Stapler Cartridges
215
Maintaining Your Xerox Nuvera
217
Power Procedures
217
Powering on the Xerox Nuvera
217
To Power on the Xerox Nuvera
217
Powering off the System
218
To Power off the System
218
Energy Star
218
Power Saver Mode
218
Power Saver Modes and Paper Loading
219
Ways to Exit Low Power Mode
219
Ways to Exit Sleep Mode
219
Restarting the System
219
To Restart the System
219
Using the Pass through Mode Feature
220
When to Enable Pass through Mode
220
To Enable and Use the Pass through Mode
221
To Disable the Pass through Mode
221
Running User Diagnostics
221
To Access User Diagnostics
221
Document Scanner
222
Print Engine
222
Print Engine A1
222
Print Engine A2
222
System
222
System Optimization Customer Setup
223
System: Advanced User Diagnostics
225
Adjustments
225
Managing Paper Curl
225
What Would Cause Paper to Curl
226
How to Manage Paper Curl on Systems Without a SEM
226
How to Manage Paper Curl for Simplex Jobs
226
How to Manage Paper Curl for Duplex Jobs
226
How to Manage Paper Curl Using the Sheet Enhancement Module
227
Use Automatic or Manual Mode
227
How to Set the Auto Decurl Mode for Simplex or Duplex Jobs
227
How to Set the Manual Decurl Mode for Simplex or Duplex Jobs
228
Product Recycling and Equipment End of Life Disposal: USA & Canada
229
Cleaning Procedures
231
Cleaning the Document Glass
231
To Clean the Document Glass
231
Cleaning the Document Feeder
232
To Clean the Document Feeder
232
Cleaning Dry Ink (Toner) Spills
232
Cleaning the Display
233
To Clean the Display
233
Cleaning the 'Optical' Mouse
233
To Clean the 'Optical' Mouse
233
Cleaning the Keyboard
234
To Clean the Keyboard
234
Problem Solving
235
Mode Indicator Icons
235
Fault Messages
236
Attention Light
236
Paper Curling
236
Poor or Slow System Performance
236
Related Hints and Tips
236
Restart Procedures
237
Improving Print Speed and Productivity
237
Improving Print Speed Performance
238
Use the Parallel RIP Feature for Complex Documents
238
Enable the Wide Stock Feature When Printing 9.25 Inches or 9.5 Inches Wide Stock
238
How Page/Image Size Affects Pitch
238
PDF to PS Conversion
238
Variable Data Image Caching
238
Solving Image Quality Problems
238
Image Quality and System Maintenance
239
Solving Dark or Light Image Problems
239
Removing Moiré Patterns from Images (When Scanning or Copying)
239
Suggestions for Removing Moiré Patterns
240
About Halftones and Gray Levels
241
Removing Lines, Streaks or Shadows (When Copying or Scanning)
241
To Remove Lines, Streaks or Shadows
241
Correcting Posterization (When Scanning or Copying)
242
To Correct Posterization
242
About Posterization and Gray Levels
242
Correcting Halo (When Scanning or Copying)
243
To Decrease Sharpening
244
Removing Background Artifacts (When Scanning or Copying)
244
To Remove Background Artifacts
244
Removing Image Show through (When Scanning or Copying)
244
To Correct Image Show through
244
Removing Spots & Specks (When Scanning or Copying)
245
Clean the Document Glass
245
Clean the Document Feeder
245
Recovering Missing Parts of the Image
245
To Recover Missing Parts of the Image
246
Correcting Leading Edge Defects When Printing
246
Removing Drill Holes from Output (When Scanning or Copying)
248
To Remove Drill Holes from Output
248
Clearing Paper Jams
249
Paper Jam Notification
250
Print Engines
250
Clearing Jams in the BFM Plus Area 2
250
Clearing Jams in the Sheet Retime Module
251
Paper Purge
252
Clearing Stapler Jams
255
Stapler Jam Notification
255
To Clear Stapler Jams
255
Access the Main Stapler Mechanism in the MFF
255
Access the Main Stapler Mechanism in the BFM or BFM Plus
256
Machine Specifications
257
Supported Paper
257
Compatible Stock Types
257
Paper Size Tables
257
Supported Paper Sizes: Trays 1 and 2
258
Supported Paper Sizes: Trays 3 and 4
259
Related Information
262
Document Feeder & Scanner Specifications
263
Document Feeder Paper Capacities and Capabilities
263
Print Engine Specifications
264
Fuser Temperature
264
Registration
264
Printer Resolution
264
RIP (Raster Image Processor) Resolutions
264
Print Quality (Halftone Screens)
264
Print Engine Type
264
Printer Speed
265
Variable Pitch Xerographics for Maximum Throughput
265
Dry Ink (Toner)
265
Paper Sizes Supported
265
Machine Warm-Up Times
266
Freeflow Print Server Capabilities
266
Xerox Nuvera 100/120/144/157 EA Production System
266
Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 EA/MX Perfecting Production System
266
Multifunction Finisher (MFF) Specifications
267
Using the MFF
267
Specifications
267
The MFF Professional Model
269
MFF Stapling
269
MFF Capacities
269
Top Tray
269
Main Tray
269
Bottom (Booklet) Tray
270
Booklet Making
270
Folding Options (Single Sheets Only)
271
Finisher Pause Button
271
To Activate the Finisher Pause Feature
271
The MFF Pro Plus Model
271
Post Process Insertion Tray
271
Hole Punching
271
Insertion Tray Capacities
272
Configurations
272
Xerox Production Stacker (XPS)
273
Basic Finishing Module (BFM/BFM Plus) Specifications
273
Using the BFM
274
Capacities
274
Stacker
274
Top Tray
274
Stapler
274
Specifications
275
Configurations
276
Stapler Specifications
278
Basic Finishing Module Stapler
278
Multifunction Finisher
278
Document Size Requirements
279
Stapling Limit
279
Staple Cartridge Limitation
279
Stock Weight / Maximum Sheets
279
Stapler Maintenance
279
Keyboard, Mouse & Display Specifications
279
Keyboard Specifications
280
Navigating the User Interface Using Only the Keyboard
280
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
280
Special Navigation/Activation Keyboard Shortcuts
281
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mnemonics
287
Mouse Specifications
289
Display (Monitor) Specifications
289
Media Drive Specifications
290
File Submission
290
File Saving/Archiving
290
Electrical and Environmental Specifications
290
Frequency
290
Voltage
290
Amps
290
Receptacle NEMA Part Number
291
Temperature and Humidity
291
Altitude
291
Heat Emission
291
Power Consumption
291
Sheet Feed Modules (SFM)
291
4-Tray SFM Capabilities and Capacities
291
2-Tray SFM (18.5 Inches) Capabilities and Capacities
292
2-Tray SFM (19.33 Inches) Capabilities and Capacities - Available for Xerox Nuvera 200/288/314 EA/MX Perfecting Production System Only
292

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Notices and Safety
5
- Radio Frequency Emissions
  6
- Certifications in Europe
  7
- Electrical Safety
  8
- Laser Safety
  9
- Operational Safety
  10
- Ozone Information
  10
- Product Recycling & Equipment End of Life Disposal
  11
- It's Illegal in the USA
  13
- It's Illegal in Canada
  15
Resources
16
- Documentation and Materials Kit
  16
System Overview
17
Getting Started
18
User Interface
19
Make a Copy
20
Print from File
21
Scan to File
22
Print from a Workstation
23
Job Manager
24
Queues
25
Printer and Stock Management
26
System Messages
27
Basic Maintenance
28

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