Xerox 8254E User Manual

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User Guide4-77
5. After installing the media holder plates, make sure that they do not interfere with the media as it is 
fed through the printer.
CAUTIONS:
• If a media jams when using the media holder plates, the plates may be deformed.
If the media holder plates are deformed:
• Do not remove the clogged media by force.
• Stop using the printer.
• Using the printer with deformed media plates may damage the grid roller or print heads. If you 
need to replace media plates, contact your local Xerox dealer.
Note:
•If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer after the media 
holder plates have been installed, the media holder plates should not be used
No.Name
1Roll media
2Media holder plate
3Media loading position
4Platen
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User Guide 4-78
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6. If the plates are not used, return them to their initial positions as shown in the following figure.
No.Name
1Roll media
2Media holder plate
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User Guide4-79
Controlling the Heater Elements
Pre-Heater Menu
Allows you to set up the Pre-Heater temperature to preheat the media before printing. This control is 
active during printing operation.
Note:
•The preset temperature of the Pre-Heater varies, depending on the media. For the preset 
temperature of the Pre-Heater, contact your local Xerox Sales Representative for a 
recommended media list.
1. Follow the procedure below to make changes to the Pre-Heater settings: 
a. With "Ready to Print" displayed, press the [Menu] key. "Setup >" displays in the control panel.
b. Press the [>] key. "Media Type" displays in the control panel.
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User Guide 4-80c. Press the [Enter] key. "Type *" displays in the control panel (where * is the currently-selected Media Type).
d. Press the [Enter] key. "Print mode" displays in the control panel.
e. Press either the [+] key or the [-] key until "PreHeater" displays in the control panel.
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User Guide4-81 f. Press the [Enter] key. "PreHeater  **c" displays in the control panel (where ** is the current Pre-heater 
temperature setting).
g. Press the [-] key to lower the temperature or Press the [+] key to raise it. 
•The minimum temperature is 30C and the maximum temperature is 50C.
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Platen Heater Menu
Allows you to set up the Platen Heater temperature to warm up ink and improve print quality. This 
control is active during printing operation.
Note:
•The preset temperature of the Platen Heater varies, depending on the media. For the 
preset temperature of the Platen Heater, contact your local Xerox Sales Representative 
for a recommended media list.
1. Follow the procedure below to make changes to the Platen Heater settings: 
a. With "Ready to Print" displayed, press the [Menu] key. "Setup >" displays in the control panel.
Setup ItemSettingDescription
Pre-HeaterOff /  to 50° CSets up the Pre-Heater temperature.
1. Roll media
2. Pre-Heater
3. Print head
—
Pressing the [Enter] key saves the setting and shifts to the 
previous menu.
Pressing the [Cancel] key cancels the setting and shifts to 
the previous menu.
 User media menu
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User Guide4-83 b. Press the [>] key. "Media Type" displays in the control panel.
c. Press the [Enter] key. "Type *" displays in the control panel (where * is the currently-selected Media Type).
d. Press the [Enter] key. "Print mode" displays in the control panel.
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User Guide 4-84e. Press either the [+] key or the [-] key until "PlatenHeater" displays in the control panel.
f. Press the [Enter] key. "PreHeater  **c" displays in the control panel (where ** is the current Platen Heater 
temperature setting).
g. Press the [-] key to lower the temperature or Press the [+] key to raise it.
• The minimum temperature is 30C and the maximum temperature is 50C.
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User Guide4-85
After Heater Menu
The 8254E calls this the "Drier menu" but the items and steps are identical.
Allows you to set up the After Heater temperature to dry the printed media. This control is active 
during printing operation.
Note:
•The preset temperature of the After Heater varies, depending on the media. For the 
preset temperature of the After Heater, contact your local Xerox Sales Representative for 
a recommended media list.
Setup itemSettingDescription
Platen HeaterOff /  to 50° 
CSets up the Platen Heater temperature.
1. Roll media
2. Platen Heater
3. Print head
—
Pressing the [Enter] key saves the setting and shifts to the 
previous menu.
Pressing the [Cancel] key cancels the setting and shifts to the 
previous menu.
 User media menu
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1. Follow the procedure below to make changes to the After Heater settings: 
a. With "Ready to Print" displayed, press the [Menu] key. "Setup >" displays in the control panel.
b. Press the [>] key. "Media Type" displays in the control panel.
c. Press the [Enter] key. "Type *" displays in the control panel (where * is the currently-selected Media Type).
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