Xerox 8264E User Manual

Product Overview
Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
User Guide2-7
8254E Rear Section
No.NameFunction
1AC inletUsed for connecting the power cable.
2Network interface 
connectorUsed to connect a network interface cable.
3USB connectorNot used for this printer.
4Scroller receiverUsed to set the scroller when roll media is used.
5Media feed slotUsed for feeding the media from back to front.
6Ink cartridge slotsUsed to hold the ink cartridges.
7Media guideUsed for feeding media smoothly when the...

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Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
User Guide 2-8
Position and Function of the Heating Elements
Pre-Heater
The Pre-Heater is located at the rear of the printer, between the Roll media and the Print head. It is 
used to preheat the media before printing. This opens the pores of the media, making it more receptive 
to receiving the ink.
Platen Heater
The Platen Heater is located under the Platen, which is directly under the Print head. It is used to warm 
up the ink. This...

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After Heater
The After Heater is located under the Media Guide. It is used to complete the fixation process, making 
the printed media dry to the touch.
No.Name
1Roll media guide
2After Heater
3Print head
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User Guide 2-10
Printer Control Panel
The control panel is used for setting the operation conditions and to display the status of the printer 
and various functions. This section describes the names of each operation key and explains each status 
display, and each function.
Notes:
•Refer to the following for details regarding the use of the control panel.
–When performing menu settings from the control panel: Menu Setups on the 
Control...

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Operation Keys
Note:
•The operation keys are assigned with different names and functions, depending on the 
printer’s status. For details about printer status, refer to Printer Status.
No.NameStandard menu displaySetup menu display
1 [Menu] keyCauses the Setup menu to 
display.•Pressing the [Menu] key causes "Menu 1:   
Setup>" to be displayed.
•This is the first of seven menus that can be 
displayed.
•Pressing the [+]...

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6[Backward↑] keyCauses media to feed in the 
reverse direction.—
[+] key•Used to move the media in 
the forward direction.
•Same key as the [Forward] 
key.•Changes to the previous item in the 
displayed menu.
•The setting is changed to the forward 
direction.
•The numeric value is increased during 
numerical input.
7[Forward↓] keyCauses media to feed in the 
forward direction.—
[–] key
backward direction.
•Same key as the...

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Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
User Guide2-13
Display section
No.NameColorStatusDescription
9Power lampGreenLamp 
ONPower ON.
Lamp 
blinksAn error has occurred.
Error content displays on the LCD.
Lamp 
OFFPower OFF.
10Data lampOrangeLamp 
ON•Analyzing received data.
•Printing in progress.
Lamp 
blinksReceiving data.
Lamp 
OFFData is not being received.
11High lampGreenLamp 
ONThe head height is set to "High."
Lamp 
OFFThe head height is set to "Low."
12Low...

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Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
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Notes:
•When an error requiring restart (a fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all 
lamps blink with an alarm.
Error Requiring Restart
•If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local Xerox dealer.
16Normal lampGreenLamp 
ON•Cleaning Mode is set to "Normal."
•When the Strong lamp is also turned on, Cleaning Mode is 
set to "Economy."
Lamp 
OFFCleaning Mode is set to...

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Preparing For A Job
Introduction
This chapter explains necessary steps to take before using the printer.
Connection
This section explains how to connect the power cable(s).
WARNINGS:
• Be sure to use the power cable(s) supplied with the printer. Using other power cables can cause an 
electric shock or fire.
• Do not use a damaged power cable. It could lead to an electric shock and fire.
CAUTIONS:
• Pay attention to the following points when...

Preparing For A Job
Xerox 8254E / 8264E Color Wide Format Printer
User Guide 3-2
8264E Power Cable Connections
8254E Power Cable Connection
Note:
•Only the cable with the 90
o angle plug will work for the 8254E. The straight cable that is 
supplied with the 8254E’s winder will not work. It will interfere with the media roller.
No.Name
1AC inlets (2)
2Power cables (2)
No.Name
1AC inlet
2Power cable with 90°angle plug
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