Xerox 8700x Manual

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Selecting 2- Sided Copy Options  
Use the document feeder or the document glass to copy one or both sides of a 2 -sided original.  
To select 2 -sided copy options:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy.  
2.   Under 2 -Sided Copying, select one of the following:  
−   1->1 Sided  scans only one side of the originals and produces 1 -sided copies.  
−   1->2 Sided  scans only one side of the originals and produces 2 -sided copies. To rotate the 
second sides, t ouch Rotate Side  2. 
−   2->2 Sided  scans both sides of the originals and produces 2 -sided copies. To rotate the second 
sides, touch Rotate Side  2. 
−   2->1 Sided  scans both sides of the originals and produces 1 -sided copies.  
3.   Press the green Start  button.  
−   The docum ent feeder automatically copies both sides of the 2 -sided original.  
−   A message appears on the control panel when it is time to place the next original on the 
document glass.  
Selecting Collated Copies  
You can automatically collate multi -page copy jobs. For e xample, when making three 1 -sided copies of a 
six -page document, the copies are printed in this order:  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  
To select collated copies:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Under Copy Output, touch Collated  if it is not already selected.  
Selecting Uncollated Copies  
Uncollated copies print in the following order:  
1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6  
To select uncollated copies:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
If your printer has a finisher, under Copy Output, touch More . 
2.   Under Collation, touch Uncollated . 
3.   Touch  OK. 
  
						

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Image- Quality Settings  
This section includes:  
•   Specifying the Original Type  ................................ ....................................................................................................... 92  
•   Adjusting Brightness, Sharpness, and Saturation  ................................ ................................................................ 92  
•   Automatically Su ppressing Background Variation  ................................ .............................................................. 93  
•   Adjusting the Contrast  ................................ ................................................................................................................... 93  
•   Selecting Color Effects  ................................ ................................................................................................................... 93  
• Adjusting the Color Balance ................................ ........................................................................................................ 94  
Specifying the Original Type  
The printer optimizes the image quality of the copies based on the type of images in the original 
document and how the original was created.  
To specify the original ty pe: 
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Image Quality  tab, then touch Original Type.  
3.   On the Original Type screen, select the appropriate settings:  
−   On the left side of the screen, touch the content type of the original document.  
−   If known, select how the original was produced.  
4.   Touch  OK. 
Adjusting Brightness, Sharpness, and Saturation  
You can lighten or darken copies and adjust the sharpness and saturation.  
To adjust the image:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the  Image Quality  tab, then touch Image Options . 
3.   On the Image Options screen, adjust the sliders up or down as needed:  
−   Lighten/Darken  lightens or darkens the image.  
−   Sharpness  sharpens or softens the image.  
−   Saturation  makes the image colors more vivid or pastel.  
4.   Touch  OK.  
						

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Automatically Suppressing Background Variation  
When scanning originals printed on thin paper, text or images printed on one side of the paper can be 
seen on the other side. Use the Auto Suppression setting to reduce the sensitivity of the printer to 
variations in light background colors. 
To change this setting:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Image Quality  tab, then touch Image Enhancement . 
3.   Under Background Suppression, touch Auto Suppression . 
4.   Touch  OK. 
Adjusting  the Contrast  
Contrast is the relative difference between light and dark areas in an image.  
To increase or reduce the contrast of the copies:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Image Quality  tab, then touch Image Enhancement . 
3.   On the Image Enhancement screen, adjust the contrast:  
−   Auto Contrast  allows the printer to set the contrast automatically.  
−   Manual Contrast  allows you to adjust the contrast manually. To increase or decrease the 
contrast, move the Manual Contrast slider up or down.  The middle position on the slider, 
Normal, does not change the contrast.  
4.   Touch  OK. 
Selecting Color Effects  
If you have a color original, you can adjust the color of the copy using preset color effects. For example, 
you can adjust colors to be brighter or cooler.  
To select a preset color effect:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Image Quality  tab, then touch Color Presets . 
Note:  This feature is not available when Output Color is set to Black and White.  
3.   On the Color Presets screen, t ouch the desired preset color effect. The sample images show how the 
colors are adjusted.  
4.   Touch  OK.  
						

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Adjusting the Color Balance  
If you have a color original, you can adjust the balance of the printing colors between cyan, magenta, 
yellow, and black before printing your copy.  
To adjust the color balance:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Image Quality  tab, then touch Color Balance . 
Note:  This feature is not available when Output Color is set to Black and White.  
3.   To adjust the density levels of all four colors:  
a.   On the Color Balance screen, touch Basic Color . 
b.   Move the sliders to adjust the level for each color.  
4.   To adjust the highlight, midtone, and shadow density levels by color:  
a.   On the Color Balance screen, touch Advanced Color . 
b.   Touch  the color you want to adjust.  
c.   Move the sliders to adjust the levels for highlights, midtones, and shadows.  
d.   Repeat the previous two steps for additional colors.  
5.   Touch  OK. 
  
						

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Layout Settings  
This section includes:  
•   Specifying the Orientation of the Original  ................................ ............................................................................. 95  
•   Specifying the Size of the Original  ................................ ............................................................................................ 95  
•   Selecting Book Copying  ................................ ................................................................................................................. 96 
•   Shifting the Image  ................................ .......................................................................................................................... 96  
•   Erasing the Edges of Copies  ................................ ......................................................................................................... 97  
• Inverting the Image ................................ ........................................................................................................................ 97  
Specifying the Orientation of the Original  
If you plan to have the copies automatically stapled, specify the orientation of the original.  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Original Orientation . 
3.   On the Original Orientation screen, touch the desired orientation:  
−   Portrait Originals  and  Landscape Originals  refer to the images on the originals.  
−   Upright Images  and  Sideways Images  refer to  the direction the originals are loaded in the 
document feeder.  
Note:  If you are using the document glass, the orientation of the original is as seen before turning it 
over.  
4.   Touch  OK. 
Specifying the Size of the Original  
To scan the correct area of the original, specify the original size.  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Original Size . 
3.   On the Original Size screen, select an option:  
−   Auto Detect  allows the printer to determine the size of the orig inal. 
−   Preset Scan Areas  specifies the area to scan when it matches a standard paper size. In the 
scrolling list, touch the desired paper size.  
−   Custom Scan Area  allows you to specify the height and width of the area to scan. To specify 
an area, touch the Length (Y)  and  Width (X)  arrows. 
−   Mixed Size Originals  allows you to scan standard -size originals of varying sizes. Use the 
diagram on the screen to determine which original sizes can be mixed in the same job.  
4.   Touch  OK.  
						

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Selecting Book Copying  
When copying a book, magazine, or other bound document, you can copy either the left or right page 
onto a single sheet of paper. You can copy both the left and right pages onto two sheets of paper, or as 
a single image on one sheet of paper.  
 
Note: You must use the docume nt glass to make copies from books, magazines, or other bound 
documents. Do not place bound originals in the document feeder.  
To set up book copying:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Book Copying . 
3.   On the Book Copying screen, select an option:  
−   Off  copies both pages of an open book as one image on a single sheet of paper.  
−   Both Pages  copies the left and the right pages of an open book onto two sheets of paper. If 
Binding Edge Erase is required, touch  the arrows to erase up to 50.8 mm (2 in.).  
−   Left Page Only  copies only the left page of an open book on a single sheet of paper. If Binding 
Edge Erase is required, touch the arrows to erase up to 25.4 mm (1 in.).  
−   Right Page Only  to copy only the right page  of an open book on a single sheet of paper. If 
Binding Edge Erase is required, touch the arrows to erase up to 25.4 mm (1 in.)  
4.   Touch  OK. 
Shifting the Image  
You can change the placement of an image on the copy page. This is useful if the image is smaller t han 
the page size. Originals must be positioned as follows for image shift to work correctly:  
•   Document Feeder : Position originals face up, long edge entering the feeder first.  
•   Document Glass : Position originals face down, in the back -left corner of the document glass, long 
edge to the left.  
To change the placement of the image:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Image Shift . 
3.   On the Image Shift screen, select an option:  
−   Auto Center  centers the imag e on the page. 
−   Margin Shift  allows you to specify the position of the image. To specify the amount of shift for 
Side 1, touch the Up/Down  and  Left/Right  arrows. To specify the amount of shift for Side  2, 
touch the Up/Down  and  Left/Right  arrows, or select  Mirror Side  1. 
Note:  You can use preset values that were previously saved by the system administrator. Touch 
Presets  in the lower left corner of the screen, and select a preset from the drop -down menu.  
4.   Touch  OK.  
						

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Erasing the Edges of Copies  
You can erase content from the edges of your copies by specifying the amount to erase on the right, left, 
top, and bottom edges. 
To erase edges on copies:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Edge Erase.  
3.   On the Edge Erase screen, select an option:  
−   All Edges  erases all four edges by the same amount. To specify the amount to erase from the 
edge, touch the All Edges  arrows.  
−   Individual Edges  specifies different amounts for the edges. To specify the amount to erase 
fr om each edge, touch  Side 1, then touch the Left , Right , Top , and Bottom  arrows. To specify 
the amount to erase from each edge, touch Side  2, then touch the Left , Right , Top , and 
Bottom  arrows, or touch  Mirror Side 1. 
Note:  You can use preset values that were previously saved by the system administrator. Touch 
Presets  in the lower left corner of the screen, and select a preset from the drop -down menu.  
4.   Touch  OK. 
Inverting the Image  
You can invert your original, as a mirror image or as a negative image. You c an use one or both of these 
options.  
To invert the image:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Touch the Layout Adjustment  tab, then touch Invert Image.  
3.   On the Invert Image screen, select an option:  
−   Mirror Image  reflects each image left to right on the page.  
−   Negative Image  reverses the black and white values.  
4.   Touch  OK. 
  
						

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Output Format Settings  
This section includes: 
•   Creating a Booklet  ........................................................................................................................................................... 98  
•   Including Covers  ................................ ............................................................................................................................... 98  
•   Specifying Chapter Start Pagination  ................................ ........................................................................................ 99  
•   Adding Inserts  ................................ ................................................................................................................................. 100  
•   Specifying Exception Pages  ................................ ....................................................................................................... 100  
•   Adding Annotations  ................................ ...................................................................................................................... 101 
•   Adding Transparency Separators ............................................................................................................................. 102 
•   Printing  Multiple Pages Per Side  ................................ ............................................................................................... 103  
• Repeating an Image ................................ ..................................................................................................................... 103  
Creating a Booklet  
1.  Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy.  
2.   Touch the Output Format  tab, then touch Booklet Creation . 
3.   On the Booklet Creation screen, touch On . 
4.   To specify 2 -sided originals:  
a.   Touch  Original Input . 
b.   Touch  2-Sided Originals . 
5.   To select a paper tray:  
a.   Touch  Paper Supply.  
b.   Touch the desired tray.  
6.   Touch  OK. 
Including Covers  
You can print the first and last pages of your copy job on different paper, such as colored or heavyweight 
paper. The printer selects the paper from a different tray. The covers can be blank or printed.  
Note:  The paper used for the covers must be the same size as the paper used for the rest of the 
document.  
To select the type of covers and the tray to use for the cover paper:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Under Paper Supply, touch the tray containing the paper for the body pages of the job.  
3.   Touch the Output Format  tab, then touch Special Pages . 
Note:  If Booklet Creation is turned off or the paper supply is set to Auto Select, Special Pages are 
unavailable.  
4.   On the Speci al Pages screen, touch Covers .  
						

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5.   Under Covers Options, select an option:  
−   Front & Back Same  includes front and back covers from the same tray.  
−   Front & Back Different  includes a front and a back cover from different trays.  
From the drop -down menus that appear,  select options for the front and back covers:  
•   Blank Cover  inserts a blank cover.  
•   Print on Side 1  prints on the front side of the cover.  
•   Print on Side 2  prints on the back side of the cover. To rotate the image on side 2 by 
180  degrees, touch Rotate Side 2 . 
•   Print on Both Sides  prints on both sides of the cover. To rotate the image on Side 2 by 
180  degrees, touch Rotate Side 2 . 
−   Front Only  includes only a front cover.  
−   Back Only  includes only a back cover.  
6.   Under Paper Supply, touch the desired tray.  
7.   Touch  OK. 
Specifying Chapter Start Pagination  
If you select 2-sided copies, you can set each chapter to start on the front or back of the page. If 
necessary, the printer leaves one side of the paper blank so that the chapter starts on the specified side 
of the paper . 
To set the start side of particular pages:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Under Paper Supply, touch the tray containing the paper for the body pages of the job.  
Note:  If the paper supply is set to Auto Select, Chapter Starts is unavailable.  
3.   Touch the Output Format  tab, then touch Special Pages  >  Chapter Starts . 
4.   On the Chapter Starts screen, touch the Page Number  field, then use the alphanumeric keypad to 
enter the page number.  
5.   Under Start Chapter, select an option:  
−   On Right Page  specifies the front side of the paper.  
−   On Left Page  specifies the back side of the paper.  
6.   Touch  Add. That page is added to the list on the right side of the screen.  
7.   Repeat the three previous steps to set other pages.  
8.   Touch  Close. The page settings appear  in the list on the right side of the screen.  
9.   Touch  OK.  
						

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Adding Inserts  
You can insert blank pages or pre -printed sheets in specific locations in your copy job. You must specify 
the tray containing the inserts.  
Note:  The paper used for the inserts must have the same width as the paper used for the rest of the 
document. Inserts cannot be added if Booklet Creation is selected.  
To add inserts:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
2.   Under Paper Supply, touch the tray containing the paper for the body p ages of the job. 
Note:  If the paper supply is set to Auto Select, inserts cannot be added.  
3.   Touch the Output Format  tab, then touch Special Pages  >  Inserts . 
4.   On the Inserts screen, touch the After Page Number  field, then use the alphanumeric keypad to 
enter  the page number.  
5.   To specify the number of sheets to insert at that location, touch the Insert Quantity  arrows.  
6.   To specify the paper tray to use for the insert:  
a.   Touch  Paper Supply.  
b.   Touch the desired tray.  
c.   Touch  OK. 
7.   Touch  Add. The insert appears in the list on the right side of the screen.  
8.   Repeat the three previous steps to add additional inserts.  
9.   Touch  Close. The inserts appear in the list on the right side of the screen.  
Note:  To edit or delete an insert, touch the insert in the list, then touch an action in the drop -down 
menu.  
10.  Touch  OK. 
Specifying Exception Pages  
You can print exception pages in a copy job using paper from a different tray. The paper used for the 
exception pages must be the same size as the paper used for the rest of the document.  
Note:  You cannot add exception pages if the paper supply is set to Auto Select, or if Booklet 
Creation is selected.  
To specify the exception pages:  
1.   Press the Services Home  button, then touch Copy. 
Note:  If the paper supply is set to Auto Select, exception pages a re unavailable. 
2.   Under Paper Supply, touch the tray containing the paper for the body pages of the job.  
3.   Touch the Output Format  tab, then touch Special Pages  >  Exceptions . 
4.   On the Exceptions screen, touch the beginning Page Number  field. Then use the alphanumeric 
keypad to enter the starting value for the range of the exception pages.