Xerox 8700x Manual

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Routine Maintenance  
This section includes:  
•   Adding ColorQube Ink  ................................ .................................................................................................................. 171  
•   Emptying the Waste Tray  ................................ ........................................................................................................... 173  
• Replacing Staple Cartridges ................................ ....................................................................................................... 175  
Adding ColorQube Ink  
When the ink is low, a warning message appears on the control panel. When the ink must be replaced, an 
error message appears on the control panel. You can add ink any time the printer is idle.  
 
Notes: 
•   Keep ink in its packaging until you are ready to use it.  
•   Identify the ink by number, color, and shape.  
•   Do not force the solid ink when inserting it into the printer.  
• To avoid jams, never insert broken solid ink into the printer.  
Order supplies from your channel partner, Xerox representative, or go to the Xerox Supplies website for 
your printer model:  
•   ColorQube 8700 Color Multifunction Printer:  www.xerox.com/office/CQ8700supplies 
•   ColorQube 8900 Color Multifunction Printer:  www.xerox.com/office/CQ8900supplies 
To add ColorQube ink:  
1.   Press the Ink Access Do or Release button. 
  
						

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2.   Open the ink access door.  
 
3.   Place the solid ink into the opening of the appropriate ink loading bin. Do not force the solid ink into 
the bin. Each color is shaped uniquely to fit into the correct bin.  
 
 CAUTION: 
Use of ink other than Genuine Xerox® ColorQube solid ink can affect print quality and 
printer reliability. It is the only ink designed and manufactured under strict quality controls by Xerox 
for specific use with this printer.  
 
4.   Close the ink access door.  
  
						

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Emptying the Waste Tray 
When the waste tray is full, the control panel displays an Empty Waste Tray message.  
To empty the waste tray:  
1.   Open the front door.  
 
2.   Remove the waste tray from the printer.  
 
 WARNING: 
The waste tray can be hot; handle it carefully.  
 
3.   Empty the waste tray in a waste container. Twist the waste tray slightly to dislodge the waste ink. 
The ink is non- toxic and can be discarded as normal office waste.  
 
 CAUTION: 
Do not attempt to reuse the waste ink in the printer; it can damage the printer. This 
damage is not covered under the printer warranty.  
  
						

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4.   Insert the waste tray completely into the printer.   
Note: The waste tray must be out of the printer for more than five seconds to clear the Empty Waste 
Tray message on the control panel.  
 
5.   Close the door.  
  
						

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Replacing Staple Cartridges  
This section includes: 
•   Replacing Staples in the Convenience Stapler  ................................ .................................................................... 175  
• Replacing Staples in the 650 -Sheet Finisher ................................ ....................................................................... 176  
A message appears on the control panel when a staple cartridge is empty.  
Replacing Staples in the Convenience Stapler 
1.  Open the convenience stapler door as shown.  
 
2.   Grip the staple cartridge by the orange handle and remove it by pulling it to the left.  
 
3.   On the new staple cartridge, ensure that the staple strips on top of the stack are complete and flat. 
Remove any partial strips and any strips that are bent.  
4.   Grip the new staple cartridge by the orange handle and insert the cartridge into the stapler until it 
clicks.  
  
						

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5.   Close the door.  
 
Replacing Staples in the 650-Sheet Finisher  
A staple cartridge has two parts: the orange handle cartridge and the staple refill in a case. Both parts 
are customer replaceable. 
To replace the staples:  
 
 WARNING: 
Do not perform this procedure while the printer is copying or printing.   
1.  Open the finisher stapler door at the rear of the finisher as  shown.  
 
2.   Grip the staple cartridge by the orange handle and pull it firmly toward you to remove it.  
  
						

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3.   Pinch both sides of the staple case (1) and remove the staple case from the cartridge (2).  
 
4.   Insert the front side of the new staple case into the staple cartridge (1), then push the rear side into 
the cartridge (2).  
 
5.   Grip the new staple cartridge by the orange handle and insert the cartridge into the stapler until it 
clicks.  
 
6.   Close the door.  
  
						

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Billing and Usage Information  
Billing and printer usage information appears on the Billing Information screen. The impression counts 
shown are used for billing. 
To view Billing and Usage information:  
1.   At the printer control panel, press the Machine Status  button.  
2.   To view basic impression counts, touch the Billing Information  tab:  
−   Black + Color Level 1 Impressions  shows the total number of pages with only black color, or up 
to 1.3%  combined coverage of  cyan, magenta, or yellow. Xerox refers to this coverage as 
Useful Color.  
−   Color Level 2 Impressions  shows the total number of pages with greater than 1.3% and up to 
6%  combined coverage of cyan, magenta, and yellow. Xerox refers to this coverage as 
Everyda y Color. 
−   Color Level 3 Impressions  shows the total number of pages with greater than 6% combined 
coverage of cyan, magenta, and yellow. Xerox refers to this coverage as Expressive Color.  
−   Total Impressions  shows the total number of pages for all coverages a nd colors. 
 
Note: A page is one side of a sheet of paper that can be printed on one or two sides. A sheet printed 
on two sides counts as two impressions.  
 
3.  To view detailed usage information, touch Usage Counters . 
4.   Touch  Impression Counters , then select an option.  
5.   Touch  Close. 
  
						

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Ordering Supplies  
This section includes:  
•   Locating the Serial Number  ....................................................................................................................................... 179  
•   Consumables  ................................ ................................................................................................................................... 179  
•   Routine Maintenance Items  ................................ ...................................................................................................... 180  
•   Customer Replaceable Units  ................................ ...................................................................................................... 180  
•   When to Order Supplies  ................................ ............................................................................................................... 181  
• Recycling Supplies ................................ .......................................................................................................................... 181  
Locating the Serial Number  
To contact Xerox for assistance, you need the printer serial number. The serial number is on the left side 
of the printer frame behind Tray 2. The serial number also  appears on the control panel. Press the 
Machine Status  button to view the serial number on the control panel.  
Consumables 
Consumables are printer supplies that get depleted during the operation of the printer. Consumable 
supplies for this printer are the Genuine Xerox® ColorQube solid ink in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.  
The ink shapes can vary by printer model. Ensure that you order the correct ink for your specific 
printer model.  
 
 CAUTION: 
Use of ink other than Genuine Xerox® ColorQube  solid ink can affect print quality and 
printer reliability. It is the only ink designed and manufactured under strict quality controls by Xerox 
for specific use with this printer.  
For details on adding ink, see Adding ColorQube Ink  on page  171. 
To save ink, leave the printer turned on at all times. For details, see Minimizing Ink Usage  on page 188 .  
						

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Routine Maintenance Items  
Routine maintenance items are printer parts that have a limited life and require periodic replacement. 
Replacements can be parts or kits. Routine maintenance items are typically customer replaceable.  
Routine maintenance item s for this printer include the following:  
•   Convenience Staple Cartridge  
•   Finisher Staple Refill  
•   Finisher Staple Cartridge  
•   Cleaning Unit  
Note:  Standard and extended -capacity Cleaning Units include installation instructions.  
See also:  
Replacing Staples in the  Convenience Stapler  on page 175  
Replacing Staples in the Finisher  on page  176 
Customer Replaceable Units  
Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are print er parts that can be replaced without need for technical 
service intervention. These parts have longer rated lives than routine maintenance items.  
 
Note: Each customer replaceable unit includes installation instructions.  
 
Customer Replaceable Units for this printer include the following:  
•   Feed Roller Kit includes the pick and separator roller for any paper tray, including the 1800 -sheet 
high -capacity feeder.  
•   Tray 1 Separator Pad  
•   Document Feeder Roller and Separator Roller Kit  
•   Scanner with Document Feeder  
•   650 -Sheet Finisher