Xerox ColorQube 9303 User Manual

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Tray 3
Tray 3 is a high capacity tray. It is intended to be the primary feeder for the most commonly used 
media. This tray is permanently set as a dedicated tray and feeds only A4 or 8.5x11” LEF sized media. 
The following media can be loaded in Tray 3:
• Up to 2100 sheets of 75 gsm or 20 lb paper.
• Weights from 60 to 216 gsm (16 to 56 lb).
•Media types:
• Bond, standard or recycled paper
•Card
•Pre-printed media
• Hole punched paper
• Carbonless paper
Tray 3 must not be used to feed labels, transparencies, envelopes or tabs. Tray 4 (Bypass Tray) can be 
used for these media types.
Note For 80 gsm paper capacities are slightly lower then specified.
Loading Tray 3
Only A4 or 8.5x11” LEF sized media can be loaded. The media size and type requested must be loaded 
in the tray and the settings cannot be adjusted by the user.
Note Your device does not warn you if the wrong sized media is loaded.
CAUTION:A problem may occur if a tray is opened while it is being used to feed media.
1. Opening the tray automatically lowers an elevator in the base of the tray.
2. The media required is displayed on the screen. Ensure the correct media is loaded.
3. Place the media in the tray. Media 
must be positioned against the left 
side of the tray.
• Load pre-printed paper and 
labels face-up and with the top 
towards the front of the device.
• Load hole punched paper with 
the holes on the right edge.
Paper must not be loaded above the 
maximum fill line.
4. Close the paper tray. 
When the tray is closed the elevator rises to feed the media.
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							Tray 4 (Bypass)
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Tray 4 (Bypass)
Tray 4 (Bypass) is a paper tray on the left hand side of your device and can be folded away when not in 
use. It is primarily intended for use as a small quantity, special materials feeder and accommodates 
media of all types including transparencies, envelopes and tabs.
When media is detected in Tray 4 (Bypass) a paper settings screen is displayed. The drop-down menus 
are used to change the size, type and color of the media loaded. The guides automatically detect the 
size of media loaded and the device gives a warning if the guides are not set correctly or a non-
standard media size is used. The following media can be loaded in Tray 4 (Bypass):
• Up to 100 sheets of 75 gsm or 20 lb paper.
• Weights from 60 to 216 gsm (16 to 56 lb).
• Media sizes in the range A5 SEF to SRA3 SEF (5.5x8.5” SEF to 12x18” SEF). Envelopes sizes DL to 
C4 (#10 to 9x12”), all envelopes must be fed Short Edge Feed (SEF).
•Media types:
• Bond, standard or recycled paper
•Card
•Pre-printed media
•Labels
• Transparencies
• Hole punched paper
• Carbonless paper
• Tabs
•Envelopes 
Note For 80 gsm paper capacities are slightly lower then specified.
Loading Tray 4 (Bypass)
Your device alerts you if Tray 4 (Bypass) is selected for a job and the media requested does not match 
the media currently loaded. It also warns you if the tray runs out of paper during a job.
1. Make sure the tray is in the down 
position. For larger media, use the tray 
extension.
2. Place the media on the tray. Locate 
the media to the right edge.
• Load pre-printed paper and 
labels face down and with the 
top towards the front of the 
device.
• Load hole punched paper with 
the holes on the left.
• Load transparencies face down with the white strip on the left.
For information about loading tabs, refer to Pre-Cut Tabs on page 249.
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Paper must not be loaded above the maximum fill line.
3. Make sure that the guides just touch 
the paper.
The paper settings for the tray are 
displayed on the touch screen.
The tray detects the position of the 
side guide to determine the size of 
the media.
4.Confirm or change the settings, as 
required.
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Tray 5
Tray 5 is an optional high capacity paper source. When installed, Tray 5 takes priority as the primary 
paper feeder. This tray is a dedicated tray and as standard feeds A4 or 8.5x11” Long Edge Feed (LEF) 
media. Additional kits can be purchased and enable the tray to take either A4, 8.5x11” or 8.5 x 14” 
Short Edge Feed (SEF), or A3 or 11x17” SEF. The following media can be loaded in Tray 5:
• Up to 4000 sheets of 75 gsm or 20 lb paper (A4 or 8.5x11” LEF), up to 2000 sheets of 75 gsm or 
20 lb paper (additional kits).
• Weights from 60 to 216 gsm (16 to 56 lb).
•Media types:
• Bond, standard or recycled paper
•Card
•Pre-printed media
• Hole punched paper
Tray 5 must not be used to feed labels, transparencies, envelopes, tabs or carbonless paper. Tray 4 
(Bypass) can be used for these media types.
Loading Tray 5
The media size and type requested must be loaded in the tray and the settings cannot be adjusted by 
the user.
Note Your device does not warn you if the wrong sized media is loaded.
CAUTION:A problem may occur if a tray is opened while it is being used to feed media.
1. Press the button to open the door.
Opening the tray automatically lowers an elevator in the base of the tray. Wait for the paper tray 
to lower.
2. The media required is displayed on 
the screen. Ensure the correct media is 
loaded.
3. Place the media in the tray. Media 
must be positioned against the right 
side of the tray.
• Load pre-printed paper face 
down and with the top towards 
the front of the device.
• Load hole punched paper with 
the holes on the left edge.
Paper must not be loaded above the maximum fill line.
4. Close the door.
When the door is closed the elevator rises to feed the media.
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							Tra y  6  ( I n s e r t e r )
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Tray 6 (Inserter)
Tray 6 (Inserter) is an optional paper tray for use with the High Volume Finisher and is used for 
inserting post process sheets in the set. This tray provides a very convenient and efficient way of 
adding pre-printed covers or inserts to a job. The following media can be loaded in Tray 6 (Inserter):
• Up to 250 sheets of 75 gsm or 20 lb paper.
• Weights from 60 to 216 gsm (16 to 56 lb).
• Media sizes:
• A4 or 8.5x11” SEF or LEF
•8.5x13” SEF
•8.5x14” SEF
• A3 or 11x17” SEF
•Media types:
• Bond, standard or recycled paper
•Card
•Pre-printed media
• Hole punched paper
• Clear transparencies
Tray 6 (Inserter) must not be used to feed labels, envelopes, tabs or carbonless paper. Tray 4 (Bypass) 
can be used for these media types.
Loading Tray 6 (Inserter)
A4 or 8.5x11” media may be loaded either long edge feed or short edge feed. Media sizes larger than 
A4 or 8.5x11” must be loaded short edge feed.
1. Place the media in the correct orientation for the job.
The labels on the top of Tray 6 
(Inserter) provide instructions for 
input and output orientations. Refer 
to Orientation of Pre-printed Media 
on page 246. 
2. The paper is registered centrally, to 
the left edge of the tray.
Paper must not be loaded above the 
maximum fill line.
3. Make sure that the guides just touch 
the paper.
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Orientation of Pre-printed Media
It is important to load the media in the correct orientation so that it matches the output. The table 
below compares the various original orientations and how the pre-printed media should be loaded in 
each case. 
Paper Size and 
OrientationOutput RequiredOriginal 
OrientationOutput Tray 
OrientationInserter 
Orientation (to 
match output)
A4, 8.5x11” LEFLong Edge Feed
Stapled Top Left or 
non-stapled
A4, 8.5x11” SEFShort Edge Feed
Stapled Top Left or 
non-stapled
A4, 8.5x11” SEFShort Edge Feed
Staple Bottom Left or 
non-stapled
A4, 8.5x11” SEFShort Edge Feed 
Stapled Top Left or 
non-stapled
A4, 8.5x11” LEFBooklets From 
A4/8.5x11” Long 
Edge Feed Originals
A3/A4 11x17”/8.5x11” 
SEFBooklets from A4/A3 
or 11x17”/8.5x11” 
SEF originals in 
booklet format 
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							Media Types
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Media Types
This section describes the different types of media which can be loaded in your device. For further 
information about media types and specifications, refer to www.xerox.com.
The Ty p e can be selected from a drop-down menu for the adjustable trays. It is important to select the 
correct Ty p e setting for the media loaded in each tray. The device can detect different types of media 
as it travels through the paper path and will halt a job if a mismatch occurs.
The following media types are supported:
•Plain
•Pre-punched
• Transparency
•Pre-Printed
•Recycled Paper
•Labels
• Heavyweight
• Extra Heavyweight
•Pre-Cut Tabs
•Envelopes
Plain
This media type is used for plain and colored paper, as well as lightweight card. It is also the option 
used when loading carbonless paper.
The following paper types are not recommended:
•Coated papers
•Conductive papers
• Papers containing talc
• Highly glossy paper
• Papers containing wax, stearate or plasticiser
Pre-Punched
This media type is used for hole punched media which has two or more holes along one edge for use in 
ring binders and notebooks. To ensure ink is not placed where the holes occur, a small deletion is 
applied to the binding edge of the image.
• Load pre-punched paper with the holes on the right edge in Trays 1, 2, 3 and Tray 6 (Inserter).
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• Load pre-punched paper with the holes on the left edge in Tray 4 (Bypass) and Tray 5.
Note If the deletion will affect the output image, refer to the Copy guide for instructions on using 
Image Shift.
CAUTION:Before loading the media make sure that any plugs (the round pieces cut out of the 
paper to create the holes) do not remain in the stack. If they get into the system they can cause 
jams and can also damage the internal components of the device. Fan the media to help separate 
the individual sheets.
Transparencies
Transparencies are used to create images that can be projected on to a screen for presentations, or as 
covers. Transparencies are made of polyester film coated with a chemical substance. Clear 
transparencies allow maximum presentation space.
Note Only Tray 4 (Bypass) can be 
used to feed transparencies.
• Load transparencies which have a 
white strip along one edge with the 
strip to the left and on the underside 
of the transparencies.
• Fan transparencies to stop them 
sticking together.
• Load transparencies on top of a small 
stack of same-size paper.
If a coating of oil remains on the transparency after printing, remove it with a lint free cloth.
Pre-Printed
Use this option for pre-printed paper such as letterheads and forms.
• Load pre-printed paper face up and with the top towards the front of the device in Trays 1, 2, 3 
and Tray 6 (Inserter).
• Load pre-printed paper face down and with the top towards the front of the device in Tray 4 
(Bypass) and Tray 5.
Recycled Paper
Use this option for any Recycled paper being loaded in the trays.
The device supports recycled media that has been designed for laser and solid ink devices, such as 
Xerox Recycled paper. 
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Labels
Labels consist of three layers, the face 
sheet, pressure sensitive adhesive and the 
backing or release sheet. The device 
supports labels that have been designed 
for laser and solid ink devices, such as 
Xerox Labels. The adhesives are designed 
to withstand the higher temperatures of 
these devices without bleeding and 
causing spotting or damage to the internal 
components.
Note Dry gum labels (those that 
require moistening before being applied) can cause dry particles of glue to detach from the 
backing and should not be used.
The labels should be left in the printing environment overnight before using it in the printer to allow it 
to adjust to the ambient temperature.
• Load labels face up and with the top towards the front of the device in Trays 1 and 2.
• Load labels face down and with the top towards the front of the device in Tray 4 (Bypass).
Note Do not fan the label sheets before use unless the package instructs you to do so. If jamming 
or multi-sheet feeding occurs shuffle the labels before loading.
Heavyweight and Extra Heavyweight
Use this paper type for feeding heavyweight and card. The maximum weight which can be fed is 
216 gsm (56 lb).
Pre-Cut Tabs
Tabs are used as dividers in documents. Your device can accommodate tabs with 1 to 10 tabs and 
weights of up to 200 gsm (53 lb).
• Do not use tabs with bent corners. 
They can cause feeding related 
problems. If a tab is bent, remove it 
from the set and replace it with an 
undamaged tab in the same position.
• Tabs can only be loaded into Tray 4 
(Bypass).
• The tabs must be loaded with the tab 
1 on the top, with the tab to the left.
•Use the Special Pages, Inserts option 
in Copy or the Printer Driver to 
program inserts where the tabs are required. Refer to the Copy or Print guide for information.
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Envelopes
Printing on envelopes is available using 
Tray 4 (Bypass) only. Envelopes should not 
be used in Trays 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 (Inserter).
• Place the envelopes in Tray 4 (Bypass) 
fa c e  d o w n .  
• Envelopes must always be fed Short 
Edge Feed (SEF). 
• The flaps should ALWAYS be closed. 
Flap edge should be to the left or 
towards the front.
Your device can feed the following types of envelopes:
Acceptable Types
• Diamond/Banker
• Wallet
• Business envelopes with diagonal seams
• Baronial
• Booklet
Weight
• Lightweight and medium weight
Sizes
•DL, C5, C4
• Commercial #10, 6x9”, 9x12”
Acceptable Sealing
•Gummed
• Press and Seal
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