Xerox DocuColor 12 User Manual

							DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE XI
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Safety Extra Low Voltage Approval
The Xerox DocuColor 12 copier/printer is in 
compliance with various governmental agencies 
and national safety regulations. All system ports 
meet the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits 
for connection to customer-owned devices and 
networks. Additions of customer-owned or third-
party accessories that are attached to the copier/
printer must meet or exceed the requirements 
listed above. All modules that require external 
connection must be installed per the DocuColor 
12 installation procedure.
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							XII DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE
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Certifications . . . in Europe
The CE marking that is applied to this product 
symbolizes Xerox Europe’s Declaration of 
Conformity with the following applicable Directives 
of the European Union as of the dates indicated:
January 1, 1995: - Council Directive 73/23/EEC 
amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC, 
approximation of the laws of the member states 
related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996: - Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 
approximation of the laws of the member states 
related to electromagnetic compatibility.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not 
specifically approved by Xerox Europe may void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment 
to maintain compliance with the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC.
This equipment is not primarily intended for use in 
a domestic environment.
A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives 
and referenced standards, can be obtained from 
your Xerox Europe representative.
WARNING: In order to allow this equipment to 
operate in proximity to Industrial, Scientific and 
Medical (ISM) equipment, the external radiation 
from ISM equipment may have to be limited or 
special mitigation measures taken.
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							DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE XIII
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The following applies to the product when 
equipped with Token Ring or Banyan Vines 
connectivity options:
WARNING:This is a Class A product. In a
domestic environment, this product may cause 
radio interference, in which case the user may be 
required to take adequate measures.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not 
specifically approved by Xerox Europe may void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment 
to maintain compliance with the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC.
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							XIV DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE
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It’s Illegal . . . in the USA
Congress, by statute, has forbidden the copying of 
the following subjects under certain 
circumstances. Penalties of fine or imprisonment 
may be imposed on those guilty of making such 
copies.
1. Obligations or Securities of the United States Govern-
ment, such as:
Certificates of Indebtedness National Bank Currency
Coupons from Bonds Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Silver Certificates Gold Certificates
United States Bonds Treasury Notes
Federal Reserve Notes Fractional Notes
Certificates of Deposit Paper Money
Bonds and Obligations of certain agencies of the
government, such as FHA, etc.
Bonds. (U.S. Savings Bonds may be photo-
graphed only for publicity purposes in connec-
tion with the campaign for the sale of such 
bonds.)
Internal Revenue Stamps. (If necessary to 
copy a legal document on which there is a 
canceled revenue stamp, this may be done, 
provided the reproduction of the document is 
performed for legal purposes.)
Postage Stamps, canceled or uncanceled. 
(For philatelic purposes, Postage Stamps may 
be photographed, provided the reproduction is 
in black and white and is less than 75% or 
more than 150% of the linear dimensions of 
the original.)
Postal Money Orders.
Bills, Checks, or Drafts of money drawn by or 
upon authorized officers of the United States.
Stamps and other representatives of value, of 
whatever denomination, which have been or 
may be issued under any Act of Congress.
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							DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE XV
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2. Adjusted Compensation Certificates for Veter-
ans of the World Wars.
3. Obligations or Securities of any Foreign Gov-
ernment, Bank, or Corporation.
4. Copyrighted material, unless permission of 
the copyright owner has been obtained or the 
copying falls within the “fair use” or library 
reproduction rights provisions of the copyright 
law. Further information of these provisions 
may be obtained from the Copyright Office, 
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20559. 
Ask for Circular R21.
5. Certificates of Citizenship or Naturalization. 
(Foreign Naturalization Certificates may be 
photographed.)
6. Passports. (Foreign Passports may be photo-
graphed.)
7. Immigration Papers.
8. Draft Registration Cards.
9. Selective Service Induction Papers that bear 
any of the following Registrant’s information:
Earnings or Income Dependency Status
Court Record Previous military service
Physical or mental condition
Exception: U.S. Army and Navy discharge 
certificates may be photographed.
10. Badges, Identification Cards, Passes, or 
Insignia carried by Military or Naval personnel, 
or by members of the various Federal Depart-
ments, such as FBI, Treasury, etc. (unless 
photograph is ordered by the head of such 
department or bureau.)
Copying the following is also prohibited in 
certain states:
Automobile Licenses - Drivers’ Licenses - 
Automobile Certificates of Title.
The above list is not all inclusive, and no 
liability is assumed for its completeness or 
accuracy. In case of doubt, consult your 
attorney.
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It’s Illegal . . . in Canada
Parliament, by statute, has forbidden the copying 
of the following subjects under certain 
circumstances. Penalties of fines or imprisonment 
may be imposed on those guilty of making such 
copies. 
1. Current bank notes or current paper money.
2. Obligations or securities of a government or bank.
3. Exchequer bill paper or revenue paper.
4. The public seal of Canada or of a province, or the seal 
of a public body or authority in Canada, or of a court of 
law.
5. Proclamations, orders, regulations or appointments, or 
notices thereof (with intent to falsely cause same to 
purport to have been printed by the Queen’s Printer 
for Canada, or the equivalent printer for a province).
6. Marks, brands, seals, wrappers or designs used by or 
on behalf of the Government of Canada or of a prov-
ince, the government of a state other than Canada or 
a department, board, Commission or agency estab-
lished by the Government of Canada or of a province 
or of a government of a state other than Canada.
7. Impressed or adhesive stamps used for the purpose 
of revenue by the Government of Canada or of a prov-
ince or by the government of a state other than Can-
ada.
8. Documents, registers or records kept by public offi-
cials charged with the duty of making or issuing certi-
fied copies thereof, where the copy falsely purports to 
be a certified copy thereof.
9. Copyrighted material or trademarks of any manner or 
kind without the consent of the copyright or trademark 
owner.
10. The above list is provided for your convenience and 
assistance, but it is not all inclusive, and no liability is 
assumed for its completeness or accuracy. In case of 
doubt, consult your solicitor.
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Environmental Notices . . . in the USA and Europe
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Xerox 
Corporation has determined that this copier/printer 
model meets the ENERGY STAR
® guidelines for 
energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
® is a US registered trademark.
The ENERGY STAR program is a team effort 
between the Environment Protection Agency and 
the office equipment industry to promote energy-
efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, 
fax machines and copiers. Reducing the energy 
consumption of this equipment will help combat 
smog, acid rain and long-term changes to the 
climate by decreasing the emissions that result 
from generating electricity.
Environmental Notices . . . in Canada
As a participant in the Environmental Choice 
program, Xerox Corporation has determined that 
this copier/printer model meets the Environmental 
Choice guidelines for energy efficiency.
Environment Canada established the 
Environmental Choice program in 1988 to help 
consumers identify environmentally responsible 
products and services. Copier, printer and fax 
products must meet energy efficiency and 
emissions criteria, and exhibit compatibility with 
recycled supplies. Currently, Environmental 
Choice has more than 1600 approved products 
and 140 licensees. Xerox has been a leader in 
offering EcoLogo approved products. In 1996, 
Xerox became the first company licensed to use 
the Environmental Choice EcoLogo for its copiers 
printers, and fax machines.
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Safety Notes ........................................................................................  III
Electrical safety ........................................................................................III
Disconnect Device ................................................................................... IV
Laser safety .............................................................................................. V
Maintenance safety .................................................................................. V
Operational safety ................................................................................... VI
Ozone safety .......................................................................................... VII
Notices.................................................................................................  IX
Radio Frequency Emissions .................................................................... IX
FCC ........................................................................... IX
In Canada ................................................................... X
FCC ............................................................................ X
In Canada ................................................................... X
Safety Extra Low Voltage Approval ......................................................... XI
Certifications . . . in Europe .................................................................... XII
It’s Illegal . . . in the USA ....................................................................... XIV
It’s Illegal . . . in Canada ........................................................................ XVI
Environmental Notices . . . in the USA ................................................. XVII
Environmental Notices . . . in Canada .................................................. XVII
1. About this manual ......................................................................... 1-1
Manual contents .................................................................................... 1-2
2. Getting to know your DocuColor 12 ..................... 1-2
3. Making copies ...................................................... 1-2
4. Basic Copying ...................................................... 1-3
5. Added Features ................................................... 1-4
6. Image Quality....................................................... 1-4
7. Output Formats .................................................... 1-5
8. Job Assembly ...................................................... 1-5
9. Paper ................................................................... 1-5
10. Duplex Automatic Document Feeder ................. 1-6
11. Sorter/Mailbox.................................................... 1-6
12. Problem Solving................................................. 1-6
13. Technical Information ........................................ 1-7
For more information ............................................... 1-7
Conventions used in this manual........................................................... 1-8
2. Getting to know your DocuColor 12 ............................................ 2-1
Introduction ...........................................................................................  2-1
Control Panel ......................................................................................... 2-2
Control Panel Buttons............................................................................ 2-3
Touch Screen ........................................................................................ 2-7
Message area .......................................................... 2-7
Copy quantity ........................................................... 2-7
Contents
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							DOCUCOLOR 12 USER GUIDE XX
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Feature tabs............................................................. 2-8
Touch Screen button types and functions ............... 2-9
Using the Touch Screen ........................................ 2-11
Audio tones.......................................................................................... 2-12
Document Feeder and Document Glass ............................................. 2-13
Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)........ 2-13
Document Glass .................................................... 2-14
Auto Image Rotation ............................................................................ 2-15
Paper Trays and Paper Path ............................................................... 2-16
Paper Trays ........................................................... 2-16
Paper Path Areas .................................................. 2-17
Output delivery....................................................... 2-18
Dry ink (Toner)..................................................................................... 2-19
White border edges on copies ............................................................. 2-20
Ground fault protection ........................................................................ 2-21
Connectivity ......................................................................................... 2-22
Moving the Copier/Printer .................................................................... 2-23
Options and accessories ..................................................................... 2-24
3. Making Copies ............................................................................... 3-1
Overview...............................................................................................  3-1
Power on and off ................................................................................... 3-2
Switching the power off............................................ 3-2
Switching the power on............................................ 3-2
Loading Paper ....................................................................................... 3-3
Paper Trays 1, 2, 3, or 4 .......................................... 3-3
Paper Tray 5 ............................................................ 3-4
Quick copy ............................................................................................. 3-5
Making copies using features ................................................................ 3-6
Preserving your colour output.............................................................. 3-13
Adhesive tapes and adhesives .............................. 3-13
PVC and colour output........................................... 3-13
4. Basic Copying................................................................................ 4-1
Overview...............................................................................................  4-1
Output Colour .......................................................... 4-1
Copy Output............................................................. 4-1
Reduce/Enlarge ....................................................... 4-2
Paper Supply ........................................................... 4-2
Output Colour ........................................................................................ 4-3
Auto Colour .............................................................. 4-4
Full Colour ............................................................... 4-5
3 Pass Colour .......................................................... 4-5
Black ........................................................................ 4-5
Single Colour ........................................................... 4-6
Selecting Output Colour........................................... 4-6
Selecting a Single Output Colour............................. 4-6
Copy Output .......................................................................................... 4-7
Reduce/Enlarge ..................................................................................... 4-8
Percentage options .................................................. 4-8
Auto% ...................................................................... 4-9
Setting basic options................................................ 4-9
Advanced options for Reduce/Enlarge ................................................ 4-10
Preset% ................................................................. 4-10
Variable% .............................................................. 4-11
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