Xerox Phaser 6180MFP User Manual

Managing the Printer
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
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Managing the Printer
This section includes:
■Checking or Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS on page 11-6
■Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout (Windows) on page 11-7
■Checking Printer Status Through E-mail on page 11-7
Checking or Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS
When the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can check printer status and 
configure settings using a web browser on a network computer. You can...

Managing the Printer
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Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout (Windows)
PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with your Xerox printer driver. It automatically checks 
the printer status when you send a print job. PrintingScout can check the paper size that is 
loaded into the trays, the status of the output tray, and the remaining amount of consumables, 
such as print cartridges.
Starting PrintingScout
Double-click the PrintingScout icon on the taskbar or...

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Checking the Printer Status with E-mail
This section describes cautions when sending e-mail to the printer to check the printer status.
■You can specify any title for the e-mail when checking the printer status or changing the 
printer settings.
■Use the commands described in the next section to create the text of the e-mail.
Protocol Settings > 
E-mailPrinters E-mail 
Address, 
SMTP Server Address,
SMTP Server Port 
Number, 
E-mail Send...

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Commands That Can Be Used in E-mail Text
Use each command according to the following rules:
■Prefix all commands with “#”, and specify the #Password command at the top of the 
e-mail.
■Command lines without “#” are ignored.
■Write one command on each line and separate each command and parameter with a space 
or a tab.
When the same command is written two or more times in one e-mail, the second and 
subsequent commands are ignored.
Example...

Checking Page Counts
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Checking Page Counts
The total number of printed pages can be checked at the control panel. Three meters are 
available: Total Impressions, Color Impressions, and Black Impressions. 
The billing meter counts the number of pages printed properly. Single side print (including 
N-up) is counted as one impression, and 2-sided print (including N-up) is counted as two. 
During duplex printing, if an error occurs after one side is printed...

Moving the Printer
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Moving the Printer
Use the following procedure when moving the printer.
To view precautions and guidelines for safely moving your printer, see User Safety on 
page 1-2.
The printer, configured with the optional accessories, paper trays, consumables and paper, 
weighs 41 kg (90 lb.). When moving the equipment, make sure that there are two or more 
persons carrying it.
When lifting the printer, be sure to observe the following points. Failure...

Moving the Printer
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11-12 1.Turn off the printer.
2.Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables.
Warning: To prevent electric shock, never touch the power plug with wet hands. When 
removing the power cord, make sure that you pull the plug and not the cord. Pulling the 
cord can damage it, which can lead to fire or electrical shock.
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11-13 3.Set the scan bar lock switch to the locked position.
4.Remove any paper in the output tray and return the paper stopper to its original position.
5.Remove any paper in the Tray 1 (MPT), and then close the front cover. Keep the paper 
wrapped and away from humidity and dirt.
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11-14 6.Pull out the paper tray from the printer and remove any paper in the tray, and then reinstall 
the tray. Keep the paper wrapped and away from humidity and dirt.
7.Lift the printer and move it gently.
Note: If the printer is to be moved over a long distance, the print cartridges should be 
removed to prevent toner from spilling and the printer should be packed inside a box.
8.After transporting the printer:
■Unlock the scan bar lock...

Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
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Index
Numerics
2-sided printing, 5-23
automatic, 5-23
binding edge options, 5-24
selecting, 5-24
A
activity report, 8-17
adding
an individual, 8-6
individual speed dial entry, 8-6
address book
creating fax group, 8-8
editing groups, 8-9
Address Book Editor, 3-3
adjusting
copies, 6-12
admin menu
address book, 9-8
admin reports, 9-19
fax settings, 9-13
maintenance, 9-18
network settings, 9-10
parallel settings, 9-12
print language, 9-8
scan to e-mail, 9-19...