Xerox Workcentre 24 Pcl 6 Manual

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6Select Date, then select Change Settings. The Date screen is 
displayed.
7Select the desired Date format.
8Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter the year, month, and 
date.
NOTE: If Cancel is selected, the machine will return to the 
previous screen without saving any changes.
9Select Save. You are returned to the Machine Clock / Timers 
screen.
10To make changes to other settings, repeat the procedure.
11When you are finished making changes, select Close until the 
System Settings screen is displayed.
12Select Exit. System Settings Mode closes.
Setting the Common Settings
This section describes the Common Setting items, which relate to 
the main features on the machine. 
						

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Machine Clock/Timers Setting
This setting allows you to set the time and date. You can also 
determine the duration of time until the Power Saver Mode or 
reset functions engage.
Machine Clock/Timers allows you to set the following items.
DateSets the Date (Month/Day/Year) of the machines system clock to: 
• Date Format - Y/M/D, M/D/Y, or D/M/Y
• Month - 1 to 12
• Day - 1 to 31 
• Year - 2000 to 2099
The date set here is printed on lists and reports. The default is 
2001, January 1.
TimeSets the system clock time (H / M) by 12-hour clock display or 24-
hour clock display.  
• Hours - 0~23 (24-hour clock) OR 1~12 (12-hour clock)
• Minutes - 0~59.  
• Set AM or PM if it is a 12-hour clock display.
The time set here will be printed on lists and reports. The default is 
12-hour clock display, 0:00 AM.
Time ZoneSets the time zone that you are in. Use the up and down arrow 
buttons to set the time difference from Greenich Mean Time.
Daylight SavingsSets whether or not to apply daylight savings to the system clock 
time.
•Adjust Off
•Adjust On 
						

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Auto ClearSets the time to wait before returning the Control Panel to the 
default screen. The amount of time until reset can be set to: 
•0 
OR
• 60 ~ 240 seconds, in 60-second increments.  
Enter the value using the numeric keypad on the Control Panel. 
The default is 60 seconds.
Auto Job ReleaseTells the machine to release the current job to enable the 
execution of the next job when a fault occurs during copying or 
scanning. The job can be executed only in parts of the machine 
that are functioning normally. Set the time to: 
• 0 - do not automatically release the job.
• 240 ~ 5940 seconds (4 ~ 99 minutes) in 60-second 
increments.
Enter the value using the numeric keypad on the Control Panel. 
The default is 600 seconds.
Auto PrintAllows the machine to automatically start print jobs when there 
has been no activity for a set amount of time.  Set the time to:
• 1 ~ 240 seconds in 1-second increments.  
Enter the value using the number keys on the Control Panel. The 
default setting is 10 seconds.
Auto Power SaverLow Power Mode and Sleep Mode are part of the energy-saving 
mode.  As time lapses, the machine lowers power consumption: 
Last Operation -> Low Power Mode -> Sleep Mode. 
• Set the time to Low Power Mode from 6 ~ 240 minutes and 
• Set the time to Sleep Mode from 0 ~ 234 minutes
Both are set in 1 minute increments.
NOTE: Low Power Mode cannot be disabled. The total set time of 
both Low Power Mode and Sleep Mode must be between 15 - 240 
minutes. 
						

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Audio Tone Settings
This determines the conditions under which Audio Tones are 
used.
Audio Tone Settings allows you to set the following items.
Control Panel Select ToneSets the tone when a button is selected on the display.  It can be 
set to: 
•Off 
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal.
Control Panel Alert ToneSets the tone when an incorrect button was selected, or an 
operation was attempted during an error.  It can be set to:
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal.
Machine Ready ToneSets the tone when the machine is ready for copying or printing.  It 
can be set to: 
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud 
The default is Normal.
Copy Job Complete ToneSets the tone when copying has been completed successfully.  It 
can be set to: 
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal. 
						

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Non-Copy Job Complete
ToneSets the tone when a job other than copying has been completed 
successfully.  It can be set to: 
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal.
Fault ToneSets the tone when a fault occurs and the job is held in a faulted 
state.  It can be set to: 
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal.
Alert ToneSets the tone when a job finishes abnormally.  It can be set to: 
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud 
The default is Off.
Low Toner Alert ToneSets the tone when the Drum Cartridge or Toner Cartridge has to 
be replaced.  It can be set to:
•Off
•Soft
•Normal
• Loud
The default is Normal. 
						

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Setting Screen Defaults
This allows you to chose the default screen that is displayed when 
the machine is turned on.
Screen Defaults allows you to set the following items.
Screen Default at Power OnSelect one of the following screens to display as the default 
screen when the machine is turned on:
• Features
• Job Status
• Machine Status
The default is the Features screen.
Features Screen DefaultSelect one of the following screens to display as the default 
screen when Features is selected: 
• Menu - gives you the option to select copy or scan.
• Copy - displays the copy feature tabs.
• Scan - displays the scan feature tabs.
• Fax - displays the fax feature tabs if optional Fax is installed.
The default is the Copy Screen. 
						

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Paper Tray Attributes
This enables you to set the type and priority of paper loaded in 
trays, image quality processing settings by paper type, and other 
paper tray related settings. 
Paper Tray Attributes allows you to set the following items.
Custom Paper NameAllows you to set up to 5 custom paper types. The paper must be 
plain, bond, or recycled. Set a name up to 12 characters long for 
custom paper 1 to 5 using letters and symbols. 
Paper TypeSets up the type of paper loaded in Trays 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 
(Bypass).
• Plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper and Custom Paper 1 
~ 5 can be loaded in Trays 1 - 4. 
Enter the setting on the Numeric Keypad using the numbers listed 
in the following table. 
The default is 14, or Bond Paper.
For more information on recommended paper types, refer to the 
Recommended Materials List.
SettingDescriptionComments
14Bond PaperColor-exclusive or laser print paper, usually 
24 or 28 lb., such as Xerox Digital Color 
Expressions+ 24 and 28 lb. In general, use for 
81 - 105 gsm paper. 
0Plain PaperOffice environment or multipurpose paper 
usually 18 or 20 lb., such as Xerox Business 
Multipurpose 4200 and Premium 
Multipurpose 4024 20 lb. In general, use for 
64 - 80 gsm paper.
3Recycled PaperEnvironmentally responsible paper usually 18 
or 20 lb. In general, use for 64 - 80 gsm 
paper.
161Custom Paper 1User defined paper name for paper loaded in 
Tray. Responds equivalent to Plain Paper as 
printer default. If using Bond or Recycled 
paper, change the Image Quality value. Refer 
to Image Quality in Paper Tray Attributes.
162Custom Paper 2User defined paper name for paper loaded in 
Tray. Responds equivalent to Plain Paper as 
printer default. If using Bond or Recycled 
paper, change the Image Quality value. Refer 
to Image Quality in Paper Tray Attributes. 
						

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* indicates paper type for Tray 5 (Bypass) only.
163Custom Paper 3User defined paper name for paper loaded in 
Tray. Responds equivalent to Plain Paper as 
printer default. If using Bond or Recycled 
paper, change the Image Quality value. Refer 
to Image Quality in Paper Tray Attributes.
164Custom Paper 4User defined paper name for paper loaded in 
Tray. Responds equivalent to Plain Paper as 
printer default. If using Bond or Recycled 
paper, change the Image Quality value. Refer 
to Image Quality in Paper Tray Attributes.
165Custom Paper 5User defined paper name for paper loaded in 
Tray. Responds equivalent to Plain Paper as 
printer default. If using Bond or Recycled 
paper, change the Image Quality value. Refer 
to Image Quality in Paper Tray Attributes.
16Lightweight *Office environment paper usually 16 lb. In 
general, use for 55 - 63 gsm paper. 
5Transparency *For use with transparencies.
1Heavyweight 1 *Color-exclusive or office environment paper. 
In general, use for 106 - 169 gsm paper.
8Heavyweight 2 *Color-exclusive or office environment paper. 
In general, use for 170 - 220 gsm paper.
12Heavyweight 1 (Side 2) *Color-exclusive or office environment paper 
for use on Side 2 while duplexing. In general, 
use for 106 - 169 gsm paper.
13Heavyweight 2 (Side 2) *Color-exclusive or office environment paper 
for use on Side 2 while duplexing. In general, 
use for 170 - 220 gsm paper.
17Labels *Label special application media.
SettingDescriptionComments 
						

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Paper Tray PrioritySelect the order that Trays 1 - 4 are selected for Auto Tray 
Switching. You can select the priority of each tray: First, Second, 
Third, and Fourth.
The same tray cannot be selected twice. The default is Tray 1 -> 
Tray 2 -> Tray 3 -> Tray 4.
Paper Type PrioritySet the priority of each of the paper types for Auto Tray Switching. 
Set the priority for:
• Bond Paper
• Plain Paper
• Recycled Paper
• Custom Paper 1 - 5
Enter the setting on the Numeric Keypad using the numbers listed 
in the following table.
SettingDescription
255Auto Tray Switching Off
1Highest priority
22nd priority
33rd priority
44th priority
55th priority
66th priority
77th priority
88th priority 
						

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Image QualityDifferent image quality settings can be selected for Bond Paper, 
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, and Custom Paper 1 to 5. 
Enter the setting on the Numeric Keypad using the numbers listed 
in the following table.
NOTE: 16 and 64 are valid numerical values when printing from 
the printer. When making copies using these settings, the result 
will be the same as 8 and 32 respectively.
NOTE: Poor-texture paper refers to paper whose surface is 
uneven when viewed against a strong light.
SettingDescription
1Best suited for color-exclusive bond 
paper
2Best suited for paper used in office 
environments
4Best suited for recycled paper
8Select if small white spots or streaks 
appear when printing on Plain paper 
only
16Select if small white spots or streaks 
appear when printing on Plain paper 
only
32Select if small white spots or streaks 
appear when printing on Plain paper 
only
64Select if small white spots or streaks 
appear when printing on Plain paper 
only
128Your Xerox Customer Support Center 
will set this if you are printing on 
paper that does not fall under any of 
the above categories. Use this setting 
to improve gloss on 28 lb. Bond 
paper.