Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 Laser Printing SystemsOperator GuideApril 1995720P94000
PRINTER MAINTENANCEnot been formatted, you must format the diskette. Refer tothe “Formatting a diskette” section later in this chapter.For more infor
PRINTER MAINTENANCEc. To copy files from a labeled tape to the system disk,enter the following command:COPY TAPE|CAR LABEL [REVIEW] [disk-id][input-fi
PRINTER MAINTENANCE[disk-id]Identifies the system disk containing the file (DP1:,DP2:, or DP3:). You do not need to enter thisparameter.file-idSpecif
PRINTER MAINTENANCEIf the files you are copying exceed the storage capacityof the diskette, the system displays the followingmessages:** DISKETTE IS F
PRINTER MAINTENANCE• Do not expose diskettes to excessive heat or sunlight, or tomagnets or magnetized objects such as displays, telephones,and so for
PRINTER MAINTENANCE2. Enter the following FLF FORMAT command:FLF FORMAT[DENSITY=HIGH|LOW][,SECTORCHECK=YES|NO][DENSITY=HIGH|LOW]You can buy high-densi
PRINTER MAINTENANCEThe following materials are required:• New pressure roll wiper and drip pan pad• Gloves• Cleaning cloth• Drop cloth for the floor.W
PRINTER MAINTENANCEPlace your hand approximately 1 inch (25 mm) above thefuser area.If you feel heat, STOP, leave the fuser drawer out, and waitfor th
PRINTER MAINTENANCE6. Locate the pressure roll wiper.7. Remove the pressure roll wiper assembly.a. Pull upward on the upper wiper rod to release the r
PRINTER MAINTENANCEb. Remove the lower rod from the springs and lift the wiperassembly away.8. Remove the upper and lower rods from the wiper assembly
IntroductionThe Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 Laser Printing Systems OperatorGuide provides step-by-step instructions on operating and caringfor your Xero
PRINTER MAINTENANCEb. Insert the long rod through the drip pan and the lowerloop of the new wiper.14. Install the new wiper.CAUTION: Make sure that t
PRINTER MAINTENANCEa. Insert the lower rod onto the springs on both ends ofthe pressure roll, as shown below.b. Center the wiper on the pressure roll.
PRINTER MAINTENANCEc. Release the fuser drawer by pressing down on the greenlatch (A).d. Push the fuser drawer in until it latches in place.16. Close
PRINTER MAINTENANCE[time]Specifies the time to set as the system time. Use thehh:mm:ss format in a 24-hour clock. You can separatenumbers by a colon
PRINTER MAINTENANCEThe fifth line reflects the status of the remote input source if thesystem has one and it is active; otherwise, this line is blank.
PRINTER MAINTENANCEIf your LPS uses the HIP and the IBM online channel interfaceconcurrently, the time and status display in the upper right-handcorne
7. Shutting down the LPSThe procedures in this chapter describe powering off your LPS.Powering off the systemThe system has a power saver feature desi
SHUTTING DOWN THE LPSThis affects the entire system: the printer as well as thesystem controller. Do not press the On/off switch on theprinter.Offli
8. Solving problemsFollow the procedures in this chapter if problems arise during theoperation of your LPS. If additional help is required, refer to
INTRODUCTIONRelated publicationsYou can find additional information related to the Xerox4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS in the following publications.Publicat
SOLVING PROBLEMSDiagnostic Test 01The built-in Diagnostic Test 01 is used to verify a malfunctionwhen a fault code indicates transport failure. Test
SOLVING PROBLEMS5. Press the Test switch. The diagnostic indicator illuminates,and the display indicates 01.6. Press the Execute switch. Test 01 s
SOLVING PROBLEMSDiagnostic Test 03Your service representative may also ask you to performDiagnostic Test 03 to check the velocity control servo system
SOLVING PROBLEMSIt is possible for the printer control console to indicate anexisting paper jam, while the system controller display showsthe followin
SOLVING PROBLEMS4. If the system sent waste sheets to the sample tray, removethose sheets and discard them.5. Close any printer doors you opened.6. Pr
SOLVING PROBLEMSClearing area 2ALift the green handle. Remove and discard any paper you find inthis area.Clearing areas 3 through 5When paper jams oc
SOLVING PROBLEMSFollow these steps to clear area 4:1. If there is a jam in both areas 4 and 5, clear area 5 first.2. With your left hand, move and hol
SOLVING PROBLEMS6. Push down on the green release latch.7. Slide the fuser unit back into the printer until it latches intothe closed position.Follow
SOLVING PROBLEMS2. Push and hold the green handle to the left (in the directionof the arrow marked on it). Remove and discard any paperfound there.3.
SOLVING PROBLEMSFollow these steps to clear area 6A of the high-capacity feeder(HCF):1. Open the top cover of the HCF. (Also open the top coverof the
INTRODUCTIONPrinting color jobs If your 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS runs software version V3.8 orXDDI, print jobs you create with color commands print in
SOLVING PROBLEMSClearing areas 8 and 9Follow these steps to clear area 8:1. Open the top cover of the output module as indicated onthe graphic display
SOLVING PROBLEMS2. Pull the green handle down and to the left (in the directionof the arrow marked on it) to hold the assembly open.3. Remove any pape
SOLVING PROBLEMS2. Open the side cover of the stitcher/stacker by pushing thecover to the right (in the direction of the large green arrowat the front
SOLVING PROBLEMSLightweight paper generally requires less pressure whileheavyweight paper requires greater pressure.Paper misfeedsFollow these steps t
SOLVING PROBLEMS5. Remove and discard any partially fed paper.6. Make sure that the paper supply is neatly stacked, the stack isnot higher than the MA
SOLVING PROBLEMSOnly clean the feed belt to correct a problem, not as a routinemaintenance procedure.Follow these steps to clear the feed belt:1. Clea
SOLVING PROBLEMS3. Relatch the paper feeder assembly by pressing down on thebright green dot.4. Slide the paper tray completely back into the printer.
SOLVING PROBLEMS• The number displayed in the Wire Percentage indicator of theprinter control console begins to flash.This happens when the percentage
SOLVING PROBLEMSBlank displayTo prolong the life of the system controller display, the light isturned off, and the display becomes blank when it has n
SOLVING PROBLEMSFollow these steps to restore the communication between thesystem controller and printer:1. Press the Continue button on the printer c
SOLVING PROBLEMSIf you wish to make a copy of the abort data in a file, enterY. This preserves the abort data even if the system rolls overagain imme
SOLVING PROBLEMS3. Check the output in the stacker trays to find the lastcompleted page. Resubmit any jobs that are incomplete.You can save all HIP d
SOLVING PROBLEMS4. PAPER TRAY PROBLEMS5. TAPE PROBLEMS6. OTHER SYSTEM PROBLEMS7. NO OTHER SYSTEM PROBLEMS2. INDICATE SELECTION BY ENTERING NUMBER.W
SOLVING PROBLEMS• Status messages that appear on the printer control console.• Indicator lights that may or may not be lit.• Status codes that appear
A. PaperImportant facts about paperAs the operator of the LPS, you need to be aware of theimportance of taking good care of the paper used in it. Usi
PAPERseparating out a special section, or dividing chapters of areport.• Preprinted paper may be letterhead or may contain forms orlogos.• Transparenc
PAPERFigure A-2. Recommended temperature and humidity forpaper storage The following are recommended paper storage conditions:• 68 to 76 degrees F/20
PAPERTable A-1. Paper conditioningFor example, if you want to move 10 cartons of paper from astorage area with a temperature of 90 degrees F to an op
B. Meter reading and reportingAs the LPS prints jobs, it accumulates and saves usageinformation. Instead of using physical meters, the systemcontroll
1. OverviewThis chapter describes the standard and optional components ofthe Xerox 4050/4090/4650 Laser Printing Systems (LPS), as well asthe tasks yo
METER READING AND REPORTINGFigure B-1. Sample customer billing reportXEROX 4090CUSTOMER BILLING REPORTDATE: MM/DD/YY PAGE 1TIME: HH:MMCUSTOMER ID:MACH
METER READING AND REPORTINGReporting meter reads (U.S.A.)Before you call the Xerox Electronic Meter Collection Center,make sure you have the following
METER READING AND REPORTINGFigure B-2. Month End Meter Read Reporting WorksheetMonth End Meter ReadReporting WorksheetCall:423-6168 (in Rochester, NY)
METER READING AND REPORTING• Always complete each entry with the # sign. When youpress the # sign, the system repeats the information you justentered
METER READING AND REPORTINGTable B-1. Letter-to-number conversion chart**Indicates letters not on the touchtone keypad that wereassigned by this syste
METER READING AND REPORTINGOnce you enter your machine serial number, the systemrepeats it back to you in alphanumeric form. If the number isincorrec
METER READING AND REPORTINGc. If you want to review the data before ending thereporting session, enter **1# to start the review. Referto the “Reviewi
GlossaryA3 International paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm or 11.69 by16.54 inches.A4 International paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm or 8.27 by11.6
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY-2 XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDECME Entry modifying the output printing characteristics of a report ona copy-to-copy b
GLOSSARY XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDE GLOSSARY-3FCB Forms Control Buffer. Controls the vertical format of printedoutput.FCP File Cont
OVERVIEWTable 1-1. Operator task flow overview (continued) Tasks Procedure4. Print a sample, if desired:Chapter and section4. “Printing samples”—Chang
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY-4 XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDEinitialize 1. To prepare a blank diskette so it can accept data. This isusually acco
GLOSSARY XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDE GLOSSARY-5line feed Control character that (unless set to be interpreted as a line end)causes th
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY-6 XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDEorientation In reference to image area, describes whether the printed linesare paralle
GLOSSARY XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDE GLOSSARY-7ppm Pages per minute.Print Description Language See PDL.print file Portion of the syst
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY-8 XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDEsyntax Rules governing the structure of expressions in a programminglanguage. system p
IndexNumerals.25-inch cartridge tape, 1-8, 3-189-track magnetic tapedrivecleaning, 6-4 to 6-9description, 1-7diagnostics, 8-1 to 8-4using, 3-5 to 3-12
INDEXfile reel, 3-5files, copying, 6-11 to 6-15fixed reel, 3-5FLF FORMAT command, 6-17floppy diskette, see disketteFLOPPY RESTORE command, 6-15FLOPPY
INDEXsetting up, 4-2unloading, 5-19 to 5-21overviews,primary operator tasks, 1-1 to 1-2printing task, 4-1 to 4-2ozone information, ivPpaper conditioni
INDEXproblems, 8-18 to 8-19wire, adding, 5-3stitcher/stacker, 1-5 to 1-6Stop button, 1-7STOP command, 4-12SUB DEVICE command, 3-20 to 3-21switchesCE,
OVERVIEW4050 LPSThe 4050 prints at a rate of up to 50 pages per minute with aresolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi). Two 50 MB system diskscome standa
OVERVIEWSystem componentsThe 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS consist of two base componentsshown in figure 1-1. Your system may also have optionalcomponents.
OVERVIEWThe system controller panel shown in figure 1-3 containsimportant controls for operating the printer.Figure 1-3. System controller panelOption
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OVERVIEWFigure 1-5. Printer with the stitcher/stacker optionBoth stacker options also provide a sample tray for additionallimited output. The sample
OVERVIEWGraphic display: Shows the area of the printer that requiresattention.Information button: Press this button for information when i isdisplay
OVERVIEW18-track cartridge tape system (180 CTS)The 18-track cartridge tape system (180 CTS) offers alternative oradditional offline capability for in
OVERVIEWFigure 1-9. LPS with high-capacity feeder 1 HCF2 Feeder tray 33 Feeder tray 4Bypass transportThe bypass transport option enables third-party f
OVERVIEWPCL5, LCDS, and text format files from the front end adapter athigh speed.To process online jobs through a network connection or througha dire
OVERVIEW<LEFT ARROW> Moves the cursor left one space. <LINE DELETE> Deletes the current line. <PRINTER STATUS> Displays printer stat
OVERVIEWKeywordsAll commands begin with a keyword. This word sends a specificinstruction to the system (for example, SAMPLE).You can enter keywords i
2. Setting up the LPSThis chapter describes the procedures for powering up andlogging onto the system.Powering up the LPSFollow this procedure to powe
SETTING UP THE LPSWhen the booting process is complete, the system controllerdisplays the following messages: XEROX 4090LASER PRINTING SYSTEMVersion V
3. Setting up print job sourcesYou can transmit print jobs to the system from one of foursources:• From a magnetic tape. This is known as an offline
NoticesLaser safetyThe Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 Laser Printing Systems (LPS) arecertified to comply with laser performance standards set by theU.S. D
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESWrite protection of 9-track magnetic tapesWrite protected 9-track magnetic tapes have a removable write-enable ring that f
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES• Do not write on a tape cartridge label while it is on thecartridge. If you want to change a label, write a new label,re
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES2. Hold the cartridge with the smooth side on top and theleader block toward the drive.3. Insert the cartridge into the en
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES2. To remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive, movethe lever counterclockwise to the open position. The floppy
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES5a and 5b Air bearingsTwo air bearing sensor assemblies (upper [b] and lower [a] airbearings) are used to guide the tape
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESFigure 3-4 Control panel switches• Logic Off switch and indicatorIf pressed while the magnetic tape drive is powered on,lo
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES• Unload switchIf a tape is loaded, press the Reset switch and then theUnload switch to unload the tape completely from th
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES• Step switchWhen the magnetic tape drive is in diagnostic test mode,press the Step switch to advance diagnostic test numb
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES2. Press the file reel latch until it clicks, to relatch the hub andlock the reel in place.3. Carefully unwind about 3 to
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES5. Insert your index finger through one of the holes in the fixedreel to hold the leading edge of the tape firmly against
NOTICES• Attempt any maintenance function that is not specificallydescribed in this guide.• Remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws.
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESthis by entering MTU 0 or MTU 1. The unit number isassigned to the tape drive at installation by a servicerepresentative.
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESUsing the 18-track 180 Cartridge Tape SystemThe 18-track 180 Cartridge Tape System (CTS) is an alternative tothe 9-track m
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESLocating CTS componentsFigure 3-6 shows the components of the CTS.Figure 3-6. Components of the CTS1 Tape transportThe tap
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES2 Power on/off switchUnder normal circumstances, the power switch is used topower the tape system on and off. When you pu
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESmode. While the tape drive is ready and online to the LPS,you must enter the TAPE UNLOAD and REWIND commands.3 Unload but
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES8 Select lightWhen this green rectangle is lit and you can see the wordSELECT, this transport is selected for operation.
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESCLOSE DOOR2. Close the feed slot door by gently pulling down the handleuntil the door latches shut.The operator light goes
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES2. If your LPS is connected to both a 9-track magnetic tapedrive and an 18-track cartridge tape system, you must specifyth
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESTaking a tape offline from the LPSAny time the ready indicator light is off, the CTS is offline fromthe LPS.Press the Read
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESTo identify the 18-track 1/2-inch cartridge tape drive with theCARTRIDGE keyword, enter the following command:SUB DEV SFCT
Table of contentsNotices iiiLaser safety iiiOperational safety iiiOzone information ivRadio communication ivIntroduction xiDocument conventions xiRela
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCES4. Enter CONTINUE I or press <CON>. The followingmessage displays:OS0040 System is “OFF-LINE”Communicating through
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESWhen you enter this command, you can specify one of thefollowing:• 871—Identifies a host in an SNA/SDLC or BSC environment
SETTING UP PRINT JOB SOURCESNote: You may find that HIP is stopped. In that case, enter HIPSTA or HIP START. The system responds with OS1000 READY
4. Printing jobsThis chapter explains the procedures for setting up paper trays,processing a print job, and checking print status displays.Printing ta
PRINTING JOBSTable 4-1. Printing task flow overview (continued)Task Procedure ChapterMaintain print jobs(perform if requestedby the controller)• Add p
PRINTING JOBSPrinting samplesYou can obtain sample prints of the following:• Forms, logos, graphic images, or fonts for reference whencreating jobs.
PRINTING JOBSStarting a print jobBefore starting a print job, make sure the system is set upproperly for that job. Follow the steps in the “Printing
PRINTING JOBS[REPORTS:r1,r2...]The numbers of specific reports within the job you want toprint, or the form name you want to use.You may print selecte
PRINTING JOBSSelecting reports within a jobYou can only select specific reports within a job for offline jobs.If you have not yet entered the START co
PRINTING JOBSEnter one of the following commands:CONTINUE IContinues multicopy printing in sections. When printing iscomplete, assemble the copies of
TABLE OF CONTENTSUsing the 9-track magnetic tape drive 3-5Control panel switches 3-6Powering on the tape drive 3-9Loading a 9-track tape 3-9Placing a
PRINTING JOBSChecking the HIP job queue statusYou can review the current status of your job by entering thefollowing command:HIP SHOW JOBS [parameter]
PRINTING JOBSFigure 4-2. HIP job status displayHost:XNS: READY HIP: STARTED Filemode: All JobsJID# Host name Received Status Job# Time 1 HLCA016 -
PRINTING JOBSChecking job statusTo check on the status of jobs while they are printing, press<JOBS STATUS> or enter the following JOBS command:J
PRINTING JOBSManaging print jobsFor various reasons, you may need to stop the print job that iscurrently running. You can interrupt a job and then re
PRINTING JOBSWith the stitcher/stacker output configuration, a few sheets areheld in the stitching tray when you enter RESET. These sheetsare release
PRINTING JOBSEnter JOBS ALL FULL to display the reports being held in thequeue. An asterisk appears next to the attribute that is causingthe job to b
5. Print job maintenanceThis chapter describes the tasks you perform to maintain thequality of printed copies from your LPS.Adding dry inkWhen the dry
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE7. Insert the new bottle into the printer, pushing the bottle wellinto the recess. 1. Cartridge handle2. Paper seal8. Move the gr
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEAdding stitcher wireContact your service representative if the stitcher is out of wire.This should seldom happen since the repres
TABLE OF CONTENTSChecking the HIP job queue status 4-8Checking job status 4-10Managing print jobs 4-11Aborting a print job 4-11Ending a print job 4-12
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEThe system displays a message showing the current settingsfor the horizontal skew value (measured in dots) and thevertical skew v
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCERefer to the test pattern form shown in this procedure. Notethat the test form is in landscape orientation. You mustmeasure hor
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEChanging paper sizeWhen you change to 8.5 by 14 inch paper after an extended runof 8.5 by 11 inch or A4 paper, run 20 copies of t
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEFollow these steps to load paper for all feeder trays, whetherdual or high capacity:1. Check the Ready to Open indicator on the f
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE3. Press the bright green lever in the direction of its arrow tounlatch the paper feeder assembly.CAUTION: Attempting to move th
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE6. Load paper in the tray. Carefully position the paper in the right-front corner. Avoidfanning the paper unless you are loading
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE8. Relatch the paper feeder assembly by pressing the green dotuntil the assembly clicks into position.9. Slide the tray into the
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEMatching paper size to image sizeCommands to change paper size are written into the print jobswhen they are created. The system
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEYou can display the current trays in a cluster, confirm thepreferred trays recommended by the cluster, or override themand choose
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCECLUSTER ASIZ --PREFER-- --CURRENT-- --STATUS--MAIN A 1 1 HAS TRAYSAUX A 2 2 HAS TRAYSAUTO 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 HAS TRAYSWHITE A 1 2 I
TABLE OF CONTENTSHandling diskettes 6-15Formatting a diskette 6-16Replacing the pressure roll wiper 6-17Setting the time and date 6-24Time and status
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE3. Enter CLU and press <ENTER> to verify that your chosentrays are removed from the current set of any clusters wheretrays
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEChanging the stock in a tray assigned to an active clusterFollow these steps to avoid feeding a job the wrong stock:1. Lower the
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEUsing the FEED commandThe choice of feeder trays for each job can be established eitheras part of the job setup or by you, the op
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCESelecting output traysUse the SELECT command to specify where the system deliversthe printed output. If your LPS has the dual st
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCESAMPLEIf you want to specify an alternative sample tray, enter thetray number as the tray designation, followed by the SAMPLEpara
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCEUnloading output traysYou can unload output trays while the system is printing.When a stacker tray is full, the following occurs:
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE3. If the printer has stopped, resume printing by pressing theContinue button on the printer control console, or press<CON>
PRINT JOB MAINTENANCE2. If the printer has stopped, resume printing by pressing theContinue button on the printer control console, or press<CON>
6. Printer maintenanceThis chapter contains procedures for the tasks you must performto maintain your LPS.Adding fuser lubricantWhen the sensor in the
TABLE OF CONTENTSGlossary GLOSSARY-1Index INDEX-1XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDE ix
PRINTER MAINTENANCEa. Locate the fuser drawer and move the green lever (A)counterclockwise.b. Grasp the green handle on the fuser drawer (B) and pulli
PRINTER MAINTENANCEWARNING: Fuser lubricant contains silicone, which cancause eye irritation upon contact. Wash your hands withsoap and water after
PRINTER MAINTENANCEa. Release the fuser drawer by pressing down on the greenlatch (A).b. Push the fuser drawer in until it latches in place.7. Close t
PRINTER MAINTENANCE1. Upper air bearing2. Tape cleaner3. BOT/EOT block4. Erase head5. Magnetic read/write head6. Lower air bearingThe cleaning supplie
PRINTER MAINTENANCECleaning the reel-to-reel magnetic tape drive Follow these steps to clean the 9-track magnetic tape unit:1. Remove the two plastic
PRINTER MAINTENANCE3. To clean the EOT/BOT sensor, lightly moisten a swab with thehead cleaning solution. As the figure below shows, use theswab to r
PRINTER MAINTENANCE5. Use a swab that you have lightly moistened with headcleaning solution to clean the air bearings. You maycontinue to use the sam
PRINTER MAINTENANCE7. To clean the reel hubs, wipe the three hub pads using aclean, lint-free cloth that you have lightly moistened with thehead clean
PRINTER MAINTENANCECleaning the diskette driveThe diskette drive should be cleaned once each month. To cleanit, you must have the cleaning kit. This
PRINTER MAINTENANCE7. Check off the usage on the label and replace it in itsprotective envelope. Store it with the bottle of solution inthe cleaning
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