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IBM Network Color Printer:
Operator’s Guide
Quick Start
Task Where to Look
page xiii
Requesting service
page 1–4
Ordering features and supplies
page 2–2
Choosing paper
page 2–5
Storing paper
page 2–6
Handling transparencies
page 3–2
Loading paper
page 3–9
Loading transparencies
page 5–4
Replacing a toner cartridge
page 6–2
Diagnosing problems
page 6–3
Clearing paper jams
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NOTE Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page vii. Second Edition (June 1996) This edition applies to the IBM Network Color Printer:Operator’s Guide. This publication may contain references to, or information about, IBM products (machines or programs) or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such
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Table of Contents Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 2. Choosing and Storing Paper and Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Paper You Should Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Paper You Should Not Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Understanding the Printable Area on a Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Handling and Storing Paper
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Setting the Power Savings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23 Using the Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24 Changing the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24 Language Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24 Chapter 5. Replacing Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Storing an
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Understanding Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7 Understanding Operator Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Chapter 8. Maintaining the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Cleaning the Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3 Cleaning the Pap
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Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM licensed product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any of IBM’s intellectual property rights may be used instead of the IBM product. Evalua
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors (IBM partnumber 68X3949 or its equivalent for PC parallel) must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsib
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x IBM Network Color Printer Operator’s Guide
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Preface This publication tells you how to perform tasks such as loading paper, loading transparencies, removing paper jams, changing paper size, and other similar tasks. Audience This publication is intended for a key operator who maintains the printer and orders supplies, and for all users who replace supplies and who submit print jobs to this printer. Organization and Contents of this Publication This publication includes the following chapters: • Chapter 1, “Welcome to the IBM Network Col
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Terminology Common Phrases This guide refers to the IBM Network Color Printer as the printer. Additionally, the Network Print Server feature is referred to as the NPS. Paper Input and Output Receptacles Input receptacles are called trays, such as tray 1, tray 2, and auxiliary tray. Output receptacles are called output trays. Safety Notices There are 3 levels of safety notices: • DANGER calls attention to a situation that is potentially extremely hazardous to people. • CAUTION calls attention
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Laser Safety This printer complies with the performance standards set the by U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a Class 1 Laser Product. This means that the printer belongs to a class of laser products that does not produce hazardous laser radiation in a customer access area. This classification was accomplished by providing the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser radiation is inaccessible or within Class 1 limits. There are various tool-operated m
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• You may call for service free of charge during the printer’s warranty period. • You can obtain service after the warranty period has expired if you sign a service contract agreement with an authorized service provider. • You also can obtain service on a billable-per-call basis after the warranty period has expired. • Please have your service contract information available when you call. xiv IBM Network Color Printer Operator’s Guide
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Chapter 1. Welcome to the IBM Network Color Printer This chapter tells you about the printer’s features and parts. This chapter also lists supplies that you can order for the printer and tells you how to turn the printer on and off. This chapter covers the following topics: Introducing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Highlights . . . . . .
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Introducing the Printer This section gives you a general overview of the printer, including highlights and optional features. General Description The IBM Network Color Printer is a midrange workgroup printer. It can produce single-sided black and white prints at a rate of up to 12 impressions per minute (IPM) and full-color prints at a rate of up to 3 IPM. The printer has a cyan-magenta-yellow-black (CMYK), full-color laser processor that prints 16 gray levels per color. The printer prints
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Optional Features The printer has several optional features. See the following sections for more on these features. Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized service dealer for information about the following optional features and how to order them. Optional Tray 2 Paper Feeder (Feature Code 4501) This feature includes a paper feeder unit, a universal paper cassette, and 2 locking pins to fasten the paper feeder unit to the printer body. The universal paper cassette accepts le
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Ordering Supplies This section lists the supplies you can order for the printer and gives you the telephone number you should use when ordering supplies. To order supplies for the printer, call 1-888-IBM-PRINT in the U.S. and Canada. You may also contact your IBM marketing representative for information about how to order supplies. The following table lists the supplies you can order for the printer. Supplies Part Item Description Number Magenta Toner 63H2041 IBM recommends that you use onl
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Supplies Part Item Description Number Transparencies— 63H2046 IBM recommends that you use only IBM transparencies 50-Sheet Letter for the best printing results. Pack Transparencies— 63H2047 Ten 50-Sheet Letter Packs Transparencies— 63H2048 50-Sheet A4 Pack Transparencies— 63H2049 Ten 50-Sheet A4 Packs Relocation Kit 52H0799 The relocation kit contains the packaging, boxing, and instructions that you need to safely move the printer a substantial distance. 60 000-Page Usage Kit (for low 63H1
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Identifying Printer Parts and Controls This section helps you identify each part of the printer. The illustrations that follow show the printer’s parts and controls and what they are used for. Front and Right Sides Shown below are the parts of the printer that you access from the front and right sides. Fuser oil bottle (cover open) The fuser oil bottle supplies the fuser oil that is applied to the fuser rollers during the printing process. Top cover (open) When opened, the top cover gives yo
