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Contents Contents 1 Printer Information User Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 3 Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Printing Custom Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Defining Custom Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Printing on Custom Size Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 5 Using the Control Panel Menus Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Information This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ User Safety on page 1-2 Printer Specifications on page 1-8 Regulatory Information on page 1-9 Material Safety Data Sheet on page 1-11 Product Recycling and Disposal on page 1-12 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 1-1
User Safety User Safety Your printer and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following information ensures the continued safe operation of your printer. Electrical Safety ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use the power cord supplied with your printer. Plug the power cord directly into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Make sure each end of the cord is securely connected.
User Safety If you notice unusual noises or odors: 1. Turn off the printer immediately. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Call an authorized service representative to correct the problem. The power cord is attached to the printer as a plug-in device at the back of the printer. If it is necessary to disconnect all electrical power from the printer, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
User Safety Operational Safety Your printer and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards.Your attention to the following safety guidelines helps to ensure the continued, safe operation of your printer.
User Safety ■ ■ ■ ■ Place the printer on a level, solid non-vibrating surface with adequate strength for the weight of the printer. It should be within 1° of horizontal with all four feet in solid contact with the surface. The printer weight with consumables is 17.2 kg (38 lb.). Do not place the printer in locations exposed to magnetic forces. Do not place the printer in damp locations. Do not place the printer in locations susceptible to vibrations.
User Safety Moving the Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: ■ Turn off the printer and unplug all power and communication cables before moving the printer. 6125-071 ■ Always lift the printer from the designated lift points. 17.
User Safety ■ Carry the printer without tilting it. Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than 10 degrees to the front/back or right/left. Tilting more than 10 degrees may lead to toner inside the printer spilling out. ■ Do not place any food or liquids on the printer. Caution: Damage to the printer resulting from improper moving or failure to repackage the printer properly for shipment, is not covered by the warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Contents Dimensions 400 (W) x 445 (D) x 389 (H) mm Weight Printer: 17.2 kg (38 lb.) including consumables Warm-up time 30 seconds or less (when power is switched on, temperature: 22° C) However, the printer’s electrical system is ready 10 seconds after switching on the printer.
Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This product has been tested to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or received by this product in a typical office environment. United States (FCC Regulations) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Information European Union The CE mark applied to this product symbolizes Xerox’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: ■ ■ January 1, 1995: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC January 1, 1996: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC This product, if used properly in accordance with the user's instructions, is neither dangerous for the consumer nor for the environment.
Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet For Material Safety Data information regarding your Phaser 6125 printer, go to: ■ ■ United States and Canada: www.xerox.com/msds European Union: www.xerox.com/environment_europe For the Customer Support Center phone numbers, go to www.xerox.com/office/worldcontacts.
Product Recycling and Disposal Product Recycling and Disposal European Union Some equipment may be used in both a domestic/household and a professional/business application. Domestic/Household Environment Application of this symbol on your equipment is confirmation that you should not dispose of the equipment in the normal household waste stream. In accordance with European legislation, end of life electrical and electronic equipment subject to disposal must be segregated from household waste.
Product Recycling and Disposal North America Xerox operates a worldwide equipment takeback and reuse/recycle program. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the program. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment.
Printer Features This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Main Components and Their Functions on page 2-2 Control Panel on page 2-5 Power Saver Mode on page 2-7 Checking Status of Print Data on page 2-8 Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings on page 2-9 More Information on page 2-10 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 2-1
Main Components and Their Functions Main Components and Their Functions This section includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Front View on page 2-2 Rear View on page 2-3 Internal View on page 2-3 Printer Configuration on page 2-4 Front View 7 1 2 3 6 4 5 6125-073 1. Control panel 2. Front cover 3. Button for opening the front cover 4. Manual feed slot 5. Paper tray 6. Toner cartridges 7.
Main Components and Their Functions Rear View 1 2 4 3 6125-075 1. Network connector 3. Power cord connector 2. USB port 4. Power switch Internal View 1 2 4 3 6125-074 1. Fuser 2. Imaging unit 3. Button for opening the front cover 4.
Main Components and Their Functions Printer Configuration Printer Configuration Features Memory Configuration Print Speed (Color/Mono) 6125 64 MB 12/16 sheets/min Resolutions (dpi) Standard 600 x 600 x 1 bit Enhanced 600 x 600 x 4 bit Ethernet Interface 10/100 Base-Tx Manual feed slot (1 Sheet) Standard Paper Tray (250 Sheet) Standard Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 2-4
Control Panel Control Panel This section includes: ■ ■ ■ Control Panel Layout on page 2-5 Display on page 2-5 Information Pages on page 2-6 Control Panel Layout 2 1 3 4 8 7 1. Graphic display indicates status messages, menus, and toner levels. 6 5 6125-076 6. Up Arrow button 2. Menu button Scrolls upward through the menus. Down Arrow button Scrolls to the menu operation. Switches the display between the menus and print screen. 3. OK button Sets the menu values. Also prints reports and lists.
Control Panel Information Pages Your printer comes with a set of information pages to help you obtain the best results from your printer. Access these pages from the control panel. Panel Settings The Panel Settings page displays the current control panel settings. To print the Panel Settings: 1. On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Information Pages, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Panel Settings, and then press the OK button to print.
Power Saver Mode Power Saver Mode The printer is equipped with a Power Saver mode to reduce power consumption when it is left idle. When no print data is received for 30 minutes (default), the printer will enter Power Saver mode. The time ranges that can be specified for the printer to enter Power Saver mode are 5 to 60 minutes. Consumption of power during the Power Saver mode is 5 W or less and the time required to exit from Power Saver mode to a print-ready status is about 15 seconds.
Checking Status of Print Data Checking Status of Print Data Checking in CentreWare Internet Services You can check the status of the print job sent to the printer at the Jobs tab of CentreWare Internet Services.
Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings Displaying Configuration and Paper Tray Settings Print the Printer Settings page to view the current information about your printer: 1. On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Information Pages, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Printer Settings, and then press the OK button to print.
More Information More Information Obtain information regarding your printer and its capabilities from the following sources. Resources Information Source Installation Guide* Packaged with printer Quick Use Guide* Packaged with printer User Guide (PDF)* Software and Documentation CD-ROM Quick Start Tutorials (English only) www.xerox.com/office/6125support Video Tutorials www.xerox.
Network Basics This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 3-2 Choosing a Connection Method on page 3-3 Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Installing the Printer Drivers on page 3-9 This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer. See also: (English Only) Using CentreWare Internet Services tutorial www.xerox.com/office/6125support Using the Windows Printer Driver tutorial www.xerox.
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Overview of Network Setup and Configuration To set up and configure the network: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables. Turn on the printer and the computer. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM.
Choosing a Connection Method Choosing a Connection Method Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and hardware are generally not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.
Choosing a Connection Method Connecting via USB If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. A USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or newer operating system. USB Connection A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.
Configuring the Network Address Configuring the Network Address This section includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ TCP/IP and IP Addresses on page 3-5 Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-5 Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-6 Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-7 TCP/IP and IP Addresses If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/IP addresses and additional configuration information.
Configuring the Network Address Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address: ■ ■ DHCP (enabled by default on all Phaser printers) AutoIP You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off DHCP. Using the Control Panel To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the control panel, select the Menu button.
Configuring the Network Address Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address Note: Verify that your computer has a properly configured IP address for your network. Contact your network administrator for more information. If you are on a network without a DHCP server, or in an environment where the network administrator assigns printer IP addresses, you can use this method to manually set the IP address. Manually setting the IP address overrides DHCP and AutoIP.
Configuring the Network Address Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using CentreWare IS CentreWare IS provides a simple interface to the embedded web server in any networked Xerox printer that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop. For complete information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in CentreWare IS to go to the CentreWare IS Online Help. After setting the printer’s IP address, you can modify TCP/IP settings using CentreWare IS. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Installing the Printer Drivers Installing the Printer Drivers Windows 2000 or Later To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the installer does not launch, do the following: a. Click Start, and then click Run. b. In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE. 2. Select your desired language from the list. 3. Select Install Printer Driver. 4.
Printing Basics This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Supported Paper and Media on page 4-2 About Paper on page 4-5 Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 4-7 Loading Paper on page 4-8 Selecting Printing Options on page 4-14 Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-17 Printing Custom Size on page 4-31 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-1
Supported Paper and Media Supported Paper and Media This section includes: ■ ■ ■ Paper Usage Guidelines on page 4-3 Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 4-4 Paper Storage Guidelines on page 4-4 Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure the best print quality and to avoid jams. For best results, use Xerox printing media specified for your Phaser 6125 printer. They are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your printer.
Supported Paper and Media Paper Usage Guidelines The printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper or other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray. Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet. Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips.
Supported Paper and Media Paper That Can Damage Your Printer Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.
About Paper About Paper Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. In order to use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested paper that is recommended here. Usable Paper The types of paper that can be used on this printer are as follows: Manual Feed Slot Paper Size Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) #10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.) Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.
About Paper Paper Tray Paper Size Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) #10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.) Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Custom: 76.2–216 mm (3–8.5 in.) 127–355.6 mm (5–14 in.) B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm) Paper Type (Weight) Plain (65–120 g/m2) (17–32 lb. Bond) Thin Card Stock (100–163 g/m2) (28–60 lb. Cover) Thick Card Stock (160–220 g/m2) (60–80 lb. Cover) Glossy Paper (100–160 g/m2) (28–60 lb.
Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting the Paper Tray When loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type on the control panel when printing. Note: When you set select None from the Paper Type dropdown in the driver, printing will default to the control panel settings. Printing will be performed only when the settings for the paper size and type configured on the print driver match the settings on the control panel.
Loading Paper Loading Paper This section includes: ■ ■ Loading Paper in the Paper Tray on page 4-8 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 4-12 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray Use the paper tray for a wide range of media including: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Plain paper Card stock Labels Glossy paper Specialty media including business cards, postcards, trifold brochures, and weatherproof paper Pre-printed paper (paper already printed on one side) Custom size paper Envelopes See also: About Paper on page 4-5
Loading Paper Make sure of the following points to avoid any troubles during printing. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not load different types of paper at the same time. Use high quality paper for laser printers to print at high quality. See About Paper on page 4-5. Do not remove or add paper to the tray when printing, or if there is any paper still in the tray. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Do not put any objects other than paper on the tray. Also, do not push or force down the paper tray.
Loading Paper 3. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended. 6125-059 4. Insert all media faceup and top edge first into the paper tray. 6125-097 Note: Do not force the paper.
Loading Paper 5. Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack. 6125-052 Note: Be careful not to bend the paper. When Size Mismatch is set to Use Printer Settings in the driver, you need to set the paper type and size settings for the tray on the control panel in advance.
Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Use the Manual Feed Slot for a wide range of media including: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Plain paper Thin card stock Glossy paper Labels Envelopes See also: Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-17 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot This section describes how to feed paper in the manual feed slot. Make sure of the following points to avoid any troubles during printing. Use several sheets of the media when adjusting the paper width guides.
Loading Paper 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 3. Place the print media into the slot with the print side facedown and the top of the sheet entering the printer first.
Selecting Printing Options Selecting Printing Options This section includes: ■ ■ Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) on page 4-14 Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows) on page 4-15 Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a job. To select printer preferences: 1.
Selecting Printing Options Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows) If you want to use special printing options for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use Enhanced print-quality mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job. 1. With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box. 2.
Selecting Printing Options See the following table for specific printing options: GDI Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Driver Tab Printing Options Paper/Output tab ■ Saved Settings ■ Paper Size ■ Fit to New Paper Size ■ Image Orientation ■ 2-Sided Print, Pages per Sheet (N-up) ■ Output Color ■ Booklet/Poster/Mixed Document/Rotation Layout ■ Margin Shift ■ Printer Status ■ Paper Tray ■ Pape
Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Specialty Media This section includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Printing Envelopes on page 4-17 Printing Labels on page 4-21 Printing Glossy Paper on page 4-26 Printing Custom Size on page 4-31 Printing Envelopes Guidelines ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use only paper envelopes specified in the Supported Paper Sizes and Weights table. Successful envelope printing is highly dependent on the quality and construction of the envelopes. Use envelopes made specifically for laser printers.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing Envelopes from the Paper Tray 1. Gently pull open the paper tray and open the paper guides. 6125-080 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 3. Fan the envelopes to release sheets that are stuck together.
Printing on Specialty Media 4. Insert the envelopes into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the sheets. ■ Place the side to be printed faceup with the top of the sheets entering first. ■ Slide the paper guides to the size of the envelope. 6125-092 5. In the printer driver, select either Envelopes as the paper type or Tray as the paper tray. Printing Envelopes from the Manual Feed Slot 1. In the case of Monarch, insert the envelopes with the side to be printed facedown. 6125-050 2.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Envelopes When Size Mismatch is set to Use Printer Settings in the driver, you need to set the paper type and size settings for the tray on the control panel in advance. See Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 4-7. The way to display the printer Properties dialog box differs according to the application software. Refer to the manual of your respective application software. Using the Control Panel To print on envelopes using the control panel: 1.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing Labels Labels can be printed from all trays. To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. See also: About Paper on page 4-5 Guidelines ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not use vinyl labels. Print only on one side of the sheet of labels. Do not use any sheet where labels are missing; it may damage the printer. Store unused labels flat in their original packaging.
Printing on Specialty Media 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 3. Fan the labels to release sheets that are stuck together. 6125-014 4. Insert the labels into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the sheets. ■ Place the side to be printed faceup with the top of the sheets entering first. ■ Do not load more than 25 sheets. 6125-091 5. In the printer driver, select either Labels as the paper type or Tray as the paper tray.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing Labels from the Manual Feed Slot 1. Slide the width guides of the manual feed slot to fit the appropriate media. 6125-020 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets.
Printing on Specialty Media 3. Insert the label sheets into the manual feel slot. Place the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page toward the front of the printer. 6125-093 4. If necessary, press the paper guides inward to fit the sheets.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Labels Using the Control Panel To print on labels using the control panel: 1. On the control panel, select the paper type: a. Press the Menu button. b. Select Tray Settings, and then press the OK button. c. Select Tray, and then press the OK button. d. Select Paper Type, and then press the OK button. e. Select Labels, and then press the OK button. Using the Driver To print on labels using the print driver: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. From the File menu, select Print.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing Glossy Paper Glossy paper can be printed from any tray. It can be printed on both sides. To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. Guidelines ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not open sealed packages of glossy paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave glossy paper in the original wrapper, and leave the packages in the shipping carton until ready to use.
Printing on Specialty Media 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 3. Fan the glossy paper to release sheets that are stuck together.
Printing on Specialty Media 4. Insert the glossy paper into the paper tray, and adjust the paper guides to fit the paper. ■ Place the side to be printed faceup. ■ Do not load more than 25 sheets. 6125-085 5. In the printer driver, select either Glossy Paper as the paper type or Tray as the paper tray. Printing Glossy Paper from the Manual Feed Slot 1. Slide the width guides of the manual feed slot to fit the appropriate media.
Printing on Specialty Media 2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 6125-021 3. Insert the paper into the tray. Place the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page toward the front of the printer. 6125-079 4. If necessary, press the paper guides inward to fit the paper.
Printing on Specialty Media Printing on Glossy Paper Using the Control Panel To print on glossy paper using the control panel: 1. On the control panel, select the paper type: a. Press the Menu button. b. Select Tray Settings, and then press the OK button. c. Select Tray, and then press the OK button. d. Select Paper Type, and then press the OK button. e. Select Glossy Paper, and then press the OK button. Using the Driver To print on glossy paper using the print driver: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Printing Custom Size Printing Custom Size This section explains how to print on custom size paper, such as long paper using the print driver. Custom size paper can be loaded in each tray. The way to load custom size paper in the paper tray is the same as the one to load standard size paper.
Printing Custom Size 6. To assign a paper name, select the Name Paper Size check box, and then enter the name in Paper Name. Up to 14 characters can be used for the paper name. 7. If necessary, repeat steps 4 to 6 to define another custom size. 8. Click OK twice. Printing on Custom Size Paper Use the following procedures to print using the driver. Using the Driver The procedure to print on custom size paper using the print driver is as follows.
Using the Control Panel Menus This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ Control Panel Menus on page 5-2 Description of Menu Items on page 5-4 Menu List on page 5-11 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 5-1
Control Panel Menus Control Panel Menus This section includes: ■ ■ Menu Configuration on page 5-2 Changing Menu Settings on page 5-3 Menu Configuration The menus that can be accessed from the control panel are as follows: Menu Content Information Pages Use the Information Pages menu to print various types of reports and lists. Admin Menu ■ Network Setup Use this menu to configure the network settings for the printer.
Control Panel Menus Changing Menu Settings Changing the Power Saver Time In this example, you set the transitional time to the Power Saver Mode. 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button at the print screen. 2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until System Setup is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 4.
Description of Menu Items Description of Menu Items This section includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Tray Settings on page 5-4 Information Pages on page 5-5 Billing Meters on page 5-6 Admin Menu on page 5-6 Tray Settings There is one submenu under the Tray Settings menu: Tray. You can set paper size, paper type, or Display Popup for this tray. Common Settings for the Paper Tray Item Description Paper Type Specifies the type of paper loaded in the paper tray. The default is Plain.
Description of Menu Items Information Pages Prints various types of reports and lists. ■ ■ The information pages are printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper into the tray. For the procedure for printing information pages, refer to Printing Information Pages on page 5-5. Reports Description Panel Settings Prints the current control panel settings. Demo Page You can print a sample of the document to check the printer’s performance.
Description of Menu Items Billing Meters Displays the number of processed print jobs on the control panel. The meter is divided according to the color modes. Item Description Color Impressions Displays the total number of pages printed in color. Black Impressions Displays the total number of pages printed in black/white. Total Impressions Displays the total number of pages printed.
Description of Menu Items Network Setup Specifies printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port. ■ ■ The settings in the Network Setup menu cannot be set when entering this menu during printing. You need to restart the printer to activate the new settings. After making the settings, turn off the printer and then turn it on again. Item Description Ethernet Specifies the communication speed and the modes of Ethernet.
Description of Menu Items Item Description Host Access List Specifies blocking the reception of data from certain IP addresses. Reset Defaults Initializes network data stored in NVM. The NVM is a nonvolatile memory that stores the printer settings even after power off. Initializing the NVM will revert the value for each item of the Wired Network menu to default. System Setup System Setup menu is used to make the printer operation settings, such as for alarm and power saver mode.
Description of Menu Items Item Description Auto Log Print Specifies whether to automatically print information about the printed data that has been processed in the printer (Job History Report). Size Mismatch ■ Off (default) Select this if you do not want to print the Job History Report automatically even if the number of print jobs exceeds 22. ■ On Automatically prints a report when the number of print jobs reaches 22. ■ You cannot set this during printing.
Description of Menu Items Item Description Toner Refresh Resolves PQ defects associated with charge problems after low coverage print jobs. Drum Refresh Helps improve imaging unit performance after over exposure to light. Init PrintMeter Initializes the print meter. Initialize NVM Initializes the settings stored in the NVM except for the network settings. The NVM is a nonvolatile memory that stores the printer settings even after the power is turned off.
Menu List Menu List The Panel Settings show the control panel settings. To print the Panel Settings: 1. On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Information Pgs, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Panel Settings, and then press the OK button to print.
Print Quality This chapter includes: ■ ■ Print-Quality Problems on page 6-2 Color Registration on page 6-6 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 6-1
Print-Quality Problems Print-Quality Problems When the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to correct the problem. If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox Customer Support or your reseller. Symptom Faded printouts Reason/Action Multiple colors faded: ■ The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges. Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary.
Print-Quality Problems Symptom Reason/Action Stray black dots or white areas (drop outs) The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit is old or damaged. Replace the transfer unit. The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges.
Print-Quality Problems Symptom Reason/Action Toner smears when rubbed The paper is damp. Replace the paper. See About Paper on page 4-5. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your print driver settings are correct. See About Paper on page 4-5. The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges. Verify that the toner cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary. The fuser is old or damaged.
Print-Quality Problems Symptom Reason/Action Partial blanks, creased paper, or blotted printing The paper is damp. Replace the paper. The paper is outside the recommended specification range. Replace the paper with a recommended size and type. See About Paper on page 4-5. The transfer unit, or fuser, is not installed correctly. Reinstall the transfer unit and/or fuser. The toner cartridges are not Xerox toner cartridges.
Color Registration Color Registration Color registration can be adjusted by the printer automatically, or you can manually adjust it. Color registration should be adjusted any time the printer is moved. Automatic Color Registration Adjustment Use the following procedure to perform automatic color registration adjustment. 1. Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen. 2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 3.
Color Registration Determining Values From the lines to the right of the Y (yellow), M (magenta), and C (cyan) pattern, find the values of the straightest lines. When “0” is the value nearest the straightest line, you do not need to adjust the color registration. When the value is not “0”, follow the procedure outlined in “Entering Values”. Note: You can also use the densest colors of the grid to find the straightest lines. The colors printed at the highest density are those next to the straightest lines.
Color Registration Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration Use the following procedure to enable/disable automatic color registration when a new toner cartridge is installed. 1. Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen. 2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Admin Menu is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button until Maintenance Mode is displayed, and then press the Forward Arrow or OK button. 4.
Troubleshooting This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Paper Jams on page 7-2 Problems With the Printer on page 7-8 Control Panel Error Messages on page 7-11 Getting Help on page 7-14 See also: Troubleshooting video tutorials at www.xerox.
Paper Jams Paper Jams This section includes: ■ ■ ■ Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams on page 7-2 Paper Jams in the Paper Tray on page 7-3 Paper Jams at the Fuser on page 7-6 See also: User Safety on page 1-2 Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams To reduce the occurrence of paper jams, follow the guidelines and instructions in Printing Basics on page 4-1. It includes information about supported paper and media, guides for usage, and instructions for properly loading paper in the trays.
Paper Jams Paper Jams in the Paper Tray Follow this procedure to remove paper jammed in the tray. 1. Pull the jammed paper out of the paper tray, and remove any remaining paper from the tray. 6125-028 2. Close the paper tray. 3. Push the button and open the front cover. 6125-015 Warning: Some components inside the printer, such as the fuser and surrounding area, are hot and can cause burns.
Paper Jams 4. Carefully remove any jammed paper in the printer. Confirm that there are no scraps of paper left inside. 6125-098 Caution: Prolonged exposure to light may damage the imaging unit. 5. Close the front cover.
Paper Jams 6. Remove the tray from the printer, and then carefully pull out any jammed paper remaining inside the printer. 6125-043 7. Insert the tray into the printer and push until it stops. 6125-027 Caution: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Paper Jams Paper Jams at the Fuser 1. Press the button and open the front cover. 6125-015 2. Lift the levers at both ends of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. If the paper is torn, remove any scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. Warning: Some components inside the printer, such as the fuser and surrounding area, are hot and can cause burns. 6125-046 Caution: Prolonged exposure to light may damage the imaging unit.
Paper Jams 3. Open the cover of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. 6125-094 4. Close the front cover.
Problems With the Printer Problems With the Printer If you encounter a problem with your printer, use the following table to troubleshoot and fix the problem. For additional troubleshooting information, see Getting Help on page 7-14. Warning: Never open or remove printer covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in the manual. A high voltage component can cause electric shock. Do not try to alter the printer configuration, or modify any parts.
Problems With the Printer Symptom Reason/Action Print job sent but the light of the Ready indicator is not blinking or on Is the interface cable disconnected? Turn off the power and check the connection of the interface cable. Is the protocol configured? Check the port status of the interface. Make sure the protocol settings are correctly configured in CentreWare IS. See the Online Help for CentreWare IS.
Problems With the Printer Symptom Reason/Action Paper cannot be fed. Paper jams. Multiple paper are fed. Paper is fed at an angle. Paper is wrinkled. Is the paper correctly loaded? Load the paper correctly. For labels, transparencies, or envelopes, fan them well to allow air to enter between each sheet before loading. Is the paper damp? Replace with paper from a new ream. The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. See About Paper on page 4-5.
Control Panel Error Messages Control Panel Error Messages This section describes the messages displayed on the control panel. Messages About Supplies Message Condition/Reason/Action Replace Fuser Time to replace the fuser. 010-351 Replace the old fuser with a new one. Restart Printer 010-359 Fuser Error Restart Printer The fuser is not installed correctly or is not working correctly due to damage or malfunction. Reinstall the fuser. 010-317 The fuser is not installed.
Control Panel Error Messages Messages About the Printer and Other Items Message Condition/Reason/Action Jam at Manual Feed Slot Paper is jammed inside the manual feed slot. Check Manual Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper. Open and close the front cover. See Paper Jams on page 7-2. Open Front Cover Jam at Tray Paper is jammed inside the paper tray. Check Tray Remove the jammed paper. Open and close the front cover. Open Front Cover Jam at Exit Paper is jammed inside the exit of the printer.
Control Panel Error Messages Message Condition/Reason/Action Non-Xerox Toner Incorrect toner. Replace with Xerox magenta toner cartridge. Invalid Magenta Incorrect toner. Replace with Xerox black toner cartridge. Non-Xerox Toner Invalid Black Waste Full The waste container in the yellow toner cartridge is full. Yellow Cartridge Replace the yellow toner cartridge. Waste Full The waste container in the magenta toner cartridge is full. Magenta Cartridge Replace the magenta toner cartridge.
Getting Help Getting Help This section includes: ■ ■ ■ Control Panel Messages on page 7-14 Online Support Assistant on page 7-14 Web Links on page 7-15 Xerox provides several automatic diagnostic tools to help you produce and maintain print quality. Control Panel Messages The control panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. When an error or warning condition occurs, the control panel displays a message informing you of the problem.
Getting Help Web Links Xerox provides several websites that offer additional help on your Phaser 6125 printer. A set of Xerox links is installed in your web browser’s Favorites folder when you install the Xerox printer drivers on your computer. Resource Link Technical support information for your printer, includes online Technical Support, Recommended Media List, Online Support Assistant, driver downloads, documentation, video tutorials, and much more: www.xerox.
Maintenance This chapter includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cleaning the Printer on page 8-2 Ordering Supplies on page 8-3 Managing the Printer on page 8-5 Checking Page Counts on page 8-9 Moving the Printer on page 8-10 See also: Maintenance video tutorials at www.xerox.com/office/6125support Replacing supplies video tutorials at www.xerox.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer This section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print clean printouts all the time. Warning: Be sure to turn off and unplug the printer before accessing the interior of the printer for cleaning, maintenance, or fault clearance. Access to a live printer’s interior can cause electric shock. Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the printer about once a month. Wipe the parts with a wet but well-wrung soft cloth.
Ordering Supplies Ordering Supplies This section includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ Consumables on page 8-3 Routine Maintenance Items on page 8-3 When to Order Supplies on page 8-3 Recycling Supplies on page 8-4 Certain consumables and routine maintenance items need to be ordered occasionally. Each supply includes installation instructions. Consumables Genuine Xerox Toner Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) Note: Each toner cartridge includes installation instructions on the box.
Ordering Supplies To order supplies, contact your local reseller or go to the Xerox Supplies website at www.xerox.com/office/6125supplies. Caution: Use of non-Xerox supplies is not recommended. The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreements, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee do not cover damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies, or the use of Xerox supplies not specified for this printer. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada.
Managing the Printer Managing the Printer This section includes: ■ ■ Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS on page 8-5 Checking Printer Status Through E-mail on page 8-5 Checking/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 also use CentreWare IS to check the remaining volume of consumables and the paper loaded in this printer.
Managing the Printer Setting the E-mail Environment Activate CentreWare IS, and on the Properties tab, configure the following settings according to your e-mail environment. After configuring the settings on each screen, always click Apply and turn off/on the printer to reboot. For details about each item, refer to the Online Help for CentreWare IS.
Managing the Printer 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.
Managing the Printer 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.
Checking Page Counts 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.
Moving the Printer Moving the Printer Carry out 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, consumables, and paper, weighs 17.2 kg (38 lb.). When lifting the printer, be sure to observe the following points. Failure to do so may cause the printer to fall and result in injuries.
Moving the Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 6125-088 2. Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables. 6125-071 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.
Moving the Printer 3. Remove any paper in the output tray and return the paper stopper to its original position. 6125-089 4. 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.
Moving the Printer 5. Lift the printer and move it gently. Note: If the printer is to be moved over a long distance, the toner cartridges should be removed to prevent toner from spilling and the printer should be packed inside a box. 6125-090 6. After transporting the printer, adjust the color registration before using the printer.
Index A AutoIP manually setting the printer’s IP address, 3-7 setting the printer’s IP address dynamically, 3-6 automatically setting the printer’s IP address (Windows only), 3-5 B billing meters, 5-6 total printed pages, 8-9 C caution symbols, 1-7 CentreWare IS changing or modifying the printer’s IP address, 3-8 checking status, 2-8 enabling DHCP, 3-6 managing printer, 8-5 online help for, 8-5 setting the printer’s IP address dynamically, 3-6 starting, 8-5 checking printed pages how to check the meter, 8
Index E electrical safety, 1-2 e-mail commands for, 8-8 enabling AutoIP on the printer, 3-6 enabling DHCP on the printer, 3-6 envelopes, 4-17 guidelines, 4-17 printing from the paper tray, 4-20 error messages about consumables, 7-11 control panel, 7-11 Ethernet connection, 3-3 information pages, 2-6 control panel menu, 5-5 Panel Settings, 2-6 printer settings, 2-6 installing printer drivers, 3-9 Windows 2000 or later, 3-9 IP address changing or modifying using CentreWare IS, 3-8 dynamically setting, 3-6 s
Index manually setting the printer’s IP address, 3-7 overrides AutoIP, 3-7 overrides DHCP, 3-7 media supported, 4-2 unacceptable types, 4-4 menu settings changing, 5-3 menus common tray settings, 5-4 tray settings, 5-4 messages control panel, 7-14 meters total page counts, 8-9 mode power saver, 2-7 exiting, 2-7 modifying the IP address using CentreWare IS, 3-8 moving printer, 8-10 N network choosing a network connection, 3-3 configuring the network address, 3-5 creating a Local Area Network (LAN), 3-5 setu
Index moving, 8-10 rear view of, 2-3 registration, 7-15 setting the IP address, 3-5 supplies, 1-5 printer driver installing, 3-9 UNIX/Linux, 3-9 Windows 2000 or later, 3-9 printer status checking via e-mail, 8-7 Status Messenger, 8-5 printing custom size or long paper, 4-31 envelopes, 4-17 glossy paper, 4-26 labels, 4-21 options selecting, 4-15 Windows, 4-15 safety guidelines, 1-5 selecting individual job printing options Windows, 4-15 selecting options, 4-14 selecting printing preferences (Windows), 4-14
Index W web links, 7-15 information, 2-10 website resources, 7-15 Windows install printer drivers for Windows 2000 or later, 3-9 printing options, 4-15 selecting printing options for an individual job, 4-15 X Xerox supplies recycling programs, 8-4 website resources, 7-15 Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer Index-5