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... Xerox® Phaser® 6180 color laser printer, and help you in your printer evaluation process. Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and Information Sources Configuration Summary 9 Specifications...10 Supplies...10 Support and Additional Information Sources 11 Contents PHASER 6180 Evaluator Guide Evaluating Color Laser Printers Evaluate Value...4 Evaluate Print Quality 6 Evaluate User Friendliness 7 Section 3 - CONTENTS Section 1 - Introducing the Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer Product Overview 1 Phaser...
... Xerox® Phaser® 6180 color laser printer, and help you in your printer evaluation process. Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and Information Sources Configuration Summary 9 Specifications...10 Supplies...10 Support and Additional Information Sources 11 Contents PHASER 6180 Evaluator Guide Evaluating Color Laser Printers Evaluate Value...4 Evaluate Print Quality 6 Evaluate User Friendliness 7 Section 3 - CONTENTS Section 1 - Introducing the Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer Product Overview 1 Phaser...
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... print quality today's small and medium-size businesses need, the Phaser 6180 is the right fit for day-to-day color and black-andwhite printing. SECTION 1 Introducing the Xerox Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer Product Overview The Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer blazes a new trail among affordable, easy-to-use color printers designed to support small groups of routine items. • PrintingScout...
... print quality today's small and medium-size businesses need, the Phaser 6180 is the right fit for day-to-day color and black-andwhite printing. SECTION 1 Introducing the Xerox Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer Product Overview The Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer blazes a new trail among affordable, easy-to-use color printers designed to support small groups of routine items. • PrintingScout...
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...easy to accomplish new things? The Phaser 6180 doesn't just print pages quickly - Evaluating the overall value that will easily handle the workload of your small group of performance will allow you to 26 ppm. Based on all the color laser printers you consider, and you'll see ...how the Phaser 6180 exceeds expectations on years of experience and research into the realworld needs of color printer users, Xerox has identified some key issues for you can be more challenging...
...easy to accomplish new things? The Phaser 6180 doesn't just print pages quickly - Evaluating the overall value that will easily handle the workload of your small group of performance will allow you to 26 ppm. Based on all the color laser printers you consider, and you'll see ...how the Phaser 6180 exceeds expectations on years of experience and research into the realworld needs of color printer users, Xerox has identified some key issues for you can be more challenging...
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... Countries 1-13 2 Printer Features Main Components and Their Functions 2-2 Front View 2-2 Rear View 2-3 Internal View 2-3 Options 2-5 Control Panel 2-6 Control Panel Layout 2-6 Display 2-6 Information Pages 2-7 Power Saver Mode 2-8 Exiting the Power Saver Mode 2-8 Checking Status of Print Data 2-9 Checking in Windows 2-9 Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration and Paper Tray Settings 2-10 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer i
... Countries 1-13 2 Printer Features Main Components and Their Functions 2-2 Front View 2-2 Rear View 2-3 Internal View 2-3 Options 2-5 Control Panel 2-6 Control Panel Layout 2-6 Display 2-6 Information Pages 2-7 Power Saver Mode 2-8 Exiting the Power Saver Mode 2-8 Checking Status of Print Data 2-9 Checking in Windows 2-9 Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration and Paper Tray Settings 2-10 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer i
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... 2000 or Later 3-10 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.2 and Higher 3-10 4 Printing Basics Supported Paper and Media 4-2 Paper Usage Guidelines 4-3 Paper That Can Damage Your Printer 4-4 Paper Storage Guidelines 4-4 About Paper 4-5 Setting Paper Types and Sizes 4-7 Setting Paper Trays 4-7 Setting Paper Types 4-7 Setting Paper Sizes 4-8 Loading Paper 4-9 Loading Paper in Tray... Individual Job (Macintosh 4-19 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 4-22 Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines 4-22 Binding Edge Options 4-23 Selecting 2-Sided Printing 4-23 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer ii
... 2000 or Later 3-10 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.2 and Higher 3-10 4 Printing Basics Supported Paper and Media 4-2 Paper Usage Guidelines 4-3 Paper That Can Damage Your Printer 4-4 Paper Storage Guidelines 4-4 About Paper 4-5 Setting Paper Types and Sizes 4-7 Setting Paper Trays 4-7 Setting Paper Types 4-7 Setting Paper Sizes 4-8 Loading Paper 4-9 Loading Paper in Tray... Individual Job (Macintosh 4-19 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 4-22 Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines 4-22 Binding Edge Options 4-23 Selecting 2-Sided Printing 4-23 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer ii
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... Menu Items 5-4 Tray Settings 5-4 Information Pages 5-6 Billing Meters 5-7 Admin Menu 5-7 Menu List 5-16 6 Print Quality Print-Quality Problems 6-2 Color Registration 6-6 Automatic Color Registration Adjustment 6-6 Manual Color Registration Adjustment 6-6 Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration 6-8 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer iii Contents Printing on Specialty Media 4-24 Printing Transparencies 4-24 Printing Envelopes 4-26 Printing Labels 4-29 Printing Glossy Paper...
... Menu Items 5-4 Tray Settings 5-4 Information Pages 5-6 Billing Meters 5-7 Admin Menu 5-7 Menu List 5-16 6 Print Quality Print-Quality Problems 6-2 Color Registration 6-6 Automatic Color Registration Adjustment 6-6 Manual Color Registration Adjustment 6-6 Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration 6-8 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer iii Contents Printing on Specialty Media 4-24 Printing Transparencies 4-24 Printing Envelopes 4-26 Printing Labels 4-29 Printing Glossy Paper...
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... Web Links 7-27 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 8-2 Cleaning the Exterior 8-2 Cleaning the Interior 8-2 Ordering Supplies 8-3 Consumables 8-3 Routine Maintenance Items 8-3 When to Order Supplies 8-3 Recycling Supplies 8-4 Managing the Printer 8-5 Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS 8-5 Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout 8-5 Checking Printer Status Through E-mail 8-6 Checking Page Counts 8-9 Moving the Printer 8-10 Index Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer iv
... Web Links 7-27 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 8-2 Cleaning the Exterior 8-2 Cleaning the Interior 8-2 Ordering Supplies 8-3 Consumables 8-3 Routine Maintenance Items 8-3 When to Order Supplies 8-3 Recycling Supplies 8-4 Managing the Printer 8-5 Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS 8-5 Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout 8-5 Checking Printer Status Through E-mail 8-6 Checking Page Counts 8-9 Moving the Printer 8-10 Index Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer iv
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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® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-1
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® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-1
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...may be hazardous if misused. ■ Do not place the printer in fire or electrical shock. Warning: Avoid the potential of electrical shock by ensuring that the printer is securely connected. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-2 If you do not know if an outlet is capable... of providing the correct voltage and power. User Safety User Safety Your printer and the recommended supplies have a ground connection ...
...may be hazardous if misused. ■ Do not place the printer in fire or electrical shock. Warning: Avoid the potential of electrical shock by ensuring that the printer is securely connected. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-2 If you do not know if an outlet is capable... of providing the correct voltage and power. User Safety User Safety Your printer and the recommended supplies have a ground connection ...
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... 1. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-3 Call an authorized service representative to disconnect all modes of the printer. If it does not pose a safety hazard. The printer does not emit hazardous light because the beam is certified as... unusual noises or odors: 1. Note: Leave the printer on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to your printer. ■ Do not use of these conditions occur, do so. Laser Safety With specific regard to lasers, this printer complies with your safety: ■ The power cord...
... 1. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-3 Call an authorized service representative to disconnect all modes of the printer. If it does not pose a safety hazard. The printer does not emit hazardous light because the beam is certified as... unusual noises or odors: 1. Note: Leave the printer on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to your printer. ■ Do not use of these conditions occur, do so. Laser Safety With specific regard to lasers, this printer complies with your safety: ■ The power cord...
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... recommended minimal spacing is adequate space for the 550-Sheet Feeder. The printer may overheat without adequate ventilation. ■ For optimum performance, use the printer at 85 percent humidity. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-4 User Safety Operational Safety Your printer and supplies were designed and tested to avoid exposing light-sensitive components when the doors are...
... recommended minimal spacing is adequate space for the 550-Sheet Feeder. The printer may overheat without adequate ventilation. ■ For optimum performance, use the printer at 85 percent humidity. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-4 User Safety Operational Safety Your printer and supplies were designed and tested to avoid exposing light-sensitive components when the doors are...
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... representative for your printer. The printer weight with the surface. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is 29.5 kg (64.5 lb.). ■ Do not place the printer in locations exposed to vibrations. It should be within 1° of horizontal with adequate strength for this printer. Printer Supplies ■ Use the supplies specifically designed for details. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-5
... representative for your printer. The printer weight with the surface. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is 29.5 kg (64.5 lb.). ■ Do not place the printer in locations exposed to vibrations. It should be within 1° of horizontal with adequate strength for this printer. Printer Supplies ■ Use the supplies specifically designed for details. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-5
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User Safety Moving the Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: ■ Turn off the printer and unplug all power cables before moving the printer. 6180-041 ■ Always use two people to lift the printer. ■ Always lift the printer from the designated lift points. 29.5 kg 64.5 lb. 6180-040 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-6
User Safety Moving the Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: ■ Turn off the printer and unplug all power cables before moving the printer. 6180-041 ■ Always use two people to lift the printer. ■ Always lift the printer from the designated lift points. 29.5 kg 64.5 lb. 6180-040 Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-6
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... your local representative for information. Hot surface on or in the United States and Canada. Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than 10 degrees may take 30 minutes for shipment, is heavier than 10 degrees to cool down. Note: The rear ...Guarantee. User Safety ■ Carry the printer without tilting it. Caution: Damage to the printer resulting from improper moving the printer. ■ Do not place any food or liquids on Product Use caution (or draws attention to avoid personal injury. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-7 Coverage may vary outside these areas...
... your local representative for information. Hot surface on or in the United States and Canada. Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than 10 degrees may take 30 minutes for shipment, is heavier than 10 degrees to cool down. Note: The rear ...Guarantee. User Safety ■ Carry the printer without tilting it. Caution: Damage to the printer resulting from improper moving the printer. ■ Do not place any food or liquids on Product Use caution (or draws attention to avoid personal injury. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-7 Coverage may vary outside these areas...
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...Standby: less than 70 W (fuser on), Continuous color printing: 400 W, Continuous monochrome printing: 400 W AC 220 - 240 V: Sleep Mode: 7W or less Standby: less than 70 W (fuser on the printer. size, and printing conditions. Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Dimensions Weight Warm-up time Continuous print ... not consume electric power when the power switch is turned off even if the printer is 30 minutes Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-8 Color: 1 sided print: 20.0 sheets/min*2 2 sided print: 14.0 pages/min*3 Black-and-white: 1 sided print: 25.0 sheets/min*2 2...
...Standby: less than 70 W (fuser on), Continuous color printing: 400 W, Continuous monochrome printing: 400 W AC 220 - 240 V: Sleep Mode: 7W or less Standby: less than 70 W (fuser on the printer. size, and printing conditions. Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Dimensions Weight Warm-up time Continuous print ... not consume electric power when the power switch is turned off even if the printer is 30 minutes Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-8 Color: 1 sided print: 20.0 sheets/min*2 2 sided print: 14.0 pages/min*3 Black-and-white: 1 sided print: 25.0 sheets/min*2 2...
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... to radio communications. To ensure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Xerox could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-9 These standards are designed to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. If it may cause harmful interference to which can radiate...
... to radio communications. To ensure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Xerox could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-9 These standards are designed to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. If it may cause harmful interference to which can radiate...
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Regulatory Information European Union The CE mark applied to this product can be obtained from Xerox. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-10 To ensure compliance with the user's instructions, is neither dangerous for the consumer nor for this product symbolizes Xerox's declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as amended by...
Regulatory Information European Union The CE mark applied to this product can be obtained from Xerox. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-10 To ensure compliance with the user's instructions, is neither dangerous for the consumer nor for this product symbolizes Xerox's declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as amended by...
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Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-11 Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet For Material Safety Data information regarding your Phaser 6180 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/contacts.
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-11 Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet For Material Safety Data information regarding your Phaser 6180 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/contacts.
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... one or more Perchlorate-containing devices, such as batteries. Domestic/Household Environment Application of this symbol on the market. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-12 This product may apply, please see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. In accordance with regulations applicable at the... your local authorities. Product Recycling and Disposal Product Recycling and Disposal All Countries If you are managing the disposal of your Xerox product, please note that you should not dispose of the equipment in both a domestic/household and a professional/business application....
... one or more Perchlorate-containing devices, such as batteries. Domestic/Household Environment Application of this symbol on the market. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-12 This product may apply, please see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. In accordance with regulations applicable at the... your local authorities. Product Recycling and Disposal Product Recycling and Disposal All Countries If you are managing the disposal of your Xerox product, please note that you should not dispose of the equipment in both a domestic/household and a professional/business application....
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... you must be managed within agreed national procedures. North America Xerox operates an equipment takeback and reuse/recycle program. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-13 In accordance with agreed procedures. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for recycling and disposal information, contact your local authorities...
... you must be managed within agreed national procedures. North America Xerox operates an equipment takeback and reuse/recycle program. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-13 In accordance with agreed procedures. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for recycling and disposal information, contact your local authorities...