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......10 Support and Additional Information Sources 11 Contents PHASER 6180 Evaluator Guide About this Guide This guide will introduce you to the Xerox® Phaser® 6180 color laser printer, and help you in your printer evaluation process. Introducing the Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer Product Overview 1 Phaser 6180 Configurations and Accessories 2 Section 2 - Evaluating Color Laser Printers Evaluate Value...4 Evaluate Print Quality 6 Evaluate User Friendliness...
......10 Support and Additional Information Sources 11 Contents PHASER 6180 Evaluator Guide About this Guide This guide will introduce you to the Xerox® Phaser® 6180 color laser printer, and help you in your printer evaluation process. Introducing the Xerox Phaser 6180 color laser printer Product Overview 1 Phaser 6180 Configurations and Accessories 2 Section 2 - Evaluating Color Laser Printers Evaluate Value...4 Evaluate Print Quality 6 Evaluate User Friendliness...
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...; Print resolution up to 600 x 600 x 4 dpi delivers results that get quick access to every image. 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 the printer. Delivering the speed and print quality today's small and medium-size businesses need, the...
...; Print resolution up to 600 x 600 x 4 dpi delivers results that get quick access to every image. 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 the printer. Delivering the speed and print quality today's small and medium-size businesses need, the...
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...you can be more challenging. Evaluating the overall value that a printer in your workload? HOW THE XEROX PHASER 6180 EXCEEDS THE VALUE REQUIREMENT: PERFORMANCE The Phaser 6180 sets a new standard for performance in this for a small ...color printer will wow your business can evaluate printers against these areas and suggest ways you conduct your documents are primarily color or black-and-white. Section 2 Evaluating Color Laser Printers While the benefits of color are easy to see how the Phaser 6180 exceeds expectations on all the color laser printers...
...you can be more challenging. Evaluating the overall value that a printer in your workload? HOW THE XEROX PHASER 6180 EXCEEDS THE VALUE REQUIREMENT: PERFORMANCE The Phaser 6180 sets a new standard for performance in this for a small ...color printer will wow your business can evaluate printers against these areas and suggest ways you conduct your documents are primarily color or black-and-white. Section 2 Evaluating Color Laser Printers While the benefits of color are easy to see how the Phaser 6180 exceeds expectations on all the color laser printers...
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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 Secure Print 4-42 About Secure Print 4-42 Configuring Secure Print 4-42 Print After Checking Printing Result - Contents Printing...
... 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 Secure Print 4-42 About Secure Print 4-42 Configuring Secure Print 4-42 Print After Checking Printing Result - Contents Printing...
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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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... a properly grounded electrical outlet. Warning: Do not push objects into slots or openings on the power cord. ■ Do not block the ventilation openings. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-2 If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, ask an electrician to check the outlet. ■ Do not use an extension cord...
... a properly grounded electrical outlet. Warning: Do not push objects into slots or openings on the power cord. ■ Do not block the ventilation openings. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-2 If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, ask an electrician to check the outlet. ■ Do not use an extension cord...
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... performing these installations. The following are specifically instructed to do the following: 1. Turn off the printer immediately. 2. Note: Leave the printer on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/gwa. Call an authorized service representative. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-3 The power cord is necessary to disconnect all modes of customer operation and maintenance. The...
... performing these installations. The following are specifically instructed to do the following: 1. Turn off the printer immediately. 2. Note: Leave the printer on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/gwa. Call an authorized service representative. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-3 The power cord is necessary to disconnect all modes of customer operation and maintenance. The...
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..., directly interfering with the cold air flow from an air conditioning system. Rapid heating of 15 percent to meet strict safety requirements. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-4 Humidity should be 70 percent or below at 90° F, and temperature should be 82° F or below at elevations... below 3,500 m (11,480 ft.). ■ Do not place the printer near a heat source. ■ Do not place the printer in a dust-free area within ...
..., directly interfering with the cold air flow from an air conditioning system. Rapid heating of 15 percent to meet strict safety requirements. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-4 Humidity should be 70 percent or below at 90° F, and temperature should be 82° F or below at elevations... below 3,500 m (11,480 ft.). ■ Do not place the printer near a heat source. ■ Do not place the printer in a dust-free area within ...
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... use of Xerox supplies not specified for the weight of unsuitable materials may vary outside these areas; Caution: Use of horizontal with all warnings and instructions marked on, or supplied with the surface. please contact your printer. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-5 The ...Total Satisfaction Guarantee is not recommended. Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10-15 seconds between turning the printer off and on. ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, ...
... use of Xerox supplies not specified for the weight of unsuitable materials may vary outside these areas; Caution: Use of horizontal with all warnings and instructions marked on, or supplied with the surface. please contact your printer. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-5 The ...Total Satisfaction Guarantee is not recommended. Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10-15 seconds between turning the printer off and on. ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, ...
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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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.... See the manual(s) for details. Do not touch the item. Note: The rear side of this printer is available in the printer. please contact your local representative for information. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-7 Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than the front. Caution: Damage to cool down. Coverage may take 30 minutes for shipment...
.... See the manual(s) for details. Do not touch the item. Note: The rear side of this printer is available in the printer. please contact your local representative for information. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-7 Caution: Do not tilt the printer more than the front. Caution: Damage to cool down. Coverage may take 30 minutes for shipment...
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... 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 Data processing resolution: 600 × 600 dpi (25.4 dots/mm): Multivalued (25.4 dots/mm) Output resolution: 600 dpi (25.4 dots/mm) 110-127 V~, 50/60 ...
... 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 Data processing resolution: 600 × 600 dpi (25.4 dots/mm): Multivalued (25.4 dots/mm) Output resolution: 600 dpi (25.4 dots/mm) 110-127 V~, 50/60 ...
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...not installed and used in a particular installation. Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This product has been tested to operate the equipment. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-9 United States (FCC Regulations) This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Cet appareil numérique de...and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Xerox could void the user's authority to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following...
...not installed and used in a particular installation. Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This product has been tested to operate the equipment. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-9 United States (FCC Regulations) This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Cet appareil numérique de...and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Xerox could void the user's authority to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following...
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Regulatory Information European Union The CE mark applied to this product can be obtained from Xerox. 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 of Conformity for the .../EEC ■ January 1, 1996: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC This product, if used properly in accordance with European Union regulations, use shielded interface cables. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-10
Regulatory Information European Union The CE mark applied to this product can be obtained from Xerox. 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 of Conformity for the .../EEC ■ January 1, 1996: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC This product, if used properly in accordance with European Union regulations, use shielded interface cables. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-10
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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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... your Xerox product, please note that you should not dispose of the equipment in both a domestic/household and a professional/business application. In accordance with regulations applicable at the time that the product was placed on your equipment is fully consistent with European legislation, end of charge. Perchlorate Material - Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-12...
... your Xerox product, please note that you should not dispose of the equipment in both a domestic/household and a professional/business application. In accordance with regulations applicable at the time that the product was placed on your equipment is fully consistent with European legislation, end of charge. Perchlorate Material - Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-12...
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...national procedures. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-13 Prior to disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for recycling and disposal information, contact your local authorities. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is ... also refer to the Electronic Industries Alliance website at www.eiae.org. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment.html or for end of the program. Professional/Business Environment Product Recycling and Disposal...
...national procedures. Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer 1-13 Prior to disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for recycling and disposal information, contact your local authorities. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is ... also refer to the Electronic Industries Alliance website at www.eiae.org. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment.html or for end of the program. Professional/Business Environment Product Recycling and Disposal...