Xerox 6204 User Manual

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WA R N I N G :Never touch a labeled area on hot or sharp parts. You may receive a burn or incur 
other injuries.
YKE-N Controller (front view)
Power 
Button
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YKE-N Controller (rear views)
On a system that is working normally and has a good network connection, the Link LED will be 
illuminated continuously; the Activity LED will blink in response to network activity
Activity LED
Link LED
115/230V Selector Switch
This switch is set to the correct position during 
machine installation
Do not change its position. 
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable Connection
USB Cables:
2 on Printer model;
3 on...

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Control Panel
The following describes the control panel components.
No.ComponentFunction
1To u c h  s c r e e nDisplays messages and on-screen buttons for selecting features. Touch the 
screen to select features and options.
2 indicatorIlluminates when print data is being transmitted to the printer from the 
controller.
3 indicatorNot used
4 
buttonDisplays the [Media settings] screen. Enables setting up the Media Size 
Series, Type,...

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10 buttonPressing this button when the machine is ready to print causes the machine 
to enter the [Power Saver mode]. When the machine is in the [Power Saver 
mode], the button illuminates. 
Press this button when the machine is in the [Power Saver mode] to resume 
normal operation.
11Brightness dialAdjusts the brightness of the touch screen. Use this dial to adjust the 
brightness of the touch screen when it is too dark or too...

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Using the Touch Screen
The touch screen displays messages and contains selection and feature buttons for setting up the 
printer. 
Note 
The displayed features may vary depending by model, options installed, and machine settings.
The Default Screen
The default screen is the normal touch screen display that users interface with daily. It appears after 
the machine is powered on or exits the Power Saver mode, when the  button is...

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Touch screen
The following describes the names and functions of the features on the touch screen.
ComponentFunction
Message areaDisplays machine status messages and provides guidance for operating 
the machine.
Selection buttonsTouch to select an option. When selected, the button highlights. 
Fe a t u r e  b u t t o nTouch to display the feature setup screens.
Message area
Selection 
buttons
Feature button
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Feature setup screen
Entering Text
Screens may display that require you to enter text. This section describes how to enter text on the 
touch screen.
ComponentFunction
Entry areaDisplays the characters entered on the numeric keypad. The numbers within the 
parentheses ( ) indicate the setting ranges.
Scroll buttonsUse the scroll buttons to scroll to and select a value. The items and buttons that 
cannot be selected are subdued....

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Powering the System On/Off
Although the printer and controller may be powered on and off manually, the recommended procedure is 
to allow the Power Saver feature to manage the machine power. 
Using the Power Saver Feature
The Power Saver feature automatically reduces the power consumption when no print data are received 
within a preset period. The Power Saver feature has two modes, [Low Power mode] and [Sleep mode].
The machine...

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Exiting the Power Saver Mode
The Power Saver mode may be exited either manually or automatically.
Manual Method: With the machine in the Power Saver mode, press the illuminated  
button. The button’s indicator light will extinguish, the touch screen will display the message Warming 
Up, and the machine will begin its warm up cycle.
Automatic Method: The machine will exit the Power Saver mode when it detects a print job in the 
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3. Press the power button on the front of the controller.
The power button lamp will illuminate. After about one-half minute, the control panel will display 
the message Printer Warming Up. The machine will be print-ready in about three minutes.
System Power Off Procedure
CAUTION:Powering down the system incorrectly may result in data corruption and a service call. 
The system shutdown procedure below allows the controller to power...