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    							5.4   
    Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only 
    transparencies designed for use in laser 
    printers.
    • Transparencies used in the printer must be able 
    to withstand 180° C (356° F), the printer’s 
    fusing temperature.
    • Place them on a flat surface after removing 
    them from the printer.
    • Do not leave them in the paper tray for long 
    periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate 
    on them, resulting in spotty printing.
    • To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, 
    handle them carefully.
    • To avoid fading, do not expose printed 
    transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
    • Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, 
    curled, or have any torn edges.
    Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels 
    designed for use in laser printers.
    • When selecting labels, consider the following 
    factors:
    - Adhesives: The adhesive material should be 
    stable at 180° C (356° F), the printer’s fusing 
    temperature.
    - Arrangement: Only use labels with no 
    exposed backing between them. Labels can 
    peel off sheets that have spaces between the 
    labels, causing serious jams.
    - Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with 
    no more than 13 mm (5 inches) of curl in any 
    direction.
    - Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, 
    bubbles, or other indications of separation.
    • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive 
    material between labels. Exposed areas can 
    cause labels to peel off during printing, which 
    can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can 
    also cause damage to printer components.
    • Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer 
    more than once. The adhesive backing is 
    designed for only a single pass through the 
    printer.
    • Do not use labels that are separating from the 
    backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or 
    otherwise damaged.
    Card stock or 
    custom-sized 
    materials• Do not print on print media smaller than 76 mm 
    (3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long.
    • In the software application, set margins at least 
    6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of 
    the material.
    Ty p eGuidelines
    Loading paper
    Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. 
    The tray can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) plain 
    paper. 
    Using the standard tray
    To load paper, open the tray and load paper with the side to be printed 
    on facing up.
    You can load letterhead paper with the design side face up. The top edge 
    of the sheet with the logo should be entered into the printer first. Preprinted 
    paper• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant 
    ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release 
    hazardous emissions when subjected to the 
    printer’s fusing temperature of 180° C (356° F) 
    for 0.1 second.
    • Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and 
    should not adversely affect printer rollers.
    • Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a 
    moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes 
    during storage.
    • Before you load preprinted paper, such as 
    forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the 
    paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink 
    can come off preprinted paper, reducing print 
    quality.
    Notes
    • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at 
    a time in the manual tray.
    • You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should 
    be facing down with an uncurled edge enter the printer first. If 
    you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper 
    around. Note that the print quality is not guaranteed.
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    Using the manual tray
    The manual tray can hold special sizes and types of print media, such as 
    transparency, postcard, note card, and envelope. It is useful for single 
    page printing on special print media. 
    To load paper in the manual tray:
    1Load one sheet of paper with the side to be printed on facing up.
    Depending on the print media type you are using, keep the 
    following loading guidelines:
    • Envelopes: Flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left 
    side.
    • Transparencies: Print side up and the top with the adhesive strip 
    entering the printer first.
    • Labels: Print side up and the top short edge entering the printer 
    first.
    • Preprinted paper: Design side up and the top edge entering the 
    printer first.
    • Card stock: Print side up and the short edge entering the printer 
    first.
    • Previously printed paper: Previously printed side down and an 
    uncurled edge entering the printer first.
    Note
    • For transparency, hold it by the edges and avoid touching the 
    print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality 
    problems.
    2Adjust the manual tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. 
    Do not force too much, or the paper will bend, which could result in 
    a paper jam or skew.
    3When you print a document, set the paper source and type in the 
    software application. See the Software Section. 
    Tips on using the manual tray
    • Load only one sheet of print media at a time in the manual tray.
    • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in 
    the manual tray. This also applies to the standard tray.
    • Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the 
    manual tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.
    • Always load only the print media specified in page 5.2 to avoid paper 
    jams and print quality problems.
    Using manual feed mode
    You can manually load a sheet of print media in the manual tray if you 
    select Manual Feeder in the Source option from the Paper tab when 
    you change print settings to print a document. See the Software 
    Section. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check 
    the print quality after each page is printed. 
    Load paper sheet-by-sheet in the manual tray, send print data to print the 
    first page, and press the Cancel button on the control panel to print each 
    following page.
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    1Load the paper in the manual tray with the side to be printed on 
    facing up. 
    2Adjust the manual tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. 
    Do not force too much, or the paper will bend, which could result in 
    a paper jam or skew.
    3When you print a document, set the paper source to Manual 
    Feeder and select the appropriate paper size and type in the 
    software application. See the Software Section. 
    4Print a document.
    5Press the Cancel button.
    The printer picks up the print media and prints.
    6Insert the next sheet into the manual tray and press the Cancel 
    button. 
    Repeat this step for every page to be printed.
    Note
    • If you do not press the Cancel button, after a pause the printer 
    will automatically pick the print media.
    Knowing an output location
     
    The output tray collects paper face down, in the order in which the sheets 
    were printed. 
    Note
    • If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output 
    tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and 
    especially keep children away from the surface.
    • The output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m
    2 (20 lb) 
    plain paper. Remove the pages so that the tray is not 
    overloaded.
    1
    1output tray
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    							6.1   
    6 Basic printing
    This chapter explains common printing tasks. 
    This chapter includes:
    • Printing a document
    • Canceling a print job
    Printing a document
    This printer allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh 
    applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary 
    depending on the application you use. 
    For details about printing, see the Software Section.
    Canceling a print job
    If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the 
    printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows:
    1Click the Windows Start button.
    2For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then 
    Printers.
    For Windows XP(32/64 bit)/2003, select Printers and Faxes.
    3Double-click the  Xerox Phaser 3124, Xerox Phaser 3125 PCL 6 
    or Xerox Phaser 3125 PS icon.
    4From the Document menu, select 
    Cancel Printing (Windows 98/
    Me) or 
    Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003).
    You can also cancel the current job by pressing the Cancel button on the 
    control panel of your printer.
    Note
    • You can access this window simply by double-clicking the 
    printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
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    							7.1   
    7 Ordering supplies and 
    accessories
    This chapter provides information on the toner cartridge and accessory 
    that are available for your printer.
    This chapter includes:
    • Toner cartridge
    • How to purchase
    Toner cartridge
    When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of toner 
    cartridge for your printer:
    How to purchase
    To order Xerox-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local 
    Xerox dealer or the retailer where you purchased your printer, or visit 
    www.Xerox.com/office/support
     and select your country/region for 
    information on calling for technical support.
    Ty p eYielda
    a. ISO 19752 5% coverage
    Part number
    High yield Approx. 3,000 pages 106R01159
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    8 Maintenance
    This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the 
    toner cartridge.
    This chapter includes:
    • Cleaning the printer
    • Maintaining the toner cartridge
    • Printing a configuration page
    • Maintenance parts
    Cleaning the printer
    During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can 
    accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality 
    problems, such as toner specks or smearing. 
    Cleaning the outside of the printer
    Clean the cabinet of the printer with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can 
    dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water 
    drip onto or into the printer.
    Cleaning the inside of the printer
    1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the printer 
    to cool down.
    2Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a 
    clean flat surface.
    Caution
    • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials 
    containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong 
    substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.
    Caution
    • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to 
    light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of 
    paper, if necessary. 
    • Do not touch the green surface underside of the toner 
    cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching 
    this area.
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    3Pull the manual tray out.
    4With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from 
    the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
    5Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the 
    cartridge and check for dirt or dust.
    Caution
    • While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to reach 
    too far into the printer. The fuser area may be hot.
    Note
    • The long strip of glass is hard to locate.
    6Reinsert the manual tray.
    7Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the 
    cartridge into the opening in the printer. 
    Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves 
    within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position 
    until it locks into place completely.
    8Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
    9Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on.
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    Maintaining the toner cartridge
    Toner cartridge storage
    To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in 
    mind:
    • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for 
    use.
    • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover 
    damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
    • Store toner cartridge in the same environment as the printer.
    • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for 
    more than a few minutes.
    Expected cartridge life
    The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print 
    jobs require. When printing text at ISO 19752 5% coverage, a new toner 
    cartridge lasts an average of 3,000 pages. (The original toner cartridge 
    supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1,000 pages.) The actual 
    number may also be different depending on the print density of the 
    pages you print on, and the number of pages may be affected by 
    operating environment, printing interval, print media type, and print 
    media size. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the 
    cartridge more often.
    Redistributing toner cartridge
    When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life span:
    • White streaks and light printing occur.
    •The Error LED blinks red.
    If this happens, you can temporarily reestablish print quality by 
    redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white 
    streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed 
    the toner.
    1Open the front cover.
    2Pull the toner cartridge out.
    3Thoroughly shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner 
    evenly inside the cartridge. 
    4Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the 
    cartridge into the opening in the printer. 
    Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves 
    within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position 
    until it locks into place completely.
    5Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
    Caution
    • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fuser area may be 
    hot.
    • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to 
    light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of 
    paper, if necessary. 
    • Do not touch the green surface underside of the toner 
    cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching 
    this area.
    Caution
    • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and 
    wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
    Note
    • At this stage, if you need to replace the toner cartridge, see 
    page 8.4.
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    Replacing the toner cartridge
    When the toner is completely empty or the toner cartridge reachde the 
    end of its life span:
    •The Error LED blinks red.
    At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. For toner 
    cartridge ordering information, see page 7.1.
    1Open the front cover.
    2Pull the old toner cartridge out.
    3Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
    4Thoroughly shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner 
    evenly inside the cartridge.
    Thoroughly shake the cartridge to assure maximum copies per 
    cartridge.
    Caution
    • Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open 
    the toner cartridge package. They might scratch the drum of 
    the cartridge.
    5Remove the paper protecting the toner cartridge by pulling the 
    packing tape.
    6Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the 
    cartridge into the opening in the printer.
    Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves 
    within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position 
    until it locks into place completely.
    7Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
    Note
    • Refer to the helpful pictures on the cartridge wrapping paper.
    Caution
    • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and 
    wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
    • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to 
    light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of 
    paper, if necessary. 
    • Do not touch the green surface underside of the toner 
    cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching 
    this area.
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    Printing a configuration page
    You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to 
    help troubleshoot printer problems.
    Press and hold the Cancel button for about 5 seconds.
    A configuration page prints out.
    Maintenance parts
    To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts 
    and to maintain your printer in top working condition, the following items 
    will need to be replaced when the specified number of pages have been 
    printed or when the life span of each item has expired.
    Xerox highly recommends that an authorized service provider, dealer or 
    the retailer where you bought the printer replaces the items.
    ItemsYield (Average)
    Transfer roller Approx. 50,000 pages
    Fuser unit  Approx. 50,000 pages
    Pick-up roller Approx. 50,000 pages
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