Expectation Setting Document

DocuColor 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier

August 22, 2007

This document describes the DocuColor 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer / Installation Notes: A minimum of 24 inches (609.6 mm) should be
Copier. The Print capability for the DocuColor 242/252/260 is enabled by maintained between the back of the machine (not the bustled controller)
Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Fiery Network Controller. Refer to the and wall. Installation of the Oversize High Capacity Feeder results in a
DocuColor 242/252/260 Fiery Network Controller Expectation Document for stationary system installation.
further connectivity solution details. Electrical Requirements (Western Hemisphere)
Space Requirements / Service Space Envelope DocuColor 242/252 Engine
Mobility Plate Line Option Sole use not required but
recommended
Carpeted flooring surfaces may require the installation of a mobility plate to
Voltage 120 ± 10% (108 to 132 VAC)
allow the product to be moved during normal maintenance activities.
Dimensions for DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 Amperage 20
Cycles 60 Hz, Single Phase
Module Dimensions Width Depth Height Xerox Receptacle Part Number 600S3703
OCT 62 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” Receptacle NEMA Part 5-20R
1573.6 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm
62 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” Number
HCF + OCT Power Cord Length 8.5ft.
1573.6 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm
84.7 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” Receptacle Diagram – The
IOT+ A/P Fin
2151.4 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm DocuColor 242/252 requires
HCF + IOT + A/P Fin 84.7 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” the use of a 20-ampere outlet,
2151.7 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm which is standard in most
HCF + IOT + LP Fin 90 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” modern office buildings.
2286 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm
Consult the diagram (right
HCF + IOT+ LP Fin + CZ Folder 98 ” 36 ” 53.9 ” side) to confirm the existence
2489 mm 914.4 mm 1369.2mm
OCT = Offset Catch Tray of this outlet in the proposed
HCF = High Capacity Feeder installation space.
A/P Fin = Advanced or Professional Finisher
LP Fin = Light Production Finisher
CZ Folder = CZ Folder Option
DocuColor 260 Engine
Line Option Sole use not required but
Service Envelope for DocuColor 242 / 252 /260
recommended
The dimensions listed below provide the overall service space required, Voltage 220 ± 10% (208 to 240 VAC)
including the space to the nearest obstruction. The dimensions reflect both Amperage 15
typical and hallway installations and are absolute minimums. The service
Cycles 60 Hz, 2 Phase
area (including device dimensions) from front to back is always 102”.
Receptacle NEMA Part 6-15R
Number
A Power Cord Length 8.5ft.
D1 D2 Receptacle Diagram – The
DocuColor 260 requires the
HCF IOT FIN
use of a 15-ampere, 2 pole 3-
wire grounding outlet. This is
C not standard in most modern
B office buildings and may
require professional
installation. Consult the
Service / Operational Moveable Stationary diagram (right side) to help in
Space Installation Installation determining the proper outlet.
Installation by a qualified
A Rear of Processor / System 10” 24 ” electrician is recommended.
254 mm 610 mm

B Front of main Processor 56” 42 ” Ground Fault Protection is provided which meets Xerox internal safety
1067 mm 1067 mm
requirements and exceeds the Industry Standards for Information
Front of HCF and Finisher / 52” 38 ” Technology Equipment.
C
Folder 965 mm 965 mm

13” 13” A single power cord (see above) is required for the DocuColor 260
D1 Left Side of System
330 mm 330 mm Copier / Printer and Digital Copier. If the Convenience Stapler option
Right side of System with is required, an additional 120v 15 Amp power source is required. If the
D2 OCT, Professional or 13” 13” Oversize High Capacity Feeder is installed, an additional 120v 15 Amp
330 mm 330 mm
Advanced Finishing Options power source is required.

D2
Right side of System with 24” 24” Installation Considerations
Light Production Finisher 610 mm 610 mm
• Physical delivery of DocuColor 242/252/260 will be by a Xerox
78 ” 78 ” authorized “D/R” carrier. The carrier will install and perform a
E Allowable Height
1981 mm 1981 mm functional check of the printer/copier unit. The carrier will review the
Service Envelope: Width = Dimensions + D1 + D2; Depth = Depth + A + B software/documentation with the customer. For the printer / copier the

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customer is responsible for connecting and configuring the equipment

on their network.
• There should be a minimum of 78 inches (1,981 mm) clearance from Item Reorder # Units per Carton
the floor to the nearest overhead obstruction. Supplies Unique to the DocuColor 240 / 242 / 250 / 252
• The unit weighs 583 lbs. (265 kgs.) - Printer, Scanner, DADF and the Black Toner 6R01219 1 Cartridge
Fiery Network Controller. The Digital Copier (i.e. without Fiery Network Yellow Toner 6R01220 1 Cartridge
Controller) weighs 570 lbs. (259 kgs.). The Light Production Finisher Magenta Toner 6R01221 1 Cartridge
with booklet maker, interposer and folder is 392 lbs. (178 kgs).
Cyan Toner 6R01222 1 Cartridge
• Electrical requirements and space requirements must be satisfied
Drum Cartridge – Black 13R00602 1 Cartridge
before the equipment is delivered.
Drum Cartridge – CMY 13R00603 1 Cartridge
• One network drop is required for installation as a printer / copier.
Charge Corotron 13R00630 1 Cartridge
Environmental Requirements Fuser Module 110v - US 8R12988 1 Assembly
Supplies Unique to the DocuColor 260
Min. Max. Black Toner 6R01309 1 Cartridge
Temperature 50º F (10º C) 82º F (28º C) Cyan Toner 6R01312 1 Cartridge
Humidity (non-condensing) 15% RH 85% RH Magenta Toner 6R01311 1 Cartridge
Heat Emission 1032 BTU/Hr 4164 BTU/Hr
Yellow Toner 6R01310 1 Cartridge
(Standby) (Running)
Drum Cartridge – Black 13R00631 1 Cartridge
Noise Emission 55 dBA 78 dBA
(Standby) (Running) Drum Cartridge – CMY 13R00632 1 Cartridge
Power Consumption ≅95 watts* 2112 VA* Charge Corotron 13R00633 1 Cartridge
(Sleep Mode) (Continuous Fuser Module 220v - US 8R13039 1 Assembly
Running) Supplies Common to the DocuColor 240 / 242 / 250 / 252 / 260
Altitude (above sea level) 0 8,200ft. (2,500 Waste Toner Container 8R12990 1 Cartridge
meters) Convenience and
8R12964 1 Assembly
Low Power Mode Power - ≤300 Watts Advanced Staple Cartridge
Usage Convenience and 3 staple refills (5000
8R12941
Low Power Mode - 30 seconds Advanced Staple Refills staples each)
Recovery Time 4 Refills plus 1
Light Production Finisher
Sleep Mode - ≤95 Watts 8R13029 staple waste
Staples
* Stated as an average. Warm up power consumption is 1,600 VA container CRU
Booklet Maker Stapler
8R12925 4 Refills
Energy Star Refills
Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses and
individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The
Network Connectivity
DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 copier / printer is Energy Star certified. This
means that the machine has been tested and meets Energy Start criteria. For added information on the Fiery Network Controller see the Fiery
The DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 automatically switches to a Low Power Customer Expectations Setting Document (CED).
mode after an idle period. After an additional idle period, the machine
switches to sleep mode, saving additional power. The customer can adjust Copy / Print Speed - System Performance
the “Time to Low Power mode” and the “Time to Sleep Mode” as described • The maximum print/copy speed for the system is limited by the
in the Interactive User Guide. process speed of the DocuColor 242/252/260 engine.
• As a printer / copier, the DocuColor 242/252/260 is a document
Operating Supplies / Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) printer; therefore, in reverse order (face-up) printing the print engine
will not cycle up until the entire job is ready. This will impact First Copy
The product will be delivered with an initial supply of Toner as well as the Out Time (FCOT). The printer may cycle down between each job
CRUs (Drum Cartridges, Charge Corotron, Fuser, and Waste Toner depending on job complexity.
Container as well as Staples – included for finishing options with stapling). • When printing, overall system performance (‘Click to Clunk’ time) is
To order additional Supply (toner / staples) or Throughput materials, primarily dependent upon the software applications and network
contact the Xerox Supplies Marketing Center, 1-800-822-2200 US, 1-800- environment being used. Rasterizing (RIP-ing) is only a small fraction
668-0199 CAN (English), 1-800-668-0133 CAN (French) is available for of Click to Clunk time.
ordering Xerox supplies, including paper and other throughput material. • The Digital Copier enables accurate billing of black and white and
color copied pages.
US Customers on Metered Price Plans should call the Metered Hotline,
U.S. 1–800–599-2198 to acquire additional toner. Scanning Specifications – DocuColor 242/252/260 Printer/Copier
only
The DocuColor 242/252/260 with the Fiery Network Controller supports a
Fiery Scan scanning functionality. Applications that support a TWAIN
interface can utilize this feature (i.e. PhotoShop, TextBridge, etc.). Fiery
WebScan (part of Fiery web Tools) can also be used to retrieve images
scanned to the DocuColor 242/252/260.

Scanned Image Size Resolution dpi

Letter (A4 / 8.5X11) Max 600 dpi
Tabloid (A3 / 11X17) Max 600 dpi
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Note: Several scan resolution settings are selectable via DocuColor 242 / Copy/Print Speed
252 / 260 User Interface touch panel. Lower resolutions will result in files The DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 can run a maximum paper weight of
that are smaller in size and thereby reducing the customer's network traffic. 300gsm / 110 lb. Cover. Speed through the printer / copier is dependent
Print Quality & Color Management upon paper size and weight and is reflected in the table below. DocuColor
• The appearance of the document displayed on the monitor screen 242/252/260 (Simplex, Trays 1 – 4 unless otherwise noted – speeds are
may not match the output print because the monitor uses RGB color listed in the following order, DocuColor 242, DocuColor 252, DocuColor
space parameters. 260)
• For imported RGB images, optimal color is achieved in the EPS LEF = Long edge feed; SEF = Short edge feed
format. Other imported file formats may produce unexpected results.
• The customer is responsible for calibrating the DocuColor Size Mode / Weight Color Speed B/W Speed
242/252/260. 8.5x11, Plain Paper 18lb – 28lb 40/50/60 55/65/74.5
A4 LEF (64gsm – 105gsm)
Volume Range / Position / Performance 11x17, Plain Paper 18lb – 28lb 20/25/30 28/32/37.2
A3 (64gsm – 105gsm)
The DocuColor 242/252/260 is designed to produce a consistent uniform 8.5x11, Transparency w/o Finisher 8/9/9 32/40/46
looking color image. The DocuColor 242/252/260 is designed to operate in A4 LEF Transparency with Finisher 15/17/20 32/40/46
the range of 15,000 – 50,000 copies or prints per month. The number of
8.5x11, Heavyweight 1 22/25/30 55/65/74.5
copies or prints between service calls on a digital color copier / printer is
A4LEF >28lb – 90lb Index,
highly dependent on customer expectations of quality and the use of
(106gsm – 176gsm)
applications and throughput materials. At an average usage of 21,000
11x17, Heavyweight 1 12/13/16.5 27.7/32/37.2
copies or prints per month, it is expected that service will be required about
A3 28lb – 90lb Index,
once every 7 weeks.
(106gsm – 176gsm)
Recommended Materials List 8.5x11, Coated 1 ** 22.5/25/30 40/50/60
Customers may obtain a copy of the Xerox Recommended Materials List A4LEF 80lb Text – 100lb Text
for the DocuColor 242/252/260 by going to Xerox.com and perform a (105gsm – 176gsm)
search on the letters “RML”. 11x17, Coated 1 ** 12.3/13.7/ 20/25/30
A3 80lb Text – 100lb Text 16.5
(105gsm – 176gsm)
8.5x11, Heavyweight 2 15/16.6/20 40/50/60
A4 LEF 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
11x17, Heavyweight 2 8.2/9.1/11 20/25/30
A3 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
8.5x11, Coated 2 ** 15/16.6/20 22.5/25/30
A4 LEF 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
11x17, Coated 2 ** 8.2/9.1/11 12.3/13.7/ 16.5
A3 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
Bypass Tab Stock 1 Heavyweight 10.7/11.9/ 25.8/30.3/ 34.8
*** 1, 28lb – 90lb Index, 14.3
(106gsm – 176gsm)
Bypass Tab Stock 2 Heavyweight 7.1/7.9/9.5 19.1/23.9/ 28.7
*** 2, 65lb Cover – 100lb
Index (177gsm – 220gsm)
8.5x11, Heavyweight 3* 15/16.6/20 32/40/46
A4 LEF 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
11x17, Heavyweight 3* 8.2/9.1/11 19.3/24.1/28.3
A3 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
8.5x11, Coated 3* 15/16.6/20 22.5/25/30
A4 LEF 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
11x17, Coated 3* 8.2/9.1/11 12.3/13.7/16.5
A3 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
* Media above 220gsm (80 lb. Cover) needs to be fed through Tray 5 or
OHCF. Tabs must be fed through Tray 5.
** Improved feed success can be seen by running Coated Stocks from the
Bypass Tray (Tray 5).
*** Standard Size LEF

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Image Quality Paper / Throughput

• DocuColor 242/252/260 is designed to produce a uniform image. For more detailed information on throughput materials, please refer to the
However, Color Image Quality is subjective and can be impacted by Xerox Materials Usage Guide and the Recommended Materials List.
lighting, and is strongly influenced by paper (consult the
Recommended Materials List). Tray # Size Capacity Specified Weights
• Printing registration specifications are ±1.5 mm along the lead edge (using 24lb
for all paper trays. Side edge registration is ±1.7 mm for Trays 1 – 4 / 90gsm
and ±2.9 mm for the Bypass Tray (Tray #5). Paper)
• Skew registration is ±1.5 mm along 200mm of the side edge in all 1-2 Min.: 5.5” x 8.5” SEF(5.5” x 500 sheets Normal Weight
trays for an 8.5x11” / A4 LEF sheet of 24lb. (90 gsm) media. 8.5” LEF cannot be run.) (bond/plain)
Max.: A3 or 11” x 17” SEF 18lb – 28lb, (64 –
The DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 employs a very wide media latitude. Media within tray capacity: 105gsm)
Feeding heavyweight stocks will result in a higher than normal amount of A3 SEF B4 SEF A4 SEF Heavyweight 1:
paper curl. The resulting paper curl can provide difficulties if precision A4LEF 28lb – 90lb index, (106–
cutting of the printed sheets is required. B5 SEF* B5 LEF A5 176gsm)
SEF* Coated 1:
Maximum Image Sizes 11” x 17”SEF 106-176gsm
Legal (8.5” x 14”) SEF Heavyweight 2:
The DocuColor 242/252/260 will reproduce 11”x17” full bleed when printing Letter (8.5” x 11”) SEF 65lb cover – 80lb cover,
on 12x18” or 13”x19” paper and A3 full bleed when printing on SRA3 paper. Letter (8.5” x 11”) LEF (177 – 220gsm)
The maximum length images (476.6mm) are only produced on media 19” 8” x 10” SEF* 5.5” x 8.5” Coated 2:
long. On all media there is a Lead Edge deletion of 4mm and a Trail Edge SEF* 177 –220gsm
deletion of 4mm. Side edge deletion is 3mm except for 13x19” media. On Tray 3 & 4 B5 LEF**, A4, 8.5 x 11”, 870 (Tray 3) Same as Trays 1 & 2
13x19” media the side deletion is 3.5mm. 7.25”x10.5”LEF 1140 (Tray
Copy 4)
Tray 5 100mm x 148mmSEF 250 sheets
Same as Tray 1 – 4 with
Max. Imageable Area Guaranteed Image Quality Area (Bypass) (Standard Presets) or additional 221 – 300 gsm
width 100mm- 304.8mm x capability. 300 gsm to
297mm x 432mm 297mm x 432mm Length 140 – 143mm to 110 lb. Cover Max
11.69” x 17.00” 11.69” x 17.00” 13 x 19” / SRA3 SEF
HCF Letter B5 LEF, A4, 8.5 x 11” 2000 sheets Same as Trays 1 & 4
Print (Option) 7.25”x10.5
Max. Imageable Area Guaranteed Image Quality Area Oversize B5 LEF, 7.25x10.5” 2000 sheets Same as Tray 5 (Bypass)
HCF (Executive) LEF, A4 SEF,
323mm x 480mm 317mm x 480mm (Option) A4 LEF, 8.0x10” LEF,
12.72” x 18.90” 12.48” x 18.90” 8.5x11” SEF, 8.5x11” LEF,
8.5x13” SEF, 8.5x14” SEF,
B4 SEF, A3 SEF, 11x17”
Document Feeder SEF, 12x18” (A3+) SEF,
The Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) will handle originals 12.6x17.7” (SRA3) SEF,
from 5.5 x 8.5” to 11 x 17” (or A3) in size, and from 16 to 28lb Bond in 12.6x19.2” SEF,
weight. The DADF has a maximum capacity of 250 sheets (based on 24lb 13x18” SEF, 13x19”SEF
Paper). For the DocuColor 242 / 252/ 260 the DADF operates at 40 / 50 / * The combinations of 8×10” SEF, 5.5×8.5” SEF & A5 SEF, as well as B5
60 ppm color (8.5” x 11” / A4 LEF) and 55 / 65 / 75 ppm black and white LEF cannot be loaded in different trays in one machine
(8.5” x 11” / A4 LEF) in copy mode. The DADF operates at 40 / 50 / 50 ipm ** B5 LEF, Executive 7.25x10.5” cannot be loaded into the same tray.
color and 80 / 80 / 80 ipm black and white (8.5” x 11” / A4 LEF) in network
scanning mode. • Recommended paper to maximize image quality and product reliability
is Xerox Color Xpressions Plus 24lb (smooth bright white paper). This
paper is specifically designed to maximize image quality and machine
performance over a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Using coated (e.g., glossy, matte coated or photo finished / proofing)
and/ or extra heavyweight (i.e., >90lb Index / 176 gsm) stock may result
in degraded reliability performance for the DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260.
Customers using these materials exclusively or extensively will see
decreased performance as it relates to image quality and product
reliability.
• Attempts to feed heavier than recommended paper stocks, and/or
misuse of the media settings, may cause machine damage or poor
image quality. Using media at run modes other than that recommended
for the grade may cause poor image quality and serious machine
damage.
Xerox stock 32lb bond (3R11550) and 60lb cover (3R11553), which
were designed for the xerographic process, can be run satisfactorily.

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Output Media Capability in the Advanced, Professional and
Light Production Finishers:
The DocuColor 242/252/260 can accommodate multiple output options.
The Simple Catch Tray (XE Only) can accommodate up to 500 sheets
of 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media. A full tray is not announced by the User
Interface.
The Offsetting Catch Tray (OCT) can accommodate up to 500 sheets
of 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media. A full tray is announced by the User
Interface.
Advanced Finisher
• The Advanced Finisher has two output destinations.
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media.
o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 3000 sheets of
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media.
• Hole punch up to 65lb cover, 176gsm available to top & stacker
tray
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 50 sheets of 24lb
Bond/90 gsm available to the Stacker tray.
• Offsetting will not be enabled above 220gsm / 80lb Cover.
Professional Finisher
• The Professional Finisher has three output destinations:
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media.
o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 1500 sheets of up
to 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media.
o The Booklet Tray can accommodate up to 20 sets (with tray
in “up” position) of up to 15 sheets per set when stapled (set
size limited to 5 sheets when not stapled). Booklet stitching
available with paper sizes of 8.5”x 11”SEF, 8.5”x13”SEF,
8.5”x14”SEF, 9”x11”SEF, 11”X15”SEF, 11”x17”SEF,
12“x18”SEF, 13”x18”SEF. Booklets of up to 15 sheets of
24lb/90gsm or 14 sheets of 20lb/80gsm plus 1 non-coated
cover between 90 – 176 gsm can be created when stapled.
• Right Center Tray output tray will handle up to 1,500 sheets.
• Hole Punch up to 176 gsm available to right top and right center
tray.
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 50 sheets of 24lb
Bond/90 gsm available to the right center tray.
• V – fold of up to 5 sheets.
• Finisher does not perform edge trimming.
• The misregistration fold of a booklet will be less than or equal to
3mm 95% of the time.
Light Production Finisher
• The Light Production Finisher with C/Z folding has 4 output
destinations.
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media.
5
o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 1500 sheets of
13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media.
o The Booklet Tray can accommodate up to 20 sets (with tray
in “up” position) of up to 15 sheets per set when stapled (set
size limited to 5 sheets when not stapled). Booklet stitching
available with paper sizes of 8.5”x 11”SEF, 8.5”x13”SEF,
8.5”x14”SEF, 9”x11”SEF, 11”X15”SEF, 11”x17”SEF,
12“x18”SEF, 13”x18”SEF. Booklets of up to 15 sheets of
24lb/90gsm or 14 sheets of 20lb/80gsm plus 1 non-coated
cover between 90 – 176 gsm can be created when stapled.
o C/Z folding tray can accommodate up to 40 sheets of 24 lb
(90 gsm) media). Supported Paper sizes are 8.5x11” (A4).
• Hole Punch up to 176 gsm available to right top and right center
tray.
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 70 sheets of 24lb
Bond/90 gsm available to the right center tray.
• V – fold of up to 5 sheets.
• Finisher does not perform edge trimming.
• The misregistration fold of a booklet will be less than or equal to
3mm 95% of the time.
• C/Z folding of media up to 24 lb (90 gsm).
• System must be interrupted to remove paper from the C/Z folding
tray.
• Used to insert pre-printed stock into finished sets w/o having to go
through engine.
• The Light Production Finisher has a standard Interposer unit with
the following specs:
o Tray Capacity: 200 sheets of up to 128gsm
o Paper Weights: 64 to 220gsm (HW2), Tab-1, holed paper.
o Labels, coated media & envelopes are not supported
o Supported Sizes: Letter L, Ledger, A3, A4 L, Legal/ 8.5x12.5/
215x315, B5 S/Exec S, Letter S/ 8x10 S, B5 L/ 8x10 L, Letter
Cover L/ A4 Cover L, 11x15, B4 (1 sheet of up to 220gsm
(HW2), allowed for booklet cover)
Hole Punching Capability
The Advanced, Professional and Light Production Finishers offer Hole
Punch as a standard feature. Hole punching is not available to the Booklet
Tray. The maximum hole punch media weight is up to 176gsm / 65 lb.
Cover stock.
Duplex (2-sided) Copying / Printing
Automatic duplexing on uncoated media up to 11”x17” (A3) and 176 gsm
can be performed from Trays 1 and 2. Trays 3 and 4 can only auto duplex
8.5”x11” LEF and A4 LEF sizes of 176 gsm max. Tray 5 can auto duplex
uncoated media up to 13”x19” / SRA3 and 176 gsm.
The High Capacity Feeder, HCF can automatically duplex up to 176gsm
uncoated letter sized media.
The Oversize High Capacity Feeder (OHCF) can automatically duplex up to
13x19, SRA3, 176gsm uncoated media.
Manual duplexing can be performed on uncoated media up to 110lb Cover
(300gsm) or coated 100lb Cover (280 gsm) from Tray 5 (Bypass). Manual
duplex can be performed on media up to 13x19" (SRA3 320mmx450mm /
Maximum 320mm x 482mm) from Tray 5 (Bypass). (Note: Image quality
degradation is possible above 220gsm.)
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As with any printer or copier, duplex performance is not expected to match Mandatory Accessories
the performance for single sided copying. Paper jam rates may be higher
than the rate you will experience for the same throughput material in single There a total of 4 output selections (three in North America) available for
sided mode. DocuColor 242/252/260. One must be selected.

Optional Accessories
Transparencies
The following premium transparency is available for use: 3R12505. Accessory Description
Transparencies are supported out of Trays 1 – Tray 5 (Bypass) if fed in the
correct manner. This premium transparency is specifically designed to High Capacity 2000 Sheet (8.5x11” / A4) capacity Media from 64 gsm to 220gsm
provide optimum copy quality. Feeder (18 b. to 80 lb. Cover)
Use of other transparencies may cause machine damage and result in
excessive service calls. Oversize High 2000 Sheet (up to 13x19/SRA3) capacity from 64gsm to 300gsm
Capacity feeder (coated and uncoated).
Standard Configuration Features
Convenience Staple up to 50 sheets of 90gsm / 24 lb. Media.
The DocuColor 242/252/260 is delivered with: Stapler
• Print Engine with Scanner Foreign The Foreign Interface Kit enables the connection of external devices
• Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) Interface Kit such as auditrons or coin-op devices. This will perform in copy and
print modes.
• Controller connectivity enabled
• Electronic Pre-Collation (EPC)
• High resolution scanning (when connected to a network controller) Reference Material
• 3260 sheet paper capacity via 5 paper trays DocuColor 242/252/260 is shipped with a complete set of user guides on a
CD ROM.
Customer Support
The Xerox Customer Support Centers are available to provide general
information, answer questions and take service calls. You can reach the
Customer Support Center at the following toll-free phone numbers:
United States 1-800-821-2797
Canada 1-800-939-3769

To order Replacement Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs):

Full Service Maintenance customers order replacement CRU’s through
Xerox Customer Support Center using the toll free number above. Time and
Materials Maintenance customer order replacement CRU’s through the
Logistics Customer Support Center at 1-800-828-5881.

To order additional Supply (toner / staples) or Throughput materials:

The Xerox Supplies Marketing Center, 1-800-822-2200 US, 1-800-668-0199
CAN (English), 1-800-668-0133 CAN (French) is available for ordering
Xerox supplies, including paper and other throughput material.

US Customers on Metered Price Plans should call the Metered Hotline,

U.S. 1–800–599-2198 to acquire additional toner.

Customer Training
Customer training on machine features and functions is a purchasable
service for the DocuColor 242/252/260.

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 Expectation Setting Document
DocuColor 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
August 22, 2007

DocuColor 242/ 252/260: Special considerations or performance limitations identified

Responsibility Matrix
Action
Communicate the need for
adequate space and power to
accommodate the DocuColor
242/252/260 and accessories.
Provide adequate space and power
to configure the DocuColor
242/252/260.
Unpack system / components
Install system hardware
Connect all System Components
prior to powering up the system
Install the printer description files
and server, status Desktop
Accessories on Client (Printer /
Copier only)
Ensure network configuration
(Printer / Copier only)
Confirm network integrity (Printer /
Copier only)
Acquire and install client
workstation network software
(Printer / Copier only)
Run initial software diagnostics
when directed
Monitor and adjust as required
Load any additional fonts (Printer /
Copier only)
Order and replace Customer
Replaceable Units (Drum
cartridges, Fuser and Waste Toner
Cartridge) as needed.
Provide Help Line support (with
purchase of FSMA)
Provide spared parts (with purchase
of FSMA)
Provide service (with purchase of
FSMA)
Provide support fro AMR / ASR –
Refer to SMART eSolutions CED.
Return failed or expended parts and
cartridges
by Xerox and agreed to by the customer:
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Customer Xerox
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I have reviewed this document and understand the
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Customer
X
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X Xerox Sales Representative
X
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Xerox Customer Service Representative
X
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Primary customer DocuColor 242/252/260 applications:

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