Customer Trainning Operadores

Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press
Customer Training Participant Guide

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Document Version: 2.0, October 2018
Contents
Module 1: Course Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Module Structure ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Methods................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Materials ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Associated Training .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Iridesse Production Press Learning Checklist ......................................................................................... 7
Module 2: Press Overview ...............................................................................................11

2.1 Printing Capabilities........................................................................................................................................13
2.2 System Components ......................................................................................................................................17
2.3 Xerox EX-P 6 Print Server Powered by Fiery ..........................................................................................21
2.4 Modular Feeding and Finishing .................................................................................................................32
2.5 Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................................41
2.6 Operational Safety..........................................................................................................................................42
2.7 Powering the Press On and Off ..................................................................................................................43
2.8 Activities ..............................................................................................................................................................44
Module 3: Control Center Navigation ........................................................................49

3.1 Press Interface – Control Center ...............................................................................................................51
3.2 Main Menu and Functions ...........................................................................................................................55
3.3 System Menu.....................................................................................................................................................57
3.4 Major Functions................................................................................................................................................60
3.5 Activities ..............................................................................................................................................................66
Module 4: Media Management....................................................................................69

4.1 Understanding Media Specifications......................................................................................................71
4.2 Managing Paper Tray Settings ..................................................................................................................76
4.3 Loading Stock ....................................................................................................................................................82
4.4 Printing Extra Long Sheets (XLS) ...............................................................................................................89
4.5 Correcting Paper Curl .....................................................................................................................................96
4.6 Media Use and Storage Guidelines .........................................................................................................96
Module 5: Color and IQ Management .......................................................................99

5.1 Overview of Color and IQ Maintenance ............................................................................................. 101
5.2 Tools to Ensure Production Consistency ............................................................................................. 102
5.3 Performing an EZ Press Check ................................................................................................................. 104
5.4 Calibrating the EX-P 6 Print Server ........................................................................................................ 110
5.5 Creating Destination Profiles................................................................................................................... 114
5.6 Creating Alignment Adjustment Profiles............................................................................................ 117
5.7 Creating Fold Adjustment Profiles ........................................................................................................ 126
5.8 Review of IQ Tools........................................................................................................................................ 132
Module 6: Working with Finishers............................................................................. 135
6.1 Overview of Optional Xerox Finishing .................................................................................................. 137
6.2 Offset Catch Tray ......................................................................................................................................... 138
6.3 Interface Decurler Module........................................................................................................................ 138
6.4 Xerox High Capacity Stacker.................................................................................................................... 140
6.5 Xerox Production Ready Finishers ......................................................................................................... 142
6.6 Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module ...................................................................................................... 150
6.7 GBC AdvancedPunch Pro........................................................................................................................... 152
6.8 Printing with Finishing Modules ............................................................................................................. 159
Module 7: Using Specialty Dry Ink ........................................................................... 173

7.1 Specialty Dry Ink Overview ....................................................................................................................... 175
7.2 Working with Print Files .............................................................................................................................. 184
7.3 Working with Spot Metallics and Clear Dry Ink ............................................................................... 188
7.4 Custom Iridescent Effects with Adobe Tools.................................................................................... 193
7.5 Applying Iridescent Effects with Fiery Metallics Spot Color ....................................................... 195
7.6 Creating an Iridescent Metallic Palette with Color Logic (optional)....................................... 198
7.7 Estimating Dry Ink Usage ......................................................................................................................... 200
7.8 Using Fiery Multi-Pass................................................................................................................................. 202
7.9 Exercises for Working with Specialty Dry Inks .................................................................................. 205
Module 8: Press Maintenance .................................................................................... 211

8.1 Cleaning the Paper Path ............................................................................................................................ 213
8.2 Replacing Consumables............................................................................................................................. 218
Module 9: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 225

9.1 Merssages and Errors .................................................................................................................................. 227
9.2 Fault Codes...................................................................................................................................................... 229
9.3 General Problem Resolution..................................................................................................................... 230
9.4 Clearing Paper Jams .................................................................................................................................... 231
9.5 Image Quality Corrective Actions.......................................................................................................... 232
9.6 Obtaining Help............................................................................................................................................... 234
Module 10: System Administration ......................................................................... 235

10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 237
10.2 Using the Maintenance Function ....................................................................................................... 241
10.3 Changing System Settings ..................................................................................................................... 243
10.4 Stock Library for Administrators .......................................................................................................... 254
10.5 Using Advanced Stock Setup ................................................................................................................ 263
10.6 Air Assist Profiles......................................................................................................................................... 269
10.7 DFA Finishing Profiles............................................................................................................................... 273
10.8 Backing Up the Stock Library and Profiles....................................................................................... 275
Module 1:
Course Introduction
Agenda
Duration: 20 minutes
This module covers the structure of the training and will help you identify who should attend each section
of the course. You will meet the instructor and your fellow classmates as well as plan your schedule.
Objective
After completing this module, you will know which course sections to attend based on your role with the
system, and what to expect from each of the modules.
Supporting resources
Customer Training Participant Guide
Prerequisites
None
2 Module 1 – Course Introduction
1.1 Module Structure
Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press Customer Training consists of ten modules. These ten modules train
operators, key operators, administrators, users who submit jobs, and pre-press document design personnel
in the specific tasks required to effectively submit and print jobs, and manage and maintain the press.
Note that these modules cover all press features, but since each printing configuration is unique, your
instructor will adapt the topics and exercises to your specific needs.
Please review the topics below to identify which modules you need to attend:
Module Name - Module Topics Time to

Audience Complete
1. Course • Introductions 20 minutes
Introduction • Module structure
• All roles • Course objectives
• Methods and materials
2. Press Overview • Describe the general capabilities and special features of the 45 minutes
• All roles Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press installed at your site
• Identify the main components of the system and state the
general function of each component
• Locate the Control Center, access panels/doors, and press
compartments
• Locate the serial number
• Describe safety considerations in operating the press
• Switch the system power On and Off
• Use the Emergency Power Off
• Submit files for printing from a computer on the network
or from your print server
3. Control Center • Log On and Off the Control Center as an Administrator 45 minutes
• Operators • Shut Down and Restart the press and use other options from
• Advanced the System menu
Operators • Check the status of press components and consumables
• Key Operators • Access the Stock Library to work with stocks
• Access and read Billing and Counters information
• Access main functions for managing profiles, performing
daily IQ maintenance, and setting a higher fuser
temperature
4. Media • Define media latitude and paper specifications for press use 45 minutes
Management • Load media in trays and change tray property settings
• All roles • Assign stocks to a tray from the Stock Library or the
Recommended Media List
• Create a new stock for a tray
• Explain media storage guidelines
• Set up and print Extra Long Sheets (XLS)
Module 1 – Course Introduction 3

Module Name - Module Topics Time to
Audience Complete
5. Color and IQ • Calibrate the print server 75 minutes
Management • Create Destination Profiles for stock
• Perform routine EZ Press Check using the Full Width Array
• Create and apply Alignment and Fold Adjustment Profiles
6. Working with • Print using finishing options available on installed modules 90 minutes
Optional Finishers • Manage paper, consumables and settings for:
• Operators - Interface Module
• Key Operators - Xerox High Capacity Stacker
- Production Ready (PR) Finisher
- Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker Finisher
- Xerox Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module
- Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module
- GBC® AdvancedPunch™ Pro
7. Using Specialty Dry • Apply Specialty Dry Ink to Full Pages in a document 90 minutes
Inks • Apply Specialty Dry Ink to pre-defined spot colors and
• Operators selected objects within a document
• Key Operators • Reference documents that explain the use of appropriate
• Document settings for spot color in pre-press file preparation to enable
Designers specialty coat production
• Use the Fiery Ink Estimation Tool to estimate ink costs
• Set equivalent Spot Color names on the print server
for Specialty Colors and print with Fiery Metallics Spot Color
8. Press Maintenance • Clean the press 60 minutes
• Operators • Check the status of CRUs and Consumables
• Key Operators • Replace Dry Ink Cartridges
• Replace Dry Ink Waste Bottles
• Replace the Fuser Web Assembly
• Replace the Charge Corotrons
9. Troubleshooting • View the error log 30 minutes
• All • Reference corrective action for fault codes and messages
• Adjust image quality for print jobs when needed
• Clear paper jams
10. System • Clean the Dry Ink Dispensers and Charge Corotrons 90 minutes
Administration • Change System Settings
• Key Operators • Perform image quality adjustments using the Full Width
• Administrators Array
• Manage the Stock Library when user access is restricted
• Use a stock’s Advanced Settings to customize print engine
settings to a specific media
• Access and edit Air Assist and Finishing Profiles

1.2 Methods
Throughout this course, your instructor has planned a variety of methods to help you learn the material.
These instructional methods include:
• Lecture and discussion of important concepts
• Demonstrations of key features
• Guided practice on the system
• Independent practice on the system
• Readings
• Practice using reference materials
You will benefit the most from this training by taking notes and asking questions whenever they occur.
Remember that your instructor is here to help you learn the skills that will help you succeed in your job, so
please ask for support whenever you need it.
1.3 Materials
Materials for this course consist of:
• This guide, the Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press Customer Training Participant Guide
• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press User Documentation
• Quick Reference Cards:
- Quick Reference for Performing Automated Adjustments (EZ Press Check)

- Quick Reference for Calibration & Profiling
- Quick Reference for Routine Maintenance
- Quick Reference for Using Specialty Dry Inks
- Quick Reference for Programming Stocks
- Quick Reference for Creating Alignment Profiles
- Quick Reference for Adjusting Fold, Staple, and Crease Positions
- Quick Reference for Creasing Sheets and Booklets
- Quick Reference for Creating Booklets with Full Bleed
- Quick Reference for Printing Extra Long Sheets (XLS)
- Quick Reference for Printing with Fiery Multi-Pass

• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press How To Videos:
- Adding a New Stock

- Advanced Stock Settings
- EZ Press Check
- Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment
- Image Transfer Adjustment
- Media Alignment Adjustment
- Color Calibration using the Full Width Array
- Creating Full Bleed Booklets
- Printing Extra Long Sheet Jobs
- Designing for Metallic Dry Inks
- Applying Metallic Dry Inks with FreeFlow Core
- Applying Specialty Dry Inks at the Print Server
- Designing and Printing with White
• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press Specialty Dry Inks Design Guide
1.4 Associated Training

Your printing system is configured with a digital print server, the Xerox® EX-P 6 Print Server Powered by
Fiery®. You should receive training on your print server right before or right after taking this course. For
print server information, please use the EFI Customer Portal: https://customer.efi.com/support/ccpIndex
(logon required) or the EFI Learning Site: https://learning.efi.com/.

1.5 Iridesse Production Press Learning Checklist
The purpose of this checklist is to record the skills that are critical to operating and supporting your
press. As you learn each item, please check it off on this list You can use the page numbers to
reference and review each item in your Training Guide. When topics span several pages, only the
first page in the range is listed in the table. A “QRC” notation means that a convenient Quick Reference
Card exists for the procedure. If you feel you need more practice time for any item, let your instructor
know, and it will be arranged. These procedures and skills are important for you to get optimum
performance from your Iridesse Production Press.
Completed Skill Item Page Reference
________ Access the EFI Learning Site for print server job aids 21
________ Power up and shut down the system 43
________ Access areas of the paper path to clear paper jams 45
________ Submit files for printing at the print server 48
Restart the press and use other options

________ 57
from the System menu
________ Access and read Billing Meters 19, 60
________ Check the status of all CRUs 20, 61
________ Transfer press data to Xerox Remote Customer Service 65
Assign stocks to a tray from the Stock Library or the

________ Recommended Media List, and create a new stock 76, QRC
for a tray
________ Load media in trays and change the Tray Property settings 82
________ Perform routine EZ Press Check using the Full Width Array 104, QRC
Load and program specialty media such as pre-drilled stock,

________ 85
tabs, labels and polyesters
________ Install the Postcard Bracket for printing small formats 84
Perform individual IQ adjustments as needed for Auto

________ Density Uniformity, 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment, 106
and Auto Alignment Adjustment
________ Perform print server Calibrations 110, QRC
________ Create Destination Profiles for stocks 114, QRC

Create Alignment Profiles and apply them to jobs from the

________ Tray Stock Properties window as well as the Advanced 117, QRC
Settings for a stock
Create Fold Adjustment Profiles and apply them to jobs

________ 126
from the Advanced Setup for a stock
Replenish supplies and remove waste for each finisher

________ 141, QRC
in your configuration
________ Create booklets and adjust trim settings for them 159, QRC
________ Set up and print Extra Long Sheets (XLS) 89, QRC
________ Create and insert folded sheets 165, QRC
________ Insert blank or preprinted sheets into printed documents 167
________ Apply creases to sheets or documents 170, QRC
Set up and print jobs using the Specialty Dry Inks loaded
________ on your press individually (Clear, Silver, Gold, and/or White) 188, QRC
and in combinations as overlays and underlays
________ Perform routine cleaning of the paper path 213
Perform routine maintenance by replacing: Dry Ink

________ Cartridges, Dry Ink Waste Bottle, Charge Corotrons, 219, QRC
Fuser Web Assembly
Check Fault Codes and reference corrective actions

________ 229
in the User Documentation
Perform routine cleaning of the Charge Corotrons

________ 241, QRC
and Dry Ink Dispensers
Log on as an Administrator and change System Settings for

________ 237
Control Center displays and Tray Settings
Set Productivity Modes for Fuser Performance, Mixed Paper

________ 245
Weight, Transparencies, and Embossed Paper.
________ Perform manual Fuser Belt Refreshes 249
________ Perform manual Registration Control Setups 249
Use Advanced Stock Setup to correct for paper feeding

________ 263
problems

Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust Fuser Temperature to

________ 264
improve IQ for selected stocks
Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust Aligner Roll Pressure

________ 264
to improve paper handing for selected stocks
Use Advanced Stock Setup to correct for Trail Edge

________ 265
Deletion for selected stocks
Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust the 2nd Bias Transfer

________ 265
Roll to correct for mottle or color shift for selected stocks
Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust decurler settings

________ 267
to correct for paper curl
________ Access and edit Air Assist and Finishing Profiles 269

Module 2:
Press Overview
Agenda
In this module you will learn the basic hardware components of the press and review operational
considerations for safety, meters, and power switches. You will also practice submitting jobs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
• Describe the general capabilities and special features of the Xerox® Iridesse™ Press
installed at your site
• Identify the main components of the system and state the general function of each component
• Locate the Control Center, operation panels/doors, and press components
• Locate the serial number of the press
• Describe the main safety considerations to use when operating the system
• Switch the system power On and Off
• Submit files for printing from a computer on the network or from your print server.
Supporting Resources
Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press Customer Documentation
Prerequisites
None
12 Module 2 – Press Overview
2.1 Printing Capabilities
2.1.1 Press Overview
The Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press is a full color / black and white high-speed network printing system
that produces 120 pages per minute on all media. This press provides benchmark image quality, wide
media latitude, and outstanding color management – all at a very high speed.
The print engine employs several technologies that make the Xerox® Iridesse™ Press unique in the
industry. The press delivers smooth, crisp, high-resolution output at high production print speeds while
also offering wide media latitude, tight registration, and easy-to-use controls for operation and
maintenance. Advanced technologies include:
• Four to six Raster Output Scanners (ROS) using Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL)
that produce a high-quality 2400 x 2400 dots-per-inch resolution
• Advanced center registration technology that controls front-to-back alignment within +/- 0.5 mm
• Standard Full Width Array in-line scanner that automatically adjusts print engine settings and
facilitates print server calibration and profiling
• Advanced Fuser Belt design that enables rapid heating and cooling, improves productivity,
and lasts longer than previous heat rolls
• Dual-wire, auto-cleaning corotrons that last longer and provide more uniform quality
• A Deburr Assembly that reduces sharp edges on the leading edge of guillotine-cut media so the media
from internal trays does not nick, cut or de-laminate the IBT belt; Also the leading edge of the media
is pressed between two metal rollers to flatten out the edge to protect the belt
• A full metal frame that increases overall press reliability
Module 2 – Press Overview 13

2.1.2 Printing Speeds
The Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press prints up to 120 impressions per minute on a wide variety of
media—coated and uncoated. For a given size media, the press maintains its rated speed across the
entire range of supported paper weights (55-400 gsm). For the Xerox® Iridesse™ Press, the rated speeds
for several standard paper sizes are:
Paper Size Feed Orientation Simplex Print Speed

(Duplex is ½ Simplex Rate)
8.5” x 11” / A4 Long Edge Feed 120 ppm
11” x 17” / A3 Short Edge Feed 60 ppm
12” x 18” / Short Edge Feed 60 ppm

SRA3
13” x 19.2” Short Edge Feed 48 ppm
Transparencies Long Edge Feed 120 ppm

and Labels (8.5x11” / A4)
(106-300 gsm)
The Average Monthly Image Volume for the press is 225K – 475K images.
2.1.3 Output Resolution and Image Quality

The Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press provides 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution for excellent sharpness and
uniformity. The image quality reflects outstanding midtones, sharp text, pure neutrals, detailed shadows,
bright highlights and excellent photo rendering.
2.1.4 Xerox® HD (High Definition) EA (Emulsion Aggregation) Toner

The Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press uses low-melt HD EA Toner. This latex-based dry ink contains small
consistent particles that produce a smooth, offset-like finish and very sharp images. HD EA Toner
produces outstanding quality with less dry ink and no fuser oil. The press uses these Toner Cartridges:
• K or Black HD EA Toner
• C or Cyan HD EA Toner
• M or Magenta HD EA Toner
• Y or Yellow HD EA Toner
• HD EA Clear Dry Ink, HD EA Silver Dry Ink, HD EA Gold Dry Ink, and HD EA White Dry Ink (up to two)
These toner cartridges are keyed so that an operator cannot install a cartridge in the wrong housing.

2.1.5 Supported Paper
The press supports coated or uncoated paper in a range of widths and weights.
Size Range: Minimum = 182 mm x 182 mm (7.2” x 7.2 inches)

Maximum = 330 mm x 488 mm (13” x 19.2”)
For XLS Printing: Sheets up to 47.24” (1,200 mm)
Optional Tray Inserter (for external feeders): Supports 102 mm x 152 mm (4” x 6”) stock
Weight Range: From internal trays: 55 gsm – 400 gsm

From Advanced High Capacity Feeders): 55 gsm – 350 gsm
Type of Media:
• Coated and uncoated paper
• Textured/linen stocks
• Tabs
• Labels
• Transparencies
• Dark substrates
• Specialty media including film, window decals, durable/synthetic papers, greeting cards, dark
substrates, and embossed, polyesters
2.1.6 Modular Finishing

A wide range of finishing options provides the flexibility to manage diverse applications and workflows:
• Xerox Inserter • Xerox® SquareFold® Trimmer

• Xerox High Capacity Stacker • Xerox Crease and Two-sided Trimmer
• Production Ready (PR) Finisher • GBC® AdvancedPunch™ Pro
• Production Ready (PR) Finisher Plus • The Plockmatic Pro 35™ & Plockmatic Pro 50™
• Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker Finisher • Duplo® DMSF-10 Entry Production Dual Mode
Sheet Feede
• Punch Module
• C/Z Folder Module

2.1.7 User Documentation
User Documentation is loaded onto your Control Center for quick access when you need to refer
to procedures for operating, administrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the press. This resource
can also be loaded onto PCs or Macs, in addition to the Control Center.
From the main page, you can click on general topics, and then select additional links to drill down to the
specific information that you need.
2.2 System Components
Print Server Dry Ink Cartridges,
Charge Corotrons, and Control
Xerographic Modules Alert Lamp Center
Full Width Array

Alignment
Module
Optional
Cooling Unit Finishing
Fuser Assembly
Transport and
Optional Advanced Output Module
High Capacity Feeder Paper Trays 1 and 2
Trays A1-1 and A1-2
2.2.1 Key Components and Major Areas

It is helpful to think of your printing system as a collection of components. Key components and press
areas include:
• Print Server - The Xerox® EX-P 6 Print Server Powered by Fiery serves as the Digital Front End (DFE)
for the system. This print server provides job processing, job management, and color management
for the press.
• Control Center - This user interface for press control serves as your main control point for
making or changing paper tray and system settings. It also shows you status and error messages,
and lets you know when consumables need replacement.
• Alert or Status Lamp -Shows you the status of the press at a glance.
• Dry Ink Cartridges - Contain the toner for the press—one cartridge for each color.
• Charge Corotrons - These devices apply an electric charge to the drum to hold the dry ink.

• Alignment Module - Automatically aligns stock in paper path; open if necessary to clear jams.
• Paper Trays 1 and 2 - For loading stock; 400 gsm media supported from these two trays.
• Optional Feeder Trays A1-1 and A1-2 (in Advanced High Capacity Feeder) - For loading
paper or other stock; provides additional capacity to internal Trays 1 and 2. Two units can be chained
in a Dual Advanced High Capacity Feeder to provide four (4) additional trays.
• Fuser Assembly - A Belt Roll Fuser that fixes the image to the media using heat and pressure.
• Transport and Output Module - Cools, decurls and exits printed sheets.
• Full Width Array - Located right along the paper path, this color measurement device reads target
prints to provide automated calibration and destination profiling, and a number of other IQ
adjustments.
2.2.2 Xerographic Components and Specialty Dry Inks
Dry Ink
Cartridges
Xerographic
Units
The toner or dry ink cartridges are positioned along the top
of the print engine. They feed dry ink to the Xerographic Modules below.
There is one toner cartridge and one corresponding Xerographic Unit for
each color—C, M, Y, K plus optionally up to 2 Specialty Dry Inks:
S (Silver), G (Gold), C (Clear), and /or Wht (White).
Standard with each machine are four dry ink housings— one each for C, M, Y, and K color. The fifth and
sixth housings are designated for Specialty Dry Inks and available as options. Specialty Dry Inks include
Clear, Metallic Silver, and Metallic Gold.

Up to two Specialty Dry Inks can be loaded at a time. A specially trained Technical Key Operator can
switch the Specialty Dry Inks being used, with a process called EZ Swap.
With Specialty Dry Ink you can:
• Flood one or more pages or a document – This use of Specialty Dry Ink fully covers pages to enhance
the appearance of the document.
• Apply to Spot Colors in the print file defined for Specialty Dry Inks – This use lets you apply Clear,
Silver, or Gold Specialty Dry Ink to pre-designed spot colors in the file. It provides for creative effects
and highlights to enhance the appearance of applications.
• Apply to Objects such as Text, Graphics or Spot Colors – This use lets you select objects in a regular
print file onto which you can apply the Specialty Dry Ink. No pre-definition is required, as the objects
are selected right at the print server before printing.
These uses of Specialty Dry Inks can be defined upstream in print file preparation, or selected right at the
print server for some applications. Module 7 in this course reviews the settings and capabilities of the print
server for applying the optional Specialty Dry Inks to printing, and the required layout of the toner
stations for the different dry inks.
2.2.3 Serial Number

The machine serial number is available from the Control Center and also located on the inside of the left
door of the press. You may need this number when requesting support or service.
2.2.4 Billing Meters

Billing meters display on the Control Center for the press. The Billing Meters screen shows a count of the
Color Impressions, Black Impressions and Total Impressions. In addition, the display shows Color Large
Impressions and Extra Long Impressions:

This screen details the total number of Color Impressions, the total number of Black impressions, and the
Total Impressions that have been printed. Total Impressions is the sum of the Color and Black
Impressions. These counts are a complete history from first use. In addition, Color Large Impressions are
listed (145 square inches AND less than or equal to19.33 inches in length) and Extra Long Impressions
(increments +2 for any media with a length greater than 19.33 inches. The 3xA4 counters increment +1
for any media with a length greater than 19.33 inches).
2.2.5 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
With the Consumables button on the Control Center, operators have instant access to the status of all
CRUs for the system. These include Charge Corotrons (one for each color), Waste Dry Ink Bottles (2), the
Fuser Web Assembly, and supplies for each finisher. The green checkmark next to each consumable
means that it is currently OK and does not need replacement. As the consumable gets low, or in the case
of the Waste Dry Ink Bottles—full, the checkmark turns yellow. This is a warning that you should soon
change the consumable. When the consumable is depleted, the status icon turns red.
The status of Dry Ink Cartridges is shown on the main screen. This information is useful to plan ahead
for routine maintenance and ordering supplies.

2.3 Xerox® EX-P 6 Print Server
Powered by Fiery®
The print server, or Digital Front End (DFE), prepares files for printing
on the press after they are submitted from users. It does this by
converting the print file into digital images—a process known as
rasterizing (or RIPping) the data. In addition, the server enables
queue management, job management, and color management for
the press. While these functions can be set to occur automatically,
operators often want to manually adjust job and color settings,
and control the order of printing.
The EX-P 6 Print Server performs these general functions:
• Receives print jobs from various sources―over the network or

directly at the server
• Organizes the jobs into queues for efficient processing
• Interprets incoming print files and converts them into a raster

format so that the print engine can process them
• Applies printing parameters, called Job Properties, to each job, such as quantity,
1 or 2-Sided printing, stock to use, imposition, etc.
• Enables the operator to manage jobs by setting IQ parameters, changing Job Properties,
and routing the job by Holding, Releasing, or Forwarding it.
• Enables the operator to manage color processing and image quality for jobs and queues by
changing default settings for Source Profiles, Destination Profiles, Color Rendering, etc.
The Xerox EX-P 6 Print Server is ideal for production environments that require a dependable server
with industry-renowned Fiery features and a host of Fiery workflow tools. In addition to the features
listed below, the EX-P 6 Print Server integrates with Xerox FreeFlow Core, plus other EFI solutions like
Fiery Central, EFI Digital StoreFront and EFI MIS/ERP business software.
For details on print server features and customer resources, please see the EFI materials available
from the EFI Customer Portal: https://customer.efi.com/support/ccpIndex (logon required), or the EFI
Learning site: https://learning.efi.com/

2.3.1 The Xerox EX-P 6 Print Server Powered by Fiery—At-A-Glance
The Xerox EX-P 6 Print Serveris the standalone unit, featuring a Fiery NX Station GL: Fiery work stand,
Fiery Ticker, 22" monitor, wireless keyboard and a mouse. The additional standard and optional
features are as follows:
• Fiery NX Station GL • VIPP, VPS, PPML and Freeform support

• Operating System: Windows 10 • Postscript Levels 1, 2 and 3
• Platform Software: Fiery FS300 Pro • PDF/X-1a, 3 and 4*
• Command Workstation 6.x • Adobe Acrobat® XI: Native PDF 1.3,
1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7
• Fiery HyperRIP
• CT/LW*
• Fiery Image Enhance Visual Editor
• EPS, TIFF, TIFF/IT-P1, DCS 2.0*, JPEG*,
• Standard Color Profiler Suite (CPS)
ExportPS*, PDF2Go
with EFI ES-2000 Spectrophotometer
• Fiery Paper Catalog integration with
• Standard Fiery Impose and Compose
the Iridesse™ Press Stock Library
• Standard Graphic Arts Premium Edition Manager running on the Fiery server
• Ultra HD Resolution and Fiery Ultra • Advanced Job Management features
Smooth Gradients (1200 x 1200 dpi), such as Schedule Print, Suspend on
10-bit rendering resolution) Mismatch,
• Automated color calibration Job Reorder Rush Print, Proof Print
and profiling with Xerox Automated and Quick Doc Merge
Color Quality Suite (ACQS) • Sequential Print
and Full Width Array technology
• Fiery Hot Folders for PC and Mac®
• Object Oriented Halftones
• Virtual Printers
enable selection of different
line screens for text, graphics • Security features: IP Filtering for
and images IPv4/IPv6, Secure Erase, User
Authentication via LDAP, encryption
• Hot Folders for easy job submission
of critical information, IP Sec support,
• Fiery ColorWise for in-RIP total color SSL/TLS support, and certificate
management management
• Adobe PDF Print Engine 3.0
• Optional Extra Hard Drive Kit

2.3.2 EX-P 6 Print Server Hardware Specifications
This table provides a hardware summary for the EX-P 6 Print Server.
Hardware NX Premium II
2x Intel Xeon E5-2640 V4, Quad Core,

Processors
2.4 up to 3.4 GHz with Turbo
Motherboard/Platform Intel C612 (Grantley EP)
Graphics Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730, 1 GB GDDR3
Platform OS Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
System Memory
16 GB (4 x 4GB)
(Minimum)
Hard Drives 500GB

(Minimum) 4 TB Raid (2 x 2TB)
DVD Drive DVD R/W
Serial Interface No
USB2.0; 2 rear ports
USB Interfaces
USB3.0; 2 rear ports, 3 ports on Fiery QuickTouch
Monitor Size 22" Flat Panel
FS300Pro
Fiery Sever Software Level
Fiery Command WorkStation 6.x
Stand Standard
2.3.3 Fiery® Tools for the EFI Print Servers

A range of tools for managing workflow is available on the Iridesse™ print server, from simple page
composition and basic color controls to advanced imposition, sophisticated color management, and
personalized printing with variable data.
The following EFI tools are available as indicated:
Fiery Command WorkStation (CWS)

The Iridesse™ EX-P 6 Print Server features the latest CWS 6 user interface that lets operators create Virtual
Printers (queues), set and change Job Properties, create Server Presets to easily reuse job settings, Proof
and Preflight jobs, and use a host of other controls to optimize job management. CWS also runs on PCs
and Macs, so that users can remotely control printing. The Iridesse™ Press is released with CWS 6.0, and
customers can easily download new CWS versions from the EFI website as they become available.
(Standard)

Fiery Spot-On® Spot Color Editor
Every Fiery server is PANTONE® calibrated, which means that every PANTONE color prints accurately,
right out of the box. With the Fiery Spot-On feature, users can easily edit PANTONE PLUS SERIES,
PANTONE Fashion + Home and other custom spot colors to meet their customers’ expectations.
(Standard)
Fiery Impose
Impose provides an intuitive tool to automate and streamline prepress tasks. This WYSIWYG tool lets
users preview jobs before they are RIPped, and enables last-minute changes to text and images with PDF
editing tools. Users can create and apply unlimited imposition templates. Impose applies imposition
layouts based on job-defined trim box values and it automatically detects the trim box and bleed box
defined in source documents. With Impose, users can also set imposition for VDP documents prior to
processing. In general, users can cut waste by viewing all jobs as they will print before starting the print
run. They can then use the tool to add or delete pages as well as edit text or graphics for last minute
changes. (Standard with ability to order extra licenses)
Fiery Compose
Compose provides a WYSIWYG page-view panel for make-ready tasks such as document merging, media
specification, chapterization, tab insertion and document editing. This solution provides centralized
document assembly and reduces labor costs by automating document production, including multiple
finishing requirements in a set based on page numbers. Users can insert tabs and specify mixed media
from a single, integrated visual interface. Users can also easily merge PDF pages with drag & drop PDF
insertion. (Standard with ability to order extra licenses)
Fiery Image Enhance Visual Editor

The Image Enhance Visual Editor provides real-time image editing with visual feedback and eliminates
the need for additional image-editing software. Users can use manual controls to adjust tone, skin tones,
color definition, and sharpness. (Standard)
Fiery Color Profiler Suite with ES-2000 Spectrophotometer – Lets users create, visualize, test and edit
destination profiles to ensure consistent and accurate color on different media. This software also enables
verification of device profiles against in-house or industry standards to ensure that customers achieve the
most accurate output. While this tool comes with a hand-held ES-2000 Spectrophotometer, customers can
use the Iridesse™ Full Width Array for more efficient profiling. (Standard)
Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition – Provides precise pre-press color control and file
troubleshooting for expert users. Features include a Fiery ImageViewer with color wheel editing per page
and the ability to view traps, dot shapes, screen angles and moiré patterns, along with color profile
changes. The Fiery ImageViewer also exports raster files to PDFs for offline proofing and zooms up to
3200 percent and down to dot cell level for soft proofing. Other features include Halftone Simulation with
Frequency Per Color, Configurable Auto-Trapping, a customizable Control Bar, and Preflight and Postflight
to deliver consistent results every time. In addition, a Filters for Hot Folders feature enhances the Fiery

Hot Folder option for users by enabling quick drag & drop job submission from PCs for these file types:
CT/LW, TIFF/IT, EPS, PS, PDF, DCS2, 1-bit TIFF, PDF2Go, ExportPS, JPEG, PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 preflight.
(Standard)
Variable Data Printing (VDP) – VDP lets customers create personalized print output, which is a powerful
revenue generator for direct mailings and other promotional pieces. This tool makes VDP production fast
and efficient with key caching technology. It supports industry standards, such as PPML, PDF/VT-1 and
PDF/VT-2, and is the only server capable of auto trapping for VDP jobs. The tool includes Fiery FreeForm
3.0, an easy way to start using VDP, without the added cost of a variable composition software package.
(Optional)
2.3.4 Fiery® Command Workstation 6 (CWS) Navigation
Home
Job Center
Apps and Resources
The new CWS 6 interface provides a modern, left-to-right navigation, with menus and functions on a
vertical orientation. On the far left, you first select a Main View: Home, Job Center, or Apps and Resources.
• The Home View provides an at-a-glance view of all servers and processing that is occurring.
• The Job Center View lets you manage jobs in familiar windows.
• With Apps and Resources, you get one-click access to installed applications, including Fiery Hot
Folders. This view shows all tools in one place.

Home View
Home View provides at-a-glance view of all servers and the processing and/or printing that is occurring.
Above each listed server, you can see a processing and/or printing status bar.
Quick Stats are on the right, and consist of a summary of output for all servers. The total Jobs printed
each day is displayed in a bar graph, and below that, the media usage is shown for each day of the week.
Job Center - Servers
More button
to access
Device
Center
When you open Job Center, you must first select the print server to access. For each selected print server,
you can see a summary of the number of Held, Printed, Archived, Processing and Printed jobs. You can
then select one of these queues to view the individual jobs in them. Below the queues, you can see the

loaded stocks for the print engine connected to the print server. The toner levels are not accurate and will
always read 100% since the print engine software does not share that information with the print server.
It is important to note that the 3 dots next to the server name, shown on this slide on the upper right,
opens the Device Center. These dots are called the More button. The Server drop-down menu also lets you
access the Device Center.
On the far right of the Job Center is the Job Preview and Job Summary pane for the selected print server.
At the top of this pane, you can see an instant Job Preview for the selected job. For non-processed jobs,
just the 1st page displays and for processed jobs, you can view all pages.
At the bottom, you can see a Job Summary for the selected job.
At the bottom, you can also edit the Copies and Title (Name) field, where pencil icons are located. This
editing was previously located on Job List. The Job Editing function was moved to the right of the Job List
to avoid accidentally opening job properties with a double-click when trying to edit.

Apps and Resources
The Apps and Resources button provides one-click access
to all installed applications. This includes Fiery Hot
Folders, which previously required going to the desktop to
open. Now you can open it here, and also on the Desktop.
This window shows all tools in one place and thereby

increases awareness of the available tools for users.
Device Center
The Device Center also has a left-to-right navigation orientation. The functions and options are mostly
the same as previous CWS releases, but the menu is vertical on the left, instead of horizontal. The device
center is accessed from the More button on the Server list, or from the Server menu.

Job Search Function
Simple Search
Advanced Search
There are two new types of job searches: Simple search and Advanced search. For Simple search,
you use the search field on the upper right of the Job List and enter the criteria these. Simple search finds
jobs containing search text in any of the columns in the current view.
With Advanced search (accessed from arrow pull down), you can search multiple columns and save results
as a custom View or Filter. Clear and Save appear on bar after you search. Just click Save to keep the
search —either as a view or filter— for future use. Save as View affects all jobs, not just current view, as
Filter does. View shows up as a Custom View on left under Servers, and when used pulls jobs from all
queues.
Set Server Defaults

In Device Center, under Job Presets or from
Virtual Printers, you can now set defaults for
job properties for the server. To do this, click
the Set Defaults button at the top of the
window.
Previously you could set default job

properties for each queue, but now you
can set them for the entire print server.
When you set the defaults, all jobs coming

into system will acquire these job property
settings.
The Factory Defaults option from the

Presets menu will reset these properties.

You can also set Server Defaults from
the More button in the Servers area.
This provides the same function as

using the Job Presets or Virtual Printers
window.
Grayscale Source Profile

There are now new source profiles that you
can select for Gray.
These new profiles appear on the Profiles tab

in Device Center. They provide more options
for managing grayscale color for jobs.

Color Tab Enhancements
On the Color tab, color settings are now all
together in one view instead of on separate Basic
and Expert windows.
In addition, there is a new Spot Color group

selection, the Use spot group menu. This menu
lets you set the priority for which Pantone Library
is searched first for processing.
Image Tab Changes

There are 2 minor changes to the
Image tab. The first is that
Dynamic HD test and graphics is
now Off or On. This setting in
previous releases was Low, Medium,
or High. On is similar to what
Medium was in the previous
versions.
The second change is a new setting:

Negative text/graphics enhance.
This new option improves the
appearance of white text or lines in
graphics.
You can now have Dynamic HD text

and graphics, Negative text /
graphics enhance, and Text /
graphics enhancement all enabled
at the same time. Previously,
Dynamic HD and Text / Graphics
Enhancement could not be enabled
at the same time.

2.4 Modular Feeding and Finishing
The versatile finishing options for the Iridesse™ Press make all the difference in your ability to deliver
a wide range of applications to meet your customers’ needs and expand your services.
2.4.1 Feeding Modules

Two Internal Trays: Two 2,000 sheet trays enable you to run lightweight and heavyweight stocks from
52–400 gsm with sizes ranging from 7.2 x 7.2" (182 x 182 mm) up to 13 x 19.2" (330 x 488 mm).
One Multi-Sheet Inserter (MSI): holds 250 sheets, up to 13.0 ×

19.21" (330.2 × 488 mm), designed for specialty media and auto-
duplexing heavyweight paper (52-360 gsm).
Two Tray Advanced High Capacity Feeder (AHCF) This unit

features a total paper capacity 4,000 sheets (13.0 x 19.21") in 2
trays (2,000 sheets each tray) with a minimum paper size of 3.9
x 5.8” (100 x 148 mm) and a maximum paper size: 13.0 x 19.21”
(330.2 x 488 mm); Recommended weight range: 52 - 350 gsm.
- Paper stabilizer minimizes skew
- Four blowers help feeding and improve reliability
- Nip / Release Roller System improves paper handling
and prevents misfeeds
- Recommended for running large quantities of paper
- Minimum size extended to 4” x 6” with Tray Inserter
for postcards and small formats
Optional Dual Advanced High Capacity Feeders: A second

Advanced High Capacity Feeder (AHCF) can optionally be
added to the system to extend the feeding capacities by
providing two additional trays. This second, chained feeder
is referred to as Trays 8 and 9, and it feeds a variety of stock Front and Top views of the Advanced
High Capacity Feeder showing Tray 5
sizes, including standard sizes and oversized stock up to
(MSI) on top and two feeder trays.
13.0 x 19.21” / 330.2 x 488 mm. Each tray holds 2,000
sheets of 24 lb. (90 gsm) paper. The weight range supported
is 52 to 350 gsm.

2.4.2 Finishing Modules
The Iridesse™ Press features a wide range of optional finishing from basic stapling, hole punching and
folding to more advanced booklet making, creasing, and trimming.
The line-up of finishing options is designed for modularity, so that units can be added as needed. In
addition, the position of each finishing module in the line-up ensures the most flexible range of output
from the press. For example, the Inserter is placed first in the line so that inserts can be punched, stapled,
stacked, trimmed, and inserted into booklets. Similarly, the C/Z Folder and Trimmer are both designed
for placement before the Production Ready Booklet Maker, so that sheets can be folded, creased, and
trimmed to full bleed images, prior to booklet finishing.
The workflow through all the optional modules is designed to deliver the most flexibility in supporting
the widest array of application finishing. Your clients will be delighted with the professional look of the
variable-length stapling, precise hole-punching, neat sheet folding, even square bindings, and smooth
trimmed edges.
This photo shows the full in-line finishing chain of options for the Iridesse™, except for Xerox Partner DFA
finishing, such as the Plockmatic Pro 50/35 Booklet Maker, the GBC® eWire™, the Watkiss PowerSquare™
160, and the Duplo® DMSF-10 Entry Production Dual Mode Sheet Feeder.
3 4 5 6 7
8
1 Interface Decurler Module (IDM)

Function • Connects the print engine with inline finishers
• Enables communication between the print engine and finishers
• Decurls sheets to ensure flat output for finishing
Additional • Adjusts the exit height of the paper and cools the paper
• Allows run-time Decurler adjustments so operator can fine tune the paper
curl settings without having to stop the press

2 Xerox Inserter
Function • Inserts preprinted/blank media into printed documents
• Innovative design places it up-front to enable other finishing on inserted
sheets, such as trimming, punching, folding, and stapling
Paper stack 250 sheets
Paper size • Smallest: 7.17 x 5.83” (182.0 x 148.0 mm) (A5L)

• Largest: 13 x 19.2” (330 x 488 mm)
Paper • Minimum: 52 gsm
weight • Maximum: 350 gsm
• Jobs up to 360 gsm can be programmed, but performance
is not guaranteed
3 GBC® AdvancedPunch™ Pro

Function • Provides inline punching for all main binding styles with exchangeable
modular dies
• 14 unique punch dies accommodate commonly used binding styles
such as Comb, Coil, Wire, Ring, ProClick, and VeloBind
• Some of the 14 punch dies have similar punch patterns, but different pin
shapes or diameters
• eWire punch dies are not included in the 14 noted above
Paper size Recognizes and punches 11 fixed sheet sizes (A5-A3)
Paper • Maximum for punching: 300 gsm (plain and coated)

weight • Minimum for punching: 75 gsm for plain and 120 gsm for coated papers
• Weight range for bypass transport: 52-400 gsm (plain and coated)
Additional Convenient control panel shows die type and cycle count, Power On/Off, Chip
details Tray Full, Chip Tray Position, Punch Die Position, Front Door alert, Paper Jam,
and access to adjustments

4 Xerox High Capacity Stacker (HCS)
Function • Offsets output onto stacking tray on a movable cart or a Top Tray
• Ideal for long production runs
Paper Stacks • Up to 5000 sheets in main tray (of 180 gsm, 8.5 x 11” (A4) paper)
• Up to 500 sheets in Top Tray
Paper size Up to 13.00 x 19.21” (330 x 488 mm)
Paper weight • 52 to 400 gsm

• Paper handling and stack quality may be degraded for some stocks in
the range 351-400 gsm for top tray and 301-400 for main tray
• Paper handling and stack quality may be degraded for some coated
stocks in the range 52-64 gsm
Additional details Two units can be chained for double the stacking volume
5 Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module

Function • Trims 6 to 25 mm off head and foot of sheets
(inboard and outboard edges)
• Provides full-bleed trim for booklets when used with the Xerox®
SquareFold® Trimmer
• Creates an attractive crease fold
Paper size for 2 • Minimum: 7.7 x 8.3” (194.0 x 210.0 mm)
side sheet trim • Maximum: 13.0 x 19.2” (330.0 x 488.0 mm)
Paper size for 2 • Minimum: 7.7 x 10.12” (194.0 x 257.0 mm)
side booklet trim • Maximum: 13.0 x 19.2” (330.0 x 488.0 mm)
Paper weight • Trim: 52~350 gsm
• Crease: 106~400 gsm
• Bypass 52~400 gsm
Creasing • For booklets, scores outside (cover) and inner-most sheet
• For sheets, scores all folds for offline folding (sheets exit flat)
• Supports creasing sheets in jobs that contain mixed media
Additional details • Handles booklets of 25 sheets and up to 3/16” (5 mm) thickness
• Must be configured with the Xerox® SquareFold® Trimmer
• Contains a Buffer Assembly to regulate booklet processing
and keep pace with print engine productivity

6 C/Z Fold Module (option for Production Ready (PR) Finishers)
Function • Produces sheets with a C Fold or Z Fold, on letter stock (8.5 x 11” or A4)
• Creates an Engineering Z Fold on 11 x 17” or A3/B4 paper
Paper size • C and Z Folds: 8.5 x 11” (A4)
• Engineering Z Fold: 11 x 17” (B4/A3)
Paper Uncoated sheets 60-90 gsm
weight
Additional An Engineering Z Fold, also called a “Half Z Fold”, places a fold on 11 x 17”
details or A3/B4 paper and reduces the sheet to 8.5 x 11” or A4 size
Production Ready (PR) Finisher

Function • Produces stapled sets with
a variable-length stapler
• Provides single or dual
stapling options
• 100 sheet capacity
Stapling • Minimum: 7.17 x 5.75” (182 x 146 mm /A5L)

Paper size • Maximum: 11.69 x 17.01” (297 x 432 mm)
Stacking • Minimum: 5.83 x 5.75” (148 x 146 mm /A5)
Paper size • Maximum: 13.00 x 19.21” (330.2 x 488 mm)
Paper • Uncoated and Coated: 52~400 gsm
weight • For main tray stacking, paper handling and stack quality may be degraded
for some stocks in the range 351-400 gsm
Additional • Contains a built in bi-directional de-curler to ensure flat output
details • Stacks 3000 sheets

7-Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker Finisher
Function Delivers the same feature set as the PR Finisher, but in addition creates
stapled booklets up to 30 sheets (120 imposed pages at 90 gsm)
Paper size • Maximum: 7.17” x 10.12” (182 x 257 mm /B5S)

• Maximum: 13.0” x 19.21” (330.2 x 488 mm)
Stacking • Uncoated and Coated: 52~400 gsm

Paper • For main tray stacking, paper handling and stack quality may be degraded
weight for some stocks in the range 351-400 gsm
Booklet • Uncoated and Coated: 60~350 gsm
Making
Paper
weight
Additional Stacks 3000 sheets or 2000 sheets (booklets)
details
Production Ready (PR) Finisher Plus

Function • Provides same functions as the
Production Ready Finisher
• Adds a Finishing Transport Module
which enables inline connection
to available third-party finishing.
• Available third-party finishing
includes the Plockmatic Pro 50/35
Booklet Maker, GBC eWire, Watkiss
PowerSquare™ 160, and Duplo® Dual
Mode Sheet Feeder
Stapling • Minimum: 7.17 x 5.75” (182 x 146 mm /A5L)
Paper size • Maximum: 11.69 x 17.01” (297 x 432 mm)
Stacking • Minimum: 5.83 x 5.75” (148 x 146 mm /A5)
Paper size • Maximum: 13.00 x 19.21” (330.2 x 488 mm)
Paper • Uncoated and Coated: 52~400 gsm
weight • For main tray stacking, paper handling and stack quality may be degraded
for some stocks in the range 351-400 gsm
Additional Stack Tray capacity is reduced from 3,000 sheets to a maximum of 2,500 sheets
details

Not visible - Basic Punch (option for Production Ready Finishers)
Function • Located within Production Ready
Finishers
• Provides hole punching for 2 and 3 holes,
2 and 4 holes, and Swedish style 4 hole
punch
Paper size Minimum sheet size varies by punch type:

• 2 hole: 203 x 182 mm – 297 x 432 mm
• 3 hole: 254 x 182 mm – 297 x 432 mm
• 4 hole: 267 x 182 mm – 297 x 432 mm
Paper • Uncoated: 52 – 300 gsm
weight (221 – 300 gsm can be programmed, but is not guaranteed)
• Coated: 52 – 300 gsm
(52 – 71 gsm & 201 – 300 gsm can be programmed, but is not guaranteed)
8 Xerox® SquareFold® Trimmer (option for Production Ready Booklet Maker)

Function • Receives booklets from the booklet maker area of the finisher and flattens
the booklet spine and creases the cover thereby reducing the booklet’s
thickness and giving it the appearance of a perfect-bound book
• Trims 2-20 mm from the fore edge of the booklet, resulting in a neat
finished edge
Paper size • Minimum: 7.17 x 10.12” (182 x 257 mm)
• Maximum: 13 × 19.21” (330.2 x 488 mm)
Paper • Uncoated: 60 – 350 gsm
weights • Coated: 72 – 350 gsm (60 – 71 gsm can be programmed, but is not
guaranteed)

Additional Partner Finishing Options
A number of productive DFA finishing options from Xerox partners can expand your creative workflows.
These options include the GBC eWire Binder, Plockmatic Pro 50/30 Booklet Maker, Watkiss Power Square
224 Booklet Maker, and the Duplo® DMSF-10 Entry Production Dual Mode Sheet Feeder.
Plockmatic Pro 50/35™ Booklet Maker

Function Produces booklets of
up to 35 or 50 sheets
(depending on model)
Additional • Options include Rotate Crease and Bleed Trimmer (RCT), Cover Feeder
details (CF50/35), Face Trimmer (TR50/35), and Square Folder (SQF50/35)
• Requires Production Ready (PR) Finisher Plus which includes a DFA interface
to 3rd party finishers
Paper size • With RTC: 8.1 x 10.8” (206 x 275 mm) up to 13 x 18” (330 x 457.2 mm)
• Without RCT: 8.1 x 10.8” (206 x 275 mm) up to 12.6 x 18” (320 x 457.2 mm)
Paper • Uncoated: 64 ~300 gsm
weights • Coated: 105 ~ 300 gsm
Booklet size 8.1 x 5.4” (206 x 137.5 mm) up to 12.6 x 9.0” (320 x 228.6 mm)

Duplo® DMSF-10 Entry Production Dual Mode Sheet Feeder
Function • Transports media from up to two stack
and locations (or via a bypass transport)
Features to downstream finishing devices
• Flexible use with two modes:
• Inline – transports sheets received from
the press
• Offline – transports sheets from
its internal High Pile Feeder or
Top Tray
• Allows Xerox and non-Xerox printers
to share one finishing device
• In offline mode, runs up to 15,000 sheets per hour
• Supports optional Xerox® IntegratedPLUS Finishing Solution for Booklets
Paper sizes • Process direction: 7.9” (203 mm) to 19.2” (488 mm)
High Pile • Cross process direction: 6.9” (177 mm) to 13” (331) mm
Tray
Paper Uncoated: 52 to 350 gsm
weights Coated: 65 to 350 gsm

2.5 Electrical Safety
Maintaining the electrical integrity of the printing system is extremely
important.
If any of the following conditions occur, immediately switch off the power to
the machine and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Call an
authorized Xerox® service representative to correct the problem:
• The machine emits unusual noises or odors.
• The power cord is damaged or frayed.
• A wall panel circuit breaker, fuse, or other safety device is tripped.
• Liquid is spilled into the machine.
• The machine is exposed to water.
• Any part of the machine is damaged so that it cannot function.
Call Xerox® Customer Support whenever in doubt about the system’s electrical setup.

2.6 Operational Safety
Establishing safe procedures for the daily operation of the press
minimizes the risk of injury and also ensures the proper functioning of the
system. While many procedural safeguards incorporate common sense
standards in the use of any electrical equipment, the system also has its
own particular features that affect safety awareness. These include the
handling of machine covers, lasers, fuser assembly, and other areas of
the press. Your instructor will emphasize required safety precautions
throughout this course.
Safety considerations are outlined in the Xerox® Iridesse™ Production

Press Customer Documentation. The following list provides some key
safety guidelines.
• Liquids
No liquids should be placed on or near the press. This includes beverages
and flammable solvents.
• Hazardous Items
Staples, paper clips, and heavy objects can either fall into crevices in the press
or cause the press to become unbalanced.
• Magnets
It is never advisable to place a magnet near the safety switch of the machine.
• Screw and Cover Removal

The removal of press covers secured with screws is not permitted unless specifically instructed
for customer maintenance.
• Lasers
Lasers in the machine emit low-level radiation. The system configuration should not be altered
in any way as this may cause radiation to escape.
• Paper Types
Certain paper types are not suitable for the printing system. Consult the Recommended Media List
(RML), if in doubt about printing on a special media.
• Fuser Area
The Fuser area is hot during operation and should not be opened until it has cooled down
to a safe level.

2.7 Powering the Press On and Off
Press the power switch to power ON or power OFF the digital press. The system is powered ON and OFF
from a switch on the right side of the press, near the Control Center:
Powering ON the system

Press the Power Switch to the ON position to power ON the digital press. A screen message advises of a
short wait while the Fuser warms up and the digital press runs a system check.
Powering OFF the system

Press the Power Switch to the Off position to power off the press. Allow the Digital Press to remain off for
a minimum of 10 seconds before switching the power back ON again.
The press will automatically go into Power Saver Mode after a set amount of time. The amount of time is
set by the System Administrator. When you operate the Control Center or a job is sent to the press, it will
automatically exit this mode.
Emergency Power OFF

In the event of an emergency, use the Emergency Power Off switch. This switch is located inside the right
front cover beneath the Control Center, and is colored red. The Emergency Power Off switch immediately
cuts electricity to all press components instead of the slower cycle-down process from using the regular
Power Off switch.

2.8 Activities
2.8-1 Identifying Press Areas and Components
Use the diagram below to complete the activity. Diagram locations are indicated in parentheses.
Tick each box as you complete the task.
6
2 3
14
4 5
11
8 7
10 12 13

Steps for Identifying Press Components
□ Locate the Status Lamp (1) on top of the press. This lamp is illuminated green when the press is
ready to print and it changes to a flashing orange when there is a problem– such as a door open. For
more serious fault conditions, it turns red.
□ Beneath the Status Lamp, locate the Upper Left door (2) and the Upper Right door (3). Open both
doors wide. Also open the two doors (4 and 5) beneath the top doors so that you can see inside this
main area of the press. Leave them open for now. You’ll notice right away that when you open the
doors, the Status Lamp turns flashing orange. This signals you that the press is not operational
because there is a problem. In this case you know the problem is the open doors. But if the Status
Lamp turns flashing orange, and you don’t know what the problem is, you should look at the Control
Center (6) to determine the problem.
□ Walk over to the Control Center and look at the picture of the press. Notice the yellow triangle with
an exclamation mark in it: This symbol identifies the area of the press that is experiencing an error.
Also notice the message on the screen beside the press image: Upper Front Doors are open. So when
the press signals a warning from the Status Lamp, be sure to look at the Control Center screen to learn
more about the problem. When you see a Warning icon (yellow triangle) or fault icon (red X), you can
often click the icons for more information.
□ Walk back to the open doors and look inside. You should see four, five, or six Dry Ink Cartridges across
the top of the press (7). These are marked according to the color of ink they contain: K, C, M, Y and
CLR, GLD, or SLV. The optional Specialty Dry Ink stations (CLR, GLD, or SLV) are positioned at the far
right and the far left of the row. If you have these optional inks, just two of the three Specialty Dry
Inks can be installed at one time. These cartridges contain the dry ink used in the printing process:
• K or Black HD EA Toner
• C or Cyan HD EA Toner
• M or Magenta HD EA Toner
• Y or Yellow HD EA Toner
• HD EA Clear Dry Ink, HD EA Silver Dry Ink, HD EA Gold Dry Ink, and/or HD EA White Dry Ink
(up to two)
Note that the Specialty Dry Inks — CLR, GLD, SLV, and WHT are optional, and not installed on all
presses, so you may not see these cartridges. These Dry Ink Cartridges will periodically need replacing,
and you will learn how to do this later in Module 7 – Press Maintenance.
□ Leave the two top doors open and open the two doors beneath each of them: the Left Front door and
the Right Front door. Look inside and notice the orange levers beneath each of the Dry Ink Cartridges.
The orange levers are also labeled K, C, M, Y and CLR (or GLD or SLV) – from left to right. These are
components used in the xerographic process and are called charge corotrons (8). The corotrons
function to place an electric charge onto the drum of the press. Service personnel will periodically
need to replace them, after about 1,600,000 prints.

□ Leaving all the doors open, pull open the bottom two paper trays – Tray 1 and Tray 2 (9). These two
internal trays feed the paper stock to the press. You may also have optional feeder(s) to the left of the
press, providing additional paper trays. All these trays need to be reloaded when the paper gets low.
Look inside and notice the vertical paper guides that hold the paper in place. Each guide has a green
tab that you will press to move the guide when you need to change the paper. Also notice the arrows
and paper size markings on the bottom of each tray. These marks will help you set the guides in the
correct position when you change the paper. Notice the numbers on the outside front of the trays,
and then walk over to the Control Center and look at the press mimic that shows an image of the
press. Now notice the tray numbers and positions on the mimic. The internal trays are numbered 1
and 2, while the trays on the Advanced High Capacity Feeder(s) are numbered A1-1 and A1-2 for the
first feeder and A2-1 and A2-2 for the second feeder, if you have one. The MSI Tray on top of the
Advanced High Capacity Feeder is numbered A1-3 or A2-3. When you see on the Tray Status area of
the Control Center that a tray is low, just look at the press mimic to see its location for loading stock.
You will practice loading paper later in Module 4 – Managing Media.
□ Above the paper trays, locate Lever 3 and turn it counter-clockwise (to the left). Then pull the
assembly toward you all the way out to open the Paper Path Module (10). When the press is running,
the paper will start moving out of the trays and be pulled along a paper path through this area. You
may need to infrequently open this Paper Path Module to clear a paper jam. The green levers in this
area, and the other areas of the press, open to let you clear any paper jams. Open and close Levers
3a and 3b for practice. You will further practice clearing paper jams in Module 6 – Press Maintenance.
□ Make sure all the levers are closed, and then push the Paper Path Module all the way in and turn Lever
3 to the right to lock it in place.
□ Push the two paper trays all the way in, until you hear a click. Listen carefully and you will hear the
paper elevator raise the paper in the tray when the tray is fully closed. You may also hear the fans
inside the trays that fluff the paper when the trays are closed. These fans help prevent stock multi-
feeds and mis-feeds during production. The speed of the fans is adjustable for controlling paper
handling, and you will learn more about this in the section about creating Air Assist Profiles.
□ Shut the four open doors. You should now see that the Status Lamp turns green, and the warning
message disappears on the Control Center.
□ Step to your right and open the two doors on the right side of the print engine: the Left Front door
and the Right Front door. They pull open right beneath the Control Center.
□ Behind the Left Front Door, on the top, you’ll see a metal grid with holes in it (11). This area of the
press houses the electrical components for the unit. Below the top area, you’ll see a black area with a
yellow handle that is closed to the locked position. This is the Fuser (12) for the press – the press
module that fixes the Dry Ink to the paper. This area of the press can be very hot, and you should
exercise caution when opening this unit. Even at a distance you will feel the heat, if the press has been
warming up or operating. DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE FUSER EXCEPT THE HANDLE. Turn
the yellow handle to the left until it reaches the unlocked icon, and pull the assembly toward you.
There is a component in this Fuser Module that you will occasionally need to replace. It’s called the
Fuser Web Assembly. You will practice this procedure later in Module 6 – Press Maintenance.

□ Push the Fuser Module all the way in and turn handle 5 clockwise to the locked position.
□ Turn handle 6 counter-clockwise (to the left) and pull open the Transport and Output Module
(13). This area of the press transports and cools the paper after it exits the Fuser. The Cooling
Unit has a unique design that uses two belts to cool media below 65 degrees Celsius. This helps to
avoid the “brick stack effect” - where media that is too warm when exiting the machine fuses
together in a solid block. The belt technology allows media to be cooled, at engine speed, by
evenly removing heat through contact with the belts. The belts themselves are cooled by two
exhaust fans that operate while the machine is printing.
□ The Output Module, on the right of the drawer, positions the paper for duplex printing or exiting
the press for finishing. There is also a Decurling Unit in this area, for correcting paper curl and
ensuring sheet flatness for finishing. The Decurler combines two technologies to decurl paper: A
belt to correct curl down, and a roll to correct curl up. You can adjust the Decurler from the UI and
do not have to open this assembly to change settings.
□ Push the Transport and Output Module drawer all the way in and turn handle 6 to the locked
position
□ Close the Left Front door and the Right Front door on the right side of the press. You should now
see the Status Lamp turn green. If the lamp does not turn green, check the press mimic on the
Control Center to see what door you may have left open.
□ On the right side of your press you will either have an Offset Catch Tray (14) for stacking output
or an Interface Module that transports paper to additional finishing devices. The Interface
Module enables communication between the print engine and finishers. It also adjusts the exit
height of the paper, and cools and decurls the paper to ensure flat sheets for finishing.
□ Your instructor will review the optional finishing modules that you have in your inline
configuration. You will learn to operate and maintain these modules in Module 5 – Optional
Finishing.
□ This completes your tour of the press. You should now be able to identify some of the main
components of the press and feel comfortable opening doors to access the paper path.

2.8-2 Practice Shutting Down and Powering Up the System
□ To power down the press, simply press the power switch to the Off position. Do this now, and then
wait at least 10 seconds before powering the press back on. As the press powers back up, watch the
messages and icons on the Control Center.
Note: As an alternative to shutting down power to the press, you can use the Power Saver selection
from the System menu on the Control Center. Warm-up time is significantly shorter from the Power
Saver Mode.
2.8-3 Submitting a File for Printing

□ You can submit print jobs from either a PC or Mac on you network or directly from the print server.
Using the instructions below for submitting jobs at the server, submit a job file for printing. Your
instructor will provide you with a PDF file for this practice.
To submit a file for printing from the EX-P Print Server:
1. Insert the flash drive into the USB port or insert the CD into the DVD/CD-ROM drive on the server.
2. Select Import from the File drop-down menu.
3. Browse to and select the file that you want to print.
4. From the drop-down menu at the bottom of the window, select Print to print right away, or
Process & Hold to process the file but hold the RIPped file to release later. You can also select
Hold, which holds the job at the server without processing or printing, so that you can change
settings or release it at a better time.
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Module 3:
Control Center
Agenda
In this module you will learn how to navigate the screens on the press interface, called the “Control
Center”. The Control Center is used to make paper and tray settings, change system settings, run IQ
adjustments, and check the status of consumables and counters.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will able to:
• Log On and Off the Control Center as an Administrator
• Shut down and restart the press and use other options from the System menu
• Check the status of press components and consumables
• Access the Stock Library to work with stocks
• Access and read Billing and Counters information
• Access main functions for managing profiles, performing daily IQ maintenance,

and setting a higher fuser temperature
Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press User Documentation
Prerequisites
Module 2 - Press Overview
50 Module 3 – Control Center Navigation
3.1 Press Interface – the Control Center
The Iridesse™ Press features a remarkably easy-to-use interface, referred to as the Control Center. This
computer, monitor, and keyboard lets you operate, monitor, administer, and maintain the press.
The windows, displays, and menus are easy to use because of their layout and color coding.
Regardless of your skill level or previous experience, you can navigate the screens rapidly to check
status or make simple feature selections.
At the top of the window, the current status of the press displays, along with an illustration of the
press showing any warnings or alerts for modules that require attention. The status of all Paper Trays
and all Dry Ink Cartridges also display for at-a--lance monitoring.
Module 3 – Control Center Navigation 51

3.1.1 Logging On
When the Iridesse™ Production Press is powered up, the default user is “Operator“ which means that
all walk-up users can access the system and print jobs. There is no need for a regular Operator to log
onto the system.
The Log In link on the upper right of the main screen enables Administrators and Technical Key
Operators to log in. These users have access to more functions on the Control Center. When the link is
selected, a small window opens to enter a password:
After logging on, the link on the upper right of the screen displays the name of the new user—either
Administrator or Technical Key Operator:
To log out and return the Control Center to an Operator logon, the Administrator or Technical Key
Operator clicks this link again and selects Log Out.

3.1.2 Message Area and Press Mimic
The top area of the main screen displays a message area on the left and a press mimic area on the
right. Both these areas provide the status of the press and components at-a-glance. The mimic
displays caution and error icons when a component reports a problem. You can click a warning icon or
an error icon to view actions that you should take:
To open a Tray Stock Properties window, you can click to select one of the paper trays right on the
mimic, or select the trays listed beneath the image of the press.
3.1.3 Job Status Information
During printing, the status of the current job displays above the press mimic on a green progress bar.
In addition, two buttons display on the upper right—one to Pause Printing and another to Cancel
Job. When you Pause Printing, the button changes to Resume Printing, so you can re-start the job
when ready.

When a job is printing, you can use the Summary button to display the properties for the job:
3.1.4 Paper and Dry Ink Supply Status
On the main screen, you can see the paper tray status—what paper is loaded and the relative
quantity—as well as the status of the Dry Ink Supply Cartridges to the right. As the paper and dry ink
are used, the colored line representing each consumable becomes shorter. The display is easy to read,
and lets you monitor the supply levels at-a-glance.

3.2 Main Menu and Functions
3.2.1 Function Selections
On the top, far left, you simply click a checkbox to open a main
function. The main functions include:
• Billing and Counters – View meters and counters that show

quantities for types of prints made.
• Consumables – View detailed status of consumables and CRUs
(Customer Replaceable Units) to know when to add or change
items.
• Manage Stock Library – Create and manage a library
of frequently-used stocks for rapid job assignment and assign
special settings to stocks that will automatically apply when the
media is selected for a job.
• Profiles – Create custom profiles for Fold Adjustments and
Image Alignment that can be assigned to stocks
to optimize media handling and performance.
• Automatic Adjustments – Optimize image quality
by performing a number of automatic IQ adjustments using
the Full Width Array: Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment, Auto
TRC Adjustment, 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment, and
Auto Alignment Adjustment.
• Administration – For an Operator, perform Density Uniformity Adjustment and a reset of the
Density Uniformity values to their factory settings. For Administrators, set or change a variety of
system settings including power saver timers, printing priority defaults, date and time formats,
Stock Library access for operators, password control, tray switching priority, finishing device
defaults, and more.
• Service Call – Send press data to Xerox Support for analysis.
• Maintenance (appears only to Administrators) – Perform Charge Corotron and Dry Ink Dispenser
cleaning by selecting a color and then clicking Start. This function only appears to System
Administrators.
• High Fuser Temperature – With a single click, raise the fuser temperature by 200 to improve the
fixing of dry ink to media. If you use this feature, remember to turn it off after printing with it.

3.2.2 Function Display Area
Below the status information, there is an area that displays the current function selected on the menu
to the left. The information in this area changes when a different function is selected.
Display area for

selected function
Note that you can have up to two functions selected at the same time, and the
display area will divide into two windows to show both functions:
Up to two functions can

be open at one time

3.3 System Menu
Selecting the System menu opens items that allow you to administer the Control Center and its
display:
Machine Details
Machine Details provides two tabs of
information, Installed Software and Error
Log.
The Installed Software displays versions

and installation dates for software and
hardware components.
You may be asked to access this

information while talking with Xerox
Support to resolve an issue.

Machine Details – Error Log
The second tab available from the
Machine Details menu displays a
record of the fault codes on the press
and the date and time they occurred.
You may be asked to access the error

codes to report them while working
remotely with Xerox Support to
resolve an issue.
By selecting Save Error Log, you can

save the log as a .txt file to a location
on the Control Center for future use.
Language
The Language option lets you select
a language for the Control Center.
Available languages are:
Power Saver – Print Engine Only – This selection manually places the print engine into Power
Saver mode so that it consumes less energy. There is also a timer that can be set by the system
administrator to automatically place the press into Power Saver after a set amount of idle time.

When the print engine is in Power Saver mode an icon displays on the Control Center, as shown below.
To exit Power Saver for the Print Engine only, select Power Saver – Exit Print Engine Only from the
System menu. A job being submitted for printing will also cause an exit from Power Saver Mode.
The Power Saver – Print Engine & System PC option performs the same function, but also places
the Control Center in Power Saver in addition to the print engine. To exit this type of Power Saver,
move the mouse or hit some keys on the Control Center.
Restart User Interface – Turns off and immediately restarts both the press User Interface and the
Windows operating system.
Exit User Interface – Turns off just the press User Interface, but leaves the Windows
operating system running.
Restore Down User Interface – Closes the press User Interface down to a half-screen size, so
that half of the Desktop behind it is visible. This may be useful when working with files or
folders on the Desktop.
Minimize – Minimizes the screen for the User Interface, and places an icon for it in the
system tray along the bottom of the screen. Chick this icon to maximize the screen again.
Full Screen – Restores the full Press Interface screen after it has been minimized.
Shutdown System PC – Turns off both the press Control Center and the Windows operating
system. To start up again, you must push the power button on the PC console.

3.4 Major Functions
3.4.1 Billing and Counters
The Billing Meters tab displays a count of the Color Impressions, Black Impressions and Total
Impressions. In addition, the display shows Color Large Impressions and Extra Long Impressions.
The Billing Information tab displays the total number of Color Impressions, the total number of Black
impressions, and the Total Impressions that have been printed. Total Impressions is the sum of the
Color and Black Impressions. These counts are a complete history from first use. In addition, Color
Large Impressions are listed (145 square inches AND less than or equal to19.33 inches in length) and
Extra Long Impressions (increments +2 for any media with a length greater than 19.33 inches. The
3xA4 counters increment +1 for any media with a length greater than 19.33 inches).
The Counters tab provides additional counts for impressions made with specialty dry inks:

3.4.2 Consumables
The Consumables tab displays the status of the Charge Corotrons, Waste Dry Ink Bottles, Fuser Web,
and Finishing Supplies.
A green checkmark by an item indicates that the consumable is OK. When the remaining life of an
item is low, the check mark turns into a yellow triangle to indicate caution—or replace soon. And
when the item is depleted and requires immediate attention, a red sign displays.
3.4.3 Manage Stock Library
The Stock Library provides a number of key setup and run-time tasks associated with media and
media handling. Operators or administrators can:
• Create and manage a library of frequently-used stocks for easy selection when loading media
• Quickly assign a library stock to a specific tray
• Program a new stock for a tray by entering its properties, if this stock is not in the library

• From the Recommended Media List (RML), add stocks to the library or assign them to trays;
The RML is a Xerox-supplied list of recommended stocks for the press and can be downloaded to
appear above the Stock Library list
• Use the Advanced Stock Setup Tool to adjust print engine parameters for specific stocks, so that
when the stock is selected the parameters are automatically applied for a job to achieve the best
image quality. Please see Module 10: System Administration, Using Advanced Stock Setup for
settings and procedures.
Once a stock is in the library, it can be copied, edited, and easily selected for any press tray with a
single click. These features make job setup quick for fast production changeovers.
3.4.4 Profiles
Use the Profiles function to create:

• Alignment Profiles - Create and save adjustment settings to handle challenging media, such as
lightweight or heavyweight stocks. The profiles can be set to automatically adjust image
alignment (Lead and Side Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification). Once created,
Alignment Profiles are saved and easily linked with a stock so that whenever the stock is used the
profile is automatically applied to the job.
• Fold Adjustment Profiles- Create and save settings to automatically adjust document folds,
staple positions, and crease positions for booklets and folded sheets. Once created, Fold
Adjustment Profiles are saved and easily linked with a stock so that whenever the stock is used
the profile is automatically applied to the job.
• Air Assist Profiles customize the blower settings in the sheet feeding areas of the paper trays.
This lets you instantly apply settings to handle media that is mis-feeding during print runs.
• Finishing Devices Profiles contain setup and operating parameters for all 3rd party finishing
devices on the system. From this profile widow, administrators can turn On or Off any of the DFA
finishers, and also adjust their settings. (DFA = Document Finishing Architecture. This is an
industry-standard protocol for connecting to 3rd party finishing devices.) You will only see this tab
if you have 3rd party finishers configured with your system.
.

3.4.5 Automatic Adjustments or EZ Press Check
All the IQ adjustments using the Full Width Array are conveniently located on one screen where you
can select them and run them as a group to perform a daily EZ Press Check for image quality. You can
also de-select one or two of the three adjustments to run a them individually.
The setting at the top of the window lets you Execute All FWA Adjustments simply by selecting them
and clicking the Start button. This enables and encourages routine color and IQ maintenance, and
requires only a few clicks compared to setting up and running each tool separately. There are three
tools that run together as a group:
• Automated Alignment Adjustment– This tool generates an individual alignment profile for each
stock/tray combination selected to ensure that images are placed correctly on the media. Any
adjustments are saved in the Stock Library for the paper being used during the adjustment, and
they are then recalled when that paper is used for a job.
• 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment –This tool corrects for uneven toner coverage and color
shift, which can occur on heavy-weight stocks. Once initiated, the tool automatically creates and
saves an adjustment to the Bias Transfer Roll, which is the xerographic component that transfers
the image from the belt to the paper. The adjustment values are saved in the Stock Library for the
paper being used during the adjustment, and they are then recalled when that paper is used for a
job.
• Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment – This tool adjusts print engine tables to ensure that toner
is deposited uniformly and consistently across the entire surface of each page. In only a few
minutes the tool prints and scans CMYK and RGB targets and the software then automatically
adjusts Raster Output Scanner (ROS) settings to ensure uniformity. It can be run to adjust
uniformity in either the cross-process direction (inboard to outboard) or the process direction (lead
edge to trail edge).
In general, you should perform an EZ Press Check once a week. The Auto Density Uniformity
Adjustment does not need to be run as often as the other two adjustments, and can be de-selected
from the group to perform it less frequently.

3.4.6 Administration
For Operators, the Administration function provides an alternative way to run the Automatic Density
Uniformity Adjustment, instead of using the Automatic Adjustments window. For Administrators, this
function provides many more settings for maintaining the press. The administration maintenance
controls do not display to the Operator logon, and they are covered in Section 10: System
Administration.
3.4.7 Maintenance
The Maintenance function enables administrators to periodically clean the Charge Corotrons and the
Dry ink Dispensers in the press. The Maintenance menu option only displays when an Administrator
is logged into the Control Center. This cleaning should be performed routinely, at least once a week, or
as needed to maintain print quality.
To perform the cleaning, simply click the checkboxes to select each of the Charge Corotrons and Dry
Inks, and then click the Start Cleaning buttons. The cleaning takes only a few minutes to complete.

3.4.8 Service Call
The Service Call function opens to provide access to a single button that transmits press data
to the Xerox Support Center. You will only need to use this feature when asked by Support personnel
to send the data. In addition to this manual Service Call transmission, the press is usually set to
perform an automatic transmission once a day. An Administrator can set the time for this data push.
The collection and transmission takes a few minutes, and printing is disabled during the process. A
message displays upon completion of the transmission:
3.4.9 Higher Fuser Temperature
The Higher Fuser Temperature button, beneath the functions on the main Control Center window,
increases the fuser temperature on the press. You can turn this button on to improve the adhesion of
dry ink to media. If you do use it, make sure to turn it off when finished, because the higher
temperature can decrease the life of the fuser assembly.

3.5 Activities
3.5-1 Accessing Information from the Control Center
In this practice, you will navigate the Control Center to locate specific information that you might
occasionally need on your job. Follow the steps below and tick each box as you complete the task.
□ How do you find the latest release of system software installed on the press?
Try locating this information now for your machine:
From the System drop-down menu, select Machine Details.
Read the System Software version and write it here:
Note that you can see the installed versions of the Full Width Array as well as Feeders and Finishers.
When working with Xerox Support remotely, you may need to access and report this information.
□ How would you look at the last error encountered by the system?
Under Machine Details, click the Error Log tab.
Look at the date and time column and locate the most recent Fault ID. Write the ID here:
This information may also be requested when working with Xerox Support remotely.
□ Click Close to close the Machine Details window.

□ Are you currently logged on as an Operator or a System Administrator?
Look in the upper right of your screen. Do you see the words “Log In” or “Administrator”?
When logged on as an Administrator, a user has one additional button on the main screen—the
Maintenance menu button. In addition, the Administration menu item displays many more options
for changing system settings. If you are an administrator, you will learn about these additional
functions in Module 10 – System Administration.
□ How do you check the status of Consumables?

First, to get a reading of Dry Ink supplies, look at the status bars on the main screen for Black, Cyan,
Magenta, Yellow and any Specialty Dry Inks installed on the press. Do any of the status bars show less
than 100% full for any of the inks?
□ Now click the Consumables menu item. Here you have a display of the exact percentage of life
remaining for the Charge Corotrons. You can also see the general status of the 2 Waste Dry Ink
Bottles, Fuser Web Assembly, and Finisher Supplies. Which of these consumables has the lowest
remaining supply, and may need to be changed before the others?
□ Check the status of the Fuser Web. Is the status OK – showing a green checkmark? The green
checkmarks will change to yellow triangles when a consumable gets low, and then to a red icon when
it immediately requires replacement.
□ For billing purposes, how would you access the total number of color impressions printed on the press?
Click the Billings and Counters menu item and read this information on the Billing Meters tab.
Write the number of Color Impressions here:
Click the Counters tab and read the current count for the number of impressions made with any
Specialty Dry Inks loaded on your press. What do you see?

□ How would you check to see if the current Stock Library has the stock 3R11451 Xerox Digital Color
Elite Gloss 80lb text – 11x17”? Select Manage Stock Library, and scroll down to check the entries for
stocks that you can easily assign to jobs. Do you see this paper?
□ Select each of the other main menu items that you have not yet used, such as Profiles, Automatic
Adjustments, Administration, and Service Call. As you bring up each screen, turn back in this guide
and read about the function. Do not change any settings or run any routines, but simply become
familiar with the purpose of each function.
3.5-2 Using the Power Saver

In this practice, you will place the Print Engine and the Control Center into Power Saver mode. Follow the
steps below and tick each box as you complete the task:
□ Check to make sure that no jobs are printing. You should see Ready to Print in the status area above
the press mimic. Note that you cannot use Power Saver unless the press has a Ready to Print status.
□ Suppose you know that no one will be using the system for a few hours, and you want to be
environmentally conscious. You can set the entire system to Power Saver Mode by selecting System
PC & Print Engine, or place the Print Engine Only into Power saver. Both these options are available
from the System menu, on the upper left of the main screen. Select the PowerSaver – System PC &
Print Engine option now. Notice that it takes several seconds for the system to enter this mode. When
in this Power Saver Mode, power is reduced to the Control Center as well as the print engine. When
you place just the print engine in Power Saver, a power saver icon displays at the center of the press
mimic.
□ When a job is sent to the press or when you move the Control Center mouse or touch the keyboard,
the press will exit Power Saver and return to normal mode. Press some keys on the keyboard now to
trigger an exit from the Power Saver. Notice that it takes some time for the system to come back to
normal operating mode. An Image Quality test occurs during this start-up time.
□ The way to exit Power Saver Mode when just the print engine is in Power Saver, is to select Exit Power
Saver from the System menu. Of course, you cannot use this option when both the print engine and
the Control Center is in Power Saver, because the screen is shut down and you cannot access the
System menu.

3.5-3 Pausing a Job
In this practice, you will start a print job and then pause the job using the Pause Printing button on the
Control Center:
□ Submit the same job you printed in Module 2 to the print server.
□ Release the job from the server for printing.
□ While the job is still printing, press the Pause Printing button at the top-right of the main window.
Notice that the job stops printing and the Pause Printing button changes to read Resume Printing.
This feature is useful for stopping a job when you think there may be an error in the settings. With the
job paused, you can check job or finishing properties and avoid wasting ink and paper if you have to
rerun it.
□ After a few moments, press Resume Printing to continue the job.

□ If you have time before the job completes, press the Cancel button. This feature will stop the printing
of the job and delete the job from the press. You can use this feature to avoid wasting press resources
when a job has been submitted by mistake or needs different properties set for it.

Module 4:
Media Management
Agenda
In this module you will learn the size, weight and type of media on which you can print. You’ll also learn
how to load different media into press trays and how use the Tray Stock Properties window to manage
media on the press.
Objectives
• Define media latitude and paper specifications for press use
• Load media in trays and change tray property settings
• Assign stocks to a tray from the Stock Library or the Recommended Media List
• Create a new stock for a tray
• Set up and print Extra Long Sheets (XLS)
• Explain media storage guidelines
• Quick Reference for Programming Stock
• Quick Reference for Printing Extra Long Sheets (XLS)
• How To Videos: Adding a New Stock and Printing Extra Long Sheet Jobs
Prerequisites
Module 2 Press Overview and Module 3 Control Center
70 Module 4 – Media Management
4.1 Understanding Media Specifications
4.1.1 Size, Weight and Media Types
The Xerox Iridesse™ Press accepts a wide range of media:
Paper Size Specification

Minimum Paper Size 182 x 182 mm (7.2 x 7.2 in.)
Maximum Paper Size 330 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.)
Using XLS (Extra Long Sheet) Feature: Up to 47.24” (1,200 mm)
Paper Weight Range 55 - 400 gsm
Standard Paper Sizes JIS B5 LEF/SEF
and Feed Orientation 8.5 x 11”/A4 LEF/SEF
JIS B4 SEF
11 x 17“/A3 SEF
8 x 10“ LEF
8.5 x 13“ SEF/LEF
8.5 x 14” SEF
12 x 18” SEF
SRA3 (320 x 450 mm) SEF
13 x 18” SEF
13 x 19” SEF
12.6 x 19.2“ SEF
Non Standard Paper Across Feed Direction: 182 to 330 mm (7.2 to 13.0”)
Sizes Feed Direction: 182 to 488 mm (7.2 to 19.2”)
Post cards: 4 x 6” cards can be fed from the Advanced High
Capacity Feeder
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4.1.2 Supported Media
The following media is supported on the press:
• Coated stock
• Uncoated stock
• Embossed (textured) stocks
• Transparencies
• Postcards
• Labels
• Business cards
• Glossy brochures
• Window decals
• Durable/synthetic papers
• Greeting cards
• Film
• Tabs
• Polyester substrates …and many other custom solutions
Refer to the Recommended Materials List (RML) and the Specialty Media Guide for specific media details
and guidelines.
4.1.3 Centerline Paper

Centerline Paper identifies a stock at the middle of the range of stocks that will deliver optimum
performance on the Iridesse™ Press. Other paper weights and brands may alter performance. Because
the Centerline Paper is mid-range in stocks that deliver the best performance, it is a good choice
for production as well as print server calibration.
Media Type Xerox Equivalent
Xerox North America - Xerox Bold Digital Printing Paper (90 gsm / 24 lbs)
Iridesse™
Europe – Xerox Digital Color Colotech + (90 gsm)
Press
Centerline
Paper –
Uncoated
Xerox North America - Xerox Digital Color Elite Gloss Coated Text (120 gsm/80 lbs)
Iridesse™
Europe - Xerox Digital Color Colotech+ Gloss Coated (120 gsm)
Press
Centerline
Paper –
Coated

4.1.4 Productivity Settings
It is important to note that different types of media can be set
to print with either a priority on Productivity or a priority on
Image Quality. These options are set by a System Administrator
using the Administration button > System Settings tab.
The default for Transparencies and Embossed Paper is

Productivity, so you do not need to change this, unless the image
quality of the output requires improvement.
Paper Type Mode is an important setting for printing jobs that

are using mixed media. This setting affects how the fuser
temperature is adjusted for the different stocks as a job runs.
Single Paper Weight is the default setting and should be used
when running a single paper weight for a job. When running
mixed media in a single job, the setting Mixed PaperWeight >
Optimize for Speed provides the fastest speed because the
temperature changes in the Fuser are reduced. However, fewer
temperature changes can affect the image quality on some
media. If this occurs, Mixed PaperWeight > Balance Speed and
Image Quality provides a good balance of image quality and
speed.
The Optimize for Speed option dramatically improves the productivity for mixed media jobs, and is called
Mixed Media Xceleration (MMX) on the Iridesse™ Press. Optimize for Speed should generally be used
when printing different stocks in the same job. Only use the Balance Speed and Image Quality setting
when you have tried the Optimize for Speed and are not satisfied with the image quality of the output.
4.1.5 Advanced Stock Setup for Custom Settings

The Iridesse™ Press features the ability to customize stocks beyond their basic properties to help manage
special problems. For example, certain stocks may typically show excessive curl, have skewed output, not
be registered properly, or have too much or too little toner. When a stock repeatedly shows any of these
defects, you can correct them by assigning adjustment settings to the stock. This is done using Advanced
Stock Setup, a feature in the Stock Library Manager. This procedure is covered in Section 10 System
Administration in this guide.

4.1.6 The Iridesse™ Paper Path
The paper path is specially designed to move media rapidly through the registration, imaging, and fusing
sub-systems. The steering and transport assemblies, cam mechanisms, sensors, rollers, and motors all
work in concert to support the high speed of the press—up to 120 ppm. In addition, the cooling unit and
decurlers along the path preserve the physical condition of the prints and ensure flat output for superior
and trouble-free finishing. This paper transport path features:
Automated Sheet Decurling – A single pass Decurler automatically removes any up or down curl as paper
exits the print engine. This delivers flat sheets for consistent, error-free finishing. The decurling process is
automatically computer-controlled using data such as the paper weight in use, and the temperature and
humidity of the press environment. Also, operators can make separate manual adjustments for curl on
duplex prints and curl on simplex prints.
Automated Sheet Clearing – Once the press has stopped and reports a jam, the operator only has to
remove any sheets blocking the paper path. All the other sheets, before and after the jam, are
automatically ejected to top trays. Paper path sensors and motors work with software controls to locate
and move the paper to an output tray. This tool relieves you from having to open all the doors and levers
along the paper path to pick out individual sheets to clear the entire path.
Precision Registration – This sub-system is a combination of optical and mechanical technologies that
ensures a precise +/- .5 mm front-to-back registration. The registration system uses a registration side
gate in the paper path to de-skew the paper and then a Contact Image Sensor to read the inboard
leading edge of the sheet and adjust the sheet position, as needed, relative to the image location on
the image transfer belt.
Press Cut-Away Illustration Showing Paper Path

4.1.7 Feeding Tray Details
Tray Description
Two Standard Internal Trays: • Tray Capacity = 2000 sheets each

Tray 1 • Min size: 7.2 x 7.2” (182 x 182 mm)
Tray 2 • Max size: 13 x 19.21” (330.2 x 488.0 mm)
• Weight: 52-400 gsm
Tray 5 Multi-Sheet Inserter (MSI) • Capacity = 250 sheets

• Use for non-standard paper, such as heavy stock
or other special media, such Extra Long Sheets up to
47.24” (1,200 mm)
• Min size: 3.86 x 5.75” (98.0 x 146.0 mm) SEF
• Max size: 13.00 x 26” (330.2 x 660.4 mm
• 52-300 gsm Uncoated and Coated
• Jobs up to 360 gsm can be programmed, but
performance is not guaranteed
Trays 6 and 7 • 2 Trays with 4000 sheet total capacity

(Advanced High Capacity Feeder) • Minimum size: 3.86 x 5.83” (98.0 x 148.0 mm)
Note: When two units are • Maximum size: 13.00 x 19.21” (330.2 x 488.0 mm)
chained together, four trays are
available: 6, 7, 8, and 9 in a Dual • Minimum weight: 52 gsm, Uncoated and Coated
Advanced High Capacity Feeder • Maximum weight: 350 gsm, Uncoated and Coated
configuration
Inserter Tray – T1 • Tray on top of the Inserter unit

• Capacity = 250 sheets
• Inserts blank sheets or preprinted media
into printed documents
• Handles sizes 7.2 x 5.8” (182.0 x 148.0 mm
to 13 x 19.2” (330.2 x 488.0 mm)
• Minimum: 52 gsm
• Maximum: 350 gsm
• Jobs up to 360 gsm can be programmed, but
performance is not guaranteed

4.2 Managing Paper Tray Settings
If you are replenishing paper in a tray because the supply is low, you can simply add the paper and
continue printing. However, there is an extra step to follow when you change the paper in a tray—the
size, weight, or type of stock. After you add new paper, you must update the Tray Stock Properties for
the affected tray.
Updating the Tray Stock Properties informs both the press and the print server what is in the tray, so the
correct paper can be selected for jobs sent to the press. To make the stock property settings on the
Control Center match the paper that is physically in the tray, you must use the Tray Stock Properties
Window:
The Tray Stock Properties window can be set to automatically open when a paper tray is opened and
closed. If this window does not automatically open, you can open it by clicking it on the main screen of
the Control Center.
After opening the window, there are three ways to change the stock settings for new paper that you
loaded into a tray:
• Select the new stock that you added to the press from the Stock Library List
• Select the new stock from the Recommended Media List
• Use the Create New Stock button to manually add the details for the new stock
These three options each have buttons on the window, to easily access them:
When you create a new stock and do not add it to the Stock Library, it is called a Temporary Stock. A
Temporary Stock is one that is not listed in the Stock Library. When a Temporary Stock is loaded, its name
displays in blue italic font for the tray on the main Control Center window. A Temporary Stock uses
default values for Advanced Setup parameters, and does not have custom-set values.

Activity 4.2. Touring the Tray Stock Properties Window
Take a quick tour of the Tray Status and Stock Properties window by following the steps below and tick
each box as you complete the task:
□ Beneath the press mimic on the Control Center, notice the tray information area. The numbers in this
area correspond to the press trays and the information by each number shows the details for paper
currently loaded in that tray. Click the area on the display that represents Tray 1 to open the Tray 1
Stock Properties window.
□ Notice the area on the left of the window displays the current tray information including the Size,
Type, Coating, Modulus, Hole Punched, Color, Weight, Grain and orientation of the paper (LEF or SEF).
To the right, notice the options for Enable Tray and Disable Tray. If you loaded special stock into a
tray, and did not want others to use it, you could disable the tray until you were ready to print. To do
this, you simply select Disable Tray. Try this now: Click the Disable Tray radio button to select this
option.
□ Click OK to close the Tray Stock Properties window. Now notice how the disabled tray appears in the
Tray Status area. When disabled, a tray cannot be selected for use on the print server, and the press
will not automatically use the stock in it if required by a job. In other words, the tray cannot be used.
□ Open the Tray 1 Stock Properties window again. Click again to open the Tray 1 Stock Properties
window. Select Enable Tray to return the tray to use.
□ Beneath the Enable Tray and Disable Tray buttons, notice the settings for an Alignment Profile.
Alignment Profiles are automatic adjustments that improve the registration or position of the print
image on the paper. When you create an Alignment Profile, you can apply it to individual jobs by
selecting it here on the Tray Stock Properties window. The profile can be associated to the tray being
used or the stock in the tray.
□ Look at the Override checkbox. When this option is not checked, the UI displays a message if the
current media loaded in the tray does not match the media information displayed on the Tray
Properties window. You must then load the tray with the same media listed on the Tray Properties
window. When you select the Override box, you override the matching check, and no warning
message displays when the paper in the tray does not match the paper listed for the tray properties.
□ Beneath Override, you will see a checkbox for Display Tray Properties automatically when Tray 1 is
open. This setting ensures that whenever a user opens a tray, the Tray 1 Stock Properties window
will automatically open on the Control Center. The value for this option is that when you open a tray
to change paper, the window opens for you to assign another stock to the tray. You do not need to
locate the tray number and click to open it.
□ See if this works now for Tray 2. First select Cancel to close the open window for Tray 1, and then walk
over to the paper trays and open Tray 2 as if to load a new paper. Pretend that you loaded the new
paper, and close the paper tray. Return to the Control Center and notice that the Tray Stock
Properties window for Tray 2 has opened automatically. Whenever you change the size, type or
weight of paper in a tray, you need to open the Tray Properties window to change the settings to
match what is physically loaded in the tray. The settings on the Tray Properties window must match
the paper in the tray, and you can change either one to make sure they match. You will receive an
error if they do not match.

□ There are three ways to change the tray stock properties after you load new paper, and they
correspond to the three buttons in the center of the window in the section “Apply stock from:” area.
The buttons and ways to program a new stock are Stock Library, Recommended Media List, and
Create New Stock.
□ Before you practice changing the stock properties, record the paper that is currently loaded into Tray
2. This will help you set the properties back after you practice.
□ You can use the Stock Library button to select a new stock from the library, and assign that stock to
the tray. Basically, it’s an easy way to enter all the paper properties into the Tray Stock Properties
window with two clicks. First you select the stock in the list, and then click OK. Select a new entry now
from the Stock Library, and click OK. Notice how the details change to the properties for your new
selection.
□ Beneath the Stock Library you can see the Recommended Media List button. The Recommended
Media List (RML) provides a list of the stocks recommended for the press. You can select a stock from
the RML to assign to the tray. The stock will then also be added to the Stock Library. Try this now by
selecting the Recommended Media List button, and then selecting a different stock for the tray. Click
OK to assign the stock to the tray.
□ The Create New Stock button lets you create a new stock that is assigned to the tray. The created
stock is also added to the Stock Library. Click the button to see the screen for manually entering stock
properties, but do not enter any values. You will practice this in a few minutes. Click Cancel to close
the Create New Stock window.
□ Click Cancel to close the Tray 1 Stock Properties window, but not make any changes.
□ Check that the stock now assigned to the tray is the one you wrote down above. Since you did not
click OK to the Tray 2 Stock Properties window, the new stocks that you selected were not assigned to
the tray. Notify your instructor if the properties do not match.
□ When working with a Tray Stock Properties window, you must close it when finished—by clicking OK
at the bottom to save any changes that you made, or clicking Cancel. It’s important to remember
this, because you will not be able to make other selections on the Control Center while a Tray Stock
Properties window is open.

4.2.1 Changing Tray Stock Properties using the Stock Library
The Stock Library is set up by your System Administrator to contain your frequently used stocks. It’s the
easiest way to change the stock properties for a tray, because all you need to do is select the new stock
from the library list and all of its details are automatically entered into the window.
To program a new stock using the Stock Library:
1. Add the new stock to a paper tray and note the stock’s size, weight, and type.
2. Close the paper tray by pushing it fully in.
3. At the Control Center, the Tray Stock Properties window will open. If the Stock Properties window for
the affected tray does not open, click the tray number to open it.
4. Select the Stock Library button on the Tray Stock Properties window.
5. From the Apply Stock from Stock Library list, select the stock with the size, weight, and other
properties that you added to the tray.
6. Click OK.
7. Ensure that the feed direction (LEF or SEF) is set correctly.
8. Click OK to close the Tray Stock Properties window.
Activity 4.2.1 Practice Using the Stock Library to Change Tray Properties
□ Load a new paper—one that is not currently in a tray. Your instructor will provide one that you can
use that is listed in the Stock Library. Follow the steps above to program it for the tray at the Control
Center.
4.2.2 Changing Tray Stock Properties using the Recommended Media List
The Recommended Media List (RML) is a list of Xerox media that can be loaded into the press. If you
want to print with a different media and this media is not in your Stock Library, you may be able to select
it from the RML list. When you select a paper from the RML list, it populates the Tray Stock Properties
window automatically, just like a Stock Library selection.
To program a new stock using the RML:
3. At the Control Center, the Tray Stock Properties window will open. If the Stock Properties window for
the affected tray does not open, double-click the tray number to open it.
4. Click the Recommended Media List button to open it.
5. Select the stock with the size, weight, type, and other properties that you added to the tray.
6. Click OK to the Apply Stock from Recommended Media List window.
7. Ensure that the feed direction (LEF or SEF) is set correctly.
8. Click OK to the Tray Stock Properties window.

Activity 4.2.2 Practice Using the Recommended Media List
□ Load a new paper—one that is not currently in a tray. Your instructor will provide one that you can
use that is listed in the RML. Follow the steps above to program it for the tray at the Control Center.
4.2.3 Changing Tray Stock Properties Using the Create New Stock button
When you create a new stock using the Create New Stock button from the Tray Stock Properties window,
the new stock can be automatically added to the Stock Library, for future selection. To do this, you select
the checkbox Save in Stock Library, on the bottom left of the Tray Stock Properties window. If you create
a new stock and do not check this box, the stock will be temporary and deleted when a new one is
assigned to the tray. If you think you will re-use the stock you are creating, you should save it to the Stock
Library. The system will assign a default name to the stock you are creating. You can change this name if
you prefer another one.
To program a new stock using the Create New Stock button:
3. At the Control Center, the Stock Properties window will open. If the Tray Stock Properties window
for the affected tray does not open, double-click the tray number to open it.
4. Click the Create New Stock button.
5. Accept the default for the Stock Name or enter your own meaningful name.
6. Manually enter or select the stock properties for: Size, Type, Coating, Color, Weight and Grain.
If needed, select Preprinted Stock and/or Hole Punched.
7. If you want to save this stock in the Stock Library for future use, ensure that the checkbox is selected
for Save in Stock Library.
8. Click OK to the New Stock Setup window.
Activity 4.2.3 Practice Using the Create New Stock button

□ Program a new stock using the Create New Stock button, as follows:
1. Select a paper tray on the press and open the Tray Stock Properties window for that tray.
2. Record the stock properties for the paper currently loaded:

3. Follow the steps above to program a new stock using the Create New Stock button. Here are the
stock attributes that you should add:
Name: Change the default name to Custom [your initials]
Comment (optional): Enter Use for Murphy Co.
Size: 8.5 x 11”
Color: White
Weight: 280 gsm
Grain: Short Edge
Type: Plain
Preprinted: No (not checked)
Coating: Gloss
Hole Punched: 3 Holes
Select checkbox for: Save in Stock Library
4. Click OK to accept the stock, and then click OK to the Tray Stock Properties window.
5. Notice the Tray Stock Mismatch message. This lets you know that you have to physically load
the new stock after setting the Tray Stock Properties. Click Close to this message, if it opens. (This
stock mismatch message is a system setting, and can be turned off by the System Administrator.)
6. On the main Control Center screen, notice that your new stock is now listed for the tray. This new
stock has also been added to the Stock Library.
7. Use the RML or the Stock Library button to change back to the stock that was originally loaded
in the tray.

4.3 Loading Stock
4.3.1 General Consideration
Paper is fed into the digital press in one of two positions: long edge feed (LEF) or short edge feed (SEF).
“Long edge” refers to the long edge of the paper. When you see LEF, position the paper so that the long
edge is fed into the print engine first. “Short edge” refers to the short edge of the paper. When you see
SEF, position the paper so that the short edge is fed first. The feed side of the paper is the right side as
you look down on the tray.
It’s important that you load paper with the paper guides adjusted properly – which means resting gently
against the side of the paper stack. If the paper is too loose, it can skew and jam along the paper path.
Custom size paper can be loaded into all the trays. The paper in the internal tray shown below is loaded
SEF, with the lead edge to the right—this is the edge that feeds first into the press.
4.3.2 General Procedure for Loading Paper

Use this general procedure for loading paper into the trays:
1. Select the appropriate paper stock for your print job.
2. Pull the tray out slowly until it stops.
3. Open the ream of paper with the seam side facing up.
4. Fan the sheets before loading them into the tray.
5. Load and register the paper against the front-right side of the tray.
6. Adjust the paper guides by pressing in the green guide release and carefully moving the Edge Guide
until it lightly touches the edge of the paper in the tray.
7. Do not load materials above the MAX line located on the rear Edge Guide.
8. Gently push in the tray until it comes to a stop.

9. On the Tray Stock Properties window, enter the correct paper information using the Stock Library,
Recommended Media List or Create New Stock button.
10. Select OK to save the information and close the Tray Stock Properties window.
4.3.3 Loading Paper into Tray 5 (MSI) and the Inserter Tray T1
Tray 5 can insert sheets to be printed on, while the Inserter Tray T1 places unprinted
or preprinted sheets into documents. Follow these simple steps to load paper into these trays:
1. Open the paper guides to enable you to place paper in the tray.
2. Place the stock into the tray aligning it to the front side of the tray.
This is the side that first feeds the stock into the press.
• If the stock is preprinted, load the paper with the printed side facing up.

• If the media is tab stock, load the tab side opposite the feed edge.
3. Push the two paper guides gently but firmly against the sides of the stock.
4. At the Stock Library Tray Properties window, enter the stock information including size, type,
weight, and optionally a decurler or alignment profile.
4.3.4 Installing the Postcard Bracket for the Advanced High Capacity Feeder
With the Postcard Bracket, you can print a minimum size of 4 x 6 inches (101.6 x 152.4 mm) SEF.
This bracket is not recommended for envelopes. To install the bracket:
1. Open the top tray of the OHCF, remove the paper and open the paper guides to the largest position.
2. Remove the Postcard Bracket from its storage position on the inside the tray’s front cover. It is located
behind the front edge of the drawer on the lower left. Look for a thumb screw, and remove the
bracket by loosening the screw.
3. Install the Postcard bracket so that it sits on the locating pins on the upper frame and in the grooves
at the bottom of the tray.
4. Tighten the thumb screw so that it locks the bracket in place.
5. Load the postcard stock and adjust the paper guides against the edges.
6. Close the paper tray and set the stock properties at the Control Center.
7. After printing with the bracket, remove it and place it back into its storage location.

4.3.5 Guidelines for Loading Special Media
Follow these guidelines when printing this special media:
• Labels
– Labels can be printed from all trays. Place the labels facing up in trays.
– When submitting your print file, select Labels as the Paper Type and select the tray containing
the labels as the Paper Source.
– Use labels designed for laser printing.
– Do not use vinyl labels or dry gum labels and print only on one side of the sheet of labels.
– Do not use any sheet where labels are missing as it may damage the press.
– Store unused labels flat in their original packaging. Leave the sheets inside the original packaging
until ready to use. Return any unused sheets of labels to the original packaging and reseal.
– Do not store labels in extremely dry, humid, hot or cold conditions.
– Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause labels to curl
and jam in the press.
• Glossy Paper
– Glossy Paper is a type of coated paper that can be printed from all trays.
– Select Coated as the Paper Type and select the tray containing the glossy paper as the Paper
Source. Also, select the correct Paper Weight and Size.
– Do not open sealed packages of glossy paper until you are ready to load them into the press.
– Store glossy paper flat in the original packaging.
– Remove all other paper from the tray before loading glossy paper.
– Load only the amount of glossy paper you plan to use and remove the unused portion from the
tray when you are finished printing. Replace the unused portion in the original wrapper and seal
for later use.
– Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause glossy paper to
curl and jam in the press.
• Transparencies
– Transparencies can be printed from all trays, but trays 6 and 7 are recommended.
– Use only transparency stock listed in the Recommended Media List (RML).
– Fan the transparencies to stop them from sticking together before loading.
– Load transparencies on top of a small stack of same-size paper, and align the edge of the
transparencies with the removable stripe against the feed edge or right side of trays.
– Do not load more than 100 transparencies in a paper tray at one time.
– Select Transparencies as the Paper Type and select the tray containing the Transparencies as the
Paper Source.

• Drilled Stock
– Paper with punched holes can be printed from all trays.
– Drilled stock can be loaded either long edge or short edge feed.
– Position the holes along the feed edge as shown on the image on the front of the tray, or for SEF,
along the inboard side of the tray,
– For loading in Tray 5 or the Inserter, place the holes to the right (the feed edge) and the side to
be printed on facing up.
• Tab Stock
– Tab Stock can be printed from all trays.
– Align the straight edge of the tabs against the feed edge of the tray – LEF, with the side to be
printed on, facing up.
– For loading in Tray 5, place the tabs to the left (opposite the feed edge) and the side to be
printed on facing up.
– At the Tray Stock Properties window or your print driver, select Precut Tabs as the Paper Type and
select the tray containing the stock as the Paper Source. Select the correct Paper weight for the
tabs, usually 163 gsm. Set Modulus to the number of tabs in the set. For the stock size, set a
Custom Size of 9 x 11 inches (229 x 279 mm) LEF.

Summary of Procedures for Loading Special Media
Tray Stock Print Server
Trays Tray 5
Stock Properties or Print
1, 2, 6, 7 (MSI)
Window Driver
Pre-Drilled Place the holes to Place holes to the Load drilled stock On the Job
Stock the right, along right, along the and set Tray Properties, Media
LEF / SEF the feed edge, feed edge, with Stock Properties tab, set Hole
Use any tray with side to be side to be printed to the correct punched to # of
printed facing up. facing up Hole Punched holes: 2, 3, or 4
For SEF, place setting: 2, 3, or 4 holes
holes along the Holes
inboard side of
the tray.
Transparencies Place removable Place removable Set the Tray Stock On the Job
LEF strips to the right strips to the right Properties stock Properties, Media
Best from trays 6 along the feed along the feed Type to tab, set Media
&7 edge of the tray edge of the tray Transparency type to
Transparency
Tabs Place the tab Place the tab Set the Tray Stock On the Job
LEF cutouts to the cutouts to the Properties: Properties, Media
Use any tray left, opposite the left, opposite the - Type = Tab tab, set Media
feed edge, with feed edge with Stock or Precut type to Precut
the side to be the side to be Tabs tab
printed facing up printed facing up - Weight = 163
gsm
- Modules = #
tabs in set
- Size = Custom
9 x 11 inches
(229 x 279 mm).
Labels Face labels up Face labels up Set Tray Stock On Job Properties,
LEF / SEF Properties: Media tab, set
Use any tray - Paper Type = Media type to
Labels, and set Labels
stock Size and
Weight

4.3.6 Activities – Loading Stock
Activity 4.3-1 Practice Loading Paper Trays
□ Follow the steps above to change the paper in Tray 2 to another paper that you might occasionally
have to use for print jobs. Remember to change the Tray Stock Properties after you load the new
paper.
Activity 4.3-2 Practice Loading Tabbed Stock

□ Using tab sets provided by your instructor, load this stock into Tray 5 of the press and reset the Tray
Stock Properties for Tray 5 to reflect the changes. Follow the steps above to complete this task.
Activity 4.3-3 Practice Loading Transparencies

□ Using a set of transparencies provided by your instructor, load this stock into Tray 6 of the press and
reset the Tray Stock Properties to reflect the changes. Follow the steps above to complete this task.
Activity 4.3-4 Practice Installing the Postcard Bracket

□ Install the Postcard Bracket and some 4’ x 6” stock into the top tray of the Advanced High Capacity
Feeder. Follow the steps above to complete this task.
Activity 4.3-5 Practice Loading Drilled Stock

□ Using drilled paper provided by your instructor, load this stock into Tray 1 of the press and reset the
Tray Stock Properties to reflect the changes. Follow the steps above to complete this task.
Tip
When creating custom sizes and setting weights for stocks, pay close attention to the limits shown next to
each parameter in the Stock Library or Tray Stock Properties window. The legal range shown for each
setting will help you understand what can be set for the trays.
You can create a custom stock using the Create button in the Stock Library, or the Create button on the
Tray Stock Properties window. If you create the stock using the Add button in the Stock Library, the
general range for each setting is shown, but this range will not necessarily be valid for the specific tray
that you want to use. If you first create the stock in the library and then assign it to a tray, an error
message will appear if you are out of range. However, if you use the Create button from the Tray Stock
Properties window, the correct range for the specific tray that you selected will display. Therefore, when
setting custom stocks, it is often easier to use the Create button directly on the tray you want to use. Once
you create a custom stock from the Tray Stock Properties window, you can use a checkbox setting to
automatically place the stock in the Stock Library.

4.4 Printing Extra Long Sheets (XLS)
You can print on long sheets up to 47.24” (1,200 mm) using the standard
XLS feature on Iridesse. This feature lets you create Banners, Advertisements,
Letter/A4 Landscape Book Covers, Calendars, and Long Sheet Prints.
XLS printing specifications include:
• Paper Weight: 55 to 400 gsm
• Maximum Paper Size: 13 x 47.24" (330.2 x 1200 mm)
• The maximum length for Duplex printing is 28.7" (729 mm)
• Minimum Paper Size: 3.86 x 13" (98 x 330.2 mm) for Simplex
and 7.16 x 13" (182 x 330.2 mm) for Duplex
To use this feature, sheets must be fed from the MSI (Multi-Sheet Inserter)
and sent to an output destination of a Top Tray. If you have no finishing
modules, you can send sheets to the Offset Catch Tray (OCT).
All Top Trays can receive sheets less than 28.7" (729 mm) in length.
However, for sheets from 28.7" (729 mm) to 47.24" (1,200 mm), you should
usually select the first HCS Top Tray in your configuration. See the last
section in this reference sheet for details about using other Top Trays.
To print Extra Long Sheets, follow these steps:
1. If not already set up, prepare the MSI Feeding Tray to hold extra-
long sheets. The optional Banner Feeder Extension Kit consists of
an Extension Tray and a Wire Support that increases the length of
the MSI Tray. The Extension Tray alone supports sheets up to 39"
(990 mm) long. When you add the Wire Support extension, the
support increases for paper up to 47.24" (1200 mm). If you have
the Extension Tray, lift it up to extend the length of the MSI. Then
retrieve the Wire Support from its storage under the tray and fully
insert it into the two holes at the left end of the tray.
2. If sending the output to the Top Tray of one of the Production

Ready (PR) Finishers, use the optional Top Tray Extension Kit to
support the long paper. The Tray Extension Kit consists of Wire Supports, Wire Guides, and a Guide
Template. The Wire Supports alone support stacking paper up to 28.7" (729 mm). When you add the
Wire Guides, the support increases up to 47.24" (1,200 mm).

a. The Wire Supports may already be inserted into the PR Finisher’s tray, in which case you only have
to pull them out to their full extension. They may also be stored at the back of the finisher, in a
storage bin. If they are in the storage bin, simply retrieve them and insert them into the four holes
in the end of the tray.
b. Lay the template down at the front of the PR Finisher's Tray.

c. On the ends of the two Wire Supports, attach the plastic clip end of the Wire Guides, as shown
below:
d. Align the opposite end of the Wire Guides to the arrows on the guide template.
The paper will bend slightly in the Wire Guides, which prevents it from falling from the tray.

3. Load paper into the MSI Tray.
a. Loosen the four screws on the front-edge guide.
Important: Loosen both sides of the guide before you make any adjustments. If you forcibly
adjust the guides they can become misaligned, after which a service call is required.
b. Slide the paper guides apart to a little wider than your paper width.
c. Insert one sheet of paper.
d. Adjust the paper guides so that they touch the edges of the sheet, and tighten the thumb screws
to hold them in place.
e. Adjust the two paper guides at the left end of the tray to touch the edges of the sheet.
These guides help secure the trail end of the sheets.
f. Complete loading the paper one sheet at a time, until the stack is 20 sheets, maximum.
Important Note: Sheets over 19.21" (488 mm) in length, should be loaded into the MSI one
sheet at time to a maximum stack of 20 sheets. Separating the sheets reduces the page-to-page
adhesion that can cause multi-feeds and jams.
If you experience mis-feeds even after loading sheets one-at-a-time up to a stack of 20, try
loading and printing just one sheet at a time. In other words, load one sheet and after it
prints, load another sheet—do not build a stack. If this becomes necessary, make these
settings to minimize the press out-of-paper recovery time between printing the 20-sheet
stacks:
- Under Stock Properties, uncheck “Display Tray Properties Automatically When Stock is Added”.
- On the Administration System Tab: Change “Auto Resume After Fault Clearance” to 0 minutes
and 1 second.
4. At the Control Center, the Tray Stock Properties window will open after loading the paper. If the Tray
Stock Properties window for the MSI Tray does not open, click —A1-3 (or A2-3 ) to open it.
5. Use one of the following two procedures to set the paper for your job:
(1) If the paper that you loaded is already defined in the Stock Library:
a. Select the Stock Library button on the Tray Stock Properties window.
b. From the Apply Stock from Stock Library list, select the stock with the size, weight,
and other properties that you added to the tray.
c. Click OK.
d. Ensure that the feed direction (LEF or SEF) is set correctly.
e. Click OK to assign the stock that you selected.

f. Click OK to close the Tray Stock Properties window.
g. Go to Step 6, below.
(2) If the paper that you loaded is not defined in the Stock Library, create a new entry:
a. Click the Create New Stock button on the Tray Stock Properties window.
b. Accept the default for the Stock Name or enter your own meaningful name. For example,
you could name the stock by its size and include "XLS" in the name for easy identification.
c. For Size, use the drop-down menu to select Custom at the bottom of the list.
d. Enter the Height and Width for the extra-long sheets. The Width is the length of the sheet in
the process direction (the way the paper moves), and the Height is the length of the sheet in
the cross-process direction (from the front to the back of the press).
e. Manually enter or select the other stock properties such as Type, Coating, Color, Weight and
Grain. If needed, select Preprinted Stock.
f. If you want to save this stock in the Stock Library for future use, ensure that the checkbox is
selected
for Save in Stock Library. Generally, it is better to save the new entry into the Stock Library,
because with this entry you will not have to create a custom stock at the print server. The
entry in the Stock Library will automatically be selectable at the print server every time you
print with this paper. If you do not save the new stock to the Stock Library, it will be
Temporary Stock and you will have more setup work to do at the print server.
g. Click OK to the New Stock Setup window.
h. Click OK to the Tray Stock Properties window.
6. Submit the job file to the print server’s Hold Queue. Send the job using File > Print from a PC
on the network, or use the Import function at the print server:
a) On the Fiery print server, click the Import shortcut or select File > Import Job.
b) Navigate to the file and select it.
c) Click the Hold button. The job is sent to the Hold queue.
7. Set the Job Properties at the print server:

a) Double-click the job in the Hold area to open its Properties.
b) On the Quick Access tab, set Copies to the number of prints that you want to make.
c) On the Media tab, set Paper source to MSI Tray.

d) On the Media tab, under Paper Catalog, click the Select button and select the MSI Tray with the
paper that you loaded.
e) If you cannot find the paper that you loaded and programmed, it was most likely not saved to the
Stock Library on the Control Panel. In this case, you must define a Custom Size at the print server.
Do this, only if you cannot select your loaded paper:
• On the Media tab, under Paper size, click Custom.
• Set the Width and Height of the paper, as you did at the press Control Panel. Note that the
terms for the paper dimensions are different on the server: Width = measurement in the
cross-process direction; and Height = length of the paper in the process direction. (“Process
direction” means the direction that the paper moves in the press.)

f) On the Finishing tab, under Delivery options, select the specific Top Tray that you want to use to
collect the prints. Output must be delivered to the OCT or a Top Tray. If you have one or more
High Capacity Stackers (HCS) in your system, the first HCS Top Tray can receive sheets up to
47.24" (1,200 mm) in length, while other Top Trays—such as the second HCS Top Tray or PR
Finisher Top Tray cannot receive sheets larger than 28.7" (729 mm). All Top Trays in all
configurations can receive sheets up to 28.7"
(729 mm).
8. Click Print and monitor the printing.
Tips for Printing with Extra Long Sheets

Selecting Top Tray Destinations.
Unless you are using an Offset Catch Tray (OCT), you must use a Top Tray for XLS output. Here are some
guidelines that will help you know which tray to select:
• All Top Trays in all configurations can receive sheets up to 28.7" (729 mm). If your output is 28.7"
(729 mm), or less, select any Top Tray.
• If you have one or more High Capacity Stackers (HCS) in your system, and your sheets are larger than
28.7" (729 mm), you must send the output to the first HCS Top Tray. This tray can receive sheets up
to 47.24" (1,200 mm).
• If you have neither an HCS, nor a Crease and Two-sided Trimmer in your configuration, but do have
one of the Production Ready (PR) Finishers, you can send sheets up to 47.24" (1,200 mm) in length to
the Top Tray of the PR finisher.
• If you do not have an HCS, nor a GBC Punch, but do have a Crease and Two-sided Trimmer and an
Inserter, you can send sheets up to 47.24" (1,200 mm) in length to the Top Tray of the PR finisher.
• If you do not have an HCS, but do have a Crease and Two-sided Trimmer and a GBC Punch, you will
not be able to output XLS of any size to the Top Tray of of the PR finisher. This means that you
cannot print XLS unless the GBC is temporarily removed from the configuration and an Inserter is
configured.

Media Handling.
Because of the size of the paper, it is especially important to follow best practices for handling and
loading it. This means you should open the media with the seam side facing up, and be sure to fan the
sheets before loading them. The longer sheets should be loaded one-at-a-time up to a maximum of 20 in
the MSI Tray.
Use Auto Alignment Profiles for XLS Media.

To adjust image alignment for Extra Long Sheets, create an Auto Alignment Profile using the Full Width
Array. This tool adjusts the image-on-paper for registration, perpendicularity, skew and magnification.
This adjustment is saved to the Stock Library for the selected stock, and then applied whenever the stock
is used for a job.
Adjusting Skew.
You can adjust the forward guides with the thumbscrews to correct for paper skew in the press. However,
before trying to move the guides to adjust for skewed output, make sure you use the Auto Alignment Tool
to adjust the image on paper for registration, perpendicularity, skew and magnification. If Auto
Alignment fails to correct the skew, you can try changing the angle of the front guides as shown below:
For further details, see the Section Adjusting Skew on Long Paper in your User Documentation.

4.5 Correcting Paper Curl
When paper is exposed to heat, the paper loses moisture and curls toward the heat source. In addition,
high coverage jobs tend to curl more due to a toner effect on the paper surface. The system reduces any
paper curl using mechanical devices along the paper path called Decurlers.
The Decurlers employ an automatic curl control system that uses data such as the amount of print
coverage on the page, the paper weight, whether the paper is coated or uncoated, and the current
humidity and temperature. This information is used to determine the amount of pressure needed at
the different Decurlers to reduce output curl. In addition to these automatic adjustments, System
Administrators can custom-set curl adjustments for individual stocks using the Advanced Stock Setup
feature. (See Using Advanced Stock Setup in Module 10 System Administration).
To manage paper curl, use this strategy:
1. If you are experiencing excessive curl, remove the paper from the tray, turn it over and replace it in
the tray.
2. If this does not correct the curl, use the control panel on the Interface Module to select a curl
correction.
3. If the problem remains, notify your System Administrator so that he or she can manually adjust the
Decurlers to apply more or less pressure for special paper handling.
4.6 Media Use and Storage Guidelines

Many factors affect the performance of paper: room temperature, humidity, paper quality, dust, and
paper handling. For reliable digital press operation and good print quality, follow these use and storage
guidelines.
4.6.1 Media Use Guidelines

• Load paper with the seam side. The seam side is where the ream of paper is sealed.
• Many suppliers use arrows on their product labels to indicate the preferred side to image first.
Use this side if it is indicated.
• If jams or paper curl problems occur, remove the paper from the paper tray, turn it over and place it
back in the paper tray, and resume printing. If the problem continues, load a new ream of paper and
try again.
• If the problem persists have your administrator set different Decurler settings.
• Do not load paper or other materials above the MAX line on the rear paper guide.
• Do not use wrinkled, torn, curled, or folded paper.
• Use the paper sizes and weights shown in the Recommended Materials List.
• Do not mix sizes or weights of paper in a paper tray.

4.6.2 Media Storage Guidelines
• Store paper on a flat surface in a dust-free environment
• Do not store paper directly on the floor, since this increases the possibility of moisture absorption.
• Store paper in a low humidity area. Humidity is one of the most important factors to safe paper
storage. Optimum paper storage humidity is 35-55%.
• Store paper at a controlled temperature. The temperature in the room where paper is stored has a
significant effect on how that paper performs in the machine. Optimum paper storage temperature is
68-76° F (20-24.4° C).

Module 5: Color
and IQ Management
Agenda
In this module you will learn how to set up and tune the press for optimum color consistency and
accuracy and optimum image quality performance. You will also learn how to maintain this
performance from day-to-day and month-to-month, for on-going and consistent production quality.
Objectives
• Calibrate the print server
• Create Destination Profiles for stock
• Perform routine EZ Press Check using the Full Width Array
• Create and apply Alignment and Fold Adjustment Profiles
• Quick Reference for Calibration and Profiling
• Quick Reference for Creating Alignment Profiles
• Quick Reference for Automatic IQ Adjustments
• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press How To Videos:
EZ Press Check, Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment, Image Transfer Adjustment,
Media Alignment Adjustment, and Color Calibration using the Full Width Array
Prerequisites
Module 2 Press Overview and Module 4 Media Management
100 Module 5 – Color and IQ Management
5.1 Overview of Color and IQ Maintenance
The procedures in this module enable you to set the press to deliver both optimum image quality and
consistent color output. They are very important to maintaining the best production quality the press can
deliver—the level of quality that will please your customers. Moreover, they are easy to perform because
they are automated with a device called the Full Width Array.
The Full Width Array is an assembly located in the paper path right before the Decurler. It contains an
inline scanner to provide image quality adjustments, print server calibration, and destination profiling.
Measurements and adjustments are automatic,

once initiated by an Operator or Administrator.
The Full Width Array:
• Improves operator and press productivity
– Replaces lengthy manual procedures
for print server calibration and creating
destination profiles.
– Saves time by automatically scanning
and measuring targets—no need to use
an external spectrophotometer.
– Uses simple steps for some print engine
adjustments that previously required a
Customer Service Engineer
• Delivers ability to quickly set and maintain stable and accurate image quality
– Fast execution helps keep the press centered
– Automated calibration delivers accurate color
In addition to Calibration and Profiling, the Full Width Array provides these three IQ adjustments:
• Auto Alignment - Adjusts the image on paper for registration,
perpendicularity, skew and magnification.
• 2nd Bias Transfer Roll - Adjusts for uneven toner coverage and color shift,
and improves image transfer for textured or linen stocks.
• Automatic Density Uniformity Adjustment - Adjusts the inboard
to outboard and process direction uniformity of toner density
These important adjustments let you easily maintain optimum image quality over time—from job to job
and day to day. Following best practices for maintaining accurate and consistent color and maintaining
excellent registration will dramatically reduce your need to troubleshoot production issues.
Module 5 – Color and IQ Management 101

5.2 Tools to Ensure Production Consistency
The Iridesse™ automatic Image Management System works in concert with the ACQS and FWA tools to
provide on-going image quality for superior production consistency. How these tools achieve the different
time requirements for consistency is shown below:
Consistency Tool Type of Adjustment Automation Level

Requirement
Consistency Density Uniformity across the page Semi-automatic: Operator initiates
within a page Uniformity (Right angle direction) and with a click and accepts the results
Adjustment down the page (Paper with a click. The system prints targets,
Uniformity of toner
using FWA process direction) scans them, and makes adjustments.
Consistency Image Color-to-color image Fully automatic:
within each print Management alignment and uniformity of Continuous run-time adjustments from
run System toner application patches being laid down on the
Color Registration Registration Intermediate Belt Transfer (IBT).
and Control Marks are read and image data and
Uniformity of (RegiCon) voltages automatically adjusted.
Toner Process
Control
(ProCon)
Consistency in Image to Adjusts image placement Semi-automatic: Operator initiates

image alignment Media on paper. The adjustment with a click and accepts the results
from job to job Alignment is created and saved for with a click. System prints targets,
Auto Alignment using FWA specific stocks and can be scans them, and makes adjustments.
Adjustment selected for any tray when
printing on those stocks
Stability of color Color Update print engine and Semi-automatic: Operator initiates
from day to day Calibration print server color tables to with a click and accepts the results
Color Calibration using ACQS correct for drift and get with a click. System prints targets,
with FWA back to a known state scans them, and makes adjustments.
Accuracy of Destination Develops a map so that Semi-automatic: Operator initiates

color – for job to Profiling output colors accurately with a click and accepts the results
job, and stock to using ACQS replicate a known standard with a click. System prints targets,
stock with FWA such as GRACoL or SWOP scans them, and makes adjustments.
consistency
Profiling
While these IQ tools are either automatic or semi-automatic—and they will save you a lot of time—you
still need to use them at the right time to keep your press tuned for optimum quality. This is important!

Use the following best practices to optimize your quality output and save time attending to color and
registration problems:
1. Use the Automated Adjustments function to perform Auto Alignment Adjustment and 2nd Bias
Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment at least once a week, or as required to adjust IQ between routine
runs. Also, run these adjustments after any of the xerographic components have been serviced.
2. Run the Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment whenever you notice a variation in toner density
across the page—inboard to outboard, or lead edge to trail edge.
3. Optimize the settings for the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment initially for new stocks,
especially heavy-weight and specialty media. Also perform this adjustment when you notice problems
with the way color appears; for example, mottle (uneven toner coverage) or color shift (inconsistent
color).
4. Calibrate the print server on a daily basis, and before color-critical jobs. This procedure adjusts print
server color settings, and is essential to maintaining color consistency. Either the Full Width Array can
be used, or a hand-held spectrophotometer.
5. Before creating or updating Destination Profiles, first run the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment
and then perform the Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment. Running these adjustments first ensures
the best possible color from the new profiles you are creating.
6. Create Destination Profiles for each stock type used in color workflows; this is critical for stocks with
different coatings, gloss levels, colors or “white points” and paper weights. The profiling process
develops a map so that output colors on selected media will accurately replicate a known standard
such as GRACoL or SWOP. Make sure that you associate each new profile with a specific stock, so that
it is used when the stock is selected.

5.3 Performing an EZ Press Check
The EZ Press check performs all three adjustments with just a few menu selections. You can also run these
adjustments individually from this window. Generally, if running these as a set with Execute All FWA
Adjustments, you should de-select Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment because this program does not need
to be run as often as the other two. Check your settings carefully, because after each time Automated
Adjustments are performed, the setup screen recalls the last settings used.
• Auto Alignment - Adjusts the image-on-paper for registration, perpendicularity, skew and
magnification. This adjustment is saved to the Stock Library for the selected stock and then applied
whenever the stock is used for a job. The system automatically assigns a name such as Alignment 1,
Alignment 2, Alignment 3, etc.
• 2nd Bias Transfer Roll - Adjusts for uneven toner coverage and color shift, and improves image
transfer for textured or linen stocks. This adjustment is saved to the Stock Library for the
selected stock and then applied whenever the stock is used for a job.
• Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment - Adjusts the inboard to outboard and lead-edge to trail-edge
uniformity of toner density. This adjustment is run on a system-level standard stock, or Centerline
Stock, which is set up by a System Administrator. It should not be changed for individual media, as
with the other adjustments.
Centerline North America - Xerox Bold Digital Printing Paper (90 gsm / 24 lbs)
Paper – Europe – Xerox Digital Color Colotech + (90 gsm)
Uncoated
Centerline North America - Xerox Digital Color Elite Gloss Coated Text (120 gsm/80 lbs)
Paper – Europe - Xerox Digital Color Colotech+ Gloss Coated (120 gsm)
Coated
5.3.1 Basic Procedure

To perform an all-in-one EZ Press Check:
1. At the Control Center, select Automated Adjustments.
2. On the Automatic Adjustments window, if not already enabled, click the On button for Execute All
FWA Adjustments.

3. Ensure that the buttons for the checks you want to run are turned on. Options are: Auto Alignment,
2nd Bias Transfer Roll, and Auto Density Uniformity. If you only want to perform one or two of these
checks, de-select the ones that you do not want to perform. You should not run the Auto Density
Uniformity routinely every time you perform the EZ Press Check once a week. De-select Auto Density
Uniformity Adjustment to skip this adjustment. Run the Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment only
when you notice a variation in toner density across the page—inboard to outboard, or lead edge to
trail edge.
4. Check that the paper tray and stock listed next to each adjustment is the one you want for the auto
adjustments. If they require changing, go to the section To change the Tray Settings below to select
a different media. Note that only an Administrator can change the stock for Auto Density Uniformity.
Since you will routinely run EZ Press Check, the settings will probably not change. However, if a user
has changed the setup values, you should verify they are correct for your stock and the type of jobs
you are printing. To check and change the setup parameters for each adjustment, follow the steps
below in Changing Setup Parameters.
5. Click the Start button on the lower right of the window.
6. As each of the three adjustments completes, a green checkmark displays on a status window.
7. When the procedure is complete, a window opens to show the results.

You can optionally click Print Test to print sheets to visually check the results.
8. Click Close.

5.3.2 Changing Setup Parameters
Performing Automatic Adjustments is quick and easy when all the values for the adjustments are set as
you want them. However, occasionally you will need to change a setting. If the values set are not correct,
or you want to check the setup further, click each of the buttons on the right of the window to open the
setup parameters for the adjustments. The options are: Tray Settings (for all adjustments), Auto
Alignment Settings, 2nd Bias Transfer Settings, and Auto Density Settings. Follow the steps below to
make any required adjustments in the setup.
To change the Tray Settings for adjustments:
If the stock set for each adjustment is not the one that you want, click Tray Settings and select
a different stock. The Auto Alignment and 2nd Bias Transfer Roll adjustments work only for the
selected stocks. After performing the adjustments the adjusted values are stored in the Stock
Library. Each time the stock is selected, the adjustments will be applied to the job.
The Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment affects the density of ink on the page for all media—and this
routine is run on a Standard Stock set up by your System Administrator.
1. To change the stock for Auto Alignment and 2nd Bias Transfer Roll adjustments, select a different
tray from the User Tray for FWA Features menu.
2. To change the stock for the Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment, you must log on as an
Administrator and then click in the Standard Stock field. This lets you select a new stock from the
Stock Library. Since this system-level stock definition should generally not be changed, do not do this
without consulting your System Administrator or Xerox Analyst.
3. Click OK.

To change Auto Alignment Adjustment settings:
1. For Color Mode, select the dry ink colors being used in the jobs that require the profile.
2. For Fill - Color Mode Side 1 and Fill – Color Mode Side 2, select the dry ink colors being used in
the jobs that require the profile.
3. For Fill Placement Pattern – Side 1 and Fill Placement Pattern – Side 2, select one or more of
the checkboxes for TopLeft, TopRight, BottomLeft, and/or BottomRight. Select the areas of
your job’s pages that typically have heavy ink coverage. The Density Levels that you set in Step
4 will determine how much ink is placed in these areas on the test print.
4. Select Side 1 and Side 2 Print Density Levels that most closely match the print jobs to be run
with this profile and the paper selected. Print Density levels affect paper alignment, so it is best
to try to match your type of printing when creating a profile. Density amounts range from 1-10,
with 1 being minimum and 10 being maximum. Select 5 or 6 for an average job, and 8 or 9 for
a job that is using a lot of ink. For a text-only job use 3 or 4.
5. Click OK.

To change 2nd Bias Transfer settings
1. For Sides Imaged, select 1 Sided-Face Up if you primarily print simplex jobs or 2 Sided if you usually
print duplex jobs.
2. Click OK.
To change Auto Density settings
1. For Correction Mode, select either Right angle direction to adjust the uniformity of ink across the
page from the inboard to the outboard sides of the paper, or Paper process direction to check the
uniformity of ink from the lead edge to the trail edge of the paper. You must run these two
adjustments separately, so if you want to perform both, you will have to run the adjustment again
with the other direction selected.
2. For Color Mode, select the colors that you usually print or the colors you were using when you
observed any variation in density on the page.
3. Click OK.

5.3.3 Printing with White Dry Ink and the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll
With White Specialty Dry Ink, the toner particles are larger than the other specialty colors. In addition,
White is printed on darker media, which means that the ink density must be greater to cover the media.
This means that more ink has to be placed onto the Drum, the Transfer Belt, and the media. To
accomplish this, technical modifications to the xerographic system were made to accommodate White
printing.
These enhancements are under-the-hood and do not affect the operator, except with regard to the 2nd
Bias Transfer Roll Adjustment. The 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Adjustment for printing with White is now a
manual adjustment and cannot be made using the Automatic Adjustments feature.
Instead of running the adjustment automatically on pre-printed patches, customers should use their own
jobs or test prints with large solid blocks of White. After printing and evaluating the density of White on
their prints, manual adjustments should be made for the stock in the stock's Advanced Setup in the Stock
Library. The settings for the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll can be adjusted in 10% increments to improve the
image density, if needed. When using the same stock, this adjustment for White would only need to be
done occasionally with seasonal temperature and humidity changes. However, when using new stocks for
printing with White, the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Adjustment may need to be performed on the new media.
See the Administration Module, Using the Stock Library section, for details.
Activity 5.3: Practice Performing Automatic Adjustments
□ Follow the steps above to perform an EZ Press Check for all adjustments. Use the paper set by default
for the adjustments, and check to ensure that the Right angle direction is selected for Auto Density
Uniformity Adjustment.
□ Follow the steps above to perform just the Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment. This time change the
direction of the density adjustment to Paper process direction. Use the paper set by default for the
adjustments.

5.4 Calibrating the EX-P 6 Print Server
Regular calibration is the most important procedure you can perform to keep your press tuned to deliver
the most accurate and consistent color. With the Full Width Array (FWA), this procedure is very easy and
quick to complete because the press does all the work by printing and reading targets, interpreting results,
and adjusting color settings. All you really need to do is initiate the process and click to accept the results.
Before calibrating the print server, you must first perform a baseline calibration of the FWA to ensure that
it will accurately read the colors on the test prints for both calibration and profiling. This procedure is
required the first time the FWA is used, and then only occasionally after that setup.
5.4.1 Baseline Calibration for the Full Width Array (FWA)

Performing a baseline calibration for the FWA
periodically will keep your system producing
optimal and consistent color. If the system
detects that the Full Width Array requires a
baseline calibration, it displays a message
when you select it as a measurement device.
You must use a hand-held spectrophotometer
for this procedure.
To perform a baseline calibration of the Full Width Array:
1. If not already loaded in a tray, load the paper that you want to use for the baseline FWA calibration.
The paper should be one that you use most often, or a centerline paper. If you changed the stock in
the tray, program the new stock at the Control Center.
2. Log onto the print server as a System Administrator.
3. Check to make sure that the spectrophotometer is connected to the USB port on the print server.
4. Select Calibrate from the Server drop-down menu.
5. From the Calibrate for: drop-down menu, select Full Width Array.
6. From the Paper source: drop-down menu, select the tray and loaded paper you want to calibrate on.
7. From the Measurement method drop-down menu, select your spectrophotometer: EFI ES-1000,
ES-2000, or ES-6000 (optional)
8. Click Continue to begin printing the target. A progress bar indicates that the press is warming up.
The calibration target is printed and a window opens with instructions.
9. Follow the directions to place the ES-1000, ES-2000, or ES-6000 (optional) in its cradle and press the
button on the left side of the device for several seconds.
10. Collect the 4 target sheets that print and place #1 into the holder so that the long cutout runs along
the length of the color strips.
11. Place the ES-1000 or ES-2000 in the white space above the 1A strip.
12. Press and hold the button on the device for 3 seconds and then scan the strip.
13. Repeat steps 12 – 13 for all the strips on the first target sheet in order – 1A, 1B, 1C, etc.
14. Scan the other strips on sheets #2, 3, and 4.

15. After the last strip is scanned, a
message displays:
Measurements completed successfully
Click Continue to this message.
16. A message displays:
Full Width Array is calibrated.
Click Close to this message.
5.4.2 Setting the Full Width Array (FWA) as the Default Measurement Device
The FWA may already be set as the preferred measurement device for calibration and profiling.
However, in case the setting was changed, use the steps below to ensure that it is selected as the default.
1. Log onto the print server as System Administrator.
2. From the Server drop-down menu, select Device Center.
3. Under General, select Tools.
4. In the Calibrate area of the window, click the Preferences button.
5. In the Calibration method and patch layout area of the window, use the Measurement method
drop-down menu to select Full Width Array.
6. Click Save.
5.4.3 Calibrating the EX-P 6 Print Server using the Full Width Array
A digital press may drift from its original color output due to general use, changes in temperature
and humidity, and changes in paper. When you calibrate, you bring the press back to its original quality
output. If you are printing high volumes of color, you will find it beneficial to calibrate once each day.
At a minimum, you should calibrate at least once a week.
To perform a calibration using the Full Width Array:
1. If not already loaded in a tray, load the paper that you want to use for the calibration. The paper
should be one that you use most often, or a centerline paper. If you changed the stock in the tray,
program the new stock at the Control Center.
2. Log onto the print server as a System Administrator.
3. Select Calibrate from the Server drop-down menu.
4. From the Calibrate for: drop-down menu, select the profile you want to use for this calibration.
Several default profiles come with the server. Select the one that most closely matches the paper
you are using.
5. From the Paper source: drop-down menu, select the tray and loaded paper you want to calibrate on.
6. From the Measurement method: drop-down menu, select Full Width Array, if it is not selected
by default.

7. Click Continue to begin the calibration.
When complete, a message displays: Measurements are ready to be applied to “[paper selected]
8. Optionally, you can now click Test Print to print a Comparison Page with images using both the old
and new settings side-by-side. This lets you visually inspect the results before applying them.
9. Optionally, you can click View Measurements to see the data from the calibration.
10. Click Apply & Close to apply the calibration results.
5.4.4 Calibrating the EX-P 6 Print Server using a Spectrophotometer

To calibrate the print server with a spectrophotometer:
1. If not already loaded in a tray, load the paper that you want to use for calibration. The paper should
be one that you use most often, or a centerline paper. The size should be at least 11x17” (A3). If you
changed the stock in the tray, program the new stock at the Control Center.
2. Log onto the print server as Administrator.
3. Check to make sure that the
spectrophotometer is connected to the USB
port on the print server.
4. From the Server menu, select Calibrate.
5. From the Calibrate for: drop-down menu,
select the profile you want to use for this
calibration. Several default profiles come
with the server, but others can be created.
Select the profile with the weight closest to
the paper on which you are calibrating.
6. From the Paper source: drop-down menu,
select the tray and loaded paper you want
to calibrate on.
7. From the Measurement method: drop-down menu, select your spectrophotometer (EFI ES-1000,
ES2000, or ES-6000 (optional).
8. Click Continue to begin printing the target. The calibration target is printed and a message displays
to indicate that the Calibration page has printed successfully.
9. Click OK to the message.
10. Place the ES-1000, ES-2000, or ES-6000
(optional) in its cradle and press the button
on the side of the device for several seconds.
11. Place the target into the holder so that the
long cutout runs along the length of the
color strips.
12. Place the spectrophotometer in the white
space above Strip A.
13. Press and hold the button on the device for 3
seconds and then scan the strip.

14. Repeat steps 13 – 14 for the other strips: B, C, D, E, and F. After the last strip is scanned, a message
displays: Measurements completed successfully.
15. Click Continue. A window opens to provide you with options.
16. Optionally, you can now click Test Print to print a Comparison Page with images using both the old
and new settings side-by-side. This lets you visually inspect the results before applying them.
17. Optionally, you can click View Measurements to see the data from the calibration.
18. Click Apply & Close to apply the calibration results.
19. Close all windows.
Activity 5.4: Practice Performing Calibrations
□ Follow the steps above to perform a Baseline Calibration for the Full Width Array.
□ Follow the steps above to perform a Calibration of the Print Server with the Full Width Array.
□ (Optional) Follow the steps above to perform a Calibration of the Print Server with s hand-held
spectrophotometer. Only practice this procedure if you use the manual procedure on the job.

5.5 Creating Destination Profiles
On the EX-P 6 Print Server, you must use a hand-held spectrophotometer to create a new profile, and
after that you can keep the created profile updated using the Full Width Array.
Colors can look different when printed on different stocks, especially stocks that have a different gloss or
a different brightness or white point. When a destination profile is created for each of these different
stocks, the system develops a map so that the output colors will match a known standard. The mapping is
written into a profile for the type of media and line screening used. Once created, the profile is applied
based on the media used in a job. Profiles ensure accurate and consistent color across different media as
well as the same media used at different times.
5.5.1 Creating a Profile

Create profiles for each stock type used in color workflows—for stocks with different coatings, gloss levels,
colors or “white points” and paper weights. You do not need to create separate profiles when size is the
only difference in the media.
To create new destination profiles:
1. If not already loaded in a tray, load the paper that you want to profile. If you changed the stock in
the tray, program the new stock at the Control Center.
2. Before creating a new profile, first run the Density Uniformity Adjustment. This best practice ensures
that the density settings are optimum for the press and will improve the quality of the profile.
3. Log onto the print server as System Administrator.
4. Check to make sure that the spectrophotometer is connected to the USB port on the print server.
5. From the Tools window, in the Calibrate area, click the Manage button.
6. Click Create New on the upper-left of the screen.
7. Select the calibration set that closely matches the media being used for this process. For example, if
you are profiling for a gloss cover stock, select that option. If you are profiling for an uncoated stock,
select that option. You are only making this selection to populate the next screen with media
properties. By selecting an option close to the media you are profiling, you will not have to set as
many parameters on the next screen.
8. Click OK.
9. A unique default name has been entered
for your profile, based on the previous media selection. Accept this name or change it if you want a
different name.
10. Click the Properties button.
11. Select the Media tab.
12. Select the media properties for the paper you are profiling. The defaults selected are based on the
media you selected in Step 7, but you can now change them. The weight, size, and coating of the
entries on the Media tab should be set to the weight, size, and coating of the paper you are profiling.

13. Click OK to the Properties window.
14. Click Continue on the Calibrator
window.
15. From the Paper source menu, select the
tray that contains the paper you are
using.
16. Click Continue.
A target is printed for the profile.
17. A message displays: “Calibration page
printed successfully” Click OK to this
message.
18. Collect the printed target.
19. A window opens to instruct you to put
the ES-1000, ES-2000, or ES-6000
(optional) in its cradle and hold in the button on the left side of the device. Follow these on-screen
instructions.
20. Scan the target as shown on the screen. You only have to do this when creating a new profile. When
updating a profile, you can simply select the Full Width Array option from the Calibrator screen.
21. Click Continue to the “Measurements completed successfully” message.
22. A window opens entitled: “Calibration setting [name of calibration set] has been created”.
Select the Create New Profile button.
23. The profile creation process proceeds. At the end of a successful process, a window opens titled:
“Output profile [name of cal set/profile] has been created”
24. Click OK to the message “Congratulations! You have successfully created an output profile.”
25. Close all windows

5.5.2 Applying Destination Profiles on the Fiery® Print Server
You can link a stock to a profile so that when the stock is used, a specific profile is automatically applied.
This can save you time when managing jobs. To do this, the stock must be listed in the Paper Catalog.
To link a stock with a profile:
1. On the Job Center tab, click Paper Catalog.
2. Right-click the stock you want to link to a profile, and select Edit.
3. Using the menus on the bottom of the window for Front Color Profile and Back Color Profile, select a
specific profile to link to this stock. You can apply one profile to the front side of each page (Front
Color Profile) and another profile to the back of the page (Back Color Profile). Generally, you would
set the same profile for both sides.
4. Click OK to the Edit window.
5. Close the Paper Catalog.
Activity 5.5: Practice Performing Destination Profiling
□ Follow the steps above to create a Destination Profile using the Full Width Array.
Use the stock currently loaded in Tray 1 for the procedure.
□ Link the profile that you just created with the stock in Tray 1, so that when the stock is selected,
the profile will automatically be used.

5.6 Creating Alignment Adjustment Profiles
When the position of the output image on a page is misaligned or skewed, you
can create an Alignment Profile to adjust the image for a particular stock. For
Alignment Profiles, you can set up to four types of position adjustments
for the print image on the page:
• Lead and Side Registration Adjustment
• Perpendicularity Adjustment
• Skew Adjustment
• Magnification Height and Width Adjustment
These illustrations show the direction of the alignment adjustments:
Lead and Side Registration Adjustment
Perpendicularity Adjustment
Skew Adjustment
Magnification Height and Width Adjustment

The Full Width Array is used to check image alignment and automatically create a custom profile
for the paper being used that includes the needed adjustments. You can also make additional
manually adjustments to the automatically created profiles. Once a profile is complete, you can
assign it to either a stock or a tray to apply it to a job. It is generally a good practice to create
Alignment Profiles for each tray on the press, and then assign the profile by tray when printing.
5.6.1 Creating an Alignment Adjustment Profile

To create an alignment profile to adjust image position:
1. If the booklet stock is not already loaded on the press, place it in a tray and program the tray.
Remember that for booklets, you must load the stock Short Edge Feed (SEF).
2. At the Control Center, select the checkbox for Profiles.
3. Select the Alignment tab.
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4. Click the New icon ( ) to create a new profile or select an existing profile and click the Edit
button to make adjustments to a profile that was built earlier.
5. For Name, enter a unique and meaningful name for the profile so that it can be selected when
needed. The best practice is to use a name with the paper type, tray and date:
PaperType_Tray_Date.

6. Click Auto Alignment.
7. Select the tray that contains the stock for which you are creating the profile.
8. Select Side 1 and Side 2 Print Density Levels that most closely match the print jobs to be run
with this profile. Print Density levels affect paper alignment, so it is best to try to match your
type of printing when creating a profile. Density amounts range from 1-10, with 1 being
minimum and 10 being maximum. Select 5 or 6 for an average job, and 8 or 9 for a job that is
using a lot of ink. For a text-only job use 3 or 4.
9. For Color Mode, select the dry ink colors being used in the jobs that require the profile.
10. For Fill - Color Mode Side 1 and Fill – Color Mode Side 2, select the dry ink colors being used in
the jobs that require the profile.
11. For Fill Placement Pattern – Side 1 and Fill Placement Pattern – Side 2, select one or more of the
checkboxes for TopLeft, TopRight, BottomLeft, and/or BottomRight. Select the areas of your
job’s pages that typically have heavy ink coverage. The Density Levels that you set in Step 8 will
determine how much ink is placed in these areas on the test print.
12. Click Start.

A progress window indicates that the adjustment is in progress, while sheets are printed and
measured.
The press prints multiple sheets and makes successive adjustments until the optimum image
alignment is reached. The last sheet printed will reflect the best alignment.

13. When the alignment process completes, you can view the values for any adjustments that have
been made on the test prints on the New Profile Properties window. Select each of the four tabs
to see the individual adjustments for Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification.
14. Click OK to accept the new settings. If the test prints are not satisfactory, click Cancel to revert
to the original settings.
15. If you click OK to accept the settings, you can now see the adjustments that were made for this
profile on the New Profile Properties screen. Click each of the tabs – Registration,
Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification.
16. It is generally not necessary, but if you want to check prints with the adjustments again, click
Test Print on the Profile Properties screen to output test patterns with the adjustments applied.
17. Use the default Test Pattern, which is Grid 90- Front & Back.
18. Set all other values including Sides Imaged, Color Mode, Fill Color Mode, and Fill Patterns, just
as you selected for the original profile creation.
19. Click Start.

20. Visually check the alignment of test patterns on each corner of the page to verify the
adjustments.
21. Click OK to the New Profile Properties window.
22. On the Profiles window, with your new profile selected, you can see a summary of the
adjustments that were made. You can optionally click Edit to manually change any of them, or
run Auto Alignment again.
23. Click Close to exit the Profiles function.
5.6.2 Visually Checking the Test Prints
1. The press prints several sheets with a grid pattern on both sides. Retrieve the last test print that
was output and check the grid pattern:
2. On Side 1of the sheet, use a ruler to check that the lines are all parallel and that there is equal
distance from the lines around the sheet to the edge of the paper. The top and the bottom
should be equal distance, as should the left and right sides of the sheet.
3. Hold the sheet up to the light and check that the black grid on the front of the sheet aligns with
the black grid on the back of the sheet. The lines should be positioned very close together,
nearly overlapping.

5.6.3 Manually Editing an Alignment Adjustment Profile
In addition to creating automatic alignment adjustments, you can manually create a new profile or edit
an existing profile. For example, if you are not satisfied with the final adjustments made with the auto
procedure, and you have tried it several times, you can quickly make further adjustments based on
visually inspecting prints. To manually edit a profile:
2. Select the Alignment tab.
3. Select the existing profile on the left that you want to edit.
4. Click the Edit icon.
5. Select the tab for the type of adjustment you want to make: Registration, Skew,
Perpendicularity, or Magnification.
6. Make the adjustments by entering valued or using the arrows.
7. Click OK.
To manually create a new profile, follow the procedure in Section 5.6.1 above through Step 5.
Then instead of selecting Auto Alignment, manually enter the values you want on each of the tabs.
When finished, you can output and inspect a Test Print, or click OK to accept the manual adjustments.

5.6.4 Applying Alignment Profiles to Print Jobs
There are two ways to apply Alignment Profiles after you have created them. You can use
Advanced Setup in the Stock Library to assign a profile to a particular stock, or you can assign a
profile to a paper tray on the Tray Stock Properties window.
To apply an Alignment Profile to a stock, so that the profile is used whenever the stock
is selected for a job:
1. Select the Manage Stock Library function.
2. When the Stock Library window opens, select the specific stock to which you want to apply the
profile.
3. Click the Edit icon:
4. On the Stock Properties window, click the Advanced Setup button.
5. Click in the Alignment File Name field. This field may have a System Default entry, or another
profile listed.

6. Click the radio button for Choose Alignment Profile Library.
7. Select the specific profile that you want to apply to this stock.
8. Click OK to the Select Alignment Profile window.
9. Click OK to Advanced Stock Setup.
10. Click OK to the Stock Properties window.
To apply an Alignment Profile to a paper tray, so that the profile is used whenever the
tray is selected for a job:
1. Click the tray number for the tray to which you want to apply the profile.
2. On the Tray Stock Properties window, select Apply Alignment Profile for Tray.
3. Click in the Alignment Profile field.
4. Click the radio button for Choose Alignment Profile Library.
5. Click to select the specific profile that you want to assign to the tray.
6. Click OK to the Select Alignment Profile window and close the Tray Stock Properties window.

Activity 5.6 Practice with Alignment Profiles
□ Follow the steps above to create an automatic Alignment Profile for the stock that you have loaded
into Tray 2. Name the profile Alignment_[Stock Size-Weight]_[your initials].
□ Take a tour of each of the Alignment Profile tabs: Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew and
Magnification. Select each tab and make adjustments to become familiar with the arrow controls
and the direction of adjustments. After going through each type of adjustment on all four tabs, click
Cancel so that no settings are saved.
□ Assume that you are still experiencing lead registration problems with the paper in Tray 2.
Using the procedures above, edit the Alignment Profile that you just created:
□ Name the profile: Lead Adjustment for Tray 1

Adjust Lead Registration for Side 1 -2 mm
Adjust Lead Registration for Side 2 -3 mm
Select 1 Test Print from Tray 1, and accept the results
□ Open Tray Stock Properties for Tray 1 and select the new profile for the tray.

5.7 Creating Fold Adjustment Profiles
To adjust the fold and staple positions for booklets, you first create a profile
with the adjustments and then apply the profile to the booklet job by
associating the created profile with the stock being used for the job.
You will perform adjustments separately for a small set of sheets (Set 1) and
again for a large set of sheets (Set 2). The system will calculate and
automatically use the required adjustments for booklets that vary in size
between Set 1 and Set 2. The paper weight for the booklet stock is important
when creating the profile, because the number of sheets used in these sets will
vary based on the weight that you select.
Note: This procedure adjusts the staple position horizontally on the paper and
ensures that the booklet staples lie precisely on the fold, and not off the fold.
It does not enable you to move the staples up or down on the fold. A Customer
Service Engineer must make vertical adjustments for staple positions on the fold.
5.7.1 Creating a Fold Adjustment Profile

To create a profile to adjust fold and/or staple positions for booklets
1. If the booklet stock is not already loaded on the press, place it in a tray and program the tray.
Remember that for booklets, you must load the stock Short Edge Feed (SEF).
3. Select the Fold Adjustment tab.
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4. Click the New icon ( ) to create a new profile or select an existing profile and click the Edit
button to make adjustments to a profile that was built earlier.

5. From the Fold Type drop-down menu, select Bi-Fold-Multiple Sheets Stapled.
6. For Name, enter a unique and meaningful name for the profile so that it can be selected when
needed. You can optionally accept the default name that is automatically provided (Fold
Adjustment 1, Fold Adjustment 2, etc.).
7. Enter the Paper Size, Weight, and Coating for the stock that you are using for the booklets.
8. Click Test Print on the right of the window. The Fold Adjustment Test Print window opens.
9. From the Tray menu, use the arrow to select the tray with the loaded stock you are using.
10. Set Crease to On if you are using the trimmer to score pages on the booklets. Otherwise, leave
this setting Off. Only the first and last sheets are creased for each booklet. When folded, these
are the front and back cover sheet and the inside sheet at the center of the booklet. Note that
the initial release of the Iridesse does not fully support Creasing sheets in a job that contains
mixed media.
11. Click Test Print. An information message lets you know that the test print is being created, and
this is followed by a message that the print is complete.
12. Click Close to the message window that tells you the test print has completed. Notice the
adjustment window for Set 1 that shows you the two dimensions need to be measured and
entered—A and B.

13. Collect the Test Print and hold it in front of the adjustments for Set 1 in the position shown on
the left of the window—with the large black arrow facing up and pointing left.
14. Determine whether the Left (top) and Right (bottom) sides of the fold are equal, or if one of the
sides is longer. If the sides are Equal, you do not need to make any adjustments and can go to
Step 18 below.
15. If one side is longer, measure the amount of overlap—the distance between the edges.
Determine the difference in number of millimeters.
16. Select either Left Side of Fold is Longer or Right Side of Fold is Longer. Note that the Left Side
is the top side in the drawing and the Right Side is shown on the bottom.
17. Set the distance of the overlap using the Up Arrow. As you enter the amount in millimeters, the
image of the fold changes to confirm which edge you selected as longer. Look at the image
and verify that it represents the layout of your Test Print.
18. Now evaluate the staple position. If the staple lies exactly on the fold, you do not need to make
any adjustments and can go to Step 21 below. If the staple is positioned off from the center of
the fold, measure the distance from the fold in millimeters.
19. If the staple is too far up and onto the top sheet, select Left of Fold, and if it is rotated too far
down and onto the bottom sheet, select Right of Fold.
20. Set the distance of the offset using the Up Arrow. As you enter the amount in millimeters, the
image of the staple position changes to confirm which direction you selected. Look at the image
and verify that it represents the staple position on your Test Print.
21. This completes the adjustments for Set 1. Select Test Print, in the Set 1 area, to output a
sample with the new settings. If you are satisfied with the new fold and staple positions, go on
to the next step. If further adjustments are needed, return to the earlier steps to measure and
adjust either the fold position (Step 14) or the staple position (Step 18) or both positions.
22. On the right side of the screen, notice the Sheets in Set 2 field.

This is the number of sheets in Set 2, and also the maximum number of sheets that you can
assign to the booklet based on the Weight of the paper selected. If you need more pages, you
will have to reduce the weight of the paper you are using. You can leave this number as it is and
complete the steps—this provides the profile with the most flexibility to work for booklets with
a range of pages from Set 1 to Set 2. However, if you always print booklets of a certain size that
is less than the maximum sheets listed, you can set this number to the exact number of pages in
your booklets for greater accuracy. The maximum is 30 in this example, and you cannot exceed
this number. Do this now, or leave it at the default for greater flexibility.
23. On the right side of the adjustment window, click Test Print.
24. From the Tray menu that opens, select Start.
25. Repeat Steps 12 through 21 to make adjustments for Set 2.
26. Click OK when all adjustments are complete.
27. On the Fold Adjustment tab, you can now see your new profile listed.
28. Click Close.

5.7.2 Applying Fold Adjustment Profiles to Print Jobs
To apply a profile that adjusts fold and/or staple positions for booklets:
2. When the Stock Library window opens, select the specific stock to which you want to apply the
profile.
5. Click in the Fold Adjustment Profile field. This field may have a System Default entry, or
another profile listed.

6. Click the radio button for Choose From Fold Adjustment Library.
8. Click OK to Fold Adjustment Library.
Activity 5.7: Practice Creating and Applying Fold Adjustment Profiles
□ Follow the steps above to create a profile to adjust the fold and staple positions on booklets. Follow
the procedure, but do not make any adjustments unless the sample booklet requires them. Use a
stock currently loaded in the press. Remember that for booklets, you must load the stock Short Edge
Feed (SEF).

5.8 Review of IQ Tools
Knowing when to use each image quality tool is important for managing quality output:
Tool Type of Adjustment When to Use

EZ Press Check – All-in-one procedure for performing – Once a week for Auto Alignment
Automated Alignment, 2nd Bias Transfer Roll, and and 2nd Bias Transfer Roll
Adjustments Density Uniformity automatic – As needed to correct for uneven
adjustments in one step density for Auto Density
– For Alignment and 2nd Bias Transfer Uniformity
Roll, adjustments are applied to the – After a xerographic component is
selected stock and stored for serviced
automatic reuse in the Stock Library
– Auto Density Uniformity is a system-
level adjustment for all media but run
on your centerline stock
Individual – Adjusts the print image on paper for – Initially for all stock/tray
Auto registration, perpendicularity, combinations and again when
Alignment skew and magnification new media is used
Adjustment – Adjustments are applied to the – As needed to correct alignment
selected stock and stored for defects
automatic reuse in the Stock Library
– Adjustments can also be linked to a
tray when programming Tray Stock
Properties
Individual – Adjusts for uneven toner coverage – Initially for all stocks and then
2nd Bias and color shift when introducing new ones—
Transfer Roll – Improves image transfer especially heavy-weight and
Auto for textured or linen stocks specialty media
Adjustment – Prior to creating Destination
– Adjustments are applied to the
selected stock and stored for Profiles, run this and also Density
automatic reuse in the Stock Library Uniformity Auto Adjustment
– When you notice problems
with the way color appears.
For example, mottle (uneven toner
coverage) or color shift
(inconsistent color)

(Review of IQ Tools continued…)

Individual – Adjusts uniformity in toner – As needed to correct density
Auto Density density across the page uniformity defects
Uniformity – Set to adjust density in the – After xerographic components
Adjustment cross-process direction or in are replaced
the process direction – Run before creating Destination
– Run on centerline stock even Profiles, along with 2nd Bias
if density defect appears on Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment
other non-standard stock
Full Width Array – Adjusts device settings to – First time the FWA is used after
Baseline Calibration ensure accurate installation or service
measurement of print – Once a month
targets
– When you see an error message
during calibration or profiling
Print Server Adjusts server color settings for – Daily and before color-critical jobs
Color Calibration CMYK values to ensure stable
– Prior to creating a profile
color
Print Server Develops a map so that output – Create for each stock type used in
Destination colors on selected media will color workflows; this is critical for
Profiling accurately replicate a known stocks with different coatings, gloss
standard such as GRACoL or levels, colors or “white points” and
SWOP to ensure accurate color paper weights
You do not need to create separate
profiles when size is the only
difference in the media
Alignment – Adjusts the print image on – When the position of the output
Adjustment paper for registration, image on a page is misaligned or
Profile perpendicularity, skewed
skew and magnification
– When the image on Side 1 does not
– Adjustments are stored in a align with the image on Side 2
profile that you name and (Seen by looking through the paper)
can select at the Tray Stock
– Best practice is to create a profile
Properties window for a job
for each tray, or at least one for
– The created profile can also internal trays and one for external
be linked directly to the trays.
stock using Advanced
Settings in the Stock Library

(Review of IQ Tools continued…)

Fold Adjustment – For folded documents, – When the top and bottom sides of
Profile adjusts the position of the folded documents are not even
fold and/or the staple
– When the staples are not centered
positions on the output
on the fold
– Adjustments are stored in a
profile that you name and
can select at the Tray Stock
Properties window for a job
– The created profile can also
be linked directly to the
stock using Advanced
Settings in the Stock Library

Module 6: Working
with Finishers
Agenda
Duration: 20-45 minutes
In this module you will learn how to manage paper, make settings, and reload consumables
for finishers on the Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press.
Objectives
• Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
• Identify each optional finisher in your printing configuration and state its capabilities
• Use the local control panel on each of the finishers to make settings or identify jam areas
• Unload finished documents
• Replenish consumables for each finisher
• Use the finishers to print booklets, fold and crease sheets, insert stock, and punch documents
• Quick Reference for Adjusting Booklet Fold, Staple, and Crease Positions
• Quick Reference for Creasing Sheets and Booklets
• Quick Reference for Creating Booklets with Full Bleed
• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press How To Video: Creating Full-Bleed Booklets
Prerequisites
Module 2 Press Overview and Module 4 Media Management
136 Module 6 – Working with Finishers
6.1 Overview of Optional Xerox Finishing
The Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press can be configured with the following optional finishing devices:
• Offset Catch Tray - Standard with the basic system when no additional finishing is configured
to the print engine. This tray catches printed sheets as they exit the press.
• Interface Decurler Module (IDM) - Links the press with inline finishers, other than the Offset
Catch Tray and Business Ready Finishers, and provides cooling and de-curling to ensure flat output.
• Xerox Inserter - Inserts blank sheets or preprinted media into printed documents.
• GBC AdvancedPunch Pro - Uses up to 14 changeable die sets to punch hole patterns in printed
stock so that bindings can be applied. Supports comb, wire, coil, and 3–7 hole bindings to enable
the most common formats.
• Xerox High Capacity Stacker - Stacks up to 5000 finished sheets or sets on a convenient roll-out cart
and into a 500 sheet Top Tray.
• Production Ready (PR) Finisher - Provides stapling, punching, stacking, and sheet insertion.
• Production Ready (PR) Booklet Maker Finisher - Provides all features of the Business Ready
Finisher, but can additionally create saddle-stitch booklets of up to 30 sheets at 90 gsm (120
imposed pages).
• Production Ready Finisher Plus - Provides same functions as the standard PR Finisher, but adds
a Finishing Transport Module to enable an inline connection to available third-party finishing.
• Optional Fold Module - Produces C and Z folds on letter stock (8.5 x 11” or A4) and Engineering Z
folds on 11 x 17” or A3/B4 paper.
• Xerox Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module - Trims the tops and bottoms of sheets or booklets to
produce an even edge and a full bleed when combined with the SquareFold Trimmer Module. This
unit also creases (scores) documents for easy folding.
• Optional Basic Punch for PR Finishers - Punches holes in printed sheets, with 2/3 hole or 2/4 hole
options.
• Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module - Connects to the BR Booklet Maker Finisher to create an
attractive square edge on booklets.
• Plockmatic Pro 35/50 - Produces booklets of up to 35 or 50 sheets (depending on model).
Optional components include: Rotate Crease and Bleed Trimmer, Cover Feeder, Face Trimmer,
and Square Folder.
• Duplo DMSF-10 Entry Production Dual Mode Sheet Feeder - Transports media from up to two
stack locations (or via a bypass transport) to downstream finishing devices.
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6.2 Offset Catch Tray
The Offset Catch Tray:
• Is only used if advanced finishing is not configured
• Offsets output in sets for easy separation and handling
• Maximum capacity is 500 sheets of 24 lb. (90 gsm) paper.
6.3 Interface Decurler Module (IDM)

The Interface Decurler Module:
• Routes paper to additional inline finishers
• Adjusts the height of paper coming out of the press

to align with finisher intake
• Contains a communications hub for integrating down -

stream finishers with the print engine and the Control
Center
• Contains a Decurler Unit and a control panel

for making decurling settings.

6.3.1 Setting the Interface Module Decurler
1. Auto Curl button: Lets the unit automatically determine the best setting for
the paper
2. Manual Curl Up button: Selects one of the three values of manual up curl.
3. Manual Curl Down button: Selects one of the three values of manual down curl.
4. Curl Up/Down indicators: Indicate the amount of manual curl selected. There
are seven lights; the center one indicates no decurling, while the top three
indicate up-curl is selected and the bottom three show that down curl is selected.
5. Auto Curl indicator: Shows that Auto Curl Mode is selected.
6.3.1 Activity: Setting the Decurler on the Interface Module
□ In this practice, you will change the settings on the Interface Module Decurler and access the paper
path by opening the front cover and paper path levers.
1. Set the Interface Module to the highest manual up curl position.
2. Set the Interface Module to the lowest manual down curl position.
3. Open the front cover and open levers 1a, 2a, and 2b. You may need to open these levers in the
future to clear a paper jam.
4. Close all levers and close the front cover.
5. Return the Decurler to Auto mode.

6.4 Xerox High Capacity Stacker
The High-Capacity Stacker (HCS):
• Stacks up to 5000 sheets
• Outputs onto a stacking tray on a movable cart
• The Top Tray holds 500 sheets
• Ideal for long production runs
• Can have up to two units configured inline
• Requires an Interface Module (IM) to connect

with the press
6.4.1 High-Capacity Stacker Control Panel
1. Top Tray jam: Blinks when there is a jam in the top tray area (E7).
2. Sample indicator: Blinks until a proof set is delivered to the top tray.
3. Sample button: Press to have the next collated set delivered to the top tray.
4. Unload button: Press to lower the Stacker Tray and unlock the HCS front door.
5. Unload indicator: Lights when the Stacker Tray reaches the down position and front door can be
opened.
6. Exit jam: Blinks where there is a jam in the exit area (E8).
7. Stacker Transport jam area: Indicators blinks when there is a jam in Areas E4, E5, and/or E6.
8. Stacker Entrance jam area: Indicators blink when there is a jam in Area E1, E2, and/or E3.

6.4.2 Unloading Paper from the High-Capacity Stacker
Use these steps to unload the stacker:
1. Press the Unload button on the HCS control panel.
2. After the Unload indicator lights, open the front door.
3. Position the securing bar on top of the stacked paper. This removable bar provides a weight for the
top of the paper.
4. Pull the Stacker Cart straight out of the HCS.
5. When replacing the empty Stacker Cart, push it straight into the HCS and place the securing bar on
the fixed area inside the HCS. Close the front door; the tray will rise to the operate position.
6.4.2 Activity: Unloading Paper from the High-Capacity Stacker
□ In this brief practice, you will unload paper from the stacker and access the paper path by opening
the front cover and paper path levers. If you have difficulty, reference the HCS Jam Clearance section
in the User Documentation.
1. Follow the directions above to unload paper and the stacking cart from the stacker.
2. Open the front cover of the stacker.
3. Open levers and check the paper path in all areas - E1 through E8.
4. Close all levers and close the front cover.

6.5 Xerox Production Ready Finishers
These finishers provide:
• Multiple location stapling for sheet sizes 182 x 146 mm (7.2 x 5.7”)
to 297 x 432 mm (11.69 x 17.01”)
• 500 sheet capacity Top Tray
• 3000 sheets capacity Stacker Tray for the Production Ready Finisher
• Handles paper weights 52-400 gsm for stacking and stapling

(For main tray stacking, paper handling and stack quality may be degraded for some stocks in the
range 351-400 gsm)
• Provides a built-in Decurler to ensure flat output
• Optional Basic Punch provides 2/3 or 2/4 hole punching for paper sizes
203.2 x 182 mm (8.0 x 7.2”) to 297 x 431 mm (11.7 x 17”)
• Optional C/Z Folder Module provides Tri- and Z-folding and a tabloid / A3 Z fold
• Production Ready Booklet Maker Finisher:

– Enables bi-folding and saddle stitching of coated booklets, up to 30 sheets
– Handles paper sizes from 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10”) up to 330.2 x 488 mm (13 × 19.21")
– Handles paper weights 60-350 gsm
– Output booklet stacking capacity of 2,000 sheets

6.5.1 Replacing the Standard Staple Cartridge
Follow these simple steps to load the Standard Staple Cartridge:
1. Open the front door to the unit.
2. Grasp the Staple Cartridge handle located at R1, and pull it down and out of the unit.
3. Lift up on the depleted staple refill to remove it from the cartridge.

The refill can only be removed when the cartridge is empty of staples.
4. Push a new staple refill into the cartridge.
5. Push the Staple Cartridge back into its original position in the finisher until it clicks into place.

6.5.2 Replacing the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridge
Follow these simple steps to replace the Booklet Maker Staple Cartridge:
1. Open the front cover of the finisher.
2. Grasp the Booklet Maker handle (3) and pull the unit toward you until the Staple Cartridges appear
on the top right edge of the device.
3. To remove a Staple Cartridge from the Booklet Maker, push down on the Staple Cartridge handle
(next to R2 or R3), and then pull the cartridge out and up.

4. Turn the Staple Cartridge over.
5. To permit the Staple Cartridge handle to open out and away from the staple refill,
press in the side tabs, and then pull back the handle.
6. To remove the staple refill, press in on the end of the refill container as shown below,
and lift the refill up and out.
7. Replace the staple refill.

8. Close the handle over the refill.
9. Hold the cartridge with the handle facing up and align the black arrow on the handle with the
black arrow on the left side of the opening on the Booklet Maker. Push the Staple Cartridge into
the Booklet Maker.
10. Push the Booklet Maker fully into the unit.
11. Close the finisher’s front cover.

6.5.3 Replacing the Staple Waste Container
Follow these simple steps to replace the Staple Cartridge:
1. Open the front door to the unit.
2. Locate the Staple Waste Container (R5) in the finisher, and slide the lock lever beneath the R5
label to the left, to the unlock position.
3. While holding the slide lock to the left, pull the R5 handle out to remove the Staple Waste
Container from the finisher.
4. Place the used Staple Waste Container into a supplied plastic bag.
5. Hold the new Staple Waste Container by the R5 handle and place the bottom of the container in
the bottom of the opening where it resides, and then push the top into the opening.
The slide lever lock should automatically move to the right and lock the container in place.

6.5.4 Emptying the Punch Scrap Container
Follow these simple steps to empty

the Punch Scrap Container:
1. Open the front door of the unit.
2. Locate the scrap container, labeled R4.
3. Pull the container straight out of the finisher.
4. Dump all the punch scraps into an appropriate trash container.
5. Reinsert the empty container into the finisher.
6.5.5 Opening the C/Z Folder Module

Folder sheets from the C/Z Folder Module are output into the bottom of the
unit. To open the bottom drawer to retrieve the output, simply push the
button on the top left front of the unit. The drawer then pops open.
When finished unloading, push the drawer in until it stops.

6.5.6 Emptying the Xerox Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module
As the Two-sided Trimmer Module trims the tops and bottoms of sheets or booklets, the scrap trimmings
drop into a bin at the bottom of the unit. Periodically, you will need to empty these scraps using this
procedure:
1. Open the bottom door of the unit.

2. Grasp the handle of the waste bin and pull it straight out of the module.
3. Dump all the trimmer scraps into an appropriate trash container.
4. Fully reinsert the waste bin into the bottom of the unit.
5. Close the bottom door.
Note: When the waste bin is removed, a shutter automatically closes over the top of the area where
the bin resides, so that the press can continue to run and any scraps are caught on top of top of the
shutter. When the bin is replaced back into the unit, the shutter opens and any collected scraps drop
into the bin. This mechanism enables unload-while-run, so you do not need to stop the press to empty
the bin. However, you must open only the bottom door and not the top door, for this feature to work.

Activity 6.5: Working with the Production Ready Finishers
In this practice, you will replace consumables and empty waste for the finishers configured with your
system. For reference, use the steps listed above or the instructions in the User Documentation:
□ For the PR Finisher or PR Booklet Maker Finisher, remove and replace the Standard Staple
Cartridge.
□ For the PR Booklet Maker Finisher, remove and replace the Booklet Staple Cartridge.
(Skip if you have the PR Finisher without a Booklet Maker.)
□ For the PR Finisher or PR Booklet Maker Finisher, practice replacing the Staple Waste Container
by removing it and reinserting it.
□ For the PR Finisher or PR Booklet Maker Finisher, remove the Punch Waste Container,
empty it, and replace it. If there are no scraps in the container, just remove and reinsert it.
□ For the 2-Sided Trimmer Module, remove and empty the waste bit for trimmings.
If there are no scraps, just remove the bin and reinsert it.
□ Using the C/Z Folder Module control panel, open the bottom door of the unit
as if you were retrieving folded sheets, and then manually close it.
□ Follow the steps to open levers and check the paper path in all areas of your optional finishers.
□ Close all levers and close the front cover.

6.6 Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module
The SquareFold® Trimmer Module provides face trimming and square
folding for booklets:
• Connects to the Booklet Maker Finisher
• Creates a square fold on the stapled edge of each booklet for a

professional look
• Trims the face of each booklet
• Can face-trim without square folding
The SquareFold Trimmer Module flattens the booklet spine, reducing the booklet’s thickness and giving it
the appearance of a perfect-bound book. The unit then trims the booklet, producing a neat finished edge.
The booklet is assembled and stapled in the booklet area of the finisher; therefore, the booklet enters the
SquareFold Trimmer Module already assembled. Any required adjustments to the print image and its
placement on the booklet page must be done from your print server or print driver, and not at this unit.
6.6.1 SquareFold Trimmer Control Panel
The area on the left shows the location of any paper jams in unit, while the button and icons to the right
let you adjust the pressure applied to the spine. Trim amount and spine pressure settings for the
SquareFold Trimmer Module are set at the print server, but this local control panel provides you with a
quick way to adjust the pressure during a print run.

Activity 6.6: Working with the SquareFold Trimmer Module
□ In this practice, you will adjust the spine pressure on the control panel and access the paper path by
opening the covers. For reference, you can refer to the SquareFold Trimmer Module section in the
User Documentation.
1. Using the control panel, set the trimmer for the highest spine pressure.
2. Empty the Trimmer Waste Container.
3. Open the covers and check the paper path in all areas - E1, E2 and E3.
4. Return the spine pressure to the mid-setting, and check that all covers are fully closed.

6.7 GBC AdvancedPunch Pro
The GBC AdvancedPunch Pro is the latest model automatic punch from GBC. This new punch contains
all of the capabilities of the earlier GBC AdvancedPunch, and additionally features enhancements such
as more die sets (14), a larger range of media sizes and types, additional adjustments to align holes
with precision, and an improved user display panel on top of the unit. This finisher delivers more
punching power to save time with automatic punching workflow on your Iridesse™ Production Press.
The AdvancedPunch Pro can be set to either punch paper entering it or by-pass the sheets to other
finishers connected further down the print line. When by-passing sheets, it handles all the sizes and
weights that can be printed by the system. When punching, the following sizes are supported:
US Sizes ISO Sizes

• Letter (LTR) (SEF or LEF) • A4 (SEF or LEF)
• Statement (LEF) • A5 (LEF)
• Legal (SEF) • A3 (SEF)
• Ledger (SEF) • SRA4 (SEF or LEF)
• 9 x 12” (SEF or LEF) • SRA3 (SEF)
• 12 x 18” (SEF)
The weight range is:

Plain: 75 gsm - 300 gsm (20 lb. bond - 110 lb. cover)
Coated: 120 gsm - 300 gsm (32 lb. bond - 110 lb. cover)
6.7.1 AdvancedPunch Pro Layout
1 By-Pass Paper Path to transfer

sheets to other finishers without
punching.
2 Punch Paper Path to direct
sheets through the die punch.
3 Die Set currently being used.
The set can be easily changed
without tools.
4 Die Set Storage provides a place
to hold up to two additional die
sets not being currently used
5 Punch Chip Container collects
waste paper from punching and
must periodically be emptied

6.7.2 AdvancedPunch Pro User Panel
A simple panel on top of the unit lets you control the punch.
When first setting up the AdvancedPunch, you use this panel to select the language for display
(English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian) and the units to use when making adjustments.
(inches or millimeters).
After setup, you use this panel to:
• View the mode of the punch (Off for by-pass and Single Punch for punching.
• View operational error messages such as instructions to close the door, check the die set
position, or empty the waste chip tray.
• View meters for Punch Cycles (total number of punched sheets the system has processed) and
Die Cycles (total number of sheets punched with the currently installed die-set).
• View the current level of firmware installed on the unit.
• If required, adjust the Backgage Distance, which is the distance from the trail edge of the
sheet to the holes (edge of hole).
• If required, adjust the Alignment Distance, which is the distance from side edge of the sheet to
the top punched hole (edge of hole).

6.7.3 Adjusting Backgage and Alignment
If the Backgage and Alignment distances require adjusting simply press the Up or Down buttons
on the User Display Panel. The plus sign (+) increases the distance, while the minus sign (-)
decreases the distance:
1. Backgage measurement to trail edge of

the sheet.
2. Minus sign ( - ) on the User Display Panel
decreases the depth of the Backgage.
3. Plus sign ( + ) on the User Display Panel
increases the depth of the Backgage.
1. Alignment measurement to side edge

of the sheet
2. Plus sign ( + ) on the User Display Panel
increases the Alignment offset.
3. Minus sign ( - ) on the User Display Panel
decreases the Alignment offset.

6.7.4 Preparing a Die Set
Each die set has a number of pins that punch the holes in the paper. Before installing or changing a die set,
you must first set the correct pin configuration for the hole pattern you want to make. This may require
adding or removing pins if the current pin setup does not match your pattern. Once the correct pin
configuration is set, you must also adjust the Die Stop Position to center the pins.
Adding and removing pins

If you need to adjust pins on a die set, use the numbers provided on the die. The numbers are sequential from
the handle end of the set to the opposite end, starting with Pin Number 1. For example, the 47-hole coil die
set is shown below:
To know which pins to remove or add, consult the Pin Removal Tables in the User Documentation.
To access the pins, remove the Pressure Bar that covers them by turning the two Quarter Turn Fasteners
counter-clockwise:
Note that removed pins can be stored in a tray inside the front door. For detailed instructions on removing
and replacing the bar as well as correctly seating the pins, see the User Documentation.
Adjusting the Die Stop Position

There are two Die Stop Positions—A and B. To know which position to use for the die set you are preparing,
consult the Die Stop Position Guide table in the User Documentation. Also, common paper sizes are shown on
the die stop handle label below the die stop knob. Once you know which position to use, follow this procedure:
1. While holding the die set in a stable position on a

flat surface, push down on the Die Stop Knob until it
is free to rotate.
2. Rotate the Die Stop Knob until the arrow on the
knob lines up with the desired position—A or B.
3. When the arrows align, release the knob.

6.7.5 Changing a Die Set
To change a die set:

1. Ensure that the press is not printing, copying or scanning.
2. Open the unit’s front door.
3. Grasp the handle of the die set and rotate it in the clockwise direction, as indicated on the label near the
die set lock handle. This releases the die set from the locked position.
4. Pull the handle straight out until the die set is fully removed, supporting it with both hands.
5. Store the removed die set in the storage area of the AdvancedPunch Pro or another secure location.
6. Select the new die set and slide it into the slot. Push in firmly until the Die Stop contacts the round
magnet. This is critical in ensuring the proper position of the die set.
7. Grasp the handle and rotate it in the counter-clockwise direction until the latch is fully engaged, as
shown on the die set label.
8. Close the front door.
6.7.6 AdvancedPunch Pro Maintenance

There are two maintenance tasks for the GBC AdvancedPunch Pro: Periodically empying the Chip Tray and
lubricating the die set pins.
Empying the Chip Tray

When the Chip Tray becomes full a Chip Tray Full message
displays on the User Display Panel. A message also appears on
the user interface touch screen for the press.
To empty the Chip Tray, open the front door of the unit and pull
it out. Dump the waste into a trash bin, and push the Chip Tray
back in place.

Lubricating the Pins
Each die set should be oiled after approximately 100,000 punch cycles. The use of brand 3-IN-ONE® oil is
recommended because this oil is readily available; however, other light machine oils can
also be used. Do not use spray lubricants because they dry up
quickly and leave a sticky residue.
The procedure for lubricating the die set pins is slightly different depending on whether or not the die set has
a felt pad.
When the die set does not have a felt pad:
1. Press the die set so that the pins protrude from the bottom plate.
2. Apply a drop of machine oil to the end of each pin.
3. Wipe the pins clean, leaving a light coat of oil on them.
When the die set has a felt pad:
1. Apply a small bead of oil along the entire length of the

felt strip located on the die set.
2. Wipe the pins clean, leaving a light coat of oil on them.
Important Note:
Oil from the die set may blemish the first few punched sheets after oil has been applied. Run punched test
prints until the punched output is clean and free of oil.

6.7.7 Clearing Paper Jams
When sheets become jammed in the paper path of AdvancedPunch Pro, the User Interface Panel shows the
location. You can easily remove the jam by opening the levers along the paper path to access the location
shown on the display. There are separate levers for each area of the path: the by-pass path, downward paper
chute, left bottom chute, right bottom chute, and upward paper chute. If needed, you can refer to the
illustrations in the User Documentation for details about the lever locations.
Activity 6.7: Working with the GBC AdvancedPunch Pro Module
□ In this practice, you will prepare a die set by changing the pins to another configuration and then insert
the die set into the unit. Then you will use the User Display control panel to locate information and make
settings to refine the punched hole positions on sheets.
1. Adjust the pins in your Coil Round die set to handle LTR SEF paper. If you do not use this die set, your
instructor will provide you will an alternative exercise. Set the Die Stop Position to the correct position.
2. Install the die set into the unit.
3. Decrease the Backgage setting to move the holes as close as you can get to .5 mm or .02 inches
closer to the trail edge of the sheet.
4. Practice emptying the Chip Tray. If it is not full, just fully remove it and re-insert it.
5. Check the control panel for the total number of punch cycles made on the unit. Write the number
here:
6. Open the latches and check the paper path in all areas, as you would do for paper jams.

6.8 Printing with Finishing Modules
This section of the module covers how to use the Iridesse™ Finishing Modules for printing different
types of applications and workflows. You will learn how to make settings at the print server to print
booklets, make different types of folds, insert sheets into documents, and punch output using the
AdvancedPunch Pro. You will also learn how to adjust Fold, Staple, and Crease positions on booklets.
6.8.1 Printing Booklets with a Full Bleed

This procedure requires you to have a Production Ready Booklet Maker Finisher, a Xerox® Crease and
Two-sided Trimmer, and a Xerox® SquareFold® Trimmer. The booklet maker will create saddle-stitched
booklets, while the two trimmers will cut the edges off three sides of the booklets so that the images
come right up to the edge of the pages. Additionally, if you have an Inserter you can insert pre-printed
cover pages in this workflow. This full bleed can produce an appealing look for some documents. The
setup for this type of workflow includes:
• Loading the paper and programming it at the Control Center.
• Submitting the job and opening Job Properties.
• Setting Properties for the media, layout, folding and trimming.
• Optionally making settings to insert pre-printed covers.
• Releasing the job for a Proof copy.
• Checking the output and making any adjustments to the trim settings or imposition.
• Printing the job.
It is useful to print the file first with no trim to see how much trim is needed to achieve the full bleed of
page images.
To print produce booklets with 3-sided trimming for a full bleed:

1. If needed, load the paper into a press tray. If you want the finished size to be 8.5x11” (A4), you can
load 12x18” (SRA3) paper, and impose two 8.5x11” images onto each side of the sheets. This
provides an edge around the images for trimming. If you load 11x17” paper, you can still impose
two 8.5x11” images onto each side of sheets, but after the edges are trimmed the resulting size will
be less than 8.5x11”.
2. If you loaded new stock into a tray, program the paper at the Control Center.
a) Click the tray number for the tray in which you loaded the paper to open the Tray Stock Properties
window.

b) Click Stock Library and select the
paper that you loaded, or click
Create New Stock and enter the
details for the stock.
c) Click OK to the Tray Stock Properties
window and exit the Stock Library
window.
3. Submit the job file to the print server’s

Hold queue.
4. At the print server, select the Held

queue and double-click the job to open
its Job Properties.
5. On the Quick Access tab, enter the

number of Copies.
6. On the Media tab, under Paper Catalog,

select the paper that you loaded.
7. On the Layout tab, for Duplex select

Top-top if printing on 2 sides of the
paper. For Simplex printing, leave the
setting Off.
8. On the Finishing tab, under Fold, set

Fold style to Booklet-fold.
9. On the Finishing tab, under Stapler, set

Stapler mode to Center.
10. On the Finishing tab, under Trim, select

the box for Head and foot trim.
11. Use the up and down arrows to set the

Finish Size of pages. This is the distance
from the top of the page to the bottom.
12. For Spine pressing, select Normal.
13. Select the checkbox for Face Trim.
14. Use the up and down arrows to set the

face trim. You can set either the Finish
Size, which is the distance from the
spine to the right side of the page for a
left-bound booklet,or the amount of the
face to be trimmed.
15. If your file has been pre-imposed, the

settings are now complete and you can
release the job to print. However, if the
file is not pre-imposed, access the

Layout tab and select Booklet to set
the imposition you want for the job.
16. If you are not inserting pre-printed

covers, Proof the job now, check the
output, and then Print the full job.
17. For optionally inserting covers when

the job is pre-imposed:
If you have an Inserter configured with
your press, you can optionally insert pre-
printed cover sheets for the booklets. The
size of the cover sheets should be the
same as the body sheets, and the Booklet
Maker will wrap the pre-printed cover
sheet around the body pages to form a
front and a back cover:
a) Load the pre-printed cover stock
into the Inserter (tray T-1).
b) Program the stock at the Control Center.
c) Select the Media tab, and scroll
down to select Define Cover.
d) Click the checkbox for Front Cover,
and select Insert from the drop-
down menu.
e) For Paper source, select T1.
f) Set any other unique paper
properties for the cover stock, if they
are different from the body stock.
For example, the gsm weight may
be heavier.
g) Click OK on the Cover Media window.

h) Click Print on the Media tab to release
the job.
18. For optionally inserting covers when
the job is not pre-imposed:
If you have an Inserter configured with
your press, you can optionally insert pre-
printed cover sheets for the booklets.
The size of the cover sheets should be
the same as the body sheets, and the
Booklet Maker will wrap the pre-printed
cover sheet around the body pages to
form a front and a back cover:
a) Load the pre-printed cover stock into
the Inserter (tray T-1).
b) Program the stock at the Control
Center.

c) Select the Layout tab.
d) Scroll down to the Cover area.
e) For Content input, select
Pre-Printed.
f) Click Define Cover.
g) For Cover source, select
Interposer Tray.
h) For Media Weight, select the gsm
for the cover stock, and set any
other unique cover stock properties
i) Click OK.
19. Click Print on the Layout tab to release

the job.
Activity 6.8.1: Practice printing booklets and trimming for a full bleed
□ Follow the steps above to print the file TastefulPairings.pdf with full 3-sided trim to have a full bleed
on the output. To achieve this, print on 12x18” SRA3 stock, and set the Top/Bottom trim to a finished
size of 11 inches and the Face Trim to 8.5 inches. Proof the job with these settings and then adjust
the trim so that the images bleed to the edge, but are not cut off too much. This file is not pre-
imposed, so you will need to set the layout to Booklet.
□ Using the file TouringToysBooklet.pdf, print a booklet with 3-sided trim to have a full bleed on the
output. First print the file in booklet form without trimming, and then measure the amount of trim
needed. Use your measurements to make the trim settings and print a final copy. This file is pre-
imposed, and should be printed 2-Sided on 11 x 17” (A3) paper.
□ Print one of the applications you just worked with, but this time insert a front and back cover from the
Inserter. For this exercise, since you do not have any pre-printed covers, use blank heavy-weight stock
– the same size as the main body. Collect the output and check that the cover was appropriately
wrapped around the document to form a front and back side cover.
□ Note that although you are creating both a front and back cover with the inserted sheet, the settings
on the print server should be for Front Cover only when you are printing a pre-imposed booklet (as
with the TouringToysBooklet job). When you are printing a booklet where you are setting the
imposition, and you select “Booklet” for the layout (as with the TastefulPairings job), you should
select “Apply the same settings for both front and back cover” (EFI) or “Make the Front Cover and
Back Cover the Same” (FFPS) when setting imposition at the print server.

6.8.2 Printing with the C/Z Folder and Punch
If you have the optional C/Z Folder you can produce C and Z folds on 8.5 x 11” or A4 sheets. You can also
create Engineering Z Folds on 11 x 17” or A3/B4 stock. These are also called “Half Z Folds”. The
Engineering Z Fold or Half Z Fold folds the 11 x 17” or A3/B4 paper and reduces the sheet to 8.5 x 11” or
A4 paper. This lets you insert the folded sheet into an 8.5 x 11” (A4) document so that the reader can pull
out the folded portion to see an extra-large image.
C Fold or Tri-Fold Z Fold Engineering Fold or Half Z Fold
When loading or selecting stock for folding, it is important to note that the paper must be positioned
Short Edge Feed (SEF).
To produce simple folded sheets:

1. If needed, load the paper for the job Short Edge Feed (SEF) and program it at the Stock Library
Manager.
2. Submit the job to the print server’s Held queue.
3. Double-click the job being held to open its

Properties, and set the number of Copies.
4. Set all required properties for the job such as

quantity, paper size, source tray,
duplex/simplex, etc.
For C and Z folds use 8.5 x 11” or A4 sheets and
for Engineering Z Fold (Half Z Fold) use 11 x 17”
or A3/B4 paper.
5. Select the Finishing tab, and scroll down to the

Fold area.
6. Under Fold, set Fold style to the type of fold you

want:
a. Tri-fold
b. Z fold

c. Half Z fold
d. Half fold
7. Set the fold to Inside or Outside. When you

select Inside, Page 1 is within the fold. For
Outside, Page 1 is on the back of the fold.
8. If a message opens to tell you that the

Output delivery is Face down – normal
order and should be Face down – reverse
order, select OK to correct the setting.
9. If you want the sheets punched, under

Punch, set Punch edge to Left, Right, or Top;
and Punch to
2 hole punch or 3 hole punch.
10. Select Print.
11. Collect the folded output from the Top Tray of the finisher or the bottom drawer of the C/Z Folder.
To open the bottom drawer of the Folder, push the button on the top left-front of the unit.
Activity 6.8.2: Practice creating folded sheets
□ Select two of the following files and follow the steps above to print 3 copies of each in tri-fold format,
printing on the Outside:
• CarShow_trifold_8.5x11.pdf or Carshow_trifold_A4.pdf
• Furniture_trifold_8.5x11.pdf or Furniture_trifold_A4.pdf
• Vaillancourt_trifold_8.5x11.pdf
□ Follow the steps above to print 3 copies of a sheet with a Z fold. Use the 1-page file Rugs_z-
fold_8.5x11.pdf for this practice, and print simplex on the Inside of 8.5x11” paper.

6.8.3 Using the Inserter to Insert Folded Sheets
You can insert printed and folded sheets into documents as long as they are not booklets created by
imposing and folding large sheets. For example, document sets can receive folded sheets if they are
stapled, and/or hole-punched, but not booklets. Inserting an Engineering Z Fold or Half Z Fold can create
a useful and attractive fold-out sheet for large images in technical manuals or advertising pieces. The
folded sheet is printed as a regular sheet in the document, but programmed as an exception page for
folding.
To insert folded sheets into a document:

1. If needed, load the paper for the job and program it at the Control Center.
2. Submit the job to the print server’s Hold queue.
3. Double-click the job being held to open its Properties.
4. Set all required properties for the job such as Copies, Paper size, Source tray, Duplex/simplex, etc.
In most cases, you will be printing the document on 8.5 x 11” or A4 paper, and printing duplex
Top to top.
5. Select the Finishing tab, and scroll down to the Fold area.
6. Under Fold, set Fold style to Half Z fold. Although you are not applying the fold to all pages in the
document, you need to make this setting here so that it will display as a selection in the Mixed Media
definition that you will set below.
7. If you want the document stapled, under Stapler, set Stapler mode to the location of the
staples.
8. If you want the document punched, under Punch, set the Punch style to your preference.
9. Scroll down to the Mixed Media

area and select the New Page
Range button.
10. Under Define Media for

Page(s), enter the page or
pages that you want to be
folded. If you are printing
duplex, select 2 pages which
will be the front and back of
the folded page.
11. For Paper size select 11 x 17”

(A3).
12. For Fold style, select Half Z-

Fold.
13. Click Add Definition.
14. Click Close.

15. Click Print.
Activity 6.8.3: Practice creating an Engineering Z Fold in a punched or stapled document
□ Follow the steps above to print the document Bike_Demo.pdf with an Engineering Z Fold on pages 5
and 6. Print on 8.5 x 11” (A4) paper, duplex, and either staple or punch the output.

6.8.4 Using the Inserter to Insert Sheets or Tabs
When inserting covers, sheets or tabs into printed documents using the Inserter, the insertion is
done after documents exit the print engine, and before they are finished. Therefore, the inserted
material must be either pre-printed or blank. If you want to print on the inserted sheets, you should
use Tray 5 or another tray.
The setup for inserting sheets or tabs involves using Exception Pages to define the location of the
inserts and select the tray from which to pull the inserts. If you do not have the optional Inserter in
your configuration, you can use Tray 5 to feed the inserts.
With the Fiery Print Servers, you can use the Inserter and/or Tray 5 to insert covers and sheets into
documents. The procedure is about the same for using either the Inserter or Tray 5, except that you
select a different Source Tray for the inserts:
1. If needed, load the main stock for the document into a feeder tray with a LEF (Long Edge
Feed) orientation. If it is a new stock for the tray, program it in the Stock Library Manager.
2. If using the Inserter, load the sheets or tabs into the Inserter Tray—T-1 with a LEF (Long Edge
Feed) orientation. If loading tabs, place the tabs facing out, at the trail edge of the stock. If
using Tray 5, load the inserts the same way with a LEF (Long Edge Feed) orientation and place
tabs facing out, at the trail edge:
3. Program the stock at the Stock Library Manager

Note: When feeding Special Pages from a specific tray, the properties for that stock must be
unique when compared to other loaded stocks, otherwise the print server could select the same
type of stock from another tray. Since you only want the pre-printed stock in T-1 to be used,
check that no other stocks in other trays have the same properties (name, size, and weight). If
they do, go to the print server and define the stock that you want to use with a unique name. In
most cases, a cover stock being fed from T-1 will have a heaver weight than other loaded
papers, and this will make it unique.
a) Open the Stock Library Manager and click Tray T-1 or Tray 5 for tabs.
b) If the tab stock that you loaded is defined in your Stock Library, select the Stock Library
button and select the tab stock. Otherwise, click Create Temporary Stock and enter:
— A Size of 8.5x11” (A4).
— The Weight of the stock. This is usually about 164 gsm, but will depend on your specific
stock.
— For Type, select the type of stock to be inserted, for example, Precut tab – Plain.
— If the tabs are pre-punched, enter the number of Holes Punched.
4. Click the Long Edge Feed radio button.
6. Minimize the Stock Library Manager.
7. Submit the job to the print server’s Hold queue and open its Properties.
8. Set all the Properties for the job such as Paper size, Simplex/Duplex, number of Copies, etc.
9. Select the Media tab, and scroll down to the Mixed Media section.
10. Click New Insert.

11. From the Insert menu, select After.
12. With Page Number selected, enter the

page numbers after which you want to
insert pre-printed or blank sheets or
tabs. Use a comma to separate the
numbers.
13. For Paper size, select the size of your

tabs, either 8.5x11” Tab LEF or A4 Tab
LEF.
14. For Paper source, select where you

loaded the inserts or tabs, either T-1
or Tray 5.
15. For Media type, select either Tab stock

(uncoated) or Tab stock emboss).
16. For Media weight, enter the gsm

weight of the inserts.
17. Click Insert.
18. Click Close.
19. Click Print.
Activity 6.8.4: Practice Inserting Sheets and Tabs
□ Follow the steps above to insert blank tabs into the UC_Booklet.pdf. Print this file duplex, on 8.5x11”
(A4) paper. If you have 5-tab sets, insert tabs after pages: 6, 14, 18, 22, and 26.

6.8.5 Printing with the AdvancedPunch Pro
1. If needed, load the paper for the job and program it at the Control Center.
4. Set all required properties for the job such as Copies, Paper size, Source tray, Duplex/Simplex, etc.
5. Select the Finishing tab.
6. Scroll down to the Punch area:
7. For Punch edge, select the location of the punch on the paper: Left, Right, or Top.
8. For Punch, select either Advanced Pro-ANSI or Advanced Pro-ISO.

(The exact name of the unit depends on your geographic region.)
9. Click Print on the finishing tab to release the job.
Activity 6.8.5: Practice using GBC® AdvancedPunch™ Pro
□ Only if your system is configured with a GBC® AdvancedPunch™ Pro, follow the steps above to print
and punch the document Bike_Demo.pdf. Use the punch die that is currently loaded in the unit, and
8.5x11” (A4) paper.

6.8.6 Creasing with the Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module
In addition to trimming sheets or booklets, the Xerox Crease and Two-sided Trimmer Module can crease
individual sheets. When creases are placed on a sheet, the sheet is scored so that it can be easily folded
along the crease after printing. This is useful because if there is a print image along the crease, it will not
be distorted by damage to the paper along the fold. When creasing sheets, the sheets exit the finisher
flat, and cannot be folded at the same time. They must be folded offline from the press.
For individual sheets, the minimum size for creasing is 182 x 279 mm and the maximum size
is 330 x 450 mm.
Note: For using the Crease function, paper weight must be 106 gsm or larger.
Note that jobs being creased can contain mixed media.
1. If needed, load the paper for the job and program

it at the Tray Stock Properties window.
4. Set all required properties for the job such as quantity,

paper size, source tray, duplex/simplex, etc.
Ensure that the media weight is 106 gsm or greater.
5. Select the Finishing tab, and scroll down to the

Crease area.
6. From the Crease drop-down menu select the fold

style for where you want the creases to be made.
Remember that the sheets will not be actually
folded, but scored in the location of where folds
will occur in off-line finishing.
7. Select Print.
8. Collect the creased output from the Top Tray of the finisher.

In addition to individual sheets, the crease function can be turned on for booklets. When used on
booklets, just the top sheet (front and back cover when folded) and the inner-most sheet in each
booklet is scored. For booklets, the minimum size for creasing is 182 x 257 mm and the maximum
size is 330 x 488 mm.
Activity 6.8.6: Practice creasing sheets
□ Select one of the following files and follow the steps above to print 3 copies of each with
creases placed on the sheet in tri-fold positions.
• CarShow_trifold_8.5x11.pdf or Carshow_trifold_A4.pdf
• Furniture_trifold_8.5x11.pdf or Furniture_trifold_A4.pdf
• Vaillancourt_trifold_8.5x11.pdf
□ Print the job again selecting other options for the crease locations.

Module 7: Using
Specialty Dry Inks
Agenda
In this module you will learn the different ways that you can apply Clear, Silver, and Gold Specialty Dry
Inks to print jobs to enhance their look.
Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Determine which Specialty Dry Inks are used in a file and their exact names
• Set equivalent names on the print server for Specialty Colors
• Apply Specialty Dry Ink to full pages and selected pages in a document
• Apply Specialty Dry Ink to pre-defined spot colors and selected objects within a document
• Print iridescent metallic output from files containing Mixed Ink Color Swatches, Fiery Metallics Spot
Colors, and Color Logic design
• Use the Fiery Ink Estimation Tool to estimate ink costs
• Quick Reference for Using Specialty Dry Inks
• How To Videos: Designing for Metallic Dry Inks, Applying Metallic Dry Inks with FreeFlow Core,
Applying Specialty Dry Inks at the Print Server, Designing and Printing with White
• Xerox® Iridesse™ Specialty Dry Ink Design Guide
Prerequisites
EX-P 6 Print Server Training
174 Module 7 – Specialty Dry Ink
7.1 Specialty Dry Ink Overview
7.1.1 Dry Ink Stations and Printing Order
Dry Ink Stations
6 5 4 3 2 1
Transfer Belt
(rotating counter-clockwise
Transfer Point to Paper
Standard with each press are four toner stations—one each for Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and
Black (K) colors. Up to two additional Specialty Dry Ink stations can be added in positions 1 and 6 in the
color lineup,
From right to left, the stations are numbered from 1 to 6, with Specialty Dry inks in the 1 and/or 6
position(s). The Drum Cartridges, shown above, transfer the xerographic images to the Transfer Belt and
the Transfer Belt, in turn, transfers the images to the paper.
In the example shown above, Silver is in Station 1 and Gold is in Station 6. As the Transfer Belt rotates
counterclockwise, first Silver will be laid onto the belt, then Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black and Gold. Note
that when the image is transferred to the paper, the order of the inks is reversed—Silver will be on top.
This is because when the belt makes contact with the paper, the Gold on top of the ink layers will be
transferred first to the paper, followed by Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Silver. Silver, being
transferred last, will be on top of the ink layers on the paper.
The specialty inks—Clear, Silver, Gold, and White—must be loaded into Stations 1 and 6. Of the four
options, two can be loaded at one time if you have a configuration for two Stations. If you only have a
configuration for one specialty ink, it will be loaded in either Station 1 or Station 6.
It is important to note that while Station 1 places the ink on the belt first, and the other inks are placed
over it, after the transfer to paper the order of the ink is reversed and the Station 1 ink will be on top.
This is why Station 1 is referred to as an “Overlay”. After the transfer from the belt to paper, Station
6 ink is on top of the other inks, and is called an “Underlay”.
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The locations of the inks in the toner stations are important for the visual effects that you want to create.
For example:
• If you are using Clear Dry Ink, it should be loaded in Station 1. This is because Clear provides the best
shine when it is placed over CMYK images. Placing it in Station 1 ensures that it will be on the top of
the other inks as an Overlay after the image transfer to the paper.
• If you are using Silver Dry Ink, it may be best to load it in Station 6. This is because Silver as an
Underlay can be used to produce a wide variety of metallic effects for applications.
The following illustration shows the different combinations possible for loading Specialty Dry Inks into
Stations 1 and 6. You can only have one ink loaded into each Station at a time for printing.
Clear
White White
Gold Gold
Silver Silver
Station 6 Station 1
Underlay Overlay
Station 1 is called the Overlay Station because ink in this station is placed over the CMYK inks after the
transfer to the paper. Station 6 is referred to as the Underlay Station because ink in this station is placed
under the CMYK inks after the transfer to paper.
Once the print engine is set up with Specialty Dry Inks loaded into Stations 1 or 6, or 1 and 6, all settings
to apply the colors to applications are made on the EX-P 6 Print Server—on the Specialty Color tab in Job
Properties for the job. On this tab you will need to specify “over CMYK” and/or “under CMYK”. These
settings directly correspond to which Station you want to use to apply the ink.
Note that with the exception of Clear, the press can have the same Specialty Dry Ink in both Stations 1
and 6 at the same time. This provides for a "double hit" of the SDI to create special effects.

7.1.2 EZ Swap for Specialty Dry Inks
For even greater printing flexibility, you can change the specialty colors loaded into Stations 1 and/or 6
using a procedure called EZ Swap. Changing between Clear, Silver, Gold, and White provides many
options to handle a variety of creative designs.
The Xerographic Units for the Specialty Dry Inks need

to be swapped out when switching from one color to
another. The press has two stations for Specialty Inks
– 1 and 6, and there are 3 possible Specialty Colors—
Silver, Gold, and Clear. For example, if you have Silver
and Gold currently loaded, but want to print jobs
using White, you would need to remove either the
Silver or Gold Xerographic Unit, and then insert the
White one, which would be kept in storage.
In addition, the Toner Cartridge and Toner Dispenser

Assembly above the Xerographic Unit must also be
changed. The Xerographic Unit and toner
components pull directly out from the print engine,
as shown to the right.
This procedure requires about 20 minutes plus

the time to re-boot the print engine.
A video of this procedure is available for viewing from the Resource Center link on the main page of the
Xerox Iridesse Production Press User Documentation.
Note that if you are applying a double hit of the same Specialty Color, both Stations 1 and 6 will be
loaded with the same color. The Xerographic Units for the two stations should not be interchanged
between 1 and 6, but kept in the same relative position once they are set up and used for a double hit.
Keeping their relative positions is important to preserve their xerographic setup parameters and also to
keep their HFSI counts accurate. This is also true for Stations set up with one color—once operated in
position 1 or position 6, they should not be switched to the other position.

7.1.3 Understand your Options
The options available to you for applying Specialty Dry Inks entirely depend on the number of Dry
Ink Stations that you have licensed for your press and also the specific colors that are loaded in
these stations. This table describes the options available for different combinations. Note that
when the Specialty Dry Ink is placed adjacent to, or beside CMYK, you can use either the Overlay
or Underlay settings.
Not shown are options for the same SDI in both Stations 1and 6, which provides a double application
of the same color ink.
If your press is setup with: You can perform this type of printing:
Station 1: Clear Printing Clear over CMYK

Station 6: Silver
Printing Clear over CMYK and Silver
Printing Silver under CMYK
Printing Silver under or over CMYK with Fiery Metallics
Printing Clear alone
Printing Silver alone

Station 6: Gold
Printing Clear over CMYK and Gold
Printing Gold under CMYK
Printing Gold under or over CMYK with Fiery Metallics
Printing Gold alone

Station 6: White
Printing Clear over CMYK and White
Printing White under CMYK
Printing White under or over CMYK

with Fiery Metallics
Printing White alone

Station 1: White Printing White over CMYK

Station 6: Gold
Printing White over CMYK and Gold

Printing Gold alone

Station 6: Silver
Printing White over CMYK and Silver
Station 1: Gold Printing Gold over CMYK

Station 6: White
Printing Gold over CMYK and White
Printing White under or over CMYK with Fiery Metallics
Printing Gold alone
Station 1: Silver Printing Silver over CMYK

Station 6: White
Printing Silver over CMYK and White
Printing White under or over CMYK with Fiery Metallics



Station 6: Gold
Printing Silver over CMYK and Gold

Printing Gold alone

Station 6: Silver
Printing Gold over CMYK and Silver
Printing Gold alone
Printing Gold alone

Station 6: Silver Printing Silver under CMYK
Printing Silver beside CMYK
Station 6: Gold Printing Gold under CMYK
Printing Gold alone
Station 6: White Printing White under CMYK
Printing White under or over CMYK


7.1.4 Creative Visual Effects
Applying Specialty Dry Inks provides creative effects on applications to enhance their value.
For example, you can:
• Draw attention to headline text
and key messages
• Highlight photos
• Emulate a metallic look with key colors
such as silver and gold
• Enhance the appearance of metal objects
• Highlight images for visual variety and make
them pop off the page
• Apply watermarks
• Incorporate customers’ logos and graphics
that have silver or gold in their brand
• Highlight headlines, names, and important
elements to ensure that they shine
• Simulate or enhance a metallic appearance
in four color images with a tint overlay
The Xerox Silver and Gold Dry Inks are specially engineered to have some of the best flop indexes
in the industry. The flop index is a measurement of the change in reflectance of a metallic color as it
is rotated through a range of viewing angles.
With Specialty Dry Ink, the print server setup options include:
• Apply to a spot color defined in the print file – Prepress designers can define the location for White,
Clear, or Metallic Dry Inks (Gold or Silver) using a spot color designation. The press will then apply the
Specialty Dry Ink to the pre-defined spot colors.
• Create eye-catching iridescent metallic effects by defining color effects upstream and enabling
them at the print server. Designers can use Fiery Metallic Spot Color, Adobe InDesign custom
swatches, or the Color Logic Design Suite.
• Flood an entire page or selected pages in a document – This use of Clear Dry Ink fully covers pages
to enhance the appearance of the entire document.
• At the print server, select objects in the print file to which the Specialty Dry Ink will be applied –
This use of either Clear or Metallic Dry Inks (Gold or Silver) lets you apply the ink to selected object
types on all pages: Graphics, Images, Spot, and/or Text.
You can also designate all pages or selected pages for the application.

There are many important considerations for designing
documents for Specialty Dry Inks. Your designers should
use the Xerox® Specialty Dry Inks Design Guide, which
details how files should be set up for using Metallic,
White, and Clear Dry Inks. This document is available
on Xerox.com as part of the Xerox Iridesse™ Press
Documentation.
Another useful resource for designers are the sample

metallic palettes available on Xerox.com. There are two
Iridescent Hues Swatch Books for printing with Gold
and two more for printing with Silver. In addition to
these palettes, the In Design swatches used to create
them are also available. These tools can help your
designers and customers visualize the many possibilities
for custom metallic printing using the full potential of
the Iridesse Press.

7.2 Working with Print Files
7.2.1 Design Options for Specialty Dry Ink
The Iridesse™ Production Press will process and print four types of design for Specialty Dry Inks:
• Spot Application with Metallics, White, and Clear Dry Ink

In this design, the Specialty Dry Ink is defined in the file as over, under or beside the CMYK toners.
White, Gold, and Silver can be placed in any location, but Clear must be defined as an overlay or be
placed alone on the media, not under CMYK. To make the correct press settings, you need to know 1.)
Did the designer use an alternative name for the Specialty Dry Ink, a name other than “Silver”, “Gold”,
"White" or “Clear”? If so, you must enter the custom name on the server so that it will recognize the
color in the file. 2.) You also need to know if White, Gold or Silver is to be applied as an Underlay or an
Overlay to the CMYK toners—this affects which settings you make for the job.
• Custom iridescent Effects with Adobe Tools

This option uses Adobe InDesign® to create a Mixed Ink Color Type Swatch. The custom swatch
contains a color formula that includes the Metallic Dry Ink. The designer can also use Adobe
Illustrator® to create a Metallic Graphic Style. While the color effects of these designs can be very
complex and creative, the setup at the press is easy. For print server settings, you only need to know if
any equivalent names for Gold or Silver are used in the file, and then you set the Specialty Dry Ink to
print as an Underlay for the job. In rare cases, an overlay might be used.
• iridescent Effects with Fiery Metallic Spot Color

Fiery Metallics is a special Spot Color Group on the EX-P 6 Print Server. This spot color option lets you
name a new metallic color and then edit the CMYK formula for that color. No metallic is defined in
the spot color, but the press will automatically lay Silver or Gold underneath or over the CMYK
formula. For example, you can copy and paste a standard Pantone color into the Fiery Metallic group
to apply a Silver or Gold base and create a metallic appearance for that color. Once the Pantone is
copied into the group, you can then edit the CMYK formula to adjust the metallic effects. To set up
Fiery Metallics, you first need to create a new color in the Fiery Metallics Spot Color Group—one that
will match the color name used in the print file, and then edit the CMYK formula to define the tints.
To apply a Fiery Metallics Spot Color to a job, it must be named in the group, present in the file, and
you must also select the Silver [or Gold] and Fiery Metallic spot colors radio button on the Specialty
Color tab for the job.
• iridescent Metallic Palette with Color Logic (optional)

The optional Color-Logic Design Suite™ from Color Logic, a Xerox partner, provides up to 250 solid
process metallic colors. Color Logic grants printers a license to produce their own Swatch Books and
Color Charts which are specific to the Iridesse™ Production Press. If your company has this license, the
designers of the documents that you print can be using the custom Swatch Book to select specific
metallic colors for the print file. However, you do not need to know the specific names of these colors
as with other custom spot colors. You simply enter the name “CL 4713 SILVER” in the Silver Dry Ink
Group. Also select the Silver spot color(s) and selected object types radio button on the Specialty Color
tab for the job. All Color Logic metallic colors in the print file will then automatically print.

This table summarizes the print server settings for each of the four designs:
Specialty Dry Ink Technique Spot Color Setting Specialty Color Setting
(SDI) Design (Device Center) (Job Property)
Spot Application Designer places spot • If the exact names • Select option for Apply
with Metallics, color name in file “Silver”, “Gold”, specialty color under
White, and Clear where SDI is to be "White", and/or “Clear” CMYK and/or Apply
Dry Ink applied: Silver, Gold, are used, no further specialty color over
White, and/or Clear action is needed for CMYK
(up to 2) the name
• Select object type for
• If another name is application, if desired:
used, determine the text, graphics, spot,
name and enter it into images (not available
the correct Specialty with White).
Color Group in Device
Center > Resources > • Select Full page to
Specialty Colors tab. flood pages with the
specialty dry ink
• Select All pages or
enter a page range
• Reduce Dry Ink Limit
from default of 100%,
if required
Custom Iridescent Designer uses Adobe • If the exact names Select option for Apply
Effects with InDesign to create a “Silver” and/or “Gold” specialty color under
Adobe Tools Mixed Ink Swatch are used, no further CMYK
that contains a color action is needed for
formula that includes the name
the Metallic Dry Ink.
• If another name is
used, determine the
name and enter it into
the correct Specialty
Color Group in Device
Center > Resources >
Specialty Colors tab.

Specialty Dry Technique Spot Color Setting Specialty Color Setting
Ink (SDI) (Device Center) (Job Property)
Design
Iridescent Fiery Metallics is a • Check that the Fiery Metallics Select the Silver (or
Effects with special Spot Color name used in the file Gold) and Fiery
Fiery Metallic Group on the print corresponds to a specific Fiery Metallic spot colors
Spot Color server that Metallics Spot Color listed in radio button on the
automatically places the Spot Color Group. Specialty Color tab
Silver or Gold under
or over a CMYK color • On initial setup, edit the CMYK
formula to create a formula for the spot color or
metallic appearance copy in another Pantone color
for that color to create different tints
Iridescent Provides up to 250 Enter the name CL 4713 SILVER Select the Silver spot
Metallic solid process metallic in the Silver Dry Ink Group in color(s) and selected
Palette with colors that designers Device Center > Resources > object types radio
Color Logic can insert into a file Specialty Colors button on the Specialty
(optional) and a custom-built Color tab for the job
swatch book made
on the press
7.2.2 Tools to Determining Design

The best way to determine the type of design within a file is to communicate with the document
designer. If you have easy access to the designers, they can tell you which techniques they used within
a file and provide you with any custom names or formulas that they set in the file.
If you cannot easily communicate with the designer, you can also use the Print Production Tool in Adobe
Acrobat to look at the individual inks used in any file and view their percentages. This will help you
determine which of the four design options you need to set at the print server. You can also use this tool
to determine the CMYK formula for any area of a page design, and use this information to add a Fiery
Metallic effect to enhance the look of a document right at the print server. Another option is the Fiery
PreFlight function. The steps to use these tools are provided below:
To determine the metallic design used in a file using Fiery Preflight:

1. In the Hold queue, right-click the job, and select Preflight.
2. For Preflight Settings, under Spot Colors, select the checkbox for Missing spot colors.
3. Click the Preflight button.
4. On the screen that opens, expand the Spot Colors arrow and note the missing spot colors.
In the spot color list, any colors that have (Missing) after their name are in the print file but not listed in a
Spot Color Group on the print server. You will need to add these colors to the server.

To determine the metallic design used in a file using Adobe Acrobat Professional:
1. Open the print file in Adobe Acrobat Professional at the print server.
(Or select Preview for the job, and then right-click the page and select Edit in Acrobat.)
2. Select Tools > Print Production.
3. On the right of the window, select Output Preview.

The Preview screen opens showing you the colors being used in the file.
4. Move your cursor over the page to see the percentages of colors being used in any image.
If you see any names for Gold, Silver, White, and Clear that are not the standard names which will be
recognized by the print server (“Clear” “Gold” “Silver” "White"), you will need to add these to their Spot
Color Group.

7.3 Working with Spot Applications
for White, Metallics, and Clear Dry Ink
In this design, the Specialty Dry Ink is defined in the file as over, under or beside the CMYK toners. White,
Gold, and Silver can be placed in any location, but Clear must be defined as an Overlay or placed alone on
the media, not under CMYK. To make the correct press settings, you need to know 1.) Did the designer use
an alternative name for the specialty dry ink, a name other than “White", "Silver”, “Gold”, or “Clear”? If so,
you must enter the custom name on the server so that it will recognize the color; 2.) You also need to
know if the White, Gold, or Silver Specialty Dry Ink is under or over the CMYK toners—this affects which
settings you make for the job.
7.3.1 Defining Equivalent Names for Spot Metallics, White, and Clear
If you receive a job that contains Specialty Dry Ink objects that have been defined in the print file by a
designer, the names used for the spot color definition by the designer must be set at the print server. The
names White, Clear, Silver, and Gold are automatically set by default at the server. However, if other
names are used by the designer, you must create an equivalent name on the server to specify the actual
name used in the file. Otherwise, the server will not recognize the color. The exact name placed in the file
must be listed on the print server, and the name is case sensitive.
To set spot color names for Specialty Dry Inks defined in a file:
1. From the Server menu, select Device Center.
2. Under Resources, select Specialty Colors.
3. In the Group Name area, select the general name for the Specialty Dry Ink that you are using: Silver,
Gold, White, or Clear.
4. Check the names at the right of the window to make sure the name that you want to enter is not
already listed.

5. If not listed, select + New above the Group Name list. The New Specialty Color window opens.
6. In the Name area, enter the exact name of the spot color to be printed with clear dry ink.
Important: Enter the name exactly as defined by the designer because spot color names are case
sensitive on the server.
7. Click OK. The new equivalent name now displays on the right of the window under the default color
names provided with the print server.
To delete a name:
You can delete a name, if it does not have a lock icon next to it. To delete a name in the list, right-click
the name and select Delete.
Note that to determine the exact name(s) for spot color in a file, you may have to Preflight the file.

7.3.2 Printing Spot Applications with Silver, Gold, White, and Clear Dry Ink
The procedure for printing with Clear, Metallics
(Silver and Gold), and White Dry Inks is the generally
the same. For all Specialty Dry Inks, you can apply
the ink to full pages, to pre-defined spot colors in the
file, and—with the exception of White—to object
types in the file. If you have two optional Stations, 1
and 6, you can also apply up to two different
Specialty Dry Inks to the same print job, or apply two
layers of the same ink to the job—when the same ink
is in both Stations. The Specialty Dry Ink loaded into
Station #6 will be applied under CMYK colors
(Underlay), and the Specialty Dry Ink loaded into
Station #1 is applied over CMYK colors (Overlay).
Clear Dry Ink can only reside in Station 1, and is
always applied as an Overlay.
To print with Clear, Silver, Gold and White Dry

Inks:
1. If not already in the press, load the paper for the
job and program the stock at the Control Center.
2. Submit the job to the Hold queue on the server.
3. Double-click the job file to open Job Properties.
4. Make the general job settings for the job
such as Copies, Media, Duplex, Layout, etc.
5. Select the Specialty Color tab.
6. If you are applying the Specialty Dry Ink over
or on top of the CMYK colors (from Station 1),
select the checkbox for Apply specialty color
over CMYK.
7. If you are applying the Specialty Dry Ink under
or beneath the CMYK colors (from Station 6),
select the checkbox for Apply specialty color
under CMYK.
Note: Select the checkboxes for both over and
under options if you have specialty inks loaded
in both Stations 1 and 6 and want to print with
both colors. Also select the checkboxes for both over and under options if you have the same
specialty color ink in both Stations and you want to apply a "double hit" of the ink in a single pass.
8. After you select the checkbox for the over and/or under CMYK option(s), the settings beneath them
become selectable. Make the additional settings, as required for the job:
a) Use the drop-down menu to select the specific specialty color(s) being applied over and/or under
the CMYK colors—Clear, Gold, Silver, or White.
b) If the same ink is loaded in both Station 1 and Station 6, and you want to apply two layers of the
same Specialty Dry Ink in a single pass, select Double print specialty color from the Overlay area
at the top of the window. Once selected, the options under the Overlay menu now become

unavailable, and you should make required settings in the Underlay area at the bottom of the
window. See the special instructions below: Applying the Same Specialty Ink from Both Toner
Stations.
c) Select Full page to flood pages with the specialty dry ink. This option covers the entire page.
d) Select ‘Gold’ [or ‘Clear' or ‘Silver’] spot color(s) and selected object types to apply the ink to spot
colors defined in the file. Also select this button if you want to define objects right now at the
print server for the application of the Specialty Dry Ink.
e) If you want to define objects right now at the print server for the application of Clear, Silver, or
Gold, select one or more of the object types: Graphics, Image, Spot, and/or Text. The ink is
applied to all objects of that type on the pages selected.
• When applying the specialty ink to object types, the press does not replace what is
already there with the specialty color, but places the specialty color on top of any existing
colors, essentially creating a mix.
• The “Spot” selection applies the specialty color to all spot colors defined in the print file.
• Note that White cannot be applied to selected object types.
f) Select 'Gold' [or ‘Clear' or ‘Silver’] and 'Fiery Metallics' spot colors to apply ink to Fiery Metallic
spot colors defined in the job.
g) Select Do not print 'Gold' [or ‘Clear' or ‘Silver’ or 'White'] spot colors to not apply the specialty
ink to the file when printing. This setting may be useful to print a test copy without the specialty
ink to contrast with prints made with the ink applied.
h) When Clear Dry Ink is selected, a checkbox for Emphasize Gloss becomes available. This setting
reduces the amount of CMYK ink so that more Clear can be used—which creates more gloss.
9. Select All Pages to apply the Specialty Dry Ink to all the pages in the document or Pages to apply to
selected pages. If you select Pages, enter specific page(s) or page range(s). For example, 1 or 12-16
or 3, 5, 7-10. The Sheets option applies the color to all imposed pages on a sheet.
10. If you want to limit the amount of the Specialty Dry Ink, set the Dry Ink limit to the % you want, less
than 100%. If you are not satisfied with the color output, adjusting this percent can sometimes help
you achieve the look you want.
11. For the application of White, there are additional settings:
• 'White' spot colors — This applies White to spot colors
defined in the file to receive White. Note that you cannot
apply White to other object types set at the print server
such as Graphics, Images, and Text, as with other Specialty
Dry Inks.
• Blank area — This setting applies White to all blank areas
of the file, where there is no other printed content.
• All printed content — This option applies White to all areas
that have any amount of CMYK . This is sometimes useful
when printing on a dark color paper, because it emulates a
white paper for the content printed on top of the White.
• Remove specialty color overlapping CMYK (not shown to the right, but below the Dry Ink Limit
setting) — When White content and CMYK overlap, the over-
lapping portion of White is removed. This setting can be used to avoid some overlapping IQ issues.
12. Click Print to complete the setup and send the job to the press.

Applying the Same Specialty Ink from Both Toner Stations
You can apply two layers of the same Specialty Ink in a single pass, when the same ink is loaded in both
Station 1 and Station 6. This "double hit" of toner can create an attractive look for selected jobs.
To set up this type of application, follow these steps:
1. In the first drop-down menu at the top of the Specialty Color tab (Overlay), select Double print
specialty color. The Overlay options under this menu now become unavailable.
2. Make all your settings for the application of the Specialty Dry Ink in the Underlay area at the bottom
of the window. These settings made in the Underlay area will actually be applied to both the Overlay
and Underlay applications of the ink.
3. If you adjust the Dry Ink limit from its default at 100%, the percent that you set in the Underlay
area will be applied to the Overlay as well. When using Double print specialty color, only one Dry Ink
limit setting can be used, and it is applied to both the Overlay and Underlay applications of the ink.

7.4 Custom Iridescent Effects with Adobe Tools
With Custom Iridescent Effects, the document designer uses Adobe InDesign® or Adobe Illustrator® to
create a Mixed Ink Swatch or Metallic Graphic Style that contains a color formula including the Metallic
Dry Ink. The name of the Swatch in InDesign, or the Graphic Style in Illustrator, is just local to the Adobe
application and is not output to the PDF. As a result, you do not need to be concerned with identifying
the swatch name or graphic style on the print server.
However, the design will have a metallic dry ink named within it. As with the procedures for Printing Spot
Applications with Silver, Gold, White, and Clear Dry Ink, you should verify that the exact names “Silver” or
“Gold” is used within the swatch or graphic style. You can view the process colors and spot colors used in
the file using PreFlight or Adobe Tools. If another name is used, determine the name, and enter it into the
correct Specialty Color Group in Device Center > Resources > Specialty Colors tab. After this, select the
option for Apply specialty color under CMYK on the Specialty Color tab in Job Properties.
To apply Specialty Dry Inks to files designed for Custom Iridescent Effects with Adobe Tools:
1. Use Preflight or Adobe Acrobat Professional to determine if there are any names for Specialty Dry
Inks in the file that are not currently included in Specialty Color Groups. If you see any custom names,
use the procedure in Section 7.3.1 to define an equivalent name.
2. If not already in the press, load the paper for the job and program the stock at the Control Center.
5. Make the general job settings for the job such as Copies, Media, Duplex, Layout, etc.
7. Select the checkbox for Apply specialty color under CMYK.
Note: Select the checkboxes for both over and under options if you have specialty inks loaded in both
Stations 1 and 6 and you want to print with both colors using a combination of ink applications. For
example, you may want to apply Clear Dry Ink from Station1 to selected objects or pages. If Gold or
Silver is loaded in Station 1, you could also apply this Specialty Dry Ink in addition to the spot metallic
color in Station 6. See Section 7.3 Printing Spot Applications with Silver, Gold, White, and Clear Dry
Ink for making these settings.
8. Ensure that either Silver or Gold is selected as the specialty color, depending on your file.

9. After you select the checkbox for the under CMYK option, the settings beneath become selectable.
Make the additional settings as required for the job:
• Select the specialty color dry ink(s) being applied over and/or under the CMYK colors.
• Select ‘Clear’ [or ‘Gold’ or ‘Silver’ or 'White'] spot color(s) and selected object types to apply the ink
to spot colors defined in the file. Also select this button if you want to define objects right now at
the print server for the application of the Specialty Dry Ink.
• Select Do not print 'Gold' [or ‘Clear' or ‘Silver’ or 'White'] spot colors to not apply the specialty
ink.
• Select All Pages to apply the Specialty Dry Ink to all the pages in the document or Pages to apply
to selected pages. If you select Pages, enter specific page(s) or page range(s). For example, 1 or
12-16 or 3, 5, 7-10.
• If you want to limit the amount of the Specialty Dry Ink, set the Dry Ink limit to the % you want,
less than 100%.
10. Click Print to complete the setup and send the job to the press.

7.5 Applying Iridescent Effects
with Fiery Metallics Spot Color
Using the Fiery Metallics Spot Color Group, you can name a new metallic color and then enter a CMYK
formula for that color. With the Fiery Metallics Spot Color Group, no metallic is defined in the spot color,
because the press will automatically lay Silver or Gold underneath the specified CMYK formula.
You can copy and paste a standard Pantone color into the Fiery Metallics group to apply a Silver or Gold
base and thereby create a metallic appearance for that color. In addition, you can create your own
metallic colors by placing the metallic base under other CMYK formulas.
To use Fiery Metallics, you need to build a specific spot color in the Fiery Metallics Spot Color Group by
entering the name that will be used in the file to represent this color. Next, you should edit the CMYK
formula for this spot color to adjust its appearance as required to achieve the look you want. The Fiery
Metallics spot colors are similar to other spot colors on the server in that you can Create, Edit, Copy, and
Paste them.
To apply the Fiery Metallics Spot Color to a specific job, you must select the 'Silver' [or 'Gold'] and Fiery
Metallics spot colors radio button on the Specialty Color tab for the job.
Note that while you can adjust the CMYK formula to achieve different visual effects, the Metallic Dry
Ink is always applied as a 100% Underlay or Overlay—either Gold or Silver.
To create a new Fiery Metallics spot color:

Obtain the name and CMYK formula to be used from the document designer.
2. Under Resources, select Spot Colors.
3. Select the Fiery Metallics Spot Color Group.
4. Click the New button.
5. Enter the name being used in the file for this Fiery Metallics spot color.

6. Click OK.
7. Select the new spot color in the Fiery Metallics Group.
8. Click Edit.
9. Set the CMYK formula to the values to be used with the metallic underlay or overlay.
10. Click OK to save the new spot color.
To apply Fiery Metallics Spot Color to a print job:

1. Double-click the job to open Job Properties.
3. Depending on the design, select the checkbox for Apply specialty color over CMYK or Apply
specialty color under CMYK.
4. Ensure that the correct metallic colors are selected.
5. Select the Silver [or Gold] and Fiery Metallics spot colors radio button in either the Overlay area
or the Underlay area.

6. Set all the other required properties for the job such as Media, Copies, Simplex/Duplex, etc.
7. Save the properties and release the job to print.

7.6 Creating an Iridescent Metallic Palette
with Color Logic (optional)
Color Logic is a software-only solution that works with Adobe software, the EFI Fiery Print server, and the
Iridesse™ Production Press. The software consists of plugin modules for Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign—software tools that your designers already use. Color Logic software
consists of a swatch library containing each Color Logic metallic color, and the Image-FX™ software
plugin, which analyzes the design and calculates the required metallic effects for each tonal region of the
image. Color Logic metallic colors are used like any other spot color. There are no restrictions on the
designer, and there is no need to create separate masks for the base silver layer. The major benefit is
tremendous creative capability with remarkable combination of colors, embellishments, and special
effects. In addition, benefits include savings in both cost and time for the designer, and an overall faster
time-to-market, even for complex print pieces.
Color Logic also provides FX-Viewer™ software for designers, agencies, and printers. This tool is useful
because reflective metallic colors cannot be accurately reproduced by backlit color monitors. FX-Viewer™
has been developed to simulate and visualize the lustrous reflectivity and added dimension associated
with metallic inks when viewed on traditional computer monitors. This allows designers to accurately
preview their designs before proofing or going to press.
Color Logic software also provides the ability to add special effects to your design using metallic inks.
Effects include the ability to blend one metallic color into another, sophisticated watermarking, and the
ability to design artwork that appears to change color and dimension as the angle of viewing changes.
These affects can be combined without restriction, and they add impressive visual appeal to any design.
Setting the press to print a file designed with the Color Logic Suite is easy. After setting all the standard
properties for the job, you enter the name CL 4713 SILVER in the Silver Dry Ink Group in Device Center >
Resources > Specialty Colors and then select the Silver spot color(s) and selected object types radio
button on the Specialty Color tab for the job.
To apply Specialty Dry Inks to files designed with Color Logic:

1. Use Preflight or Adobe Acrobat Professional to verify that the print file has been setup with Color
Logic Spot Colors. You should see the name CL 4713 SILVER listed as a spot color.
2. Check that the name CL 4713 SILVER is listed as an equivalent name in the Silver Spot Color Group.
4. Under Resources, select Specialty Colors.
5. In the Group Name area, select Silver.
6. Check the names at the right of the window to make sure that CL 4713 SILVER is listed.
7. If not listed, select + New above the Group Name list. The New Specialty Color window opens.

8. In the Name area, enter CL 4713 SILVER.
9. Click OK. The new equivalent name now displays on the right of the window under the default color
names provided with the print server.
10. If not already in the press, load the paper for the job and program the stock at the Control Center.
13. Make the general job settings for the job such as Copies, Media, Duplex, Layout, etc.
14. On the Specialty Color tab, select Apply specialty color under CMYK.

15. Ensure that Silver is selected as the color.
16. Select the radio button for Silver spot color(s) and selected object types.
17. Release the job to print.
7.7 Estimating Dry Ink Usage

Fiery Smart Estimator Tool
For Specialty Dry Ink estimation, Iridesse™ features a useful tool called the Fiery Smart Estimator.
This tool lets you know production costs up front before printing jobs, so that you can adjust runtime
settings to save cost. This tool runs directly on the print server.
When first using the tool, you must enter the ink costs per bottle for each type of specialty dry ink being
used. Your Xerox representative will provide you with the ink costs and help you complete the entries.
To enter ink costs:
1. On the EX-P 6 Print Server, click the More icon or the Server drop-down menu and select Cost
Estimation Settings.
2. At the top of the window, select your currency.
3. Enter the cost per cartridge for the dry ink. For dry ink that is included in click charges, enter $0.
4. Add the Estimated Cost column to the job center display by right-clicking the header Job Status or
Job Title, and selecting Add New... > Estimated Cost.
5. If you want to estimate an individual job, Process and Hold the job. The job must be processed so the
print server can use the raster data for the estimation.

6. Right-click the job and select Estimate Cost:
7. Once the estimate is complete, you can view the numbers in the Estimate Cost column that you
added or in the Job Summary pane.
8. For details, right-click the job and select Cost Estimation Details. The costs shown are for the number
of Copies selected for the print run.

7.8 Using Fiery Multi-Pass
The Multi-Pass feature adds multiple layers of CMYK or Specialty Dry Ink to a job to further enhance the
special effects of the ink. To achieve this, the job is run through the press multiple times and a separate
layer is applied during each print run. After each layer, you must retrieve the prints from a stacking tray
and reload them into a feeder tray.
While you print in Multi-Pass mode, other print jobs are suspended.
To apply Specialty Dry Ink or CMYK in layers using Multi-Pass:
1. If not already in the press, load the paper for the job.
2. If the stock that you loaded is in the Stock Library:

a) At the Control Center, select Manage Stock Library and locate the stock you loaded.
b) Select the stock and click Copy.
c) For the Stock Name, enter a name for the stock and prepend an "M" or "Multi" to this name.
d) Place a check in the box for Preprinted Stock. This is important so that the print server will enable
this stock for Multi-Pass.
e) Click OK to save the settings.
f) Open the Tray Stock Properties window for the tray in which you loaded the paper, click Stock
Library, and select the new stock that you created.
3. If the stock that you loaded is not in the Stock Library:

a) At the Control Center, click the tray number for the tray where you loaded the paper (if it is not
open).
b) On the Tray Stock Properties window, select Create New Stock.
c) Enter the properties for the stock you are using, and prepend an "M" or "Multi" to its name.
g) Check the box for Save in Stock Library. This is important so that it can be selected at the server.
h) Click OK to the Create New Stock window and OK to the Tray Stock Properties window.
4. At the EX-P Print Server, submit the job to the Hold queue.
6. On the Media tab, under Paper Catalog, select the stock that you just created.
7. On the Media tab, under Pre-printed media, select Yes.
8. On the Specialty Color tab, select how you want to apply the Specialty Dry Ink.
(See the options available on the Quick Reference for Specialty Dry ink.)
9. Click OK to the Job Properties.

10. Open the Multi Pass window by clicking the double arrow (>>) menu on the top-left of the Command
WorkStation, and select the Multi Pass Dry Ink icon:
11. Under Job Name, select your job.
12. After the job is selected, the Number of passes is set to 1 by default, and the Color Separations show
the colors defined for the job.

13. Set the number of pass, up to a maximum of 7. A row appears for each pass, allowing you to select
which colors to print on that pass:
14. Deselect or select checkmarks to indicate which colors you want to print on each pass.
15. Click Print to print the first pass. The pass to print appears with a green boarder.
16. After each pass, retrieve the prints and reload them for the next pass. Re-load them into the same
feeder tray and place face-up in the tray. Generally, you should not rotate the prints as you move
them from the output tray to the input tray—the edge of the paper toward you as you pick up the
paper from the output tray should be the same edge toward you as you place the stack in the feeder
tray. However, this positioning depends on the current print server settings for inverting and rotating
output. To be sure, mark the top of the first sheet in the input tray "top" and also mark the "lead edge"
and "trail edge" on the sheet. When you collect the stack from the output tray, check these labels to
verify how to remove and reload the stack. You need to position the stack so that the labeled sheet is
in the same position as when you marked it.
17. Click Print to start the printing for each pass.
18. When the job is complete, close the Multi Pass window to allow other jobs to print.

7.9 Exercises for Working with Specialty Dry Inks
The following activities let you practice making settings and printing using Specialty Dry Inks. Since you
can only have one Specialty Dry Ink loaded on the press at a time, select the exercise for Clear, Silver, or
Gold based on what you have loaded, and skip the others.
Activity 7.9-1 Practice Applying Clear Dry Ink to a Full Page
□ Print the file Apples_12x18.pdf without Clear Dry Ink. Of course, when printing without Specialty Dry
Inks, you make no settings on the Specialty Color tab for the job. This is a regular CMYK file with no
Clear Spot Color defined. Print 1 copy, 12x18” (SRA3). Mark the print: “No Clear”.
□ Submit the file Apples_12x18.pdf for printing, and make settings at the print server to flood the page
with clear dry ink—select Full page. Since Clear is always loaded in Station 1, which applies the ink as
an Overlay, you must select Apply specialty color over CMYK. Ensure that Clear is selected as the
specialty color, and select Apply for ‘Clear’ spot color(s) and selected objects for the application,
with no objects selected. Print 1 copy, 12x18” (SRA3). Mark the prints: “With Clear”.
□ Compare the print images using Clear Dry Ink to the prints without it. Which look do you prefer?
Activity 7.9-2 Practice Applying Clear Dry Ink to Defined Spot Color
□ When Specialty Dry Inks are defined in a file, the designer uses a CMYK color to represent the location
of the ink. Open the file Clear_Demosheet_12x18.pdf in Adobe Acrobat Professional and view the
location of where the Clear is to be applied: After opening the file, select Tools > Print Production >
Output Preview.
You can see right away that magenta is being used to show where the Clear is located. Notice how
the Output Preview also displays the other spot colors resident in the file.
Move your mouse pointer over the page image and notice how the percentage of the ink to be
applied changes for each color. Move it over the magenta areas, and notice how the Clear ink
percentage jumps to 100%.
Now remove Clear from this view of color separations by deselecting the checkbox in front of Clear.
Notice that the magenta disappears and you can identify the CMYK areas under the Clear. These
techniques are very useful in understanding the types of specialty inks, their percentages, and
locations in a file.
□ Submit Clear_Demosheet_12x18.pdf to the Hold queue. Follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above
to apply Clear to defined Clear spot color in the file. Since Clear is always loaded in Station 1, which
applies the ink as an Overlay, you must select Apply specialty color over CMYK. Ensure that Clear is
selected as the specialty color, and select Apply for ‘Clear’ spot color(s) and selected objects for the
application, with no objects selected. Print 1 copy, 12x18” (SRA3).
For this file, the spot color intended for Clear Dry Ink has already been defined as “Clear” so you did
not need to create an equivalent name. Print the job and collect the output. Notice where Clear Dry
Ink has been applied and read the descriptions for the use of Clear Dry Ink on the second page.

Activity 7.9-3 Practice with Spot Applications—Applying Silver and Gold Dry Ink
to Defined Spot Color
Follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above for the following exercises. If you have only Silver loaded on
your press, print just the Silver_Poster and the WonderBookClub_Silver.pdf. If you have only Gold loaded,
print just the Gold_Poster. If you have both metallic colors loaded, print the WeDo-WeddingInvite_Gold-
Silver.pdf.
□ Submit the file Silver-Gold_WeDo-WeddingInvite_12x18_Duplex.pdf for printing, and make

settings at the print server to apply Gold as an Overlay and Silver as an Underlay. At the top of the
Specialty Color tab select Gold Dry Ink for the overlay application and select Apply for ‘Gold’ spot
colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. At the bottom of the tab, select
Silver Dry Ink as an underlay application and Apply for ‘Silver’ spot colors and selected objects,
but do not select any specific objects. Also, set Scale to fit on the Layout tab because the PDF is not
exactly 12x18" in size. Print 3 copies, Duplex, 12x18” (SRA3). This file is pre-imposed, so you do not
have to set imposition. Mark the prints: “Silver-Gold-Embedded”.
□ Submit the file Silver_WonderBookClub_12x18_Duplex.pdf for printing, and make settings at the
print server to apply Silver as an underlay to embedded silver spot color definitions in the file. Select
Apply for ‘Silver’ spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print 1
copy, Duplex, 12x18” (SRA3). Mark the prints: “Silver-Embedded”.
□ Submit the file Silver_Poster_12x18.pdf for printing, and make settings at the print server to apply
the ink to embedded silver spot color definitions in the file. Select Apply for ‘Silver’ spot colors and
selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print 1 copy, 12x18” (SRA3). Mark the prints:
“Silver-Embedded”.
□ Submit the Gold_Poster_12x18.pdf for printing, and make settings at the print server to apply the
ink to embedded gold spot color definitions in the file. Select Apply for ‘Gold’ spot colors and
selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print 1 copy, 12x18” (SRA3). Mark the prints:
“Gold-Embedded”.
Activity 7.9-4 Practice with Spot Applications—Applying Silver or Gold Dry Ink
to Selected Objects
□ Submit the file TastefulParings_8.5x11.pdf and apply either Silver or Gold Dry Ink to just the Text.
Select Apply for ‘Silver [or Gold]’ spot colors and selected objects, and also click the Text checkbox.
Print 1 copy on 8.5x11” (A4) paper. Mark the prints: “SDI Text Only”. The TastefulParings.pdf has no
Specialty Dry Ink spot color definitions in the file, yet you can add the Metallic Dry Ink to Graphics,
Spot Color and/or Text. Note that not all text in a file is created as actual text because words may be
constructed as graphics. Each file is different. Visually inspect the prints to see where the Silver or
Gold Dry Ink has been applied.

Activity 7.9-5 Practice with Spot Applications—Applying both Silver and Gold Dry Inks
(Only complete this practice if your press has both metallic inks loaded—Silver and Gold)
□ Submit the file Silver-Gold_Invitation_8.5x11.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above
to apply both Silver and Gold to the file. Both these colors are defined in the file. For this practice, you
will need to select both the Overlay and Underlay settings. Within each area, select Apply for ‘Silver
[or Gold]’ spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Also, set Scale to
fit on the Layout tab because the PDF is formatted for an invitation size of 5.25 x 7.25” and you will
print on 8.5x11” paper to avoid having to set imposition. Print duplex (Top to top)—1 copy on
8.5x11” (A4) paper.
□ Submit the file Silver-Gold_Images_11x17.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above to
apply both Silver and Gold to the file. Both these colors are defined in the file. For this practice, you
print on 8.5x11” paper to avoid having to set imposition.. Print duplex (Top to top)—1 copy on
11x17” (A3) paper.
□ Submit the file Silver-Gold_Images_11x17.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above to
apply both Silver and Gold to the file. Both these colors are defined in the file. For this practice, you
print on 8.5x11” paper to avoid having to set imposition.. Print duplex (Top to top)—1 copy on
11x17” (A3) paper.
Activity 7.9-6 Practice with Spot Applications—Applying both Clear and Silver Dry Inks – or
Silver alone (Complete this practice if your press has both specialty inks loaded—Clear and
Silver; you can also print with Silver only, if Clear is not available.)
□ Submit the file Silver-Clear_Packaging_8.5x11.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.4 above to
apply both Clear and Silver to the file (or Silver alone). Both Silver and Clear inks are defined in the
file. To print with both inks, you will need to select both the Overlay and the Underlay settings. If you
are printing with just Silver, use it as an Underlay. Within each area, select Apply for ‘Silver [or Clear]’
spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print 1 copy on 8.5x11” (A4)
paper. When you retrieve the prints, notice how the Silver Underlay beneath the CMYK colors
produces an attractive mixed-metallic appearance.

Activity 7.9-7 Practice with Spot Applications—Applying both Clear and Gold Dry Inks – or
Gold alone (Complete this practice if your press has both specialty inks loaded—Clear and Gold;
you can also print with Gold only, if Clear is not available.)
□ Submit the file Gold_Packaging_8.5x11.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.4 above to apply
both Clear and Gold to the file (or Gold alone). Both Gold and Clear inks are defined in the file. To
print with both inks, you will need to select both the Overlay and the Underlay settings. If you are
printing with just Gold, use it as an Underlay and do not set an Overlay. Within each area, select
Apply for ‘Gold [or Clear]’ spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects.
Print 1 copy on 8.5x11” (A4) paper. When you retrieve the prints, notice how the Gold Underlay
beneath the CMYK colors produces an attractive mixed-metallic appearance.
Activity 7.9-8 Practice Printing a Color Logic File using Silver Dry Ink
(Color Logic is an optional package, but this exercise is included to demonstrate its
capabilities)
□ Submit the file Silver_ColorLogicFile_12x18.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.6 above to
create a mixed metallic print using a Silver Underlay. You will need to enter the Color Logic Spot Color
Name of CL 4713 SILVER, as described in the procedure. Print 1 copy on 12x18” (SRA3) paper. When
you retrieve the prints, notice how the Silver Underlay, beneath the CMYK colors, produces an array of
attractive mixed-metallic colors. Since this print is a swatch book, it shows the many options for mixed
metallic design.
Activity 7.9-9 Practice Creating an Equivalent Name for Specialty Dry Inks
□ Follow the steps in Section 7.3.1 above to create an equivalent name on the print server. Add the
name “VARNISH” as another name for Clear. If your press is loaded with Silver, and not Clear, add the
name “SLVR” as another name for Silver. If your press is loaded with Gold, add the name “GLD” as
another name for Gold.
□ Sometimes it is useful to take a file that is defined for one metallic color and print it with another. For
example, if you have Silver loaded in your press, but have a file defined for Gold, you can print Silver
Dry Ink where Gold is defined. To do this, you just have to create a Gold equivalent name for Silver. Of
course, the defined colors in the file will need to work visually with both metallic colors for this
technique to work. Follow the steps in Section 7.3.1 above to create another equivalent name on the
print server to print Silver as Gold or Gold as Silver. After adding the equivalent name, either print he
file Silver_Poster_12x18.pdf in Gold, or print the Gold_Poster_12x18.pdf in Silver, depending on
what metallic color is loaded on your press.
□ Follow the instructions after Step 7— in Section 7.3.1 above to remove (delete) the equivalent
name(s) that you added.

Activity 7.9-10 Practice Printing with White and Gold or White and Silver Dry Inks
□ If you have White Dry Ink and Gold Dry Ink loaded on your press, submit the file Gold-
White_BabyGirl_12x18_Duplex.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above to apply both
White and Gold to the file. Both these colors are defined in the file. For this practice, you will need to
set White as the Underlay and Gold as the Overlay. Within each area, select Apply for ‘Gold [or
White]’ spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print duplex (Top to
top)—3 copies on 12x18” paper. This file is pre-imposed, so you do not have to set imposition.
□ If you have White Dry Ink and Silver Dry Ink loaded on your press, submit the file Silver-
White_BabyBoy_12x18_Duplex.pdf and follow the procedure in Section 7.3.2 above to apply both
Silver and White to the file. Both these colors are defined in the file. For this practice, you will need to
set White as the Underlay and Silver as the Overlay. Within each area, select Apply for ‘Gold [or
White]’ spot colors and selected objects, but do not select any specific objects. Print duplex (Top to
top)—3 copies on 12x18” paper. This file is pre-imposed, so you do not have to set imposition.
Activity 7.9-11 Practice Using Clear Multi-Pass
□ If Clear Dry Ink is loaded on your press, apply 3 layers of Clear onto the file Apples_12x18.pdf. Use
the procedure in Section 7.8. When you complete the printing, compare the look of the 3 layers to the
1 layer that you printed in Practice 7.9-1 above.

Module 8:
Press Maintenance
Agenda
In this module you will learn basic press maintenance procedures including clearing jams,
cleaning tasks and changing consumables.
Objectives
On completing this Module, you will be able to:
• Clean the press paper path
• Check the status of CRUs and Consumables
• Replace Toner and Dry Ink Cartridges
• Replace Dry Ink Waste Bottles
• Replace the Fuser Web Assembly
• Replace the Charge Corotrons
• Quick Reference for Routine Maintenance
Prerequisites
Module 2 Press Overview
212 Module 8 – Press Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning the Paper Path
There are seven areas along the paper path in the press that require routine cleaning. When cleaning
these areas:
• Use a damp, water-moistened (but not wet) cloth
• Cloth should be lint free
• Remove any residual moisture with a dry, lint-free cloth
During heavy production use, the press should be cleaned about once a day.
Areas 2-7 in the press contain numbered green levers for you to access the paper path. As you clean the
paper path, clean only in the jam clearance areas indicated by these green levers. The best time for
cleaning is before turning on the press, while the Fuser is cool. If the press is switched on and the Fuser
is hot, switch off the press power and allow 50 minutes for the Fuser to cool before performing the
procedure
Refer to Cleaning the Paper Path section in the Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press User Guide, for detailed
illustrations of the paper path areas.
8.1.1 Cleaning Paper Path Area 2
1. Open the print engine left and right front doors.

2. Use a damp, water-moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the paper path only in the green lever jam-
clearance areas.
a) Open each area and clean the surfaces of the green-handle areas—2a, 2b, 2d, and 2e.
b) Remove any residual moisture with a dry, lint-free cloth.
3. Return all the green levers to their original positions.
Module 8 – Press Maintenance 213

8.1.2 Cleaning Paper Path Areas 3 and 4
1. With the print engine left and right front doors still open, take hold of Handle 3 and rotate it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
2. Slowly pull out the Paper Transport Drawer until it stops.
3. Use a damp, water-moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the paper path only in the green lever
jam-clearance areas—3a, 3b, and belt area 4.
a) Open each green-handle area and clean the surfaces.
4. Return all the green levers to their original positions.
5. Using a lint-free cloth, clean the belts in Area 3 and 4 by rotating them in the direction that paper
travels. Continue to wipe the belts as you rotate them until all the belts are clean. Use gloves and do
not rotate the belts with your bare hands., because touching the belts with bare hands can leave dirt
residue which can create paper jams.
6. Close the print engine left and right front doors.

In Area 5, belts on the left and right side of the Fuser are cleaned
Fuser Right Side Belts
Fuser Left Side Belts
1. On the print engine right-side, open the left and right front doors.
2. Take hold of Handle 5 and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops.
3. Slowly pull out the Fuser until it stops.
4. Using a lint-free cloth, clean the belts on the left side of the Fuser by rotating them in the direction
that paper travels. Continue to wipe the belts as you rotate them until all the belts are clean. Use
gloves and do not rotate the belts with your bare hands, because touching the belts with bare hands
can leave dirt residue which can create paper jams.
5. Using a lint-free cloth, clean the belts on the right side of the Fuser by rotating them in the direction
that paper travels. Continue to wipe the belts as you rotate them until all the belts are clean.
6. Grasp Handle 5 and gently push in the Fuser until it stops.
7. Rotate the handle clockwise until it stops, to lock the Fuser in place.

1. With the print engine right-side front doors open, take hold of Handle 6 and rotate it
counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Slowly pull out the Exit Drawer Assembly until it stops.
3. Use a damp, water-moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the paper path only in the green lever jam-
clearance areas.
a) Open each area and clean the surfaces.
Note: Avoid touching the White Reference Roll when you clean Area 6.
4. Once you have cleaned all areas, return levers 6b, 6c, and 6d to their original positions.
5. Slowly push in the Exit Drawer Assembly until it stops.
6. Rotate Handle 6 clockwise to lock the drawer in place.

1. With the print engine right-side front doors open, open each of the following green levers
and use a damp, water-moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the paper path: 7f, 7d, 7e, 7c, 7b, and 7a.
2. Close all levers.
3. Close the print engine front doors.
Activity 8.1 Practice Cleaning the Press
□ Following instructions above, practice cleaning the paper path of the press from Area 2 to Area 7
including the belts.

8.2 Replacing Consumables
8.2.1 Checking Status
The Consumables option on the main menu of the Control Center displays the status of all consumables,
with the exception of Dry Ink Cartridges. The status of Dry Ink Cartridges is displayed on the main
window.
• A green checkmark next to each consumable means that the consumable is currently in good supply
and does not need replacement.
• As the consumable gets low, or in the case of the Waste Dry Ink Bottles - full, the icon turns to a
yellow triangle. This is a warning that you should soon change the consumable.
• When the consumable is depleted, the status icon turns red. With this status, you must replenish the
consumable.
• Messages also appear in the message area of the main window on the Control Center. These
messages signal you of the need to replace a consumable, so you do not need to decide based on the
status screen alone.

8.2.2 Replacing Toner and Dry Ink Cartridges
Use these steps to replace Toner and Dry Ink Cartridges:
1. Place a drop cloth below the dry ink/toner area.

2. On the print engine left side, open the upper right
and upper left doors.
3. Take hold of the end of the cartridge to be replaced
and pull it straight out from the press.
4. Remove and dispose of the empty cartridge according
to local regulations.
5. Remove a new cartridge from the box.
6. Vigorously shake the new cartridge until the toner is
completely loosened.
7. Insert the new cartridge into the compartment and push it fully in.
8. Close the press doors.
Activity 8.2.2 Practice Replacing Toner and Dry Ink Cartridges

□ Replace a Toner or Dry Ink Cartridge with a new one. Your instructor will indicate which one to
replace. Be careful to replace the cartridge with one of the same color! For reference, you can follow
the instructions above or in the Maintenance section of your User Documentation.

8.2.3 Replacing Dry Ink Waste Bottle
There are two Waste Bottles, located at the back of the press. When one Waste Bottle is full, a message
appears on the Control Panel advising you to replace the bottle. Since there is a second Waste Bottle, the
machine continues to run as long as that second Waste Bottle is not full. This allows you to exchange the
full bottle with an empty one while the machine continues to print.
Use these steps to replace a full waste bottle:
1. Open the Dry Ink Waste Bottle panel at the rear of the machine.
2. Grasp the handle of the full bottle and slide it out of the machine.
3. Lift the full bottle out of its container.
4. Remove the cap from the cap holder on the side of the full bottle, and press the cap securely into the
open hole on the top of the full bottle.
5. Dispose of the full bottle according to your local regulations.
6. Remove a new empty bottle from the carton and insert it into the container.
7. Gently push the new bottle into the machine.
8. Close the Dry Ink Waste Bottle panel at the rear of the machine.
Activity 8.2.3 Practice Replacing a Toner or Dry Ink Waste Bottle

□ Replace one of the Waste Bottles in your press with a new one. For reference, you can follow
instructions above or in the Maintenance section of your User Documentation.

8.2.4 Replacing the Fuser Web Assembly
Use these steps to replace the fuser web:

1. Open the left and right front doors on the right side of the print engine.
2. Grasp Handle 5 and rotate it in the direction of the arrow, and slowly pull out the Fuser until it stops.
3. Push down on the lever; the Fuser Exit area opens.
4. Grasp the handles on the Fuser Web Assembly and pull it up and out to remove the assembly.
5. Dispose of the old Fuser Web Assembly according to your local regulations.
6. Remove the new Fuser Web Assembly from the box and the protective covering.
7. Hold the assembly by the handles with both hands and insert the assembly into the Fuser.
8. Close the Fuser Exit area.
9. Push the Fuser fully in and rotate Handle 5 in the direction of the arrow to lock the Fuser in place.
Note: The above procedure can also be used to swap Fuser Web Assemblies, if you have the optional
Fuser Web for Film. The Fuser Web for Film is supplied in a box that is labeled clearly as the Fuser Web
Assembly for Clear Film. When you receive this product, do not throw away the box. When you switch
from one Fuser Web to another, store the Fuser Web that is not in use in the box. The Fuser Web for Film
does not work with paper stock or standard transparencies, only film substrate. When you print, be sure
to use the correct Fuser Web.

Activity 8.2.4 Practice Replacing the Fuser Web Assembly
□ Replace the fuser web assembly with a new one. If a replacement is not available for this practice, lift
the current one fully out and then replace it as if it were a new unit. For reference, you can follow the

8.2.5 Replacing the Charge Corotrons
Use these steps to replace a Charge Corotron:
1. Open the main print engine left side and right side doors.
2. Install the Charge Corotron Guide onto the pins on the Xerographic Module.
3. Squeeze the release tab at the front of the Charge Corotron, and pull out until the Charge Corotron
clicks into the Guide.
4. Pull the Guide straight out to remove the Guide and the Charge Corotron together from the
Xerographic Module.
5. Squeeze the release tab at the front of the Charge Corotron and slide it out the back of the Guide.
6. Carefully slide the new Charge Corotron into the Guide from the rear, ensuring that the Charge
Corotron’s tabs slide on the guide’s rails. Slide the Charge Corotron forward until it clicks into the
Guide.
7. Position the Corotron Guide onto the pins on the Xerographic Module.
8. Squeeze the release tab at the front of the Charge Corotron and push straight in to the Xerographic
Module until the Corotron clicks into place.
10. Ask your TKO (Key Technical Operator) to reset the HFSI on the Control Center.
Activity 8.2.5 Practice Replacing a Charge Corotron

□ Replace a Charge Corotron with a new one. If a replacement is not available for this practice, lift the
current one fully out and then replace it as if it were a new unit. For reference, you can follow the

Module 9:
Troubleshooting
Agenda
In this module you will learn how to clear paper jams, reference corrective action when errors occur
and improve image quality.
Objectives
On completing this module, you will be able to:
• View the error log
• Reference corrective action for fault codes and messages
• Adjust image quality for print jobs when needed
• Clear paper jams
Xerox Iridesse™ Production Press User Documentation
Prerequisites
None
226 Module 9 – Troubleshooting
9.1 Messages and Errors
9.1.1 Control Center Messages and Icons
The press mimic area contains useful warning and error icons, while the message area details
any problems and corrective actions that you need to take.
Warning icons indicate that an item needs attention, but it is not serious enough to prevent printing:
Fault icons indicate that an item needs attention and it is preventing the press from printing:
In the example below, the red X icon immediately tells you that something is wrong with the press, and
the press image below the icon shows you the location of the problem. The message area on the top left
of the widow explains the problem—a door has been left open. This fault will prevent printing.
You can see in the example below that a consumable needs replacing—the Waste Dry Ink Bottle.
Since this is a Warning only, the message area displays Ready to Print:
Module 9 – Troubleshooting 227

9.1.2 Referencing the Error Log
From the System menu, select Machine Details to view the Error Log for the press:

9.2 Fault Codes
If an error causes printing to end abnormally, or a malfunction occurs in the press, then a six-digit fault
code displays in the error log and on the Control Center.
When communicating with Xerox Support, you may need to access the most recent error codes and report
them. The support person can use this information to determine possible causes and recommended
actions.
Examples:
Fault Code Possible cause Recommended solution
010-416 Detected a Lower Cooling Belt Power Off/On

End of Life limit
If the error persists, contact the
Customer Support Center
124-315 Detected an inconsistency with Power Off/On the machine.

the Billing Counter
If the error persists, contact the
Customer Support Center.
Activity 9.2 Practice with Fault Codes

□ Access the Error Log on the Control Center and locate the last three codes. Record them here:

9.3 General Problem Resolution
If problems occur and there are no Control Center messages or fault codes, you can follow some general
troubleshooting steps.
Refer to the Problem Solving section in the Xerox Iridesse™ Production Press User Guide to handle issues
such as:
• The press does not power on
• The press is taking longer than one minute before printing the next job
• The Control Center is unresponsive to mouse or keyboard control
• The Control Center is locked up or the monitor screen is blank
• Sheet are misfed
• Paper exits the press with wrinkles
• There is excessive paper curl
• After clearing a paper jam, a message appears on the Control Center indicating that a Charge
Corotron is not properly installed; however, none of the charge corotrons were changed or touched

9.4 Clearing Paper Jams
In the event of a paper jam:
• The Control Center displays instructions for clearing jams in all areas of the press.
Follow the instructions on the Control Center to remove any stock blocking the paper path.
Make sure to follow them exactly and in the order provided.
• Always check thoroughly to remove all paper, including any small ripped pieces.
• Make sure all levers and press doors are completely closed after clearing the jam.
Auto Sheet Clearing

The Iridesse™ Press features Automatic Sheet Clearing. When a paper jam occurs, any unused sheets
downstream from where the jam occurs are automatically purged from the paper path to the closest
output tray. Usable sheets are stacked in the job’s designated output destination. Any unused sheets
upstream from where the jam occurs are automatically moved into a purge position in the paper path.
Once the jammed sheets(s) are removed from the jam area and the engine resumes, the remaining
unused sheets will be automatically purged from the paper path to the closest output tray. Then the job
will resume printing starting with the next sheet following the last usable sheet delivered to job’s
designated output destination. It is not necessary to clear all sheets of paper remaining in the paper path,
only the sheets designated to be cleared by the Control Center.
During an automatic paper purge, the Control Center displays a purge-in-process message. When the
purge is complete, another message displays naming the output tray locations of the purged sheets and
the number of purged sheets. Make sure to remove the number of sheets displayed.
There are certain jam types that require the press to stop immediately disabling any purge functions—for
example, when the front door is opened during printing. These types of jams require you to manually
remove all of the sheets from the paper path.

9.5 Image Quality Corrective Actions
9.5.1 Use Available IQ Tools
In this course, you have learned about many tools to help you maintain optimum IQ from the press. Use
the following chart as a reminder of the procedures you learned, and the actions you can take to resolve
image quality issues:
IQ Issue Tool / Action To Review
Image is skewed or front-to-back Run Auto Alignment Adjustment to See Section 5.3
registration is off create a custom profile for the stock
Ink density varies across the page Run Auto Density Uniformity See Section 5.3
Adjustment
Color output shows mottling Run 2nd Bias Transfer Auto Adjustment See Section 5.3
for the stock
Trail edge of output contains dry Run 2nd Bias Transfer Auto Adjustment See Section 5.3
ink/toner deletions, density incon- for the stock
sistency, or is lacking in color
depth—mainly on heavier or
lighter weight stock
Output reflects white and dark Perform Dry Ink / Toner Cleaning See Section 10.2
spots or blotches procedure
Color-to-color registration is off Perform a Registration Control Setup See Section 10.3
Color output appears to change Perform daily Color Calibration See Section 5.4
from one day to the next
Color output appears different Create or update Destination Profiles See Section 5.5
from one stock to another for the individual stocks
Unfused dry ink/toner Use Advanced Stock Setup to increase See Section 10.5
rubs off the output the fuser temperature to improve
adhesion
Output sheets reflect severe upcurl Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust See Section 10.5
or downcurl Decurler settings
Misfeeds, multi-feeds, and jams in Use Advanced Stock Setup to select the See Section 10.5
the paper trays Multi-Feed Support Table, select the
Mis-Feed Support Table, or create a
Tray Air Assist Profile.

9.5.2 Reference User Documentation
You should refer to the Image Quality Troubleshooting section in the User Documentation to help resolve
IQ issues. This section contains a list of image quality issues, visual examples, and suggested solutions.
The following IQ issues are detailed:
• White Lines, Streaks, Spots, or Deletions
• Light Image
• Unfused Dry Ink/Toner Visible and Rubs Off
• Mottle
• Random Spots
• Repeating Spots or Bands
• Inboard/Outboard Density Variation
• Skewed or Crooked Image
• Image Misregistered or Shifted
• Gloss Differences Within Page
• Trail Edge Deletions
• Banding
• Streaks
Rather than duplicating suggested solutions in this module, please use the descriptions and solutions in
the User Documentation. The illustrations in the User Documentation will help you easily identify which
solution you should use.
Keep in mind that your System Administrator will be trained in using several tools to resolve image quality
issues. These tools, covered in Module 10 System Administration, include using the Full Width Array to
make alignment, toner density, and color adjustments for the print engine. In addition, they are trained
to use a utility to correct for color-to-color mis-registration and to make several other print engine
adjustments for problem stocks using Advanced Setup settings in the Stock Library. Consult your System
Administrator as a first step, if you cannot resolve an image quality issue on your own.

9.6 Obtaining Help
9.6.1 Additional Resources
In addition to messages on the Control Center, and the User
Documentation, you can:
• Check with your System Administrator
• Check with your on-site TKO- trained technician
• Contact your Xerox Customer Support Center
9.6.2 Calling for Service

To expedite problem resolution, follow these steps when calling for service:
1. Record any displayed fault codes.
2. Record the machine serial number by selecting Machine Status from the System drop-down menu.
If the serial number cannot be displayed, open the left front door of the press and locate the serial
number on the machine frame on the lower left side. The serial number is on a white label.
3. If output quality is a problem, take a sample as a reference to assist you in describing the problem
over the telephone when answering questions from Xerox Support.
4. Use a phone near the press when calling for assistance to more easily follow instructions from the
support person.
5. To obtain the support number in your area, go to www.xerox.com and select the Support link.

Module 10: System
Administration
Agenda
In this module you will learn the functions and settings that you can perform when logged
on as a System Administrator.
Objectives
On completing this Module, you will be able to:
• Clean the Dry Ink Dispensers and Charge Corotrons
• Change System Settings
• Perform image quality adjustments using the Full Width Array
• Manage the Stock Library when user access is restricted
• Use a stock’s Advanced Settings to customize print engine settings to a specific media
• Access and edit Air Assist and Finishing Profiles
Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press User Documentation
Prerequisites
Module 2: Press Overview, Module 3 Control Center, Module 4: Media Management,
and Module 5: Color and IQ Management
235
236 Module 10 – System Administration
10.1 Introduction to System Administration
10.1.1 Logging On as Administrator
When the Iridesse™ Production Press is powered up, the default user is Operator which means that all
walk-up users can access the system and print jobs. There is no need for a regular Operator to log onto
the system.
The Log In link on the upper right of the main screen enables Administrators and Technical Key
Operators to log in. These users have access to more functions on the Control Center. When the link is
selected, a small window opens to enter a password:
After logging in, the link on the upper right of the screen displays the name of the new user—either
Administrator or Technical Key Operator:
To log out and return the Control Center to an Operator logon, the Administrator or Technical Key
Operator clicks this link again and selects Log Out.
To log on as System Administrator:
1. On the main Control Center screen, click the Logon button.
2. On the Login screen that opens, enter the administrator password.

The default password is five ones (11111).
3. Click OK.
As an Administrator, you can change this default password at any time.
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10.1.2 System Administrator Functions
When you are logged on as Administrator:
• The main screen displays an additional menu option—

Maintenance. Using this function, you can run a quick routine
to clean the Charge Corotrons and Dry Ink Dispensers.
• The Administration menu option displays a window with seven

tabs for making or changing a wide range of system settings:
– User Interface
– Date and Time
– System
– Tray Options
– Output Devices
– Image Quality
– Full Width Array
• The press will not print jobs until you exit Administrator mode
The layout of the Administration function window is shown below:

10.1.3 Xerox Connect Advantage Services
Xerox Connect Advantage Services, formally called “Remote Services,” provides you with several
important support features from Xerox:
• Remote Diagnostics
This feature provides for quick identification of potential problems and helps with the resolution of
any existing problems. Remote Diagnostics automatically sends detailed service data periodically to
the Xerox Service Center for analysis and diagnosis. Many issues can be resolved quickly without
having to send a Service representative to your site.
• Automated Meter Reads
This feature automates the process of collecting and submitting meter reads for tracking and billing
purposes. Automated Meter Reads generates and sends current meter reads directly to Xerox,
eliminating the need for you to have to perform this task.
• Automatic Supplies Replenishment
This feature automatically orders certain supplies for your press based on your actual usage.
Automatic Supplies Replenishment saves time by eliminating the need for you to manually place an
order and manage your supplies inventory.
• Secure Communications
Xerox Connect Advantage Services used a secure internet connection between the press and Xerox
using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocols and 256-bit encryption. This connection ensures your
information is protected and only machine performance information is sent to Xerox through this
connection.
On Iridesse™, Xerox Connect Advantage Services are enabled by

default, and there is no charge for these services. However, should you
decide to opt out of these services, follow this procedure to disable
them:
1. At the Control Center, select the Widows Start Menu icon on the
lower left of the screen.
2. Scroll down to the menu items for Xerox Production Press, and
select Remote Services Client.
3. When the window opens, click RemoteServiceSetting.

4. Select the checkbox for Disable Xerox Remote Print Services.
5. From the Role drop-down menu, select your role with the company.
6. Enter a brief reason in the area provided.
7. Click OK.
10.1.4 Setting Time for Automatic Data Push

If you are using Xerox Connect Advantage Services, you can easily
set or change the time of day when press data is automatically sent
to Xerox Support. Follow these steps. The auto send process gives
priority to printing, and will not interrupt production.
1. At the Control Center, select the Widows Start Menu icon on the
lower left of the screen.
2. Scroll down to the menu items for Xerox Production Press,

and then select Remote Services Client.
3. When the window opens, click RemoteServiceSetting.
4. In the Time of Day to Push area, set your preferred time

and click OK:

10.2 Using the Maintenance Function
The system automatically cleans the Charge Corotrons and performs Dry Ink Cleaning to refresh the
toner system after 5000 prints. However, you can manually initiate these processes between auto
cleanings if you notice streaks in the process direction on prints. The cleaning takes only a few minutes to
complete.
To clean the Charge Corotrons and refresh the Dry Ink system:
1. At the Control Center, log on as System Administrator

2. Click the Maintenance button on the main menu.
3. Check the boxes of the Charge Corotrons to be cleaned.
4. Click Start Cleaning.
5. When the cleaning completes, check the boxes for the Dry Inks to be cleaned.
6. Click Start Cleaning.
7. The Dry Ink Cleaning window opens, for you to select a tray and paper for the cleaning process.
Select any loaded stock.
8. Click Start.

9. When complete, you can optionally click Test Print the check the results of the cleaning.
10. If required, repeat the cleaning based on evaluating the IQ of the test print.
11. When cleaning is complete, click Close.
Activity 10.1 – 10.2 Practice Logging On and Using the Maintenance Function
□ Log on as Administrator.
□ Perform a cleaning for either one of the corotrons or one of the toner dispensers.
Your instructor will assign one to you. When finished, log off as Administrator.

10.3 Changing System Settings
10.3.1 User Interface Settings
On the User Interface tab, you can:
• Set the Fault Details Window to open automatically when a fault occurs or set the window to open
by an operator click on the alert message.
• Allow or Restrict access to the Stock Library Manager. If access is restricted, the Manage Stock
Library button does not display for operator use on the main Control Center window.
• Set the Language that is used on the Control Center. The options available to you are loaded during
system installation.
• Change the Administrator password.
• Change Impression Mode is for Xerox use only.

10.3.2 Date / Time Settings
On the Date/Time tab, you can:
• Change the current Date and Time
• Change the Date format. The three options are:

─ mm/dd/yyyy
─ dd/mm/yyyy
─ yyyy/mm/dd
• Change the Time format. The two options are:

─ 12 hour clock
─ 24 hour clock

10.3.3 System Settings
On the System tab, you can make a variety of settings that affect productivity, power saver, timing for
events and audible alarms:
• Set Fuser Performance Priority to either Optimize for Speed or Optimize for Image Quality. You
can generally leave this setting at Optimize for Speed for the fastest printing, and only change it if
you need to improve the IQ. It is important to note that the Optimize for Speed setting delivers a
much faster printing speed.
• You can change the Paper Type Mode if you are using mixed media in a single job. There are three
settings which affect how the fuser temperature is adjusted for the different stocks as a job runs.
Single Paper Weight is the default setting and should be used when running a single paper weight
for a job. When running mixed media in a single job, the setting Mixed PaperWeight > Optimize for
Speed provides a faster speed but less image quality. Mixed PaperWeight > Balance Speed and
Image Quality provides a good balance of image quality and speed.
• Transparency Productivity – When running transparencies, set to maximize speed with less IQ, or set
to maximize IQ with slower speed.
• Embossed Paper Productivity – When running embossed paper, set to maximize speed with less IQ,
or set to maximize IQ with slower speed.
• Inserter Productivity – When using the Interposer, set to maximize speed with Priority on
Productivity or set to ensure Priority on Sequence Accuracy. This setting affects what happens if the
tray runs out of paper during production. With Priority on Productivity, the sheets coming from the
regular feeding trays begin moving ahead of the inserted sheets, and the productivity is increased.
However, in the event of running out of paper a purge will occur, and there will be more incomplete
sets and wasted sheets. With Priority on Sequence Accuracy, the feeders will wait until the Inserter
has completed a set before feeding the next set. This is a little slower, but ensures no wasted sets.

• Power Saver settings ─ Make settings to reduce electrical power to conserve energy:
─ Set the amount of idle time before the system will enter Power Saver Mode;
Set timers individually for the Control Center and Print Engine together or the Print Engine Only.
─ Exit Power Saver Mode either Automatically or Manually. If Automatic is selected, and both the
print engine and the Control Center are in Power Saver, waking up the Control Center by using
the keyboard or clicking the mouse will automatically also wake up the print engine. When
Manual is selected, waking up the Control Center will not automatically also wake up the print
engine. To wake up the print engine, users will have to use the System menu.
• NVM Read/Write ─ This option can be used to modify selected press features, and should be used
only when directed by Xerox Support.
• Stock By Name Only – Default for new Stocks ─ Enables the press to select loaded stocks for a print
job using just the Stock Name instead of stock type, size, and other attributes.
• Auto Resume After Pause ─ Set the amount of time after the Pause button is used until a job will
automatically resume.
• Auto Logoff time ─ Change the amount of time that no activity in Administration mode will cause
the Control Center to log out and revert back to Operator mode, at which time printing can occur.
• Attention Sound Settings ─ Enable sounds, set sound volume, for audible alarms when faults occur.
The Attention Sound Settings button opens this widow for managing sounds on the Control Center:
The default setting for all sounds is Medium. Other options are: Off, Soft, and Loud. You can set each
sound to occur for a Limited Duration or Until User Action.

10.3.4 Tray Options Settings
On the Tray Options tab, you can:
• Change Auto Tray Switch Method ─ Determines the order of tray checking when switching has
started and the current tray being used runs out of paper.
─ Always check from priority 1. Check first for the correct paper in the tray that ran out of paper
before checking other trays. This option instructs the system to go back and check the highest
priority tray instead of progressing up the priority sequence. For example, the operator may have
reloaded paper into it after it became depleted.
─ Check in a fixed order. Check the next tray in the priority sequence and continue checking in the
listed priority order, instead of going back to check the initial tray that ran out of paper.
• Change Manual Tray Switching ─ When enabled, turns off automatic switching and lets the operator
select the next tray to use. A message is displayed when switching is needed.
• Change Do Not Include for Temporary (Stock) ─ Selecting these trays exempts the selected tray(s)
from being used when other trays run out of paper and when the trays contain Temporary Stock with
the same properties. (A “Temporary” stock is one that is not listed in the Stock Library. When a
Temporary Stock is loaded, its name displays in blue italics for the tray on the main Control Center
window. A Temporary Stock uses default values for Advanced Setup parameters, and does not have
custom-set values.)
• Change Tray Properties Window Timeout ─ Determines whether the Tray Properties window will
remain open until manually closed, or automatically close after the set amount of time.
• Change the Tray Priority for switching by associating each tray on the press with a number
(Priority 1 is the highest, followed by 2, etc.).

10.3.5 Output Devices Settings
On the Output Devices tab, you can control the High Capacity Stacker (HCS):
• Auto Output Switching ─ When enabled, the system will automatically switch to a second HCS
(if configured with the system), when the first one becomes full or the Unload button is pressed.
• Auto Output Switching Priority ─ Selects the HCS to be used first, if there are two units configured
with the system.
• Unload Timing ─ Determines when the stacker will stop after the Unload button is pressed, either
after completing the current document set or immediately.
Note: The first two options that control switching are available only if you have two Advanced High
Capacity Stackers configured with your system.

10.3.6 Image Quality Settings
On the Image Quality tab, you can set or perform:

• Priority When Switching Paper Types ─ When the press switches between coated and uncoated
stocks, it automatically runs an image quality setup routine to check color registration and
xerographic image quality. By selecting Image Quality here, you instruct the press to perform this
check whenever switching between coated and uncoated stocks. By selecting Productivity, you
request that the press saves production time and does not run these IQ checks. The IQ check
routine takes less than a minute to run.
• Fuser Belt Refresh ─ Corrects certain IQ defects including scratches, spots, streaks, or bands. This
option engages the fuser refresh roll against the fuser belt and buffs out any scratches that may be
occurring on the lead edge or side edge of the output. When enabled, the refresh mode occurs every
10,000 prints and takes approximately 60 minutes; it takes place while the machine is idle and not
printing. If a job is submitted while the refresh mode is running, the refresh mode stops and the
submitted job prints. The refresh mode does not restart after the job finishes, but another refresh
mode will occur after the next 10,000 prints are completed. The Manual button lets you run the
process immediately.
• Silver/Gold Printing ─ This option uses a higher fuser temperature to improve toner adhesion when
printing with Silver and/or Gold specialty inks. Use only when you notice toner adhesion problems.
Note that this setting gives a very slight gloss increase on some media.
• Registration Control Setup ─ This option performs the same type of IQ adjustments that the print
engine routinely performs at system startup and periodically thereafter. Use this routine to correct
color-to-color, lead edge and side edge registration problems. First select the Color Mode or toners
you are using and then click Start.

This picture of two prints shows how color registration misalignment can be solved using the Registration
Control Setup IQ adjustment. The images on the left shows the alignment issue before using the tool,
while the image on the right shows the corrected registration:
Before After

10.3.7 Full Width Array Settings
On the Full Width Array tab, you can run these image quality adjustments:
• Automatic Density Uniformity Adjustment
Adjusts uniformity in toner density across the page. Run once for the cross-process direction
(inboard to outboard) and again for the process direction.
• Restore Density to Default
This button resets the print engine settings for Density Uniformity to their factory values.
Use only after Charge Corotrons are replaced, or when instructed by Xerox Support.
• Automatic Banding Detection Diagnostics
Not used outside Fuji Xerox Domestic Market.
• Automatic Streaks Detection Diagnostics
Not used outside Fuji Xerox Domestic Market.

Important Note: When performing Automatic Adjustments using the Full Width Array, operators can
select different stocks for the Auto Alignment Adjustment and the 2nd Bias Transfer Auto Adjustment.
After these routines complete, the adjustments are applied to the selected stocks and saved in the Stock
Library in Advanced Setup. The Auto Density Uniformity Adjustment is different in two ways:
• Auto Density Uniformity is a system tool that does not apply adjustments to individual stocks but
to all stocks. For this reason, the stock set for this procedure is called the Standard Stock. This stock
should be a centerline stock (selected for its average qualities), or the stock used most often on the
press. There is usually no need to change this stock once it is set up.
• Only an Administrator can set or change the Standard Stock. To select a new Standard Stock:
1. Log on as a System Administrator.
2. Select Automatic Adjustments.
3. Click Tray Settings. The Tray Setup window opens:
4. Click in the Standard Stock field where the current Standard Stock displays.
The Stock Library opens.
5. Select a specific stock in the library that you want to use as the Standard Stock for the Auto
Density Uniformity Adjustment.
6. Click OK.
7. Ensure that the stock is loaded in a press tray, and that the tray is selected above the Standard
Stock field.

Activity 10.3.1 - 10.3.7 Practice with System Settings
Use System Settings to perform these procedures and answer questions below:
□ Change the Administrator password from its factory default of 11111 to your last name.
□ Log off and back on with the new password
□ Change the password back to 11111.
□ Select a different Date Format and different Time Format for the press.
□ Access Machine Details from the System menu to view these date changes.
□ Return the Date/Time tab and change the format back to its original setting.
□ Find out what language options are currently loaded and available for the press.
□ What is the current setting for resuming printing after the Pause button is used?
□ How many minutes of inactivity will trigger a switch to Power Saver mode for the print engine?
□ How many minutes of inactivity will trigger a logoff from Administrator mode?
□ What is the Fuser Performance Priority set to now? Is it set for the best speed or a balance?
□ With the current setting, will transparencies run with a priority on Image Quality or Productivity?
□ Is tray switching set to Manual or Automatic? (Manual Tray Switching = Enable or Disable)
What is the highest priority tray?
□ If you have two Advanced High Capacity Stackers, will the stacking output switch automatically
from one to the other when the first becomes full?
□ Suppose that you have a color-to-color registration problem on your prints. Run the Registration
Control Setup on the Image Quality tab to correct this problem. The system automatically runs this
routine periodically, but occasionally you may need to manually run it. First select the Color Mode or
toners you are using, and then click Start.

10.4 Stock Library for Administrators
10.4.1 Overview
The Stock Library is an application that runs on the Control Center, so you can access it quickly for setting
up jobs. This useful tool provides a number of key setup and run-time tasks associated with media and
media handling. Operators or Administrators can:
• Create and manage a library of frequently-used stocks for easy selection when loading media.
• Quickly assign a library stock to a specific tray.
• Program a new stock for a tray by entering its properties, if this stock is not in the library.
• From the Recommended Media List (RML), add stocks to the library or assign them to trays.
The RML is a Xerox-supplied list of recommended stocks for the press.
• Create and name profiles for challenging media, such as lightweight or heavyweight stocks.
The profiles can be set to:
1.) Adjust image alignment (Lead and Side Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification).
2.) Adjust document folds (Bi-Folds, C-Folds, Z-Folds and Half Sheet Z-Folds) and staple positions.
3.) Adjust sheet trimming (Bi-Fold sheets, Booklets).
Once created, profiles are saved and easily selected by operators from the Tray Properties window.
• Use the Advanced Stock Setup Tool to adjust print engine parameters for specific stocks, so that when
the stock is selected the parameters are automatically applied for a job to achieve the best image
quality. Parameters include Paper Curl Correction, Fuser Temperature Adjustment, Fuser Speed
Adjustment, Paper Speed at Transfer, Transfer Output Adjustment for Trail Edge, Secondary Voltage
Transfer Adjustment, and Primary Transfer Current Adjustment.
The Stock Library Window conveniently displays stocks in the Xerox Recommended Media List (RML) on
the top area of the window, and stocks currently in the stock library beneath it. This layout means that
you can quickly see where stocks are located and add or delete them with two clicks.
Once a stock is in the library, it can be selected for any press tray. These features make job setup quick for
fast production changeovers. In addition to selecting stocks, you can also easily create or delete them in
the Stock Library. On each stock’s Properties window, the values are entered or edited.

10.4.2 Access to the Stock Library
The Manage Stock Library button opens the Stock Library. This function on the main Control Center
screen is always available to Administrators, but may be restricted for Operators. As you saw earlier, by
selecting Restrict Casual User Interface, on the User Interface tab, you can remove access to the main
Stock Library function for regular users.
When this option is selected, the Manage Stock Library menu option disappears from the main window.
Operators can still access the Stock Library from the Tray Stock Properties window for purposes of
assigning a stock in the library to a tray. However, Operators `cannot edit or delete stocks from the library.
The information in this System Administration section is for Administrators when the Restrict Casual
Access is turned on, while the information in Module 4 Managing Media is written to describe the Stock
Library function for Operators that do not have direct access to the Manage Stock Library function.
However, if your company decides to enable access for all users to the Stock Library, the information in
this section should be covered for all persons being trained.
When Allow Casual User Access is selected, the Manage Stock Library option displays on the main
window:
When Restrict Casual User Access is selected, the Manage Stock Library option does not display
on the main window:

10.4.3 Working in the Stock Library
The main Stock Library window displays the Recommended Media List (RML) at the top and the Stock
Library at the bottom. This enables you to easily select a stock from either location to assign to a paper
tray. You can also copy stocks from the RML into the Stock Library.

Stock Library Actions
After you click on a stock to select it, the action buttons for the Stock Library become active.
Use these icon buttons as follows:
• Assign (when the Stock Library is accessed from the Tray Stock Properties window) - To assign
a stock to a tray, select the stock and then click OK.
• Add - To add (create) a new stock, select the stock and then click the plus (+) icon.
• Edit - To edit the properties for a stock, select the stock and then click the pencil icon.
• Copy - To copy a stock, select the stock and then click the two squares with the plus (+) icon.
(The purpose to copying a stock is to create a new stock quickly by copying one that has attributes
close to the stock you want, and then performing an edit on the properties that do not match.)
• Delete - To delete a stock from the library, select the stock and then click the trash can icon.
Recommended Media List Actions
After you click on a stock to select it, the action buttons for the RML become active.
Use these icon buttons as follows:
• Assign (when the RML is accessed from the Tray Stock Properties window) - To assign a stock to a
tray, select the stock and then click OK.
• View - To view properties of a stock, select the stock and then click the eye icon.
• Edit and Add - To copy a stock from the RML to the Stock Library and edit it in the process, select the
stock and then click the two squares with the plus (+) icon. You can then edit the properties of the
stock. When you click OK, the stock is added to the Stock Library. The original stock that you selected
remains in the RML.
• Add - To copy a stock from the RML to the Stock Library without editing, select the stock and then
click the icon on the far right. When you click OK, the stock is added to the Stock Library just as it is
listed in the RML.
The RML is a read-only listing, which means that you can view and copy entries to the Stock Library, but
you cannot add, delete, or directly edit the stocks.

10.4.4 Adding a Stock to the Library from the Recommended Media List (RML)
Stock in the RML can easily be copied from the RML to the Stock Library. Use the Add function when you
want the exact stock with all its properties, and do not need to change any settings.
To Add a stock to the Stock Library from the RML:
1. Log in as an Administer.
2. Select Manage Stock Library from the main menu.
3. From the Recommended Media List, select the stock you want to copy to the library.
4. Click the Add to Stock Library button:
5. Close the window.
The stock is added (copied) to the bottom of the Stock Library List. The original remains in the RML.
Activity 10.4.4: Practice Adding a Stock from the Recommended Media List
□ Follow the steps above to perform this activity:
1. Locate and select a stock in the RML that is not currently in the Stock Library.
2. Add this stock to the library.
3. Find the stock in the Stock Library, to verify that it was added.
4. Move the new stock to the second position in the list using the Up/Down arrows.

10.4.5 Copying from the RML, Editing, and Adding to the Library
To copy a stock from the RML or the Stock Library, and change its properties:
3. From the Recommended Media List, select the stock you want to edit and add to the library.
4. Click the Edit and Add button:
5. Enter a new stock name and change the properties, as required, to create the new stock.
6. Click OK.
The stock is added (copied) to the bottom of the Stock Library List. The original remains in the RML. If you
want to move the stock toward the front of the list, click the Up arrow to change its position.
Activity 10.4.5: Practice Adding a Stock from the Recommended Media List
1. Access the RML and select the following stock in the Recommended Media List:
Legal (8.5 x 11), Plain, Uncoated, No Holes, Blue, 90 gsm
2. Use the Edit and Add function to name the new stock Blue Legal Custom and change the
properties from No Holes to 3 Holes. Also, change the weight from 90 gsm to 120 gsm.
3. After adding it to the library, move the new stock to the first position in the list using the Up
arrow.
4. Use this Edit and Add function again, but this time select a stock currently in the Stock Library
and change one of its settings. Give it a unique and descriptive name so you can find it later.

10.4.6 Creating a New Stock by Entering its Properties
To add a stock by directly entering its properties:
3. Click the Add button:
The New Stock Setup window opens.
4. Enter a unique and descriptive stock name and enter the stock properties to create a new stock.
5. Click OK.
Activity 10.4.6: Practice Creating a New Stock by Entering its Properties

Create a new stock in your Stock Library by directly entering its properties. Use the following values:
Name: Training Notebooks

Size: 8.5 x 11”
Color: White
Weight: 90 gsm
Grain: Short Edge
Type: Plain
Preprinted: No
Coating: Gloss
Hole Punched: 3 Holes

10.4.7 Creating a New Stock by Copying and Editing
To add a stock by copying an existing one and editing its properties:
3. Click the Copy button:
The Stock Properties window opens.
4. Enter a unique and descriptive stock name and change the stock properties to create a new stock.
5. Click OK
Activity 10.4.7: Practice Creating a New Stock by Entering its Properties

□ Follow the steps above to perform this activity. Create a new stock in your Stock Library by copying
the existing one that you just created—Training Notebooks. Suppose that the company for which you
use the Training Notebooks stock now wants to produce workbooks that use all Blue paper at 120
gsm. Change just these values for the new stock, and re-name the new stock “Blue Training
Notebooks”

10.4.8 Deleting a Stock from the Stock Library
To delete a stock:
3. From the Stock Library area, select the stock you want to remove from the library.
4. Click the Delete button:
5. Click Yes to the dialog box asking if you’re sure about removing the stock.
Activity 10.4.8: Practice Removing Stocks from the Library

Delete from the Stock Library the first 2 stocks that you added in the above activities.
Leave the 8.5 x 11” Training Notebook stock in the library for the next activity.

10.5 Using Advanced Stock Setup
When printing, the press automatically uses a set of default parameters for stocks to optimize their
performance. These settings are based on each stock’s attributes, as well as the temperature and
humidity of the printshop environment. However, when the default settings are not delivering the best IQ
or paper handling, you have the option to further adjust these values to get the best performance from
selected stocks.
A special feature called Advanced Stock Setup is accessed from a button on the Stock Properties window
in the Stock Library Manager. This feature lets you set custom parameters that the press automatically
uses when the stock is selected for a job. This powerful feature lets you customize the fusing and paper
transport mechanisms for stocks that require improved performance. These might include lightweight or
heavyweight media or specialty papers. This feature gives administrators and operators quick and long-
lasting control over image quality on special stocks.
Use the following guidelines to make advanced custom settings for individual stocks:
1. Stock By Name Only turns off automatic selection of a stock by matching a job with the stock’s
properties and requires that the stock be selected by its name. This is useful for preventing expensive
or specialty stocks from being unintentionally used. When this option is unchecked, stocks are
selected from the print server or from a print driver by matching attributes (such as weight, type, and
coating). Stock names also are examined, but are not used exclusively. When this option is checked,
only the Stock Name is used for stock assignment to a job.
2. Multifeed Detection instructs the press to detect and report for this stock when multiple sheets are
feed from the trays. Use this option only with the Advanced High Capacity Feeder(s). It does not work
with the two internal trays. When this option is unchecked, the press ignores any multiple sheets that
feed through the paper path. Uncheck this option only as a temporary measure to allow users to
continue their printing until a service representative resolves the problem. This should be left on
unless the sensor is reporting misfeeds that are not actually occurring.

3. Fuser Temperature
Belt Side Adjustment – Improves fusing performance by increasing or decreasing the fuser belt
temperature from 20 degrees to +30 degrees.
Use for:
• Additional paper curl improvement (when the Decurler adjustment isn’t sufficient)
Depending on the paper type and image type, you may need to increase or decrease the
temperature. For example, lighter weight papers and high-area coverage typically need lower
temperatures than heavyweight stock. Adjust + or - in increments of 5 degrees.
• Lead edge gloss non-uniformity improvement
With some paper stocks, usually coated stocks, lowering the temperature may decrease a slightly
higher gloss on the lead edge as the sheet enters the fuser. Try lowering by 5 degree increments.
• Rain drops (moisture from paper)
On some stocks, usually coated stocks, areas of toner transitioning from no toner or low toner
coverage to high area coverage may cause what looks like rain drops in the high area coverage
due to moisture in the paper. Try lowering the by 5 degree increments.
• Overall fusing performance improvement
On some stocks, toner flaking may occur due to paper stock and image type. It is hard to predict
whether raising or lowering the temperature will work best, so try to increase by 5 degrees first,
and if the result is not changed, try to lower the setting by 5 degrees.
Pressure Roll Side- Improves fusing performance by increasing or decreasing fuser belt temperature
from -20 degrees to +30 degrees.
Use for: Gloss streaks on Side 1 of Duplex prints
In some paper types and image types, gloss streaks from the pressure roll stripper fingers may occur.
Depending on the paper type and/or image type, an increase or decrease of the temperature may be
required. Try increments of 5 degrees to find the optimized temperature.
4. Aligner Roll Pressure – Improves paper handling in the registration assembly by increasing or
decreasing the pressure applied to sheets by 3 nip rollers.
Use for: Resolving late-to-registration sensor errors and paper jams in the roller and sensor area of
the registration unit.
Sheets can be late to the sensor either because there is too much pressure and they are delayed, or
because there is too little pressure and they slip. For non-coated papers, usually more pressure is
needed, and for coated or silk sheets, usually less pressure is required to correct jams in this error. Try
adjusting in increments of 5 units.
Note that pressure can be independently adjusted for Side 1 and for Side 2. The Side 2 adjustment
may be needed when there is a difference in image density between Side 1 and Side 2. For example,
if you are printing a duplex job, and Side 1 has high area coverage but Side 2 does not, the sides of
the sheets will behave differently when moving through this area. There could be more slippage or
too much pressure because of the different density in toner.
Notice which side is up when the error or jam occurs. If Side 1 is up, adjust just Side 1. If Side 2 of the
paper is facing up in the registration assembly, adjust just Side 2.

5. Paper Tail-end Output Correction – Improves the trail edge of the image by raising or lowering the
transfer voltage to the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll, where the image is transferred from the belt to the
paper. This adjustment is for only the trail edge area.
Use for: Resolving image deletions or defects along the trail edge.
Try reducing the setting in 10% increments to improve the image.
If you use this adjustment and it does not work, the problem may be trail edge flip. Trail edge flip can
occur with heavier-weight paper. When the paper leaves the transfer area, the trail end of the paper
can flip or pop. This may disturb the image before it gets fused. If you are experiencing the trail edge
defects on heavyweight stock, and think that it may be trail edge flip, please contact Xerox support.
6. 2nd Bias Transfer Roll – Improves the print image by raising or lowering the transfer voltage to the
2nd Bias Transfer Roll, where the image is transferred from the belt to the paper. This adjustment
affects the entire image area.
Use for: Resolving mottle (uneven toner coverage), color shift (inconsistent color), and improving
image transfer for textured/linen stocks.
Try reducing the setting in 10% increments to improve the image.
Note: In addition to making manual changes, you can perform an automatic adjustment for the
stock from this Advanced Stock Setup window by selecting the Auto button, or use Automated
Adjustments from the main menu and select 2nd Bias Transfer Roll Auto Adjustment. Make sure
you select the stock to which you want the adjustment to apply. After performing this procedure, the
adjusted values for the 2nd Bias Transfer Roll are automatically entered for the stock in the Advanced
Stock Setup.
7. CIS Operation – Turns on (Yes) or off (No) the operation of the CIS Sensor in the Registration
Assembly.
Use for: Resolving jams and side registration faults with pre-printed or colored stocks.
The CIS sensor detects the lead edge of each sheet as it enters the registration area, and then the
Registration Roll side-shifts the sheet to be aligned correctly with the image on the IBT belt. The CIS
Sensor then detects the trail edge as it exits. This information is used to coordinate the paper position
with the ROS creating the image on the IBT belt. This process ensures that the image on belt is
aligned with the paper for side registration ONLY. When preprinted content is on the paper, right up
to the inboard edge, or the paper is colored, the sensor may not be able to accurately read the paper
position. The sensor needs a white area on the sheet near the edge to function correctly. When this
happens, a jam or some malfunction with the side-shift can occur. To avoid this, turn off the sensor so
it will not be used. The caveat is that the side registration for the job may be affected.
8. Tray Air Assist – Adjusts how the tray blowers and shutters work to separate sheets for trouble-free
feeding to the print engine.
Use for: Resolving misfeeds, multi-feeds, and jams in the paper trays.
a) For multi-feeds (sheets stuck together), select the Multi-Feed Support Table and for misfeeds
(trouble getting out of tray), select the Mis-Feed Support Table.
b) If these settings do not work, try the Forced Off option (turns blowers off).
c) If the above settings do not resolve the issue, use the Profiles function to create a custom Air
Assist Profile for the paper, and then select that profile here.

9. Enable Tray Heater - Turns on a heater in the tray to maintain the optimum internal temperature of
the paper tray.
Use for: This setting should generally be left enabled.
10. Fold Adjustment Profile – Selects a pre-set profile for adjusting fold positions and staple positions for
a particular stock.
Use for: Centering the fold location and/or staple positions on booklets or folded sheets.
First follow directions to create a Fold Adjustment Profile for the stock using the Profiles function, and
then assign that profile to the stock in Advanced Stock Setup or when programming the stock on the
Tray Stock Properties window.
11. Alignment Profile - Selects a pre-set profile for adjusting the image position on paper.
Use for: Adjusting Lead and Side Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and Magnification.
First follow directions to create an Alignment Adjustment Profile for the stock using the Profiles
function, and then assign that profile to the stock in Advanced Stock Setup or when programming the
stock on the Tray Stock Properties window.
Note: As an alternative to creating a profile and assigning it here, you can also use Automated
Adjustments from the main menu and perform an Auto Alignment Adjustment. Make sure you
select the stock to which you want the adjustment to apply. After performing this procedure, the
adjusted values for the stock alignment are automatically entered for the stock in the Advanced Stock
Setup.
12. Productivity – Sets the priority for printing Transparencies and Embossed Papers to either
Productivity Mode or IQ Mode.
Use to: Set your preference for these stocks for either faster printing or better IQ.
The Productivity setting instructs the press to save time by making fewer Fuser and IQ adjustments,
while the IQ setting requests that more time be spent on these adjustments. You can leave the
setting to its default—Productivity—unless you are not satisfied with the output.
13. Fusing Priority Mode – Adjusts the image quality of toner on the paper by changing the paper
transport speed in the Fuser. This provides more or less time in the nip area for fusing.
Use for: Set Normal for most stocks and set to Low for heavily textured or linen stocks and Embossed
Paper (when the IQ Productivity Mode for Embossed Paper is not sufficient to deliver the look you
want.) Also use Low to achieve a higher gloss level.
14. Near Empty Detection Level – Sets the level of paper remaining in a feeder tray before the system
will switch to another tray.
Use to: Change the paper level at which a tray switch will occur, adjust slider bar from Near Empty (at
the lowest end) to Low (at the highest end).
15. V-TRA Fans – Adjusts the transport speed in area #3 and the air volume (suction) used on the
transport belt before the Fuser (area #4) and after the Fuser (Fuser Exit area). The suction is used to
hold the sheets to the belt via holes in the belt.
Use for: Resolving jams and faults in the Fuser area. This can occur because sheets do not arrive at
the Fuser in time (77-117), or sheets do not exit the fuser in time (77-117).

To increase the speed of the belt before the Fuser in area #3, select a faster speed, and to decrease
the speed of the belt before the Fuser in area #3, select a slower speed.
To increase the vacuum (suction) on the belt before the Fuser (area #4) and also after the Fuser
(Fuser Exit), select more air volume, and to decrease the vacuum on the belt in these areas, select a
lower air volume.
You will have to use trial and error to get the settings right. Generally, if you increase the speed of the
belt in area #3, you may have to also increase the air volume in areas #4 and Fuser Exit. And if you
decrease the speed of the belt in area #3, you may have to also decrease the air volume in areas #4
and Fuser Exit
16. Paper Curl Correction – Adjusts the direction and amount of pressure applied to sheets as they pass
through the Decurler—located after the Fuser and Cooling Unit.
Use to: Correct for up-curl or down-curl which may be causing jams or affecting finishing. Use these
options when the automatic default look-up table is not working well enough to correct the curl. A
large difference in toner density between Side 1 and Side 2 can cause curling on duplex jobs, and this
can be corrected using the 2 Sided (duplex) settings.
Adjust 1 Sided – Face Up for simplex jobs that are exiting with the printed side facing up.
Adjust 1 Sided – Face Down for simplex jobs that are exiting with the printed side facing down.
Adjust 2 Sided – Side 1 for duplex jobs when jams or curling occur along the return path after Side 1
is printed.
Adjust 2 Sided – Side 2 for duplex jobs when jams or curling occur after Side 2 is printed
17. Test Print – Prints test sheets using the existing settings in the Advanced Stock Setup.
Use to: Create test prints for visual inspection after making any Advanced Stock Setup changes.
Activity 10.5 Practice Changing Advanced Stock Setup

□ For a currently loaded stock that is not Temporary, open the stock’s properties in the Stock Library by
clicking the Edit icon. Use the Training Notebook stock, if you still have that one available. Make
these changes to the Advanced Stock Setup settings. After changing these values, do not click OK, but
select Cancel at the bottom of the window so that the settings are not actually saved.:
1. Assume that you need to correct a minor paper curl that is occurring in a 1-sided, face up print job
with this stock. Make a Slight Upward curl correction. For your test print, select a tray with 8.5 x
11” paper, 90 gsm. Select 5 for a Font Print Density. Print the test page, but note that you
cannot really evaluate the results, because there was not an actual curl problem to correct; you
are simply practicing with the settings. Click Done Adjusting after retrieving the test print.
2. Assume that this is a special stock that you do not want generally used for jobs other than
training notebooks. So you want to disable its automatic selection based on properties for other
jobs. Select the Stock By Name Only checkbox to do this.
3. Assume you are experiencing some uneven toner coverage and you are working with Xerox
Customer Service over the phone. They have asked you to increase the Bias Roll by +5% for both
side 1 and side 2. Adjust the Bias Transfer Roll and when finished with the test print, click Bias
Acceptable.

4. Assume you are experiencing some edge damage with this stock and you are working with Xerox
Customer Service over the phone. They have asked you to decrease the Aligner Roll Pressure to -
2 to solve this issue. Use the down arrow to make this adjustment now, and print a test page.
5. Assume that operators have asked that the Near Empty Detection Level be increased, so they
can fill the trays sooner for this stock when it runs low. Using the movable slide pointer, place this
setting at its highest detection point to fill the request.
6. Assume that you are experiencing a mis-feed of sheets with this stock. Change the Tray Air Assist
from System Default to Mis-feed Support Table.
When you finish making these changes to the Advanced Stock Setup, ask your instructor to check
your settings.

10.6 Air Assist Profiles
With Air Assist Profiles you can create a group of custom settings to adjust paper feeding from the two
internal trays and the Advanced High Capacity Feeder trays. These settings control fan and blower
speeds in the trays, along with the shutter operation that directs the air flow.
The press automatically uses a default Air Assist Profile for normal production and these default settings
work best on the majority of stocks. However, if you are experiencing mis-feeds or multi-feeds with a
certain stock, you can create a custom Air Assist Profile for that stock and assign it to the stock during
production.
The layout of the blowers and shutters is shown below:

If the document length in the feed direction is less than 11.7” or 297.2 mm, only the Lead Blower and
Lead Shutter should be adjusted. Note that the Blowers always operate in unison, while the Blowers and
Shutters operate independently.
10.6.1Creating an Air Assist Profile

The process of making adjustments is very much trial and error, so if you are having mis-feeds or multi-
feeds, and the sheets appear to be adhering together, increase the values listed below a step or two at
a time until the problem is resolved.
To create or edit an Air Assist Profile:

1. Select the Profiles button on the main screen
2. Click the Air Assist tab.
3. Select the New (+) icon to create a new profile or select an existing profile and the Edit icon
to change a profile already created.
4. In the Profile Name area, enter a meaningful name to be able to select the profile when needed or
accept the default that the system provides.
5. Set the Number of Pre-Blows to a higher value, to help prevent sheets from sticking together. Coated
stocks tend to stick together more than uncoated, and higher humidity can also cause sheets to
adhere to each other. Pre-Blows are short bursts of air that occur immediately after the tray is closed,
and not during printing. The air bursts help keep the sheets separated, like fanning the sheets before
loading them. Options for Pre-Blows are 0, 1 time, 2 times, 4 times, and 8 times.
6. In the Air Volume area, set the Front & Rear Blower to Off, Low, Med, or High.
7. In the Air Volume area, set the Lead Blower to Off, Low, Med, or High.
8. Set the End Blower to Off, Low, Med, or High. Adjust this Blower only when the paper is over 11.7” or
297.2 mm in the feed direction.
9. In the Shutter Action area, set the Lead Shutter to Off, Shift amount – Small, or Shift amount –
Large.

10. In the Shutter Action area, set the End Shutter to Off, Shift amount – Small, or Shift amount –
Large. Adjust this Shutter only when the paper is over 11.7” or 297.2 mm in the feed direction.
11. You can optionally load a tray with the paper that requires the profile, and select Test Print to see
how the settings work.
12. When complete, click OK.
10.6.2 Applying an Air Assist Profile

To create or edit an Air Assist Profile:
2. When the Stock Library window opens, select the specific stock to link to the profile.
5. Click in the Tray Air Assist field. This field may have a System Default entry, or another profile
listed.

6. Click the radio button for Choose From Tray Air Assist Profile Library.
8. Click OK to Fold Adjustment Library.
Prior to creating and assigning a custom Air Assist profile, you can often resolve multi-feeds and misfeeds
by first selecting either the Multi-feed Support Table or the Misfeed Support Table on the Select Tray
Air Assist Profile window. These are system tables designed to provide standard adjustments to the
Blowers and Shutters.

10.7 DFA Finishing Profiles
This Finishing Devices tab, under the Profiles function, provides a profile for each 3rd party DFA
(Document Finishing Architecture) module configured with your system. For example, you might have a
Plockmatic Pro 35 or a GBC eWire configured with your press. In order to work with the system, the
Finishing Devices Profile for each 3rd party DFA finisher must be enabled and must also have the correct
setup values contained in the profile.
Each profile listed contains a variety of setup and runtime parameters for the finisher. If you have no 3rd
party DFA finishing devices, the tab will not appear.
You access this tab to either 1.) Enable the Finishing Devices listed and/or 2.) Edit the profiles.
You may also want to 3.) Create a new profile or 4.) Delete a profile.
To work with Finishing Devices Profiles:

1. Select the Profiles button on the main screen
2. Click the Finishing Devices tab.
3. If you have multiple finishing devices, select the one you want to enable, view, edit, or delete.
To select the profile, click the Name of the device.
4. After selecting the profile:
• To Enable this device on your system, click to place a checkmark in the box in front of the device
name.
• To Disable this device on your system, click to remove the checkmark in the box in front of the
device name.
• To Edit the profile for a device, select the Name and click the Edit icon.
• To create a New profile for a device, select the Name and click the New icon (+).
• To Delete an existing profile, select the Name and click the Delete icon.

Activity 10.7: Practice Viewing Finishing System Profiles
(Optional – only if you have 3rd party DFA finishers)
1. Select Profiles > Finishing Devices.

2. Select each available profile, and explore the type of information shown for 3rd party finishers.
Note that this information is set up by your Xerox Customer Service Engineer when a 3rd party finisher
is configured into the system. The settings for each finisher are documented in the Xerox Iridesse
Production Press DFA Resource Guide.

10.8 Backing Up the Stock Library and Profiles
As a safety measure against losing data, you should periodically back up the data stored on the Control
Center. This is especially important to protect custom-created profiles as well as unique stocks that have
been added to the library. The process is easy and only takes a few moments. Follow these steps:
1. Insert a USB drive into the Control Center PC.
2. Minimize the Control Center main screen, so that you can access the Desktop. To do this, click the
Control Center icon in the tray at the bottom of the main window:
If the tray with applications is not visible, move the cursor down to the bottom edge of the window,
and it will appear.
3. Double-click the shortcut folder on the Desktop named Profiles, to open it:
4. Select all the sub-folders that you want to back up, right-click, and select Copy.

The options include alignment (Alignment Profiles), dfa (DFA Finishing Profiles), dfinfold (Fold
Profiles), paper color and paper type settings, rml (Recommended Media List), stock (Stocks in the
Stock Library), and trayairssist (Air Assist Profiles). If you are not sure which ones to back up, simply
copy them all.
5. Open the window to your USB drive. If it did not open when you inserted it, select File Explorer from
the Windows icon on the lower left of the screen. Then, under This PC select your USB to open it:
6. Right-click in the USB window, and select Paste.

The contents that you want to backup are now copied to the removable drive.
7. Close the USB window.
8. Click the Control Center icon in the bottom tray to maximize the display.
9. Eject the USB by selecting the Eject icon on the lower-right of the main window.
To reload the contents of the Profiles folder, just reverse the process and copy the contents from your
USB to the folder on the Desktop.
Note: If you have more than one Iridesse™ Press, you can copy some of these folders to the Profiles folder
on the Control Center of other press to save time from having to re-create their contents. However, note
that the alignment, dfinfold, and trayairassist profiles are specific to each print engine and should not
be copied to another Iridesse™ Press.


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Module 2: Press Overview ...............................................................................................11

Module 3: Control Center Navigation ........................................................................49

Module 4: Media Management....................................................................................69

Module 5: Color and IQ Management .......................................................................99

Module 7: Using Specialty Dry Ink ........................................................................... 173

Module 8: Press Maintenance .................................................................................... 211

Module 9: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 225

Module 10: System Administration ......................................................................... 235

Module Name - Module Topics Time to

Module 1 – Course Introduction 3

4 Module 1 – Course Introduction

• Lecture and discussion of important concepts

• Demonstrations of key features

• Guided practice on the system

• Independent practice on the system

• Practice using reference materials

• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press User Documentation

• Quick Reference Cards:

- Quick Reference for Performing Automated Adjustments (EZ Press Check)

Module 1 – Course Introduction 5

- Adding a New Stock

• Xerox® Iridesse™ Production Press Specialty Dry Inks Design Guide

1.4 Associated Training

6 Module 1 – Course Introduction

Completed Skill Item Page Reference

________ Power up and shut down the system 43

________ Access areas of the paper path to clear paper jams 45

________ Submit files for printing at the print server 48

Restart the press and use other options

________ Access and read Billing Meters 19, 60

________ Check the status of all CRUs 20, 61

________ Transfer press data to Xerox Remote Customer Service 65

Assign stocks to a tray from the Stock Library or the

Load and program specialty media such as pre-drilled stock,

________ Install the Postcard Bracket for printing small formats 84

Perform individual IQ adjustments as needed for Auto

________ Perform print server Calibrations 110, QRC

________ Create Destination Profiles for stocks 114, QRC

Module 1 – Course Introduction 7

Create Alignment Profiles and apply them to jobs from the

Create Fold Adjustment Profiles and apply them to jobs

Replenish supplies and remove waste for each finisher

________ Create and insert folded sheets 165, QRC

________ Insert blank or preprinted sheets into printed documents 167

________ Apply creases to sheets or documents 170, QRC

________ Perform routine cleaning of the paper path 213

Perform routine maintenance by replacing: Dry Ink

Check Fault Codes and reference corrective actions

Perform routine cleaning of the Charge Corotrons

Log on as an Administrator and change System Settings for

Set Productivity Modes for Fuser Performance, Mixed Paper

________ Perform manual Fuser Belt Refreshes 249

________ Perform manual Registration Control Setups 249

Use Advanced Stock Setup to correct for paper feeding

8 Module 1 – Course Introduction

Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust Fuser Temperature to

Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust Aligner Roll Pressure

Use Advanced Stock Setup to correct for Trail Edge

Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust the 2nd Bias Transfer

Use Advanced Stock Setup to adjust decurler settings

Module 1 – Course Introduction 9

• Locate the Control Center, operation panels/doors, and press components