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Chapter 2. Operator’s Overview
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the operator tasks and the general
operation of the printer.
Operator Responsibilities
Table 2 summarizes the responsibilities of the operator.
Table 2. Operator Responsibilities
What to Do: When to Do It: Where to Find More Information:
Power on/off the printer and
enable/disable attachments
As necessary “Controlling the System Power” on page 56
“Enabling and Disabling Attachments” on page 63
Clean all functional areas of the
printer
v Once per day
v Before and after printing
adhesive labels
“Cleaning the Printer” on page 88
Define and load forms As necessary “Defining Forms” on page 247
“Loading Forms (Simplex or Dual Simplex
Mode)” on page 102
“Loading Forms (Duplex Mode)” on page 115
Thread forms (duplex mode),
ensure proper form alignment,
and verify side 2 printing
When loading new forms, after
a power on or restart, and after
any machine-detected errors
“Thread/Align Forms” on page 152. Also see
“Verification Marks” on page 224.
Change mode from duplex to
dual simplex, or dual simplex
to duplex
As necessary Change the “Printer Mode” using “Switching
Printer Modes (Dual Simplex/Duplex)” on
page 172
Empty stacker As necessary “Unloading the Stacker” on page 169
Check print quality and print
samples
v At the start of every shift
v Before and during any
important jobs
“Checking Print Quality” on page 85
Adjust the print position As necessary “Adjusting the Print Position” on page 68
Replenish and check supplies As indicated by messages on
the Display Touch Screen of the
affected printer
“Adding Fuser Oil” on page 179
“Changing the Toner Cartridge” on page 182
“Checking the Toner Collector” on page 186
“Changing the Toner Collector” on page 188
“Changing the Developer Mix” on page 191
“Checking the Fine Filter” on page 200
“Changing the Fine Filter” on page 201
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