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V
ersion
1.0
May
2020
702P08206
X
erox
®
Alt
aLink
®
B81XX
Series
Multif
unction
P
rinter
User
Guide
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
1 Safety
11
Notices and Safety
12
Electrical Safety
13
General Guidelines
13
Power Cord Safety Information
13
Battery Safety Information
14
Emergency Power off
14
Telephone Line Cord
15
Operational Safety
16
Operational Guidelines
16
Ozone Release
16
Printer Location
16
Printer Supplies
17
Maintenance Safety
18
Environmental, Health, and Safety Contact Information
19
2 Getting Started
21
Parts of the Printer
22
Front View
22
Internal Parts
24
Rear View
25
Control Panel
25
Configurations and Options
28
Finishing Options
29
Integrated Office Finisher
29
Office Finisher with Optional Booklet Maker
29
Business Ready Finisher with Optional Booklet Maker
30
Business Ready Finisher with Optional Tri-Fold Module
31
Paper Tray Options
32
Configuring Dedicated Paper Trays
32
Configuring Paper Size Confirmation
32
Configuring Trays 3 and 4 of the Tandem Tray Module
33
Configuring Tray 6
34
Wireless Network Adapter
36
Power Options
37
Power Saver
37
Smart Proximity Sensor
37
Powering on the Printer, or Exiting Sleep Mode
37
Restarting, Placing in Sleep Mode, or Powering off the Printer
38
Accessing the Printer
39
Authentication
39
Authorization
39
Personalization
40
Accounting
40
Logging in
40
Introduction to Apps
42
Information Pages
43
Printing Information
43
Configuration Report
43
The Embedded Web Server
45
Finding the IP Address of Your Printer
45
Accessing the Embedded Web Server
46
Logging in Using the Embedded Web Server
46
Certificates for the Embedded Web Server
47
Downloading the Configuration Report from the Embedded Web Server
47
Using the Remote Control Panel Feature
48
Installation and Setup
49
Installation and Setup Overview
49
Selecting a Location for the Printer
49
Updating the Printer System Software
49
Connecting the Printer
51
Selecting a Connection Method
51
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable
51
Connecting to a Wired Network
52
Connecting to a Wireless Network
52
Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct
52
Connecting with Near Field Communication (NFC)
54
Configuring Airprint
56
Configuring Google Cloud Print
56
Connecting to a Telephone Line
57
Initial Printer Setup
58
Installing the Software
59
Operating System Requirements
59
Installing the Print Drivers for a Windows Network Printer
59
Installing the Windows Print Driver .Zip File
59
Installing the Print Drivers for a Windows USB Printer
60
Installing the Printer as a Web Service on Devices
60
Installing the Drivers and Utilities for Macos
61
Installing Print Drivers and Utilities for UNIX and Linux
62
More Information
63
Locating the Serial Number
64
3 Personalize
65
Personalize Overview
66
Personalizing the Home Screen
67
Displaying or Hiding an App on the Home Screen
67
Rearranging Apps on the Home Screen
67
Deleting an App from the Home Screen
67
Removing Personalization from the Home Screen
68
Personalizing the Apps
69
Personalizing the Feature List
69
Showing All Features in the Features List
69
Saving App Default Settings
69
Removing App Personalization Using the Control Panel
70
Creating and Using 1-Touch Apps
71
Creating a 1-Touch App
71
Deleting or Hiding a 1-Touch App
72
Using a 1-Touch App
72
Removing All Personalizations
73
4 Xerox® Apps
75
Xerox® App Gallery
76
Xerox ® App Gallery Overview
76
Creating a Xerox® App Gallery Account
76
Logging in to Your Xerox® App Gallery Account
77
Installing or Updating an App from the Xerox® App Gallery
77
Device
79
Device Overview
79
About
80
Information
80
Supply Status
81
Billing and Usage Counters
81
Remote Services
82
Jobs
83
Jobs Overview
83
Managing Jobs
83
Managing Special Job Types
84
Managing Jobs Using the Embedded Web Server
87
Copy
89
Copy Overview
89
Making a Copy
90
Copy Workflows
91
ID Card Copy
101
ID Card Copy Overview
101
Copying an ID Card
101
Email
102
Email Overview
102
Sending a Scanned Image in an Email
103
Previewing Jobs
104
Adding or Editing Contacts in the Device Address Book from the Control Panel
105
Workflow Scanning
107
Workflow Scanning Overview
107
Using Workflow Scanning
108
Scan to
118
Scan to Overview
118
Scanning to an Email Address
118
Scanning to a USB Flash Drive
119
Scanning to a Shared Folder on a Networked Computer
120
Adding a Scan to Destination to an Address Book Entry
120
Scanning to the Logged-In User
122
Previewing Jobs
122
Fax
125
Fax Overview
125
Sending a Fax
127
Fax Workflows
127
Server Fax
135
Server Fax Overview
135
Sending a Server Fax
136
Sending a Delayed Server Fax
137
Internet Fax
139
Internet Fax Overview
139
Sending a Scanned Image in an Internet Fax
140
Print from
142
Print from Overview
142
Printing from a USB Flash Drive
142
Printing from Saved Jobs
142
Printing from a Mailbox
143
Printbyxerox
144
Printbyxerox Overview
144
Printing with the @Printbyxerox App
144
5 Printing
145
Printing Overview
146
Selecting Printing Options
147
Print Driver Help
147
Windows Printing Options
148
Macintosh Printing Options
151
UNIX, Linux, and AS/400 Printing
152
Mobile Printing Options
154
Print Jobs
156
Managing Jobs
156
Printing Special Job Types
157
Printing Features
160
Selecting Paper Options for Printing
160
Printing on both Sides of the Paper
161
Print Quality
161
Image Options
162
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet
162
Printing Booklets
162
Using Special
163
Printing Annotations for Windows
165
Printing Watermarks for Windows
166
Orientation
167
Advanced Printing Options
168
Using Custom Paper Sizes
170
Defining Custom Paper Sizes
170
Printing on Custom-Size Paper
171
Print from
173
Printing from a USB Flash Drive
173
Printing from Saved Jobs
173
Printing from a Mailbox
174
Printing from the Embedded Web Server
174
6 Paper and Media
175
Paper and Media Overview
176
Supported Paper
177
Recommended Media
177
Ordering Paper
177
General Paper Loading Guidelines
177
Paper that Can Damage Your Printer
177
Paper Storage Guidelines
178
Supported Paper Types and Weights
178
Supported Standard Paper Sizes
181
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for 2-Sided Printing
183
Supported Paper Sizes for the Envelope Tray
184
Supported Custom Paper Sizes
184
Configuring Paper Tray Settings
185
Configuring Dedicated Paper Trays
185
Configuring Paper Size Confirmation
185
Configuring Trays 3 and 4 of the Tandem Tray Module
186
Configuring Tray 6
187
Changing Paper Size, Type, and Color
189
Loading Paper
190
Loading Paper in Trays 1 and 2
190
Adjusting the Paper Guides in the 520-Sheet Adjustable Trays
193
Loading Paper in Trays 3 and 4 of the Tandem Tray Module
195
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray
197
Loading Paper in Tray 6
199
Printing on Special Paper
201
Envelopes
201
Labels
205
Banner Paper
208
Glossy Media
211
Transparencies
211
7 Maintenance
213
General Precautions
214
Cleaning the Printer
215
Cleaning the Printer Exterior
215
Cleaning the Printer Interior
221
Supplies
226
Consumables
226
Routine Maintenance Items
226
Ordering Supplies
227
Toner Cartridges
227
Waste Container
231
Drum Cartridges
234
Replacing the Transfer Belt Cleaner
240
Second Bias Transfer Roller
245
Staple Cartridges and Staple Refills
247
Emptying the Hole Punch Waste Container
259
Recycling Supplies
263
Resetting Supply Life Counters
263
Managing the Printer
264
Viewing the Meter Reading
264
Printing the Billing Summary Report
264
Moving the Printer
265
8 Troubleshooting
267
General Troubleshooting
268
Restarting the Printer
268
Printer Has Two Power Switches
269
Printer Does Not Power on
269
Printer Resets or Powers off Frequently
270
Printer Does Not Print
270
Printing Takes too Long
271
Document Fails to Print
272
Document Prints from Wrong Tray
273
Printer Is Making Unusual Noises
273
Automatic 2-Sided Printing Problems
274
Date and Time Are Incorrect
274
Scanner Errors
274
Paper Jams
275
Locating Paper Jams
275
Minimizing Paper Jams
276
Clearing Paper Jams
277
Troubleshooting Paper Jams
289
Clearing Finisher Jams
293
Print, Copy, and Scan Problems
323
Identifying Print, Copy, and Scan Problems
323
Print-Quality Problems
323
Copy and Scan Problems
330
Fax Problems
332
Problems Sending Faxes
332
Problems Receiving Faxes
333
Printing Fax Reports
334
Getting Help
335
Viewing Error and Alert Messages on the Control Panel
335
Viewing the Error History on the Control Panel
335
The Embedded Web Server
335
Online Support Assistant
336
Information
336
More Information
337
A Specifications
339
Printer Configurations and Options
340
Standard Features
340
Options and Upgrades
341
Finishing Options
342
Physical Specifications
345
Base Configuration
345
Configuration with Integrated Office Finisher
346
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder
346
Configuration with Office Finisher
347
Configuration with Office Finisher with Booklet Maker
347
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder and Office Finisher with Booklet Maker
348
Configuration with Business Ready Finisher, Booklet Maker, and Tri-Fold Module
349
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder and Business Ready Finisher, Booklet Maker, and Tri-Fold Module
349
Clearance Requirements
351
Base Configuration
351
Configuration with Integrated Office Finisher
352
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder
353
Configuration with Office Finisher with Booklet Maker
354
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder and Office Finisher with Booklet Maker
355
Configuration with Business Ready Finisher, Booklet Maker, and Tri-Fold Module
356
Configuration with High Capacity Feeder and Business Ready Finisher, Booklet Maker, and Tri-Fold Module
357
Environmental Specifications
358
Temperature
358
Relative Humidity
358
Elevation
358
Electrical Specifications
359
Performance Specifications
360
Printing Resolution
360
Print Speed
360
Environmental, Health, and Safety Contact Information
361
B Regulatory Information
363
Basic Regulations
364
United States FCC Regulations
364
Xerox ® Altalink ® B8100 and C8100 Series Printers
364
Canada
364
Certifications in Europe
365
Eurasian Economic Community Certification
367
Germany
368
Turkey Rohs Regulation
368
Copy Regulations
369
United States
369
Canada
370
Other Countries
371
Fax Regulations
372
United States
372
Canada
373
New Zealand
375
South Africa
375
European Union
376
Material Safety Data Sheets
376
C Recycling and Disposal
377
All Countries
378
North America
379
European Union
380
Domestic/Household Environment
380
Professional/Business Environment
380
Collection and Disposal of Equipment and Batteries
381
Battery Symbol
381
Battery Removal
381
Other Countries
382
D Product Symbols
383
Product Symbols
384
E Apps Features
389
Apps Features
390
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Language
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