Re: Xerox 242 as entry level digital machine
> Registration: Been there done that on two different machines. Had the
> techs in, patches applied, voodoo doctor danced around it, no major
> improvements. As I've said before, the second one is a lot better than the
> first, but still not great. We've learned to live with it.
>
> Duplexing 80# text: Tried every sneaky workaround I can come up with, but
> the machine will not pick up the paper. Lot's >o'frustrating hours (and
> wasted stock) with this issue, again, learned to work around it.
You say it won't pick up paper - that means it would not run single sided?
Okay if runs single sided try heavy setting, Xerox duplex - not heavy 2.
That is something Xerox is supposed to do but not on Coated. If it will not
duplex heavy1 to uncoated 80 text that is a digital paper it is not in spec.
In reality I find using that setting I can run Futura 80# Coated as well,
for duplexing you must remember if placing in a tray under the machine as
compared to the bypass, the paper must be placed face down from the package
not face up otherwise you will get jams.
Ask for a refund from the president or a machine that will meat Specs.
>
> RIP and variable data: We have the bundled RIP which prints like it's
> 1999. Which means banding and color shifts in subtle colors, like pastels.
> I would prefer to have an external RIP, but I've been told it's not gonna
> happen. I would like to see the higher (better) versions of FreeForm in
> action, but we get the 'lite' version with the bundled RIP. With my other
> tools at my disposal I can produce VD jobs much more quickly than going
> through the FreeForm Lite.
>
My first question is have you been doing a Gradation adjust on the copier.
Try this before doing the Fiery Calibration. I am told its changed to a one
step process on the 242 series. On the 240 series you should select printer
screen for output as a printer and copy screen for copy output otherwise the
Fiery output is about 10% too dark.
On the Fiery Calibration there is the option of calibrating for different
card stocks as well as paper - if Fiery has a corrupted install this won't
print off anything other than a paper calibration sheet, try also selecting
a Card calibration and see if it will print. If not demand a re-install of
software.
2nd is the default color output on the Fiery is presentation and ISO and
Fiery RGB2 - this tends toward a dark setting as well.
From my Doc 12 days I've used SWOP for CMYK color and the older FieryRGB in
expert settings. I discussed this recently with a Xerox specialist and he
suggested NONE for CMYK Color, he says this is different than the old
Fiery's such as Doc12 which had the setting Uncalibrated which was different
than None and which again oversaturate. In the case of NONE you get even
less saturation than SWOP, supposedly it will use the full gamut of the Ink
whereas setting to SWOP would restrict it.
Also in printers Advanced settings I set the calibration to Image Color
Management Handled by Printer using Printer Calibration.
Lastly for screen type select 200 cluster dot.
If output is still bad submit a sample to the rest of us and Xerox. If
others have no problem it is probably a faulty unit - again demand a
replacement. Their is a google group you could attach a sample to
http://groups.google.com/group/ColorCopier if not here.
Sorry the difference I find is Xerox does fix issues when they arise but you
may have to email or call and ask for the president, sometimes they seem to
work better from the top down. You won't get the president but I guarantee
you will get action.
Whereas in Ikons case I ended up with a lawsuit which is still awaiting
small claims court because they simply say the copier is fine when it is
obviously printing junk and isn't even set up with Patch required to use the
Glossy toner which meant it was set as a 8050 for the previous toner
http://groups.google.com/group/ColorCopier/browse_thread/thread/0dfd0e95d062d546 .
Ken Graham
[email protected]
CommunityPrinters.com
Dawson Creek BC Canada
V1G 2G5
Tel 250-782-7108
