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This document describes the DocuColor 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer / Installation Note: A minimum of 24 inches (609.6 mm) should be
Copier. The Print capability for the DocuColor 242/252/260 is enabled by maintained between the back of the machine (not the bustled controller)
Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Fiery Network Controller. Refer to the and wall.
DocuColor 242/252/260 Fiery Network Controller Expectation Document for Oversize High Capacity Feeder (OHCF) Note: Installation of the Oversize
further connectivity solution details. High Capacity Feeder results in a stationary system installation.
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Note: Several scan resolution settings are selectable via DocuColor 242 / Copy/Print Speed
252 / 260 User Interface touch panel. Lower resolutions will result in files The DocuColor 242 / 252 / 260 can run a maximum paper weight of
that are smaller in size and thereby reducing the customer's network traffic. 300gsm / 110 lb. Cover. Speed through the printer / copier is dependent
Print Quality & Color Management upon paper size and weight and is reflected in the table below. DocuColor
• The appearance of the document displayed on the monitor screen 242/252/260 (Simplex, Trays 1 – 4 unless otherwise noted – speeds are
may not match the output print because the monitor uses RGB color listed in the following order, DocuColor 242, DocuColor 252, DocuColor
space parameters. 260)
• For imported RGB images, optimal color is achieved in the EPS LEF = Long edge feed; SEF = Short edge feed
format. Other imported file formats may produce unexpected results.
• The customer is responsible for calibrating the DocuColor Size Mode / Weight Color Speed B/W Speed
242/252/260. 8.5x11, Plain Paper 18lb – 28lb 40/50/60 55/65/74.5
A4 LEF (64gsm – 105gsm)
Volume Range / Position / Performance 11x17, Plain Paper 18lb – 28lb 20/25/30 28/32/37.2
A3 (64gsm – 105gsm)
The DocuColor 242/252/260 is designed to produce a consistent uniform 8.5x11, Transparency w/o Finisher 8/9/9 32/40/46
looking color image. The DocuColor 242/252/260 is designed to operate in A4 LEF Transparency with Finisher 15/17/20 32/40/46
the range of 15,000 – 50,000 copies or prints per month. The number of
8.5x11, Heavyweight 1 22/25/30 55/65/74.5
copies or prints between service calls on a digital color copier / printer is
A4LEF >28lb – 90lb Index,
highly dependent on customer expectations of quality and the use of
(106gsm – 176gsm)
applications and throughput materials. At an average usage of 21,000
11x17, Heavyweight 1 12/13/16.5 27.7/32/37.2
copies or prints per month, it is expected that service will be required about
A3 28lb – 90lb Index,
once every 7 weeks.
(106gsm – 176gsm)
Recommended Materials List 8.5x11, Coated 1 ** 22.5/25/30 40/50/60
Customers may obtain a copy of the Xerox Recommended Materials List A4LEF 80lb Text – 100lb Text
for the DocuColor 242/252/260 by going to Xerox.com and perform a (105gsm – 176gsm)
search on the letters “RML”. 11x17, Coated 1 ** 12.3/13.7/ 20/25/30
A3 80lb Text – 100lb Text 16.5
(105gsm – 176gsm)
8.5x11, Heavyweight 2 15/16.6/20 40/50/60
A4 LEF 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
11x17, Heavyweight 2 8.2/9.1/11 20/25/30
A3 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
8.5x11, Coated 2 ** 15/16.6/20 22.5/25/30
A4 LEF 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
11x17, Coated 2 ** 8.2/9.1/11 12.3/13.7/ 16.5
A3 65lb Cover – 80lb Cover
(177gsm – 220gsm)
Bypass Tab Stock 1 Heavyweight 10.7/11.9/ 25.8/30.3/ 34.8
*** 1, 28lb – 90lb Index, 14.3
(106gsm – 176gsm)
Bypass Tab Stock 2 Heavyweight 7.1/7.9/9.5 19.1/23.9/ 28.7
*** 2, 65lb Cover – 100lb
Index (177gsm – 220gsm)
8.5x11, Heavyweight 3* 15/16.6/20 32/40/46
A4 LEF 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
11x17, Heavyweight 3* 8.2/9.1/11 19.3/24.1/28.3
A3 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
8.5x11, Coated 3* 15/16.6/20 22.5/25/30
A4 LEF 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
11x17, Coated 3* 8.2/9.1/11 12.3/13.7/16.5
A3 80lb Cover – 110lb Cover
(221gsm – 300gsm)
* Media above 220gsm (80 lb. Cover) needs to be fed through Tray 5 or
OHCF. Tabs must be fed through Tray 5.
** Improved feed success can be seen by running Coated Stocks from the
Bypass Tray (Tray 5).
*** Standard Size LEF
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Output Media Capability in the Advanced, Professional and o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 1500 sheets of
Light Production Finishers: 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media.
The DocuColor 242/252/260 can accommodate multiple output options. o The Booklet Tray can accommodate up to 20 sets of a
maximum up 15 sheets per set. Supported paper sizes are
8.5x11” (SEF only), 8.5x14”, 11x17 and 13”x18”.
The Simple Catch Tray (XE Only) can accommodate up to 500 sheets o C/Z folding tray can accommodate up to 40 sheets of 24 lb
of 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media. A full tray is not announced by the User (90 gsm) media). Supported Paper sizes are 8.5x11” (A4).
Interface.
• Hole Punch up to 176 gsm available to right top and right center
tray.
The Offsetting Catch Tray (OCT) can accommodate up to 500 sheets
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 50 sheets of 24lb
of 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media. A full tray is announced by the User
Bond/90 gsm available to the right center tray.
Interface.
• V – fold of up to 5 sheets.
Advanced Finisher • Booklet stitching available with paper sizes of 8.5”x 11”SEF,
8.5”x13”SEF, 8.5”x14”SEF, 11”x17”SEF, 12“x18”SEF,
• The Advanced Finisher has two output destinations. 13”x18”SEF. Booklets up to 14 sheets of 24lb/90gsm or 15 sheets
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4 of 20lb/80gsm plus 1 non-coated cover between 90 – 176 gsm.
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24 • Finisher does not perform edge trimming.
lb. size media.
• The misregistration fold of a booklet will be less than or equal to
o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 3000 sheets of 3mm 95% of the time.
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media. • C/Z folding of media up to 24 lb (90 gsm).
• Hole punch up to 65lb cover, 176gsm available to top & stacker • System must be interrupted to remove paper from the C/Z folding
tray tray.
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 50 sheets of 24lb • Used to insert pre-printed stock into finished sets w/o having to go
Bond/90 gsm available to the Stacker tray. through engine.
• Offsetting will not be enabled above 220gsm / 80lb Cover. • The Light Production Finisher has a standard Interposer unit with
the following specs:
o Tray Capacity: 200 sheets of up to 128gsm
Professional Finisher
o Paper Weights: 64 to 220gsm (HW2), Tab-1, holed paper.
• The Professional Finisher has three output destinations:
o Labels, coated media & envelopes are not supported
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24 o Supported Sizes: Letter L, Ledger, A3, A4 L, Legal/ 8.5x12.5/
lb. size media. 215x315, B5 S/Exec S, Letter S/ 8x10 S, B5 L/ 8x10 L, Letter
Cover L/ A4 Cover L, 11x15, B4 (1 sheet of up to 220gsm
o The Stacker Tray can accommodate up to 1500 sheets of up (HW2), allowed for booklet cover)
to 13x19” / SRA3 24 lb. Media.
o The Booklet Tray can accommodate up to 20 sets (with tray
in “up” position) of up to 15 sheets per set. Supported paper Hole Punching Capability
sizes are 8.5x11” (SEF only), 8.5x14”, 11x17” and 13” x 18”. The Advanced, Professional and Light Production Finishers offer Hole
• Right Center Tray output tray will handle up to 1,500 sheets. Punch as a standard feature. Hole punching is not available to the Booklet
Tray. The maximum hole punch media weight is up to 176gsm / 65 lb.
• Hole Punch up to 176 gsm available to right top and right center Cover stock.
tray.
• Single and dual position stapling of up to 50 sheets of 24lb
Bond/90 gsm available to the right center tray. Duplex (2-sided) Copying / Printing
• V – fold of up to 5 sheets. Automatic duplexing on uncoated media up to 11”x17” (A3) and 176 gsm
can be performed from Trays 1 and 2. Trays 3 and 4 can only auto duplex
• Booklet stitching available with paper sizes of 8.5”x 11”SEF, 8.5”x11” LEF and A4 LEF sizes of 176 gsm max. Tray 5 can auto duplex
8.5”x13”SEF, 8.5”x14”SEF, 11”x17”SEF, 12“x18”SEF, uncoated media up to 13”x19” / SRA3 and 176 gsm.
13”x18”SEF. Booklets up to 14 sheets of 24lb/90gsm or 15 sheets
of 20lb/80gsm plus 1 non-coated cover between 90 – 176 gsm. The High Capacity Feeder, HCF can automatically duplex up to 176gsm
• Finisher does not perform edge trimming. uncoated letter sized media.
• The misregistration fold of a booklet will be less than or equal to
The Oversize High Capacity Feeder (OHCF) can automatically duplex up to
3mm 95% of the time.
13x19, SRA3, 176gsm uncoated media.
Light Production Finisher Manual duplexing can be performed on uncoated media up to 110lb Cover
(300gsm) or coated 100lb Cover (280 gsm) from Tray 5 (Bypass). Manual
• The Light Production Finisher with C/Z folding has 4 output
duplex can be performed on media up to 13x19" (SRA3 320mmx450mm /
destinations.
Maximum 320mm x 482mm) from Tray 5 (Bypass). (Note: Image quality
o The Top Tray will handle up to 500 sheets of 8.5”x11” / A4 degradation is possible above 220gsm.)
20lb. paper and can accommodate up to 13x19” / SRA3 24
lb. size media. As with any printer or copier, duplex performance is not expected to match
the performance for single sided copying. Paper jam rates may be higher
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than the rate you will experience for the same throughput material in single Mandatory Accessories
sided mode.
There a total of 4 output selections (three in North America) available for
Transparencies DocuColor 242/252/260. One must be selected.
The following premium transparency is available for use: 3R12505. Optional Accessories
Transparencies are supported out of Trays 1 – Tray 5 (Bypass) if fed in the
correct manner. This premium transparency is specifically designed to
provide optimum copy quality.
Use of other transparencies may cause machine damage and result in
excessive service calls.
Standard Configuration Features
The DocuColor 242/252/260 is delivered with:
• Print Engine with Scanner
• Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)
• Controller connectivity enabled
• Electronic Pre-Collation (EPC)
• High resolution scanning (when connected to a network controller)
• 3260 sheet paper capacity via 5 paper trays Reference Material
DocuColor 242/252/260 is shipped with a complete set of user guides on a
CD ROM.
Customer Support
The Xerox Customer Support Centers are available to provide general
information, answer questions and take service calls. You can reach the
Customer Support Center at the following toll-free phone numbers:
United States 1-800-821-2797
Canada 1-800-939-3769
Customer Training
Customer training on machine features and functions is a purchasable
service for the DocuColor 242/252/260.
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