Xerox COLORQUBE 8870

October 2012
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ColorQube 8570/8870 Service Manual
Operational Overview
Theory of Operation
Xerox Internal Use Only - Revised, 3rd Revision
Operational Overview
The ColorQube 8570/8870 uses a Printhead and new ink formulation to produce color or black
and white output.
Figure 1 ColorQube 8570/ 8870 Printer
System Overview
The ColorQube 8570/8870 consists of the Control Panel, Print Engine, and Optional Sheet
Feeder.
Figure 2 ColorQube 8570/8870 Subassemblies
The printer is made up of ten major subsystems.
• The Process Drive
• The Media Path Drive
• The Ink Loader
• The Printhead
• The Drum Maintenance System
• The Preheat and Deskew System
• The Drum Assembly and Transfix System
• The Exit Module
• The Purge System
• The Electronics Module