Xerox DocuColor 252 User Manual

2 Chapter 1 – Welcome
Welcome to the Spire CX260 User Guide
Welcome to your Creo® Color Server (Spire CX260) for the Xerox® DocuColor 242/
252/260 printer-copier User Guide.
The Spire CX260 is a powerful, comprehensive color server that provides high
throughput and print predictability to digital workflows. In combination with the
Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier, the Spire CX260 effectively
addresses the growth of on-demand printing needs and delivers the best output
quality available.
Throughout this guide, we look forward to supporting you all the way from prepress
to print.
This user guide will help you operate the Spire CX260. It can also be used as a
reference guide for questions or procedures. Study this user guide to take full
advantage of the many unique and advanced features of the Spire CX260.
This user guide is for Spire CX260 operators and system administrators. This guide
explains how you can quickly and easily print from the Spire CX260 or from a client
workstation. Step-by-step procedures are included for new and occasional Spire
CX260 users. Detailed information is provided for users who require in-depth
knowledge of the Spire CX260.
Te r m i n o l o g y
The Spire CX260 is available in four configurations:
Ta b l e 1 : Te r m i n o l o g y
Configuration Description
Spire CX260 (“Basic
configuration”)
Spire CX260 mounted on the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/
copier
Spire CX260 with Control
Station Upgrade Kit (“Control
Station configuration”)
Upgrade kit that includes the Spire CX260 mounted on a stand,
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and DVD-ROM. A dongle is required for this
configuration.
Note:
The Spire CX260 is a prerequisite for this configuration.
Spire CX260 with Professional
Upgrade Kit (“Pro Basic
configuration”)
Upgrade kit that includes the GretagMacbeth® Eye-One®
spectrophotometer and advanced software features. A dongle is
required for this configuration.
Note:
The Spire CX260 is a prerequisite for this configuration.
Spire CX260 with Professional
Control Station Upgrade Kit
(“Pro Control Station
configuration”)
Upgrade kit that includes the Spire CX260 mounted on a stand,
monitor, keyboard, mouse, DVD-ROM, Eye-One spectrophotometer
and advanced software features. A dongle is required for this
configuration.
Note:
The Spire CX260 and Control Station upgrade kit are prerequisites
for this configuration.

Xerox DocuColor 252 Specifications

General

Category	All in One Printer
Print Technology	Laser
Print Speed (Color)	50 ppm
Print Resolution	2400 x 2400 dpi
Processor Speed	1.2 GHz
Hard Drive	40 GB
Max Paper Size	13 x 19 in
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Duplex Printing	Standard