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Xerox DocuPrint P8ex Service Manual 8-3 Addendum
Introduction
The purpose of this addendum is to provide the necessary information to support the DocuPrint P8ex
printer.
All procedures and technical information in the DocuPrint P8e Service Manual apply to the DocuPrint
P8ex printer with the exception of the information provided in this addendum.
The differences are mostly software related, however there are some changes to the hardware.
The DocuPrint P8ex hardware related changes are as follows:
• New Controller PWB with Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port
— The Controller PWB can be accessed from the rear of the printer by removing two screws and
pulling the Controller out.
— The Rear cover and frame has been changed to accommodate the Controller PWB.
• The Front cover was changed to display the product name DocuPrint P8ex.
The DocuPrint P8ex software related changes are as follows:
• The software allows 1200 dpi image quality using image quality enhancement techniques
• The CD-ROM contains the software required to operate the DocuPrint P8ex printer along with
useful printer utilities and a complete reference guide. If the customers PC is not equipped with a
CD-ROM drive, the customer can obtain software installation files on floppy diskettes from Xerox
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The addendum consist of the following information:
1) A description of the PCL 6 emulation
2) A description of the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
3) A new Repair Procedure for the Controller PWB, REP 4.6.3A Controller PWB (P8ex)
— Accessing the Controller Board now provides easy access to the Memory SIMM
4) P8ex Parts List.