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X- ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

Xerox has a tendency of creating a language all its own using acronyms & abbreviations

the more you use their manuals, the more familiar the terminology becomes but they

also like to change the acronyms as time goes on, so heres keeping you posted. Weve

also included a bunch of terms common to the industry to be thorough.

TERM STANDS FOR CATEGORY NOTES

A/D Analog to Digital Electrical Term Refers to a conversion of signal

A3 A Metric Paper Size General Term Paper size: 297mm x 420mm (11.69 x 16.54 inches)

A4 A Metric Paper Size General Term Paper size: 210mm x 297mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)

AC Alternating Current Electrical Term Electricity from outlet is AC

ACDCArea Coverage Density

ControlX- Terminology

ACK Acknowledgement Electrical TermA message sent to indicate that a block of data has

arrived at its destination without errors.

ACLAlternating Current

LiveElectrical Term

ACNAlternating Current

NeutralElectrical Term

ACOAmerica Customer

OperationsX- Division Synonymous with AO.

ACTAdvanced Customer

Training

X- Service

Manual Term

Course which teaches customers to perform

technical services.

ADAAnalog to Digital and

Digital to AnalogX- Terminology

ADCAutomatic Density

ControlX- Terminology

ADFAutomatic Document

Feeder

X- Part

Description

Similar functions to DADF, RDH, SDF with subtle

differences.

ADH

Automatic Document

Handler

X- Part

Description

Similar functions to ADF, DADF, RDH, SDF with subtle

differences.

ADJ Adjustment ProcedureX- Service

Manual Term

Section 4 of most current Xerox manuals is Repairs /

Adjustments. ADJ's explain how to adjust physical &

electrical variables.

AMP Ampere Electrical Term Measurement of amplitude of an electrical current.


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AO America's Operations X- Division

ASFAutomatic Stapler

Finisher

X- Part

Description

BitBinary digit (either 1

or 0)Electrical Term

Represents electrical state, where 1 is "hi", 0 is

"low".

BLK Black Wire Color Black wire in a wiring diagram.

BLU Blue Wire Color Blue wire in a wiring diagram.

BQ Booklet Quality General Term

BRN Brown Wire Color Brown wire in a wiring diagram.

BSDBlock Schematic

DiagramX- Terminology Wiring Diagram.

BTU British Thermal Unit General Term Measurement of heat energy.

C Charge X- Terminology

C Capacitor X- Terminology More commonly abreviated "CAP".

C CopyCentreX- Model #

TerminologyC35 = implies CopyCentre 35... for example.

CAN Control Area Network X- Terminology

CAP CapacitorElectrical

ComponentAlso sometimes abreviated as "C"

CBChute (Registration)

BiasX- Terminology

CC CopyCentreX- Model #

Terminology

Models which are CopyCentres are configured to be

only a copier and not a printer. CC C35 = CopyCentre

C35... for example.

CCDCharge Coupled

Device

X- Part

DescriptionPhotoelectric Converter (basically a digital scanner)

CD Circuit DiagramX- Service

Manual TermWiring diagrams

CFF Computer FormFeeder (or Fan Fold)

X- Terminology Feeds & handles continuous computer paper.

CIS Contact Image SensorX- Part

Description

A bar of "eyes" which scan the original as it passes

over it (usually found on fax machines).

CL ClutchX- Part

Description


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CL Current Limiting X- Terminology

CP Call ProcedureX- Service

Manual Term

CPM Copies per Minute General Term

CQ Copy QualityX- Service

Manual Term

Section 3 in current Service Manuals addresses Copy

Quality problems (Called "Image Quality" (IQ) on

copier / printers).

CQSCopy Quality

SpecificationsX- Terminology

CR Controller Rectifier X- Terminology

CRU

Customer Replaceable

Unit

X- Part

Description

A module in a machine which is designed to be

replaced by the customer (usuallyl a drum cartridgeor in some machines the fuser may be a CRU.

CRUMCustomer Replaceable

Unit Monitor

X- Part

DescriptionThe Connector on the Copy Cartridge.

CSECustomer Service

EngineerX- Terminology

CSFCompact Sorter

Finisher

X- Part

Description

CVTConstant Velocity

Transport

X- Part

Description

Used in SDFs to move the document at scanning

speed.

DADFDuplex Automatic

Document Feeder

X- Part

Description

Similar functions to ADF, ADH, RDH, SDF with subtle

differences.

DB Developer Bias X- TerminologyElectrical Current used on developer magnetic roll or

toner dispense roll.

dC Diagnostic Control X- Terminology

DC Routines are diagnostic access on more complex

models such as the 5340 series. DC is also more

commonly used to abbreviate "Direct Current".

DCDocucentre /

DocumentCentre

X- Model #

TerminologyDC 212/214 & DC 220/230 for example.

DC DocuColor X- Model #Terminology DC12 = DocuColor12... for example.

DC Direct Current Electrical Term

Machine converts AC electricity into DC to run

components & logic. DC is also used in Xerox

Teminology for "Diagnostic Control".

DC COM Direct Current Comon Electrical Term Ground in a Direct Current circuit.


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DDMDedicated Duplex

Module

X- Part

DescriptionTray which is used exclusively for duplex function.

DEV Developer X- PartDescription

DH Document HandlerX- Part

DescriptionSee also ADH etc.

DIL Dual In-Line Electrical Term

DIP Dual Inline Package Electrical Term

DM Duplex ModuleX- Part

Description

The drawer or module which handles duplexing

(making double sided prints or copies).

DMM Developer ModuleX- Part

Description

DMM Digital Multimeter General Term Tool for measuring electrical current & resistance

DP Diagnostic ProcedureX- Service

Manual Term

A subsection in some manuals found in section 6,

General Procedures (GP).

DRCDelivery / Rigger

Carrier

X- Part

Description

DSDFDuplexing Stationary

Doc Feeder

X- Part

Description

Duplexing version of the document feeders which

move the original across a slit-glass.

DT De-tack X- TerminologyRefers to the wire used to De tack the copy paper

from the photoreceptor (next to the Transfer wire)

Duplex Two sided copies General Term

DV Developer X- Terminology Example: DV Unit.

E Earth X- Terminology Synonym for Ground (GND)

EEAExternal Ethernet

Adapter

X- Part

DescriptionA board used to connect a printer to a network.

EEPROM

EH/SEnvironmental Health

and SafetyOrganization

EMCElectromagnetic

CompatibilityGeneral Term

EMEElectromagnetic

EnergyGeneral Term

EME Electromagnetic General Term


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Emissions

EP Environmental Partner X- DivisionCartridges reconditioned by Xerox are marked as EP

or "Environmental Partnership"

EPROM

Erasable

Programmable Read

Only Me

Electrical

Component

ESDElectrostatic

DischargeElectrical Term

A transfer of charge between bodies at different

electrostatic potential.

ESSElectronic Switching

System

X- Part

Description

The network module on some printers or multi-

function models (for example on the DC332st).

ESU Electrostatic Setup X- TerminologyA setup procedure done on some machines when

replacing the photoreceptor.

F FuseX- Part

Description

FCC

Federal

Communications

Commission

Organization

FCOT First Copy Out Time General Term

FIAForeign Interface

Accessory

X- Part

Description

A board which allows hardware such as an external

auditron or Coin-op to interface with a copier.

FL FilterX- Part

Description

FS Fast Scan X- Terminology A direction of scanning (inboard to outboard).

FSMA

Full Service

Maintenance

Agreement

X- Terminology

G Ground Electrical TermAlso abbreviated GND & synonymous with Common,

Earth (E), and Neutral (N).

G/Y Green & Yellow Wire ColorGreen & Yellow striped wire in a wiring diagram (also

abbreviated Y/G).

GDI Graphical DeviceInterface X- PartDescription Board which accepts data from a PersonalComputer.

GFD Ground Fault DeviceX- Part

Description

Synonymous with Grounf Fault Interrupt (GFI), &

also Ground Fault Protector (GFP).

GFIGround Fault

Interrupt

X- Part

Description

A breaker often located on the cord of the machine

designed to protect the copier in the case of a short

circuit or surge.


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GFPGround Fault

Protector

X- Part

DescriptionSynonymous with GFI & also GFD.

GND Ground Electrical Term Also abbreviated "G", also called Common, Earth (E),or Neutral (N).

GP General ProceduresX- Service

Manual Term

Section 6 of most current manuals, includes

diagnostic tests & procedures.

GRAIBGeneric Remote

Accessories Interface

X- Part

Description

GRAY Gray Wire Color Gray wire in a wiring diagram

GRN Green Wire Color Green wire in a wiring diagram.

GUIGraphical User

Interface

X- Part

Description

The touchscreen on the control console of machines

such as the 5340 style is often referred to as a GUI.

H High General Term

The electrical state of a circuit is referred to as

"High" resistance (open) or "Low" (L) resistance

(closed).

HCF High Capacity FeederX- Part

Description

Optional paper deck offered on some machines,

similar functionally to HCT, & LCT with subtle

differences.

HCT High Capacity TrayX- Part

DescriptionSimilar functionally to High Capacity Feeder (HCF).

HFSI

High Frequency

Service Item

X- Service

Manual Term

Items which have a specific yield after which it they

should be replaced and a counter must be reset inthe machine.

HVPSHigh Voltage Power

Supply

X- Part

DescriptionBoard which provides voltages for coronas & such

HzHertz (Cycles per

Second)

Unit of

Measurement

Machines in the US are 60 Hz, 50 Hz is usually (not

always) used for 220volt machines.

I/F InterFace

I/O Input / Ouput

IC Integrated Circuit General Term Computer Chip

IECInternational Electro-

technical CommissionOrganization

IIL Inter-Image LampX- Part

Description

Lamp which discharges the photoreceptor drum in-

between copies when the charge is still on but the

exposure lamp is off.

IISS Image Input Sub- X- Part The reading / scanning portion of a copier or


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System Description multifunction machine.

IIT Image Input TerminalX- Part

Description

The reading / scanning portion of a copier or

multifunction machine.

INTLK Interlock X- Terminology

IOT Input Output TerminalX- Part

Description

Part of the logic system of some of the more

complex copiers such as the 5340 style.

IOTImage Output

Terminal

X- Part

Description

Part of the machined which outputs the copy or

print (laser, xerograhics, paper transport and fusing.

IPS Image Print Services X- Terminology

IQ Image QualityX- Service

Manual Term

Section 3 of current manuals addresses image

quality problems (on copiers without printing

functions, section is called: "CQ")

ISIL InterSide Image LampX- Part

Description

K Kilo (1000) General Term

KC 1000 copiesUnit of

Measurement

L Low General TermThe electrical state of a circuit is referred to as "Low"

resistance (closed), or "High" (H) resistance (open).

LCD Liquid Crystal Display Electrical Term

LCT Large Capacity TrayX- Part

Description

Serves a similar function to HCF, HCT with subtle

differences.

LE Lead Edge of Copy X- TerminologyLead edge refers to the first edge which exits the

fuser (opposite of TE)

LED Light Emitting DiodeElectrical

Component

LEF Long Edge Feed X- TerminologyFor example if running LEF, on an 8.5x11 sheet, 11"

would be the Lead Edge.

LH Left Hand General Term

LLM Light Lens Module X- PartDescription

LP Lamp

LP Line Printer

LTR Letter (Paper size) X- Terminology Letter sized paper is 8.5x11 inches.


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LVPSLow Voltage Power

Supply

X- Part

Description

MAG Magnification X- Terminology Also used to abbreviate "Magnetic".

MAG Magnetic X- Terminology Also used to abbreviate "Magnification".

MN MultinationalX- Service

Manual Term

ModModification (field

upgrade/ change)

X- Service

Manual TermSynonymous with TAG

MODEMModulator

DemodulatorElectrical Term

MOT MotorX- Part

Description

MPS Multi-Position StaplerX- Part

Description

MSI Multi Sheet InserterX- Part

Description

MVPSMid (or Multi) Voltage

Power Supply

X- Part

Description

N Neutral General TermSynonym for Common, Ground (GND, G) & also

Earth (E)

NASGNorth American

Solutions Group Organization

NC Not Connected X- Terminology Also used to abbreviate the slang term "Not Cool".

NC Normally Closed X- Terminology

NO Normally Open X- Terminology

NVM Non Volatile MemoryX- Service

Manual TermMemory settings.

OEMOrginal Equipment

ManufacturerGeneral Term

OF Other Faults X- ServiceManual Term

Other Faults are found in Section 2 of most currentmanuals after the Status Indicator RAPs.

OGMOn-Going

Maintenance

X- Service

Manual Term

ORN Orange Wire Color Orange wire in a wiring diagram.


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OTPROM

One Time

Programmable Read

Only M

Electrical Term

PC Personal Computer General Term

PCLPrinter Control

LanguageElectrical Term

Computer language developed by HP for sending

data to a printer.

PCSPublications Comment

Sheet

X- Service

Manual Term

(a form used to give feedback on Service Manual

Accuracy / mistakes etc.)

PINK Pink Wire Color Pink wire in a wiring diagram

PJ (P/J) Plug Jack X- TerminologyRefers to an electrical connection at which to

measure as instructed.

PL Parts List X- ServiceManual Term Usually section 5 in the service manuals, Explodedparts diagrams.

POPart of (Assembly

Name)

X- Service

Manual Term

PWB Printed Wiring BoardX- Part

Description

Logic boards, power supplies etc. (doesn't mean

"Power Board" as many assume)

PWBAPrinted Wiring Board

Assembly

X- Part

Description

Logic boards, power supplies etc. (doesn't mean

"Power Board Assembly" as many assume)

PWMPulse Width

ModulationX- Terminology

PWS Portable Work Station X- Terminology

QSemi-Conductor or

SensorX- Terminology

Sensors are given a number in the manual with Q as

the prefix (I.e.Q7).

R/EReduction /

EnlargementGeneral Term

RAMRandom Access

MemoryElectrical Term Readable, writable memory circuit.

RAPRepair Analysis

Procedure

X- Service

Manual Term

Usually Section 2 of the Service Manual, RAPs are

the flow charts to troubleshoot specific problems.

RDHRecirculating

Document Handler

X- Part

Description

Similar functions to ADF, ADH, DADF, SDF with subtle

differences.

RED Red Wire Color Red wire in a wiring diagram.

RED Reduction X- Terminology

REP Repair Procedure X- Service Section 4 of most current manuals, explains how to


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upgrades/changes Manual Term of #'s), the #'s marked are the Tag's which the

machine has installed in it.

TE Trail Edge of Copy X- Terminology Opposite of LE

TM Tray ModuleX- Part

Description

An optional module on some models which adds

extra paper drawers.

TP Test Point X- TerminologyTest Points are marked on the boards to help in

diagnosing problems.

TTM Two Tray ModuleX- Part

Description

Used on 5018 style, the drawer with 2 paper sources

in it, not used for duplexing.

TUI Textual User InterfaceX- Part

Description

A Message Display offered as a less expensive

alternative to the touchscreens or Graphical User

Interface (GUI) on the 5837/45/55 machines.

UI User Interface Part Description Part of the Control Console

UMUnscheduled

Maintenance

X- Service

Manual Term

USB Universal Serial BusElectrical

Component

Used on 5018 style, the drawer with 2 paper sources

in it, not used for duplexing.

USCOUnited States

Customer OperationsX- Division

USOUnited States

OperationsX- Division

V Voltage Electrical Term

VACVolts Alternating

CurrentElectrical Term Measurement of voltage (current).

VDC Volts Direct Current Electrical Term Measurement of voltage (current).

VIO Violet Wire Color Violet wire in a wiring diagram.

W/ With X- TerminologyOften used to say a machine is "With" a particular

Tag upgrade (for example: W/ TAG 5)

W/O Without X- TerminologyOften used to say a machine is "Without" a

particular Tag upgrade (for example: W/O TAG 5)

WCWorkCentre / Work

Center

X- Model #

Terminology

For example WC 265 = WorkCentre 265... a recent

model in the C35 style which has both copying and

printing ability.

WCP WorkCentre ProX- Model #

Terminology

(i.e. WCP55 = WorkCentre Pro 55... for example. Pro

machines are in some cases the more advanced

models in a group of models with more


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multifunction features such as scanning images to a

computer.

WHT White Wire Color White wire in a wiring diagram

X- XeroxOur own

acronym

Short for Xerox which is a registered trademark of

Xerox Corp. (The Parts Drop is not affiliated with

Xerox Corp.)

XBRA Xerox Brasil X- Division

XC United States RetailX- Model #

Terminology

example: XC23 model is sold by a separate market

from the XDL23 (US Dealers)

XCL Xerox Canada Limited X- Division

XDL United States DealersX- Model #

Terminology

example: XDL23 model is sold by a separate market

from the XC23 (US Dealers)

XLXerox Limited

(Europe)X- Division Formerly Rank Xerox (RX), European market.

XLA Xerox Latin America X- Division

Y/G Yellow & Green Wire ColorYellow & Green striped wire in a wiring diagram (also

abbreviated G/Y)

YEL Yellow Wire Color Yellow wire in a wiring diagram.

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