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...Novell Directory Services® are registered trademarks, and IPX™ and Novell Distributed Print Services™ are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of Monotype Corporation. This product uses code for energy efficiency. Copyright protection claimed...174; and HP-GL® are registered U.S. The ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Corporation. Windows® and Windows NT® ...
...Novell Directory Services® are registered trademarks, and IPX™ and Novell Distributed Print Services™ are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of Monotype Corporation. This product uses code for energy efficiency. Copyright protection claimed...174; and HP-GL® are registered U.S. The ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Corporation. Windows® and Windows NT® ...
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... System 1-15 Accessing Load Paper Timeout 1-15 Selecting Tray Settings 1-16 Adjusting Front Panel Brightness 1-17 Adjusting Front Panel Contrast 1-18 Changing Printer Language 1-18 Fonts 1-19 Types of Fonts 1-19 Resident Printer Fonts 1-19 Viewing a List of Available Fonts 1-19 Printing a List of Available Fonts 1-20 Downloading Fonts 1-21 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer i
... System 1-15 Accessing Load Paper Timeout 1-15 Selecting Tray Settings 1-16 Adjusting Front Panel Brightness 1-17 Adjusting Front Panel Contrast 1-18 Changing Printer Language 1-18 Fonts 1-19 Types of Fonts 1-19 Resident Printer Fonts 1-19 Viewing a List of Available Fonts 1-19 Printing a List of Available Fonts 1-20 Downloading Fonts 1-21 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer i
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... Tray Setup 2-2 Supported Papers 2-6 Paper Weights 2-7 Paper Usage Guidelines 2-9 Paper Storage Guidelines 2-9 Paper that May Damage Your Printer 2-10 Basic Printing 2-11 Loading Paper in Tray 1 2-11 Loading Paper in Trays 2-4 2-15 Factors Affecting Printer Performance 2-18 Adjusting Printing Options 2-19 Setting Printing Options 2-19 Selecting Properties for an Individual Job (Mac...from Tray 1 2-34 Printing Labels from Trays 1-4 2-36 Printing Greeting Cards from Trays 1-4 2-37 Custom Size Paper 2-39 Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1-4 2-39 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer ii
... Tray Setup 2-2 Supported Papers 2-6 Paper Weights 2-7 Paper Usage Guidelines 2-9 Paper Storage Guidelines 2-9 Paper that May Damage Your Printer 2-10 Basic Printing 2-11 Loading Paper in Tray 1 2-11 Loading Paper in Trays 2-4 2-15 Factors Affecting Printer Performance 2-18 Adjusting Printing Options 2-19 Setting Printing Options 2-19 Selecting Properties for an Individual Job (Mac...from Tray 1 2-34 Printing Labels from Trays 1-4 2-36 Printing Greeting Cards from Trays 1-4 2-37 Custom Size Paper 2-39 Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1-4 2-39 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer ii
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... Secure Print Jobs 2-48 Supplies and Recycling 2-50 Supplies 2-50 Recycling 2-50 3 Connections and Networks Connections and IP Address 3-2 Printer Setup 3-2 Connection Setup 3-6 Printer Management Software 3-10 Using CentreWare Software 3-10 Using Printer Management Features 3-12 Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 3-15 Preliminary Steps 3-15 Quick CD-ROM Install Steps... or Using TCP/IP or AppleTalk for Mac OS X, Version 10.1 or Higher . . 3-33 Macintosh Troubleshooting (Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 and 10.2) . . . 3-34 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iii
... Secure Print Jobs 2-48 Supplies and Recycling 2-50 Supplies 2-50 Recycling 2-50 3 Connections and Networks Connections and IP Address 3-2 Printer Setup 3-2 Connection Setup 3-6 Printer Management Software 3-10 Using CentreWare Software 3-10 Using Printer Management Features 3-12 Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 3-15 Preliminary Steps 3-15 Quick CD-ROM Install Steps... or Using TCP/IP or AppleTalk for Mac OS X, Version 10.1 or Higher . . 3-33 Macintosh Troubleshooting (Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 and 10.2) . . . 3-34 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iii
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... the Outside of the Printer 4-30 Front Panel Messages 4-31 Status Messages 4-31 Error and Warnings 4-31 Moving and Repacking the Printer 4-36 Precautions for Moving the Printer 4-36 Moving the Printer Within the Office 4-37 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 4-37 Additional Resources 4-38 Support 4-38 infoSMART 4-38 Web Links 4-38 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iv
... the Outside of the Printer 4-30 Front Panel Messages 4-31 Status Messages 4-31 Error and Warnings 4-31 Moving and Repacking the Printer 4-36 Precautions for Moving the Printer 4-36 Moving the Printer Within the Office 4-37 Preparing the Printer for Shipment 4-37 Additional Resources 4-38 Support 4-38 infoSMART 4-38 Web Links 4-38 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iv
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A User Safety B Warranty C Printer Specifications (English Only) D Regulatory Information (English Only) E Material Safety Data Sheet (English Only) F Product Recycling and Disposal (English Only) Index Contents Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer v
A User Safety B Warranty C Printer Specifications (English Only) D Regulatory Information (English Only) E Material Safety Data Sheet (English Only) F Product Recycling and Disposal (English Only) Index Contents Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer v
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All Rights Reserved. 1-1 Features Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer This section includes: ■ "Printer Tour" on page 1-2 ■ "Front Panel" on page 1-5 ■ "Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Managing Your Printer" on page 1-11 ■ "Printer Settings" on page 1-13 ■ "Fonts" on page 1-19 ■ "Registering Your Printer" on page 1-24 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. 1-1 Features Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer This section includes: ■ "Printer Tour" on page 1-2 ■ "Front Panel" on page 1-5 ■ "Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Managing Your Printer" on page 1-11 ■ "Printer Settings" on page 1-13 ■ "Fonts" on page 1-19 ■ "Registering Your Printer" on page 1-24 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation.
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... Speed (Pages Per Minute) Hard Drive PostScript and PCL Fonts 4500B 36 Optional Standard 4500N 36 Optional Standard 4500DT 36 Optional Standard 4500DX 36 Standard Standard Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Tour This topic includes: ■ "Printer Features" on page 1-2 ■ "Available Configurations" on page 1-2 ■ "Front View" on page 1-3 ■...
... Speed (Pages Per Minute) Hard Drive PostScript and PCL Fonts 4500B 36 Optional Standard 4500N 36 Optional Standard 4500DT 36 Optional Standard 4500DX 36 Standard Standard Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Tour This topic includes: ■ "Printer Features" on page 1-2 ■ "Available Configurations" on page 1-2 ■ "Front View" on page 1-3 ■...
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.../Off switch 5. Duplex unit 7. Tray 2 10 6. Optional Tray 4 9 8. Configuration card 5. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 Printer Tour Configurations (Continued) Features 550-Sheet Feeder 500-Sheet Stacker Automatic 2-Sided Printing (Duplex) 4500B Optional Optional Optional Printer Configuration 4500N Optional Optional Optional 4500DT Standard Optional Standard 4500DX Standard Standard Standard Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power receptacle...
.../Off switch 5. Duplex unit 7. Tray 2 10 6. Optional Tray 4 9 8. Configuration card 5. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 Printer Tour Configurations (Continued) Features 550-Sheet Feeder 500-Sheet Stacker Automatic 2-Sided Printing (Duplex) 4500B Optional Optional Optional Printer Configuration 4500N Optional Optional Optional 4500DT Standard Optional Standard 4500DX Standard Standard Standard Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power receptacle...
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... the Phaser 4500 Laser Printer. Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Resources You can obtain information regarding your printer and its capabilities from the following sources: Information Setup Guide Quick Reference Guide Warranty Reference Guide Printer Management ...unit ■ 550-Sheet tray ■ Upgrade kit For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to confirm that the option has been installed correctly. Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory card ■ ...
... the Phaser 4500 Laser Printer. Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Resources You can obtain information regarding your printer and its capabilities from the following sources: Information Setup Guide Quick Reference Guide Warranty Reference Guide Printer Management ...unit ■ 550-Sheet tray ■ Upgrade kit For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to confirm that the option has been installed correctly. Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory card ■ ...
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Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Front Panel This topic includes: ■ "Front Panel Features" on page 1-5 ■ "Front Panel Layout" on page 1-6 ■ "Error and Warning Messages" on page 1-7 ■ "... 1-7 ■ "Menu Map" on page 1-7 ■ "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation CD-ROM for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access tools and information pages to help...
Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Front Panel This topic includes: ■ "Front Panel Features" on page 1-5 ■ "Front Panel Layout" on page 1-6 ■ "Error and Warning Messages" on page 1-7 ■ "... 1-7 ■ "Menu Map" on page 1-7 ■ "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation CD-ROM for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access tools and information pages to help...
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... menus. 3. The Graphic Display has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer. ■ The bottom section displays the front panel menus and information text. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Up Arrow button Scrolls upward through the menus. 8. OK button...
... menus. 3. The Graphic Display has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer. ■ The bottom section displays the front panel menus and information text. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Up Arrow button Scrolls upward through the menus. 8. OK button...
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... error or warning message. To print information pages: 1. Access these pages from your printer. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Press the i button (2) for more information about the error or warning message and...
... error or warning message. To print information pages: 1. Access these pages from your printer. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Press the i button (2) for more information about the error or warning message and...
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Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. To print sample pages: 1. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Front Panel 3. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2.
Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. To print sample pages: 1. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Front Panel 3. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2.
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... driver features, go to your printer features. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on page 1-10 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. Xerox makes driver installation easy with your printer or go to any...
... driver features, go to your printer features. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on page 1-10 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. Xerox makes driver installation easy with your printer or go to any...
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... or DX configuration) ◆ = Must have hard drive ▲ = Only available when your printer is connected to your computer via a network ▼ = Must have 500-Sheet stacker Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-10 Printer Drivers Printer Driver Features The following table displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. Note All features shown...
... or DX configuration) ◆ = Must have hard drive ▲ = Only available when your printer is connected to your computer via a network ▼ = Must have 500-Sheet stacker Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-10 Printer Drivers Printer Driver Features The following table displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. Note All features shown...
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...printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note the printer's IP Address. Enter your printer's IP address) to Reference/Connections & Networks/ Printer... printers. CentreWare IS runs on any TCP/IP enabled computer with an embedded web server on the printer. Select Printer ...printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to identify your web browser. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer...
...printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note the printer's IP Address. Enter your printer's IP address) to Reference/Connections & Networks/ Printer... printers. CentreWare IS runs on any TCP/IP enabled computer with an embedded web server on the printer. Select Printer ...printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to identify your web browser. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer...
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...Xerox Customer Support. Whenever the printer is not resolved with Windows, automatically checks the printer status and sends instant notification to your printer to send diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Launching PhaserSMART from your computer if the printer... needs attention. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to fix the printer. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launch your printer driver and available only with the solution,...
...Xerox Customer Support. Whenever the printer is not resolved with Windows, automatically checks the printer status and sends instant notification to your printer to send diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Launching PhaserSMART from your computer if the printer... needs attention. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to fix the printer. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launch your printer driver and available only with the solution,...
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....xxx.xxx). 3. Select Properties. 4. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Press the OK button to change the setting. Using CentreWare IS To turn off the Startup Page... © 2004 Xerox Corporation. The end of the page. The Startup Page is turned on the left sidebar. 5. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Select the General folder on or reset. You can turn on /off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page": 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic ...
....xxx.xxx). 3. Select Properties. 4. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Press the OK button to change the setting. Using CentreWare IS To turn off the Startup Page... © 2004 Xerox Corporation. The end of the page. The Startup Page is turned on the left sidebar. 5. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Select the General folder on or reset. You can turn on /off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page": 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic ...
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... press the OK button. 4. Select Information Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Launch your printer's IP address in the front panel that the printer is sent to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 In this mode, most printer electrical systems are shut down list. ■ Select On to have all menus available...
... press the OK button. 4. Select Information Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Launch your printer's IP address in the front panel that the printer is sent to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 In this mode, most printer electrical systems are shut down list. ■ Select On to have all menus available...