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... Menu Map 1-7 Information Pages 1-7 Sample Pages 1-8 Printer Drivers 1-9 Available Printer Drivers 1-9 Printer Driver Features 1-10 Managing Your Printer 1-11 Printer's IP Address 1-11 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-11 PhaserSMART 1-12 PrintingScout 1-12 Printer Settings 1-13 Accessing the Startup Page 1-13 Accessing Power...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...
... Menu Map 1-7 Information Pages 1-7 Sample Pages 1-8 Printer Drivers 1-9 Available Printer Drivers 1-9 Printer Driver Features 1-10 Managing Your Printer 1-11 Printer's IP Address 1-11 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-11 PhaserSMART 1-12 PrintingScout 1-12 Printer Settings 1-13 Accessing the Startup Page 1-13 Accessing Power...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...
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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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... Novell NetWare 3-36 Configuration Software for Shipment 4-37 Additional Resources 4-38 Support 4-38 infoSMART 4-38 Web Links 4-38 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iv Open Top Cover to Clear 4-7 Jam at the Tray 4-10 Jam at the Top Cover 4-14 Jam at the... 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 NetWare Networks 3-36 Quick Setup 3-36 Advanced Setup 3-36 NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x, and NetWare 6.x Print...
... Novell NetWare 3-36 Configuration Software for Shipment 4-37 Additional Resources 4-38 Support 4-38 infoSMART 4-38 Web Links 4-38 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer iv Open Top Cover to Clear 4-7 Jam at the Tray 4-10 Jam at the Top Cover 4-14 Jam at the... 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 NetWare Networks 3-36 Quick Setup 3-36 Advanced Setup 3-36 NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x, and NetWare 6.x Print...
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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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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. All Rights Reserved. 1-1
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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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Parallel cable connection 2. Duplex unit 7. 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. On/Off switch 5. Print cartridge 10. Configuration card...
Parallel cable connection 2. Duplex unit 7. 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. On/Off switch 5. Print cartridge 10. Configuration card...
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... ■ 500-Sheet stacker ■ Internal hard drive with printer (User Documentation CD-ROM) www.xerox.com/office www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART www.phaserSMART.com www.xerox.com/office/4500support ■ Front panel ■ CentreWare IS ■ Printer Driver Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-4 Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory...
... ■ 500-Sheet stacker ■ Internal hard drive with printer (User Documentation CD-ROM) www.xerox.com/office www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART www.phaserSMART.com www.xerox.com/office/4500support ■ Front panel ■ CentreWare IS ■ Printer Driver Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-4 Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory...
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Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Go to change printer and network settings. 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...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. All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Go to change printer and network settings. 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...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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...Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Cancel button Cancels the current print job. 5. Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Back button Returns to print Blinking red = Error condition 78 Steady red = Startup sequence 2. The Graphic Display has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer... Six button cluster Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 1. Status Indicator LED: Blinking green = Printer is busy or in Standby mode Phaser 4500 Steady green = Ready to print or Power Saver mode Blinking yellow = Warning, continues to ...
...Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Cancel button Cancels the current print job. 5. Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Back button Returns to print Blinking red = Error condition 78 Steady red = Startup sequence 2. The Graphic Display has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer... Six button cluster Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 1. Status Indicator LED: Blinking green = Printer is busy or in Standby mode Phaser 4500 Steady green = Ready to print or Power Saver mode Blinking yellow = Warning, continues to ...
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... information pages that page. Select Menu Map, then press the OK button to solve the problem. 1 2 Phaser 4500 Print Icon 4500-075 There are a number of information pages accessible through the front panel. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Note Print the "Menu Map" to see other information pages available for more information about the...
... information pages that page. Select Menu Map, then press the OK button to solve the problem. 1 2 Phaser 4500 Print Icon 4500-075 There are a number of information pages accessible through the front panel. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Note Print the "Menu Map" to see other information pages available for more information about the...
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Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. To print sample pages: 1. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Front Panel 3.
Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. To print sample pages: 1. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Front Panel 3.
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... requiring PCL. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. This is recommended to different printers. All Rights Reserved. 1-9 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 any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver (Windows...
... requiring PCL. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. This is recommended to different printers. All Rights Reserved. 1-9 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 any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver (Windows...
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Printer Drivers Printer Driver Features The following table displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. Note All features shown are both PCL and PostScript unless noted. Feature Separation Pages Cover Pages ...; ▼ ▼ 1 PostScript only ● = Supported ■ = Must have duplex unit (DT 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 are both PCL and PostScript unless noted. Feature Separation Pages Cover Pages ...; ▼ ▼ 1 PostScript only ● = Supported ■ = Must have duplex unit (DT 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
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...printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to communicate directly with a web browser. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer...Printer's IP Address You need your printer's IP address: 1. Select Printer Identification, then press the OK button. 3. With CentreWare IS you get the best quality prints from your printer... (IS) CentreWare IS is available on the printer. Note The information in the browser's Address field...
...printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to communicate directly with a web browser. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer...Printer's IP Address You need your printer's IP address: 1. Select Printer Identification, then press the OK button. 3. With CentreWare IS you get the best quality prints from your printer... (IS) CentreWare IS is available on the printer. Note The information in the browser's Address field...
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..., and proposes a solution. Launch your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to your printer driver and available only with your computer if the printer needs attention. If the problem is an...the printer is unable to print your printer to fix the printer. Use your default web browser to send diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launching PhaserSMART from your document, the printer ...
..., and proposes a solution. Launch your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to your printer driver and available only with your computer if the printer needs attention. If the problem is an...the printer is unable to print your printer to fix the printer. Use your default web browser to send diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launching PhaserSMART from your document, the printer ...
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...To turn on/off the automatic printing of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Enter your web browser. 2. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■ "Accessing Power Saver" on page 1-...the Printer Startup Page drop-down list to change the setting. 7. You can turn on /off the "Startup Page" use either: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CentreWare IS Using the Printer's Front Panel To turn off the Startup Page: 1. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation....
...To turn on/off the automatic printing of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Enter your web browser. 2. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■ "Accessing Power Saver" on page 1-...the Printer Startup Page drop-down list to change the setting. 7. You can turn on /off the "Startup Page" use either: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CentreWare IS Using the Printer's Front Panel To turn off the Startup Page: 1. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation....
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... Menu drop-down . Select Properties. 4. Launch your printer's IP address in the front panel that the printer is sent to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 Using CentereWare IS To set front...
... Menu drop-down . Select Properties. 4. Launch your printer's IP address in the front panel that the printer is sent to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 Using CentereWare IS To set front...
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... field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Select Properties. 4. Select the General folder on another type or size of the page. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Scroll to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray. Enter your web browser. ... the length of None, the printer does not wait for you to load paper before printing. If you select a value of time you want the printer to wait for paper to the desired timeout value. Launch your printer's IP address in Timeout Settings. Printer Settings 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-15
... field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Select Properties. 4. Select the General folder on another type or size of the page. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Scroll to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray. Enter your web browser. ... the length of None, the printer does not wait for you to load paper before printing. If you select a value of time you want the printer to wait for paper to the desired timeout value. Launch your printer's IP address in Timeout Settings. Printer Settings 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-15