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...1-7 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 ... 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
...1-7 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 ... 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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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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...Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory card ■ Up to two 550-Sheet feeders ■ 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 Resources You can obtain information regarding your printer...
...Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64 MB memory card, 128 MB memory card ■ Up to two 550-Sheet feeders ■ 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 Resources You can obtain information regarding your printer...
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... PCL. Xerox makes driver installation easy with your printer or go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Available Printer Drivers Xerox provides drivers for mobile professionals who travel to multiple locations and need to print to different printers. 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...
... PCL. Xerox makes driver installation easy with your printer or go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Available Printer Drivers Xerox provides drivers for mobile professionals who travel to multiple locations and need to print to different printers. 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...
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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 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 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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... IS: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. Launch your computer if the printer needs attention. Use your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support.....xxx.xxx). 3. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with Windows, automatically checks the printer status and sends instant notification to fix the printer. Whenever the printer is unable to print your printer to access PhaserSMART technical support.
... IS: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. Launch your computer if the printer needs attention. Use your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support.....xxx.xxx). 3. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with Windows, automatically checks the printer status and sends instant notification to fix the printer. Whenever the printer is unable to print your printer to access PhaserSMART technical support.
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..., but PostScript jobs disable tray switching when a specific tray has been selected as the paper source. Note The driver overrides the front panel settings and CentreWare IS for tray selection. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-16 Using CentreWare IS To select a default tray: 1. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen...
..., but PostScript jobs disable tray switching when a specific tray has been selected as the paper source. Note The driver overrides the front panel settings and CentreWare IS for tray selection. Select Printer Defaults. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-16 Using CentreWare IS To select a default tray: 1. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen...
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...the drop-down arrow in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-20 Select the Web Server folder on the left sidebar. 5. Right-click the 4500 printer, then select Properties. 3. Select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Click Print... List of Available Fonts To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts, use: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CenterWare IS ■ The printer driver Using the Printer's Front Panel To print either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the OK button to print...
...the drop-down arrow in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-20 Select the Web Server folder on the left sidebar. 5. Right-click the 4500 printer, then select Properties. 3. Select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Click Print... List of Available Fonts To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts, use: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CenterWare IS ■ The printer driver Using the Printer's Front Panel To print either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the OK button to print...
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... printer. Select the CentreWare Font Management Utility. 6. Under Printers, select your printer's zone. Select Printer Utilities from Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. 1. Double-click the .exe file icon on your desktop. 7. Note If you like?" 3. Click the arrow next to www.xerox.com/office/drivers...list of fonts to install the font manager. Double-click the Apple Printer Utility icon (in the list of installed fonts and their locations, then click Add. 5. Click Open Printer. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-22 Save the .exe file to launch the utility. 2. You...
... printer. Select the CentreWare Font Management Utility. 6. Under Printers, select your printer's zone. Select Printer Utilities from Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. 1. Double-click the .exe file icon on your desktop. 7. Note If you like?" 3. Click the arrow next to www.xerox.com/office/drivers...list of fonts to install the font manager. Double-click the Apple Printer Utility icon (in the list of installed fonts and their locations, then click Add. 5. Click Open Printer. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-22 Save the .exe file to launch the utility. 2. You...
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...4. Caution If you change the type of paper in a tray, you Phaser 4500 must change it as 3 x 5 in. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Basic Printing This topic includes: ■ "Loading Paper in Tray 1" on... page 2-11 ■ "Loading Paper in Trays 2-4" on page 2-15 ■ "Factors Affecting Printer Performance" on the front panel to match the paper that you loaded. Load paper in the printer driver... the printer from the application's Print dialog box. Copyright © 2004...
...4. Caution If you change the type of paper in a tray, you Phaser 4500 must change it as 3 x 5 in. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Basic Printing This topic includes: ■ "Loading Paper in Tray 1" on... page 2-11 ■ "Loading Paper in Trays 2-4" on page 2-15 ■ "Factors Affecting Printer Performance" on the front panel to match the paper that you loaded. Load paper in the printer driver... the printer from the application's Print dialog box. Copyright © 2004...
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Basic Printing 5. Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to view the online help. Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to the back of the printer. 4500-077 7. Set the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel. Phaser 4500 4500-020 Note For more information about printing options and other specialty media. 4500-088 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-17
Basic Printing 5. Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to view the online help. Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to the back of the printer. 4500-077 7. Set the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel. Phaser 4500 4500-020 Note For more information about printing options and other specialty media. 4500-088 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-17
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... 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-19 In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for a particular job, change the driver settings before printing that job. 1. Click the OK button to the printer. Make selections from the driver tabs. Select the Phaser 4500 printer for ...for specific printing options. 5. Make selections from the driver tabs. Click the OK button to use True 1200 x 1200 dpi printquality mode for most jobs, set this setting in printer settings. 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Adjusting Printing Options This topic includes: ■ "...
... 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-19 In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for a particular job, change the driver settings before printing that job. 1. Click the OK button to the printer. Make selections from the driver tabs. Select the Phaser 4500 printer for ...for specific printing options. 5. Make selections from the driver tabs. Click the OK button to use True 1200 x 1200 dpi printquality mode for most jobs, set this setting in printer settings. 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Adjusting Printing Options This topic includes: ■ "...
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Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings Operating System Driver Tab/Dialog Box Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Layout tab Advanced dialog box Paper/Quality tab Output ...Printer Features (Edge-to-Edge Printing, Image Smoothing, Separation Page Source, Separation Page) ■ Paper Type ■ Paper Size ■ Tray Selection ■ Cover Pages ■ Print Quality ■ Paper Destination ■ Separation Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer ...
Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings Operating System Driver Tab/Dialog Box Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Layout tab Advanced dialog box Paper/Quality tab Output ...Printer Features (Edge-to-Edge Printing, Image Smoothing, Separation Page Source, Separation Page) ■ Paper Type ■ Paper Size ■ Tray Selection ■ Cover Pages ■ Print Quality ■ Paper Destination ■ Separation Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer ...
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Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating System Windows 98 or Windows Me Driver Tab/Dialog Box Setup tab Output Options tab Printing Options ■ Paper Type ■ Paper size ■ Tray Selection ■ Orientation ■ Print on 1 Side or Print on 2 Sides ■ Print Quality ■ Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-21
Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating System Windows 98 or Windows Me Driver Tab/Dialog Box Setup tab Output Options tab Printing Options ■ Paper Type ■ Paper size ■ Tray Selection ■ Orientation ■ Print on 1 Side or Print on 2 Sides ■ Print Quality ■ Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-21
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Adjusting Printing Options Windows PCL Driver Settings Operating System Driver Tab Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server ... ■ Notify Me When My Job Completes ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ Separation Pages ■ PrintingScout ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links ■ Orientation ■ Print on Both Sides (Duplex) ■ Paper Type ■ ...Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ PrintingScout ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-22
Adjusting Printing Options Windows PCL Driver Settings Operating System Driver Tab Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server ... ■ Notify Me When My Job Completes ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ Separation Pages ■ PrintingScout ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links ■ Orientation ■ Print on Both Sides (Duplex) ■ Paper Type ■ ...Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Proof, Saved, Secure Printing ■ PrintingScout ■ Printer Information Pages ■ Helpful Web Links Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-22
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.... Select the desired printing options from Summary of all printer driver settings Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-23 Note In Macintosh OS X, click Save Preset on the printer driver tab to save each with its own distinctive name and printer settings. With the document open in the Presets list.... Job (Mac) To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to print the job. Click Print to the printer. 1. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in your application, click File, then click...
.... Select the desired printing options from Summary of all printer driver settings Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-23 Note In Macintosh OS X, click Save Preset on the printer driver tab to save each with its own distinctive name and printer settings. With the document open in the Presets list.... Job (Mac) To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to print the job. Click Print to the printer. 1. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in your application, click File, then click...
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Adjusting Printing Options Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating System Mac OS 9.x Driver Drop-Down Title General Background Printing Color Matching Cover Page Font Settings Job Logging Layout Save as File Print Quality Job Type Advanced Options 1 Advanced ... Sets ■ Edge-to-Edge Printing ■ Media Mismatch Policy ■ Separation Page Source ■ Separation Page ■ Last Page Paper Source ■ Draft Mode Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-24
Adjusting Printing Options Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating System Mac OS 9.x Driver Drop-Down Title General Background Printing Color Matching Cover Page Font Settings Job Logging Layout Save as File Print Quality Job Type Advanced Options 1 Advanced ... Sets ■ Edge-to-Edge Printing ■ Media Mismatch Policy ■ Separation Page Source ■ Separation Page ■ Last Page Paper Source ■ Draft Mode Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-24
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Produces crisp, bright prints. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-25 Produces superior text resolution. Recommended for high-speed printing. This mode takes longer to process and print than 600 x 600 dpi. Print-Quality Mode 600 x 600 dpi True 1200 x 1200 dpi To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me...
Produces crisp, bright prints. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-25 Produces superior text resolution. Recommended for high-speed printing. This mode takes longer to process and print than 600 x 600 dpi. Print-Quality Mode 600 x 600 dpi True 1200 x 1200 dpi To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me...
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...14 in. 60 - 216 g/m2 (16 - 130 lb.) Binding Preferences Use the printer driver to select Portrait or Landscape orientation for the images on your printer to Reference/Printing/Basic Printing on Long Edge To perform automatic 2-sided printing: 1. ...Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Guidelines ■ A duplex unit must be upgraded to include this feature. ■ To print a 2-sided document, verify that you print 2-sided jobs, select the binding preference which determines how the pages turn. The 4500B and 4500N configurations may be installed on the page. Copyright © 2004 Xerox...
...14 in. 60 - 216 g/m2 (16 - 130 lb.) Binding Preferences Use the printer driver to select Portrait or Landscape orientation for the images on your printer to Reference/Printing/Basic Printing on Long Edge To perform automatic 2-sided printing: 1. ...Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Guidelines ■ A duplex unit must be upgraded to include this feature. ■ To print a 2-sided document, verify that you print 2-sided jobs, select the binding preference which determines how the pages turn. The 4500B and 4500N configurations may be installed on the page. Copyright © 2004 Xerox...
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... Click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind. 2-Sided Printing 2. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to bind. Select File, then select Print. 2. Click the Binding icon that matches the edge to... print. Setting the Printer Driver for 2-Sided Printing Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me 1. Select or deselect Bind On ... Pages Per Sheet drop-down list. Select File, then select Print. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-27 Select Print on Short Edge.
... Click the Binding icon that matches the edge to bind. 2-Sided Printing 2. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to bind. Select File, then select Print. 2. Click the Binding icon that matches the edge to... print. Setting the Printer Driver for 2-Sided Printing Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me 1. Select or deselect Bind On ... Pages Per Sheet drop-down list. Select File, then select Print. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-27 Select Print on Short Edge.