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Top View 1 Printer Tour 1 234 2 1. Ink 2. Options ■ Two RAM slots, supporting 128 Mbytes and 256 Mbytes memory cards ■ Two 525-Sheet Feeders ■ Internal hard drive Upgrades ■ Phaser 8400B to 8400BD ■ Phaser 8400B to 8400N ■ Phaser 8400N to 8400DP ■ Phaser 8400N to 8400DX ■ Phaser 8400DP to 8400DX For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to www.xerox.com/office/8400supplies. Ink bin 8400-087 Printer Options and Upgrades Options and upgrades are available for the Phaser 8400 printer. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-5
Top View 1 Printer Tour 1 234 2 1. Ink 2. Options ■ Two RAM slots, supporting 128 Mbytes and 256 Mbytes memory cards ■ Two 525-Sheet Feeders ■ Internal hard drive Upgrades ■ Phaser 8400B to 8400BD ■ Phaser 8400B to 8400N ■ Phaser 8400N to 8400DP ■ Phaser 8400N to 8400DX ■ Phaser 8400DP to 8400DX For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to www.xerox.com/office/8400supplies. Ink bin 8400-087 Printer Options and Upgrades Options and upgrades are available for the Phaser 8400 printer. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-5
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... image quality. This results in bright, vivid colors in solid fill areas, good detail in unison with printer (User Documentation CD-ROM) www.xerox.com/office www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART www.phaserSMART www.xerox.com/office/support ■ Front panel ■ CentreWare IS ■ Printer Driver Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-6 For more information about color and your printer and its capabilities from the following sources: Information Setup Guide Quick...
... image quality. This results in bright, vivid colors in solid fill areas, good detail in unison with printer (User Documentation CD-ROM) www.xerox.com/office www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART www.phaserSMART www.xerox.com/office/support ■ Front panel ■ CentreWare IS ■ Printer Driver Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-6 For more information about color and your printer and its capabilities from the following sources: Information Setup Guide Quick...
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... to turn Intelligent Ready Mode on another type or size of the screen. Enter your print job is not loaded in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Launch your web browser. 2. Note Although the front panel selections only allow you to schedule warmup/standby settings: 1. Accessing Load Paper Timeout When your printer's IP address in the printer, the printer's front panel displays a message requesting you to load the appropriate paper.
... to turn Intelligent Ready Mode on another type or size of the screen. Enter your print job is not loaded in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Launch your web browser. 2. Note Although the front panel selections only allow you to schedule warmup/standby settings: 1. Accessing Load Paper Timeout When your printer's IP address in the printer, the printer's front panel displays a message requesting you to load the appropriate paper.
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... other specialty media from a new package. ■ Use Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies for vibrant, saturated prints with your Phaser 8400 Printer- Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Changing Paper This topic includes: ■ "Guidelines" on page 2-2 ■ "Tray Setup" on User Documentation CD-ROM. Tray 1 requires front panel settings for Each Other. All Rights Reserved. 2-2 They are Made for both paper type and size. Trays 2, 3, and 4 require front panel setting for this printer. For best results, use envelopes with plastic windows or...
... other specialty media from a new package. ■ Use Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies for vibrant, saturated prints with your Phaser 8400 Printer- Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Changing Paper This topic includes: ■ "Guidelines" on page 2-2 ■ "Tray Setup" on User Documentation CD-ROM. Tray 1 requires front panel settings for Each Other. All Rights Reserved. 2-2 They are Made for both paper type and size. Trays 2, 3, and 4 require front panel setting for this printer. For best results, use envelopes with plastic windows or...
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... Print-Quality Modes" on page 2-19 Setting Printing Options Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver. See the "Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems" table for a particular job, change the driver settings before printing that job. 1. Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. Click the OK button to save your printer. 3. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers. 2. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties. 4. Select the Phaser 8400 printer for use special settings for specific printing options...
... Print-Quality Modes" on page 2-19 Setting Printing Options Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver. See the "Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems" table for a particular job, change the driver settings before printing that job. 1. Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. Click the OK button to save your printer. 3. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers. 2. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties. 4. Select the Phaser 8400 printer for use special settings for specific printing options...
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... smoothest light colors. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver: On the Setup tab select a print quality mode. ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT PostScript driver: On the Paper/Quality tab, select a print-quality mode. ■ Mac OS 9 driver: In the Print dialog box, click General, select Print Quality from the menus and drop-down list, then select the Print Quality/Color tab. Type...
... smoothest light colors. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver: On the Setup tab select a print quality mode. ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT PostScript driver: On the Paper/Quality tab, select a print-quality mode. ■ Mac OS 9 driver: In the Print dialog box, click General, select Print Quality from the menus and drop-down list, then select the Print Quality/Color tab. Type...
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... planning to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. It should be printed on one side only. Leave paper in the original wrapper, and leave the packages in the printer driver. For more information, go to use. To order Phaser Professional Solid Ink High Resolution Photo Paper or other supplies, contact your local reseller or visit the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/office/supplies...
... planning to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. It should be printed on one side only. Leave paper in the original wrapper, and leave the packages in the printer driver. For more information, go to use. To order Phaser Professional Solid Ink High Resolution Photo Paper or other supplies, contact your local reseller or visit the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/office/supplies...
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... is the only ink designed and manufactured under strict quality controls by use of non-Xerox supplies or consumables, or the use with this coverage.) Routine Maintenance Items Routine maintenance items are printer parts or assemblies that have replacements on page 2-65 Supplies The printer's front panel displays status messages and warnings as the supply nears its replacement time. Note The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is low or needs to be...
... is the only ink designed and manufactured under strict quality controls by use of non-Xerox supplies or consumables, or the use with this coverage.) Routine Maintenance Items Routine maintenance items are printer parts or assemblies that have replacements on page 2-65 Supplies The printer's front panel displays status messages and warnings as the supply nears its replacement time. Note The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is low or needs to be...
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..., then click the Network icon. 2. USB Connection The USB connection requires a standard USB cable. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART to restart. If prompted, click OK to view these documents: ■ Windows 98: Document # 18215 ■ Windows 2000: Document # 22701 ■ Windows XP: Document # 53543 Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 3-4 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router (Gateway). 7. This cable is the connection type. 3. Verify that Ethernet...
..., then click the Network icon. 2. USB Connection The USB connection requires a standard USB cable. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART to restart. If prompted, click OK to view these documents: ■ Windows 98: Document # 18215 ■ Windows 2000: Document # 22701 ■ Windows XP: Document # 53543 Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 3-4 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router (Gateway). 7. This cable is the connection type. 3. Verify that Ethernet...
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... www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART to www.xerox.com/office/support. Parallel Connection Use an IEEE 1284 parallel printer cable-maximum length 10 feet (3 meters)-to create a desktop USB printer. Connections and IP Address Macintosh (OS 9.0.4 and Higher) A USB-connected printer does not display in the printers window. 6. Use the Desktop Printer Utility (version 1.2 or later) to connect your computer's and printer's parallel ports. Click the Add button. The printer is created during the installation process...
... www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART to www.xerox.com/office/support. Parallel Connection Use an IEEE 1284 parallel printer cable-maximum length 10 feet (3 meters)-to create a desktop USB printer. Connections and IP Address Macintosh (OS 9.0.4 and Higher) A USB-connected printer does not display in the printers window. 6. Use the Desktop Printer Utility (version 1.2 or later) to connect your computer's and printer's parallel ports. Click the Add button. The printer is created during the installation process...
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... the instructions provided to view Documents # 2562 and # 1886. Click the Add Printer button. 3. Other options are PS or AUTO. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART to Rendezvous. 4. Verify that you use EtherTalk, Macintosh computers do not require IP addresses. 1. Install the printer driver from the list that the drop-down list, the AppleTalk protocol is the selected network port. 3. Open the AppleTalk Control Panel...
... the instructions provided to view Documents # 2562 and # 1886. Click the Add Printer button. 3. Other options are PS or AUTO. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART to Rendezvous. 4. Verify that you use EtherTalk, Macintosh computers do not require IP addresses. 1. Install the printer driver from the list that the drop-down list, the AppleTalk protocol is the selected network port. 3. Open the AppleTalk Control Panel...
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.... The embedded web server in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on the network. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 3-10 Enables you can remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on a network . Printer Management Software CentreWare DP for NetWare CentreWare DP is easy-to upgrade your printer from your workstation. Feature Setup Wizard Advanced Setup Instant Status Remote Configuration and Management Printer Upgrades Benefit Provides a step-by CentreWare Web: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000...
.... The embedded web server in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on the network. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 3-10 Enables you can remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on a network . Printer Management Software CentreWare DP for NetWare CentreWare DP is easy-to upgrade your printer from your workstation. Feature Setup Wizard Advanced Setup Instant Status Remote Configuration and Management Printer Upgrades Benefit Provides a step-by CentreWare Web: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000...
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... settings. Completing the Printer Port TCP/IP After the port settings have completed the changes, click Finish to complete the printer-port setup. 2. Select your local area network, select Auto Printer Discovery, then click Refresh. Any errors detected in printer identification are displayed in the Enter a Printer Name or IP Address section. 3. In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window: ■ Enter a unique name for those installations using the automatic Printer Discovery feature 1. The Windows installer installs...
... settings. Completing the Printer Port TCP/IP After the port settings have completed the changes, click Finish to complete the printer-port setup. 2. Select your local area network, select Auto Printer Discovery, then click Refresh. Any errors detected in printer identification are displayed in the Enter a Printer Name or IP Address section. 3. In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window: ■ Enter a unique name for those installations using the automatic Printer Discovery feature 1. The Windows installer installs...
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... type of port being used ■ Desired Novell mode is set PDL to control how your software application. Review the "Configuration Page" and verify the following procedures (based on the type of the desired file server ■ PDL is set to Auto. Novell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services (NDPS/NEPS) To access Xerox printers in Bindery Mode for the CentreWare DP User Guide or see CentreWare DP Online Help. If the test page prints, no further system troubleshooting is used ), then print a test page...
... type of port being used ■ Desired Novell mode is set PDL to control how your software application. Review the "Configuration Page" and verify the following procedures (based on the type of the desired file server ■ PDL is set to Auto. Novell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services (NDPS/NEPS) To access Xerox printers in Bindery Mode for the CentreWare DP User Guide or see CentreWare DP Online Help. If the test page prints, no further system troubleshooting is used ), then print a test page...
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...; "Color Settings" on page 4-19 Your printer is designed to produce excellent results on your Phaser printer-your Phaser printer and Phaser media are Made for Each Other. If you observe printquality problems, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media. For suggestions on these pages to www.colorconnection.xerox.com. All Rights Reserved. 4-17 They are guaranteed to produce consistently high-quality color prints. For detailed, online support information, go to troubleshoot the problem. Paper Type For...
...; "Color Settings" on page 4-19 Your printer is designed to produce excellent results on your Phaser printer-your Phaser printer and Phaser media are Made for Each Other. If you observe printquality problems, use only Xerox Phaser Color Printing Media. For suggestions on these pages to www.colorconnection.xerox.com. All Rights Reserved. 4-17 They are guaranteed to produce consistently high-quality color prints. For detailed, online support information, go to troubleshoot the problem. Paper Type For...
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...; Keep ink in the United States and Canada. It is empty or at the printer's front panel. You must replace the kit when the front panel displays an error message that the maintenance kit is low or near the end of other than Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details. (Free Color Printer customers are ready to Reference/Troubleshooting/User...
...; Keep ink in the United States and Canada. It is empty or at the printer's front panel. You must replace the kit when the front panel displays an error message that the maintenance kit is low or near the end of other than Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details. (Free Color Printer customers are ready to Reference/Troubleshooting/User...
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... information such as error codes, print quality, media jams, software installation, networking, and more . Resource To link to product and supplies information, download printer drivers, view documents, and access support information: To access the troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support staff: To link to a color resource for printer issues such as interactive tutorials, color printing templates, helpful tips, and customized features to help available at www.xerox.com/office/support. The Troubleshooting tab in your web browser's Favorites...
... information such as error codes, print quality, media jams, software installation, networking, and more . Resource To link to product and supplies information, download printer drivers, view documents, and access support information: To access the troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support staff: To link to a color resource for printer issues such as interactive tutorials, color printing templates, helpful tips, and customized features to help available at www.xerox.com/office/support. The Troubleshooting tab in your web browser's Favorites...
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...Tray 1, 2-30 missing ink, 2-31 printing from Tray 1, 2-32 printing from Tray 2, 3, or 4, 2-34 printing single-sided, 2-7 storage, 2-30 unacceptable types, 2-31 using supported envelopes, 2-7 error messages, 1-8 errors and warning messages, 1-8, 4-32 Ethernet connection, 3-2 EtherTalk, 3-31 protocol, 3-2 extension cord, A-1 F fonts deleted, 1-22 download using the Apple Printer Utility, 1-23 downloading, 1-22 list fonts from a Mac, 1-22 print from front panel, 1-21 printer-resident, 1-20 printing, 1-21 removing, 1-23 supplement resident fonts, 1-22 viewing, 1-20 Phaser® 8400 Color Printer...
...Tray 1, 2-30 missing ink, 2-31 printing from Tray 1, 2-32 printing from Tray 2, 3, or 4, 2-34 printing single-sided, 2-7 storage, 2-30 unacceptable types, 2-31 using supported envelopes, 2-7 error messages, 1-8 errors and warning messages, 1-8, 4-32 Ethernet connection, 3-2 EtherTalk, 3-31 protocol, 3-2 extension cord, A-1 F fonts deleted, 1-22 download using the Apple Printer Utility, 1-23 downloading, 1-22 list fonts from a Mac, 1-22 print from front panel, 1-21 printer-resident, 1-20 printing, 1-21 removing, 1-23 supplement resident fonts, 1-22 viewing, 1-20 Phaser® 8400 Color Printer...
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... front panel connection setup, 3-2 contrast, 1-19 display, 1-9 displaying errors, 1-8 errors and warning messages, 4-32 graphic display, 1-7 i button, 4-2 list fonts, 1-21 Menu Map, 1-9 print icon, 1-9 printer language, 1-19 prompts, 2-64 setting up the IP address manually, 3-3 status messages, 2-64 verifying IP address, 3-7 warnings, 2-64 G Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 use of other types of ink, 2-64 getting help infoSMART, 1-6 PhaserSMART, 1-6 Technical Support, 1-6, 1-13 graphic arts applications, 1-6 ground adapter plug, A-1 ground connection terminal, A-1 guidelines printing envelopes...
... front panel connection setup, 3-2 contrast, 1-19 display, 1-9 displaying errors, 1-8 errors and warning messages, 4-32 graphic display, 1-7 i button, 4-2 list fonts, 1-21 Menu Map, 1-9 print icon, 1-9 printer language, 1-19 prompts, 2-64 setting up the IP address manually, 3-3 status messages, 2-64 verifying IP address, 3-7 warnings, 2-64 G Genuine Xerox Solid Ink 8400 use of other types of ink, 2-64 getting help infoSMART, 1-6 PhaserSMART, 1-6 Technical Support, 1-6, 1-13 graphic arts applications, 1-6 ground adapter plug, A-1 ground connection terminal, A-1 guidelines printing envelopes...
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..., 3-40 troubleshooting NT 4.x, 3-24 troubleshooting Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, 3-18 troubleshooting Windows 98, Windows Me, 3-29 updates, 1-24 printing 2-sided document, 2-23 booklets, 2-56 color sampler pages, 2-22 cover pages, 2-60 for best results, 4-17 mirror images, 2-57 negative images, 2-57 options, 2-11, 2-16, 2-18 presets (Mac), 2-19 proof printing, 2-61 saved printing, 2-61 secure printing, 2-61 several pages on a single sheet of paper, 2-55 watermarks, 2-59 printing options, 2-18 print-quality modes, 2-19, 4-19 print-quality problems...
..., 3-40 troubleshooting NT 4.x, 3-24 troubleshooting Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, 3-18 troubleshooting Windows 98, Windows Me, 3-29 updates, 1-24 printing 2-sided document, 2-23 booklets, 2-56 color sampler pages, 2-22 cover pages, 2-60 for best results, 4-17 mirror images, 2-57 negative images, 2-57 options, 2-11, 2-16, 2-18 presets (Mac), 2-19 proof printing, 2-61 saved printing, 2-61 secure printing, 2-61 several pages on a single sheet of paper, 2-55 watermarks, 2-59 printing options, 2-18 print-quality modes, 2-19, 4-19 print-quality problems...