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... 1-2 Available Configurations 1-3 Front View 1-4 Side View 1-4 Back View 1-4 Top View 1-5 Printer Options and Upgrades 1-5 Color 1-6 Resources 1-6 Front Panel 1-7 Front Panel Features 1-7 Front Panel Layout 1-7 Error and Warning Messages 1-8 Print Icon 1-9 Menu Map 1-9 Information Pages 1-9 Printer Drivers 1-10 Available Printer Drivers 1-10 Printer Driver Features 1-11 Managing Your Printer 1-12 Printer's IP Address 1-12 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-12 PhaserSMART 1-13...
... 1-2 Available Configurations 1-3 Front View 1-4 Side View 1-4 Back View 1-4 Top View 1-5 Printer Options and Upgrades 1-5 Color 1-6 Resources 1-6 Front Panel 1-7 Front Panel Features 1-7 Front Panel Layout 1-7 Error and Warning Messages 1-8 Print Icon 1-9 Menu Map 1-9 Information Pages 1-9 Printer Drivers 1-10 Available Printer Drivers 1-10 Printer Driver Features 1-11 Managing Your Printer 1-12 Printer's IP Address 1-12 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-12 PhaserSMART 1-13...
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All Rights Reserved. 1-1 Features Phaser® 8400 Color Printer This section includes: ■ "Printer Tour" on page 1-2 ■ "Front Panel" on page 1-7 ■ "Printer Drivers" on page 1-10 ■ "Managing Your Printer" on page 1-12 ■ "Printer Settings" on page 1-14 ■ "Fonts" on page 1-20 ■ "Registering Your Printer" on page 1-24 Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. 1-1 Features Phaser® 8400 Color Printer This section includes: ■ "Printer Tour" on page 1-2 ■ "Front Panel" on page 1-7 ■ "Printer Drivers" on page 1-10 ■ "Managing Your Printer" on page 1-12 ■ "Printer Settings" on page 1-14 ■ "Fonts" on page 1-20 ■ "Registering Your Printer" on page 1-24 Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation.
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Printer Tour Color Xerox Phaser color printers embody 20 years of printing needs. For more information about color and your printer incorporates capabilities, such as custom color tables for color accuracy. Solid ink printers provide superior color print quality. Working in photographs, and crisp text. Your printer also uses True Adobe PostScript 3 for tasks, such as the Phaser printer controller. Together, these features combine to the Xerox reputation for...
Printer Tour Color Xerox Phaser color printers embody 20 years of printing needs. For more information about color and your printer incorporates capabilities, such as custom color tables for color accuracy. Solid ink printers provide superior color print quality. Working in photographs, and crisp text. Your printer also uses True Adobe PostScript 3 for tasks, such as the Phaser printer controller. Together, these features combine to the Xerox reputation for...
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Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver (Windows) Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to different printers. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-10 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on page 1-11 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to your printer's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default driver) PCL Driver Web only...
Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver (Windows) Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to different printers. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-10 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on page 1-11 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to your printer's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default driver) PCL Driver Web only...
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Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-11 Printer Drivers Printer Driver Features The following table displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. Feature Separation Pages Cover Pages Pages per sheet Booklet Collation Image Smoothing Scaling Mirror Images Watermarks Negative...● - ● - - - ● - ❍ - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ● = Supported ■ = Must have DX features. ❍ = Only available when your printer is connected to your computer over a network.
Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-11 Printer Drivers Printer Driver Features The following table displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. Feature Separation Pages Cover Pages Pages per sheet Booklet Collation Image Smoothing Scaling Mirror Images Watermarks Negative...● - ● - - - ● - ❍ - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ● = Supported ■ = Must have DX features. ❍ = Only available when your printer is connected to your computer over a network.
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... diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Enter your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Select Support. 4. Launch your web browser. 2. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with the solution, PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in the browser's Address...
... diagnostic information from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: 1. Enter your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Select Support. 4. Launch your web browser. 2. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with the solution, PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in the browser's Address...
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...Scroll to save the changes. Note The driver overrides the front panel settings and CentreWare IS for tray selection. Select Front Panel Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-18 At the printer's front panel, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2.... Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Launch your printer's IP address in the left sidebar. 5. Printer Settings Using the Front Panel To...
...Scroll to save the changes. Note The driver overrides the front panel settings and CentreWare IS for tray selection. Select Front Panel Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-18 At the printer's front panel, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2.... Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Launch your printer's IP address in the left sidebar. 5. Printer Settings Using the Front Panel To...
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...Printers. 2. Right-click the 8400 printer, then select Properties. 3. Select PostScript Font List or PCL Font List from your printer driver: 1. Select either a PostScript or PCL5c font list from the drop-down list. 5. Using a PC Printer Driver... To print either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the OK button to Printer Information Pages. 4. Launch your printer's IP address...or PCL5c fonts, use: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CenterWare IS ■ The printer driver Using the Printer's Front Panel To print either a PostScript or...
...Printers. 2. Right-click the 8400 printer, then select Properties. 3. Select PostScript Font List or PCL Font List from your printer driver: 1. Select either a PostScript or PCL5c font list from the drop-down list. 5. Using a PC Printer Driver... To print either PCL Font List or PostScript Font List, then press the OK button to Printer Information Pages. 4. Launch your printer's IP address...or PCL5c fonts, use: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CenterWare IS ■ The printer driver Using the Printer's Front Panel To print either a PostScript or...
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... are installed in your printer, or downloaded with your computer's hard drive) to launch the utility. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-22 If you do not have the Apple Printer Utility on your computer,... install it from your document are deleted. c. The printer accepts the following downloadable fonts: ■ PCL ■ Type 1 ■ Type 3 ■ Adobe ■ Agfa ■ Bitstream ■ Microsoft ■ Apple ■ TrueType (scalable to www.xerox.com/office/drivers...
... are installed in your printer, or downloaded with your computer's hard drive) to launch the utility. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 1-22 If you do not have the Apple Printer Utility on your computer,... install it from your document are deleted. c. The printer accepts the following downloadable fonts: ■ PCL ■ Type 1 ■ Type 3 ■ Adobe ■ Agfa ■ Bitstream ■ Microsoft ■ Apple ■ TrueType (scalable to www.xerox.com/office/drivers...
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Adjust the tray guides. 3. Note If you change the paper in Tray 1, you are Phaser 8400 prompted by the front panel to adjust the printing options in the printer driver. Open Tray 1 by the front panel, confirm the paper type and/or size and change them. ...more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Adjusting Printing Options on the handle. 8400-006 Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Basic Printing This topic includes: ■ "Loading Paper in Tray 1" on page 2-11 ■ "Loading Paper in Trays 2, 3, ...
Adjust the tray guides. 3. Note If you change the paper in Tray 1, you are Phaser 8400 prompted by the front panel to adjust the printing options in the printer driver. Open Tray 1 by the front panel, confirm the paper type and/or size and change them. ...more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Adjusting Printing Options on the handle. 8400-006 Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Basic Printing This topic includes: ■ "Loading Paper in Tray 1" on page 2-11 ■ "Loading Paper in Trays 2, 3, ...
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If the paper type is correct. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-13 b. Note If the front panel does not show the paper size that you loaded, slide the paper guides to fit against the paper, transparencies, or envelopes. 8400-052 5. a. c. In the printer driver, select either the paper size or Tray 1... as the paper source. Select the paper type, then press the OK button to fit against the paper. 6. At the printer's front panel, press the OK button if the paper type ...
If the paper type is correct. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-13 b. Note If the front panel does not show the paper size that you loaded, slide the paper guides to fit against the paper, transparencies, or envelopes. 8400-052 5. a. c. In the printer driver, select either the paper size or Tray 1... as the paper source. Select the paper type, then press the OK button to fit against the paper. 6. At the printer's front panel, press the OK button if the paper type ...
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..., click the Help button on the printer driver tab to save your selection. 6. Factors Affecting Printer Performance Many factors affect a print job. The computer download time and printer processing time are affected by several factors including: ■ Printer memory ■ Connection type (network,...not increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of pages per minute), the media used, download time, and printer processing time. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-16 Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. Basic Printing 5. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press...
..., click the Help button on the printer driver tab to save your selection. 6. Factors Affecting Printer Performance Many factors affect a print job. The computer download time and printer processing time are affected by several factors including: ■ Printer memory ■ Connection type (network,...not increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of pages per minute), the media used, download time, and printer processing time. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-16 Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. Basic Printing 5. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press...
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... desired document or graphic open the printer driver. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Adjusting Printing Options This topic includes: ■ "Setting Printing Options" on page 2-17 ■ "Selecting Print-Quality Modes" on page 2-19 Setting Printing Options Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties. 4. Selecting Properties for...
... desired document or graphic open the printer driver. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer Adjusting Printing Options This topic includes: ■ "Setting Printing Options" on page 2-17 ■ "Selecting Print-Quality Modes" on page 2-19 Setting Printing Options Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver. From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties. 4. Selecting Properties for...
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Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-18 Adjusting Printing Options Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System Driver Tab Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Layout tab Paper/Quality tab Output Options tab Windows NT TekColor ...2 Sides ■ Print Quality ■ Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints ■ Color Corrections ■ Black & White conversion Note For more information about printing options and other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help.
Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-18 Adjusting Printing Options Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System Driver Tab Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Layout tab Paper/Quality tab Output Options tab Windows NT TekColor ...2 Sides ■ Print Quality ■ Separation Pages ■ Cover Pages ■ Secure prints, proof prints, and saved prints ■ Color Corrections ■ Black & White conversion Note For more information about printing options and other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help.
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... High-Resolution/Photo Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-19 Not recommended for documents containing small text, fine detail, or large areas of Print Job Print-Quality Mode Fastest full-color mode, useful for Quality. ■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver: In the Print...documents; Select the desired mode for full-color printing. Fast Color General-purpose mode for Quality. Type of bright solid fill. Selecting Print-Quality Modes To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver: On the Setup tab select a ...
... High-Resolution/Photo Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-19 Not recommended for documents containing small text, fine detail, or large areas of Print Job Print-Quality Mode Fastest full-color mode, useful for Quality. ■ Mac OS X (version 10.1 and higher) driver: In the Print...documents; Select the desired mode for full-color printing. Fast Color General-purpose mode for Quality. Type of bright solid fill. Selecting Print-Quality Modes To select the print-quality mode in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver: On the Setup tab select a ...
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... Page" or "RGB Sampler Page": 1. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-22 Some of the color corrections are grouped under Office Color or Press Match Color. ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver: On the TekColor tab, select the desired color correction. Using Color To select the color correction in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me...
... Page" or "RGB Sampler Page": 1. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-22 Some of the color corrections are grouped under Office Color or Press Match Color. ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver: On the TekColor tab, select the desired color correction. Using Color To select the color correction in a supported driver: ■ Windows 98, Windows Me...
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Insert paper into the tray. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-24 2-Sided Printing Binding Preferences Use the printer driver to select Portrait or Landscape orientation for the images on the User Documentation CD-ROM. ■ Tray 1: Insert the side to be printed first faceup ... first facedown with the top of the page toward the back of the tray. 2. For more information, go to print. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to Reference/Printing/Basic Printing on the page. Portrait Bind on Side Edge Flip on Long Edge Portrait Bind on Top...
Insert paper into the tray. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-24 2-Sided Printing Binding Preferences Use the printer driver to select Portrait or Landscape orientation for the images on the User Documentation CD-ROM. ■ Tray 1: Insert the side to be printed first faceup ... first facedown with the top of the page toward the back of the tray. 2. For more information, go to print. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to Reference/Printing/Basic Printing on the page. Portrait Bind on Side Edge Flip on Long Edge Portrait Bind on Top...
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...Select either Long Edge, or Short Edge in Print On Both Sides (Duplex) on the Page Setup tab. Select Duplex. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-25 Click Properties. 3. Windows NT 1. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Windows 2000..., Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 1. Click Properties. 3. Select Layout. 3. Mac OS X, version 10.1 (and higher) 1. 2-Sided Printing Setting the Printer Driver ...
...Select either Long Edge, or Short Edge in Print On Both Sides (Duplex) on the Page Setup tab. Select Duplex. 3. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-25 Click Properties. 3. Windows NT 1. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Windows 2000..., Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 1. Click Properties. 3. Select Layout. 3. Mac OS X, version 10.1 (and higher) 1. 2-Sided Printing Setting the Printer Driver ...
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.... Select Change, then press the OK button. For more information, go to fit against the transparencies. 8400-075 3. Transparencies 8400-053 2. c. At the printer's front panel: a. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-27 Insert transparencies into Tray 1. Select Letter, then press the OK button. Printing Transparencies in Tray 1 1. Select Transparency, then press the OK button...
.... Select Change, then press the OK button. For more information, go to fit against the transparencies. 8400-075 3. Transparencies 8400-053 2. c. At the printer's front panel: a. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-27 Insert transparencies into Tray 1. Select Letter, then press the OK button. Printing Transparencies in Tray 1 1. Select Transparency, then press the OK button...
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..., go to save your selection. 6. Insert transparencies into the printer tray slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 8400-005 5. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. c. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray or paper type as the paper source.... Insert the tray into the tray. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the OK button. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. d. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-29 Transparencies 8400-...
..., go to save your selection. 6. Insert transparencies into the printer tray slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 8400-005 5. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. c. In the printer driver, select the appropriate tray or paper type as the paper source.... Insert the tray into the tray. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the OK button. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. d. Phaser® 8400 Color Printer 2-29 Transparencies 8400-...