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... Software mechanism for communication that allows users to store and retrieve information, share printers, and exchange information. MIB is used in most Xerox Phaser printers. The user can click the alert to view instructions explaining how to send ... Terms and Abbreviations mDNS MIB network network address network connection PCL PJL PhaserSMART Technical Support Port 9100 PostScript printer driver printer discovery Printer Neighborhood PrintingScout alerts printing kiosk protocol Definitions mDNS (multicast DNS) is a multicast-based discovery protocol that enables...
... Software mechanism for communication that allows users to store and retrieve information, share printers, and exchange information. MIB is used in most Xerox Phaser printers. The user can click the alert to view instructions explaining how to send ... Terms and Abbreviations mDNS MIB network network address network connection PCL PJL PhaserSMART Technical Support Port 9100 PostScript printer driver printer discovery Printer Neighborhood PrintingScout alerts printing kiosk protocol Definitions mDNS (multicast DNS) is a multicast-based discovery protocol that enables...
Quick Use Guide
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All rights reserved. www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 printer Basic Printing Supported Papers Control Panel Buttons Paper Jams Printer Tour Supplies Info More information Xerox Support Centre Xerox Support Centre Phaser® 5550 Utility installs with the printer driver, or go to www.xerox.com/office/5550support. User manuals and video tutorials Troubleshooting Printer and supplies status User safety Material Safety Data Sheets Double-click the icon on the Windows desktop or Mac OS X dock. Quick Use Guide English Rev A Copyright © 2008 Xerox Corporation.
All rights reserved. www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 printer Basic Printing Supported Papers Control Panel Buttons Paper Jams Printer Tour Supplies Info More information Xerox Support Centre Xerox Support Centre Phaser® 5550 Utility installs with the printer driver, or go to www.xerox.com/office/5550support. User manuals and video tutorials Troubleshooting Printer and supplies status User safety Material Safety Data Sheets Double-click the icon on the Windows desktop or Mac OS X dock. Quick Use Guide English Rev A Copyright © 2008 Xerox Corporation.
User Guide (English)
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... Fonts 2-10 Downloading Fonts 2-10 Printing Font Samples 2-11 More Information 2-12 Resources 2-12 Xerox Support Centre 2-13 3 Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration 3-2 Choosing a Connection... Automatically Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-5 Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-6 Manually Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-8 Printer Management Software 3-10 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 3-10 CentreWare Web 3-11 Available Printer Drivers 3-12 Windows 2000 ... Higher 3-23 UNIX (Linux 3-24 Quick Install Steps 3-24 Phaser® 5550 Printer ii
... Fonts 2-10 Downloading Fonts 2-10 Printing Font Samples 2-11 More Information 2-12 Resources 2-12 Xerox Support Centre 2-13 3 Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration 3-2 Choosing a Connection... Automatically Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-5 Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-6 Manually Setting the Printer's IP Address 3-8 Printer Management Software 3-10 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 3-10 CentreWare Web 3-11 Available Printer Drivers 3-12 Windows 2000 ... Higher 3-23 UNIX (Linux 3-24 Quick Install Steps 3-24 Phaser® 5550 Printer ii
User Guide (English)
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... and can cause personal injury. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10 to 15 seconds between turning the printer off and on , or supplied with, the printer, options and supplies. Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in solid contact...a warning symbol. away from an air conditioning system. ■ Place the printer on the printer. The printer may cause poor performance and a possible safety hazard. ■ Follow all four feet in either the printer driver or control panel. ■ Do not open the doors. ■ Do...
... and can cause personal injury. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10 to 15 seconds between turning the printer off and on , or supplied with, the printer, options and supplies. Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in solid contact...a warning symbol. away from an air conditioning system. ■ Place the printer on the printer. The printer may cause poor performance and a possible safety hazard. ■ Follow all four feet in either the printer driver or control panel. ■ Do not open the doors. ■ Do...
User Guide (English)
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...pages: 1. To print information pages: 1. Note: You can also print information pages from CentreWare Internet Services (IS) and from the printer's control panel. Select Sample Pages, and then press the OK button. 3. Note: Print the Menu Map to print. Select Information.... Control Panel Menu Map The Menu Map is a visual representation of information pages that demonstrate different printer functions. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 Access these pages from the printer driver. Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing...
...pages: 1. To print information pages: 1. Note: You can also print information pages from CentreWare Internet Services (IS) and from the printer's control panel. Select Sample Pages, and then press the OK button. 3. Note: Print the Menu Map to print. Select Information.... Control Panel Menu Map The Menu Map is a visual representation of information pages that demonstrate different printer functions. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 Access these pages from the printer driver. Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing...
User Guide (English)
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... Centre utility: 1. It provides a central location for accessing the following options: ■ Windows: Double-click the Xerox Support Centre icon on the website. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It is installed during printer driver installation. You must have a USB or parallel connection, some of the following information: ■ User manuals and video tutorials ■ Solutions...
... Centre utility: 1. It provides a central location for accessing the following options: ■ Windows: Double-click the Xerox Support Centre icon on the website. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It is installed during printer driver installation. You must have a USB or parallel connection, some of the following information: ■ User manuals and video tutorials ■ Solutions...
User Guide (English)
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...Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-1 Note: For information about setting up and connecting to your printer on an IPv6 network, see IPv6 on page 3-26. Network Basics This chapter includes: ■ Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 3-2 ■ Choosing a Connection Method on page 3-3 ■ Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 ■ Printer... Management Software on page 3-10 ■ Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 ■ Windows 2000 or Later on page 3-13 ■ Macintosh...
...Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-1 Note: For information about setting up and connecting to your printer on an IPv6 network, see IPv6 on page 3-26. Network Basics This chapter includes: ■ Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 3-2 ■ Choosing a Connection Method on page 3-3 ■ Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 ■ Printer... Management Software on page 3-10 ■ Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 ■ Windows 2000 or Later on page 3-13 ■ Macintosh...
User Guide (English)
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...the driver software on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. For information on the computer from www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Turn on the control panel. 6. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on ... Setup and Configuration To set the printer's IP address if the printer is connected to an established TCP/IP network. Print a Configuration page to the network using . 5. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-2 You can download the latest driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM...
...the driver software on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. For information on the computer from www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Turn on the control panel. 6. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on ... Setup and Configuration To set the printer's IP address if the printer is connected to an established TCP/IP network. Print a Configuration page to the network using . 5. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-2 You can download the latest driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM...
User Guide (English)
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Cabling and hardware are generally not included with the second cable. It supports many printers and systems on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is required. ■ If you are required. (One cable for each device.) If you direct ...computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL router, two or more computers. See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on an Ethernet network. Network Connection Depending on the hub except the uplink port. The CentreWare IS web interface enables you to any port on...
Cabling and hardware are generally not included with the second cable. It supports many printers and systems on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is required. ■ If you are required. (One cable for each device.) If you direct ...computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL router, two or more computers. See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on an Ethernet network. Network Connection Depending on the hub except the uplink port. The CentreWare IS web interface enables you to any port on...
User Guide (English)
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See also: Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 Connecting via USB If you are both Off, and then turn it on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 Connect the Parallel cable to the printer and the computer while they are using the correct USB (1.x or 2.0) cable for connecting to one computer, ... higher. USB Connection A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriate LPT Parallel port. Verify that you are connecting to the...
See also: Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 Connecting via USB If you are both Off, and then turn it on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 Connect the Parallel cable to the printer and the computer while they are using the correct USB (1.x or 2.0) cable for connecting to one computer, ... higher. USB Connection A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriate LPT Parallel port. Verify that you are connecting to the...
User Guide (English)
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.... CentreWare IS enables you to manage printers independent of printers using built-in the printer. If JavaScript is required to printer status and special printing functions such as a group with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 Printer Management Software Printer Management Software This section includes: ■ CentreWare...
.... CentreWare IS enables you to manage printers independent of printers using built-in the printer. If JavaScript is required to printer status and special printing functions such as a group with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 Printer Management Software Printer Management Software This section includes: ■ CentreWare...
User Guide (English)
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...browser. Printer Management Software CentreWare Web CentreWare Web is a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11 Use CentreWare Web to remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on local and remote subnets. ■ Automatically discover printers as ...and drivers to Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. ■ Install, troubleshoot, upgrade, and clone wizards to aid all users in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on a server for availability to www.xerox.com...
...browser. Printer Management Software CentreWare Web CentreWare Web is a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11 Use CentreWare Web to remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on local and remote subnets. ■ Automatically discover printers as ...and drivers to Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. ■ Install, troubleshoot, upgrade, and clone wizards to aid all users in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on a server for availability to www.xerox.com...
User Guide (English)
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... travel to multiple locations and need to print to different printers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12 The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. Xerox provides drivers for a variety of your system's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default printer driver) The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. This is...
... travel to multiple locations and need to print to different printers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12 The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. Xerox provides drivers for a variety of your system's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default printer driver) The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. This is...
User Guide (English)
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...Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Other Methods of Installation Your printer can monitor or configure your printer with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. Quick CD-ROM Install Steps To install the printer driver from the list. 3. See Available Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary...■ Microsoft IPP Port You can also be performed for all printers: 1. Select your printer is plugged in this section. b. In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE. 2. Select Install Printer Driver. 4. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive...
...Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Other Methods of Installation Your printer can monitor or configure your printer with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. Quick CD-ROM Install Steps To install the printer driver from the list. 3. See Available Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary...■ Microsoft IPP Port You can also be performed for all printers: 1. Select your printer is plugged in this section. b. In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE. 2. Select Install Printer Driver. 4. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive...
User Guide (English)
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..., and then click OK. 5. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. See also: Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-18 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-15 Enter a name for the printer and select whether you want to print a test page. 1. If you printed... then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Select the *.INF file, and then click Open. 4. Select one of these options: ■ If the printer is not shared, click Next. ■ If the printer is shared, enter a Share Name, check the Share box, and...
..., and then click OK. 5. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. See also: Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-18 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-15 Enter a name for the printer and select whether you want to print a test page. 1. If you printed... then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Select the *.INF file, and then click Open. 4. Select one of these options: ■ If the printer is not shared, click Next. ■ If the printer is shared, enter a Share Name, check the Share box, and...
User Guide (English)
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... Disk. 2. Double-click Add Printer to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Select the Protocols folder on the IPP Settings page displays the printer's URL. Verify that printer to be the default. Click Next...panel. 5. Click the Browse button, and then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Enter a name for URL (Windows 2000, Windows XP), enter the printer's URL in the browser's Address field. 3. Launch your...
... Disk. 2. Double-click Add Printer to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Select the Protocols folder on the IPP Settings page displays the printer's URL. Verify that printer to be the default. Click Next...panel. 5. Click the Browse button, and then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Enter a name for URL (Windows 2000, Windows XP), enter the printer's URL in the browser's Address field. 3. Launch your...
User Guide (English)
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... and Documentation CD-ROM, and open the Windows folder. 8. Open the appropriate language folder, select the .inf file, and then click OK. 9. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Windows 2000 or Later Windows 64-Bit Server to 32-Bit Client Installation To install from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM. 2. Locate...-bit system, and then select Yes. To install from the drop-down list. 5. Open My Network Places, and then browse to the 32-bit driver on Printers and Faxes. 4. Select Intel Box for Windows XP, and then click Next. 11. Browse to the 64-bit system. 3. Insert the Software and...
... and Documentation CD-ROM, and open the Windows folder. 8. Open the appropriate language folder, select the .inf file, and then click OK. 9. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Windows 2000 or Later Windows 64-Bit Server to 32-Bit Client Installation To install from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM. 2. Locate...-bit system, and then select Yes. To install from the drop-down list. 5. Open My Network Places, and then browse to the 32-bit driver on Printers and Faxes. 4. Select Intel Box for Windows XP, and then click Next. 11. Browse to the 64-bit system. 3. Insert the Software and...
User Guide (English)
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...9632; Loaded a Phaser printer PCL or PostScript printer driver. ■ Printed and kept a current copy of installed network protocols to see the IP address. Select the General tab. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties. 7. Select the Advanced tab. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-18 To select...the Configure Port button to verify that the client is installed. (For more information, contact your computer. 5. Verify that the correct printer driver is set as desired. ■ Interpreters: Auto, PCL, or PostScript (depending on the desktop, and then click Properties. 2. ...
...9632; Loaded a Phaser printer PCL or PostScript printer driver. ■ Printed and kept a current copy of installed network protocols to see the IP address. Select the General tab. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties. 7. Select the Advanced tab. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-18 To select...the Configure Port button to verify that the client is installed. (For more information, contact your computer. 5. Verify that the correct printer driver is set as desired. ■ Interpreters: Auto, PCL, or PostScript (depending on the desktop, and then click Properties. 2. ...
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Windows 2000 or Later Printing a Test Page To print a test page: 1. Select the General tab. 2. If the printer does not print, select PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows printer driver to access PhaserSMART Technical Support. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-19 Click Print Test Page.
Windows 2000 or Later Printing a Test Page To print a test page: 1. Select the General tab. 2. If the printer does not print, select PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows printer driver to access PhaserSMART Technical Support. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-19 Click Print Test Page.
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...select the VISE installer to Bonjour (Rendezvous). 4. Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the window. 5. Select USB from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the drop-down menu is complete, open the Utilities..., open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support USB Connection To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Insert the CD-ROM...
...select the VISE installer to Bonjour (Rendezvous). 4. Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the window. 5. Select USB from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the drop-down menu is complete, open the Utilities..., open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support USB Connection To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Insert the CD-ROM...