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Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks, and... and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Xerox Corporation has determined that this publication may be reproduced in certain jurisdictions. The ENERGY STAR name and logo... Sun Microsystems® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Avery™ is a registered trademark of Monotype Corporation. XEROX®, The Document Company®, the stylized X®, CentreWare®, infoSMART®, Made For Each Other®,...
Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks, and... and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Xerox Corporation has determined that this publication may be reproduced in certain jurisdictions. The ENERGY STAR name and logo... Sun Microsystems® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Avery™ is a registered trademark of Monotype Corporation. XEROX®, The Document Company®, the stylized X®, CentreWare®, infoSMART®, Made For Each Other®,...
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... System 1-15 Accessing Load Paper Timeout 1-15 Selecting 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 Fonts 1-20 Downloading Fonts 1-21 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer i
... System 1-15 Accessing Load Paper Timeout 1-15 Selecting 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 Fonts 1-20 Downloading Fonts 1-21 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer i
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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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... 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. All Rights Reserved. 1-2 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 ■...
... 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. All Rights Reserved. 1-2 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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... cover 9. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 On/Off switch 5. Standard output tray 8 11. Optional 500-Sheet stacker 4500-072 Rear View 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. 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...
... cover 9. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 On/Off switch 5. Standard output tray 8 11. Optional 500-Sheet stacker 4500-072 Rear View 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. 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...
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...-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 and its capabilities from the following sources: Information...
...-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 and its capabilities from the following sources: Information...
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All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 ... Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on page 1-8 Front Panel Features The front panel: ■ Displays the printer's operating status (for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access ...
All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 ... Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on page 1-8 Front Panel Features The front panel: ■ Displays the printer's operating status (for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access ...
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.... 3. Cancel button Cancels the current print job. 5. Information (i) button Displays a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Front Panel Layout The front panel on your printer has three components: ■ Multi-colored LED ■ Graphic display ■ Six button cluster Front Panel...
.... 3. Cancel button Cancels the current print job. 5. Information (i) button Displays a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Front Panel Layout The front panel on your printer has three components: ■ Multi-colored LED ■ Graphic display ■ Six button cluster Front Panel...
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... print that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from the printer's front panel. Press the i button (2) for printing. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Access these pages from your...
... print that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from the printer's front panel. Press the i button (2) for printing. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Access these pages from your...
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Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. To print sample pages: 1. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. Front Panel 3.
Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. To print sample pages: 1. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. Front Panel 3.
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... a Macintosh OS 9.x or OS X, version10.1 or higher. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 your printer's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default driver...
... a Macintosh OS 9.x or OS X, version10.1 or higher. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 your printer's custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default driver...
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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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.../Connections & Networks/ Printer Management Software on the printer. CentreWare Internet Services (IS) CentreWare IS is available on all networked printers. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-11 Select Printer Identification, then press the...multi-vendor printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to software updates and Technical Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address...
.../Connections & Networks/ Printer Management Software on the printer. CentreWare Internet Services (IS) CentreWare IS is available on all networked printers. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-11 Select Printer Identification, then press the...multi-vendor printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to software updates and Technical Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address...
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... address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Enter your web browser. 2. Whenever 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. Select Support. 4. Click the PhaserSMART...
... address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Enter your web browser. 2. Whenever 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. Select Support. 4. Click the PhaserSMART...
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...Enter your web browser. 2. Select the General folder on /off the "Startup Page" use either: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CentreWare IS Using the Printer's Front Panel To turn on the left sidebar. 5. You can turn on or reset. Click Save Changes at the ...To turn off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page" and later print it from the Printer Startup Page drop-down list to change the setting. 7. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■...
...Enter your web browser. 2. Select the General folder on /off the "Startup Page" use either: ■ The printer's front panel ■ CentreWare IS Using the Printer's Front Panel To turn on the left sidebar. 5. You can turn on or reset. Click Save Changes at the ...To turn off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page" and later print it from the Printer Startup Page drop-down list to change the setting. 7. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■...
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... systems are shut down list. ■ Select On to have all menus available. ■ Select Off to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 You can lock the front panel settings from the Front Panel Menu drop-down . Select Power Saver Timeout, then press the OK button. 4. Preventing ...
... systems are shut down list. ■ Select On to have all menus available. ■ Select Off to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 You can lock the front panel settings from the Front Panel Menu drop-down . Select Power Saver Timeout, then press the OK button. 4. Preventing ...