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...174;, NDPS®, NDS®, and Novell Directory Services® are registered trademarks, and IPX™ and Novell Distributed Print Services™ are trademarks of SPARC International, Incorporated, licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems, Incorporated. SPARC® is a ...174; are trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. This product uses code for energy efficiency. Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. Bernhard Modern™, Clarendon™, Coronet™, Helvetica™, New Century Schoolbook...
...174;, NDPS®, NDS®, and Novell Directory Services® are registered trademarks, and IPX™ and Novell Distributed Print Services™ are trademarks of SPARC International, Incorporated, licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems, Incorporated. SPARC® is a ...174; are trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. This product uses code for energy efficiency. Phaser™, PhaserPort™, and PhaserTools™are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. Bernhard Modern™, Clarendon™, Coronet™, Helvetica™, New Century Schoolbook...
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... Security 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
... Security 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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... 2-28 Printing Transparencies from Trays 1-4 2-28 Envelopes 2-31 Guidelines 2-31 Printing Envelopes from Trays 1-4 2-32 Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards 2-34 Guidelines 2-34 Printing Index Cards 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
... 2-28 Printing Transparencies from Trays 1-4 2-28 Envelopes 2-31 Guidelines 2-31 Printing Envelopes from Trays 1-4 2-32 Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards 2-34 Guidelines 2-34 Printing Index Cards 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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...a Single Sheet (N-Up 2-43 Printing Negative and Mirror Images 2-44 Scaling 2-45 Printing Watermarks 2-46 Printing Cover Pages 2-47 Printing or Deleting Proof, Saved, and 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 ...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
...a Single Sheet (N-Up 2-43 Printing Negative and Mirror Images 2-44 Scaling 2-45 Printing Watermarks 2-46 Printing Cover Pages 2-47 Printing or Deleting Proof, Saved, and 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 ...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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... Cover 4-14 Jam at the Duplex Unit 4-18 Jam at the Stacker 4-19 Paper Size Jam 4-20 Print-Quality Problems 4-24 Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems 4-24 Repeating Defects 4-29 Maintenance 4-30 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 4-30 Front Panel Messages 4-31 Status Messages 4-31 Error and Warnings 4-31 Moving and Repacking the... Duplex Unit 4-5 Jam at the Exit - Contents 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
... Cover 4-14 Jam at the Duplex Unit 4-18 Jam at the Stacker 4-19 Paper Size Jam 4-20 Print-Quality Problems 4-24 Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems 4-24 Repeating Defects 4-29 Maintenance 4-30 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 4-30 Front Panel Messages 4-31 Status Messages 4-31 Error and Warnings 4-31 Moving and Repacking the... Duplex Unit 4-5 Jam at the Exit - Contents 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
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... The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer has four configurations: Configurations Features Printer Configuration Maximum Print Speed (Pages Per 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...
... The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer has four configurations: Configurations Features Printer Configuration Maximum Print Speed (Pages Per 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...
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... Stacker Automatic 2-Sided Printing (Duplex) 4500B Optional Optional Optional Printer Configuration 4500N Optional Optional Optional 4500DT Standard Optional Standard 4500DX Standard Standard Standard Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Optional Tray 3 7. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection 3. Configuration card 5. Power receptacle 6. Print cartridge 10. USB connection 4. Tray 1 4. Tray 2 10 6. Rear cover 8. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 On/Off...
... Stacker Automatic 2-Sided Printing (Duplex) 4500B Optional Optional Optional Printer Configuration 4500N Optional Optional Optional 4500DT Standard Optional Standard 4500DX Standard Standard Standard Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Optional Tray 3 7. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection 3. Configuration card 5. Power receptacle 6. Print cartridge 10. USB connection 4. Tray 1 4. Tray 2 10 6. Rear cover 8. Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 On/Off...
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Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Upgrades ■ 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...
Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Upgrades ■ 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...
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Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 Warning Messages" on page 1-7 ■ "Print Icon" on page 1-7 ■ "Menu Map" on page 1-7 ■ "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation...
Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. 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 Warning Messages" on page 1-7 ■ "Print Icon" on page 1-7 ■ "Menu Map" on page 1-7 ■ "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation...
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... button Returns to print Blinking red = Error condition 78 Steady red = Startup sequence 2. Information (i) button Displays a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Graphic display shows status messages and 4500-074 menus. 3. Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Up Arrow...
... button Returns to print Blinking red = Error condition 78 Steady red = Startup sequence 2. Information (i) button Displays a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Graphic display shows status messages and 4500-074 menus. 3. Down Arrow button Scrolls downward through the menus. 6. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-6 Up Arrow...
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... panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Select Menu Map, then press the OK button to print that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from the printer's front panel. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Front Panel Error and Warning Messages When there is a visual representation of information pages accessible through the...
... panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Select Menu Map, then press the OK button to print that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from the printer's front panel. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 Front Panel Error and Warning Messages When there is a visual representation of information pages accessible through the...
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Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Front Panel 3. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note Print the "Menu Map" to see other information pages available for printing. To print sample pages: 1.
Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to print. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Front Panel 3. Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Note Print the "Menu Map" to see other information pages available for printing. To print sample pages: 1.
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... Language driver can access the printer drivers listed above on page 1-10 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM...
... Language driver can access the printer drivers listed above on page 1-10 Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Drivers This topic includes: ■ "Available Printer Drivers" on page 1-9 ■ "Printer Driver Features" on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM...
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...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 per Sheet (N-Up) Booklet 2-Sided Printing Edge-to-Edge Printing Image Smoothing Scaling Mirror Images Watermarks Negative Images Job Completion Notification Secure Print Proof Print Saved Print... 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
...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 per Sheet (N-Up) Booklet 2-Sided Printing Edge-to-Edge Printing Image Smoothing Scaling Mirror Images Watermarks Negative Images Job Completion Notification Secure Print Proof Print Saved Print... 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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... can: ■ Configure and manage multi-vendor printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to identify your printer's IP address) to network printers. Printer's IP Address You need your printer. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address" on page 1-11 ■ "CentreWare...
... can: ■ Configure and manage multi-vendor printers. ■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems. ■ Monitor printer and supply status. ■ Link to identify your printer's IP address) to network printers. Printer's IP Address You need your printer. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address" on page 1-11 ■ "CentreWare...
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... provides helpful text and illustrations showing how to print your web browser. 2. Select Support. 4. Whenever the printer is unable to fix the printer. Use your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. If the problem is an automated, Internet-based support system. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launching PhaserSMART from your computer if...
... provides helpful text and illustrations showing how to print your web browser. 2. Select Support. 4. Whenever the printer is unable to fix the printer. Use your printer's IP address in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. If the problem is an automated, Internet-based support system. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launching PhaserSMART from your computer if...
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...of the page. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Enter your web browser. 2. Select the General folder on /off the Startup Page: 1. ... on/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. Launch your printer's IP address in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes:...
...of the page. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the line displays the setting (On or Off). 3. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Enter your web browser. 2. Select the General folder on /off the Startup Page: 1. ... on/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. Launch your printer's IP address in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes:...
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...■ Select On to have all menus available. ■ Select Off to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to print. Select Information Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Select Startup Page, then press the OK... button to a selected Power Saver timeout value. When a print job is going into Power Saver mode too often and you want to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 Select Printer Controls, then press the OK button. 3. Enter your web browser. 2. If you...
...■ Select On to have all menus available. ■ Select Off to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to print. Select Information Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Select Startup Page, then press the OK... button to a selected Power Saver timeout value. When a print job is going into Power Saver mode too often and you want to limit the printer setup items. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-14 Select Printer Controls, then press the OK button. 3. Enter your web browser. 2. If you...
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...printing. If you to the desired Load Paper Timeout value in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Click Save Changes at the bottom of paper. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Using CentreWare IS To change the load paper timeout: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer... 1-15 Select Properties. 4. The values (None, 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes, 1 or 24 hours) indicate the length of time you want the printer to load the appropriate paper. If you to ...
...printing. If you to the desired Load Paper Timeout value in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Click Save Changes at the bottom of paper. Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Using CentreWare IS To change the load paper timeout: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer... 1-15 Select Properties. 4. The values (None, 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes, 1 or 24 hours) indicate the length of time you want the printer to load the appropriate paper. If you to ...
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... correctly (if used for your driver). 2. Double-click Services. 6. Locate TCP/IP Print Server, then verify these column entries: ■ Status column: Started ■ Startup column: Automatic 7. Verify that the TCP/IP protocol has been installed. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-23 Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel. 5. Verify that you have...
... correctly (if used for your driver). 2. Double-click Services. 6. Locate TCP/IP Print Server, then verify these column entries: ■ Status column: Started ■ Startup column: Automatic 7. Verify that the TCP/IP protocol has been installed. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-23 Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel. 5. Verify that you have...