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... Menu Map 1-7 Information Pages 1-7 Sample Pages 1-8 Printer Drivers 1-9 Available Printer Drivers 1-9 Printer Driver Features 1-10 Managing Your Printer 1-11 Printer's IP Address 1-11 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-11 PhaserSMART 1-12 PrintingScout 1-12 Printer Settings 1-13 Accessing the Startup Page 1-13 Accessing Power...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...
... Menu Map 1-7 Information Pages 1-7 Sample Pages 1-8 Printer Drivers 1-9 Available Printer Drivers 1-9 Printer Driver Features 1-10 Managing Your Printer 1-11 Printer's IP Address 1-11 CentreWare Internet Services (IS 1-11 PhaserSMART 1-12 PrintingScout 1-12 Printer Settings 1-13 Accessing the Startup Page 1-13 Accessing Power...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...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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... on page 1-3 ■ "Rear View" on page 1-3 ■ "Printer Options and Upgrades" on page 1-4 Printer Features The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer embodies many features to meet your printing needs: ■ Great performance and ...printer needs help. Available Configurations 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...
... on page 1-3 ■ "Rear View" on page 1-3 ■ "Printer Options and Upgrades" on page 1-4 Printer Features The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer embodies many features to meet your printing needs: ■ Great performance and ...printer needs help. Available Configurations 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...
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.... Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 Tray 2 10 6. Power receptacle 6. Paper stop 2. Tray 1 4. Print cartridge 10. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection 3. USB connection 4. Front panel 11 3. 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...
.... Stacker extension 4500-073 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-3 Tray 2 10 6. Power receptacle 6. Paper stop 2. Tray 1 4. Print cartridge 10. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connection 3. USB connection 4. Front panel 11 3. 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...
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... For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to confirm that the option has been installed correctly. Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64... 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 Printer Tour Printer Options and Upgrades Options...
... For more information on printer options and upgrades, go to confirm that the option has been installed correctly. Note Print a "Configuration Page" after installing an option to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500supplies. Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N Options ■ 64... 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 Printer Tour Printer Options and Upgrades Options...
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... on page 1-8 Front Panel Features The front panel: ■ Displays the printer's operating status (for details about front panel settings. All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Front Panel This topic includes: ■ "Front Panel Features" on page 1-5 ■...; "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation CD-ROM for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access tools and ...
... on page 1-8 Front Panel Features The front panel: ■ Displays the printer's operating status (for details about front panel settings. All Rights Reserved. 1-5 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Front Panel This topic includes: ■ "Front Panel Features" on page 1-5 ■...; "Information Pages" on page 1-7 ■ "Sample Pages" on the User Documentation CD-ROM for example, Printing, Ready to Print, printer errors and warnings). ■ Prompts you to load paper, replace supplies, and clear jams. ■ Enables you to access tools and ...
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...has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer. ■ The bottom section displays the front panel menus and information text. Graphic ...a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Front Panel Layout The front panel on your printer has three components: ■ Multi-... OK button Accepts the setting selected. Status Indicator LED: Blinking green = Printer is busy or in Standby mode Phaser 4500 Steady green = Ready to print or Power Saver mode Blinking yellow ...
...has two sections: ■ The top section displays status messages and titles for the printer. ■ The bottom section displays the front panel menus and information text. Graphic ...a help message with information about the printer, such as printer status, error messages, and maintenance information. 7. Front Panel Layout The front panel on your printer has three components: ■ Multi-... OK button Accepts the setting selected. Status Indicator LED: Blinking green = Printer is busy or in Standby mode Phaser 4500 Steady green = Ready to print or Power Saver mode Blinking yellow ...
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... Information Pages, then press the OK button. To print the "Menu Map": 1. To print information pages: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Information Pages Your printer comes with the printer, the front panel displays (1) an error or warning message. Press the i button (2) for printing. When...
... Information Pages, then press the OK button. To print the "Menu Map": 1. To print information pages: 1. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-7 At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2. Information Pages Your printer comes with the printer, the front panel displays (1) an error or warning message. Press the i button (2) for printing. When...
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Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. To print sample pages: 1. Front Panel 3. Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2.
Select Sample Pages, then press the OK button. 3. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-8 Note Print the "Menu Map" to print. Select the desired sample page, then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of sample pages which demonstrate different printer functions. To print sample pages: 1. Front Panel 3. Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. At the printer's front panel, select Information, then press the OK button. 2.
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... enables printing from a PC to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. For more information about driver features, go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. 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...
... enables printing from a PC to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. For more information about driver features, go to www.xerox.com/office/drivers as indicated. 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...
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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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Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address" on page 1-11 ■ "CentreWare Internet Services (IS)" on page 1-11 ■ "PhaserSMART" on page 1-12 ■ "PrintingScout" on page 1-12 There are a number of the CentreWare IS screen. Follow these steps to network printers. Note the printer's IP Address. Launch your printer...the printer. All Rights Reserved. 1-11 Launching CentreWare IS To launch CentreWare IS: 1. Enter your printer's IP address to software updates and Technical Support. Copyright © 2004 Xerox ...
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Managing Your Printer This topic includes: ■ "Printer's IP Address" on page 1-11 ■ "CentreWare Internet Services (IS)" on page 1-11 ■ "PhaserSMART" on page 1-12 ■ "PrintingScout" on page 1-12 There are a number of the CentreWare IS screen. Follow these steps to network printers. Note the printer's IP Address. Launch your printer...the printer. All Rights Reserved. 1-11 Launching CentreWare IS To launch CentreWare IS: 1. Enter your printer's IP address to software updates and Technical Support. Copyright © 2004 Xerox ...
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... through CentreWare IS: 1. PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with Xerox Customer Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launch your web browser. 2. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to our web site for analysis. Launching PhaserSMART from your...
... through CentreWare IS: 1. PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. PrintingScout PrintingScout, installed with your printer driver and available only with Xerox Customer Support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-12 Launch your web browser. 2. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to our web site for analysis. Launching PhaserSMART from your...
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...(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Select Printer Defaults. 6. All Rights Reserved. 1-13 Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. The end of the page. Select Off or On from the information pages menu. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Press the OK button to change the...on/off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page": 1. You can turn on/off the Startup Page: 1. Enter your web browser. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■ "Accessing Power Saver" on page 1-14 ■...
...(http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. Select Printer Defaults. 6. All Rights Reserved. 1-13 Select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. The end of the page. Select Off or On from the information pages menu. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. Press the OK button to change the...on/off the automatic printing of the "Startup Page": 1. You can turn on/off the Startup Page: 1. Enter your web browser. 2. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Printer Settings This topic includes: ■ "Accessing the Startup Page" on page 1-13 ■ "Accessing Power Saver" on page 1-14 ■...
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...then press the OK button. 3. In this mode, most printer electrical 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 Preventing Access to Front Panel Settings To prevent access... to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Select On or Off from CentreWare IS. Launch your...
...then press the OK button. 3. In this mode, most printer electrical 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 Preventing Access to Front Panel Settings To prevent access... to wait while the printer warms up the printer by users. Select On or Off from CentreWare IS. Launch your...
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...unrecoverable ■ Remove old Proof and Secure Job Print files Accessing Load Paper Timeout When your print job is not loaded in the printer, the printer's front panel displays a message requesting you to the desired Load Paper Timeout value in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx...., then press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray. 5. Printer Settings 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-15 Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. The Load Paper Timeout controls the amount of None, the...
...unrecoverable ■ Remove old Proof and Secure Job Print files Accessing Load Paper Timeout When your print job is not loaded in the printer, the printer's front panel displays a message requesting you to the desired Load Paper Timeout value in the browser's Address field (http://xxx.xxx...., then press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button to be inserted and immediately picks paper from the default tray. 5. Printer Settings 7. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-15 Select Paper Handling Setup, then press the OK button. 3. The Load Paper Timeout controls the amount of None, the...