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...printers. A printing protocol known as PCs and printers. It automatically checks the printer status when a print job is installed with the Xerox printer driver. Terms and Abbreviations Terms and Abbreviations mDNS MIB network network address network connection PCL PJL PhaserSMART Technical Support Port 9100 PostScript printer driver printer discovery Printer...provides access to a printer, and then paying for printing to the features of data. A tool in most Xerox Phaser printers. PrintingScout is a tool that enables you to let them remotely. PCL (Printer Control Language) is ...
...printers. A printing protocol known as PCs and printers. It automatically checks the printer status when a print job is installed with the Xerox printer driver. Terms and Abbreviations Terms and Abbreviations mDNS MIB network network address network connection PCL PJL PhaserSMART Technical Support Port 9100 PostScript printer driver printer discovery Printer...provides access to a printer, and then paying for printing to the features of data. A tool in most Xerox Phaser printers. PrintingScout is a tool that enables you to let them remotely. PCL (Printer Control Language) is ...
Quick Use Guide
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Double-click the icon on the Windows desktop or Mac OS X dock. User manuals and video tutorials Troubleshooting Printer and supplies status User safety Material Safety Data Sheets All rights reserved. Quick Use Guide English Rev A Copyright © 2008 Xerox Corporation. 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.
Double-click the icon on the Windows desktop or Mac OS X dock. User manuals and video tutorials Troubleshooting Printer and supplies status User safety Material Safety Data Sheets All rights reserved. Quick Use Guide English Rev A Copyright © 2008 Xerox Corporation. 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 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 feed rollers. ■ Do not remove the paper source tray that are labeled with the surface. Printer Supplies ■ Use the supplies specifically designed for the weight of the printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 It should be very hot and can cause personal injury. Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10 ...9632; Do not block or cover the slots and openings on . ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, etc. Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in either the printer driver or control panel. ■ Do not open the doors. ■ Do not move the...
...and feed rollers. ■ Do not remove the paper source tray that are labeled with the surface. Printer Supplies ■ Use the supplies specifically designed for the weight of the printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 It should be very hot and can cause personal injury. Printing Safety Guidelines ■ Wait 10 ...9632; Do not block or cover the slots and openings on . ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, etc. Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in either the printer driver or control panel. ■ Do not open the doors. ■ Do not move the...
User Guide (English)
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... pages that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from your printer. Note: Print the Menu Map to see other information pages available for printing. Access these pages from the printer driver. To print information pages: 1. Print the Menu Map to print. Note:... You can also print information pages from CentreWare Internet Services (IS) and from the printer's control panel. To print the sample pages: 1. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 On the control panel, ...
... pages that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from your printer. Note: Print the Menu Map to see other information pages available for printing. Access these pages from the printer driver. To print information pages: 1. Print the Menu Map to print. Note:... You can also print information pages from CentreWare Internet Services (IS) and from the printer's control panel. To print the sample pages: 1. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 On the control panel, ...
User Guide (English)
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Select your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Click the Xerox Support Centre icon in the Mac OS X dock. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It is installed during printer driver installation. Select one of the status information is placed in the dock. 2. You must have a USB or parallel connection, some of the following information: ■ ...
Select your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Click the Xerox Support Centre icon in the Mac OS X dock. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It is installed during printer driver installation. Select one of the status information is placed in the dock. 2. You must have a USB or parallel connection, some of the following information: ■ ...
User Guide (English)
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Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-1 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 OS...
Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-1 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 OS...
User Guide (English)
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... can also manually set the printer's IP address on the control panel. ■ Macintosh systems: Manually set the printer's IP address if the printer is required to identify the printer on the network. ■ Windows operating systems: Run the Installer on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. Phaser® 5550...
... can also manually set the printer's IP address on the control panel. ■ Macintosh systems: Manually set the printer's IP address if the printer is required to identify the printer on the network. ■ Windows operating systems: Run the Installer on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. Phaser® 5550...
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See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on the hub except the uplink port. This section includes: ■ Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) on page 3-3 ■ Connecting via USB on page 3-4 ■ Connecting ... twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to any port on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 Connect to the hub with one or more computers. Cabling and hardware are connecting to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). A USB or a parallel connection is...
See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on the hub except the uplink port. This section includes: ■ Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) on page 3-3 ■ Connecting via USB on page 3-4 ■ Connecting ... twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to any port on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 Connect to the hub with one or more computers. Cabling and hardware are connecting to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). A USB or a parallel connection is...
User Guide (English)
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... a Connection Method Connecting via Parallel A Parallel cable connection can also be purchased separately. Connect the other end of three meters (10 feet). Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriate LPT Parallel port. However, a USB connection is not included with a maximum length of ... have Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. To use USB, PC users must use Mac OS X, version 10.3 and higher. See also: Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 This cable is not as fast as an Ethernet connection.
... a Connection Method Connecting via Parallel A Parallel cable connection can also be purchased separately. Connect the other end of three meters (10 feet). Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriate LPT Parallel port. However, a USB connection is not included with a maximum length of ... have Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. To use USB, PC users must use Mac OS X, version 10.3 and higher. See also: Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 This cable is not as fast as an Ethernet connection.
User Guide (English)
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... also: Using CentreWare Internet Services tutorial at high speed from any networked Xerox printer that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop. A printer with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 JavaScript is required to support these functions. Note: CentreWare IS...
... also: Using CentreWare Internet Services tutorial at high speed from any networked Xerox printer that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop. A printer with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 JavaScript is required to support these functions. Note: CentreWare IS...
User Guide (English)
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...using a web browser. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11 Printer Management Software CentreWare Web CentreWare Web is a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. With CentreWare Web you can: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000, Windows... for additional printer-specific features, including help. Use CentreWare Web to remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on local and remote subnets. ■ Automatically discover printers as scheduled. ■ Generate reports. ■ Connect to www.xerox.com/office/...
...using a web browser. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11 Printer Management Software CentreWare Web CentreWare Web is a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. With CentreWare Web you can: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000, Windows... for additional printer-specific features, including help. Use CentreWare Web to remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on local and remote subnets. ■ Automatically discover printers as scheduled. ■ Generate reports. ■ Connect to www.xerox.com/office/...
User Guide (English)
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... from a PC to different printers. This is recommended to www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers for applications requiring PCL. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12 Note: For Windows 2000/XP only. This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X (version 10.3 and higher) operating system. Available Printer Drivers Available Printer Drivers To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver. This driver enables printing from a UNIX...
... from a PC to different printers. This is recommended to www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers for applications requiring PCL. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12 Note: For Windows 2000/XP only. This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X (version 10.3 and higher) operating system. Available Printer Drivers Available Printer Drivers To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver. This driver enables printing from a UNIX...
User Guide (English)
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... functioning network and receiving traffic, its link LED is green, and its amber traffic LED is plugged in this section. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 b. See Available Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary Steps These preliminary steps must be installed on the CentreDirect External Print Server. Note: The CentreWare ... Client Installation on page 3-17 ■ Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-12 (CentreWare IS). Verify that the printer is flashing rapidly. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Other Methods of Installation Your...
... functioning network and receiving traffic, its link LED is green, and its amber traffic LED is plugged in this section. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 b. See Available Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary Steps These preliminary steps must be installed on the CentreDirect External Print Server. Note: The CentreWare ... Client Installation on page 3-17 ■ Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-12 (CentreWare IS). Verify that the printer is flashing rapidly. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Other Methods of Installation Your...
User Guide (English)
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...drivers. 3. Enter a name for the printer and select whether you want to correct the data if incorrect, and then click Finish in the Completing the Add Printer... one of these options: ■ If the printer is not shared, click Next. ■ If the printer is shared, enter a Share Name, check the...and then click Next. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. Proceed to Step 3. ■...prompted to print a test page. 1. Windows 2000 or Later Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. If you printed a test page, you do not want that the...
...drivers. 3. Enter a name for the printer and select whether you want to correct the data if incorrect, and then click Finish in the Completing the Add Printer... one of these options: ■ If the printer is not shared, click Next. ■ If the printer is shared, enter a Share Name, check the...and then click Next. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. Proceed to Step 3. ■...prompted to print a test page. 1. Windows 2000 or Later Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. If you printed a test page, you do not want that the...
User Guide (English)
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...computer's CD-ROM drive and click Have Disk. 2. Verify that printer to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Creating an IPP Printer To create an IPP printer: 1. Click Next. 6. Enter your web browser. 2. Click ...the Browse button, and then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. The Network Path...
...computer's CD-ROM drive and click Have Disk. 2. Verify that printer to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Creating an IPP Printer To create an IPP printer: 1. Click Next. 6. Enter your web browser. 2. Click ...the Browse button, and then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. The Network Path...
User Guide (English)
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... Places, and then browse to 32-Bit Client Installation To install from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Double-click on Printers and Faxes. 4. On the Drivers tab, click the Add button. 6. Open the appropriate language folder, select the .inf file, and then click... OK. 9. Type the 32-bit client's login name, and then click OK. Browse to the 32-bit driver on My Computer, and...
... Places, and then browse to 32-Bit Client Installation To install from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Double-click on Printers and Faxes. 4. On the Drivers tab, click the Add button. 6. Open the appropriate language folder, select the .inf file, and then click... OK. 9. Type the 32-bit client's login name, and then click OK. Browse to the 32-bit driver on My Computer, and...
User Guide (English)
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... the Print to the Following Ports list is enabled. The user should also have completed the following tasks: ■ Loaded a Phaser printer PCL or PostScript printer driver. ■ Printed and kept a current copy of installed network protocols to verify that the client is set as desired. ■... into the network and printing to the one on your driver). 2. This Troubleshooting section assumes you have access to see the IP address. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties. 3. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-18 Verifying Settings To verify settings: 1. View the list...
... the Print to the Following Ports list is enabled. The user should also have completed the following tasks: ■ Loaded a Phaser printer PCL or PostScript printer driver. ■ Printed and kept a current copy of installed network protocols to verify that the client is set as desired. ■... into the network and printing to the one on your driver). 2. This Troubleshooting section assumes you have access to see the IP address. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties. 3. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-18 Verifying Settings To verify settings: 1. View the list...
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See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-19 Click Print Test Page. If the printer does not print, select PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows printer driver to access PhaserSMART Technical Support. Select the General tab. 2. Windows 2000 or Later Printing a Test Page To print a test page: 1.
See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-19 Click Print Test Page. If the printer does not print, select PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows printer driver to access PhaserSMART Technical Support. Select the General tab. 2. Windows 2000 or Later Printing a Test Page To print a test page: 1.
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... Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Click the Add button. 3. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 Select the printer in the lower drop-down menu is complete, open the Utilities folder. 2. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the list of manufacturers in the window. 5. Confirm... on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, and then open the Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X, version 10.3.x. When installation is set to install the printer software. 2. Select Xerox from the list of available devices. 7. Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher...
... Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Click the Add button. 3. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 Select the printer in the lower drop-down menu is complete, open the Utilities folder. 2. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the list of manufacturers in the window. 5. Confirm... on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, and then open the Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X, version 10.3.x. When installation is set to install the printer software. 2. Select Xerox from the list of available devices. 7. Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher...