System Administrator Guide
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... state of data. For a class A network, the network address is the PDL language created by Adobe and used in most Xerox Phaser printers. For a class B network, the network address is installed with the Xerox printer driver. A page description language created by Hewlett-Packard. PrintingScout is a tool that connect network devices, such as AppSocket, RAW, or Windows...
... state of data. For a class A network, the network address is the PDL language created by Adobe and used in most Xerox Phaser printers. For a class B network, the network address is installed with the Xerox printer driver. A page description language created by Hewlett-Packard. PrintingScout is a tool that connect network devices, such as AppSocket, RAW, or Windows...
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 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. All rights reserved.
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 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. All rights reserved.
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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...use of horizontal with all warnings and instructions marked on . ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, etc. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in solid contact with the surface. Operational Safety Operational Guidelines ■ Do not block or ... openings on a level, solid non-vibrating surface with adequate strength for your 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...
...use of horizontal with all warnings and instructions marked on . ■ Keep hands, hair, neckties, etc. Phaser® 5550 Printer 1-7 Warning: Avoid touching areas inside the printer that you selected in solid contact with the surface. Operational Safety Operational Guidelines ■ Do not block or ... openings on a level, solid non-vibrating surface with adequate strength for your 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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... the appropriate information page, and then press the OK button to print. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of the control panel settings and information pages. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 On the control panel, select Information, and then press the OK button. 2. To print the Menu Map:...Pages, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to print. Access these pages from the printer driver. Select the desired sample page, and then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. To print the sample pages...
... the appropriate information page, and then press the OK button to print. Sample Pages Your printer comes with a set of the control panel settings and information pages. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-9 On the control panel, select Information, and then press the OK button. 2. To print the Menu Map:...Pages, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Menu Map, and then press the OK button to print. Access these pages from the printer driver. Select the desired sample page, and then press the OK button to see other information pages available for printing. To print the sample pages...
User Guide (English)
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... Internet connection to frequently asked questions ■ Default printer driver settings (Windows only) To start the Xerox Support Centre utility: 1. More Information Xerox Support Centre The Xerox Support Centre is a utility that is placed in the dock. 2. Select one of the status information is not available. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It provides a central location for accessing...
... Internet connection to frequently asked questions ■ Default printer driver settings (Windows only) To start the Xerox Support Centre utility: 1. More Information Xerox Support Centre The Xerox Support Centre is a utility that is placed in the dock. 2. Select one of the status information is not available. Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-13 It provides a central location for accessing...
User Guide (English)
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... an IPv6 network, see IPv6 on page 3-26 This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer. 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 X, Version 10.3 and Higher on...
... an IPv6 network, see IPv6 on page 3-26 This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer. 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 X, Version 10.3 and Higher on...
User Guide (English)
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... recommended hardware and cables. 2. Turn on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is connected to automatically set the printer's TCP/IP address on the computer from www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-2 Connect the printer to verify the new settings. Print...
... recommended hardware and cables. 2. Turn on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for referencing network settings. 4. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is connected to automatically set the printer's TCP/IP address on the computer from www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-2 Connect the printer to verify the new settings. Print...
User Guide (English)
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... the second cable. See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on an Ethernet network. Choosing a Connection Method Choosing a Connection Method Connect the printer via Ethernet (Recommended) Ethernet can be purchased separately. An Ethernet connection is recommended... than a USB connection. It supports many printers and systems on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 The CentreWare IS web interface enables you direct access to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your printer and must be used for the different connection...
... the second cable. See also: Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5 Available Printer Drivers on an Ethernet network. Choosing a Connection Method Choosing a Connection Method Connect the printer via Ethernet (Recommended) Ethernet can be purchased separately. An Ethernet connection is recommended... than a USB connection. It supports many printers and systems on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-3 The CentreWare IS web interface enables you direct access to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your printer and must be used for the different connection...
User Guide (English)
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...Verify that you are both Off, and then turn it on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 This type of the USB cable to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. See also: Available Printer Drivers on . 2. Connect the Parallel cable to 36-pin low density 1284-B...purchased separately. Parallel connection requires a standard-to-high density Parallel printer cable, (36-pin high-density 1284-C [male] to the printer and the computer while they are connecting to the computer. Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the ...
...Verify that you are both Off, and then turn it on page 3-12 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-4 This type of the USB cable to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. See also: Available Printer Drivers on . 2. Connect the Parallel cable to 36-pin low density 1284-B...purchased separately. Parallel connection requires a standard-to-high density Parallel printer cable, (36-pin high-density 1284-C [male] to the printer and the computer while they are connecting to the computer. Install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the ...
User Guide (English)
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... manage your local web server's support page. ■ Access online manuals and technical support information located on the Xerox website. It also provides users with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 For complete information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in...
... manage your local web server's support page. ■ Access online manuals and technical support information located on the Xerox website. It also provides users with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at www.xerox.com/office/5550support Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-10 For complete information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in...
User Guide (English)
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...a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. Printers are found through network or print server discovery and managed over TCP/IP networks using a web browser. With CentreWare Web you can: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000... levels of user access privileges for additional printer-specific features, including help. For more information, go to all users in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on a server for availability to www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11
...a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. Printers are found through network or print server discovery and managed over TCP/IP networks using a web browser. With CentreWare Web you can: ■ Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000... levels of user access privileges for additional printer-specific features, including help. For more information, go to all users in performing administrative tasks. ■ Install CentreWare Web on a server for availability to www.xerox.com/office/5550drivers. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-11
User Guide (English)
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... for applications requiring PCL. This is recommended to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Available Printer Drivers Available Printer Drivers To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver. The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X (version 10.3 and higher) operating system. Note: For Windows 2000/XP only. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12
... for applications requiring PCL. This is recommended to any Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. Available Printer Drivers Available Printer Drivers To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver. The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications requiring PCL. This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X (version 10.3 and higher) operating system. Note: For Windows 2000/XP only. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-12
User Guide (English)
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... Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. See also: Online 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. If the installer does not launch, do the...Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary Steps These preliminary steps must be installed on the CentreDirect External Print Server. When the printer is connected to use, and then follow the onscreen instructions. In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 Verify that the printer...
... Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. See also: Online 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. If the installer does not launch, do the...Printer Drivers on page 3-18 Preliminary Steps These preliminary steps must be installed on the CentreDirect External Print Server. When the printer is connected to use, and then follow the onscreen instructions. In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE. 2. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-13 Verify that the printer...
User Guide (English)
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...then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Verify that the path and filename are prompted to print a test page, and then click Next. 2. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. Proceed to Step 3. ...Share box, and then click Next. Windows 2000 or Later Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. See also: Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-18 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-15 Click Next. 6. Enter a name for the printer and select whether you do not want that the test page printed: ...
...then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Verify that the path and filename are prompted to print a test page, and then click Next. 2. Select one of these options in the Add Printer Wizard when the data is correct. Proceed to Step 3. ...Share box, and then click Next. Windows 2000 or Later Configuring the Printer To configure the printer: 1. See also: Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 3-18 Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-15 Click Next. 6. Enter a name for the printer and select whether you do not want that the test page printed: ...
User Guide (English)
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... directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Enter a name for printer-ip-address. 5. Select one of these steps to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Click Next. On the desktop, click Start, ...printer's URL. Click Next. 6. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Enter your printer's IP address in the following format: http://printer-ip-address/ipp Note: Substitute your web browser. 2. Verify that printer to launch the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard. 3. Launch your printer's IP address or DNS name for the printer...
... directory which contains the Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers. 3. Enter a name for printer-ip-address. 5. Select one of these steps to obtain the printer's URL and create an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer. Click Next. On the desktop, click Start, ...printer's URL. Click Next. 6. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-16 Enter your printer's IP address in the following format: http://printer-ip-address/ipp Note: Substitute your web browser. 2. Verify that printer to launch the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard. 3. Launch your printer's IP address or DNS name for the printer...
User Guide (English)
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...open the Windows folder. 8. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Type the 32-bit client's login name, and then click OK. Click Next, select Have Disk, and then click OK. 7. To install from a 64-Bit Server in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: 1. On the Drivers tab, click the Add button.... 6. Browse to the 32-bit driver on Printers and Faxes. 4. Expand Local Users and Groups, and then double-click the Groups folder. 4. Open the appropriate ...
...open the Windows folder. 8. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-17 Type the 32-bit client's login name, and then click OK. Click Next, select Have Disk, and then click OK. 7. To install from a 64-Bit Server in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: 1. On the Drivers tab, click the Add button.... 6. Browse to the 32-bit driver on Printers and Faxes. 4. Expand Local Users and Groups, and then double-click the Groups folder. 4. Open the appropriate ...
User Guide (English)
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... Configuration page. ■ IP Address Source is set correctly (if used for the printer. 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 : DHCP... Interpreters: Auto, PCL, or PostScript (depending on your computer. 5. Verify that the correct printer driver is identical to the Phaser printer queue. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. 6. Select the Advanced tab. Select the Start Menu tab, and then select Classic Start ...
... Configuration page. ■ IP Address Source is set correctly (if used for the printer. 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 : DHCP... Interpreters: Auto, PCL, or PostScript (depending on your computer. 5. Verify that the correct printer driver is identical to the Phaser printer queue. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. 6. Select the Advanced tab. Select the Start Menu tab, and then select Classic Start ...
User Guide (English)
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Click Print Test Page. 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 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.
Click Print Test Page. 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 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.
User Guide (English)
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...version 10.3.x. When installation is set to install the printer software. 2. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Select the printer in the lower drop-down menu. 6. Select Xerox from the list of available devices. 7. Select ... on page 3-23 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 Set up your printer using Bonjour (Rendezvous), create a desktop USB connection, or use an LPD/LPR connection for Mac OS X, version 10.3.x. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Macintosh OS X, Version...
...version 10.3.x. When installation is set to install the printer software. 2. Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM: 1. Select the printer in the lower drop-down menu. 6. Select Xerox from the list of available devices. 7. Select ... on page 3-23 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 Set up your printer using Bonjour (Rendezvous), create a desktop USB connection, or use an LPD/LPR connection for Mac OS X, version 10.3.x. Phaser® 5550 Printer 3-20 Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Macintosh OS X, Version...