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  • Page 1 7300 P h a s e r ® C o l o r P r i n t e r Networking Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002, Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Xerox Corporation. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms of matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as styles, templates, icons, screen displays, looks, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Running the Xerox installer ........
  • Page 4 Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor ........
  • Page 5 Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x/5.x Network......35 Configuration software for NetWare networks ....... . 35 Quick setup .

  • Page 6: Ip Address

    With CentreWare IS software, you can access printer status and manage your printer over a TCP/ IP network using a web browser. For UNIX, use a Xerox-provided shell script to prepare a configuration file. Sending the file to the printer stores the IP address information in the printer’s memory, where the printer reads it when reset.

  • Page 7: Setting The Ip Address From The Front Panel

    PostScript Utility files can be used on hosts that do not have BOOTP or DHCP— see the ReadMe file on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. The PC ReadMe file is in the UTILS directory of the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM; the Macintosh ReadMe file is in the Network Utilities folder.

  • Page 8: Enabling Dhcp On The Printer

    Enabling DHCP on the printer Make sure that the printer’s DHCP protocol is enabled by setting the front panel or using CentreWare IS. Note To determine your printer’s IP address, select Printer Identification using the front panel or print a copy of the Configuration Pages. For information about using the front panel, refer to the Front Panel section of the Features Guide on the Interactive Documentation CD-ROM.

  • Page 9: Dns Setup Using Centreware Internet Services

    To enable DDNS, enter the following DDNS/WINS settings information: DDNS - Set to ON. Release Host Name - Set to NO. DDNS/WINS Name - Use the default name provided by Xerox or enter another name. Primary Name Server IP Address (optional) Second Name Server IP Address (optional) When you are finished entering the settings, click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 10: Printer Management

    Setting up a connection to your printer Running the Xerox installer A single integrated installer is used to install printer drivers and other software. The Xerox installer automatically performs printer installation tasks and creates a printer. In most cases, you are required to make only a few installation choices, clicking Next to move from screen to screen.

  • Page 11: Obtaining The Printer's Url (Network Path)

    Obtaining the printer’s URL (network path) Connect to the printer via CentreWare IS by entering your printer’s IP address into your browser. From the main CentreWare IS page, click Properties. In the Protocols group on the left side of the screen, click IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). The Network Path field on the CentreWare IS IPP page displays the printer’s URL.

  • Page 12: Centreware Mc (Microsoft Management Console)

    For installing or managing multiple printers on a Windows NT 4.x (Service Pack 6 or higher) or Windows 2000/XP network with the TCP/IP protocol enabled, you can use the Xerox CentreWare MC snap-in to Microsoft Management Console. Refer to the Xerox CentreWare MC User Guide on the Advanced Printer Management Tools CD-ROM.

  • Page 13: Printer Management Features

    Automatically discover printers as scheduled. Generate reports. Connect to printer web servers for additional printer-specific features, including help. For more information on the operation and use of CentreWare Web, refer to the CentreWare Web User Guide (on the Advanced Printer Management Tools CD-ROM) and on-line help. Printer management features Job accounting The printer stores information about jobs printed in a log file.

  • Page 14: Mailinx Alerts

    MaiLinX alerts MaiLinX alerts allows the printer to automatically send email to the system administrator and others under the following conditions: When printer errors, warnings, and alerts occur. When the printer requires attention (for example, when service is required or supplies need to be replenished).

  • Page 15: Printing Usage Profile Reports

    Types of reports Job report — The job report contains information on the last printed job. This report can only be emailed; it cannot be printed, because printing it creates a new job that overwrites the report data. The job report is useful in environments where billing for each print job is required. Full report —...

  • Page 16: Sending Reports Via Email

    Press the OK key. To exit the menu system, scroll to Using CentreWare IS Connect to the printer via CentreWare IS by entering your printer’s IP address into your browser. On the right side of the page, click Jobs. On the left side of the page, click Usage Profile. Click Print Usage Profile Report to print a full report with empty fields omitted.

  • Page 17: Xerox Usage Analysis Tool

    For export to spreadsheet (for graphing, billing, data analysis): Microsoft Excel 97 or Excel 2000 Installation A web link used to install the Xerox Usage Analysis Tool is on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. A single integrated installer is used to install printer drivers, the Xerox Usage Analysis Tool, and other software.

  • Page 18: Windows 95/98/Me Network

    Quick CD-ROM install steps Insert your printer’s Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your PC is set to autorun, a Xerox installer should automatically start. If it does not start, do the following: Click Start and Run.

  • Page 19: Other Methods Of Installation

    Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor The Xerox installer for Windows automatically installs Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor for those installations using the PCL 5c driver. The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor can be used to add or remove TCP/IP ports. Adding a port using Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor To add a TCP/IP port, open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer you would like to attach the new TCP/IP port.

  • Page 20: Phaserport Software

    You have the opportunity to change any of the settings by clicking the Back key. Otherwise, click the Finish key to complete the port setup. Click OK to exit from Printer Properties. This completes the installation of the Xerox TCP/IP Port.
  • Page 21 Verify the Port name in the Print to the following port list. If necessary, re-select the correct name. Start an application and send a print job to the printer. If the printer still does not print, access PhaserSMART from the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows driver or refer to the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support.

  • Page 22: Windows Nt 4.X Network

    Quick CD-ROM install steps Insert your printer’s Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your PC is set to autorun, a Xerox installer should automatically start. If it does not start, do the following: Click Start and Run.

  • Page 23: Other Methods Of Installation

    Xerox CentreWare MC User Guide on the Advanced Printer Management Tools CD-ROM. You can use Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor to add or remove TCP/IP ports for installations using the PCL 5c driver. Quick install steps (Microsoft TCP/IP protocol) At the Desktop, right-mouse-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

  • Page 24: Quick Install Steps (Appletalk Protocol)

    Click Open. The Wizard returns you to the previous dialog. Verify that the path and filename are correct and click OK. At the next dialog, enter a name for the printer and select whether you want that printer to be the default.

  • Page 25: Xerox Tcp/Ip Port Monitor

    Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor The Xerox installer for Windows automatically installs Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor for those installations using the PCL 5c driver. The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor can be used to add or remove TCP/IP ports. Adding a port using Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor To add a TCP/IP port, open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer you would like to attach the new TCP/IP port.

  • Page 26: Windows Nt 4.X Troubleshooting (Tcp/Ip)

    You have the opportunity to change any of the settings by clicking the Back key. Otherwise, click the Finish key to complete the port setup. Click OK to exit from Printer Properties. This completes the installation of the Xerox TCP/IP Port.

  • Page 27: Windows Nt 4.X Troubleshooting (Appletalk)

    Configuration Pages. If necessary, re-select the TCP/IP number used for your printer. Click on the General tab, then click Print Test Page. If the printer still does not print, access PhaserSMART from the Troubleshooting tab of your printer driver or refer to the Xerox web site at: www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support.

  • Page 28: Windows 2000/Xp Network

    Quick CD-ROM install steps Insert your printer’s Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your PC is set to autorun, a Xerox installer should automatically start. If it does not start, do the following: Click Start and Run.

  • Page 29: Other Methods Of Installation

    Your printer can also be installed on a Windows 2000/XP network using one of these methods: Microsoft TCP/IP protocol AppleTalk protocol You can use Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor to add or remove TCP/IP ports for installations using the PCL 5c driver. The following methods can also be used to install or configure your printer: The CentreWare DP program on your Advanced Printer Management Tools CD-ROM can also be used to monitor and configure the printer.

  • Page 30: Quick Install Steps (Appletalk Protocol)

    Click the Local Printer radio button. Click Next>. Click the Create a New Port radio button. Select Standard TCP/IP Port from the New Port Type pull-down menu. Click Next>. The wizard now starts the TCP/IP port wizard, click Next>. Click in the Printer Name or IP Address edit box, and type in the IP Address of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 31: Xerox Tcp/Ip Port Monitor

    Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor The Xerox installer for Windows automatically installs Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor for those installations using the PCL 5c driver. The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor can be used to add or remove TCP/IP ports. Adding a port using Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor To add a TCP/IP port, open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer you would like to attach the new TCP/IP port.

  • Page 32: Windows 2000/Xp Troubleshooting (Tcp/Ip)

    In the Add Port dialog box, select Other. From the list of available printer port monitors, select the Xerox TCP/IP Port, and then click the OK button. At this point, you enter the Xerox TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. The wizard guides you step-by- step through the following procedures: Choosing a name for the new port.

  • Page 33: Windows 2000/Xp Troubleshooting (Appletalk)

    TCP/IP number used for your printer. Click on the General tab, then click Print Test Page. If the printer still does not print, access PhaserSMART from the Troubleshooting tab of your printer driver or refer to the Xerox web site at: www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support.
  • Page 34 2 above. Click on the General tab, then click Print Test Page. If printer still does not print, access PhaserSMART from the Troubleshooting tab of your printer driver or refer to the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support. Phaser® 7300 Color Printer...

  • Page 35: Macintosh Ethertalk Network (Macos 8.X/9.X/X, Version 10.1)

    Perform the next two steps for MacOS X, version 10.1 only. Open Print Center. Click Add Printer, select the printer, then click Add. For more details, refer to the infoSMART Knowledge Base at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/infoSMART, Document #2562. Copyright © 2002 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Phaser® 7300 Color Printer...

  • Page 36: Quick Install Steps For Macos 8.X And 9.X

    LPR printer in the Printer drop-down list. Creating an AppSocket printer with LaserWriter 8.6 Xerox provides Macintosh AppSocket printing with PhaserPort for MacOS on the printer’s Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. PhaserPort for MacOS provides a high-speed, bi-directional communications channel using the new plug-in communication architecture of Apple LaserWriter version 8.6.

  • Page 37: Phaserport For Macos System Requirements

    PhaserPort for MacOS system requirements Note PhaserPort is not supported under MacOS X. A Phaser printer installed on a TCP/IP network. PowerPC-based Macintosh. Apple's LaserWriter version 8.6 or later, with Desktop Printing enabled. Open Transport version 1.1 or later networking. TCP/IP networking provided by MacTCP software is not supported.

  • Page 38: Quick Install Steps For Macos X, Version 10.1

    Quick install steps for MacOS X, version 10.1 Requirements Ensure that you are running MacOS X, version 10.1. The previous versions of MacOS X does not fully support PostScript printing and printer features. Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet port for TCP/IP or AppleTalk If your Macintosh is not already set up for TCP/IP, perform the following procedure: From the System Preferences application, select Network.

  • Page 39: Macintosh Troubleshooting (Macos 8.X/9.X/10.1)

    Click Ping. If you do NOT get a response, confirm that your TCP/IP settings are correct for both your printer and Macintosh. If you are still unable to print, refer to the Xerox web site at support or access PhaserSMART through CentreWare Internet Services. From a web browser, enter your printer’s IP address.

  • Page 40: Novell Netware 3.X/4.X/5.X Network

    Note For more information about the Xerox NDPS/NEPS solution, refer to the CentreWare for NDPS User Guide on the Advanced Printer Management Tools CD-ROM or see the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support.

  • Page 41: Advanced Setup

    Check the print job for print-quality. If print-quality problems exist or if your job did not print, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Interactive Documentation CD-ROM to correct the problem. If you want your printer to service more than one queue, proceed to the next section Advanced setup.

  • Page 42: Novell Netware Distributed/Enterprise Print Services (Ndps/Neps)

    In order to access Xerox printers in this environment, you need Xerox Gateway software installed on your system. The latest version of the Xerox Gateway Software is available on the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support. Instructions are available on the web site for installing your printer using NDPS.

  • Page 43: Novell Netware Troubleshooting Step-By-Step

    Note Setting the Primary Server is extremely important on large networks. If the above quick checks fail to fix the printing problem, refer to the Xerox web site at: www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support. Novell NetWare troubleshooting step-by-step The steps in this procedure should eliminate cabling, communication, and connection problems associated with network connected printers.
  • Page 44 NDS Tree (for NetWare 4.x NDS and later) is set for the correct NDS tree name. NDS Context (for NetWare 4.x NDS and later) is set for the correct NDS Context. Print Server (PServer) Name is set for the name selected for this Phaser printer to act as a print server.
  • Page 45 Be certain the printer is enabled and the connector and frame type are correct. If any changes are made, reset the printer from the front panel. Run a test print again. If the test print does not print, refer to the Xerox web site at: www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support.

  • Page 46: Unix/Linux Network

    Other UNIX OS: Load printer drivers and configure the printer for one of the Print Models. These drivers are available on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM or from the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support. Copyright © 2002 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Additional Resources

    Information regarding specific environments can also be found on the Xerox infoSMART™ Knowledge Base at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/infoSMART. Check the Xerox web site for the latest CentreWare for UNIX drivers at www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support. Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities. Select your printer, your platform (UNIX), and the files you want (drivers). Click Go to Downloads. Select the appropriate CentreWare driver for your platform.

  • Page 48: Index

    Index AppleTalk MacOS X 33 AppSocket Printer LaserWriter 31 Bindery Emulation Mode (BEM) 36 CentreWare DP 35 features 6 Novell NetWare network 36 CentreWare Internet Services 7 DNS 4 DNS setup 4 job accounting 8 resetting printer 4 setting IP address 3 status notification 9 usage profile reports 10, 11 CentreWare MC 7...
  • Page 49 Macintosh setting up port 31 TCP/IP Ethernet port 31 troubleshooting 34 Macintosh Ethernet port setting up 33 Macintosh EtherTalk network 30 AppSocket printer 31 enabling EtherTalk 30 requirements 30 MacOS 8.x and 9.x quick install steps 31 MacOS X creating AppleTalk printer 33 creating LPR printer 33 quick install steps 33 MaiLinX 9...
  • Page 50 CD-ROM install steps 17 quick install steps 18 TCP/IP 18 troubleshooting 21 Xerox installer Macintosh 5 running 5 Windows 5 Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor adding a port 14, 20, 26 installation 14, 20, 26 Phaser® 7300 Color Printer Index...

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