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Xerox Phaser 4500 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

    Phaser 4500 l a s e r p r i n t e r Reference Guide Guide de référence Guida di riferimento Referenzhandbuch Guía de referencia Guia de referência Naslaggids Referensguiden ® www.xerox.com/office/4500support Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

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    Copyright © 2004, 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 Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.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

    Contents 1 Features Printer Tour ............. . 1-2 Printer Features .
  • Page 4 Contents Registering Your Printer ........... 1-24 2 Printing Changing Paper .
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced Options ............2-42 Printing Separation Pages .
  • Page 6 Contents Novell NetWare............3-36 Configuration Software for NetWare Networks .
  • Page 7 Contents 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 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 8: Features

    "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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 9: Printer Tour

    "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 superior print quality ■ ■ 36 pages per minute (ppm) (Letter) ■...

  • Page 10: Front View

    Printer Tour Configurations (Continued) Features Printer Configuration 4500B 4500N 4500DT 4500DX 550-Sheet Feeder Optional Optional Standard Standard 500-Sheet Stacker Optional Optional Optional Standard Automatic 2-Sided Printing (Duplex) Optional Optional Standard Standard Front View Paper stop Front panel Tray 1 On/Off switch Tray 2 Optional Tray 3 Optional Tray 4...

  • Page 11: Printer Options And Upgrades

    Printer Tour Printer Options and Upgrades Options and upgrades are available for the Phaser 4500 Laser Printer. Note Print a “Configuration Page” after installing an option to confirm that the option has been installed correctly. Upgrades ■ Phaser 4500B to 4500N...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Features

    Enables you to access tools and information pages to help resolve problems. ■ Enables you to change printer and network settings. Go to Reference/Features/Printer Settings on the User Documentation CD-ROM for details about front panel settings. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Front Panel Layout The front panel on your printer has three components: ■ Multi-colored LED Graphic display ■ ■ Six button cluster Status Indicator LED: Blinking green = Printer is busy or in Standby mode Steady green = Ready to print or Power Saver P h a s e r 4 5 0 0 mode Blinking yellow = Warning, continues to print...

  • Page 14: Error And Warning Messages

    Front Panel Error and Warning Messages When there is a problem with the printer, the front panel displays (1) an error or warning message. Press the i button (2) for more information about the error or warning message and ways to solve the problem. P h a s e r 4 5 0 0 4500-075 Print Icon...

  • Page 15: Sample Pages

    Front Panel Select the appropriate information page, then press the OK button to print. Note Print the “Menu Map” 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: At the printer’s front panel, select Information, then press the OK button.

  • Page 16: Printer Drivers

    Xerox makes driver installation easy with its Walk-Up Technology. For more information about printer drivers, see the video at www.xerox.com/office/drivers. Available Printer Drivers Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems. The following drivers are available: Driver...

  • Page 17: Printer Driver Features

    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. Windows, Windows Macintosh Macintosh Windows 2000, XP, Feature Server 98, Me OS 9.x...

  • Page 18: Managing Your Printer

    For detailed information about CentreWare IS software, click HELP on the upper right of the CentreWare IS screen. For more information about “CentreWare IS” go to Reference/Connections & Networks/ Printer Management Software on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-11 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 19: Phasersmart

    PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem, and proposes a solution. If the problem is not resolved with the solution, PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in opening a Service Request with Xerox Customer Support. Launching PhaserSMART from CentreWare IS To access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS: Launch your web browser.

  • Page 20: Printer Settings

    Select Printer Defaults. Select Off or On from the Printer Startup Page drop-down list to change the setting. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-13 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 21: Accessing Power Saver

    Printer Settings Printing the Startup Page To print the “Startup Page”: Select Information, then press the OK button. Select Information Pages, then press the OK button. Select Startup Page, then press the OK button to print. Accessing Power Saver To save energy, the printer enters a Power Saver, low-energy consumption mode after a pre- defined period of time since its last activity.

  • Page 22: File Security System

    Printer Settings Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page. File Security System If your printer has a hard drive, your system administrator can use the front panel’s File Security menu to: ■ Make removed files unrecoverable Remove old Proof and Secure Job Print files ■...

  • Page 23: Selecting Tray Settings

    Printer Settings Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen. Selecting Tray Settings You can select trays by two different methods: ■ The printer’s front panel ■ CentreWare IS Using the Front Panel To specify tray selection: At the printer’s front panel, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Front Panel Brightness

    Printer Settings Tray Sequence The tray sequence can be set to a particular order, including all or fewer than all trays in the printer. When fewer than all trays are set and a job specifies a tray not in the list, tray switching from that tray does not occur, even when otherwise enabled.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Front Panel Contrast

    Printer Settings Adjusting Front Panel Contrast To adjust the contrast between the text and the background to make the front panel text more readable: At the printer’s front panel, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. Front Panel Setup, then press the OK button. Select Select Front Panel...

  • Page 26: Fonts

    Launch your web browser. Enter your printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Select Properties. Select the Web Server folder on the left sidebar. Select Font Files. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-19 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 27: Printing A List Of Available Fonts

    Fonts Printing a List of Available Fonts To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts, use: ■ The printer’s front panel CenterWare IS ■ ■ The printer driver Using the Printer’s Front Panel To print either a PostScript or PCL font list at the front panel: Select Information, then press the OK button.

  • Page 28: Downloading Fonts

    Fonts Listing the Fonts from a Mac Use the Apple Printer Utility to list the fonts available on your printer. If you do not have the Apple Printer Utility on your computer, install it from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. Double-click the Apple Printer Utility icon (in the PhaserTools folder on your computer’s hard drive) to launch the utility.
  • Page 29 Fonts To list the fonts available on your printer, install the font management utility from the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/office/support. Select your printer from the Network Printers drop-down list. Select the platform you are running from the drop-down list, “Which files for your printer would you like?”...
  • Page 30 Fonts Click Send to download the fonts in the list. Note To remove downloaded fonts from the printer, follow Steps 2 through 4. Click the Fonts drop-down list, select the font you want to remove, then click Remove. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 1-23 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 31: Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer

    Color Connection has everything you need to help you look great in print. Registering your printer also provides you with updates and news about your printer. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1-24 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 32: Printing

    "Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards" on page 2-34 ■ "Custom Size Paper" on page 2-39 ■ "Advanced Options" on page 2-42 ■ "Supplies and Recycling" on page 2-50 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 33: Changing Paper

    Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with plastic windows or metal clasps. Tray Setup When loading paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in a tray, pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-001 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 34 Changing Paper If loading paper having a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides. 4500-024 4500-023 Paper Length Guide Side Paper Guides Extend the tray to accommodate legal or US Folio (legal 13) paper by moving the release tabs to the sides of the tray and pulling out on the front of the tray.
  • Page 35 Changing Paper Load the paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in the tray. Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray. 4500-003 Paper and Transparency Fill Lines Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other specialty media. 4500-023 Phaser™...
  • Page 36 Caution Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.

  • Page 37: Supported Papers

    Follow the guidelines in these tables to ensure the best print quality and avoid printer jams. For best results, use only Xerox Printing Media specified for your printer; they are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your Phaser 4500 Laser Printer.

  • Page 38: Paper Weights

    148 – 356 mm Same as Input 5.5 – 14.0 in. 5.8 – 14.0 in. Paper Weights The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer supports the following paper types and weights: Paper and Media Types and Weights Paper/Media Type Weight Bond 60-216 g/m (16-58 lb.)
  • Page 39 Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024 Index Letter 8.5 x 11 in. 3R3004 90 lbs. (243 g/m Xerox Recycled Paper Xerox Multipurpose Recycled - 30% PCW Letter 8.5 x 11 in. 3R6296 20 lbs. (75 g/m Xerox Recycled Paper - 100% PCW...

  • Page 40: Paper Usage Guidelines

    Supported Papers Paper Usage Guidelines The printer accommodates most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty media. Only Tray 1 accommodates 3 x 5 in. index cards. ■ Use only paper envelopes. Do not use padded envelopes. ■ Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips.

  • Page 41: Paper That May Damage Your Printer

    Paper with staples inserted ■ Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, adhesives with release strips, or side seams. Warning Use only Xerox clear transparency film. Other types of transparency film may melt and damage the printer. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 2-10...

  • Page 42: Basic Printing

    For more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-11 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 43 Basic Printing Pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-001 If loading paper having a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides. 4500-024 4500-023 Extend the tray to accommodate legal or US Folio (legal 13) paper by moving the release tabs to the sides of the tray and pulling out on the front of the tray.
  • Page 44 Basic Printing Load the paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in the tray. 4500-016 4500-003 Note Do not load paper, transparencies, or specialty media above the fill lines inside the tray. Only use flat paper, transparencies, or specialty media. If frequent jamming occurs with card stock or heavier paper that is less than 175 mm (7 in.) long, reduce the number of sheets in the tray.
  • Page 45 Basic Printing Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-040 Confirm or change the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel. P h a s e r 4 5 0 0 4500-020 Phaser™...

  • Page 46: Loading Paper In Trays 2-4

    Basic Printing Loading Paper in Trays 2-4 Use Trays 2-4 for all paper, transparencies, and specialty media except 3 x 5 in. index cards. Caution If you change the type of paper in a tray, you P h a s e r 4 5 0 0 must change the paper type on the front panel to match the paper that you loaded.
  • Page 47 Basic Printing Extend the tray to accommodate legal or US Folio (legal 13) paper by moving the release tabs to the sides of the tray and pulling out on the front of the tray. Contract the tray by moving the release tabs to the sides of the tray and pushing in the front of the tray. 4500-091 4500-090 Load the paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in the tray.
  • Page 48 Basic Printing Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other specialty media. 4500-088 Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-077 Set the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel. P h a s e r 4 5 0 0 4500-020 Note...

  • Page 49: Factors Affecting Printer Performance

    Basic Printing Factors Affecting Printer Performance Many factors affect a print job. They include the print speed (stated in number of pages per minute), the media used, download time, and printer processing time. The computer download time and printer processing time are affected by several factors including: ■...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Printing Options

    With the document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box. Select the Phaser 4500 printer for use and click the Properties button to open the printer driver.
  • Page 51 Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings Operating Driver Tab/Dialog Box Printing Options System Windows 2000, Layout tab Orientation ■ Windows XP, or Print on Both Sides (Duplex) ■ Windows Server Pages Per Sheet ■ 2003 Advanced dialog box Graphics (Scaling and True Type Font) ■...
  • Page 52 Adjusting Printing Options Windows PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating Driver Tab/Dialog Box Printing Options System Windows 98 or Setup tab Paper Type ■ Windows Me Paper size ■ Tray Selection ■ Orientation ■ Print on 1 Side or Print on 2 Sides ■...
  • Page 53 Adjusting Printing Options Windows PCL Driver Settings Operating Driver Tab Printing Options System Windows 2000, Layout tab Orientation ■ Windows XP, or Print on Both Sides (Duplex) ■ Windows Server Pages Per Sheet ■ 2003 Paper/Quality tab Paper Type ■ Paper Size ■...

  • Page 54: Selecting Properties For An Individual Job (Mac)

    Adjusting Printing Options Note For more information about printing options and other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help. Selecting Properties for an Individual Job (Mac) To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer.
  • Page 55 Adjusting Printing Options Macintosh PostScript Driver Settings (Continued) Operating System Driver Drop-Down Title Printing Options Mac OS 9.x General Copies ■ Pages ■ Paper Source ■ Background Printing Print in ■ Print Time ■ Color Matching Print Color ■ Intent ■...

  • Page 56: Selecting Print-Quality Modes

    Adjusting Printing Options Selecting Print-Quality Modes Type of Print Job Print-Quality Mode Best general-purpose mode for high-speed printing. Produces crisp, bright 600 x 600 dpi prints. Highest-quality prints with best detail. Recommended for photo prints. True 1200 x 1200 dpi Produces superior text resolution.

  • Page 57: 2-Sided Printing

    Flip on Short Edge Flip on Long Edge To perform automatic 2-sided printing: Insert paper into the tray. For more information, go to Reference/Printing/Basic Printing on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-26 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 58 2-Sided Printing In the printer driver: Select either Portrait or Landscape orientation. ■ ■ Select 2-sided printing as described in the table below. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to print. Setting the Printer Driver for 2-Sided Printing Operating System Steps Windows 98 or...

  • Page 59: Transparencies

    ■ "Printing Transparencies from Trays 1-4" on page 2-28 Xerox Clear Transparencies can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only. To order Xerox Clear Transparencies, contact your local reseller. Videos are available with instructions for loading transparencies. Videos are located on the User Documentation CD-ROM and at www.xerox.com/office/...
  • Page 60 Transparencies Insert the transparencies into the tray. 4500-081 Note Do not load transparencies above the transparency fill line; it may cause the printer to jam. Adjust the width and length paper guides to match the size of the transparencies. 4500-093 4500-092 Phaser™...
  • Page 61 Transparencies Insert the tray into the printer tray slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-098 At the printer’s front panel, press the OK button to accept the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel. Follow these steps if the paper size and type loaded is different than the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel: Select...

  • Page 62: Envelopes

    Caution Never use envelopes with windows or metal clasps; they can damage the printer. Damage caused by using non-Xerox envelopes is not covered under the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas, please contact your local representative for details.

  • Page 63: Printing Envelopes From Trays 1-4

    Envelopes Printing Envelopes from Trays 1-4 Pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-001 Insert the envelopes into the tray, faceup with the flap of the envelope toward the left side of the tray. 4500-082 Adjust the paper guides to match the size of the envelopes. Note Do not load envelopes above the fill line inside the tray.
  • Page 64 Envelopes Insert the tray into the printer tray slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-104 At the printer’s front panel, press the OK button to accept the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel. Follow these steps if the paper size and type loaded is different than the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel: Select...

  • Page 65: Labels, Index Cards, And Greeting Cards

    "Printing Labels from Trays 1-4" on page 2-36 Xerox labels can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only. Index cards (3 in. x 5 in.) can be printed from Tray 1 only. They should be printed on one side only.
  • Page 66 Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards Insert the 3 x 5 in. index cards into the tray with the side to be printed faceup with the top of the card toward the back of the tray. Note Do not load paper above the fill line inside the tray. 4500-102 Adjust the paper guides to fit against the index cards.

  • Page 67: Printing Labels From Trays 1-4

    Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards Printing Labels from Trays 1-4 Pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-001 Insert the labels into the tray with the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page toward the back of the tray. 4500-083 Adjust the width and length paper guides to match the size of the paper.

  • Page 68: Printing Greeting Cards From Trays 1-4

    Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards At the printer’s front panel, press the OK button to accept the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel. Follow these steps if the paper size and type loaded is different than the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel: Select Change Paper...
  • Page 69 Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards At the printer’s front panel, press the OK button to accept the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel. Follow these steps if the paper size and type loaded is different than the paper size and type highlighted on the Front Panel: Select Change Paper...

  • Page 70: Custom Size Paper

    For more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1-4 Pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-078 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-39 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 71 Custom Size Paper Insert custom size paper into Tray 1, 2, 3, or 4. 4500-086 Note Do not load paper, transparencies, or specialty media above the fill lines inside the tray. Only use flat paper, transparencies, or specialty media. If frequent jamming occurs with card stock or heavier paper that is less than 175 mm (7 in.) long, reduce the number of sheets in the tray.
  • Page 72 Custom Size Paper Insert the tray into the printer tray slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-077 At the printer’s front panel: Change Paper Size, then press the OK button. Select Select Custom, then press the OK button. c.

  • Page 73: Advanced Options

    In the Print dialog box, select the Printer Features drop-down list, select Separation Page and Source from the drop-down list, then select On from the Separation Page drop- down list. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-42 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 74: Printing Multiple Pages On A Single Sheet (N-Up)

    Advanced Options Printing Multiple Pages on a Single Sheet (N-Up) When printing a multiple-page document, you can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Print one, two, four, six, nine, or 16 pages per side. To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper in a supported driver: ■...

  • Page 75: Printing Negative And Mirror Images

    Advanced Options Printing Negative and Mirror Images You can print pages as a negative image (reverses the light and dark areas in your printed image) or mirror image (flips images horizontally on pages when printed). Negative Image Mirror Image To select negative or mirror images in a supported driver: ■...

  • Page 76: Scaling

    Advanced Options ■ Mac OS 9 driver: From the File menu, select Page Setup, choose PostScript Options from the drop-down list, then select Invert Image (to print a negative image) or Flip Horizontal (to print a mirror image). Scaling You can reduce or enlarge your page images when they are printed by selecting a scaling value between 25 and 400 percent.

  • Page 77: Printing Watermarks

    Advanced Options Printing Watermarks A watermark is additional text that can be printed across one or more pages. For example, terms like Draft, Confidential, Date, Version that you might stamp on a page before distribution, can be inserted with a watermark. In some Windows drivers you can: ■...

  • Page 78: Printing Cover Pages

    Advanced Options Printing Cover Pages A cover page is the first or last page of a document. The printer enables you to choose a different paper source for the cover page than for the body of a document. For instance, use your company letterhead for the first page of a document, or use card stock for the first and last pages of a report.

  • Page 79: Printing Or Deleting Proof, Saved, And Secure Print Jobs

    Advanced Options ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver: On the Paper/Quality tab under Cover Pages, select First Page Only or First and Last Page, then select the tray to use for the covers from the Source drop-down list. ■...
  • Page 80 Advanced Options ■ Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT PostScript driver: On the Output Options tab, choose the job type under Walk-Up Features. For a secure print job, enter a 4-digit password to assign to this job. For a proof print or saved print job, enter the name you want to give this job.

  • Page 81: Supplies And Recycling

    Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/office/4500supplies. Caution If you attempt to use a non-Xerox print cartridge, it may not fit properly in the printer. If the cartridge does not fit properly, the printer will not function.

  • Page 82: Connections And Networks

    "Windows NT 4.x" on page 3-20 ■ "Windows 98 and Windows Me" on page 3-25 ■ "Macintosh" on page 3-30 ■ "Novell NetWare" on page 3-36 ■ "UNIX (Linux)" on page 3-41 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 83: Connections And Ip Address

    For example, your printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another device can have the address 192.168.1.4. For more information, go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART to view Document # 18545. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 84 Connections and IP Address Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address Use the Phaser installer on the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM to detect and/or assign an IP address to your printer. For further instructions, insert the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM, launch the installer, then follow the prompts for installation.
  • Page 85 Connect the USB cable to the PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to create the USB port. Follow the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer driver from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART to view these documents: ■...
  • Page 86 Verify that your printer is set to Auto Select. Click the Add button. The printer is displayed as an available printer in the Print Center. For more information, go www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART to view Document # 49355. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 87: Connection Setup

    Connections and IP Address Connection Setup Installing the Printer Driver To download the latest printer drivers, go to www.xerox.com/office/support. Windows 98 or Later and Windows 2000 or Later Install the printer driver from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. The Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM automatically installs and identifies the printer during the installation process.
  • Page 88 Apple Computer Incorporated for assistance. For Rendezvous, select the appropriate printer from the list that is displayed. ■ For more information go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART to view Documents # 48704, # 50080, and # 49814. Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address An Internet Protocol (IP) address is required to identify your printer on a network.
  • Page 89 Connections and IP Address Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using CentreWare Internet Services (IS) CentreWare IS is a printer administration and support tool using web technology. With CentreWare IS software, you can access printer status and manage your printer over a TCP/IP network using a web browser.
  • Page 90 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 WINS Server (optional) ■ Secondary WINS Server (optional) Click Save Changes when you are finished entering the settings.

  • Page 91: Printer Management Software

    (in Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX environments). TCP/IP and HTTP must be enabled in the printer. For complete information about CentreWare IS, see the CentreWare IS Online Help. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3-10 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 92 For installing or managing multiple printers on a Windows NT 4.x (Service Pack 6 or higher), Windows 2000, or Windows XP network with the TCP/IP protocol enabled, use the Xerox CentreWare MC snap-in to Microsoft Management Console. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office...

  • Page 93: Using Printer Management Features

    Generate reports. ■ Connect to printer web servers for additional printer-specific features, including help. For more information go to www.xerox.com/office to view the CentreWare Web User Guide. Using Printer Management Features Job Accounting The printer stores information about print jobs in a log file. The log file is stored either in the printer’s memory or on an optional hard disk if one is installed in the printer.
  • Page 94 Printer Management Software ■ When a reply to a CentreWare IS Remote Internet Printing message is desired. For more information about CentreWare IS Remote Internet printing, go to CentreWare IS Online Help. Three designated users can receive messages: SysAdmin ■ ■...
  • Page 95 Click Send Usage Profile Report. Xerox Usage Analysis Tool The Xerox Usage Analysis Tool is a Windows client/server application that allows system administrators to automatically track Xerox printer usage and obtain job accounting records. The tool supports large networks with many users and printers.

  • Page 96: Windows 2000, Windows Xp, And Windows Server 2003

    Select your desired language from the list. Select Install Printer Driver. Click I Agree to accept the Xerox Software License Agreement. In the Select Printer dialog box, the default Use Walk-Up Technology (recommended for network printers) is selected. Click Next.

  • Page 97: Other Methods Of Installation

    Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 network with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. ■ The Xerox CentreWare MC snap-in to Microsoft Management Console for installing or managing multiple printers on a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 network with TCP/IP protocol enabled. See the CentreWare MC User Guide at www.xerox.com/office.
  • Page 98 Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Click the Create a New Port button. Select Standard TCP/IP Port from the New Port Type pull-down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Click in the Printer Name or IP Address edit box and enter the IP Address of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 99: Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 Troubleshooting (Tcp/Ip)

    Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Obtaining the Printer’s URL (Network Path) Launch your web browser. Enter your printer's IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Select Properties. Select the Protocols folder on the left sidebar. Select IPP. The Network Path field on the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Settings page displays the printer’s URL.
  • Page 100 Click Print Test Page. If the printer does not print, do one of the following: ■ Select PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your Windows printer driver to access PhaserSMART Technical Support. ■ Go to www.xerox.com/office/support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-19 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 101: Windows Nt 4.X

    Select your desired language from the list. Select Install Printer Driver. Click I Agree to accept the Xerox Software License Agreement. In the Select Printer dialog box, the default Use Walk-Up Technology (recommended for network printers) is selected. Click Next.

  • Page 102: Other Methods Of Installation

    A web browser using CentreWare IS if your printer is connected to a Windows NT network with TCP/IP protocol enabled. ■ The Xerox CentreWare MC snap-in to Microsoft Management Console for installing or managing multiple printers on a Windows NT network with TCP/IP protocol enabled. See the CentreWare MC User Guide at www.xerox.com/office.
  • Page 103 Windows NT 4.x Configuring the Printer Insert the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive, then click Have Disk. Click the Browse button and select the directory containing the Windows NT drivers. Select the *.INF file, then click Open. Verify that the path and filename are correct, then click OK.

  • Page 104: Windows Nt 4.X Troubleshooting (Tcp/Ip)

    Windows NT 4.x Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting (TCP/IP) This troubleshooting section assumes you have completed the following tasks: ■ Loaded a Phaser printer PCL or PostScript printer driver. ■ Printed and kept a current copy of the “Configuration Page”. For information about printing a “Configuration Page”, go to Reference/Features/Front Panel on the User...
  • Page 105 Click Print Test Page. If the printer still does not print, do one of the following: ■ Access PhaserSMART Technical Support on the Troubleshooting tab of your printer driver. ■ Go to www.xerox.com/office/support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-24 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 106: Windows 98 And Windows Me

    For more information about installing and configuring TCP/IP in Windows environments, go to your Microsoft Windows documentation. Proceed to “Quick CD-ROM Install Steps” or “Other Methods of Installation” for the installation method desired. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3-25 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 107: Quick Cd-Rom Install Steps

    Right-click the printer to be attached to the new TCP/IP port, then click Properties. Click the Details tab, then click the Add Port button. Select Other. From the list of available printer-port monitors, select the Xerox TCP/IP Port, then click Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-26...
  • Page 108 Click Next. Note To locate Xerox printers on your local area network, select Auto Printer Discovery, then click Refresh. The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor searches the network for Xerox printers and displays them in a list. Select your desired printer from the list, then click OK.

  • Page 109: Windows 98 And Windows Me Troubleshooting

    Right-click Network Neighborhood on the desktop, then click Properties. Click the Configuration tab. A list of installed network components appears for the following items: ■ Client for Microsoft networks ■ Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-28 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 110 Send a print job to the printer. If the printer does not print, access PhaserSMART Technical Support from the Troubleshooting tab of the Windows printer driver or go to www.xerox.com/office/support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-29 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 111: Macintosh

    Open the AppleTalk Control Panel. Verify that the Ethernet port is the selected network port. Open the Chooser, then click the LaserWriter printer driver. Select the printer. Click Create to create the desktop printer. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3-30 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 112 Macintosh Enabling and Using TCP/IP for Mac OS 9.x This section provides installation and troubleshooting steps for Macintosh OS 9.x. Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP Perform the following procedure to set up your Macintosh TCP/IP: Click Control Panels from the Apple menu. Click TCP/IP.
  • Page 113 Macintosh Creating an AppSocket Printer with LaserWriter 8.6 Xerox provides Macintosh AppSocket printing with PhaserPort for Mac OS on the printer’s Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM. PhaserPort for Mac OS provides a bi-directional, high-speed communications channel using the new plug-in communication architecture of Apple LaserWriter version 8.6.
  • Page 114 Macintosh Enabling or Using TCP/IP or AppleTalk for Mac OS X, Version 10.1 or Higher Requirements Verify that you are running Mac OS X, version 10.1. The previous versions of Mac OS X do not fully support PostScript printing and printer features. Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP or AppleTalk Perform the following procedure to set up your Macintosh for TCP/IP: Select Network from the System Preferences application, then select TCP/IP.

  • Page 115: Macintosh Troubleshooting (Mac Os 9.X, Mac Os X, Versions 10.1 And 10.2)

    From the “Configuration Page”, verify the Zone. If you have multiple zones on your network, verify that your printer appears in the desired zone. If you are still unable to print, go to www.xerox.com/office/support or access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare Internet Services: Launch your web browser.
  • Page 116 From the “Configuration Page”, verify the Zone. If you have multiple zones on your network, verify that your printer appears in the desired zone. If you are still unable to print, go to www.xerox.com/office/support or access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare Internet Services: Launch your web browser.

  • Page 117: Novell Netware

    Novell NetWare network environment. This tool is necessary for connecting your device to more than one file server or queue. For a connection to a single device and queue, use Setup Wizard. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3-36 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 118: Netware 4.X, Netware 5.X, And Netware 6.X Print Server Setup

    To access Xerox printers in this environment, Xerox Gateway software must be installed on a system. The latest version of the Xerox Gateway Software is available on the Xerox web site at www.xerox.com/office. Instructions are available on the web site for installing a printer using NDPS.
  • Page 119 CentreWare DP. If it is not set, use CentreWare DP to set it, then reset the printer. Note Setting the Primary Server is extremely important on large networks. Go to www.xerox.com/office/support if the above steps fail to resolve the printing problem. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-38...
  • Page 120 Novell NetWare Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step These procedures eliminate cabling, communication, and connection problems associated with network connected printers. The steps are divided into two groups: ■ Novell NetWare Hardware Step-by-Step ■ Novell NetWare Software Step-by-Step Note Novell NetWare Software Step-by-Step assumes that you are connected to a Novell NetWare network with a Windows OS installed on the client workstation.
  • Page 121 Verify that the printer is enabled and the connector and frame type are correct. If changes are made, reset the printer from the front panel. Re-print a test page. If the test print does not print, go to www.xerox.com/office/support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 3-40 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 122: Unix (Linux)

    Enter the IP address manually. ■ Print the “Configuration Page” and keep it for reference. For information about printing Configuration pages, go to Reference/Features/Front Panel on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3-41 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 123: Additional Resources

    Xerox infoSMART Knowledge Base at www.xerox.com/office/ infoSMART. ■ Access the Xerox web site for the latest CentreWare for UNIX drivers at www.xerox.com/ office/support. Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities. Select your printer, your platform (UNIX), and the printer driver files you want.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    "Moving and Repacking the Printer" on page 4-36 ■ "Additional Resources" on page 4-38 Note For network troubleshooting, go to Reference/Connections & Networks on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 125: Automatic Diagnostic Tools

    "Front Panel i Button" on page 4-2 ■ "PrintingScout" on page 4-2 Xerox provides several automatic diagnostic tools to help you produce and maintain print quality. PhaserSMART Technical Support PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, Internet-based support system. Use your default web browser to send diagnostic information from your printer to our web site for analysis.

  • Page 126: Paper Jams

    "Paper Size Jam" on page 4-20 Jam at the Exit and Jam at the Rear Open the rear cover. Caution Be careful, some components inside the rear cover may be hot. 4500-041 Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 127 Paper Jams Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-042 If you do not find jammed paper in Step 2, open the cover above the exit and pull the jammed paper completely out of the printer. 4500-062 Close the rear cover.

  • Page 128: Jam At The Exit And Jam At The Rear (With Duplex Unit)

    Paper Jams For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Jam at the Exit and Jam at the Rear (with Duplex Unit) Open the duplex unit cover.
  • Page 129 Paper Jams Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-061 If you do not find jammed paper in Step 3, open the cover above the exit and pull the jammed paper completely out of the printer. 4500-062 Close the rear cover.

  • Page 130: Jam At The Exit - Open Top Cover To Clear

    Paper Jams Close the duplex unit cover. 4500-006 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Jam at the Exit - Open Top Cover to Clear If you have a stacker, remove the paper from the stacker, then lift the stacker.
  • Page 131 Paper Jams Remove the jammed paper from the exit. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-065 Open the top cover. 4500-039 Close the top cover. 4500-002 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 132 Paper Jams If you have a stacker, lower the stacker. 4500-019 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 133: Jam At The Tray

    Paper Jams Jam at the Tray Pull the trays specified on the front panel completely out of the printer. 4500-099 Note For all trays except Tray 2, pull out the specified tray and all trays above it. For example, if the jam is at Tray 3, pull out Trays 1, 2, and 3. If you have a jam at Tray 2, pull out Tray 2 only.
  • Page 134 Paper Jams Pull jammed paper from the printer tray slot. 4500-046 Remove crumpled paper from the tray. 4500-018 If you have a stacker, remove paper from the stacker, then lift the stacker. 4500-100 4500-004 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-11 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 135 Paper Jams Open the top cover. 4500-101 Remove the print cartridge. 4500-036 Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-009 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-12 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 136 Paper Jams Insert the print cartridge. 4500-035 Insert the trays into the printer slot and push them completely to the back of the printer. 4500-034 Close the top cover. 4500-002 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-13 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 137: Jam At The Top Cover

    Paper Jams If you have a stacker, lower the stacker. 4500-019 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Jam at the Top Cover If you have a stacker, remove paper from the stacker, then raise the stacker.
  • Page 138 Paper Jams Open the top cover. 4500-039 Remove the print cartridge. 4500-036 Turn the green rollers to move the jammed paper out of the rollers, then gently pull the jammed paper out of the rollers. 4500-037 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-15 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 139 Paper Jams If you cannot move the jammed paper, pull Trays 1 and 2 completely out of the printer. 4500-045 Turn the green rollers and remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-037 Insert the trays into the printer slot and push them completely to the back of the printer. 4500-034 Phaser™...
  • Page 140 Paper Jams Insert the print cartridge. 4500-035 Close the top cover. 4500-002 If you have a stacker, lower the stacker. 4500-019 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Phaser™...

  • Page 141: Jam At The Duplex Unit

    Paper Jams Jam at the Duplex Unit Open the duplex unit cover. 4500-008 Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-010 Close the duplex unit cover. 4500-006 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-18 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 142: Jam At The Stacker

    Paper Jams For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Jam at the Stacker Open the rear stacker cover. 4500-015 Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-048 Phaser™...

  • Page 143: Paper Size Jam

    Paper Jams Close the rear stacker cover. 4500-014 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks. (English only) Paper Size Jam Pull the tray completely out of the printer. 4500-030 Phaser™...
  • Page 144 Paper Jams Confirm that the paper tray guides are pressed firmly against the paper. 4500-024 4500-023 Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to the back of the printer. 4500-040 When the Confirm Tray # Paper (where # is the number of the tray specified on the front panel) message displays, verify that the paper size and type match the size and type of the paper in the tray.
  • Page 145 Paper Jams If you have a duplex unit, open the duplex unit cover. 4500-008 Open the rear cover. Caution Be careful, some components inside the rear cover may be hot. 4500-041 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-22 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 146 Paper Jams Remove the jammed paper. Confirm that all paper fragments are removed. 4500-042 Close the rear cover. 4500-043 If you have a duplex unit, close the duplex unit cover. 4500-006 For additional information, go to www.phaserSMART.com. PhaserSMART is a powerful, Internet-based diagnostic tool that automatically delivers the latest support solutions with a few mouse clicks.

  • Page 147: Print-Quality Problems

    Caution Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty media is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
  • Page 148 Print-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Causes Solutions Blank Prints If you just installed a new Remove the tape. print cartridge, the yellow The entire printed page is Remove the paper from the sealing tape may still be in blank with no visible print.
  • Page 149 Print-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Causes Solutions Horizontal Line Deletions The paper may be defective Replace the paper. with creases, folds, etc. There are localized print Replace the print cartridge. deletions appearing as bands The print cartridge may be Replace the transfer roller (in the running across the paper.
  • Page 150 Print-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Causes Solutions Dark Spots or Marks The paper path may be Print several blank sheets of contaminated with toner. paper to remove the toner There are dark spots or accumulations. marks on the page in a The print cartridge may be random pattern.
  • Page 151 Print-Quality Problems Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Causes Solutions Blurred Prints The paper may be in poor Replace the paper. condition. The image is blurred at the Replace the paper. edges. The paper may be damp. Replace the print cartridge. The print cartridge may be defective.

  • Page 152: Repeating Defects

    Print-Quality Problems Repeating Defects Refer to the table below if you observe a repeating defect, appearing multiple times at regular intervals on the page, on your print jobs. Recurring Marks, Spots, Lines, or Voids Replace this Supply... if the defect occurs every: Print Cartridge 38 mm (1.5 in.) 52 mm (2.0 in.)

  • Page 153: Maintenance

    Caution If you attempt to use a non-Xerox print cartridge, it may not fit properly in the printer. If the cartridge does not fit properly, the printer will not function. Cleaning the Outside of the Printer You can clean the outside of the printer with a soft, damp, cloth.

  • Page 154: Front Panel Messages

    When an error occurs, PrintingScout displays an instant notification on your computer screen that the printer needs attention. The front panel i button also provides valuable information about errors and warnings. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 4-31 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 155 Front Panel Messages Error or Warning Messages Message Description Close Rear Cover Close the rear cover to continue printing. Close Front Cover Close the front cover to continue printing. Close Top Cover Close the top cover to continue printing. Close Duplex Unit Cover Close the Duplex Unit Cover to continue printing.
  • Page 156 Front Panel Messages Error or Warning Messages (Continued) Message Description Jam At Tray [2/3/4]; Remove Tray and Remove Tray [2/3/4]. Open Top Cover To Clear Open the Top Cover. Remove the Print Cartridge. Remove the jammed paper. Reinsert the Print Cartridge. Reinsert Tray [2/3/4].
  • Page 157 Front Panel Messages Error or Warning Messages (Continued) Message Description Jam At Rear; Open Duplex And Rear Open Duplex. Cover To Clear Open the Rear Cover. Remove the jammed paper. Close the Rear Cover. Close Duplex. Jam At Rear; Open Duplex To Clear Open Duplex.
  • Page 158 Front Panel Messages Error or Warning Messages (Continued) Message Description Tray {2/3/4] Paper Is Low The indicated tray is nearly emplty. Reload the same size and type of paper soon. Out Of Paper; Load Tray [1/2/3/4] with Load the indicated paper size and type into the indicated [size][type] tray.

  • Page 159: Moving And Repacking The Printer

    Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 4-36 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 160: Moving The Printer Within The Office

    To transport the printer by vehicle, the printer must be repackaged in the original packaging or a repackaging kit. If you do not have all of the original packaging, order the repackaging kit from www.xerox.com/office/4500supplies. Additional instructions for repackaging the printer are provided at www.xerox.com/office/4500support. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer 4-37 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 161: Additional Resources

    Knowledge Base, PhaserSMART Technical Support, Technical Support via email, driver downloads, and much more. A set of Xerox links is installed in your web browser’s Favorites folder when you install the printer drivers on your computer. The Troubleshooting tab in your Windows printer driver also includes useful links.

  • Page 162: Downloaded From Manualsprinter.com Manuals

    If you notice unusual noises or odors: Turn off the printer immediately Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet Call an authorized service representative to correct the problem. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 163 The power cord is attached to the printer as a plug-in device at the back of the printer. If it is necessary to disconnect all electrical power from the printer, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Warning Do not remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws unless you are installing optional equipment and are specifically instructed to do so.
  • Page 164 Do not use aerosol cleaners. The use of supplies that are not approved may cause poor performance and could create a hazardous condition. ■ Do not burn any consumables or routine maintenance items. For information on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/office/recycle. Operational Safety Your printer and supplies were designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements.
  • Page 165 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on, or supplied with, the printer, options and supplies. Caution If you attempt to use a non-Xerox print cartridge, it may not fit properly in the printer. If the cartridge does not fit properly, the printer will not function. Moving the Printer Always use two people to lift the printer.
  • Page 166 ■ Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
  • Page 167 Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Warranty For warranty information regarding your Xerox printer, go to www.xerox.com/office/ 4500warranty. Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 168: Printer Specifications

    Storage: 15% to 85% ■ Operating: 15% to 85% Electrical Specifications Available in two (2) models: ■ 110-120 VAC, 60 Hz ■ 220 VAC, 50 Hz qualified printer NERGY Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 169 Performance Specifications Resolution ■ 600 x 600 dpi ■ True 1200 x 1200 dpi Print Speed ■ Up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) Controller Specifications 400 MHz processor Memory 64 MB PC133 DRAM standard ■ Upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB ■...
  • Page 170 The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed properly in strict accordance with Xerox' instructions, it may cause interference with radio and television reception or may not function properly due to interference from another device.
  • Page 171 B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministere des Communications du Canada, NMB-003. European Union Xerox Corporation declares, under our sole responsibility, that the printer to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and other normative documents:...
  • Page 172 This product, if used properly in accordance with the user's instructions, is neither dangerous for the consumer nor for the environment. A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be obtained from Xerox. Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer...

  • Page 173: Data Sheet

    Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer Material Safety Data Sheet For Material Safety Data information regarding your Phaser 4500 printer, go to www.xerox.com/office/4500msds. For the Customer Support Center phone numbers, see the information booklet entitled Total Satisfaction Services that came with your printer.
  • Page 174 For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment.html. If your product is not part of the Xerox program and you are managing its disposal, please note that the product may contain lead and other materials whose disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
  • Page 175 Index Numerics CentreWare Web, 3-11 change load paper timeout, 1-15 2-sided printing, 2-26 using CentreWare IS, 1-15 automatic, 2-26 change paper type, 2-2, 2-11, 2-15, 4-24 binding preference, 2-26 change printer settings ranges, 2-26 driver (Mac), 2-23 driver (Windows), 2-19 changing paper advanced setup guidelines for loading paper, 2-2...
  • Page 176 Index features, 1-10 exit cover information, 1-9 opening, 4-4, 4-6 installation, 1-9 extension cord, A-1 print-quality modes, 2-25 select paper orientation, 2-26 selecting cover pages, 2-47 file security, 1-15 selecting multiple pages to print on a fonts, C-2 single sheet of paper, 2-43 deleted, 1-21 selecting negative or mirror image download using the Apple Printer...
  • Page 177 Index duplex unit, 4-18 exit, 4-7 getting help exit with duplex, 4-5 infoSMART, 1-4 paper size, 4-20 PhaserSMART, 1-4 rear with duplex, 4-5 Technical Support, 1-4, 1-12 stacker, 4-19 greeting cards top cover, 4-14 guidelines for printing, 2-34 tray, 4-10 printing, 2-34 job records, 3-12 printing from Trays 1-4, 2-37...
  • Page 178 2-44 damage, 4-36, A-5 network setup, 3-9 diagnostic tools, 4-2 networked printers, 1-11 drivers, 1-9 non-Xerox toner cartridge, 2-50, 4-30, A-4 electrical safety, A-1 N-Up, 2-43 electrical systems, 1-14 failure to repackage properly, 4-36, A-4 fonts, C-2 help, 2-17, 2-23...
  • Page 179 Index troubleshooting NT 4.x, 3-23 Quick setup troubleshooting Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, 3-36 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, 3-18 troubleshooting Windows 98, Windows rear cover Me, 3-28 closing, 4-4, 4-6, 4-23 unusual noises or odors, A-1 opening, 4-3, 4-5, 4-22 updates, 1-24 recycling, F-1 warning symbol labels, A-5...
  • Page 180 Index specifications transparencies controller, C-2 loading, 2-28 electrical, C-1 printing from Trays 1-4, 2-28 environmental, C-1 setting the front panel for performance, C-2 Trays 2,3, or 4, 2-41 physical, C-1 setting transparency type/size at the front stacker panel, 2-30 closing rear stacker cover, 4-20 unacceptable types, 2-28 jam, 4-19 tray 1...
  • Page 181 Index unsupported paper damage, 2-5, 4-24 usage profile reports, 3-13 USB connection, 3-4 user safety, A-1 using a non-Xerox toner cartridge, 2-50, A-4 using unsupported paper, 2-5, 4-24 Warmup Mode, 1-14 warning messages, 1-7, 4-31 warning symbols, A-5 warnings, 2-50...

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