Xerox ColorQube 8570DN User Manual

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Installing the Software
This section includes:
•Operating System Requirements on page 41
•Available Printer Drivers on page 41
•Installing the Printer Driver for Windows on page 42
•Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh OS X on page 43
•Installing the Printer Driver for UNIX (Linux) on page 45
•Installing Other Drivers on page 46
•Installing Xerox Support Centre on page 47
Operating System Requirements
•PC: Windows Vista, XP SP1 or later, Windows Server 2003 or later.
•Macintosh: OS X, version 10.3 or higher.
•UNIX and Linux:
Your printer supports connection to a variety of UNIX platforms through the network interface. 
The workstations currently supported by CentreWare for UNIX/Linux to a network-connected 
printer are:
• Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10
•IBM AIX 51 v5.3
• Hewlett-Packard HPUX 11.0 and 11i
• Linux Intel
Available Printer Drivers
To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver. Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page 
description languages and operating systems. The following printer drivers are available for your 
printer. For more printer driver options and the latest printer drivers, go to the Xerox Drivers and 
Downloads website:
• ColorQube 8570 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8570drivers
• ColorQube 8870 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8870drivers
Printer DriverSourceDescription
Windows PostScript Driver CD/DVD and Web The PostScript driver is recommended to take full 
advantage of your system's custom features and 
genuine Adobe PostScript. (Default printer 
driver.)
Windows PCL5c Driver Web only The Printer Command Language driver can be 
used for applications requiring PCL.
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Installing the Printer Driver for Windows
These instructions are for installing the PostScript driver from the Software and Documentation disc 
that came with your printer. For installing the Windows PCL5 printer driver, see Installing Other Drivers 
on page 46.
1. Insert the disc into the computer’s CD or DVD drive. If the installer does not launch, do the 
following:
a. Click Start and then click Run.
b. In the Run window, type: :\Setup.exe and then click OK.
2. At the bottom of the install screen, click Language and select your language from the list, then 
click OK.
3. Click Install Print Driver.
4. Click I Agree to accept the license agreement.
5. In the Discovered Printers list, select your ColorQube printer and then click Next.
Note:If you are installing drivers for a network-connected printer and you do not see your printer 
displayed in the list, click the IP Address or DNS Name button near the top of the window. In the 
IP Address or DNS Name field, type your printer’s IP address and then click Search to locate your 
printer. Select your printer and then click Next. If you do not have your printer’s IP address, print 
the Configuration page from the control panel and then locate the printer IP address on it or ask 
your system administrator. To print the Configuration page, see Finding the Printer’s IP Address on 
page 40.
6. In the Installation Options dialog box, accept the defaults and then click Install.
7. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Xerox Global Print Driver™
(Windows)CD/DVD and Web This driver enables printing from a PC to any 
Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. It configures 
itself for your individual printer upon installation.
Xerox Mobile Express Driver™
(Windows)Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to any 
Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. This is 
especially helpful for mobile professionals who 
travel to multiple locations and need to print to 
different printers.
Mac OS X (version 10.3 or higher) 
DriverCD/DVD and Web This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X 
(version 10.3 or higher) operating system.
UNIX PostScript Driver Web only This driver enables printing from a UNIX or Linux 
operating system.
Printer DriverSourceDescription
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8. In the Information Forwarding dialog box, read the information provided and then do one of the 
following:
• To enable Information Forwarding, verify that the Enable Information Forwarding check 
box is selected and then click Close.
• To disable Information Forwarding, clear the Enable Information Forwarding check box and 
then click Close.
9. Register your printer or click Close.
A test page will print confirming the installation.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at:
ColorQube 8570 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8570support
ColorQube 8870 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8870support
Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh OS X
This section includes:
•Installing the Printer for Macintosh OS X Version 10.3 on page 43
•Installing the Printer for Macintosh OS X Version 10.4 and 10.5 on page 44
For networking, you can set up your printer using Bonjour (Rendezvous), or connect using your printer’s 
IP address for an LPD/LPR connection for Macintosh OS X version 10.3 or higher.
For a non-network printer, connect using USB. For details, see USB Connection on page 44.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at:
ColorQube 8570 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8570support
ColorQube 8870 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8870support
Installing the Printer for Macintosh OS X Version 10.3
Bonjour (Rendezvous) Connection
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation disc:
1. Insert the disc into your computer’s CD or DVD drive and run the installation package.
2. After installing the printer driver, open the Printer Setup Utility.
Note:To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder and then open 
the Utilities folder.
3. Confirm that the first drop-down menu is set to Bonjour (Rendezvous).
4. Select the printer in the window.
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5. Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the lower drop-down menu.
6. Select your printer model from the list of Xerox printers and then click Add.
Note:If your printer was not detected, verify that the printer is on and that the Ethernet cable is 
connected properly. If you have verified that the printer is on and connected correctly and you are 
using an Ethernet cable to connect to a network, try adding the printer using the IP address. See 
the following set of instructions for details.
LPD/LPR Connection
1. Insert the Software and Documentation disc into your computer’s CD or DVD drive and then run 
the installation package.
2. After installation is complete, open the Printer Setup Utility.
Note:To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder and then open 
the Utilities folder.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Select IP Printing from the first pull-down menu.
5. Select LPD/LPR from the second pull-down menu.
6. Type the printer’s IP address in the Printer Address field. Verify that the Queue Name field is blank.
7. Select Xerox from the Printer Model menu and then select the corresponding PPD file.
8. Click the Add button. The printer is added to the list.
USB Connection
1. Insert the Software and Documentation disc into your computer’s CD or DVD drive and then run 
the installation package.
2. After installation is complete, open the Printer Setup Utility.
Note:To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder and then open 
the Utilities folder.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Select USB from the drop-down menu.
5. Select the printer in the window.
6. Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers.
7. Select the appropriate printer configuration from the list of available printers.
8. Click the Add button.
Installing the Printer for Macintosh OS X Version 10.4 and 10.5
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation disc:
1. Insert the disc into your computer’s CD or DVD drive.
2. At the Welcome screen, click Continue.
3. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue.
4. Read and accept the license agreement: click I Agree.
5. Click Install.
6. If prompted, enter your password and click OK.
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7. After installation, at the Select Printer screen, do one of the following as needed:
• Select your printer if it is displayed in the list.
• If your printer is not displayed in the list and you have a network connection to the printer, 
click the IP Address or DNS Name button in the row at the top of the installation screen. In 
the field provided, type the printer’s IP address.
8. Click Continue.
9. In the Select Printer Model drop-down list, select the printer model and then click Continue.
10. Click OK.
11. At the Finish Up installation screen, register your printer if desired at this time, then verify that the 
Print a Test Page option is selected. Click Continue.
12. At the Install Succeeded screen, click Close.
Installing the Printer Driver for UNIX (Linux)
1. At the printer, do the following:
a. Verify that both the TCP/IP protocol and the proper connector are enabled.
b. On the printer control panel, do one of the following for the IP address:
• Allow the printer to set up a DHCP address.
• Enter the IP address manually.
c. Print the Configuration page and keep it for reference. For details, see Configuration Page on 
page 23.
2. At your computer, do the following:
a. Go to the applicable Web page for your printer:
• ColorQube 8570 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8570drivers
• ColorQube 8870 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8870drivers
b. From the Operating System drop-down menu, select UNIX and then click Go.
c. Click the CentreWare for Unix package for the operating system this will be installed on. This 
is the core package and must be installed first before the printer package.
d. Click the Start button to begin downloading.
e. Repeat steps a and b, then click the Printer Package for use with CentreWare for Unix 
installers link.
f. Click the Start button to begin downloading.
g. In your browser, click the Installation Guide link, then follow the installation instructions.
Note:If print-quality problems exist, or your job did not print, access PhaserSMART Technical 
Support through CentreWare IS. See the following instructions for details.
To access PhaserSMART Technical Support:
1. Launch your Web browser.
2. Type the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field.
3. Select Support.
4. Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to access PhaserSMART.
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Installing the Printer When Using CUPS as the Print Spooler
When using CUPS as the print spooler, you need to add the printer’s PPD file to the 
/usr/share/cups/model/Xerox directory.
To install the PPD file:
1. Go to the applicable Web page for your printer:
• ColorQube 8570 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8570drivers
• ColorQube 8870 printer: www.xerox.com/office/CQ8870drivers
2. From the Operating System drop-down menu, select UNIX and then click Go.
3. Click the PPD Files using CUPS Printing Services link.
4. Click the Start button to begin downloading.
5. In your browser, click the README link and then follow the installation instructions.
Installing Other Drivers
Other available drivers include the Xerox Mobile Express Driver, the PCL5c printer driver for Windows, 
and driver versions for different Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista x64. These drivers 
can be downloaded from the Web.
To install other drivers:
1. Insert the Software and Documentation disc into the computer’s CD or DVD drive. If the installer 
does not launch, do the following:
a. Click Start and then click Run.
b. In the Run window, type: :\Setup.exe and then click OK.
2. Click Alternative Drivers (this requires an Internet connection).
3. At the website for your printer, in the Operating System box, select your operating system and 
then, if necessary, select your language from the Language box. Click Go to search for drivers.
4. Locate the desired driver in the list of drivers, click the link, then follow the instructions for 
downloading and installing the driver.
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Installing Xerox Support Centre
Download and install the Xerox Support Centre. A link to the files is located on the Software and 
Documentation disc.
1. Insert the disc into the computer’s CD or DVD drive. If the installer does not launch, do the 
following:
a. Click Start and then click Run.
b. In the Run window, type: :\Setup.exe and then click OK.
2. Click Guides and Tutorials.
3. Click Install Xerox Support Centre from Internet.
4. In the File Download dialog box, click Save and then save the Support Centre file to your 
computer.
5. Double-click the saved file. At the installation window, click Continue.
6. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
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Power Saver Settings
This section includes:
•Power Saver Mode on page 48
•Fa s t  Re s u m e  on page 49
Power saver settings control the printer’s Power Saver mode behavior.
Power Saver Mode
This section includes:
•Configuring Power Saver Mode on page 48
•Enabling and Disabling Power Saver Mode on page 49
The ColorQube 8570/8870 printer comes with Power Saver settings designed to reduce energy 
consumption without the printer having to be shut off. These settings can be set at the printer control 
panel or in CentreWare IS. The Power Saver button on the control panel can be used to put the printer 
in, or bring it out of, Power Saver mode.
Configuring Power Saver Mode
To configure Power Saver mode from the printer control panel:
1. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
2. Select Printer Controls > OK.
3. Select Warm u p M o de > OK.
4. Select the desired Warmup mode:
•Job Activated: The printer warms up when it receives a print job.
•Scheduled: The printer warms up at scheduled times. If you select this option, set the 
warmup options in CentreWare IS. Go to CentreWare IS and then click the Help button for 
details.
•Intelligent Ready: The printer automatically monitors your printer-usage patterns and 
follows a warmup schedule based on your printer usage.
5. Press OK.
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Enabling and Disabling Power Saver Mode
1. On the printer control panel, if the Power Saver button is blinking slowly, the printer is in Power 
Saver mode. Press the blinking button to bring the printer out of Power Saver mode.
2. If the Power Saver button is off, the printer is not ready to be put in Power Saver mode. Wait until 
the button is on, then press it.
Note:You cannot put the printer into Power Saver mode if it is processing a job, in warmup mode, 
cleaning, or shutting down. The Power Saver button is off when the printer cannot be put in Power 
Saver mode.
See also: 
Control Panel on page 20
Fast Resume
When Fast Resume is enabled, it brings the printer out of Power Saver and Standby modes more 
quickly. However, this changes the default power saver timeouts and increases energy usage.
To enable or disable Fast Resume from the printer control panel:
1. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
2. Select Printer Controls > OK.
3. Select Fa s t  Re s u m e > OK. To change the setting, press OK again.
Note:You can also set Fast Resume from CentreWare IS. For details, click the Help button in 
CentreWare IS.
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