Xerox Phaser 3250DN User Manual

							
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Index
A
accessories, order information  7.1
C
cleaninginside
  8.1
outside
  8.1
component location
  1.2
configuration page, print
  8.4
control panel
LED
  9.5
overview
  1.3
D
demo page, print  2.1
J
jam, clear  9.1
L
LED, meaning  1.3
Linux problems
  9.10
loading paper tray 1/optional tray 2
  5.5
M
Macintosh problems  9.11
maintenance parts
  8.4
manual feed mode, use
  5.6
memory module installation
  10.1
N
network operating systems  4.1
O
output location  5.7
P
paper guidelines  5.3
paper jam, clear around the print cartridge
  9.2
duplex area
  9.3
multi-purpose tray
  9.2
optional tray 2
  9.1
paper exit area
  9.3
tray 1
  9.1
paper level indicator
  5.4
paper load tray 1/optional tray 2
  5.5
paper size
specifications
  5.2
paper type specifications
  5.2
PostScript problems
  9.10
print cartridge maintaining
  8.2
redistributing
  8.2
replacing
  8.3
print media
media sizes
  5.3
print quality problems, solve
  9.7
printing
configuration page
  8.4
demo page
  2.1
problems
  9.5
problem, solve checklist
  9.5
Linux
  9.10
Macintosh
  9.11
paper jams
  9.1
printing
  9.5
printing quality
  9.7
PS errors
  9.10
Windows
  9.9
Q
quality problems  9.7
R
redistributing,  print cartridge  8.2
replacing, print cartridge
  8.3
S
special print media, guidelines  5.3
specification, printer
  11.1
supplies, ordering information
  7.1
system requirements Linux
  3.2
Windows
  3.2
T
toner cartridge replacing
  8.3
toner save mode, use
  2.1
troubleshooting
  9.1
W
Windows problems  9.9
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Software Section
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Software section 
Contents
1. Installing Printer Software in Windows
Installing Printer Software  .............................. ........................................................................................................  4
Installing Software for Local Printing  ............. ........................................................................... ...................  4
Installing Software for Network Pr inting ...................................................................................... ................  6
Reinstalling Printer Soft ware ................................................................................................. .................................  9
Removing Printer Software  ..... ................................................................................................ .............................  10
2. Using SetIP (Phaser 3250DN only)
Installing SetIP  .............................................................................................................. .......................................  11
Using SetIP  ................................................................................................................... .......................................  11
3. Basic Printing
Printing a Document  ........................................................................................................... ..................................  13
Printing to a file (PRN) ...................................................................................................... ....................................  14
Printer Settings  .............................................................................................................. .......................................  14
Layout Tab  .................................................................................................................... ............................  15
Paper Tab  ..................................................................................................................... ............................  15
Graphics Tab .................................................................................................................. ...........................  16
Extras Tab  .................................................................................................................... .............................  17
Troubleshooting Tab  ........................................................................................................... ......................  18
Printer Tab  ................................................................................................................... .............................  18
Using a Favorite Setting  ...................................................................................................... ......................  18
Using Help .................................................................................................................... .............................  18
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4. Advanced Printing
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)  ................................................................. .........  19
Printing Posters  .............................................................................................................. ......................................  20
Printing Booklets  ............................................................................................................. .....................................  20
Printing on Both Sides of Pape r ............................................................................................... ............................  21
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document  ....................................................................................... ...................  21
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size  ................................................................................ .................  21
Using Watermarks  .............................................................................................................. ..................................  22
Using an Existing Watermark  ................................................................................................... .................  22
Creating a Watermark  .......................................................................................................... .....................  22
Editing a Watermark ........................................................................................................... .......................  22
Deleting a Watermark  .......................................................................................................... .....................  22
Using Overlays  ................................................................................................................ .....................................  23
What is an Overlay?  ........................................................................................................... .......................  23
Creating a New Page Overlay .......................... .........................................................................................  23
Using a Page Overlay  .......................................................................................................... .....................  23
Deleting a Page Overlay  ............................... ........................................................................ ....................  23
5. Using Windows PostScript Driver
Printer Settings  .............................................................................................................. .......................................  24
Advanced ...................................................................................................................... ............................  24
Using Help .................................................................................................................... .............................  24
6. Sharing the Printer Locally
Setting Up a Host Computer  .................................................................................................... ............................  25
Setting Up a Client Computer .................................................................................................. .............................  25
5. Using Utility Applications
Using Printer Settings Utility  .................................................................................................................................  26
Using Onscreen Help  ........................................................................................................... .....................  26
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide  .................... ................................................................................................  26
Changing the Status Monitor Program Settings  .................................................................................. .................  26
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6. Using Your Printer in Linux
Getting Started  .....................................................................................................................................................  27
Installing the MFP Driver  ..................................................................................................... .................................  27
Installing the MFP Driver  ............................... ............................................................................................  27
Uninstalling the MFP Driver  ................................................................................................... ...................  28
Using the MFP Configurator  .................................................................................................... .............................  29
Opening the MFP Configurator  .................................................................................................. ...............  29
Printers Configuration  ........................................................................................................ .......................  29
Ports Configuration  ........................................................................................................... ........................  30
Configuring Printer Properties  ........................ ......................................................................................................  30
Printing a Document  ........................................................................................................... ..................................  31
Printing from Applications  ... ................................................................................................. .....................  31
Printing Files  ................................................................................................................ .............................  31
7. Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
Installing Software  ........................................................................................................... .....................................  32
Printer driver ................................................................................................................ ..............................  32
Setting Up the Printer  ........................................................................................................ ...................................  32
For a Network-connected  ....................................................................................................... ...................  32
For a USB-connected ........................................................................................................... .....................  33
Printing ...................................................................................................................... ...........................................  34
Printing a Document ........................................................................................................... .......................  34
Changing Printer Settings  ..................................................................................................... ....................  34
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ................................................................................. .......  35
Duplex Printing  ............................................................................................................... ...........................  36
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1Installing Printer Software in 
Windows
This chapter includes:
• Installing Printer Software
• Reinstalling Printer Software
• Removing Printer Software
NOTE: The following procedure is based on Windows XP, for other 
operating systems, refer to the co rresponding Windows users guide 
or online help.
Installing Printer Software
You can install the printer software for local printing and/or network 
printing. To install the printer software on the computer, perform the 
appropriate installation procedure depending on the printer in use.
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with 
your printer. The procedure to install drivers may differ depending on the 
operating system you are using.
All applications should be closed on your PC before beginning 
installation. 
NOTE (Phaser 3250DN only): You can install PostScript printer 
driver, when Phaser 3250DN is attached to your computer or a 
network. 
Installing Software for Local Printing
A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer using the 
USB printer cable supplied with your printer. If your printer is attached to 
a network, skip this step and go to  “Installing Software for Network 
Printing” on page 6.
You can install the printer software  using the typical or custom method.
NOTE: If the “New Hardware Wizard” window appears during the 
installation procedure, click   in the upper right corner of the box 
to close the window, or click  Cancel.
Typical Installation
This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for 
printer operations will be installed.
1Make sure that the printer is  connected to your computer and 
powered on.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatical ly run, and an installation 
window appears.
If the installation window does not appear, click  Start and then 
Run . Type  X:\Setup.exe , replacing “X” with the letter which 
represents your drive and click  OK.
If you use Windows Vista, click  Start →  All programs  → 
Accessories  →  Run , and type  X:\Setup.exe .
If the  AutoPlay  window appears in Windows Vista, click  Run 
Setup.exe  in Install or run program  field, and click Continue 
in the  User Account Control  window.
3Click Install Software . 
4Select Typical installation for a local printer . Click Next.
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NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the 
following window will appear.
• After connecting the printer, click  Next.
• If you don’t want to connect t he printer at this time, click Next, and 
No  on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a 
test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.
• The installation window that appears in this User Guide may 
differ depending on the printer and interface in use.
5After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a 
test page appears. If you choose to  print a test page, select the 
checkbox and click 
Next.
Otherwise, just click 
Next and skip to step 7.
6If the test page prints out correctly, click  Ye s.
If not, click  No to reprint it.
7Click  Finish .
NOTE: After setup is complete, if your printer driver does not work 
properly, check the printer and power cables to make sure they are 
connected properly, then reinstall the printer driver. See 
“Reinstalling Printer Software” on page 9.
Custom Installation
You can choose individual components to install.
1Make sure that the printer is  connected to your computer and 
powered on.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatical ly run, and an installation 
window appears.
If the installation window does not appear, click  Start and then 
Run . Type  X:\Setup.exe , replacing “X” with the letter which 
represents your drive and click  OK.
If you use Windows Vista, click  Start →  All programs  → 
Accessories  →  Run , and type  X:\Setup.exe .
If the  AutoPlay  window appears in Windows Vista, click  Run 
Setup.exe  in Install or run program  field, and click Continue 
in the  User Account Control  window.
3Click Install Software . 
4Select Custom installation . Click Next.
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5Select your printer and click 
Next.
NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the 
following window will appear.
• After connecting the printer, click  Next.
• If you don’t want to connect t he printer at this time, click Next, and 
No  on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a 
test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.
• The installation window that appears in this User Guide may 
differ depending on the printer and interface in use.
6Select the components to be installed and click  Next.
NOTE: You can change the desired installation folder by clicking 
[Browse ].
7After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a 
test page appears. If you choose to print a test page, select the 
checkbox and click 
Next.
Otherwise, just click 
Next and skip to step 9.
8If the test page prints out correctly, click  Ye s.
If not, click  No to reprint it.
9Click  Finish .
Installing Software for Network Printing
Before you begin
Before turning on the machine:
• Confirm that an existing operat ional network utilizing TCP/IP is 
available.
• Confirm that the Ethernet cable  is plugged into the machine and is 
connected to an operational  Ethernet port on the network.
When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the 
TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the 
TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer 
on the network.
You can install the printer software using the typical or custom method.
Typical Installation
This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for 
printer operations will be installed.
1Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and 
powered on. For details about connecting to the network, see 
the supplied printer’s User Guide.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatical ly run, and an installation 
window appears.
If the installation window does not appear, click  Start and then 
Run . Type  X:\Setup.exe , replacing “X” with the letter which 
represents your drive and click  OK.
If you use Windows Vista, click  Start →  All programs  → 
Accessories  →  Run , and type  X:\Setup.exe .
If the  AutoPlay  window appears in Windows Vista, click  Run 
Setup.exe  in Install or run program  field, and click Continue 
in the  User Account Control  window.
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3Click 
Install Software . 
4Select Typical installation  for a network printer . Click Next.
5The list of printers available on  the network appears. Select the 
printer you want to install from the list and then click  Next. 
• If you do not see your printer on the list, click  Update to 
refresh the list, or select  Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer 
to the network. To add the prin ter to the network, enter the 
port name and the IP address for the printer.
To verify your printer’s IP address or the MAC address, print a 
Network Configuration page.
• To find a shared network printer (UNC Path), select  Shared 
Printer [UNC]  and enter the shared name manually or find a 
shared printer by clicking the  Browse button.
NOTE: To search the network printer, the firewall should be disabled.
6After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a 
test page appears. If you choose to print a test page, select the 
checkbox and click 
Next.
Otherwise, just click 
Next and skip to step 8.
7If the test page prints out correctly, click  Ye s.
If not, click  No to reprint it.
8Click  Finish .
NOTE: After setup is complete, if your printer driver does not work 
properly, reinstall the printer driver. See “Reinstalling Printer 
Software” on page 9.
Custom Installation
You can choose individual components to install and set a specific IP 
address.
1Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and 
powered on. For details about connecting to the network, see 
the supplied printer’s User Guide.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatical ly run, and an installation 
window appears.
If the installation window does not appear, click  Start and then 
Run . Type  X:\Setup.exe , replacing “X” with the letter which 
represents your drive and click  OK.
If you use Windows Vista, click  Start →  All programs  → 
Accessories  →  Run , and type  X:\Setup.exe .
If the  AutoPlay  window appears in Windows Vista, click  Run 
Setup.exe  in Install or run program  field, and click Continue 
in the  User Account Control  window.
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3Click 
Install Software . 
4Select Custom installation . Click Next.
5The list of printers available on  the network appears. Select the 
printer you want to install from the list and then click  Next. 
• If you do not see your  printer on the list, click Update to 
refresh the list, or select  Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer 
to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the 
port name and the IP address for the printer.
To verify your printer’s IP address or the MAC address, print a 
Network Configuration page.
• To find a shared network printer (UNC Path), select  Shared 
Printer [UNC]  and enter the shared name manually or find a 
shared printer by clicking the  Browse button.
NOTE: To search the network printer, the firewall should be disabled.
TIP: If you want to set a specific  IP address on a specific network 
printer, click the  Set IP Address button. The Set IP Address window 
appears. Do as follows:
a. Select a printer to be set with a specific IP address from the list. 
To verify your printer’s IP address or MAC address, print a 
Network Configuration page.
b. Configure an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the  printer manually and click  Configure to set the specific IP 
address for the network printer.
c. Click  Next.
6Select the components to be installed and click  Next.
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