Xerox Phaser 4500B User Manual

Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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Re gi ste ri ng Your Pri nte r
Registering your printer is quick and easy. You can register your printer using one of the 
following methods:
■Registration card that came with your printer
■Online form at www.xerox.com/office/4500support
■Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Registering your printer gives you access to Color Connection, a great source for the latest 
printing hints and tips, and...

Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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This section includes:
■Changing Paper on page 2-2
■Supported Papers on page 2-6
■Basic Printing on page 2-11
■Adjusting Printing Options on page 2-19
■2-Sided Printing on page 2-26
■Transparencies on page 2-28
■Envelopes on page 2-31
■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
Pri nti ng
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Cha ngi ng Pa pe r
This topic includes:
■Guidelines on page 2-2
■Tray Setup on page 2-2
The paper trays adjust to accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other 
specialty media. For more information about loading paper, go to Reference/Printing/Basic 
Printing on User Documentation CD-ROM.
Caution
If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type and size on the 
front...

Changing Paper
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
2-3 2.If loading paper having a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides.
3.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.
Paper Length Guide Side Paper Guides
Extending Tray Contracting Tray
4500-0244500-023...

Changing Paper
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
2-4 4.Load the paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in the tray. Do not load paper 
above the fill line inside the tray.
5.Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other specialty media.
Paper and Transparency Fill Lines
4500-003
4500-023
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Changing Paper
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
2-5 6.Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to the back of the printer.
7.Set the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel.
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;...

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Supporte d Pa pe rs
This topic includes:
■Paper Weights on page 2-7
■Paper Usage Guidelines on page 2-9
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 2-9
■Paper that May Damage Your Printer on page 2-10
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...

Supported Papers
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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For online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART. 
Pa pe r We i ghts
The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer supports the following paper types and weights:
Si mpl e x a nd Dupl e x Si ze s
InputOutput
Tray  1Trays 2–4Standard Tray
500-Sheet 
Stacker
Simplex (1-Sided 
Printing)
Width76 – 216 mm
3.0 – 8.5 in.98 – 216 mm
3.9 – 8.5 in.76 – 216 mm
3.0 – 8.5 in.90 – 216 mm
3.5 – 8.5 in.
Height127 – 356 mm
5.0 – 14.0 in.148 – 356 mm
5.8 – 14.0 in.127 –...

Supported Papers
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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Xe rox Printi ng Media 
Xerox Professional Printing PaperSizeDescriptionPart Number
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Letter 8.5 x 11 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R721
Xerox Business Multipurpose 4200Letter 8.5 x 11 in.20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2047
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Legal 8.5 x 14 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R727
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Letter 8.5 x 11 in.20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2531
Xerox Premier PaperA4 210 x 297 mm
80 g/m23R91720 or 
3R91805
Xerox Business...

Supported Papers
Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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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. 
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing a good environment, and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper, 
contributes to ultimate print...