Xerox 5500 manual Connecting via USB, Standalone Cable or DSL Network Connection, Macintosh OS

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Connections and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub with one cable, then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any port on the hub except the uplink port.

TCP/IP and EtherTalk are the most common protocols used with Ethernet. To print using TCP/ IP, each computer and printer requires a unique IP address. For more information,

see "Configuring the Network Address" on page 3-5.

Standalone (Cable or DSL) Network Connection

For information about setting up a cable or DSL connection for your printer, go to the table of infoSMART Knowledge Base documents at the end of this section.

Connecting via USB

A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your printer and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB cable for your connection.

Windows 98 or Later and Windows 2000 or Later

1.Connect the USB cable to the printer and turn it On.

2.Connect the USB cable to the PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to create the USB port.

3.Follow the Add Printer Wizard to install the driver from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM.

For more information, go to the table of infoSMART Knowledge Base documents at the end of this section.

Macintosh OS 9.x

A USB-connected printer does not display in the Chooser.

1.Install the driver from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM.

2.Use the Desktop Printer Utility to create a desktop USB printer. The utility is located in the PhaserTools folder which is created during the software installation.

For more information, go to the table of infoSMART Knowledge Base documents at the end of this section.

Macintosh OS X (10.1 and Higher)

1.Install the driver from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM.

2.Open the Print Center utility. In Macintosh OS X, version 10.3 or higher, the utility is called Printer Setup. To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder.

3.Click the Add button.

4.Select USB from the top drop-down list.

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Contents PrintingPhaser 5500 Laser Printer Iii NetworkingTroubleshooting Print-Quality Problems Contents Features Copyright 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights ReservedPrinter Features Printer TourAvailable Configurations Features Printer Configuration 5500BPrinter Tour 5500DN 5500DTFront View Rear ViewInternal Components 10 11 10 -Sheet Feeder Trays 4 and 5 connectionPrinter Options and Upgrades UpgradesResources OptionsFront Panel Front Panel DescriptionFront Panel Error and Warning MessagesFront Panel Layout Print Icon Menu MapInformation Pages Sample PagesPrinter Drivers Available Printer DriversPrinter Driver Features Windows Macintosh Feature 2000, XP 98, MePrinter Drivers Server OS X 2003CentreWare Internet Services is Managing Your PrinterPrinter’s IP Address Launching CentreWare isPhaserSMART Launching PhaserSMART from CentreWare isPrintingScout Managing Your PrinterSelecting Output Options Printer SettingsAccessing Power Saver Selecting Job Offset Preventing Access to Front Panel SettingsPrinter Settings Accessing the Startup Using CentreWare isUsing the Printer’s Front Panel Select Printer DefaultsAccessing Load Paper Timeout Printing the Startup Page Using the Front PanelTray Sequence Selecting Tray SettingsTray Switching Selecting the Default Tray Adjusting Front Panel Brightness Adjusting Front Panel ContrastChanging Printer Language Fonts Types of FontsResident Printer Fonts Viewing a List of Resident FontsUsing a PC Printer Driver Select the Troubleshooting tabPrinting a List of Resident Fonts FontsDownloading Fonts Downloading Fonts from CentreWare Font Management UtilityPCL Font Type Support Postscript Font Type SupportWeb link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM Registering Your PrinterPrinting Paper that May Damage Your Printer Supported PapersGuidelines Tray Setup Supported PapersTray 6 Long-Edge Feed Supported Paper and Media Paper Sizes and Weights Available Supplies Xerox Postcards Xerox Trifold BrochuresCan occur, and the fuser can be Damaged Basic PrintingLoading Paper in Tray 1 MPT for Single-Sided Printing Basic Printing Long-Edge Feed Short-Edge Feed Loading Paper in Trays 2-5 for Single-Sided Printing Fuser can be damaged5500-129 5500-130 Push the tray completely into the printer Loading Paper in Tray 6 for Single-Sided Printing Xerox Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT for 2-Sided Printing 5500-139 Loading Paper in Trays 2-5 for 2-Sided Printing Pull out the tray 5500-134 5500-135 Loading Paper in Tray 6 for 2-Sided Printing Fan the paper to release sheets that may stick together Xerox Using the Stapler Stapling OptionsMac OS 9 driver Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driverBasic Printing Adding Staples Remove the staple unit by lifting it up and out Using the Hole Puncher Front PanelClick Properties Printer Driver WindowsCentreWare is Emptying the Punch Waste Box Factors Affecting Printer Performance Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Windows Adjusting Printing OptionsSetting Printing Options Adjusting Printing Options Windows Me 2003 Paper/Quality tabSelecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac Image Options tabPrinter Features HigherLayout Output OptionsCover Type of Print Job Print-Quality Mode Selecting Print-Quality ModesWindows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver 600 x 600 dpiGuidelines Sided PrintingAutomatic 2-Sided Printing Binding Preferences Sided PrintingOperating System Steps Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 MPT or Tray TransparenciesGuidelines for Transparencies Printing Transparencies from Trays Transparencies5500-143 Envelopes Guidelines for EnvelopesBuying and Storing Envelopes Preparing to PrintPrinting Envelopes from Tray 1 MPT EnvelopesPrinting Envelopes from the Optional Envelope Tray Postcards Guidelines for PostcardsPrinting Postcards Tray 1 MPTPostcards Envelope TrayPrinting Labels LabelsGuidelines for Labels Tray LabelsTrays Guidelines for Trifold Brochures Specialty PaperTrifold Brochures Printing Trifold Brochures Specialty Paper5500-129 5500-242 Printing Weatherproof Paper Weatherproof PaperGuidelines for Weatherproof Paper 5500-129 Tray Loading the Paper Trays Custom Size PaperPrinting Custom Size Custom Size Paper Tray 1 MPT Trays5500-065 After Removing Custom Size Paper Advanced Options Printing Separation PagesWindows NT PostScript driver Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-UpAdvanced Options Printing Booklets Printing Negative and Mirror Images Negative Image Mirror ImageTo select negative or mirror images in a supported driver Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver ScalingWindows NT driver Printing Watermarks Image Smoothing Print Option Last Page of Text Blank Pages Printing Cover PagesCover Print Option Pages Printed on Cover Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source Printing or Deleting Secure Print Jobs Printing or Deleting Personal Print JobsPrinting or Deleting Proof and Saved Print Jobs Consumables Supplies and RecyclingSupplies Routine Maintenance Items RecyclingCustomer Usage Patterns Supplies and RecyclingNetworking Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Connections and Internet Protocol TCP/IPConnecting via Ethernet Recommended Choosing a Connection MethodEthernet ParallelConnecting via USB Standalone Cable or DSL Network ConnectionWindows 98 or Later and Windows 2000 or Later Macintosh OSTCP/IP and IP Addresses Configuring the Network AddressAutomatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address Information CommentsPrimary Wins Server optional Secondary Wins Server optional Dynamic Domain Name Service DdnsRelease Host Name Set to no Reference Name Title Manually Setting the Printer’s IP AddressInfoSMART Knowledge Base Documents English only Printer Management Software Using CentreWare SoftwareCentreWare Internet Services is Feature Benefit CentreWare DP for NetWareCentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console CentreWare WebUsing Printer Management Features Job AccountingClick Save Changes MaiLinX AlertsUsage Profile Reports Xerox Usage Analysis Tool Click Send Usage Profile ReportQuick CD-ROM Install Steps Select Install Printer DriverWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Preliminary StepsOther Methods of Installation Microsoft TCP/IP ProtocolWindows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server Right-clickLocal Area Connection, then click PropertiesClick the Create a New Port button Http//printer-ip-address/ipp Printing the ConfigurationMicrosoft IPP Port Printing a Test Verifying SettingsVerifying Driver Installation InfoSMART Knowledge Base Documents English only Windows NT Click New Port Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP ProtocolWindows NT Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP Verifying Installation Status column Started Startup column AutomaticWindows 98 and Windows Me Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor Windows 98 and Windows MeClick OK to exit Printer Properties PhaserPort SoftwareAdd Xerox TCP/IP Port window Windows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting R100207118 Installing a Windows 98/Me printer driver Requirements Enabling and Using EtherTalk for Mac OSMacintosh Enabling and Using TCP/IP for Mac OS Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IPCreating an LPR Printer with LaserWriter 8.5.1 or Higher Select Built-In Ethernet from the Active Ports menuPhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements Launch the PhaserPort Printer ToolClick Quit to exit the PhaserPort Printer Tool Click Change Setup in the Finder’s Printing menuVerify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences RequirementsMacintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 and Higher Configuration Software for NetWare Networks Quick SetupAdvanced Setup Novell enable is OnNovell NetWare Novell NetWare TroubleshootingNovell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check Novell Directory Services Bindery Verifying the Network Settings Printing a DocumentFrom the Printer Quick Install StepsUnix Linux Additional Resources From Your ComputerUnix Linux Click Go to DownloadsTroubleshooting Front Panel i Button Automatic Diagnostic ToolsPhaserSMART Technical Support Paper Jams Jam at a Paper JamsJam at B Open Door B Close Door B Jam at B and C 5500-005 Open Door C Close Door C Jam at C 5500-008 Jam at D Jam at D and a Paper Jams 5500-001 Jam at E Open Door E Close Door E Jam at F Jam at G Open Door G Jam at H Jam at the Stacker Upper Tray Paper Size Jam in Tray 1 MPT Close Door a Paper Size Jam in Trays 5500-001 Paper Size Jam in Tray Push the tray completely into the printer 5500-001 Jam at Tray 2, 3, 4, or Remove crumpled paper from the tray Jam at Tray 1 MPT 5500-048 Jam at Tray 2 and Door a Open Door a Pull Tray 2 completely out of the printer Remove crumpled paper from the tray Jam at Tray 3 and Door B Open Door B Close Door B Pull Tray 3 completely out of the printer 5500-217 Jam at Tray 4 or 5 and Door C Close Door C 5500-212 Insert the tray and push it completely into the printer Jam at Tray Open Door J and lift the access handle Close the jam access handle and close Door J Blank Prints Print-Quality ProblemsProblem Causes Solutions Light Prints Vertical Line Deletions Problem Causes Solutions Black PrintsHorizontal Line Deletions Print-Quality Problems Problem Causes Solutions Horizontal Dark StreaksRepetitive Vertical Dark Streaks Dark Spots or MarksProblem Causes Solutions Unfused or Partially Fused ImageWrinkled Prints Blurred PrintsDefect Spacing Supply to Replace Problem Causes Solutions Random or Spot DeletionsRepeating Defects Maintenance Cleaning the Outside of the PrinterFront Panel Messages Status MessagesMessage Description Errors and WarningsFront Panel Messages Front Panel Messages Jam At B And C Open Doors B And C To Clear Jam C3-2, C4-2 Front Panel Messages Jam At Tray 3 Remove Tray To Clear Jam C2-1, C2-3 Jam At Tray 5 Remove Tray To Clear Out Of Paper Slide in Tray 6 Feeder Stacker Upper Tray Is Full, Unload Toner Is Low Wrong Paper Size Documentation CD-ROM Precautions for Moving the PrinterMoving and Repacking the Printer Moving and Repacking the Printer Moving the Printer Within the OfficePreparing the Printer for Shipment Additional Resources SupportInfoSMART Web LinksAdditional Resources User Safety Electrical SafetyLaser Safety Maintenance Safety Operational SafetyOverhead Clearance Total Height RequirementsOperational Guidelines Symbols Marked on Product Warranty Printer Specifications Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Electrical SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Controller SpecificationsUSB Regulatory Information United StatesCanada European UnionPhaser 5500 Laser Printer Material Safety Data Sheet Product Recycling Disposal Original SSLeay License Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-1 IndexPhaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-2 IndexPhaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-3 Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-4 Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-5 Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-6 Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-7 Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Index-8
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5500 specifications

The Xerox 5500 is a versatile color multifunction printer that stands out in the realm of office solutions. Engineered to meet the demands of medium to large workgroups, it combines high-quality printing with sophisticated technology, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.

One of the standout features of the Xerox 5500 is its impressive printing capabilities. It boasts a print speed of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) for color and monochrome documents, making it a robust choice for busy environments. With a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 90,000 pages, this printer is designed to handle high-volume tasks effortlessly.

The Xerox 5500 utilizes advanced solid ink technology, which not only produces vibrant, high-quality color prints but also enhances environmental sustainability. The solid ink sticks come in a compact form, reducing waste and simplifying the recycling process. This innovative ink system generates less paper waste because it requires fewer consumables compared to traditional laser printers.

In terms of print resolution, the 5500 offers an outstanding 1200 x 1200 dpi, ensuring sharp text and stunning images that meet professional standards. The printer’s ability to handle various media sizes and types further adds to its flexibility. It supports a wide range of paper sizes from letter to tabloid and can manage different weights, accommodating various business printing needs.

The Xerox 5500 also integrates seamlessly into modern office environments with built-in networking capabilities. It boasts support for USB, Ethernet, and wireless connectivity, allowing multiple users to share the device without hassle. Furthermore, the printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, ensuring versatility across different user preferences.

User-friendliness is paramount in the design of the Xerox 5500. The printer features a large color touchscreen interface that simplifies navigation and settings adjustment. Moreover, it supports mobile printing options, including Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, catering to the increasing demand for mobile office solutions.

Lastly, the Xerox 5500 prioritizes security with features like secure print, which allows users to send documents that will only print once they release them at the device. This ensures confidentiality and protects sensitive information, a critical requirement for many organizations.

In conclusion, the Xerox 5500 is a powerful multifunction printer that excels in speed, quality, and innovation while maintaining a focus on environmental sustainability and security. Its robust features make it an excellent choice for any business seeking efficient printing solutions.