Contents
Reference Guide
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Contents
Contents
Printing
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer Iii
Envelopes Guidelines Printing Envelopes
Troubleshooting
Contents
Features
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Printer Features
Printer Tour
Available Configurations
Printer Tour
Front View
Rear View
Internal Components
Printer Options and Upgrades
Upgrades
Options
Color
Resources
Information Source
Front Panel Features
Front Panel
Error and Warning Messages
Front Panel Layout
Front Panel
Print Icon
Menu Map
Information Pages
Printer Drivers
Available Printer Drivers
Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Features
Windows Feature 2000, XP Macintosh 98, Me
Server 2003
Printer’s IP Address
CentreWare Internet Services is
Managing Your Printer
Launching CentreWare is
PrintingScout
PhaserSMART
Launching PhaserSMART from CentreWare is
Managing Your Printer
Using the Printer’s Front Panel
Printer Settings
Accessing the Startup
Using CentreWare is
Printer Settings
Accessing Power Saver
Accessing Intelligent Ready Mode
Printing the Startup
Accessing Protected Mode
Click Properties
Accessing Load Paper Timeout
Selecting Tray Settings
Tray Switching
Tray Sequence
Selecting the Default Tray
Adjusting Front Panel Brightness
Adjusting Front Panel Contrast
Changing Printer Language
Resident Postscript Fonts
Install it from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Fonts
Resident PCL5c Fonts
Printing the Fonts from a PC
Listing the Fonts from Your Printer’s Front Panel
Listing the Fonts from a PC
Listing the Fonts from a Macintosh
Downloading Fonts
Downloading Fonts from a PC
Downloading Postscript Fonts from a Macintosh 9.x only
Click Open Printer
Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Registering Your Printer
Printing
Tray Setup
Changing Paper
Guidelines
Changing Paper
Tray 1 MPT
Supported Papers
Paper Usage Guidelines
Supported Papers
Paper Transparency
Plain Paper or
Heavy Plain
Thin Card Stock
Paper Storage Guidelines
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Supported Papers
Basic Printing
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT
Basic Printing
6250-072 6250-010
Trays 2-4 Paper Path
Loading Paper in Trays
6250-035
6250-041
6250-058
6250-036
Factors Affecting Printer Performance
Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows
Adjusting Printing Options
Setting Printing Options
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Windows
Adjusting Printing Options
Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems
Selecting Print-Quality Modes
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac
Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Printing in Black & White
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Using Color
Printers and Cmyk
Monitors and RGB
Adjusting Color Using TekColor Correction
Using Color
Image Processing
Color Calibration
Overview
Color Sampler Pages
Sided Printing
Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Guidelines
Trays 2-4 Paper Path
Binding Preferences
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
Sided Printing
Duplex printing on the Page Setup tab
Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me
Click Properties
Manual 2-Sided Printing
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Tray 1 MPT
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Trays
Transparencies
Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 MPT
Transparencies
Printing Transparencies from Tray
Preparing to Print
Envelopes
Buying and Storing Envelopes
Clear Clockwise Rotation
Printing Envelopes
Envelopes
Guidelines
6250-055
Specialty Paper
Printing Glossy Coated Paper
Printing Digital Photo Paper
Specialty Paper
Custom Size Paper
Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1 MPT
Advanced Options
Printing Separation Pages
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-up
Printing Booklets
Advanced Options
Printing Negative and Mirror Images
Mirror Image Negative Image
Windows NT driver
Scaling
Printing Watermarks
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Image Smoothing
Printing Cover Pages
Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source
Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Jobs
Sending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs to the Printer
Printing Secure Print Jobs
Printing Proof and Saved Print Jobs
Deleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
Supplies
Supply Life Indicators
Supplies and Recycling
Consumables
Routine Maintenance Items
Recycling
Supplies and Recycling
Connections Networks
Connections and IP Address
Printer Setup
Setting an IP Address
Ethernet Connection Recommended
Right-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties
Setting a Static IP Address on Your Computer
Connections and IP Address
Click Add, then click Internet Protocol TCP/IP
USB Connection
Connection Setup
Installing the Printer Driver
Parallel Connection
Macintosh EtherTalk
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
Information Comments
Other Resources
DNS Setup Using CentreWare Internet Services
Dynamic Domain Name Service Ddns
Release Host Name Set to no
Feature Benefit
Using CentreWare Software
CentreWare Internet Service is
Printer Management Software
CentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console
CentreWare Web
MaiLinX Alerts
Using Printer Management Features
Job Accounting
Printer Management Software
Click Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports
Click Save Settings
Usage Profile Reports
Click Save Changes
Xerox Usage Analysis Tool
Click Usage Profile
Click Send Usage Profile Report
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
Select Install Printer Driver
Preliminary Steps
Other Methods of Installation
Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Click the Create a New Port button
Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
Microsoft IPP Port
Add Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box
Click OK to exit Printer Properties
Printing the Configuration
Http//printer-ip-addressipp
Verifying Settings
Verifying Driver Installation
Printing a Test
Windows NT
Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Windows NT
Click New Port
Printing a Test
Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Verifying Installation
Status column Started Startup column Automatic
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Windows 98 and Windows Me
PhaserPort Software
Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window
Windows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Requirements
Enabling and Using EtherTalk
Macintosh
Mac OS
Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP
Enabling and Using TCP/IP
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS
Creating an LPR Printer with LaserWriter 8.5.1 or Higher
Click Quit to exit the PhaserPort Printer Tool
PhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements
Launch the PhaserPort Printer Tool
Click Change Setup in the Finder’s Printing menu
Creating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version
Requirements
Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 Rendezvous
Deselect Use default queue on server box
Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Macintosh
Advanced Setup
Configuration Software for NetWare Networks
Quick Setup
Novell enable is On
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting
Novell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS
Novell NetWare
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Novell Directory Services Bindery
Verifying the Network Settings
Printing a Document
From the Printer
Quick Install Steps
Unix Linux
From Your Computer
Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities
Additional Resources
Unix Linux
Click Go to Downloads
Troubleshooting
Automatic Diagnostic Tools
Front Panel i Button
Paper Jams
Misfeed at Tray 1 MPT
Paper Jams
Misfeed at Tray 2, 3, or
Remove any crumpled paper from the tray
Remove jammed paper
Jam at the Fuser
Remove the jammed paper
Jam at the Duplex Unit
6250-019
Print-Quality Problems
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems
Paper Type
Repeating Defects
Print-Quality Problems
Problem Solution Lines, Smudges, or Streaks
Colors Align Incorrectly
Paper type to the next heavier type
Problem Solution Fusing Is Incomplete
To Draft Mode
All Colors Too Light or Too Dark
Quality and Color Correction. Driver settings
Problem Solution Grays Not Neutral
Color Settings Not Applied
Colors Vary Between Computers
Color Settings
Procedure
Lighten/Darken Colors
Balance Colors
Adjusting Side 1 Margins
Calibrate Margins
Adjusting Side 2 Margins with Duplex Option
Maintenance
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
Cleaning the Density Sensor
Maintenance
6250-012
Front Panel Messages
Status Messages
Status Message Description
Errors and Warnings
Front Panel Messages
MPT234 with type
Precautions for Moving the Printer
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Moving the Printer Within the Office
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
Moving and Repacking the Printer
InfoSMART Web Links
Additional Resources
Support
Resource Link
User Safety
Electrical Safety
Laser Safety
Maintenance Safety
Operational Safety
Printer Supplies
Moving the Printer
Symbols Marked on the Product
Warranty
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Controller Specifications
United States
Canada
European Union
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer
Material Safety Data Sheet
Hazards Identification
Product Identification
Information Ingredients
First Aid Measures
Handling and Storage
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Exposure Control Personal Protection
Softensing Range Not available
Stability and Reactivity
Toxicological Information
Skin sensitization Not a sensitizer
Transport Information
Ecological Information
Disposal Consideration
Regulatory Information
Product Recycling Disposal
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