Xerox 3250 manual Software overview, Supplied software, Printer driver features

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3 Software overview

This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software Section.

This chapter includes:

Supplied software

Printer driver features

System requirements

Supplied software

You must install the printer software using the supplied CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer.

The CD provides you with the following software:

CD

 

 

Contents

 

 

 

 

Printer

Windows

Printer driver: Use this driver to take

software

 

 

full advantage of your printer’s

CD

 

 

features.

 

 

Status Monitor: This program allows

 

 

 

you to monitor the printer’s status and

 

 

 

alerts you when an error occurs during

 

 

 

printing.

 

 

Printer Settings Utility: This program

 

 

 

is automatically installed when you

 

 

 

install the Status Monitor.

 

 

PCL6 driver: Use this driver to print

 

 

 

documents in the PCL6, PCL5e

 

 

 

language.

 

 

PostScript Printer Description

 

 

 

(PPD) file: Use the PostScript driver to

 

 

 

print documents with complex fonts

 

 

 

and graphics in the PostScript

 

 

 

language.

 

 

Set IP: Use this program to set your

 

 

 

printer’s TCP/IP addresses.

 

 

User Guide in PDF

 

 

 

 

 

Linux

Printer driver: Use this driver to run

 

 

 

your printer from a Linux computer

 

 

 

and print documents.

 

 

Status Monitor: This program allows

 

 

 

you to monitor the printer’s status and

 

 

 

alerts you when an error occurs during

 

 

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

Macintosh

Printer driver: Use this driver to run

 

 

 

your printer from a Macintosh

 

 

 

computer and print documents.

 

 

Status Monitor: This program allows

 

 

 

you to monitor the printer’s status and

 

 

 

alerts you when an error occurs during

 

 

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

Printer driver features

Your printer drivers support the following standard features:

Paper source selection

Paper size, orientation and type

Number of copies

In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers:

Feature

PCL 6

 

PostScript

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

Windows

Macintosh

Linux

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toner save

O

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

Print quality

O

O

O

O

option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poster

O

X

X

X

printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple

O

O

O

O

pages per

 

 

 

(2, 4)

sheet (N-up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fit to page

O

O

O

O

printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scale printing

O

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

Watermark

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Overlay

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

3.1 <Software overview>

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Ordering supplies and accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing additional memorySafety Electrical Supply Disconnect DeviceDo These Do Not Do TheseProduct Safety Certification Maintenance InformationRegulatory Information Product Recycling & Disposal Energy program complianceEH&S Contact Information Contact InformationSpecial features IntroductionFeatures Phaser 3250D Phaser 3250DN Printer overviewFront view GuidesControl panel overview Understanding the LEDsRear view Status DescriptionSetting up the hardware Finding more informationAltitude adjustment Click Printer SettingChanging the font setting Click Printer Setting Click EmulationBasic setup Using toner save modePrinting a demo Using toner save mode Printing a demoSoftware overview Printer driver featuresSupplied software System requirements WindowsLinux Macintosh4Network setup Phaser 3250DN only Using SetIP programSupported operating systems Double click Application SetIPNetwork setup Phaser 3250DN only Selecting print media Loading print mediaSelecting print media Loading paper Output tray information Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperMedia sizes supported in each mode Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaGuidelines for special print media Type GuidelinesLoading paper Using tray 1 or the optional tray Changing the size of the paper in trayUsing the manual feeder Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upOutput tray information Canceling a print job Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentOrdering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHow to purchase Print cartridgeMaintenance Cleaning the printerCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintaining the print cartridge Redistributing toner in the print cartridgePrint cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the print cartridge Maintenance parts Printing a configurationItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayManual tray Areas near the print cartridgePull the paper straight up and out Duplex unit area Paper exit areaDuplex jam Tips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklist Solving general printing problemsDpi Best, change it to Dpi Normal. SeeSolving print quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines GrayBackground Toner smearCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problems Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Installing additional memory Precautions to take when installing memoryInstalling a memory module Disconnect the power cordActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties Printer specifications SpecificationsSpecifications and description Glossary ADFFDI Jbig Pstn Index Software Section Contents Using Windows PostScript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Typical Installation Installing Software for Network PrintingBefore you begin Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Using SetIP Phaser 3250DN only Installing SetIPUsing SetIP Installing SetIP Using SetIPWill be printed after the Configuration Basic Printing Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Printer SettingsSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabGraphics Tab Extras Tab Advanced OptionsWatermark OverlayTroubleshooting Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxUsing Utility Applications Using Printer Settings UtilityOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Changing the Status Monitor Program SettingsUsing Your Printer in Linux Installing the MFP DriverInstalling the MFP Driver Getting StartedUninstalling the MFP Driver Click UninstallUsing the MFP Configurator Opening the MFP ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Printers TabPorts Configuration Classes TabPrinting from Applications Printing FilesUsing Your Printer with a Macintosh Setting Up the Printer Installing SoftwarePrinter driver For a Network-connectedMac OS 10.3 or higher Xerox Phaser 3250DN For a USB-connectedMac OS 10.3 or higher Select your printer nameChanging Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document LayoutPrinter Features Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperDuplex Printing Index