Xerox 3250 manual Using Your Printer with a Macintosh, Setting Up the Printer Installing Software

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9 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh

Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.

NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User Guide.

This chapter includes:

Installing Software

Setting Up the Printer

Printing

Uninstalling the printer driver

1Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD- ROM drive.

2Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

3Double-click the P3250 on your Macintosh desktop.

4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.

5Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.

6Double-click the Xerox Phaser 3250D or Xerox Phaser 3250DN icon.

7Select Uninstall and then click Uninstall.

8Click Continue.

9When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.

Setting Up the Printer

Installing Software

The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer.

Printer driver

Installing the printer driver

1Connect your machine to the computer using the USB cable or the Ethernet cable.

2Turn on your computer and the machine.

3Insert the PostScript driver CD-ROM which came with your machine into the CD-ROM drive.

4Double-click the P3250 on your Macintosh desktop.

5Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.

6Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.

7Double-click the Xerox Phaser 3250D or Xerox Phaser 3250DN icon.

8Click Continue.

9Click Install.

10After the installation is finished, click Quit.

Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB cable.

For a Network-connected

NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Before connecting your printer, make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User Guide.

Mac OS 10.3 or higher (Xerox Phaser 3250D)

1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 32 to install the PPD file on your computer.

2Open the Applications folder Utilities, and Print Setup Utility.

For MAC OS 10.5, open System Preferences from the Applications folder, and click Printer & Fax.

3Click Add on the Printer List.

For MAC OS 10.5, press the “+” icon then a display window will pop up.

4For MAC OS 10.3, select the IP Printing tab.

For MAC OS 10.4, click IP Printer.

For MAC OS 10.5, click IP.

5Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type.

WHEN PRINTING A DOCUMENT CONTAINING MANY PAGES, PRINTING PERFORMANCE MAY BE ENHANCED BY CHOOSING SOCKET FOR PRINTER TYPE OPTION.

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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 TheseMaintenance Information Product Safety CertificationRegulatory 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 demoPrinter driver features Software overviewSupplied software System requirements WindowsLinux Macintosh4Network setup Phaser 3250DN only Using SetIP programSupported operating systems Double click Application SetIPNetwork setup Phaser 3250DN only Loading print media Selecting 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 Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayAreas near the print cartridge Manual trayPull the paper straight up and out Paper exit area Duplex unit 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 Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description Glossary ADFFDI Jbig Pstn Index Software Section Contents Using Windows PostScript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Installing Software for Network Printing Typical InstallationBefore 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 DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect 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 Uninstall Using the MFP Configurator Opening the MFP Configurator Printers 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