Xerox 3117 manual Installing the Printer Driver

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Installing the Printer Driver

1Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.

2When the Administrator Login window appears, type in

“root” in the Login field and enter the system password.

NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.

3Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM automatically runs.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:

[root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh

4Select the type of installation, either Recommended or Expert, and then click Continue.

Recommended is fully automated and does not require any interaction. Expert installation allows you to select the install path or printing system.

5If you selected Recommended, go to step 6.

For Expert, select the desired option and then click Begin Install.

6The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start.

7The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the toolbar at the top of the window.

NOTE: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator Login window may appear. Type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password.

8You see the printers currently installed in your system.

Select the printer you want to use. The function tabs available for the selected printer appear at the top of the Add a Printer window.

NOTE: If the printer supports PS printing, it is recommended to select the PS driver.

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Using Your Printer in Linux

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Contents Page About the User Guide Contents Common Linux Problems Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideRedistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Important Precautions and Safety Information 17SAVE These Instructions Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European Countries Page Introduction Up to 16 ppm in A4 17 ppm in Letter Special FeaturesYou can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Printer Driver Features FeaturePrinter Components Front ViewRear View Understanding the Control Panel On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDsDescription Cancel Button Function DescriptionSetting Up Your Printer Unpacking Components may differ from one country to anotherCarefully remove all of packing tape from the printer Selecting a LocationClearance Space Installing the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to openSetting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the trayLoad paper with the print side facing up Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on Printing a Demo System Requirements Installing Printer SoftwareVarious Linux See Software User Guide Setting UP Your Printer Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Type and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsPaper Type Capacitya Plain paperOnly use labels recommended for laser printers Through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may Using the Tray Verifying the Output LocationUsing Manual Feed Mode Printing on Special Materials Using Print Materials There are two ways to cancel a print job Canceling a Print JobPress the button on the control panel To stop a print job from the Printers folder ButtonMaintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storageRedistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Toner Cartridge Using the Toner Save ModePress Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Inside Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Consumables and Replacement Parts Items Yield AverageTransfer Roller Pick-up RollerSolving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist Check SolutionSolving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause SolutionSoftware User Guide. Try printing a Garbled, or Text is wrongBut are blank Defective or out Toner Clearing Paper Jams Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Paper Feed Area Around the Toner CartridgeSolving Problems Print Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality ProblemsTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Problem SolutionLight or faded PrintScratched. Install a new toner cartridge Dirty. Clean the LSU. See Cleaning the Inside on4.6. Contact your service representative Change to a lighter weight pages. See PaperScatter MisformedCharacters SkewWrinkles or Black pagesCurl Troubleshooting Error Messages LED pattern Possible Problems and SolutionsCartridge and install a new one. See Installing the Toner You pressed Button while the printer is receiving DataCommon Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and SolutionFile in Use message Appears duringCommon Linux Problems Etc/printcap fileLength of the option string that can be passed to Memory usageAm trying to print a Rotated and croppedErrors Owning the spooler daemon On my PCL or SPL Error messages printingYour software vendor to inform them of the issue PrintingSolving Problems Specifications Printer Specifications Paper SpecificationsSpecifications and Description Printer SpecificationsRandom Access Memory MB non expandable Xerox warranty or service agreements Paper SpecificationsOverview Supported Sizes of Paper Size mm/in. a Weight Capacity b16 to 43 lb 60 to 165 g/m2 bond Maximum size Legal Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution PaperPaper Specifications Category SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Output Tray CapacityPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Index Page Creating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Basic PrintingSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Deleting a Page OverlayInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer SoftwareRemoving Printer Software Printing a Document Basic PrintingPrinter Settings Layout TabOrientation Layout OptionsPaper Tab CopiesSize ScalingToner Save Mode Graphics TabAbout Tab Other Features TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Creating a WatermarkEditing a Watermark Deleting a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysCreating a New Page Overlay Using a Page Overlay Deleting a Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux System RequirementsSupported OS Recommended CapacitiesInstalling the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Using the Configuration Tool Uninstalling the Printer DriverChanging Llpr Properties Windows 6 paper type, set