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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Xerox 5500 Connecting via USB, Standalone Cable or DSL Network Connection, Windows 98 or Later and Windows 2000 or Later

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.

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