Macintosh

6.If you are still unable to print, go to www.xerox.com/office/support or access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS:

a.Launch your web browser.

b.Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

c.Select Support.

d.Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to access PhaserSMART.

Mac OS X, Versions 10.1 and Higher

Perform these steps only for Mac OS X, versions 10.1 and higher:

1.Open the Network Utility, then click the Ping tab.

2.Enter the printer’s IP address.

3.Click Ping. If you do not get a response, confirm that your TCP/IP settings are correct for your printer and computer.

4.For AppleTalk, follow the steps below. For TCP/IP proceed to Step 5.

a.From the printer’s front panel, verify that EtherTalk is enabled. If it is not, enable it in the front panel, then reset the printer.

b.Print the “Configuration Page” and verify that EtherTalk is enabled.

c.From the “Configuration Page”, verify the Zone. If you have multiple zones on your network, verify that your printer appears in the desired zone.

5.If you are still unable to print, go to www.xerox.com/office/support or access PhaserSMART Technical Support through CentreWare IS:

a.Launch your web browser.

b.Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

c.Select Support.

d.Click the PhaserSMART Diagnostic Tool link to access PhaserSMART.

infoSMART Knowledge Base Documents (English only)

For more information, go to www.xerox.com/office/5500infoSMART to view these documents.

Reference Name

Title

 

 

R1015020359

Installing the Printer for an Ethernet (TCP/IP) Connection in Mac OS X

 

10.2.x.

 

 

R1015020365

Installing the Printer for an Ethernet (TCP/IP) Connection in Mac OS X

 

10.3.1 (and later)

 

 

R1002050080

Setting up TCP/IP (DHCP) in Macintosh OS X

 

 

R1002049814

Setting up AppleTalk in Macintosh OS X

 

 

R1015020363

Installing the Printer for an AppleTalk Connection in Mac OS X 10.3.1 (and

 

later)

 

 

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5500 specifications

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