Reference Guide
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Contents
Printing
Contents
Envelopes Guidelines Printing Envelopes
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer Iii
Troubleshooting
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Features
Printer Tour
Printer Features
Printer Tour
Available Configurations
Rear View
Front View
Options
Printer Options and Upgrades
Upgrades
Internal Components
Resources
Color
Information Source
Front Panel
Front Panel Features
Front Panel Layout
Error and Warning Messages
Front Panel
Menu Map
Print Icon
Information Pages
Available Printer Drivers
Printer Drivers
Server 2003
Printer Driver Features
Windows Feature 2000, XP Macintosh 98, Me
Printer Drivers
Launching CentreWare is
CentreWare Internet Services is
Managing Your Printer
Printer’s IP Address
Managing Your Printer
PhaserSMART
Launching PhaserSMART from CentreWare is
PrintingScout
Using CentreWare is
Printer Settings
Accessing the Startup
Using the Printer’s Front Panel
Printing the Startup
Accessing Power Saver
Accessing Intelligent Ready Mode
Printer Settings
Click Properties
Accessing Protected Mode
Selecting Tray Settings
Accessing Load Paper Timeout
Tray Switching
Tray Sequence
Selecting the Default Tray
Adjusting Front Panel Contrast
Adjusting Front Panel Brightness
Changing Printer Language
Resident PCL5c Fonts
Install it from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Fonts
Resident Postscript Fonts
Listing the Fonts from a Macintosh
Listing the Fonts from Your Printer’s Front Panel
Listing the Fonts from a PC
Printing the Fonts from a PC
Downloading Fonts from a PC
Downloading Fonts
Downloading Postscript Fonts from a Macintosh 9.x only
Click Open Printer
Registering Your Printer
Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Printing
Changing Paper
Tray Setup
Guidelines
Tray 1 MPT
Changing Paper
Paper Usage Guidelines
Supported Papers
Supported Papers
Thin Card Stock
Plain Paper or
Heavy Plain
Paper Transparency
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Paper Storage Guidelines
Supported Papers
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
Basic Printing
Basic Printing
Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT
6250-072 6250-010
Loading Paper in Trays
Trays 2-4 Paper Path
6250-035
6250-041
6250-058
6250-036
Factors Affecting Printer Performance
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Windows
Adjusting Printing Options
Setting Printing Options
Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows
Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems
Adjusting Printing Options
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac
Selecting Print-Quality Modes
Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Printing in Black & White
Printers and Cmyk
Using Color
Monitors and RGB
Using Color
Adjusting Color Using TekColor Correction
Image Processing
Overview
Color Calibration
Color Sampler Pages
Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Sided Printing
Guidelines
Sided Printing
Binding Preferences
Tray 1 MPT Paper Path
Trays 2-4 Paper Path
Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me
Duplex printing on the Page Setup tab
Click Properties
Manual 2-Sided Printing
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Tray 1 MPT
Manual 2-Sided Printing Using Trays
Transparencies
Transparencies
Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 MPT
Printing Transparencies from Tray
Clear Clockwise Rotation
Envelopes
Buying and Storing Envelopes
Preparing to Print
Envelopes
Printing Envelopes
Guidelines
6250-055
Printing Glossy Coated Paper
Specialty Paper
Printing Digital Photo Paper
Specialty Paper
Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1 MPT
Custom Size Paper
Printing Separation Pages
Advanced Options
Printing Booklets
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-up
Advanced Options
Printing Negative and Mirror Images
Mirror Image Negative Image
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Scaling
Printing Watermarks
Windows NT driver
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Printing Cover Pages
Image Smoothing
Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Jobs
Printer Features dialog box, select Last Page Paper Source
Printing Secure Print Jobs
Sending Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs to the Printer
Deleting Secure, Proof, and Saved Print Jobs
Printing Proof and Saved Print Jobs
Consumables
Supply Life Indicators
Supplies and Recycling
Supplies
Recycling
Routine Maintenance Items
Supplies and Recycling
Connections Networks
Ethernet Connection Recommended
Printer Setup
Setting an IP Address
Connections and IP Address
Click Add, then click Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Setting a Static IP Address on Your Computer
Connections and IP Address
Right-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties
USB Connection
Installing the Printer Driver
Connection Setup
Parallel Connection
Macintosh EtherTalk
Information Comments
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
Release Host Name Set to no
DNS Setup Using CentreWare Internet Services
Dynamic Domain Name Service Ddns
Other Resources
Printer Management Software
Using CentreWare Software
CentreWare Internet Service is
Feature Benefit
CentreWare Web
CentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console
Printer Management Software
Using Printer Management Features
Job Accounting
MaiLinX Alerts
Click Save Changes
Click Save Settings
Usage Profile Reports
Click Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports
Click Usage Profile
Xerox Usage Analysis Tool
Click Send Usage Profile Report
Preliminary Steps
Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
Select Install Printer Driver
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Other Methods of Installation
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Click the Create a New Port button
Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
Add Xerox TCP/IP Port dialog box
Microsoft IPP Port
Click OK to exit Printer Properties
Http//printer-ip-addressipp
Printing the Configuration
Verifying Driver Installation
Verifying Settings
Printing a Test
Windows NT
Windows NT
Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Click New Port
Printing a Test
Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor
Windows NT 4.x Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Status column Started Startup column Automatic
Verifying Installation
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window
PhaserPort Software
Windows 98 and Windows Me Troubleshooting
Windows 98 and Windows Me
Mac OS
Enabling and Using EtherTalk
Macintosh
Requirements
Creating an LPR Printer with LaserWriter 8.5.1 or Higher
Enabling and Using TCP/IP
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS
Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP
Click Change Setup in the Finder’s Printing menu
PhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements
Launch the PhaserPort Printer Tool
Click Quit to exit the PhaserPort Printer Tool
Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version
Requirements
Creating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Deselect Use default queue on server box
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 Rendezvous
Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Macintosh
Novell enable is On
Configuration Software for NetWare Networks
Quick Setup
Advanced Setup
Novell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting
Novell NetWare
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Verifying the Network Settings
Novell Directory Services Bindery
Printing a Document
From Your Computer
Quick Install Steps
Unix Linux
From the Printer
Click Go to Downloads
Additional Resources
Unix Linux
Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities
Troubleshooting
Front Panel i Button
Automatic Diagnostic Tools
Misfeed at Tray 1 MPT
Paper Jams
Paper Jams
Misfeed at Tray 2, 3, or
Remove any crumpled paper from the tray
Remove jammed paper
Jam at the Fuser
Remove the jammed paper
Jam at the Duplex Unit
6250-019
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems
Print-Quality Problems
Paper Type
Colors Align Incorrectly
Print-Quality Problems
Problem Solution Lines, Smudges, or Streaks
Repeating Defects
All Colors Too Light or Too Dark
Problem Solution Fusing Is Incomplete
To Draft Mode
Paper type to the next heavier type
Colors Vary Between Computers
Problem Solution Grays Not Neutral
Color Settings Not Applied
Quality and Color Correction. Driver settings
Procedure
Color Settings
Lighten/Darken Colors
Balance Colors
Calibrate Margins
Adjusting Side 1 Margins
Adjusting Side 2 Margins with Duplex Option
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
Maintenance
Maintenance
Cleaning the Density Sensor
6250-012
Status Messages
Front Panel Messages
Status Message Description
Front Panel Messages
Errors and Warnings
MPT234 with type
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Precautions for Moving the Printer
Moving the Printer Within the Office
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
Resource Link
Additional Resources
Support
InfoSMART Web Links
Electrical Safety
User Safety
Maintenance Safety
Laser Safety
Operational Safety
Printer Supplies
Moving the Printer
Symbols Marked on the Product
Warranty
Environmental Specifications
Physical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Controller Specifications
Canada
United States
European Union
Phaser 6250 Color Laser Printer
Material Safety Data Sheet
First Aid Measures
Product Identification
Information Ingredients
Hazards Identification
Exposure Control Personal Protection
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Handling and Storage
Skin sensitization Not a sensitizer
Stability and Reactivity
Toxicological Information
Softensing Range Not available
Regulatory Information
Ecological Information
Disposal Consideration
Transport Information
Product Recycling Disposal
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