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Xerox 6500 manual Installation and Setup Overview

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Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup Overview

Before using the printer, you must:

1.Make sure that the printer is set up correctly in an appropriate location. For details, see Selecting a Location for the Printer on page 29.

2.Select a connection method. For details, see Choosing a Connection Method on page 30.

3.Make sure that the printer is connected correctly. For details, see Connecting the Printer on page 30.

4.Turn on the printer and the computer. The Startup Page prints by default. If it does not, see Startup Page on page 24. If you are connected to a network, keep the Startup Page for referencing network settings such as the IP address of your printer.

5.If connected to a network, configure network settings. For details, see Configuring Network Settings on page 32.

6.Install drivers and software utilities from the Software and Documentation disc. The software installation procedure used depends on your connection type (network or USB). For details, see Installing the Print Drivers on page 36.

Note: If the Software and Documentation disc is not available, you can download the latest drivers from www.xerox.com/office/6500drivers.

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Xerox 6500 manual Installation and Setup Overview

Contents

Xerox Phaser Xerox PhaserUser Guide Guide dutilisation Color Laser PrinterDocument version1.0 February 1 Safety 2 Features3 Installation and Setup Contents4 Printing Configuring Network Settings6 Maintenance 5 Control Panel Menus250-Sheet Feeder Tray 2 Settings Navigating the Control Panel Menus7 Troubleshooting 8 Printer SpecificationsManaging the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services Printing the Print Volume ReportB Recycling and Disposal A Regulatory InformationElectromagnetic Interference United States FCC Regulations Contents 8 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User GuideSafety1 Electrical Safety on page Operational Safety on pageMaintenance Safety on page Printer Symbols on page This chapter includesElectrical Safety Laser SafetyPower Cord General GuidelinesDo not place objects on the power cord Operational Safety Operational GuidelinesOzone Release Printer LocationPrinter Supplies Maintenance Safety Cleaning the Printer on page Moving the Printer on pageSee also Do not use aerosol cleaners. Clean with a dry, lint-free cloth onlySymbol Printer SymbolsDescription Safety 16 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User GuideFeatures2 Parts of the Printer on page Configurations and Options on pageCentreWare Internet Services on page More Information on page Energy Saver Mode on page Information Pages on pageParts of the Printer Front ViewFront View on page Rear View on page Internal Components on page Control Panel on pageInternal Components Rear ViewPhaser 6500DN Printer Control Panel 8. Status indicator light6. Navigation/Menu select buttons Configurations and Options ConfigurationsStandard Features Configurations on page Standard Features on pagePrinter Specifications on page Enabling Optional Features on page Optional FeaturesSee also Setting the Power Saver Time Setting the Power Saver Time on pageEnergy Saver Mode Exiting Energy Saver ModeConfiguration Page Configuration Page on pageInformation Pages Menu MapCentreWare Internet Services Accessing CentreWare Internet ServicesInformation More InformationSource Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Overview on pageConnecting the Printer on page Configuring Network Settings on page Installing the Print Drivers on page Installing PrintingScout on pageInstallation and Setup Overview Requirement Selecting a Location for the PrinterClearance Connecting the Printer Connecting to a NetworkChoosing a Connection Method on page Connecting to a Network on page Connecting using USB on pageConnecting using USB Configuring Network Settings Changing the IP Address Using CentreWare Internet Services on pageAbout TCP/IP and IP Addresses Assigning the IP Address of the Printer3. At Network Setup, press OK Allowing the IP Address to be Assigned AutomaticallyAssigning the IP Address Manually 6. At Get IP Address, press OKChanging the IP Address Using CentreWare Internet Services See alsoFinding the IP Address of Your Printer 3. At Network Setup, press OKInstalling the Print Drivers Installing the Print Drivers for Windows on pageInstalling the Print Driver for Macintosh OS X on page Operating System RequirementsAvailable Drivers Print DriverSource The Printer Command Language PCL driver canInstalling the Print Drivers for Windows Installing the Print Driver for Macintosh OSSet Printer As Default optional Print a Test Page 3. Click Phaser 6500 InstallerTo Add the Printer Adding the Printer for Macintosh OS X Version 10.5 and LaterSee also Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout on page Installing PrintingScoutSee also Enabling Optional Features Enabling Optional Features for the Windows PostScript DriverEnabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected Printer Enabling Optional Features for a USB Connected PrinterEnabling Optional Features for the Windows PCL Driver Enabling Optional Features for a USB Cable-Connected Printer4. Click the Get Information from Printer button Enabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected PrinterEnabling Optional Features for Macintosh OS X 10.5 and Later Enabling Optional Features for LinuxInstallation and Setup 44 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User GuideSetting Paper Types and Sizes on page Printing Using Secure Print on pagePrinting Using Proof Print on page Printing4Supported Paper and Media Paper Usage GuidelinesPaper Usage Guidelines on page Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on pagePaper That Can Damage Your Printer Paper Storage GuidelinesLoading Paper on page Paper Jams on page See alsoSupported Paper Tray250-Sheet Feeder Tray Manual Feed SlotPaper Type and Weight Paper SizeDuplex Unit 2-Sided Printing Paper Type and WeightPaper Type and Weight Manual Feed SlotLoading Paper Loading Paper in TrayLoading Paper in Tray 1 on page Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on pageTo load paper in Tray Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page Loading Paper in the Manual Feed SlotSee also To load paper in the manual feed slot Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder Tray p6500-0146. Place the paper into the tray with the print side face up Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 8. Insert the tray back into the printer until it stopsSee also p6500-010Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting the Paper TypeSetting the Paper Size Setting the Paper Type on page Setting the Paper Size on page6. Press the Return button when finished 5. Select the paper size and then press OKPrinting User GuideSelecting Printing Defaults in Windows Selecting Printing Defaults in Windows on pageSelecting Printing Options Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in Windows on pageSelecting Printing Defaults in Windows for a Shared Network Printer Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in WindowsPrinting Options for Windows PostScript Driver on page Printing Options for Windows PCL Driver on pageDriver Tab Printing Options for Windows PostScript DriverPrinting Option Printing Options for Windows PCL Driver Driver TabPrinting Option Output Format, TrueType Font Download Method, PostScript LanguageDriver Tab Printing OptionSelecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in Macintosh Printing Options for Macintosh OS X Version 10.5 or LaterDriver Tab Printing OptionDriver Drop-Down Title Printing OptionsDriver Drop-Down Title Printing OptionsPrinting Envelopes using the PostScript Driver on page Printing Envelopes using the PCL Driver on pagePrinting on Specialty Media Printing EnvelopesPrinting Envelopes from Tray Printing Envelopes from the Manual Feed Slot Printing Envelopes using the PostScript Driverp6500-017 Printing Envelopes using the PCL Driver Printing LabelsGuidelines for Printing Labels Guidelines for Printing Labels on pagePrinting Labels from Tray Printing Labels from the Manual Feed SlotPrinting on Glossy Cardstock Guidelines for Printing on Glossy CardstockGuidelines for Printing on Glossy Cardstock on page Printing on Glossy Cardstock from Tray 1 on pagePrinting on Glossy Cardstock from Tray Printing on Glossy Cardstock from the Manual Feed Slotp6500-021 Printing on Cardstock Guidelines for Printing on CardstockPrinting on Cardstock from Tray Guidelines for Printing on Cardstock on pagePrinting on Cardstock from the Manual Feed Slot Printing Custom Sizes Defining Custom Paper SizesDefining the Custom Page Size in the PostScript Driver Defining Custom Paper Sizes on pagePrinting on Custom-size Paper Using the PostScript Driver on page Printing on Custom-size PaperCreating a Custom Paper Size for the PostScript Driver Creating a Custom Paper Size for the PCL DriverPrinting on Custom-size Paper Using the PCL Driver Printing on Custom-size Paper Using the PostScript DriverPrinting on Custom-size Paper Using the PCL Driver on page Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Automatic 2-Sided Printing GuidelinesBinding Edge Options Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines on pageAutomatic 2-Sided Printing Manual 2-Sided PrintingPerforming Manual 2-sided Printing from Tray Performing Manual 2-sided Printing from Tray 1 on pagePerforming Manual 2-sided Printing from the Manual Feed Slot Printing Using Secure Print Setting Up a Secure Print JobSetting Up a Secure Print Job on page Printing a Secure Print Job on pageSetting Up a Secure Print Job on page Printing a Secure Print JobSee also Storing a Print Job in Memory Printing a Stored JobEnabling Optional Features on page See alsoPrinting Using Proof Print Setting Up a Proof Print JobSetting Up a Proof Print Job on page Printing a Proof Print Job on page 88 NotesSetting Up a Proof Print Job on page Printing a Proof Print JobSee also Admin Menu on page Tray Settings Menu on page Control Panel MenusNavigating the Control Panel Menus on page Information Pages Menu on page Billing Meters on pageNavigating the Control Panel Menus IconName Controls access to the menus or the print screenContents Information Pages MenuInformation Page Information Pages on pageBilling Meters Checking Print Job Status on page Checking Page Counts on pageDescription See alsoAdmin Menu Network Setup MenuNetwork Setup Menu on page USB Setup Menu on page System Setup Menu on page Maintenance Mode Menu on pageUSB Setup Menu Use this menu to configure the USB portDescription Descriptionsee Setting the Power Saver Time on page System Setup MenuDescription Description Maintenance Mode Menu Use this menu to configure color registration and to reset defaultsDescription DescriptionDescription PCL Setup MenuDescription Description PostScript Setup Menu DescriptionControl Panel Menu DescriptionTray 1 Settings Tray Settings MenuDescription Description 250-Sheet Feeder Tray 2 SettingsDescription Description Maintenance6 Cleaning the Printer on page Ordering Supplies on pageManaging the Printer on page Checking Page Counts on page Moving the Printer on pageCleaning the Printer General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions on page Cleaning the Exterior on page Cleaning the Interior on pageCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorRoutine Maintenance Items Consumables on page Routine Maintenance Items on pageWhen to Order Supplies on page Recycling Supplies on page Ordering SuppliesWhen to Order Supplies Recycling SuppliesRecycling and Disposal on page See alsoManaging the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services Accessing CentreWare Internet ServicesManaging the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services on page Checking Printer Status using Email on pageUsing Online Help Installing PrintingScout on pageChecking Printer Status with PrintingScout Checking Print Job StatusConfiguring Email Alerts Checking Printer Status using EmailConfiguring Email Alerts on page Using Commands in Email Text on page Using Commands in Email Text CommandExamples of Commands Parameter#Password admin #SetMsgAddr service@xerox.com Printing the Print Volume Report Printing the Print Volume Report on pageChecking Page Counts Viewing the Billing MeterSee also Managing the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services on pageInformation Pages on page Moving the Printer When moving the printer Troubleshooting7 Troubleshooting Overview on page Control Panel Messages on pageProblems with the Printer on page Print-Quality Problems on page Cleaning the Imaging Unit and Laser Lens on pageTroubleshooting Overview Error and Status MessagesError and Status Messages on page PrintingScout Alerts on page PrintingScout AlertsResource More InformationLink Supply Status Messages on page Error Messages on page Condition/Reason/SolutionControl Panel Messages Supply Status MessagesError Messages MessageCondition/Reason/Solution Condition/Reason/SolutionPress the Back Arrow button to open the Walk-Up Features menu and Condition/Reason/SolutionMessage Symptom Problems with the PrinterReason/Solution Symptom Reason/SolutionInstallation and Setup on page Cancel buttonReason/Solution SymptomGuidelines on page 47, and Paper Usage Guidelines on page Print-Quality Problems SolutionSymptom CauseCause SymptomSolution details, see Supported Paper onSymptom Solutiondetails, see Cleaning the Imaging Unit CauseSymptom SolutionCause Imaging Unit and Laser Lens onSymptom SolutionCause Registration on pageCleaning the Imaging Unit and Laser Lens 7. Remove the imaging unit 10. Reinstall the imaging unit Performing an Automatic Color Registration Adjustment Performing an Automatic Color Registration Adjustment on pagePerforming a Manual Color Registration Adjustment on page Color RegistrationPerforming a Manual Color Registration Adjustment Printing the Color Registration Correction Chart1. Printing the Color Registration Correction Chart on page Determining the Color Registration ValuesEntering Color Registration Value 9. When the registration value adjustments are complete, press OK Color Balance Preventing Paper Jams Paper JamsPreventing Paper Jams on page Clearing Paper Jams on page Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Long Paper JamsClearing Jams at Tray Clearing Long Paper Jams on page Clearing Jams at Tray 1 on pageClearing Jams at the Manual Feed Slot Clearing Jams at the Fuser Clearing Jams at the Duplex Unit Clearing Jams at the 250-Sheet Feederp6500-043 p6500-031 p6500-030Physical Specifications on page Environmental Specifications on page Printer SpecificationsElectrical Specifications on page Performance Specifications on page Physical Specifications Weights and DimensionsSpecifications PartEnvironmental Specifications TemperatureRelative Humidity ElevationPower Source Electrical SpecificationsPower Consumption Specification Performance SpecificationsNotePrint speed can decrease due to paper type, paper Printer Specifications 152 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User GuideRegulatory Information Material Safety Data Sheets on pageElectromagnetic Interference on page United States FCC Regulations Electromagnetic InterferenceCanada Regulations European Union Other Regulations Turkey RoHS RegulationMaterial Safety Data Sheets For Material Safety Data information regarding your printer, go to158 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Regulatory InformationRecycling and Disposal All CountriesNorth America Other CountriesDomestic/Household Environment Professional/Business Environment160 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Recycling and DisposalNote for the Battery Symbol Battery RemovalBusiness Users in the European Union Outside the European Union162 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Recycling and Disposal