Reference Guide
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Contents
Printing
Contents
Connections & Networks
Phaser 8400 Color Printer Iii
Troubleshooting
Contents
Copyright 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved
Features
Printer Tour
Printer Features
8400BD
Available Configurations
Features Printer Configuration
Printer Tour
Front View
Side View
Back View
Options
Printer Options and Upgrades
Upgrades
Top View
Color
Resources
Information Source
Front Panel Features
Front Panel
Front Panel Layout
Front Panel
Error and Warning Messages
Print Icon
Menu Map
Information Pages
Printer Drivers
Available Printer Drivers
Driver Source Description Windows PostScript Driver
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
Accessing Protected Mode Using CentreWare is
Accessing Load Paper Timeout
Click Properties
Selecting Trays
Selecting Tray Settings
Using the Front Panel
Adjusting Front Panel Brightness
Selecting Printer Language
Adjusting Front Panel Contrast
Viewing a List of Resident Fonts
Fonts
Types of Fonts
Resident Printer Fonts
Using a PC Printer Driver
Printing a List of Resident Fonts
Fonts
Click Open Printer
Using a Mac Printer Driver
Downloading Fonts
Downloading Fonts from CentreWare Font Management Utility
Downloading Fonts from a Mac9.x only
Registering Your Printer
Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Printing
Guidelines
Changing Paper
Tray Setup
Changing Paper
Tray
8400-003 8400-004
Changing Paper
Paper Usage Guidelines
Supported Papers
Supported Papers
Print these envelopes from any tray
Print these envelopes from Tray 1 only
Card Stock
Letter 8.5 x 11 Plain Paper
Or A4 210 x 297 mm Or Letterhead
Transparency
Postcards
Business
Cards
Photo Paper
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Paper Storage Guidelines
Loading Paper in Tray
Basic Printing
Basic Printing
8400-052
Loading Paper in Trays 2, 3, or
Single-sided printing Sided printing
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 Print-Quality Modes
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job Mac
Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Using Color
Printers and Cmyk
Monitors and RGB
Adjusting Color Using TekColor Correction
Using Color
Image Processing
Windows 98, Windows Me PostScript driver
Color Sampler Pages
Sided Printing
Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Guidelines
Binding Preferences
Sided Printing
Select Tray 1, 2, 3, or
Mac OS
Duplex printing on the Page Setup tab
Operating System Steps Windows 98 or Windows Me
Click Properties
Transparencies
Transparencies
Printing Transparencies in Tray
Printing Transparencies in Tray 2, 3, or
Insert transparencies into the tray
Buying and Storing Envelopes
Envelopes
Envelopes
Preparing to Print
Printing Envelopes in Tray
Printing Envelopes in Tray 2, 3, or
8400-083
Labels, Business and Index Cards
Labels, Business and Index Cards
Printing Labels in Tray
Printing Labels in Tray 2, 3, or
8400-081
Printing Business and Index Cards in Tray
Printing High Resolution Photo Paper
Printing High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray
Specialty Paper
Specialty Paper
Printing High Resolution Photo Paper in Tray 2, 3, or
8400-092
Specialty Paper
Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures
Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray
Printing Postcards and Trifold Brochures in Tray 2, 3, or
Single-sided printing Sided printing
Printing Weatherproof Paper
Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray
Printing Weatherproof Paper in Tray 2, 3, or
Single-sided printing Sided printing
Size Range Printing Option
Custom Size Paper
Custom Size Paper
Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray
Printing Separation Pages
Advanced Options
Advanced Options
Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet Sheets Per
Printing Booklets
Mirror Image Negative Image
Printing Negative and Mirror Images
Scaling
Windows NT driver
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.1 and higher driver
Image Smoothing
Printing Watermarks
Printing Cover Pages
Printing Secure, Proof, and Saved Print 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
Routine Maintenance Items
Supplies and Recycling
Supplies
Supplies and Recycling
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
Connection Setup
Installing the Printer Driver
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
Using CentreWare Software
CentreWare Internet Service is
Printer Management Software
CentreWare Web
Feature Benefit
CentreWare DP for NetWare
CentreWare MC Microsoft Management Console
Job Accounting
Using Printer Management Features
Click Save Settings
MaiLinX Alerts
Usage Profile Reports
Click Usage Profile
Xerox Usage Analysis Tool
Click Usage Profile to view the Usage Profile Reports
Click Save Changes
Preliminary Steps
Quick CD-ROM Install Steps
Select Install Printer Driver
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server
Other Methods of Installation
Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
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
Click OK to exit Printer Properties
Http//printer-ip-addressipp
Microsoft IPP Port
To print the Configuration
Printing the Configuration
Verifying Settings
Verifying Driver Installation
Printing a Test
Windows NT
Quick Install Steps Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Windows NT
Click New Port
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
Creating an AppSocket Printer with LaserWriter
PhaserPort for Mac OS System Requirements
Requirements
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version
Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 Rendezvous
Verify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences
Creating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version
Deselect Use default queue on server box
Macintosh Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Mac OS X, Versions 10.1
Novell enable is On
Configuration Software for NetWare Networks
Quick Setup
Advanced Setup
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting
Novell Distributed/Enterprise Print Services NDPS/NEPS
Novell NetWare
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Quick Check
Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Step-By-Step
Novell Directory Services Bindery
Verifying the Network Settings
Printing a Document
Quick Install Steps
Unix Linux
From the Printer
Select Download Software Drivers & Utilities
Additional Resources
From Your Computer
Unix Linux
Troubleshooting
Automatic Diagnostic Tools
PhaserSMART Technical Support
Front Panel i Button
Jam at the Exit Cover
Paper Jams
Paper Jams
Close the front cover
8400-028
Jam at the Front Cover
8400-014
Remove jammed paper
8400-028
8400-005
Jam at Tray
Jam at Tray 2, 3, or
8400-004
8400-021
8400-005
Paper Type
Print-Quality Problems
Predominate Light Stripes
Diagnosing Print-Quality Problems
Print-Quality Problems
Problem Solution Random Light Stripes
Dark
Color Settings
Problem Solution Smudges or Smears
Transparency Images Are Too Light or Too
Adding Ink
Maintenance
Maintenance
8400-098
Emptying the Waste Tray
8400-036
Replacing the Maintenance Kit
8400-032
Cleaning the Paper Release Blade
8400-080
Cleaning the Maintenance Kit Wiper Blade
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
Status Messages
Front Panel Messages
Errors and Warnings
Front Panel Messages
Message Description
Paper jam-Remove Paper From Tray
Ink sticks jammed Open and close
Shutting down, use power switch to restart
Precautions for Moving the Printer
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Documentation CD-ROM
Moving and Repacking the Printer
Moving the Printer Within the Office
28 kg 60 lbs
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
8400-035 8400-036
28 kg 60 lbs
Resource Link
Additional Resources
Support
InfoSMART Web Links
Electrical Safety
User Safety
Maintenance Safety
Operational Safety
Appendix a
Printer Supplies
Moving the Printer
Symbols Marked on the Product
Warranty
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Appendix C
Performance Specifications
United States
Regulatory Information
Canada
European Union
Appendix D
Appendix D
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Recycling Disposal
Index
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