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Choosing a Connection Method

Choosing a Connection Method

Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and hardware are generally not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.This section includes:

•Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) on page 33

•Connecting via USB on page 34

Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended)

Ethernet can be used for one or more computers. It supports many printers and systems on an Ethernet network. An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is faster than a USB connection. It also allows you direct access to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). The CentreWare IS web interface enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked printers from your desktop. To reach CentreWare Internet Services, see Starting CentreWare IS on page 145.

Network Connection

Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for Ethernet.

•If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required.

•If you are connecting to one or more computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL router, two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One cable for each device.)

If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub with one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any port on the hub except the uplink port.

See also:

Configuring the Network Address on page 35

Installing the Printer Drivers on page 39

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Contents

User Guide Page Contents Network Basics Using the Control Panel Menus Index Printer Information Electrical Safety User Safety Maintenance Safety Laser SafetyOperational Safety Printer Location Operational Guidelines Printer Clearance Printer Supplies Printing Safety Guidelines Moving the Printer Safety Symbols Marked on Product Contents Printer Specifications Regulatory Information United States FCC RegulationsCanada Regulations European Union Material Safety Data Sheet Product Recycling and Disposal Domestic/Household EnvironmentProfessional/Business Environment North America Other Countries Printer Features Front View Main Components and Their Functions Rear View Internal ViewFuser Duplex unit Features 6280N 6280DN Printer ConfigurationResolutions dpi Letter Memory OptionsDuplex Unit Additional Trays Control Panel Control Panel LayoutDisplay Information Pages ConfigurationMenu Map Demo Exiting the Power Saver Mode Power Saver Mode Checking in CentreWare Internet Services Checking Status of Print DataChecking in Windows Phaser 6280 Printer More Information ResourcesInformation Source Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Connecting via Ethernet Recommended Choosing a Connection MethodNetwork Connection USB Connection Connecting via USB TCP/IP and IP Addresses Configuring the Network Address Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address Using the Control PanelUsing CentreWare is Information Comments Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using CentreWare is Available Drivers Installing the Printer Drivers Windows 2000 or Later Macintosh OS X, Version Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher LPR Connection Bonjour or USB Connection Click Print Using Phaser Printing Basics Paper Usage Guidelines Supported Paper and Media Paper Storage Guidelines Paper That Can Damage Your Printer Paper Tray Size Paper Type Weight About PaperUsable Paper Sided Printing Paper Types and Sizes Paper Size Paper TypeCustom Sizes Setting Paper Types and Sizes Setting Paper TraysSetting Paper Types Setting Paper Sizes Loading Paper Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPTLoading Paper in Tray 1 MPT 6280-018 Insert all media facedown and top edge first into Tray 1 MPT Loading Paper in Trays Loading Paper in Trays 6280-013 6280-015 Insert the tray into the printer, and push until it stops Selecting Printing Preferences Windows Selecting Printing Options Selecting Options for an Individual Job Windows Windows XP, or WindowsWindows Server 2003 PostScript Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems Selecting Options for an Individual Job Macintosh 10.4 Printer FeaturesLayout Paper Handling Image Quality 10.3 Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Binding Edge Options Selecting 2-Sided PrintingPortrait Landscape Printing on Specialty Media Printing TransparenciesGuidelines Printing on Transparencies Loading Transparencies Printing Envelopes Using the PCL Driver Loading Envelopes From Paper Type, select Envelope Printing on Envelopes Printing Labels from Tray 1 MPT Printing Labels Fan the labels to release sheets that are stuck together Printing Labels from Trays 6280-048 6280-016 Printing Glossy Paper from Tray 1 MPT Printing Glossy Paper 6280-015 Printing Glossy Paper from Trays Fan the paper to release sheets that are stuck together If necessary, press the paper guides inward to fit the paper Using the PCL Driver Printing Custom Size or Long PaperDefining Custom Paper Sizes Printing on Custom Size Paper Using the PostScript Driver From Paper Size, select Custom Page Size Printing Confidential Documents Secure Print Configuring Secure PrintAbout Secure Print Printing from the Computer Printing from the Control Panel Configuring Proof Print Print After Checking Printing Result Proof PrintAbout Proof Print Printing from the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Menus Menu Configuration Menu ContentControl Panel Menus Changing Menu Settings Changing the Power Saver TimeInitializing Configured Values Common Settings for Tray 1 MPT, Tray 2, and Tray Tray SettingsDescription of Menu Items ItemDescription Settings Exclusive to Tray 1 MPT Panel Specified defaultDriverSpecified Reports Description Printing Information Pages Billing Meters Admin Menu SMB NetBEUI Network Setup USB Setup System SetupOff Top Right Top LeftBottom Left Bottom Right Millimeter mm default EnableLarger Size Nearest Size Auto Adjust Maintenance ModeColor Regi Chart Enter Number Default is Flip Long Edge PCL SetupTray 1 MPT Binding Edge Add-LF PostScript SetupAdd-CR Color Panel Lock Control Panel Main operation and buttons on the control panel Menu List Print Quality Symptom Reason/Action Print-Quality Problems SymptomReason/Action Phaser 6280 Printer 109 Phaser 6280 Printer 110 Manual Color Registration Adjustment Automatic Color Registration AdjustmentPrinting the Color Registration Correction Chart Color Registration Entering Values Determining Values Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration Run Black Troubleshooting7 Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jams Paper Jams in Tray 1 MPT Phaser 6280 Printer 118 Phaser 6280 Printer 119 Paper Jams in the Paper Tray Phaser 6280 Printer 121 Phaser 6280 Printer 122 Paper Jams at the Fuser When Long Paper Jams Paper Jams at the Duplex Unit Phaser 6280 Printer 126 Paper Jams in the Optional Sheet Feeder Phaser 6280 Printer 128 Phaser 6280 Printer 129 Phaser 6280 Printer 130 Power outlet Problems With the Printer Cancel button Problems With the Printer Phaser 6280 Printer 133 Enabling Options PostScript DriverPCL Driver Messages About Supplies Control Panel Error Messages Message Messages About the Printer and Other Items Phaser 6280 Printer 137 Reinstall the additional memory Reinstall the Duplex UnitAn unsupported additional memory optional is installed Working correctly due to damage or malfunction Control Panel Messages Getting HelpPrintingScout Alerts Online Support Assistant Resource Link Web Links Maintenance8 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the Interior When to Order Supplies Routine Maintenance ItemsOrdering Supplies Consumables Recycling Supplies Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare is Managing the PrinterChecking Printer Status with PrintingScout Starting CentreWare is Item to be configured Description Mail Alerts Setting the E-mail EnvironmentChecking Printer Status Through E-mail Port Status Item to be configured Description Protocol Settings Checking the Printer Status with E-mailMail Command Parameter Description Commands That Can Be Used in E-mail Text Checking Page Counts Moving the Printer Phaser 6280 Printer 151 Phaser 6280 Printer 152 Phaser 6280 Printer 153 Index Index Phaser 6280 Printer Index-156 Phaser 6280 Printer Index-157 Phaser 6280 Printer Index-158 Phaser 6280 Printer Index-159