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Phaser™ 3500 Laser Printer

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Summary of Contents for PHASER 3500

Page 1: ...Phaser 3500 Laser Printer i...

Page 2: ...igold and Oxford are trademarks of Alpha Omega Typography Avery is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation HP GL HP UX and PCL are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Corporation in the United States and...

Page 3: ...r 7 Printer s IP Address 7 CentreWare Internet Services IS 7 Status Monitor 8 Printer Settings 8 Accessing Power Saver 8 Selecting Tray Settings 9 Changing Printer Language 9 Fonts 10 Resident PostScr...

Page 4: ...Guidelines 23 Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 MPT 23 Printing Transparencies from Tray 2 or 3 24 Envelopes 25 Guidelines 25 Preparing to Print 25 Printing Envelopes 26 Labels 27 Guidelines 27 Prin...

Page 5: ...Setting the Printer s IP Address 38 Installing the Printer Drivers 38 Windows 98 SE or Later and Windows 2000 or Later 38 Macintosh OS 9 x 39 Macintosh OS X Version 10 2 and Higher 39 Troubleshooting...

Page 6: ...all an optional duplex unit A wide variety of productivity features Easy to replace print cartridge CentreWare IS printer management software helps manage configure and troubleshoot the printer from y...

Page 7: ...t optional for Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N 3 Power Cord Receptacle 4 Optional Tray 3 Cable Connector 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel Port 6 USB Port 7 Network Port option for Phaser 3500B Options and Supplies...

Page 8: ...panel LED 2 blinks orange for an error and a warning An error or warning message is displayed in the Alphanumeric Display 1 Menu Map The Menu Map is a visual representation of the control panel setti...

Page 9: ...on to select Information 2 Select Info Pages then press the OK button 3 Select the appropriate information page then press the OK button to print Note Print the Menu Map to see other information pages...

Page 10: ...ge description languages and operating systems The following drivers are available Driver Source Description Windows PCL6 Driver CD ROM and Web The Printer Command Language driver is recommended to ta...

Page 11: ...x com office 3500support Feature Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows NT4 0 Windows 9x Windows Me Mac OS 9 x Mac OS X version 10 2 10 3 Print Quality Modes Both Both Both PostScript Pos...

Page 12: ...ty printing from your printer Printer s IP Address You need your printer s IP address to change printer settings through CentreWare IS Follow these steps to identify your printer s IP address 1 On the...

Page 13: ...problem You do this by double clicking task bar or from the Windows Start menu Printer Settings Accessing Power Saver To save energy the printer enters a low energy consumption mode after a predefined...

Page 14: ...the next tray in the sequence containing the same paper type and size to continue printing To specify the tray sequence on the control panel 1 Press the Menu button select Printer Setup then press the...

Page 15: ...nt PCL fonts from the control panel Printing a List of Available Fonts To print a list of available PostScript or PCL fonts use The control panel The printer driver Using the Control Panel To print ei...

Page 16: ...w the list of options 6 Select PCL Font List or PostScript Font List from the drop down list 7 Click Print Registering Your Printer Registering your printer is quick and easy You can register your pri...

Page 17: ...eight 60 176 g m2 16 65 lb Cover Tray 2 and 3 Weight 60 105 g m2 16 28 lb Duplex Weight 75 90 g m2 20 24 lb Tray 1 MPT Tray 2 Tray 3 1 1 Optional 2 Sided Printing 2 2 Option for the Phaser 3500B and P...

Page 18: ...oad paper in Tray 1 MPT If you load paper in Tray 2 or Tray 3 your printer automatically senses the paper size loaded To change the paper size on the control panel 1 Press the Menu button select Print...

Page 19: ...e the PCL6 Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems table or PostScript Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems table for specific printing options 5 Click the OK button to sa...

Page 20: ...ded Printing1 1 The Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurations may be upgraded to use these printing options Install an optional duplex unit More Layout Options dialog box Multiple Pages per Side Po...

Page 21: ...s1 Page Order Pages Per Sheet Booklet1 Paper Quality tab Paper Source Advanced Options dialog box Paper Size Scaling Mirrored Output Negative Output Fit to Page Paper Type Print Quality Troubleshootin...

Page 22: ...the Source drop down list then click OK to send the job to the printer 2 Open Tray 1 MPT by pushing the handle down and pulling out Windows 98 or Windows Me Paper tab Paper Size Layout Orientation Pap...

Page 23: ...inward to match the size of the paper Tray 1 MPT detects the paper and prints the page Selecting the Bypass Tray 1 MPT Mode The Bypass Tray 1 MPT mode setting can be set from the control panel There a...

Page 24: ...duplex unit must be installed on your printer to perform automatic 2 sided printing The Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurations may be upgraded to include this feature Use only letter legal A4 or...

Page 25: ...ons section to Installed For Windows NT4 0 select the Device Settings tab select Duplex Unit in the Installable Options section and select Installed in the Change Duplex Unit Setting section 5 Click O...

Page 26: ...K to accept the printer driver settings then click OK to print Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT4 0 or Windows Server 2003 PCL6 driver 1 Insert paper into the tray For inform...

Page 27: ...ded Printing option 5 Click Print to print your job Manual 2 Sided Printing Manual 2 sided printing is supported for paper with dimensions and weights listed in Supported Paper on page 12 Print manual...

Page 28: ...Fan the transparencies to release sheets that may stick together 2 Insert the transparencies into Tray 1 MPT For information about how to load paper in Tray 1 MPT see the Quick Reference Guide that ca...

Page 29: ...n select Printer Setup then press the OK button b Press the OK button to select Paper Handling c Select Tray 1 Type then press the OK button d Select Transparency then press the OK button e Press the...

Page 30: ...fore loading them in the tray by setting a heavy book on top of the envelopes Preparing to Print Follow these guidelines to prevent wrinkling problems Use only Tray 1 MPT to print envelopes Print only...

Page 31: ...Select the envelope size then press the OK button e Press the Cancel button to return to the main menu 3 On the printer s control panel a Press the Menu button select Printer Setup then press the OK...

Page 32: ...mid conditions or extremely hot or cold conditions Storing them in extreme conditions may cause print quality problems or cause them to jam in the printer Rotate stock frequently Long periods of stora...

Page 33: ...MPT You can print on custom size paper within these dimensions Loading Custom Size Paper in Tray 1 MPT 1 Insert the custom size paper into Tray 1 MPT Adjust the guides to match the size of the paper P...

Page 34: ...Options Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N Up When printing a multiple page document you can print more than one page on one side of a single sheet of paper Print one two four six nine or 16...

Page 35: ...ave your choices Note Page Order and Print Page Border are enabled only when the number of pages per sheet is 2 4 6 9 or 16 Mac OS 9 x PostScript driver In the printer driver click the pull down menu...

Page 36: ...rsion 10 2 and higher PostScript driver In Page Setup specify a percentage for your print job in Scale Printing Booklets With two sided printing you can print a document in the form of a small book Cr...

Page 37: ...s in a supported driver Windows 98 or Windows Me PostScript driver On the Graphics tab select the Print as a Negative Image checkbox or the Print as a Mirror Image checkbox under Special and click OK...

Page 38: ...Windows driver Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT4 0 or Windows Server 2003 PCL6 driver In the printer driver select the Watermark tab to display the Watermark properties win...

Page 39: ...Document or After Document c In Cover Page Type click the pull down menu and make a selection d If necessary enter additional information in Billing Info to be printed on the cover page Supplies and...

Page 40: ...e and Documentation CD ROM For information on driver installation see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using Note If the Software and Documentation CD ROM is not a...

Page 41: ...o the Knowledge Base at www xerox com office 3500support Connecting via USB If you are connecting to one computer a USB connection offers fast data speeds However a USB connection is not as fast as an...

Page 42: ...Generally Macintosh computers use either TCP IP or the EtherTalk protocol to talk to a networked printer For Mac OS X systems TCP IP is preferred Unlike TCP IP however EtherTalk does not require prin...

Page 43: ...K button 2 Select TCP IP Setup and then press the OK button 3 Select DHCP BOOTP and then press the OK button 4 Select Off and then press the OK button 5 Press the Return button to return to the TCP IP...

Page 44: ...stall the printer driver 4 Open the Chooser and then click the LaserWriter driver 5 From the right column of the Chooser select the printer and then click Create to create the desktop printer Macintos...

Page 45: ...with a soft damp cloth You can use a cloth moistened with a mild neutral detergent to remove stains do not spray detergent directly onto the printer Warning To prevent electric shock turn the printer...

Page 46: ...balloon available only with Windows on a network enabled or a USB cable connected printer appears on your computer screen alerting you that the printer needs attention Moving and Repacking the Printe...

Page 47: ...packaged in the original packaging or a repackaging kit Instructions for repackaging the printer are provided in the repackaging kit If you do not have the original packaging or are unable to repackag...

Page 48: ...leshooting tab in your Windows printer driver also includes useful links Web Links Xerox provides many resources to help you learn more about your Xerox printer Use these web sites to obtain informati...

Page 49: ...plugged into an outlet that is capable of providing the correct voltage and power Review the printer s electrical specifications with an electrician if necessary Warning Avoid the potential of electri...

Page 50: ...ccur do the following 1 Turn off the printer immediately 2 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 3 Call an authorized service representative Laser Safety With specific regard to lasers...

Page 51: ...lots and openings on the printer The printer may overheat without adequate ventilation For altitudes under 2 050 meters 6 726 ft use the Low Altitude setting For altitudes over 2 050 meters 6 726 ft u...

Page 52: ...injury Use caution or draws attention to a particular component B Printer Specifications English Only Physical Specifications Width 396 mm 15 6 in Depth 453 mm 17 8 in Height 348 mm 13 7 in Top Cleara...

Page 53: ...o models 110 127 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Performance Specifications Resolution 300 x 300 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 1200 dpi Image Quality Print Speed Up to 35 pages per minute ppm Fuser Life Maximum...

Page 54: ...th these instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause...

Page 55: ...perly in accordance with the user s instructions is neither dangerous for the consumer nor for the environment A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be obtained from Xero...

Page 56: ...art of the program For more information about Xerox environmental programs visit www xerox com environment html If your product is not part of the Xerox program and you are managing its disposal pleas...

Page 57: ...printer settings driver Windows 14 cleaning the printer 40 configuration page toner status 34 configurations 1 control panel changing paper type and size 13 error and warning messages 41 LED descript...

Page 58: ...n the office 42 multiple page document 29 N negative images 32 N Up printing multiple pages on a single sheet 29 O operational safety 45 options 2 P paper custom sizes 28 PCL6 printing 10 performance...

Page 59: ...Knowledge Base 43 web links 43 S safety altitude 46 electrical safety 44 hazards 45 laser 45 maintenance 45 operational 45 printing 46 requirements 44 sample pages 4 scaling 30 software failures 41 s...

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