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P H A S E R 6 1 2 0 E VA L U AT O R G U I D E
The best way to evaluate a printer’s ease of use is to test it in a real environment over an extended period
of time. Even without that opportunity, the following questions can help uncover a printer’s true start-up
and day-to-day user friendliness:
• How easy is it to
install on the network
?
• How easy is it to
learn to use and manage
? Does it offer easy control both over the network and
from its front panel?
•
How many consumables
are there and how difficult is it to replace them?
• Can you
check the consumable status
before committing to a large or important print job?
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Setup
Unpack and set up the printer using the Setup Guide in the box.
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Load the paper tray(s).
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Connect an interface cable (USB, parallel or Ethernet) and plug in the power cord.
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Turn on the printer.
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Load the driver software onto your computer(s).
Installing Driver Software Overview
The Phaser 6120 Color Laser Printer’s Driver Installation process is designed to provide an
easy and consistent installation process from all software sources, regardless of platform. Features
include:
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Automatic discovery of the printer on your network
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Automatic port creation
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Automatic printer model and feature detection
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Automatic driver installation
The Phaser 6120 printer’s driver is available from:
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CD-ROM
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CentreWare IS Embedded Web Server
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Xerox Web Site
Step-by-Step Installation from the CD-ROM (for Windows systems)
The
Install Printer Driver
link launches the Setup program. Other links take users to Network
Management Tools, User Documentation, Xerox Online, and Browse CD Directory.
The installer searches for a printer. It looks on physical ports on the computer, as well as on a network
(if present) for TCP/IP printers. If a printer is found on the network (already has an IP address), it
highlights the printer and gives you the option to install this printer or a different one. An Extended
Search means that if a Phaser 6120 printer has been previously installed on another subnet, it will
show up here as well. The installation completes automatically, including electronic registration.
HOW THE PHASER 6120 EXCEEDS THE USER FRIENDLINESS REQUIREMENT:
EVALUATE PRINT USER FRIENDLINESS
