6 Xerox Phaser 3250 Evaluator Guide
Evaluate Ease of Installation, Management and Use
Deploying a printer can be challenging, whether in a large organization or small office. The process may include integrating the
printer into your existing network infrastructure and deploying print drivers to users’ computers. Evaluate whether the driver deploy-
ment process can be automated. Also, evaluate the tools delivered with the printer, and whether they will ease the task of managing
the device. Lastly, think about ease of use. Will users quickly feel comfortable operating the printer?
Initial set up
Easy set up starts with unpacking the device and ends when it’s powered up and ready for
use. The Phaser 3250 laser printer is easily removed from its packaging and, at just over
26 lbs., can easily be moved into place by one person. The included quick install guide
helps install the print cartridge and optional accessories, load paper, connect the printer
to your computer via USB 2.0 (3250D configuration) or to your network via Ethernet
(3250DN configuration), and power-up the device. If connecting to your network, the
printer will automatically be assigned an IP address and join the network via DHCP, and
device settings such as language selection and feature setup are completed via remote
management software like Xerox CentreWare
®
Internet Services (CentreWare IS).
Driver deployment
Installing print drivers onto users’ computers is a simple process. Simply insert the Phaser
3250 installation CD and follow the prompts. Or, networked users can enter the printer’s
IP address into any standard web browser and download and install print drivers using the
Phaser 3250 CentreWare IS page.
How the Phaser 3250 laser printer exceeds the ease-of-installation requirement
Xerox management software
The Phaser 3250DN configuration includes CentreWare IS, an embedded web server
that allows users and IT personnel to perform detailed status checks on the system and
consumables, administer system settings, and manage access and accounting controls
via any standard web browser.
Network management
The Phaser 3250DN laser printer supports many common network protocols including
TCP/IP, HTTP 1.1, SNMP 1–2 and EtherTalk.
How the Xerox Phaser 3250 laser printer exceeds the management requirement
CentreWare IS helps administrators
quickly install, configure, troubleshoot
and analyze usage of the Phaser
3250DN laser printer using any
standard web browser.
