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Contents EQ HS CD DR OS For instructions on how to unpack and set up your printer, see the Setup Guide that shipped with your printer. For basic information about using your printer and clearing jams, see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your printer. The Quick Reference Guide and Setup Guide can also be found on the web site at www.xerox.com/office/3500support. Features Printer Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Printing Supported Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Changing Paper Type and Size on the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjusting Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting Printing Options .
Contents Connections and Networks Overview of Network Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Choosing a Connection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connecting via Parallel Cable . . .
Printer Tour Features Printer Tour Printer Features The Phaser 3500 Laser Printer embodies a multitude of features to meet your printing needs: Great performance and superior print quality Letter: 35 pages per minute (ppm) with 1200 x 1200 dpi image quality A4: 33 ppm with 1200 x 1200 dpi image quality Up to 288 MB RAM memory Flexible paper handling Optional 500-Sheet Feeder (including tray) 2-sided printing with Phaser 3500DN configuration to automatically print on both sides.
Printer Tour Front View 1. Control Panel 2. Control Board cover 3. On/Off Switch 4. Paper Quantity Gauge 5. Tray 2 6. Tray 1 (MPT) Release 7. Tray 1 (MPT) 8. Paper Output Support 9. Output Tray 10. Print Cartridge Rear View 1. Rear Door 2. Duplex Unit (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.
Printer Tour Control Panel Layout The control panel has three components: Multi-colored Light Emitting Diode (LED) light Alphanumeric display Six-button cluster. 1. Cancel button 2. Return button 3. On-line/Data/Error LED 4. Menu button 5. Status/Error Messages and Menus 6. Up Arrow button 7. OK button 8. Down Arrow button The alphanumeric display provides status messages and control panel menus.
Printer Tour Information Pages Your printer comes with a set of information pages that helps you solve printing problems and obtain the best results from your printer. You can access these pages from the printer’s control panel. To print information pages: 1. On the control panel, press the Menu button, then press the OK button 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.
Printer Drivers Printer Drivers Printer drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to printer features. Xerox makes driver installation easy with its Walk-Up Technology. For more information about printer drivers, see the video at www.xerox.com/office/drivers. Available Printer Drivers Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems.
Remote Control Panel Printer Driver Features The following chart displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific operating systems. 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.
Managing Your Printer Changing Settings with the Remote Control Panel To change settings using the Remote Control Panel: 1. Click Start, select Programs, select Xerox Phaser 3500, then click Remote Control Panel. 2. Make changes to the Remote Control Panel settings on the Printing, Config, Job, Test PCL, Flash Font and Macro, and PS 3 tabs. Note Use the help features by referring the windows which appears when you click the Help button at the bottom. 3.
Printer Settings Launching CentreWare IS To launch CentreWare IS: 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter your printer's IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 3. For detailed information about CentreWare IS software, click HELP on the upper right of the CentreWare IS screen. Status Monitor Status Monitor is installed when you select Install Status Monitor while installing the printer software, and available only with Windows on a network-enabled or a USB cable-connected printer.
Printer Settings Selecting Tray Settings Tray Selection You can select the tray to be used. 1. On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Press the OK button to select Paper Handling. 3. Press the OK button to select Paper Source. 4. Scroll to the desired tray or Auto Select. 5. Press the OK button to save the changes. Tray Sequence You can specify the sequence in which the printer selects the paper trays.
Fonts Fonts Your printer uses the following types of fonts: Resident fonts Fonts downloaded into printer memory Fonts downloaded with your print job from the application Fonts downloaded into printer flash memory Resident PostScript Fonts Printer-resident fonts are always available for printing. All printers are shipped with PostScript resident Roman fonts. You can print a sample of the resident PostScript fonts from the control panel.
Registering Your Printer 3. Right-click the icon for your printer and select Printing Preferences. 4. Select the Troubleshooting tab. 5. Click the drop-down arrow in the Printer Information Pages field to view 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.
Supported Paper Printing Supported Paper Follow the guidelines in these tables to ensure the best print quality and avoid printer jams. For best results, use only Xerox Printing Media specified for your printer. These media are guaranteed to produce excellent results with your Phaser 3500 Laser Printer. Note Print transparencies only from Tray 1 (MPT). Print letterhead only from Tray 1 (MPT) and Tray 2. For best results, Xerox highly recommends that you print other specialty media from Tray 1 (MPT).
Basic Printing Basic Printing For information about how to load paper in Tray 1 (MPT), Tray 2, or Tray 3, see the Quick Reference Guide that came with your printer. The Quick Reference Guide can also be found at www.xerox.com/office/3500support. Note A minimum clearance of 32 cm (12.6 in.) must be maintained at the rear of the printer. See the Setup Guide that came with your printer for minimum clearances.
Adjusting Printing Options Adjusting Printing Options Setting Printing Options Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver. Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows Printing preferences control all of your jobs, unless you overwrite them specifically for a particular job. For example, if you want to use N-up printing for most jobs, set this option in printer settings. 1. Click Start. 2. Select one of the following options: For Windows 98/Me/NT4.
Adjusting Printing Options PCL6 Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT4.
Adjusting Printing Options PostScript Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems Operating System PostScript Driver Tab Printing Options Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Layout tab Orientation Print on Both Sides1 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 Printer Information Pages
Using the Manual Feed Mode PostScript Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems (Continued) Operating System PostScript Driver Tab Printing Options Windows 98 or Windows Me Paper tab Paper Size Layout Orientation Paper Source Copies More Paper Options dialog box Printing on Both Sides (Duplex Printing)1 Graphics tab Resolution Halftoning Special Scaling Fit to Page Paper Type Print Quality PostScript Output Format Device Options tab
Using the Manual Feed Mode 3. Slide the extender toward you until it locks into place. 4. Adjust the paper guides to match the size of the paper, transparency, or other specialty media. 5. When prompted at the control panel, insert paper, transparency, or other specialty media into the tray. Place the side to be printed face up with the top of the page entering the printer first. 6. If necessary, press the guides inward to match the size of the paper. Tray 1 (MPT) detects the paper and prints the page.
2-Sided Printing Using the Control Panel To enable or disable the Bypass Tray 1 (MPT) mode on the control panel: 1. Press the Menu button, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. 2. Press the OK button to select Paper Handling. 3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to select Bypass Tray 1 (MPT), then press the OK button. 4. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to select On or Off, then press the OK button.
2-Sided Printing Checking Duplex Unit Status in Printer Properties (Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurations only) For the Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurations, before printing two-sided jobs, make sure that the optional duplex unit is set as installed in the Windows printer properties window. The procedure differs depending on the printer driver used. If you use the Windows PostScript driver: 1. Click Start. 2. Select one of the following options: For Windows 98/Me/NT4.
2-Sided Printing Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver: 1. Insert paper into the tray. For information, see the Quick Reference Guide that came with your printer. The Quick Reference Guide can also be found at www.xerox.com/office/ 3500support. 2. In the printer driver, on the Layout tab, select None, Flip on Long Edge, or Flip on Short Edge under Print on Both Sides. 3. Click OK to accept the printer driver settings, then click OK to print. Windows NT4.0 PostScript driver: 1.
2-Sided Printing Mac OS X, version 10.2~10.3 PostScript driver: 1. Insert paper into the tray. For information about how to load paper, see the Quick Reference Guide. 2. Go to Orientation in Page Setup and select Portrait, Landscape, or Rotated Landscape. 3. Click OK to save your settings. 4. In the printer driver: For Mac OS X, version 10.2 a. Click on the left pull-down menu and select Duplex. b. Select the Print on Both Sides checkbox, then select a binding orientation from the Binding option.
Transparencies Transparencies Print transparencies from Tray 1 (MPT) only. Guidelines Place no more than 50 transparencies at one time in Tray 1 (MPT). Handle transparencies by the edges, using both hands to avoid fingerprints and creases which can cause poor print quality. Use transparencies intended for monochrome laser printers. Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 (MPT) 1. Fan the transparencies to release sheets that may stick together. 2. Insert the transparencies into Tray 1 (MPT).
Transparencies 4. On the printer’s control panel: a. Press the Menu button, 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 Cancel button to return to the main menu. 5. In the printer driver, select Tray 1 as the paper source.
Envelopes Envelopes Guidelines Buying and Storing Envelopes Use only paper envelopes specified in “Supported Paper” on page 12. Successful envelope printing is highly dependent on the quality and construction of the envelopes. Use envelopes made specifically for laser printers. It is recommended that you maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity in your printer room.
Envelopes Printing Envelopes Note Some wrinkling or embossing may occur when printing envelopes. 1. Insert the envelopes face up with the top of the envelope to the left as you view the front of the tray. Adjust the guides to match the size of the envelopes. Maximum capacity is 10 envelopes. 2. On the printer’s control panel: a. Press the Menu button, select Printer Setup, then press the OK button. b. Press the OK button to select Paper Handling. c. Select Tray 1 Size, then press the OK button. d.
Labels Labels Labels can be printed only from Tray 1 (MPT). The maximum number of sheets that can be loaded in Tray 1 (MPT) is 25. Guidelines Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Do not use vinyl labels. Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second. Do not use any sheets where labels are missing; it may damage printer components. Store unused labels flat in their original packaging.
Custom Size Paper 3. On the printer’s control panel: a. Press the Menu button, 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 Labels, then press the OK button. e. Press the Cancel button to return to the main menu. 4. In the printer driver, select Tray 1 as the paper source. Custom Size Paper Print custom size paper or specialty media in Tray 1 (MPT).
Advanced Options e. Select Custom X, then press the OK button. Y X f. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to set the paper size, then press the OK button. g. Select Custom Y, then press the OK button. h. Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to set the paper size, then press the OK button. i. Press the Cancel button to return to the main menu. 3. In the printer driver, select Tray 1 as the paper source.
Advanced Options Windows NT4.0 PostScript driver: On the Page Setup tab, click the Advanced button and select the number of pages per sheet from the Page Layout (N-up) Option drop-down list in the Document Options section. Click OK to save your choices. Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT4.
Advanced Options Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 PostScript driver: On the Layout tab, click the Advanced button and select a percentage between 1 and 1000 for your print job from the Scaling input box in the Graphic section. Click OK to save your choices. Windows NT4.0 PostScript driver: On the Page Setup tab, click the Advanced button and select a percentage between 1 and 1000 for your print job from the Scaling input box in the Graphics section. Click OK to save your choices.
Advanced Options Printing Posters Poster printing allows you to print large, multiple-sheet versions of your page. To print posters in a supported driver: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT4.0, or Windows Server 2003 PCL6 driver: On the Layout tab, click the More Layout Options button, select Poster and set the Page Layout and Overlap values. If you select Custom from the Page Layout drop-down list, set the desired scale rate in the Scale Factor input box.
Advanced Options Printing Watermarks A watermark is additional text that can be printed across one or more pages. For example, terms like Draft, Confidential, Date, or Version that you might stamp on a page before distribution, can be inserted as a watermark.
Supplies and Recycling Printing Cover Pages To print cover pages in a supported driver: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT4.0, or Windows Server 2003 PCL6 driver: On the Paper tab, select the desired tray to use for the cover from the Cover Page drop-down list, then click OK to save your choice. Mac OS 9.x PostScript driver: a. Click Options. b.
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Connections and Networks Overview of Network Setup and Configuration To set up and configure the network: 1. Turn on the printer and the computer. 2. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables. 3. Configure the printer’s network address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.
Choosing a Connection Method 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 a hub, an Ethernet hub and two twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required.
Configuring the Network Address Configuring the Network Address TCP/IP and IP Addresses If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/IP addresses and additional configuration information. If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Installing the Printer Drivers Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address Note Verify that your computer has a properly configured IP address for your network. Contact your network administrator for more information. If you are on a network without a DNS server, or in an environment where the network administrator assigns printer IP addresses, you can use this method to manually set the IP address. Manually setting the IP address overrides DHCP and AutoIP.
Installing the Printer Drivers Macintosh OS 9.x Create a desktop USB printer or use EtherTalk to install the printer driver. USB A USB-connected printer does not display in the Chooser. To create a desktop USB printer: 1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Use the Desktop Printer Utility to create a desktop USB printer. EtherTalk Note If you use EtherTalk, Macintosh computers do not require IP addresses. Follow these steps to install the printer driver: 1.
Print-Quality Problems Troubleshooting Your printer is designed to produce consistently high-quality work. If you observe print-quality problems, use the information on these pages to troubleshoot the problem. For detailed, online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/3500support. Print-Quality Problems If you experience problems with print quality, go to www.xerox.com/office/3500support. Cleaning the Outside of the Printer You can clean the outside of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
Moving and Repacking the Printer Some of the LED descriptions and error messages that appear in the control panel are listed below.
Moving and Repacking the Printer Precautions for Moving the Printer Caution Remove the print cartridge prior to moving the printer. Failure to do so can result in damage to the printer. Use one or two people to lift the printer. Always turn off the printer using the power switch, and unplug all cables and cords. Disconnect and remove the optional 500-Sheet Feeder if present. Always lift the printer from the designated lift points. Do not place any food or liquids on the printer.
Additional Resources Additional Resources Support There is additional help available at www.xerox.com/office/3500support. You can access the Knowledge Base and technical support via email and driver downloads. A set of Xerox links is installed in your web browser’s Favorites folder when you install the printer drivers on your computer. The Troubleshooting 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.
A–User Safety Appendices A–User Safety Your printer and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following information will ensure the continued safe operation of your printer. Electrical Safety Use the power cord supplied with your printer. Plug the power cord directly into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Make sure each end of the card is securely connected.
A–User Safety The power cord is attached to the printer as a plug-in device at the back of the printer. If it is necessary to disconnect all electrical power from the printer, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Warning Do not remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws unless you are installing optional equipment and are specifically instructed to do so. Power should be OFF when performing these installations.
A–User Safety Your attention to the following safety guidelines helps to ensure the continued, safe operation of your printer. Printer Supplies Use the supplies specifically designed for your printer. The use of unsuitable materials may cause poor performance and a possible safety hazard. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on, or supplied with, the printer, options and supplies.
B–Printer Specifications (English Only) Symbols Marked on the Product Hot surface on or in the printer. Use caution to avoid personal 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 Clearance: 254 mm (10 in.) Weight: 17 kg (38 lb.
B–Printer Specifications (English Only) Relative Humidity Storage (in original packaging): 10% to 90% Operating: 20% to 80% Electrical Specifications Available in two 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 150,000 pages Controller Specifications 400 MHz processor Memory 32 MB standard on all printers Maximum
C–Regulatory Information (English Only) Resident Fonts PostScript 3: 136 fonts PCL: 45 scalable fonts, 1 bitmap font Interfaces USB IEEE 1284 parallel Ethernet 10BaseT and 100BaseTx C–Regulatory Information (English Only) Xerox has tested this product to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or received by this product in a typical office environment.
D–Material Safety Data Sheet (English Only) European Union (Declaration of Conformity) Xerox Corporation declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and other normative documents: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended EN 60950:2000 EN 60825-1:1994+A1:2001+A2:2002 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC as amended EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 6100
E–Product Recycling and Disposal (English Only) E–Product Recycling and Disposal (English Only) Xerox operates a worldwide equipment takeback and reuse/recycle program. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the program. For more information about Xerox environmental programs, visit www.xerox.com/environment.html.
Index Numerics 2-sided printing automatic, 19 binding preference, 19 booklets, 31 manual, 22 A advanced options 2-sided printing, 19 printing booklets, 31 printing mirror images, 32 printing multiple pages to a single sheet (N-up), 29 printing negative images, 32 printing posters, 32 printing watermarks, 33 reduce/enlarge, 30 scaling, 30 appendices material safety data sheet, 50 printer specifications, 47 product recycling and disposal, 51 regulatory, 49 user safety, 44 automatic 2-sided printing, 19 B ba
Index G sheet), 29 ground adapter plug, 44 ground connection terminal, 44 guidelines moving the printer, 42 supported papers, 12 using envelopes, 25 using labels, 27 using transparencies, 23 O operational safety, 45 options, 2 P paper custom sizes, 28 PCL6 printing, 10 performance specifications print speed, 48 resolution, 48 poster printing, 32 print cartridge ordering, 34 print quality problems, 40 printer cleaning the outside, 40 configurations, 1 damage and warranty, 42 electrical safety, 44 featur
Index printing booklets, 31 cover pages, 33 custom size paper from Tray 1 (MPT), 28 envelopes, 26 information pages, 4 labels, 27 manual 2-sided, 22 manual feed mode, 17 mirror images, 32 negative images, 32 posters, 32 safety guidelines, 46 sample pages, 4 several pages on a single sheet of paper, 29 supported papers, 12 transparencies, 23 printing options, 15 individual jobs, 14 PCL6 print driver, 15 PostScript driver, 16 setting, 14 product recycling and disposal, 51 product symbols, 47 R recycling, 34
