Xerox Phaser 3124 User Manual

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Printer features
The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your 
printer.
(I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available)
Print in various environments
• A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing in the Phaser 
3125/B and Phaser 3125/N.
* Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3
• © Copyright 1995-2005, Zoran Corporation.
   All rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, 
   IPS/PS3 and OneImage are trademarks of 
   Zoran Corporation.
* 136 PS3 fonts
• Contains UFST and MicroType from Monotype Imaging Inc.
• You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003.
• Your printer is compatible with Macintosh.
• Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. 
• You can also use a Network interface. The Phaser 3125/N comes 
with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX. 
FeaturesPhaser 3124/BPhaser 3125/BPhaser 3125/N
IEEE 1284 Parallel
III
USB 2.0I
(USB 1.1: 
Compatible with 
USB 2.0)I
(USB 2.0: Hi-
Speed USB 2.0)I
(USB 2.0: Hi-
Speed USB 2.0)
Network Interface
(Ethernet 10/100 
Base TX)
NA NA I
PCL EmulationNA I I
PostScript 
EmulationNA I I
Printer overview
Front view
1
output tray6
manual tray
2
top cover7
standard tray
3
control panel8
paper length guide
4
front cover9
paper width guide
5
output tray extension
* The figure above shows an Phaser 
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Rear view
Control panel overview
1
parallel port4
power receptacle
2
USB port5
power switch
3
network port
1
Error: Indicates the status of your printer. See page 9.4.
2
Online: Indicates the status of your printer. See page 9.4.
3
Cancel: Prints a demo page or configuration page. 
Cancels the print job. 
Makes the printer pick up the print media.
* The figure above shows an Phaser 3125/N.
Finding more information
You can find information for setting up and using your printer from the 
following resources, either printed or onscreen.
Quick Install 
GuideProvides information on setting up your 
printer, therefore, be sure to follow the 
instructions in the guide to get the printer 
ready.
Online User’s 
GuideProvides you with step-by-step instructions for 
using your printer’s full features, and contains 
information for maintaining your printer, 
troubleshooting, and installing accessories.
This user’s guide also contains a Software 
Section providing you with information on how 
to print documents with your printer on various 
operating systems, and how to use the 
supplied software utilities.
Printer Driver 
HelpProvides you with help information on printer 
driver properties and instructions for setting up 
the properties for printing. To access a printer 
driver help screen, click Help from the printer 
properties dialog box.
Xerox WebsiteIf you have Internet access, you can get help, 
support, printer drivers, manuals, and order 
information from the Xerox website, 
www.xerox.com/office/support
.
Note
• You can access the user’s guides in 
other languages from the Manual 
folder on the printer driver CD.
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Selecting a location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow 
extra space for opening covers and trays. 
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or 
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the 
edge of your desk or table.
Clearance space
Front: 482.6 mm 
(enough space so that 
tray can be opened)
Back: 100 mm (enough 
space for ventilation)
Right: 100 mm (enough 
space for ventilation)
Left: 100 mm (enough 
space for ventilation)
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2 Basic setup
This chapter includes:
• Printing a demo page
• Using toner save mode
Printing a demo page
After setting up your printer, print a demo page to make sure that the 
printer is operating correctly.
Press and hold the Cancel button for about 2 seconds.
A demo page prints out.
Using toner save mode
Toner save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. 
Activating this mode extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces 
your cost per page beyond what one would experience in the normal 
mode, but it reduces print quality. This setting is not available with the 
1200dpi (Best) setting.
You can set the toner save mode from the printer properties window on 
your printer driver. See the Software Section.
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3 Software overview
This chapter gives you an overview of  the software that comes with your 
printer. Further details about installing and using the software are 
explained in the  Software Section .
This chapter includes:
• Supplied software
• Printer driver features
• System requirements
Supplied software
You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you 
have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. 
Each CD provides you with the following software:
CDContents
printer 
software 
CD Windows •
Printer driver: Use this driver to take 
full advantage of your printer’s 
features.
• Status Monitor : Appears when 
printing errors occur.
•Printer Settings Utility: You can 
configure print settings. (Phaser 3125/B, 
Phaser 3125/N only)
• PCL6 driver : Use this driver to print 
documents in the PCL6, PCL5e 
language. (Phaser 3125/B, Phaser 
3125/N only)
• Postscript Printer Description 
(PPD) file : Use the PostScript driver to 
print documents with complex fonts 
and graphics in the PostScript 
language. (Phaser 3125/B, Phaser 
3125/N only)
• Set IP : Use this program to set your 
printer’s  TCP/IP addresses. (Phaser 
3125/N only)
• User’s Guide  in PDF
Macintosh 
(Phaser 
3125/B, 
Phaser 
3125/N 
only) •
Postscript Printer Description 
(PPD) file : Use this file to run your 
printer from a Macintosh computer 
and print documents. (Phaser 3125/B, 
Phaser 3125/N only)
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Printer driver features
Your printer drivers support th e following standard features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and type
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various spec ial printing features. The following 
table shows a general overview of fe atures supported by your printer 
drivers: 
FeatureWindowsMacintosh
GDI PCL 6 PostScriptPostScript
Toner save O O OX
Print quality 
option OO O O
Poster 
printing OO
XX
Multiple 
pages per 
sheet 
(N-up) OO O O
Fit to page 
printing OO O
O
Scale 
printing OO O O
Watermark O O
XX
Overlay O O
XX
Note
• Overlay is not supported in Windows NT 4.0.
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following 
requirements:
Windows
Macintosh
ItemRequirementsRecommended
Operating 
system Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/
2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003
CPU Windows 98/ Me/NT 4.0/2000 Pentium II 
400 MHz or 
higherPentium III 
933 MHz
Windows 
XP(32/64 bit)/
2003 Pentium III 
933 MHz or 
higherPentium IV 
1GHz
RAM Windows 98/ Me/NT 4.0/2000 64 MB or more 128 MB
Windows 
XP(32/64 bit)/
2003 128 MB or more 256 MB
Free disk 
space Windows 98/
Me/NT 4.0/2000 300 MB or more 1 GB
Windows 
XP(32/64 bit)/
2003 1 GB or more 5 GB
Internet 
Explorer 5.0 or higher
Note
• For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP(
32/64 bit)/2003, users who 
have an administrator right can install the software. 
ItemRequirements
Operating system Macintosh OS 8. 6 ~ 9.2, 10.1 ~ 10.4 (Phaser 
3125/B, Phaser 3125/N)
RAM 128 MB
Free disk space 200 MB
Connection USB interface, Network interface 
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4 Network setup(Phaser 3125/N 
only)
This chapter gives you basic information for setting up your printer for 
network connections.
This chapter includes:
• Introduction
• Supported operating systems
Introduction
Once you have connected your printer to a network with an RJ-45 
Ethernet cable, you can share the printer with other network users.
You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your 
network printer.
Supported operating systems
The following table shows the network environments supported by the 
printer: 
• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
ItemRequirements
Network interface • 10/100 Base-TX
Network operating 
system• Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/
2003
• Linux OS including Red Hat 8 ~ 9, 
Fedora Core 1 ~ 3, Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1, 
SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
• Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2, 10.1 ~ 10.4
• Unix HP-UX, Solaris, SunOS, SCO UNIX
Network protocols • TCP/IP
•EtherTalk
•HTTP 1.1
•SNMPv2
Dynamic 
addressing server• DHCP, BOOTP
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5 Loading print media
This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use 
with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper 
trays for the best print quality. 
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper
• Knowing an output location
Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, 
labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meet the 
guidelines for use with your printer. Print media that does not meet the 
guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following 
problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the printer
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, 
are important factors that affect the printer’s performance and the output 
quality. When you choose print media, consider the following:
• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate 
for your project.
• Size: You can use any size print media that fits easily within the paper 
adjusters of the paper tray.
• Weight: Your printer supports print media weights as follows:
- 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m
2) for the standard tray and manual tray
- 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2) for the manual duplex printing
• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce 
sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how 
crisp the printing looks on the paper.
Notes
• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section 
and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the 
result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and 
humidity levels, or other variables over which Xerox has no 
control.
• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that 
it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. 
Caution
• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may 
cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not 
covered by Xerox’s warranty or service agreements.
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Supported sizes of paper
Print media for manual duplex printing
Ty p eSizeDimensionsWeightCapacitya
a. Maximum capacity may differ depending on print media weight, thickness and environmental conditions.
Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m2) 
for the tray with multi-pages 
feeding
• 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m
2) 
for the tray with single page 
feeding and the manual 
tray• 250 sheets of 75 g/m
2 
(20 lb) paper for the 
standard tray
• 1 sheet of paper for the 
manual tray Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Folio 216 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.18 x 10.12 inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
A5 148.5 x 210 mm (5.85 x 8.27 inches)
A6 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.85 inches)
Envelope Envelope Monarch 98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.88 x 7.5 inches) 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m
2)  1 sheet of paper for the 
manual tray
Envelope No.10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.02 inches)
Envelope C6 114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches)
Transparency Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section 37 to 39 lb (138 to 146 g/m
2)
Labels Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section 32 to 40 lb (120 to 150 g/m
2)
Card stock Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section 24 to 43 lb (90 to 163 g/m
2)
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m
2) Refer to the above Capacity 
sections
Maximum size (custom) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Ty p eSizeWeight
Plain paper A4, Letter, Oficio, Legal, and Folio 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m
2)
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Guidelines for selecting and storing print media
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, keep 
these guidelines in mind:
• Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on 
the next column.
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause 
paper jams and poor print quality.
• For the best print quality, use only high quality copier grade paper 
specifically recommended for use in laser printers.
• Avoid using the following print media types:
- Paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too 
smooth or too rough
- Erasable bond paper
- Multi-paged paper
- Synthetic paper and thermally reactive paper
- Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. 
• Use of these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical 
smells, and damage to your printer.
• Store print media in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. 
Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place 
heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or 
unpackaged. Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can 
cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Store unused print media at temperatures between 15
o C and 30o C 
(59o F to 86o F). The relative humidity should be between 10% and 
70%.
• Store unused print media in a moisture-proof wrap, such as a plastic 
container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating 
your paper.
• Load special print media types one sheet at a time through the 
manual tray to avoid paper jams.
• To prevent print media, such as transparencies and label sheets, from 
sticking together, remove them as they print out.
Caution
• If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of the top 
cover may become hot. Please exercise caution.
Guidelines for special print media
Ty p eGuidelines
Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends 
upon the quality of the envelopes. When 
selecting envelopes, consider the following 
factors:
- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper 
should not exceed 90 g/m
2 (24 lb) or jamming 
may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes 
should lie flat with less than 6 mm 
(0.25 inches) curl, and should not contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, 
nicked, or otherwise damaged.
- Temperature: You should use envelopes that 
are compatible with the heat and pressure of 
the printer during operation.
• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp 
and well creased folds.
• Do not use stamped envelopes.
• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, 
windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or 
other synthetic materials.
• Do not use damaged or poorly made 
envelopes.
• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope 
extends all the way to the corner of the 
envelope.
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with 
more than one flap that folds over to seal must 
use adhesives compatible with the printer’s 
fusing temperature of 180° C (356° F) for 
0.1 second. The extra flaps and strips might 
cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may 
even damage the fuser.
• For the best print quality, position margins no 
closer than 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the edges 
of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the 
envelope’s seams meet.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
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