Xerox Phaser 3500N User Manual

							Remote Control Panel
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Printer Driver Features
The following chart displays the Xerox driver features that are available with specific 
operating systems.
Remote Control Panel
The Remote Control Panel is a Windows utility that enables you to:
„Set printer-specific settings in the printer
„Download fonts and macros to your printer
The Remote Control Panel can be used with all Windows operating systems with a 
non-networked printer when connected with either the parallel or USB interface. 
Installing the Remote Control Panel
The Remote Control Panel utility can be installed from the Software and Documentation 
CD-ROM or at www.xerox.com/office/3500support
.
Feature Windows 2000, Windows 
XP, Windows Server 2003Windows 
NT4.0Windows 9x
Windows MeMac OS
9.xMac OS X, 
version
10.2~10.3
Print-Quality 
ModesBoth Both Both PostScript PostScript
2-Sided 
Printing
1
1 Must have an optional duplex unit (Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurations). Both Both Both PostScript PostScript
N-Up Both Both Both PostScript PostScript
Booklet
1Both PCL6 PCL6 — —
Po s te r  
PrintingPCL6 PCL6 PCL6 — —
Fit to Page Both Both Both PostScript PostScript
Mirrored 
OutputPo s tS c r ip t Po s tS c r i p t Po s tS c r ip t Po st S cr i p t —
Negative 
OutputPo s tS c r ip t Po s tS c r i p t Po s tS c r ip t Po st S cr i p t —
Scaling Both Both Both PostScript PostScript
Watermarks PCL6 PCL6 PCL6 — —
Cover Page
2
2 Availability varies depending on your Macintosh OS version. Mac OS 10.3 version supports the 
Cover Page feature by default.PCL6 PCL6 PCL6 PostScript PostScript
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							Managing Your Printer
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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, Te s t 
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.Send the settings to the printer by clicking the Send button.
Note
Settings selected in the printer driver override settings selected in the Remote Control 
Panel.
Managing Your Printer
There are a number of resources available to help you get the best quality 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 control panel, press the Menu button, then press the OK button to select 
Information.
2.Select Printer Ident, then press the OK button.
3.Select IP Address, then press the OK button.
CentreWare Internet Services (IS)
CentreWare IS is a printer management tool that helps users and administrators accomplish 
many tasks. It is available on all networked printers. With CentreWare IS you can:
„Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for printer problems.
„Monitor printer and supply status.
„Link to software updates and technical support.
CentreWare IS uses TCP/IP (your printer’s IP address) to communicate directly with an 
embedded web server on the printer. CentreWare IS runs on any TCP/IP-enabled computer 
with a web browser.
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							Printer Settings
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Launching CentreWare IS
To launch CentreWare IS:
1.Launch your web browser.
2.Enter your printers 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. It automatically checks the printer status and sends instant notifications to your 
computer if the printer needs attention.
Whenever the printer is unable to print a document, the printer automatically sends a message 
that indicates an error and provides the corresponding solution. Using Status Monitor, you can 
also access the HTML Troubleshooting Guide, which provides an animated message showing 
how to address the 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 period of 
time has elapsed since its last activity. In this mode, called Power Saver, most printer electrical 
systems are shut down. When a print job is sent to the printer, the printer enters Warmup mode. 
You can also warm up the printer by pressing the OK button on the control panel.
If you find that the printer is going into the Power Saver mode too often and you do not want 
to wait while the printer warms up, you can increase the length of time before the printer goes 
into the Power Saver mode. Change the timeout value as follows:
1.On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Printer Setup, then press 
the OK button.
2.Select General Setup, then press the OK button.
3.Select Power Saver, then press the OK button.
4.Press the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to scroll to a selected Power Saver timeout 
value. Select a larger value if you want to extend the length of time before the printer goes 
into Power Saver mode.
5.Press the OK button.
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							Printer Settings
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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. When a tray runs out 
of a particular paper during printing, the printer selects 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 OK button.
2.Press the OK button to select Paper Handling.
3.Select Tray Sequence, then press the OK button.
4.Scroll to the desired tray sequence.
5.Press the OK button to save the changes.
Changing Printer Language
To change the language used for the text on the control panel, CentreWare IS, and some 
information pages:
1.On the control panel, press the Menu button, select Printer Setup, then press 
the OK button.
2.Select General Setup, then press the OK button.
3.Select FP Language, then press the OK button. 
4.Select the desired language, then press the OK button.
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							Fonts
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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.
Resident PCL Fonts
For PCL printing, the printer includes many typefaces, including Courier, Times, and Universe 
typefaces in medium, bold, italic medium, and italic bold. You can print a sample of resident 
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 either a PostScript or PCL font list on the control panel:
1.Press the Menu button, then press the OK button to select Information.
2.Select Info Pages, then press the OK button.
3.Select either PCL Font List or PS Font List, then press the OK button to print.
Using a PC Printer Driver
You can print a font list from the printer driver. PostScript font lists are available only with 
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003.
To print either a PostScript or PCL font list from your printer driver:
1.Select Start.
2.Select one of the following options:
„For Windows 98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers.
„For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
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							Registering Your Printer
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11 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. You can register your printer using one of the 
following methods:
„Mail the registration card that came with your printer
„Fill out the online form at www.xerox.com/office/register
Registering your printer provides you with updates and news about your printer.
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							Supported Paper
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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).
Supported Paper, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media
■ User-Selected Size
● Auto-Sensed Size
▲ Supported
Tray 1 (MPT) Weight: 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) 
Tr a y  2 Tr a y  3
1
1 Optional
2-Sided Printing
2 
2 Option for the Phaser 3500B and Phaser 3500N configurationsPaper Type/SizeDimensions
Letter8.5 in. x 11 in.■●●▲
Legal8.5 in. x 14 in.
■●●▲
US Folio8.5 in. x 13 in.
■●●▲
A4210 mm x 297 mm
■●●▲
B5-JIS182 mm x 257 mm
■●●
ISO-B5176 mm x 250 mm
■●●
A5148 mm x 210 mm
■●●
Executive7.25 in. x 10.5 in.
■●●
Statement5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
■
US Postcard3.5 in. x 5.5 in.■
Index Card3 in. x 5 in.■
A6 Postcard105 mm x 148 mm■
Envelopes
Monarch
#10 Commercial
C5
C6
DL3.88 in. x 7.5 in.
4.13 in. x 9.5 in.
162 mm x 229 mm
114 mm x 162 mm
110 mm x 220 mm 
■
■
■
■
■
Transparencies
Letter
A48.5 in. x 11 in.
210 mm x 297 mm
■
■
Labels
Letter
A48.5 in. x 11 in.
210 mm x 297 mm
■
■
CustomWidth = 76 mm~216 mm (3 in.~8.5 in.); 
Length = 127 mm~356 mm (5 in.~14 in.)■
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							Basic Printing
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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.
Changing Paper Type and Size on the Control Panel
If you have changed the paper size in Tray 1 (MPT), you need to change the printer settings. 
You can change the paper size on the control panel when you load 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 Printer Setup, then press the OK button.
2.Press the OK button to select Paper Handling.
3.Select Tr a y  1  S i z e, then press the OK button.
4.Scroll to the paper size loaded in Tray 1, then press the OK button.
5.Press the Cancel button to return to the main menu.
If you have changed the paper type, you need to change the printer settings. 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.Select Tr a y  [ 1, 2, or 3] Type, then press the OK button.
4.Scroll to the paper type loaded, then press the OK button.
5.Press the Cancel button to return to the main menu.
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							Adjusting Printing Options
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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/NT4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers.
„For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
3.Right-click the icon for your printer and:
„In Windows 98/Me, select Properties.
„In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, select Printing Preferences.
„In Windows NT4.0, select Document Defaults.
4.Make selections from the driver tabs. See 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 save your selections.
Selecting Properties for an Individual Job
If you want to use special settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before 
sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use the 1200 dpi Image Quality 
mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.
1.With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog 
box.
2.Select the Phaser 3500 printer and click the Properties or Preferences button to open the 
printer driver.
3.Make selections from the driver tabs. See the “PCL6 Printer Driver Options for Windows 
Operating Systems” table or “PostScript Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating 
Systems” table for specific printing options.
4.Click the OK button to save your selections.
5.Print the job.
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							Adjusting Printing Options
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Note
For more information about printing options and other features, click the Help button on 
each printer tab to view online help.
PCL6 Printer Driver Options for Windows Operating Systems
Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options
Windows 2000, 
Windows XP, 
Windows NT4.0, or 
Windows Server 
2003Layout tab
„Orientation
„2-Sided 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
„Poster
„Booklet Printing1 
„Fit to Page
„Reduce/Enlarge
Paper tab
„Print Quantity
„Size
„Custom
„Ty p e
„Source
„Cover Page
Image Options tab
„Print-Quality Mode
„TrueType Options
„Print All Text Black
Output Options tab
„Print Order
„Use Printer Fonts
„Collate
Watermark tab
„Current Watermarks
„Watermark Message
„Message Angle
„Font Attributes
Troubleshooting tab
„Print Information Pages
„Web Links
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