Xerox Phaser 4500N User Manual

							Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
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Re gi ste ri ng Your Pri nte r
Registering your printer is quick and easy. You can register your printer using one of the 
following methods:
■Registration card that came with your printer
■Online form at www.xerox.com/office/4500support
■Web link from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM
Registering your printer gives you access to Color Connection, a great source for the latest 
printing hints and tips, and new ideas to promote your business. Color Connection has 
everything you need to help you look great in print.
Registering your printer also provides you with updates and news about your printer.
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This section includes:
■Changing Paper on page 2-2
■Supported Papers on page 2-6
■Basic Printing on page 2-11
■Adjusting Printing Options on page 2-19
■2-Sided Printing on page 2-26
■Transparencies on page 2-28
■Envelopes on page 2-31
■Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards on page 2-34
■Custom Size Paper on page 2-39
■Advanced Options on page 2-42
■Supplies and Recycling on page 2-50
Pri nti ng
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Cha ngi ng Pa pe r
This topic includes:
■Guidelines on page 2-2
■Tray Setup on page 2-2
The paper trays adjust to accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other 
specialty media. For more information about loading paper, go to Reference/Printing/Basic 
Printing on User Documentation CD-ROM.
Caution
If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type and size on the 
front panel to match the paper that you loaded. If you fail to do this, print-quality 
problems can occur and the fuser can be damaged.
Guidelines
After loading any tray and adjusting the paper guides, set the paper type and size as required at 
the front panel. All trays require front panel settings for both paper type and size.
■Do not overload the paper tray. See the tray label for the maximum fill line indicators.
■If excessive jams occur, turn the paper or media over. If jams continue to occur, use paper, 
transparencies, or other specialty media from a new package.
■Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with plastic windows or metal clasps.
Tr a y  S e t u p
1.When loading paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in a tray, pull the tray 
completely out of the printer.
4500-001
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2-3 2.If loading paper having a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides.
3.Extend the tray to accommodate legal or US Folio (legal 13) paper by moving the release 
tabs to the sides of the tray and pulling out on the front of the tray. Contract the tray by 
moving the release tabs to the sides of the tray and pushing in the front of the tray.
Paper Length Guide Side Paper Guides
Extending Tray Contracting Tray
4500-0244500-023
4500-0594500-060
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2-4 4.Load the paper, transparencies, or other specialty media in the tray. Do not load paper 
above the fill line inside the tray.
5.Slide the side guide firmly against the paper or other specialty media.
Paper and Transparency Fill Lines
4500-003
4500-023
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2-5 6.Insert the tray into the printer slot and push it completely to the back of the printer.
7.Set the paper size and type when prompted by the front panel.
Caution
Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty media is 
not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. 
The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage 
may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
For online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/4500support.
4500-040
4500-020
Phaser 4500
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Supporte d Pa pe rs
This topic includes:
■Paper Weights on page 2-7
■Paper Usage Guidelines on page 2-9
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 2-9
■Paper that May Damage Your Printer on page 2-10
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; they are guaranteed to 
produce excellent results with your Phaser
 4500 Laser Printer.
Pa pe r a nd Me di a  Si ze s
InputOutput
Paper SizeTr a y  1Trays 2–4Standard Tray
500-Sheet 
Stacker*
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)●●▲▲
A4 (210 x 297 mm)●●▲▲
A5 (148 x 210 mm)●●▲▲
A6 (105 x 148 mm)■■▲▲
ISO B5 (176 x 250 mm)■■▲▲
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)●●▲▲
Index Card (3 x 5 in.)■1–▲–
Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.)■■▲▲
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)●●▲▲
US Folio (legal 13) (8.5 x 13 in.)●●▲▲
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)●●▲▲
Envelopes
#10 Commercial (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
■1■1▲▲
Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)■1■1▲▲
DL (110 x 220 mm)
■
1■1▲▲
C5 (162 x 229 mm)■1■1▲▲
B5 (176 x 250 mm)
■
1■1▲▲
Capacity2150550500500
● = Auto-Sensed size
■ = User-Selected size
▲ = Output
* = Option
1 = 1-Sided printing only
2 = Maximum capacity at 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper stock. Capacity is reduced for heavier/thicker stock.
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For online support information, go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART. 
Pa pe r We i ghts
The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer supports the following paper types and weights:
Si mpl e x a nd Dupl e x Si ze s
InputOutput
Tray  1Trays 2–4Standard Tray
500-Sheet 
Stacker
Simplex (1-Sided 
Printing)
Width76 – 216 mm
3.0 – 8.5 in.98 – 216 mm
3.9 – 8.5 in.76 – 216 mm
3.0 – 8.5 in.90 – 216 mm
3.5 – 8.5 in.
Height127 – 356 mm
5.0 – 14.0 in.148 – 356 mm
5.8 – 14.0 in.127 – 356 mm
5.0 – 14.0 in.140 – 356 mm
5.5 – 14.0 in.
Duplex (2-Sided 
Printing)
Width90 – 216 mm
3.5 – 8.5 in.98 – 216 mm
3.9 – 8.5 in.Same as Input
Height140 – 356 mm 
5.5 – 14.0 in.148 – 356 mm
5.8 – 14.0 in.Same as Input
Pa pe r a nd Me di a  Types and Weights
Paper/Media TypeWeight
Bond60-216 g/m2 (16-58 lb.)
Labels*Xerox A4 24-Up Label
Xerox Multipurpose 30-Up Label
Transparency*Xerox Clear Transparency
Greeting Cards190 g/m2 (70 lb. Cover)
Index Card Stock60-216 g/m2 (33-120 lb.)
Ta g  C a r d  S t o c k60-216 g/m2 (37-133 lb.)
Cover Card Stock60-216 g/m2 (37-133 lb.)
* 1-Sided printing only
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Xe rox Printi ng Media 
Xerox Professional Printing PaperSizeDescriptionPart Number
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Letter 8.5 x 11 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R721
Xerox Business Multipurpose 4200Letter 8.5 x 11 in.20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2047
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Legal 8.5 x 14 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R727
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024Letter 8.5 x 11 in.20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2531
Xerox Premier PaperA4 210 x 297 mm
80 g/m23R91720 or 
3R91805
Xerox Business PaperA4 210 x 297 mm80 g/m23R91820
Xerox Cover and Index Stock
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024 CoverLetter 8.5 x 11 in.65 lbs. (243 g/m2)3R3041
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024 IndexLetter 8.5 x 11 in.
90 lbs. (243 g/m2)3R3004
Xerox Recycled Paper
Xerox Multipurpose Recycled - 30% PCWLetter 8.5 x 11 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R6296
Xerox Recycled Paper - 100% PCWA4 210 x 297 mm80 g/m23R91165
Xerox Pre-Punched Paper
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024 - 3HoleLetter 8.5 x 11 in.20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2193
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4200 - 3HoleLetter 8.5 x 11 in.
20 lbs. (75 g/m2)3R2641
Xerox Premium Multipurpose 4024 - 3HoleLetter 8.5 x 11 in.24 lbs. (90 g/m2)3R3317
Xerox Business Paper - 4HoleA4 210 x 297 mm
80 g/m23R91823
Xerox Labels
Xerox High Speed LabelsLetter 8.5 x 11 in. 33 labels per sheet 3R3139
Xerox Clear High Speed LabelsLetter 8.5 x 11 in.33 labels per sheet3R5139
Xerox High Speed LabelsA4 210 x 297 mm 24 labels per sheet 3R96178
Xerox Transparency Film
Xerox Clear - No StripLetter 8.5 x 11 in. 3R3117
Xerox Paper-backed - ClearLetter 8.5 x 11 in.3R4173
Xerox Type C, PlainA4 210 x 297 mm 3R96002
Xerox Carbonless Media
2 - Part (White/Canary)Letter 8.5 x 11 in. Straight/Reverse 
Collation3R12130
2 - Part (White/Pink) Letter 8.5 x 11 in.Straight/Reverse 
Collation3R12132
2 - Part (White/Canary)Legal 8.5. x 14 in. Straight/Reverse 
Collation3R12133
3 - Part (White/Canary/Pink)Legal 8.5 x 14 in.Straight Collation3R12137
3 - Part (White/Canary/Pink)Letter 8.5 x 11 in. Straight Collation 3R12135
3 - Part (White/Canary/Pink)A4 210 x 297 mmStraight Collation3R97108
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Paper Usage Guidelines
The printer accommodates most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty 
media. Only Tray 1 accommodates 3 x 5 in. index cards.
■Use only paper envelopes. Do not use padded envelopes.
■Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips. 
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing a good environment, and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper, 
contributes to ultimate print quality.
■Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to 
damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun 
and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of 
exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.
■It is recommended that you maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity. 
■Avoid light, heat, and dampness.
■Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than 
outside walls where moisture can collect. 
■Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
■Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
■Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. 
Leave paper in the original packaging, and leave the packages in the shipping carton. For 
most commercial cut-size grades, the ream wrapper contains an inner lining that protects 
the paper from moisture loss or gain.
Phaser media is sold with appropriate packaging to prevent transportation problems and to 
promote positive customer results. Leave the media inside the packaging until you are ready to 
use it; reinsert unused media in the original packaging and reseal it for protection.
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