Xerox Phaser 6180MFP User Manual

Installing the Printer Drivers
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USB Connection
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM:
1.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
■Open the Print Center utility for Mac OS X, version 10.2.x. 
■Open the Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X, version 10.3.x. 
Note: To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, and 
then open the Utilities folder. 
2.Click the Add button.
3.Select USB from the...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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Macintosh OS X, Version 10.4
Bonjour Connection
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM:
1.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and select the VISE installer to install the 
printer software.
2.When installation is complete, select the Printer Setup Utility.
Note: To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, and 
then open the Utilities folder. 
3.Click the Add...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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LPD Connection
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM:
1.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and select the VISE installer to install the 
printer software.
2.Once installation is complete, open the Printer Setup Utility. 
Note: To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications folder, and 
then open the Utilities folder. 
3.Click the Add button.
4.Select IP Printer from...

Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
5-1 This chapter includes:
 ■Supported Paper and Media on page 5-2 
■About Paper on page 5-6
■Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 5-9
■Loading Paper on page 5-10
■Selecting Printing Options on page 5-17
■Printing on Both Sides of the Paper on page 5-23
■Printing on Specialty Media on page 5-25
■Printing Custom Size or Long Paper on page 5-41
■Printing Confidential Document - Secure Print on page 5-44
■Print After Checking Printing Result - Proof Print on page...

Supported Paper and Media
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Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
 ■Paper Usage Guidelines on page 5-3
■Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines on page 5-4
■Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 5-5
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 5-5
Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this 
section to ensure the best print quality and to avoid jams.
For best results, use Xerox printing media specified for...

Supported Paper and Media
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Paper Usage Guidelines
The printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other 
specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays:
 ■Envelopes and transparencies can be printed from Tray 1 (MPT) only.
■Fan paper, transparencies, or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.
■Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.
■Use only paper...

Supported Paper and Media
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Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines
The document feeder accommodates the following original sizes:
■Width: 148 mm – 216 mm (4.1 in. – 8.5 in.)
■Length: 210 mm – 355.6 mm (8.3 in. – 14 in.)
The weight range includes 65 – 120 g/m
2 (17 – 32 lb. Bond).
Follow these guidelines when loading originals into the document feeder:
■Load originals faceup so that the top of the document enters the printer first.
■Place only loose sheets of paper...

Supported Paper and Media
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Paper That Can Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media 
can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.
Unacceptable media includes:
 ■Rough or porous media
■Plastic media other than supported transparencies
■Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
■Paper with staples
■Envelopes with windows or metal clasps
■Padded envelopes...

About Paper
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About Paper
Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to 
your printer. In order to use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested paper that 
is recommended here.
Usable Paper
The types of paper that can be used on this printer are as follows:
Tray 1 (MPT)
Paper SizeLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
#10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.)...

About Paper
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
5-7 For details on how to load envelopes, see Printing Envelopes on page 5-28.
Printing on paper that has different settings from the paper size or paper type selected on the 
print driver, or loading paper into an unsuitable paper tray for printing, may lead to paper jams. 
To ensure that printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size, paper type, and paper 
tray.
See also: 
R
ecommended Media List (North America)
Recommended Media List...