Xerox Phaser 6180N User Manual

							Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
3-1 This chapter includes:
■Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 3-2
■Choosing a Connection Method on page 3-3
■Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5
■Installing the Printer Drivers on page 3-9
This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer. 
See also: (English Only)
Using CentreWare Internet Services tutorial www.xerox.com/office/6180support
Using the Windows Printer Driver tutorial www.xerox.com/office/6180support
Network Basics
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							Overview of Network Setup and Configuration
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Overview of Network Setup and Configuration
To set up and configure the network:
1.Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2.Turn on the printer and the computer.
3.Print the Configuration page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4.Install the driver software on the computer from the Software and Documentation 
CD-ROM. For information on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for the 
specific operating system you are using.
5.Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the 
network. 
■Windows operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software and Documentation 
CD-ROM to automatically set the printer’s IP address if the printer is connected to an 
established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the 
control panel.
■Macintosh systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the control panel.
6.Print a Configuration page to verify the new settings.
Note:If the Software and Documentation CD-ROM is not available, you can download the 
latest driver from www.xerox.com/drivers
.
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							Choosing a Connection Method
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Choosing a Connection Method
Connect the printer via Ethernet, USB, or parallel. A USB or a parallel connection is a direct 
connection and is not used for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. 
Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and 
hardware are generally not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.This 
section includes:
■Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) on page 3-3
■Connecting via USB on page 3-4
■Connecting via Parallel on page 3-4
Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended)
Ethernet can be used for one or more computers. It supports many printers and systems on an 
Ethernet network. An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is faster than a USB 
connection. It also allows you direct access to CentreWareInternet Services (IS). The 
CentreWare IS web interface enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked 
printers from your desktop.
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 an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL 
router, two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One cable for 
each device.)
If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub 
with one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any 
port on the hub except the uplink port.
See also: 
Configuring the Network Address on page 3-5
Installing the Printer Drivers on page 3-9
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							Choosing a Connection Method
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Connecting via USB
If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. A USB 
connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection but is faster than using parallel. To use 
USB, PC users must have Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. Macintosh users must use 
Mac OS X, version 10.2 and higher.
USB Connection
A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your 
printer and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB cable for 
your connection (2.0 for best results).
1.Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.
2.Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
See also: 
Installing the Printer Drivers on page 3-9
Connecting via Parallel
A Parallel cable connection can also be used for connecting to one computer. This type of 
connection provides the slowest data speeds. Parallel connection requires a standard-to-high 
density Parallel printer cable, (36-pin high-density 1284-C [male] to 36-pin low density 
1284-B [male] cable), with a maximum length of three meters (10 feet). Connect the Parallel 
cable to the printer and the computer while they are both Off, and then turn them On. Install 
the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriate 
LPT Parallel port.
See also: 
Installing the Printer Drivers on page 3-9
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							Configuring the Network Address
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Configuring the Network Address
This section includes:
■TCP/IP and IP Addresses on page 3-5
■Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-5
■Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-6
■Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 3-7
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. 
PCs and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network. 
With TCP/IP protocols, each printer and computer must have a unique IP address. It is 
important that the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be 
different. For example, your printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has 
the address 192.168.1.3. Another device can have the address 192.168.1.4.
Generally, Macintosh computers use either TCP/IP or the Bonjour protocol to talk to a 
networked printer. For Mac OS X systems, TCP/IP is preferred. Unlike TCP/IP, however, 
Bonjour does not require printers or computers to have IP addresses.
Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server 
automatically programs an IP address into every PC and printer on the network that is 
configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and DSL routers. If you use a 
cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP addressing.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6180support
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use 
the installer on the Software and Documentation CD-ROM to detect or assign an IP address to 
your printer. For further instructions, insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM into 
your computer’s CD-ROM drive. After the Xerox Installer launches, follow the prompts for 
installation. 
Note:For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established 
TCP/IP network.
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							Configuring the Network Address
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Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address: 
■DHCP (enabled by default on all Phaser printers)
■AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off 
DHCP.
Note:You can view the printer’s IP address at any time. On the control panel, select 
Information, press the OK button, select Printer Identification, and then press the 
OKbutton.
Using the Control Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1.On the control panel, select the 
Menu button, and then press the OK button.
2.Select the 
Admin menu, and then press the OK button.
3.Select the 
Network Setup menu, and then press the OK button.
4.Select the 
TCP/IP menu, and then press the OK button.
5.Select 
Get IP Address, and then press the OK button.
Using CentreWare IS
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1.Launch your web browser.
2.Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3.Select Properties.
4.Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel.
5.Select TCP/IP.
6.In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP/Autonet option.
7.Click the Save Changes button.
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							Configuring the Network Address
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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 DHCP 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. Alternatively, if you are 
in a small office with a single PC and use a dialup modem connection, you can manually set 
the IP address.
Using the Control Panel
To manually set the IP address:
1.On the control panel, select the Menu button.
2.Select the 
Admin menu, and then press the OK button.
3.Select the 
Network Setup menu, and then press the OK button.
4.Select the 
TCP/IP menu, and then press the OK button.
5.Select 
Get IP Address, and then press the OK button.
6.Select 
Panel, and then press the OK button.
7.Select 
IP Address under the TCP/IP menu and use the arrows to configure the IP values, 
and then press the OK button.
Information Required for Manual IP Addressing
Information Comments
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the printer Format is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx represents 
a decimal number from 0–255.
Network Mask If you are unsure, leave this blank; the printer 
chooses an appropriate mask.
Default Router/Gateway address Router address is required to communicate with 
the host device from anywhere other than the 
local network segment. 
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							Configuring the Network Address
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Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using CentreWare IS
CentreWare IS provides a simple interface that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor 
networked printers from your desktop using an embedded web server. For complete 
information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in CentreWare IS to go to the 
CentreWare IS Online Help.
After setting the printer’s IP address, you can modify TCP/IP settings using CentreWare IS. 
1.Launch your web browser.
2.Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 
3.Click Properties. 
4.Select the Protocols folder on the left sidebar. 
5.Select TCP/IP.
6.Enter or modify the settings, and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
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Installing the Printer Drivers
This section includes:
■Available Drivers on page 3-9
■Windows 2000 or Later on page 3-10
■Macintosh OS X, Version 10.2 and Higher on page 3-10
Available Drivers
To access special printing options, use a Xerox printer driver.
Xerox provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems. The 
following printer drivers are available:
* Go to www.xerox.com/drivers
 for the latest printer drivers.
Printer Driver Source* Description
Windows PostScript Driver 
(also used for Windows Vista)CD-ROM and 
WebThe PostScript driver is recommended to take 
full advantage of your systems custom 
features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. 
(Default printer driver)
PCL6CD-ROM and 
WebThe Printer Command Language driver can 
be used for applications requiring PCL.
Note:For Windows 2000/XP only.
Mac OS X (version 10.2 and 
higher) DriverCD-ROM and 
WebThis driver enables printing from a Mac OS X 
(version 10.2 and higher) operating system. 
UNIXWeb only This driver enables printing from a UNIX 
operating system.
LinuxCD-ROM This driver enables printing from a Linux 
operating system.
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
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Windows 2000 or Later
To install the printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM:
1.Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the installer does not launch, 
do the following:
a.Click Start, and then click Run.
b.In the Run window, type: :\INSTALL.EXE.
2.Select your desired language from the list.
3.Select Install Printer Driver.
4.Select the installation method you want to use, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Note:PrintingScout is a separate option from the printer driver. To install PrintingScout, use 
the Software and Documentation CD-ROM.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6180suppor
t
Macintosh OS X, Version 10.2 and Higher
Set up your printer using Bonjour (Rendezvous), create a desktop USB connection, or use an 
LPD/LPR connection for Macintosh OS X, version 10.2 and higher.
Macintosh OS X, Version 10.2 and 10.3
Bonjour (Rendezvous) 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 one of the following options:
■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. 
3.Confirm that the first drop-down menu is set to Bonjour (Rendezvous).
4.Select the printer in the window.
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