Xerox Phaser 6180N User Manual

							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
3-11 5.Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the lower drop-down menu.
6.Select the appropriate printer model from the list of available devices.
7.Click the Add button.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at w
ww.xerox.com/office/6180support
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 drop-down menu.
4.Select the printer in the window.
5.Select Xerox from the manufacturers in the drop-down menu.
6.Select the appropriate printer configuration from the list of available printers.
7.Click the Add button.
LPR 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, 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. 
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
3-12 3.Click the Add button.
4.Select one of the following options:
■Mac OS X, Version 10.2: Select IP Printing from the pull-down menu. Enter the 
printer’s IP address in the Printer Address field. Select Xerox from the Printer 
Model pull-down menu, and then select the corresponding PPD file. Click the Add 
button. The printer is added to the list.
■Mac OS X, Version 10.3: Select IP Printing from the first pull-down menu. Select 
LPD/LPR from the second pull-down menu. Enter the printer’s IP address in the 
Printer Address field. Verify that the Queue Name field is blank. Select Xerox from 
the Printer Model pull-down menu, and then select the corresponding PPD file. Click 
the Add button. The printer is added to the list.
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. 
2.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 the Default Browser in the Printer Browser.
5.Select the Bonjour printer in the list of available printers. If the Printer Browser: 
■Selects the appropriate printer from the Print Using drop-down list, go to Step 8.
■Does not select the appropriate printer from the Print Using drop-down list, go to 
Step 6.
6.Select Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the lower drop-down menu.
7.Select the appropriate printer from the list of available printers.
8.Click the Add button.
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							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.
2.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 the Default Browser in the upper left corner of the Printer Browser.
5.Select the USB-connected printer in the printers window. The Printer Browser selects the 
appropriate printer configuration in the Print Using drop-down list.
■If the appropriate printer configuration is selected, proceed to Step 8.
■If the appropriate printer configuration is not selected, proceed to Step 6.
6.Select Xerox from the manufacturers in the drop-down menu.
7.Select the appropriate printer configuration from the list of available printers.
8.Click the Add button. The printer is displayed as an available printer in the Printer Setup 
Utility.
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 the upper left corner of the Printer Browser.
5.Select LPD from the pull-down menu.
6.Enter the printer’s IP address in the Address field.
7.Click the Add button. The printer is added to the list.
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Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer4-1
This chapter includes:
■Supported Paper and Media 
on page 4-2
■About Paper on page 4-5
■Setting Paper Types and Sizes  on page 4-7
■Loading Paper on page 4-9
■Selecting Printing Options  on page 4-16
■Printing on Both Sides of the Paper  on page 4-22
■Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-24
■Printing Custom Size or Long Paper  on page 4-39
■Printing Confidential Document - Secure Print on page 4-42
■Print After Checking Printing Result - Proof Print  on page 4-44
Printing Basics
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							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
4-2
Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
■Paper Usage Guidelines on page 4-3
■Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 4-4
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 4-4
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 your Phaser 6180 printer. They are 
guaranteed to produce excellent results with your printer.
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to 
www.xerox.com/office/6180supplies
.
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.
See also: 
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
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							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
4-3
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 envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives 
with release strips.
■All envelopes should be printed single-sided only.
■Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.
■Do not overload the paper trays. Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the 
paper guide.
■Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. For Trays 2–3, the paper guides click into 
place when they are adjusted correctly.
■If excessive jams occur, use paper or other media from a new package.
See also: 
Printing Transparencies on page 4-24
Printing Envelopes on page 4-26
Printing Labels on page 4-29
Printing Glossy Paper on page 4-34
Printing Custom Size or Long Paper on page 4-39
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							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
■Non-laser glossy or coated paper
■Perforated media
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum 
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.
■Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
■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. For most commercial cut-size grades, the ream 
wrapper contains an inner lining that protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.
■Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the 
bag and reseal it for protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic 
bags. 
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							About Paper
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
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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:
For details on how to load envelopes, see Printing Envelopes on page 4-26.
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.
Paper Tray Size Paper Type (Weight)Loading 
Capacity
Tray 1 (MPT) Letter (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.)
Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Custom:
76.2
–127 mm (3–5 in.)
216
–355.6 mm (8.5–14 in.)Plain (65
–120 g/m2)
(17–32 lb. Bond)
Thin Card Stock (100
–163 g/m2) 
(37–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Card Stock (160
–220 g/m2) 
(60–80 lb. Cover)
Glossy Paper (100
–160 g/m2) 
(37–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Glossy Paper 
(160 200 g/m
2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
Labels
Transparency
Paper Envelope150 sheets 
(Standard paper) 
or 15 mm or 
below
Tr a y  2
Tr a y  3Letter (8.5 x 11 in.),
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.),
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.),
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
Custom:
148
– 215.9 mm (5.83–8.5 in.)
210
–355.6 mm (8.27–14 in.)Plain (65
–120 g/m2)
(17–32 lb. Bond)
Thin Card Stock (100
–163 g/m2)
(37–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Card Stock (160
–220 g/m2)
(60–80 lb. Cover)
Glossy Paper (100
–160 g/m2)
(37–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Glossy Paper 
(160 200 g/m
2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
LabelsTray 2 holds 
250 sheets.
Tray 3 holds 
550 sheets.
(Standard paper) 
or 27.6 mm or 
below
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							About Paper
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
4-6 The printed image may fade due to moisture, such as water, rain or vapor. For details, contact 
your reseller.
See also: 
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
2-Sided Printing Paper Types and Sizes
The available paper types and sizes for 2-sided printing are as follows:
Paper Size Paper Type
A4 (210 x 297 mm) Plain, Thin Card Stock, Glossy
(65
–163 g/m2, 17–43 lb. Bond)
Custom Sizes
Width: 148
–215.9 mm (5.83–8.5 in.)
Height: 210
–355.6 mm (8.27–14 in.) B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
A5 A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Custom
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							Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Phaser® 6180 Color Laser Printer
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Setting Paper Trays
When loading paper in Tray 2 or the 550-Sheet Feeder (optional), it is necessary to set the 
paper type on the control panel. 
When loading paper in Tray 1 (MPT), set the paper size and type on the control panel when 
printing. When MPT Mode has been set to Panel Specified (default) on the control panel, you 
can set the paper size and type on the control panel.
This section describes how to set the paper size and type on the control panel.
Note:When you set MPT Mode to Panel Specified, printing will be performed only when 
the settings for the paper size and type configured on the print driver match the settings on the 
control panel. When the settings on the print driver and control panel do not match, follow the 
instructions displayed on the control panel.
You can also display the message to set the paper size and type on the control panel every time 
you load paper into each tray.
See also: 
Description of Menu Items on page 5-4
Setting Paper Types
Caution:Paper type settings must match those of the actual paper loaded in the trays. 
Otherwise, print-quality problems can occur.
1.Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen.
2.Select Tray Settings, and then press the OK button.
3.Select the tray, and then press the OK button.
4.Select Paper Type, and then press the OK button.
5.Select the correct paper type for the loaded paper, and then press the OK button.
6.Press the Menu button.
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