Xerox Phaser 6280DN User Manual

							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 6280 Printer
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Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 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 10.3 and higher.
Macintosh OS X, Version 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.
2. Double-click the Phaser 6280 icon on your desktop, and then:
a. Click Phaser 6280 Installer.
b. Type your password, and click OK.
c. Click Continue at the Introduction window.
d. Read the license agreement, click Continue, and click Agree.
e. Click Install. When the driver is finished installing, your browser opens to an online 
registration form. 
f. Fill out the online registration and close the browser.
g. Click Quit on the Finish Up window.
3. When installation is complete, in the dock, click Finder > 
Printer Setup Utility. 
4. Click the 
Add button.
5. Confirm that the first drop-down menu is set to 
Bonjour (Rendezvous).
6. Select the printer in the window.
7. Select 
Xerox from the list of manufacturers in the Printer Model drop-down menu.
8. Select the appropriate printer model from the list of available devices.
9. Click the 
Add button.
See also: 
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6280support
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. Double-click the Phaser 6280 icon on your desktop, and then:
a. Click Phaser 6280 Installer.
b. Type your password, and click OK.
c. Click Continue at the Introduction window.
d. Read the license agreement, click Continue, and click Agree.
e. Click Install. When the driver is finished installing, your browser opens to an online 
registration form. 
f. Fill out the online registration and close the browser.
g. Click Quit on the Finish Up window.
3. When installation is complete, in the dock, click Finder > 
Printer Setup Utility. 
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 6280 Printer
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Add button.
5. Select 
USB from the top drop-down menu.
6. Select the printer in the top window.
7. Select 
Xerox from the manufacturers in the Printer Model drop-down menu.
8. Select the appropriate printer configuration from the list of available printers.
9. 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, open the 
Printer Setup Utility for M ac OS  X,  version 
10.3.x. 
Note:To locate utilities on the Macintosh hard drive, open the Applications fold er, and  
then open the 
Utilities folder. 
3. Click the 
Add button.
4. Select 
IP Printing from the first pull-down menu. 
5. Select 
LPD/LPR from the second pull-down menu. 
6. Enter the printer’s IP address in the 
Printer Address field. 
7. Verify that the 
Queue Name field is blank. 
8. Select 
Xerox from the Printer Model pull-down menu, and then select the 
corresponding PPD file. 
9. Click the 
Add button. The printer is added to the list.
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Phaser® 6280 Printer
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Macintosh OS X, Version 10.4
Bonjour or 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. Double-click the Phaser 6280 icon on your desktop, and then:
a. Click Phaser 6280 Installer.
b. Type your password, and click OK.
c. Click Continue at the Introduction window.
d. Read the license agreement, click Continue, and click Agree.
e. Click Install. When the driver is finished installing, your browser opens to an online 
registration form. 
f. Fill out the online registration and close the browser.
g. Click Quit on the Finish Up window.
3. In the dock, click Finder > 
Printer Setup Utility.
4. Click the 
Add button.
5. Select the 
Default Browser in the Printer Browser window
6. Select the Xerox Phaser 6280 
Bonjour printer in the list of available printers. 
If 
Printer Browser does not show the appropriate printer, select Xerox from the lower 
drop-down menu.
7. Click the 
Add button.
8. Select the optional configurations: memory, paper tray, storage devise, or duplex unit, 
and click Continue.
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 fold er, 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. Make sure Queue Name is blank. 
8. Click Printer Model > Xerox, and select the corresponding printer model PPD file. 
9. Click the 
Add button. The printer is added to the list.
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 6280 Printer
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Macintosh OS X, Version 10.5
Bonjour or 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. Double-click the Phaser 6280 icon on your desktop, and then:
a. Click Phaser 6280 Installer.
b. Type your password, and click OK.
c. Click Continue at the Introduction window.
d. Read the license agreement, click Continue, and click Agree.
e. Click Install. When the driver is finished installing, your browser opens to an online 
registration form. 
f. Fill out the online registration and close the browser.
g. Click Quit on the Finish Up window.
3. Click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Print & Fax.
4. Click +, and click the IP address.
5. Click the menu and select Line Printer Daemon - LPD.
6. Type the printer's IP address in Address.
7. Click Print Using > Phaser 6280.
8. Click Add.
9. Select the optional features, and click Continue.
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. Click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Print and Fax.
3. Click +, and click Add Printer.
4. Click IP icon at the top of the window.
5. Type the printer’s IP address in the Address field. 
6. Make sure Queue is blank. 
7. Click Print Using > Xerox, and select the corresponding printer model PPD file. 
8. Click the 
Add button. The printer is added to the list.
9. Close the Print and Fax window. 
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							Phaser® 6280 Printer
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This chapter includes:
•Supported Paper and Media on page 46
•About Paper on page 48
•Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 50
•Loading Paper on page 52
•Selecting Printing Options on page 59
•Printing on Both Sides of the Paper on page 65
•Printing on Specialty Media on page 67
•Printing Custom Size or Long Paper on page 82
•Printing Confidential Documents - Secure Print on page 85
•Print After Checking Printing Result - Proof Print on page 87
Printing Basics
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							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6280 Printer
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Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
•Paper Usage Guidelines on page 46
•Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 47
•Paper Storage Guidelines on page 47
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 6280 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/6280supplies
.
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)
 
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 67
Printing Envelopes on page 69
Printing Labels on page 72
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							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6280 Printer
47 Printing Glossy Paper on page 77
Printing Custom Size or Long Paper on page 82
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® 6280 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 69.
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.
The printed image may fade due to moisture, such as water, rain or vapor. For details, 
contact your reseller.
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.),
Fo l i o  ( 8 . 5  x  1 3  i n . ) ,
#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 (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 (160 220 g/m
2, 
60–80 lb. Cover)
Labels
Transparency
Paper Envelope150 sheets 
(Standard paper) 
or 15 mm or 
below
Tra y  2
Tra y  3Letter (8.5 x 11 in.),
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.),
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Fo l i o  ( 8 . 5  x  1 3  i n . ) ,
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (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  ho l d s  
250 sheets.
Tray  3  ho l d s  
550 sheets.
(Standard paper) 
or 27.6 mm or 
below
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							About Paper
Phaser® 6280 Printer
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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
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Setting Paper Trays
When loading paper in Tray 3 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 93
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 Set ting s, 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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