Xerox Phaser 7500N User Manual

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Using Host Names with the Domain Name Service (DNS)
The printer supports DNS through an embedded DNS resolver. The DNS resolver protocol 
communicates with one or more DNS servers to resolve the IP address for a given host name or the 
host name for a given IP address. 
To use an IP host name for the printer, the system administrator must configure one or more DNS 
servers and a local DNS domain name space database. To set up the printer for DNS,...

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Using the Control Panel
To manually set the IP address:
1. On the control panel, select Printer Setup > Connection Setup > Network Setup > TC P / I P v 4  
Setup, then press the OK button.
2. Select DHCP/BOOTP, then press the OK button to select Off.
3. Select IPv4 Address, then press the OK button.
4. Enter the printer’s IP address, then press the OK button.
Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using CentreWare IS
CentreWare IS provides a simple...

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Printer Management Software
This section includes:
•CentreWare Internet Services on page 33
•CentreWare Web on page 34
CentreWare Internet Services 
CentreWare Internet Services (CentreWare IS) provides access to the printer’s embedded Web server. It 
enables you to easily manage, configure, and monitor network printers using a Web browser on a 
network computer. CentreWare IS gives administrators access to printer status, configuration, security...

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CentreWare Web
CentreWare Web is a multi-vendor printer management, installation, and troubleshooting application. 
Use CentreWare Web to remotely manage, install, and troubleshoot printers on your network using a 
Web browser. Printers are found through network or print server discovery and managed over TCP/IP 
networks using RFC-1759 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
With CentreWare Web you can:
• Remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to...

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Available Printer 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/office/7500drivers for the latest printer drivers.
Printer DriverDescription
Windows PostScript DriverThe PostScript driver is recommended to take full advantage of your 
system’s custom features and genuine...

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Windows 2000 or Later
This section includes:
•Preliminary Steps on page 36
•Quick CD-ROM Install Steps on page 36
•Other Methods of Installation on page 37
•Windows 64-Bit Server to 32-Bit Client Installation on page 39
•Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting on page 40
Preliminary Steps
These preliminary steps must be performed for all printers:
1. Verify that the printer is plugged in, turned On, and connected to an active network.
2. Verify that...

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Other Methods of Installation
Your printer can also be installed on a network using one of these methods:
• Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
• Microsoft IPP Port
You can monitor or configure your printer with CentreWare IS and a Web browser if your printer is 
connected to a network with the TCP/IP protocol enabled.
Note:The CentreWare methods are not discussed in this section. See Available Printer Drivers on 
page 35.
Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
Fo r  W i n...

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Configuring the Printer
To configure the printer:
1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive and click 
Have Disk.
2. Click the Browse button, and then select the directory which contains the Windows 2000 or 
Windows XP drivers.
3. Select the *.INF file, then click Open.
4. Verify that the path and filename are correct, then click OK.
5. Enter a name for the printer and select whether you want that printer to be...

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Creating an IPP Printer
To create an IPP printer:
1. On the desktop, click Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Double-click Add Printer to launch the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard.
3. Select Network Printer, then click Next.
4. When prompted for URL (Windows 2000, Windows XP), enter the printer’s URL in the following format:
http://printer-ip-address/ipp
Note:Substitute your printer’s IP address or DNS name for printer-ip-address.
5. Click Next....

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7. Browse to the 32-bit driver on the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and open the 
Windowsfolder.
8. Open the appropriate language folder, select the .inf file, then click OK.
9. Choose your Printer, then click Next.
10. Select Intel Box for Windows XP, then click Next.
11. Click Finish.
12. In the My Network Places dialog box, double-click the 64-bit system, then select Ye s.
Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting
Note:For Windows XP, select...