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Information Pages
Your printer has a set of printable information pages. The information pages provide reference 
information about your printer and its current configuration.
To print an information page:
1. On the control panel, press the Down Arrow button to select Information > Information Pages.
2. Select the information page and press the OK button.
Note:Information pages can also be printed from CentreWare Internet Services (CentreWare IS).
Menu Map
The Menu Map information page shows you how to navigate to each of the printer’s functions. It is 
useful for getting to know the capabilities and setting names of your printer.
Configuration Page
The Configuration Page lists information about the current configuration of your printer, and is useful 
for network analysis and general troubleshooting.
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More Information
The following links provide more information about your printer and its capabilities.
InformationSource
Installation GuidePackaged with printer
Quick Use GuidePackaged with printer
User Guide (PDF)Software and Documentation CD-ROM
www.xerox.com/office/7500docs
Quick Start Tutorialswww.xerox.com/office/7500docs
Video Tutorialswww.xerox.com/office/7500docs
Recommended Media Listwww.xerox.com/paper (United States)
www.xerox.com/europaper (Europe)
Printer Management Toolswww.xerox.com/office/7500drivers
Online Support Assistantwww.xerox.com/office/7500support
PhaserSMARTwww.phasersmart.com
Te c h n i c a l  S u p p o r twww.xerox.com/office/7500support
Information about menus or error messagesControl panel Help button
Information pagesPrint from the control panel
System Administrator Guidewww.xerox.com/office/7500docs
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Xerox Support Centre
The Xerox Support Centre provides access to the following information:
• User manuals and video tutorials
• Solutions to troubleshooting problems
• Printer and supplies status
• Supplies ordering and recycling
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Default printer driver settings
Xerox Support Centre is available for systems with Windows 2000 and newer or Mac OS X, version 10.4 
and newer. You can install the Xerox Support Centre utility from the Xerox Drivers and Downloads 
website at www.xerox.com/office/7500drivers.
To start the Xerox Support Centre utility:
1.Windows: Double-click the Xerox Support Centre icon on your desktop.
Macintosh: Click the Xerox Support Centre icon in the dock.
2. Select your printer from the Select Printer drop-down list.
See also: 
Using the Xerox Support Centre tutorial at www.xerox.com/office/7500docs
Note:You must have an Internet connection to view manuals and videos on the website.
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Network Basics
This chapter includes:
•Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 26
•Choosing a Connection Method on page 27
•Configuring the Network Address on page 29
•Printer Management Software on page 33
•Available Printer Drivers on page 35
•Windows 2000 or Later on page 36
•Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher on page 42
•UNIX (Linux) on page 45
•IPv6 on page 47
This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer.
Note:For information about setting up and connecting to your printer on an IPv6 network, see 
IPv6 on page 47.
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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/office/7500drivers.
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Choosing a Connection Method
Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB 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 27
•Connecting via USB on page 28
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 CentreWare Internet Services, which enables you to manage, configure, and 
monitor network printers from your computer.
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 29
Available Printer Drivers on page 35
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Connecting via USB
If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. However, a USB 
connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have Windows 
2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. Macintosh users must use Mac OS X, version 10.3 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 (1.x or 2.0) cable for your 
connection.
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: 
Available Printer Drivers on page 35
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Configuring the Network Address
This section includes:
•TCP/IP and IP Addresses on page 29
•Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 30
•Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 30
•Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 31
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 EtherTalk protocol to talk to a networked 
printer. For Mac OS X systems, TCP/IP is preferred. Unlike TCP/IP, however, EtherTalk 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/7500support
IPv6 on page 47
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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 
TC P / I P  n e t w o r k .
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, then press the OK button.
Using the Control Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
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 or AutoIP.
3. Press the OK button to turn the selection On or Off.
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.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel.
5. Select TC P / I P.
6. Click the TCP /I P  ( v 4) button.
7. In the BOOTP/DHCP Settings section, set the BOOTP/DHCP option to On or Off.
8. In the TCP/IP Settings section, enter the static IP address which may be different than the DHCP or 
auto IP address listed. Check that the Network Mask and Router/Gateway address are correct for 
your network.
9. Click the Save Changes button.
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