Xerox Phaser 8860DN User Manual

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. However, a 
USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have 
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or newer operating system. 
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...

Configuring the Network Address
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Configuring the Network Address
This section includes:
■TCP/IP and IP Addresses on page 2-5
■Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 2-6
■Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 2-6
■Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 2-7
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...

Configuring the Network Address
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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 Installer launches, follow the prompts for 
installation. 
Note: For the automatic...

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 DNS 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,...

Configuring the Network Address
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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...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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Installing the Printer Drivers
This section includes:
■Available Drivers on page 2-9
■Windows 2000 or Later on page 2-10
■Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher on page 2-11
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 the Xerox Drivers and Downloads website for the...

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.If necessary, 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...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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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 10.2 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 and select the VISE installer to install the 
printer software.
2.When...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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2-12 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.
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...

Installing the Printer Drivers
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2-13 8.Click the Add button. The printer is displayed as an available printer in the Printer Setup 
Utility.
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