Xerox Phaser 8860DN User Manual

							Choosing a Connection Method
Phaser® 8560/8860 Printer
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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 
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: 
Installing the Printer Drivers on page 2-9
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							Configuring the Network Address
Phaser® 8560/8860 Printer
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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 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/8560Psupport
 or www.xerox.com/
office/8860support
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							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 Installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established 
TCP/IP network.
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 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, and 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, and then press the OK button.
2.Select 
Connection Setup, and then press the OK button.
3.Select 
Network Setup, and then press the OK button.
4.Select 
TCP/IP Setup, and then press the OK button.
5.Select 
DHCP/BOOTP or AutoIP.
6.Press the OK button to run 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 TCP/IP.
6.In the BOOTP/DHCP Settings section, set the BOOTP/DHCP option to On or Off.
7.Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
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							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, if you are 
in a small office with a single PC and use a dialup modem connection, you can manually set 
the IP address.
Using the Control Panel
To manually set the IP address:
1.On the control panel, select 
Printer Setup, and then press the OK button.
2.Select 
Connection Setup, and then press the OK button.
3.Select 
Network Setup, and then press the OK button.
4.Select 
TCP/IP Setup, and then press the OK button.
5.Select 
DHCP/BOOTP, and then press the OK button to select Off.
6.Select 
TCP/IP Address, and then press the OK button.
7.Enter the printer’s IP address, and then press the OK button.
Information Required for Manual IP Addressing
Information Comments
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the printer Format is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx represents 
a decimal number from 0–255.
Network Mask If you are unsure, leave this blank; the printer 
chooses an appropriate mask.
Default Router/Gateway address Router address is required to communicate with 
the host device from anywhere other than the 
local network segment. 
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							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 printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field. 
3.Click Properties. 
4.Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel. 
5.Select TCP/IP.
6.Enter or modify the settings, and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
See also: 
For the Phaser 8560 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8560Psupport
System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8560Psupport
For the Phaser 8860 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 8560/8860 Printer
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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 latest printer drivers:
■www.xerox.com/office/8560Pdrivers (Phaser 8560 printer)
■www.xerox.com/office/8860drivers (Phaser 8860 printer)
Printer Driver Source* Description
Windows PostScript DriverCD-ROM and 
WebThe PostScript driver is recommended to take 
full advantage of your systems custom 
features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. 
(Default printer driver)
PCL DriverWeb only The Printer Command Language driver can 
be used for applications requiring PCL.
Note: For Windows 2000/XP/Vista only.
Xerox Walk-Up Printing Driver 
(Windows and Macintosh)Web only This driver enables printing from a PC to any 
Xerox PostScript-enabled printer. This is 
especially helpful for mobile professionals 
who travel to multiple locations and need to 
print to different printers.
Note: For Windows 2000/XP only.
Mac OS X (version 10.3 and 
higher) DriverCD-ROM and 
WebThis driver enables printing from a Mac OS X 
(version 10.3 and higher) operating system. 
UNIX DriverWeb only This driver enables printing from a UNIX 
operating system.
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							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 onscreen instructions.
See also: 
For the Phaser 8560 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/
8560Psupport
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/8560Psupport
For the Phaser 8860 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
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							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 installation is complete, 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. 
3.Confirm that the first drop-down menu is set to Bonjour (Rendezvous).
4.Select the printer in the window.
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: 
For the Phaser 8560 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8560Psupport
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/8560Psupport
For the Phaser 8860 printer:
Advanced Features Guide at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/8860support
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 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.
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							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 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.
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.
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							Installing the Printer Drivers
Phaser® 8560/8860 Printer
2-13 8.Click the Add button. The printer is displayed as an available printer in the Printer Setup 
Utility.
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