Xerox 3250D User Guide - Page 84

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh

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Using Your Printer with a

Macintosh

Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB

interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you

print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript

driver by installing the PPD file.

N

OTE

:

Some printers do not support a network interface. Make

sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to

Printer Specifications in your Printer User Guide.

This chapter includes:

•

Installing Software

•

Setting Up the Printer

•

Printing

Installing Software

The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides

you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for

printing on a Macintosh computer.

Printer driver

Installing the printer driver

1

Connect your machine to the computer using the USB cable or

the Ethernet cable.

2

Turn on your computer and the machine.

3

Insert the PostScript driver CD-ROM which came with your

machine into the CD-ROM drive.

4

Double-click the

P3250

on your Macintosh desktop.

5

Double-click the

MAC_Installer

folder.

6

Double-click the

MAC_Printer

folder.

7

Double-click the

Xerox Phaser 3250D

or

Xerox Phaser

3250DN

icon.

8

Click

Continue

.

9

Click

Install

.

10

After the installation is finished, click

Quit

.

Uninstalling the printer driver

1

Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-

ROM drive.

2

Double-click

CD-ROM icon

that appears on your Macintosh

desktop.

3

Double-click the

P3250

on your Macintosh desktop.

4

Double-click the

MAC_Installer

folder.

5

Double-click the

MAC_Printer

folder.

6

Double-click the

Xerox Phaser 3250D

or

Xerox Phaser

3250DN

icon.

7

Select

Uninstall

and then click

Uninstall

.

8

Click

Continue

.

9

When the uninstallation is done, click

Quit

.

Setting Up the Printer

Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use

to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB

cable.

For a Network-connected

N

OTE

:

Some printers do not support a network interface. Before

connecting your printer, make sure that your printer supports a

network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your

Printer User Guide.

Mac OS 10.3 or higher (Xerox Phaser 3250D)

1

Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 32 to

install the PPD file on your computer.

2

Open the

Applications

folder

→

Utilities

, and

Print Setup

Utility

.

• For MAC OS 10.5, open

System Preferences

from the

Applications

folder, and click

Printer & Fax

.

3

Click

Add

on the

Printer List

.

• For MAC OS 10.5, press the “

+

” icon then a display window

will pop up.

4

For MAC OS 10.3, select the

IP Printing

tab.

• For MAC OS 10.4, click

IP Printer

.

• For MAC OS 10.5, click

IP

.

5

Select

Socket/HP Jet Direct

in

Printer Type

.

WHEN PRINTING A DOCUMENT CONTAINING MANY

PAGES, PRINTING PERFORMANCE MAY BE ENHANCED

BY CHOOSING SOCKET FOR PRINTER TYPE OPTION.

Section	Page
User Guide	1
Contents	3
Safety	5
Safety	5
Safety Introduction	5
Marks and Labels	5
Radio Frequency Emissions	5
Laser Safety Introduction	5
Operational Safety Information	5
Maintenance Information	7
Product Safety Certification	7
Regulatory Information	7
Product Recycling & Disposal	8
Energy program compliance	8
EH&S Contact Information	8
Introduction	9
Special features	9
Printer overview	10
Front view	10
Rear view	11
Control panel overview	11
Understanding the LEDs	11
Finding more information	12
Setting up the hardware	12
Altitude adjustment	13
Changing the font setting	14
Basic setup	15
Printing a demo page	15
Using toner save mode	15
Software overview	16
Supplied software	16
Printer driver features	16
System requirements	17
Network setup (Phaser 3250DN only)	18
Introduction	18
Supported operating systems	18
Using SetIP program	18
Loading print media	20
Selecting print media	20
Supported sizes of paper	21
Media sizes supported in each mode	22
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media	22
Loading paper	23
Using tray 1 or the optional tray 2	24
Changing the size of the paper in tray 1	24
Using the manual feeder	25
Output tray information	26
Basic printing	27
Printing a document	27
Canceling a print job	27
Ordering supplies and accessories	28
Print cartridge	28
Accessories	28
How to purchase	28
Maintenance	29
Cleaning the printer	29
Cleaning the outside of the printer	29
Cleaning the inside of the printer	29
Maintaining the print cartridge	30
Redistributing toner in the print cartridge	30
Replacing the print cartridge	31
Printing a configuration page	32
Maintenance parts	32
Troubleshooting	33
Clearing paper jams	33
In paper feed area	33
Areas near the print cartridge	34
In the paper exit area	35
In the duplex unit area	35
Tips for avoiding paper jams	36
Troubleshooting checklist	37
Solving general printing problems	37
Solving print quality problems	39
Common Windows problems	41
Common PostScript problems	42
Common Linux problems	42
Common Macintosh problems	43
Installing additional memory	44
Precautions to take when installing memory	44
Installing a memory module	44
Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties	45
Specifications	46
Printer specifications	46
Glossary	47
Index	51
Software Section	52
Software section Contents	53
Installing Printer Software in Windows	56
Installing Printer Software	56
Installing Software for Local Printing	56
Installing Software for Network Printing	58
Reinstalling Printer Software	61
Removing Printer Software	62
Using SetIP (Phaser 3250DN only)	63
Installing SetIP	63
Using SetIP	63
Basic Printing	65
Printing a Document	65
Printing to a file (PRN)	66
Printer Settings	66
Layout Tab	67
Paper Tab	67
Graphics Tab	68
Extras Tab	69
Troubleshooting Tab	70
Printer Tab	70
Using a Favorite Setting	70
Using Help	70
Advanced Printing	71
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	71
Printing Posters	72
Printing Booklets	72
Printing on Both Sides of Paper	73
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	73
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	73
Using Watermarks	74
Using an Existing Watermark	74
Creating a Watermark	74
Editing a Watermark	74
Deleting a Watermark	74
Using Overlays	75
What is an Overlay?	75
Creating a New Page Overlay	75
Using a Page Overlay	75
Deleting a Page Overlay	75
Using Windows PostScript Driver	76
Printer Settings	76
Advanced	76
Using Help	76
Sharing the Printer Locally	77
Setting Up a Host Computer	77
Setting Up a Client Computer	77
Using Utility Applications	78
Using Printer Settings Utility	78
Using Onscreen Help	78
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide	78
Changing the Status Monitor Program Settings	78
Using Your Printer in Linux	79
Getting Started	79
Installing the MFP Driver	79
Installing the MFP Driver	79
Uninstalling the MFP Driver	80
Using the MFP Configurator	81
Opening the MFP Configurator	81
Printers Configuration	81
Ports Configuration	82
Configuring Printer Properties	82
Printing a Document	83
Printing from Applications	83
Printing Files	83
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh	84
Installing Software	84
Printer driver	84
Setting Up the Printer	84
For a Network-connected	84
For a USB-connected	85
Printing	86
Printing a Document	86
Changing Printer Settings	86
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	87
Duplex Printing	88

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