Xerox Phaser 4500 User Manual

Phaser™ 4500 Laser Printer
Copyright © 2004 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Labels, Index Cards, and Greeting Cards
This topic includes:
■ "Guidelines" on page 2-34
■ "Printing Index Cards from Tray 1" on page 2-34
■ "Printing Labels from Trays 1-4" on page 2-36
Xerox labels can be printed from any tray. They should be printed on one side only. Index
cards (3 in. x 5 in.) can be printed from Tray 1 only. They should be printed on one side only.
To order labels, index cards, greeting cards, or other paper or specialty media, contact your
local reseller.
Guidelines
■ Do not use vinyl labels.
■ Do not use any labels or cards on a sheet where items are missing; it may damage printer
components.
■ Store unused labels or cards flat in their original packaging. Leave the product inside the
original packaging until ready to use. Return any unused product to the original packaging
and reseal it for protection.
■ Do not store labels or cards in extremely dry or humid conditions or extremely hot or cold
conditions. Storing them in extreme conditions may cause print quality problems or cause
them to jam in the printer.
■ Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause the labels
or cards to curl and jam the printer.
■ Print only on one side of the sheet of labels.
Printing Index Cards from Tray 1
1. Pull the tray completely out of the printer.
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Xerox Phaser 4500 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Monthly Duty Cycle	150, 000 pages
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Mac OS, Linux
First Page Out (Black)	8.5 seconds
Processor	400 MHz
Standard Memory	64 MB
Media Sizes	Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5

Summary

Guidelines for Specialty Media

Avoid Vinyl Labels

Do not use vinyl labels as they may damage printer components.

Handle Unused Media Properly

Store unused labels/cards flat in original packaging, resealing for protection.

Environmental Storage Conditions

Avoid extreme dry, humid, hot, or cold conditions to prevent print quality issues.

Rotate Stock and Print One Side

Rotate stock frequently and print only on one side of label sheets.

Printing Index Cards from Tray 1

Load Index Cards Correctly

Insert 3x5 in. index cards faceup, top toward back of tray, not above fill line.

Adjust Paper Guides

Adjust paper guides to fit the index cards snugly.

Confirm Paper Settings on Printer

Accept or change paper size (Index Card 3.0x5.0 in.) and type (Card Stock) on printer panel.

Select Printer Driver Settings

Select the appropriate tray or paper type in the printer driver settings.

Printing Labels from Trays 1-4

Load Labels into Tray

Insert labels faceup, top of page toward back of tray.

Adjust Paper Guides for Labels

Adjust width and length paper guides to match label sheet size.

Confirm Paper Settings on Printer

Accept or change paper size (Auto-Letter 8.5x11.0 in.) and type (Labels) on printer panel.

Select Printer Driver Settings

Select the appropriate tray or paper type in the printer driver settings.

Printing Greeting Cards from Trays 1-4

Load Greeting Cards into Tray

Insert greeting cards faceup, top toward back of tray.

Adjust Paper Guides for Cards

Adjust width and length paper guides to match greeting card size.

Confirm Paper Settings on Printer

Accept or change paper size (Auto-Letter 8.5x11.0 in.) and type (Card Stock) on printer panel.

Select Printer Driver Settings

Select the appropriate tray or paper type in the printer driver settings.