Xerox Phaser 5550 User Manual

Choosing a Connection Method
Phaser® 5550 Printer
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Choosing a Connection Method
Connect the printer via Ethernet, USB, or parallel. A USB or a parallel 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 3-3
■ Connecting via USB on page 3-4
■ Connecting via Parallel on page 3-4
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 (IS). The
CentreWare IS web interface enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked
printers from your desktop.
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 3-5
Available Printer Drivers on page 3-12

Xerox Phaser 5550 Specifications

General

Color	No
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)	37 s
Time to first page (black, normal)	6.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	50 ppm
Storage media	HDD
Internal memory	256 MB
Maximum internal memory	1024 MB
Internal storage capacity	40 GB
Sound power level (standby)	5 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	7.19 dB
Total input capacity	1100 sheets
Maximum input capacity	4100 sheets
Functions	Print
I/O ports	Parallel (IEEE 1284), USB 2.0
Device manager	DHCP, PrintingScout Alert Notification, Xerox CentreWare Internet Services Embedded Web Server, Xerox CentreWare Printer Management for Microsoft, Novell, and UNIX
Package length	833.11 mm
Power requirements	240 V, 50/60 Hz
Networking features	10/100BaseTX Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE802.11a/b/g
Storage temperature (T-T)	41 - 90 °F
Power consumption (active)	900 W
Compatible operating systems	HP-UX 10.2, Linux, Mac OS X 10.2, Novell NetWare 4.x, Red Hat 9, SCO, SUSE 9, Solaris 2.5.1/2.6+, Windows 2000/Vista, Xerox Walk-Up PD
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)	300000 pages per month
Acoustic power emissions (standby)	50 dB
Standard output capacity for envelopes	500 sheets
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)	15 - 85 %
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)	71.9 dB
PCL fonts	83
Certification	CE, UL 60950-1/CSA 60950-1-03, FCC Part 15 Class A, 73/23/EEC, RoHS 2002/95/EC
Country of origin	China
Maximum duty cycle	50000 pages per month
Number of PostScript fonts	139
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Power consumption (standby)	11 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	105 W
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)	EAR99

Weight and Dimensions

Height	749.29 mm
Package weight	65772 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	1380 x 650 x 1050 mm