Xerox 8500/8550 User Manual
Getting Help
Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer
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PrintingScout Alerts
PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with your Xerox printer driver. It automatically checks
the printer status when you send a print job. If the printer is unable to print your job,
PrintingScout automatically displays an alert on your computer screen to let you know that the
printer needs attention. Click the alert to view instructions explaining how to fix the problem.
the printer status when you send a print job. If the printer is unable to print your job,
PrintingScout automatically displays an alert on your computer screen to let you know that the
printer needs attention. Click the alert to view instructions explaining how to fix the problem.
PhaserSMART Technical Support
PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, internet-based support system that uses
your default web browser to send diagnostic information from your printer to the Xerox
website for analysis. PhaserSMART Technical Support examines the information, diagnoses
the problem, and proposes a solution. If the problem is not resolved with the solution,
PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in opening a Service Request with Xerox
Customer Support.
your default web browser to send diagnostic information from your printer to the Xerox
website for analysis. PhaserSMART Technical Support examines the information, diagnoses
the problem, and proposes a solution. If the problem is not resolved with the solution,
PhaserSMART Technical Support assists you in opening a Service Request with Xerox
Customer Support.
To access PhaserSMART Technical Support:
1.
Open your browser and go to
2.
Enter your printer’s IP address in the browser window.
3.
Follow the instructions on the screen.