Xerox 7100n User Guide

Installation and Setup

Phaser 7100 Color Printer

User Guide

Installation and Setup Overview

Before printing, your computer and the printer must be plugged in, turned on, and connected. Configure

the initial settings of the printer, then install the driver software and utilities on your computer.

You can connect to your printer directly from your computer using USB, or connect over a network using

an Ethernet cable or wireless connection. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different

connection methods. Routers, network hubs, network switches, modems, Ethernet cables, and USB cables

are not included with your printer and must be purchased separately. Xerox recommends an Ethernet

connection because it is typically faster than a USB connection, and it provides access to CentreWare

Internet Services.

For details on configuring the printer settings, see the

System Administrator Guide at

Selecting a Location for the Printer

1. Select a dust-free area with temperatures from 10–32°C (50–90°F), and relative humidity 15–85%.

Note:

Sudden temperature fluctuations can affect print quality. Rapid heating of a cold room can

cause condensation inside the printer, directly interfering with image transfer.

2. Place the printer on a level, solid, non-vibrating surface with adequate strength for the weight of the

printer. The printer must be horizontal with all four feet in solid contact with the surface. To find the

weight for your printer configuration, see

Physical Specifications

on page 122. Select a location with

adequate clearance to access supplies and to provide proper ventilation. To find the clearance

requirements for your printer, see

Clearance Requirements

on page 123.

After positioning the printer, you are ready to connect it to the power source and computer or network.

Selecting a Connection Method

The printer can be connected using a USB cable, an Ethernet cable, or an optional Xerox

Wireless

Network Adapter. The method you select depends on how your computer is connected to the network.

Note:

The wireless network adapter installs into the Ethernet connector, replacing the Ethernet

cable. Ethernet and USB can be connected at the same time.

A USB connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. An Ethernet connection is used for

networking. If you are using a network connection, it is important to understand how your computer is

connected to the network.