Xerox 5500DT - Phaser B/W Laser Printer User manual

A3 laser printer
Phaser®5500
Phaser 5500
Evaluator
Guide

CONTENTS
Section 1 - Introducing the Xerox Phaser 5500 Laser Printer
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Section 2 - Evaluating Laser Printers
Suggests specific features to look for in a printer of this class, how to evaluate
that feature, and how the Phaser 5500 measures up.
Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reliability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cost of ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 3 - Configurations, Specifications, Part Numbers, etc.
Configuration summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Total Satisfaction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Xerox Phaser Branded Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Information sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide will introduce you to the Xerox Phaser 5500 Laser Printer and help you in your printer evaluation process.

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SECTION 1
Introducing the Xerox
Phaser®5500 Laser Printer
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Xerox Phaser printers have proven themselves able to provide the high print speeds necessary
for today’s business users, while at the same time maintaining high reliability. Now, the
Xerox Phaser®5500 laser printer combines both high speed and superior reliability with low
cost of ownership - all in one printer.
The Xerox Phaser 5500 laser printer will be of particular interest to users who require:
•High monthly print volumes, usually in excess of 10,000 pages-per-month
•Short time frames, requiring certain jobs to be printed very quickly
•Complex print jobs requiring multiple paper trays, a variety of media sizes
and stacking or finishing capability
Productivity
The Phaser 5500 prints at 50 pages-per-minute (ppm) or 50 impressions-per-minute (ipm)
when printing two-sided (duplex). First-page-out time is just three seconds from ready mode
(six seconds from standby). With 128 MB of memory and a 500 MHz RISC processor,
even complex jobs begin printing right away. The Phaser 5500 is the only printer in its
class to deliver true 1200 x 1200 dpi jobs printed at full engine speed.
Production level paper handling offers superior flexibility for complex applications.
From 1100 sheet basic capacity (two-tray plus Multi-purpose Tray) up to 4100 sheets fully
configured (six input sources), the Phaser 5500 provides the widest range of paper input.
The standard 500-sheet facedown output tray can be supplemented with a 3500-sheet Stacker
or a 3500-sheet Finisher for high volume requirements.
Reliability
You can be assured that this is a product that can go the distance for a very long time.
The Phaser 5500 boasts a life of three Million impressions and Xerox is the only
manufacturer to publish engine life specifications. The Phaser 5500 comes with a One Year
on-site Warranty. Such a highly reliable print engine also means that extended service
contracts are available at very reasonable prices.
Cost of Ownership
Low initial cost, low price-per-page and low service pricing all add up to one of the lowest
cost-of-ownership models available.

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Configurations
PHASER 5500B FEATURE SET
The Phaser 5500B comes with many
performance and productivity features
as standard:
• 50 ppm print speed
• 500 MHz RISC processor
• 128 MB memory
• True 1200 dpi resolution and 600 dpi mode
• Two 500-sheet Universal Paper trays
(handle up to A3)
• One 100 sheet Multi-purpose tray
• USB 2.0 and Parallel connectivity
• Simple Phaser Installation
• N-Up printing
• Watermarks
• Separation Pages
• Cover Sheets
• RAM collation
• Toner Tracking
• One-year on-site warranty
PHASER 5500N FEATURE SET
The Phaser 5500N comes with all the
features of the Phaser 5500B plus:
• 10/100BaseTX Ethernet connectivity
• CentreWare Internet Services
(embedded web server)
• PrintingScout
• Job Pipelining
• Remote Printing
• E-mail Alerts
• Usage analysis tool
• Job accounting
• PhaserSMART®
• Intelligent trays
PHASER 5500DN FEATURE SET
The Phaser 5500DN comes with all the
features of the Phaser 5500N plus:
• Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing
(maintains 50 impressions [sides]
per-minute)
• Booklet printing

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PHASER 5500DT FEATURE SET
The Phaser 5500DT comes with all the
features of the Phaser 5500DN plus:
• 1000-sheet feeder – consisting of two
500-sheet Universal Trays (handles up to A3)
(total capacity up to 2,100 sheets)
PHASER 5500DX FEATURE SET
The Phaser 5500DX comes with all the
features of the Phaser 5500DT plus:
• An additional 128 MB of memory for 256 MB total
• An additional 2000-sheet high capacity feeder
(A4 size) (total capacity up to 4100-sheets)
• A 3500-sheet Finisher with stapling and
hole punch capabilities
• 20 GB Hard Disk
• Extended Features: Saved Job Printing,
Secure Printing, Proof Printing, Direct PDF Printing,
PhaserHD, Extended font/form storage

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SECTION 2
Evaluating Laser Printers
The high-end of black and white network printing demands exceptional productivity and reliability.
This is often referred to as the “departmental segment”, where users require high-performance
printers with support for the broadest array of paper sizes, including A3.
The Phaser 5500 addresses the most important Customer Requirements in this segment:
• Performance
• Reliability
• Total Cost of Ownership
This section of the Evaluator Guide will look at each of these areas, suggest ways you can
evaluate a printer’s performance against that requirement, and explain how the Phaser 5500
exceeds the customer requirements of departmental laser printers on all counts.

To handle departmental levels of activity a printer has to be fast, not just in print engine specs but in real
world use. Consider first page out time, engine speed including high resolution printing speed and double
sided printing speed to get a true picture of real-world throughput capabilities.
Consider the power behind the speed. Is the processor fast enough to RIP jobs quickly and get them to
the print engine without delay? Is the memory sufficient for departmental workloads?
Is it able to handle long printing queues while maintaining performance?
Consider capacities. Are the paper input and output capabilities sufficient for the departmental demands
of many multiple users? Are there finishing options to provide distribution-ready documents without
slowing down the entire process?
EVALUATE PRODUCTIVITY
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HOW THE PHASER 5500 EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT
Speed.
At 50 pages per minute (ppm), the Phaser 5500 will match the speed of the major competitors but will
exceed those products in total printing performance. The ability to maintain 100% throughput when
printing in Duplex mode is a significant plus in this environment. First Page Out Time (FPOT) of only
three seconds from Ready Mode, six seconds from Standby Mode, puts the Phaser 5500 ahead of the pack
from the very beginning.
Power.
The Phaser 5500 provides a standard memory of 128MB even on the base model, which is at least
double what the competition currently offers. That plus superb controller performance with a 500 MHz
RISC processor, allows the Phaser 5500 to print true 1200 x 1200 dpi jobs at full engine speed. This is
something that no competitor can do. The large memory also supports RAM collation for multi-set jobs,
without a hard drive.
Capacity.
The Phaser 5500 has production level paper handling that offers end-users superior flexibility for
complex applications. The basic configuration comes with three paper sources: two Universal Trays
(variable sizes up to A3) handling up to 500 sheets each and one Bypass tray with a capacity of up
to 100 sheets (or 10 envelopes). You can add a 1,000 sheet feeder with two additional 500 sheet Universal
Trays, and a separate 2,000 sheet feeder that handles A4 paper for a total of 4,100 sheets of fast,
high volume printing. (The 1,000 sheet feeder is required before the 2,000 sheet feeder can be added.)
The Phaser 5500 comes standard with a 500 sheet facedown output tray. For high volume stacking
requirements, you have two options: A 3,500 sheet Stacker or a 3,500 sheet Finisher, which adds stapling
and hole punching capabilities.

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Volume.
The Phaser 5500 boasts an engine life of three Million impressions with no limit on annual printing capability.
Some competitors limit annual prints on warranty or service contracts. You can be assured that this is a
product that can go the distance for a very long time. This is the kind of durability that business users are
looking for.
When you send a document to the Phaser 5500, PrintingScout will instantly send you an on-screen alert if
the printer needs attention, and it provides helpful text and graphics about how to fix it. This way, you’ll go
to the printer completely prepared - no surprises. And no other printer on the market can do this.
For more involved situations, the PhaserSMART remote diagnostic tool is an automated, Internet-based
support system. It uses your web browser to send diagnostic information from your printer to the Xerox
web site for analysis. You can access PhaserSMART directly from a PrintingScout alert or from the printer
driver. PhaserSMART remote diagnostic tool examines the information, diagnoses the problem and
proposes a solution. If the problem is not resolved with the solution, PhaserSMART remote diagnostic tool
assists you in opening a priorityService Request with Xerox Customer Support, or lets you choose a local
Authorised Service Provider.
Warranty.
The Phaser 5500 comes with a One Year On-site Warranty. The highly reliable engine also means that
extended Service Contracts are available at very reasonable prices.
The volume demands on a departmental printer can be very high. Consider the life expectancy of a
printer as well as its peak volume capability.
Consider uptime. Does the printer provide warnings for low supplies or other potential productivity
blockers? Are there intelligent alternatives to a service call? How easy is it to replace are the routine
maintenance items such as the imaging drum and fuser?
Finally, look at how the manufacturer stands behind the product. Can you be sure you’ll get satisfaction?
HOW THE PHASER 5500 EXCEEDS THE RELIABILITY REQUIREMENT:
EVALUATE RELIABILITY

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Initial cost of a printer is just one part of what your costs will be over the life of the printer.
Consider cost per page. Even tiny costs per page add up when you’re considering printing millions of
pages over time.
Consider service costs. Being able to budget your future service expenses is helpful and buying an
Extended Service Agreement for a low fixed cost just makes good business sense.
EVALUATE COST-OF-OWNERSHIP
In addition to the breakthrough price for a printer of this class, Xerox has re-engineered the consumables
design to ensure that you get maximum value from your operating expenses. By separating the toner
cartridge from the imaging drum, each can be used to their maximum capacity. No more discarding a
half-used imaging drum just because the toner ran out. The result is a lower cost per page.
And due to its impressive reliability, Extended Service Agreement pricing has been set at very
affordable levels.
The combination of a low initial price and low cost per page,
means the Phaser 5500 is a Total Cost
of Ownership leader for this class of printer.
HOW THE PHASER 5500 EXCEEDS THE COST-OF-OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT:

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TOTAL SATISFACTION SERVICES™
DESCRIPTION PART
NUMBER
Extended On-Site Service
(available during first 90 days of product ownership)
2 years additional (for a total of 3 years)
3 years additional (for a total of 4 years)
Annual On-Site Service
(available on an annual basis)
Installation
(training and driver installation for max of two computers)
Help Desk Service
Core Training
Product Training for Phaser 5500
Annual Support Subscription
Section 3
CONFIGURATION SUMMARY
FEATURE PHASER 5500B PHASER 5500N PHASER 5500 DN PHASER 5500DT PHASER 5500DX
Print Speed 50 ppm
Controller 500 MHz Power PC
Memory 128 MB 256 MB
Resolution True 1200 dpi, 600 dpi
Two-sided printing Optional Optional Standard 50 ipm
Paper handling Two 500-sheet Universal Trays plus 100-sheet MPT
1,000-sheet feeder
(two additional 500-sheet
Universal Trays) Optional Optional Optional Standard
2000-sheet A4 Feeder Optional* Optional* Optional* Optional Standard
3500-sheet Stacker Optional NA
3500-sheet Finisher with
stapling and hole punch Optional Standard
Hard Disk Optional Optional Optional Optional 20 GB
Common features Phaser Install, N-up printing, Watermarks, Cover sheets,
Separation pages,Toner tracking
Network Features NA Intelligent trays, Embedded Web Server, Printing Scout, Job Pipelining, Remote Printing,
Email Alerts, Usage analysis tool, Job accounting
Extended Features Requires optional Hard Disk Saved job printing,
Personal Jobs, Booklet
Printing, Secure print,
proof print, direct PDF
print, PhaserHD,
Extended Font/Form
storage
Connectivity USB 2.0,Parallel
Optional 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
Warranty 1 Year On Site
*Requires the Duplexing option and the 1000-sheet Feeder be added first.

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XEROX PHASER PRINTING MEDIA
DESCRIPTION DETAILS PART NUMBER
Xerox Weatherproof Paper
150 sheets, 100 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01021
Xerox Postcards
100 sheets, 4 sheet, 176 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01017
Xerox Trifold Brochures
150 sheets, 176 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01019
SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION DETAILS PART NUMBER
CONSUMABLES
Toner Cartridge 30,000 image capacity* 113R00668
Drum Cartridge 60,000 image capacity* 113R00670
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance Kit 300,000 image capacity
(Feed Rollers, Transfer Roller, Fuser) 110 V 109R00731
220 V 109R00732
Staple pack 5,000 quantity 008R12941
OPTIONS/UPGRADES
Flash memory 097S03125
128 MB memory card 097S03123
256 MB memory card 097S03225
1000-sheet Feeder Two 500-sheet Universal Trays 097S03218
2000-sheet Feeder One 2000-sheet A4 tray 097S03219
3500-sheet Stacker 3000 sheets in a paper elevator,
500 sheets in a top tray 097S03221
3500-Sheet Finisher 3000 sheets in a paper elevator, 097S03281
500 sheets in a top tray, plus 50
sheet stapler and 2/4 hole punch
(Same with 3 hole punch) 097S03282
20 GB Hard Disk Enables; Saved job printing,
Secure print, proof print, direct PDF
print, PhaserHD, Extended Font/Form 097S03227
Duplex Unit Enable automatic two-sided printing 097S03220
Envelope Tray 35 capacity 097S03286
Phaser 5500B to Phaser 5500N upgrade kit Customer installable network card 097S03222
*Based on 5% coverage
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
DUPLEX UNIT
PRINTER DUPLEX MODULE EXIT 2 1000-SHEET FEEDER 2000-SHEET FEEDER 3500-SHEET FINISHER
Width 640 mm 64 mm 130 mm 540 mm 385.5 mm 740 mm
Depth 525 mm 458 mm 460 mm 520 mm 600 mm 650 mm
Height 498 mm 211 mm 142 mm 280 mm 363 mm 1050 mm
Weight 41 kg 1.8 kg 2.2 Kg 23 kg 28 kg 49 kg
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Storage 32 - 95º F, 0 - 35º C
Operating 41 - 90º F, 5 - 32º C
Relative Humidity
Storage 15% to 85%
Operating 15% to 85%

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INFORMATION SOURCES
User Documentation CD_ROM (packaged with the printer)
• Setup Guide
• Quick Reference Guide
• Warranty Information
• Reference Guide
Information Pages
Can be found on the printer’s front panel, within CentreWare IS and on the Printer Driver.
Support
There is additional help available at www.xerox.com/office/support. You can access
infoSMART Knowledge Base, the PhaserSMART remote diagnostic tool, Technical Support
via email, driver downloads and much more.
A set of Xerox links is installed in your web browser’s Favorites folder when you install the
printer drivers on your computer. The Troubleshooting tab in your Windows printer driver
also includes useful links.
infoSMART
This is the same troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support.
infoSMART Knowledge Base provides solutions for printer issues such as error codes,
print quality, media jams, software installation, networking and more.
Go to www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART.
Web Links
Xerox provides many resources to help you learn more about your Xerox printer.
Use these web sites to obtain information about your printer.
Resource Links
• To link to product, supplies and services offering information, download printer drivers,
view documents and access support information: www.xerox.com/office
• To access the troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support staff:
www.xerox.com/office/infoSMART
• To view technical support information: www.xerox.com/office/5500support
• To order Xerox supplies: www.xerox.com/office/5500supplies
• To find your local sales and support center: www.xerox.com/office/contacts
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