Xerox Phaser 4500B User manual

black and white laser printer
Phaser™4500
Phaser 4500
Reviewer
Guide

CONTENTS
Section 1 – Introducing the Xerox Phaser 4500 Laser Printer
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Total Cost of Ownership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Improvements Over the Phaser 4400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 2 – Configurations, Specifications, Part Numbers, etc.
Competitive Comparisons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Configuration Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Upgrades / Options / Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Print Quality Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Media Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Information Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide will introduce you to the Xerox Phaser 4500 Laser Printer, and help you in your printer evaluation process.

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SECTION 1
Introducing the Xerox
Phaser 4500 Laser Printer
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Phaser 4500 Laser Printer exceeds expectations, including more standard features
than any other printer in this class. Full Xerox brand value at an attractive price leaves
basic printing behind.
High Print Speed
Delivering 35 ppm at true 1200 dpi resolution makes the Phaser 4500 laser printer a
great choice to replace aging office network printers or as an entry into network printing
for the first time.
Not only is the engine fast, but the 400 MHz image processor helps deliver the first
page out in less than 8 seconds. Since most office print jobs are between 3 and 5 pages
in length, first-to-print and fast-to-print brings you increased productivity.
Superior Intelligence
The Phaser 4500 continues the Phaser tradition of superior user-friendly tools and
features including:
• Walk-up technology – streamlines installation
• Smart Trays technology assures printing on the correct media –
saves time and resources
• PrintingScout – provides instant onscreen help when needed
• PhaserSMART®– for online troubleshooting
• CentreWare®Internet Services – to help manage, configure,
and troubleshoot from your desktop
• MaiLinX – provides remote printing capabilities and supply needs notification
• Robust media flexibility – supports multiple users requirements
• CentreWare Web – manages both Xerox and non-Xerox network devices
Exceptional Value
Starting at h1169*, the Phaser 4500 provides better speed, intelligence, media handling,
and manageability than other printers in this class – and does it for less!
* list price

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Configurations
PHASER 4500B
FEATURE SET
The Phaser 4500B comes
with many performance and
productivity features as standard:
• 35 ppm print speed
• True 1200 dpi resolution
at full engine speed
• 48 MB memory
• 400 MHz image processor
• PostScript Fonts 39/97
• Adobe®PostScript®3,
PCL5e and PCL6
• USB and Parallel connectivity
• 700 sheet input capacity
from two trays
(expandable to 1800)
• Automatic tray-switching
PHASER 4500N
FEATURE SET
The Phaser 4500N comes
with all the features of the
Phaser 4500B plus:
• 64 MB memory
• 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
connectivity
• Walk-up Technology for easy
network installation
• PhaserSMART®web-based
troubleshooting
PHASER 4500DT
FEATURE SET
The Phaser 4500DT comes
with all the features of the
Phaser 4500N plus:
• Automatic two-sided printing
• Additional 550 sheet input
tray (1250 sheet total,
expandable to 1800)
PHASER 4500DX
FEATURE SET
The Phaser 4500DX comes
with all the features of the
Phaser 4500DT plus:
• 500 sheet output Stacker
with Job Offset
• 20 GB Hard Drive enabling:
– Job Collation
– Proof Print
– Secure Print
– Saved Jobs
– PDF Direct Printing
– Extended Font Storage

IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE PHASER 4400
The Phaser 4500 is an all-new design black and white engine, representing the latest technology from
Fuji-Xerox. One major difference in this design is the elimination of the manual bypass tray, replaced
by a full 150-sheet paper feeder, which will be designated as Tray 1. Thus, the base configuration will
now include two paper trays with size sensing. Additionally, the Envelope Feeder option has been elim-
inated altogether. Envelopes can be fed from any paper feeder. Also new on the Phaser 4500 will be a
Ratchet Lock elevation technology in the paper trays, replacing the tray elevator motors on the Phaser
4400, for lighter and more reliable paper trays.
FEATURE PHASER 4500 PHASER 4400
Print Technology Black and white Laser Black and white Laser
Print Speed 35 ppm A4 25 ppm A4
Print Resolution 600 x 600, 1200 x 1200 dpi 600 x 600, 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duplex Optional - 21 ipm Optional - 19 ipm
Processor Speed 400 MHz 266 MHz
Base Memory 48 MB 32 MB
FPOT (Warm Start) 8 sec 11 sec
FPOT (Cold Start) 24 sec 35 sec
Maximum Duty Cycle 150K monthly impressions 150K monthly impressions
Standard Paper Input 1 x 150 + 1 x 550 paper feeders 1 x 550 paper feeder, 100 MPT
Maximum Paper Input 1,800 sheets 1,750 sheets
Standard Paper Output 500 sheets face-down 500 sheets face-down
Maximum Paper Output 1,000 sheets 1,000 sheets
Weight 20.4 kg 24.9 kg
Envelope Feeder N/A – Feed from paper trays Optional
Toner Cartridges Standard: 10K @ 5% AC Standard: 10K @ 5% AC
High Capacity: 18K @ 5% AC High Capacity: 15K @ 5% AC
Engine Life 1.0 Million impressions 1.0 Million impressions
TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
Inclusive Price.
With a base price from h1169*, the Phaser 4500 packs in more standard features and the capabilities you
need than any other printer in this class. By combining a fast print engine, fast processor, high resolution,
high duty cycle, large and expandable paper input capacity, you get a powerful office productivity tool.
Operating the printer won’t break the bank either, a low, competitive cost per page provides an
economical printing solution for any office.
Eliminate hidden costs.
Finally, the ability to handle peak loads of up to 150,000 impressions-per-month, means the Phaser 4500
has the strength and reliability to handle even the heaviest network loads. Choose the high capacity print
cartridge to minimise user interventions. If service is required, the Phaser 4500 is one of few printers in
this class to include as standard, an on-site warranty to minimise down time.
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* list price

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SECTION 2
Configurations, Specifications,
Accessories and Supplies, etc.
COMPETITIVE COMPARISON
PHASER 4500 HP 4200 LEXMARK T630N
Speed 35 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm
First Page Out Time 8 seconds 9 seconds 8.5 sec.
Maximum Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi,
Image Quality 1200 dpi enhanced
(at full speed),
600 x 600 dpi
Memory (base/max.) 48 MB/512 MB 48MB/416MB 32MB/320MB
Processor Speed 400 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz
PDLs Adobe PostScript 3, PostScript 3 PostScript 3
PCLE5e, PCL6 emulation, HP emulation, PCL6
PCL6 and PCL5e emulation, PPDS
Media Weights 60 to 216 gsm 60 to 105 gsm
from all trays from main trays,
60 to 210 gsm
from bypass tray
Input Capacity (std./max.) 700/1,800 600/2,600 350/3,850
Output Capacity (std./max.) 500/1,000 250/800 250/2750
Maximum media size 216 x 356 mm 216 x 356 mm 216 x 356 mm
Edge-to-edge printing YES No No
Hard Disk 20 GB standard 10 GB (optional) optional
on DX, optional
on other configs.
Maximum Duty Cycle 150,000 150,000 175,000
Connectivity 10/100BaseTX 10/100BaseTX 10/100BaseTX
Ethernet (optional Ethernet (optional Ethernet, USB
on B model), USB on base model),
and Parallel and Parallel
Toner Capacity (std./high) 10,000/18,000 12,000 5,000/21,000
Warranty 1 year on-site 1 year return to HP 1 year on-site
The Phaser 4500 beats the HP 4200 by:
• Better price
• Better media flexibility
• Better Intelligent features
• Better management features
The Phaser 4500 beats the Lexmark T630 by:
• Better performance
• Double the base input capacity
• Better Intelligent features
• Better management features
• Superior ease of use

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CONFIGURATION SUMMARY
FEATURE PHASER 4500B PHASER 4500N PHASER 4500DT PHASER 4500DX
Print Speed (letter/A4) 35 ppm
Duplex Speed
(letter/A4) 21 ipm
Max. Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Memory (std./max.) 48/496 MB 64/512 MB
Processor Speed 400 MHz
Adobe PostScript 3, PCL5e, PCL6 Standard
Input Capacity (std./max.) 700/1,800 1,250/1,800
Output Capacity (std./max.) 500/1,000 1,000
Hard Disk (20 GB) Optional Standard
Printer Drivers Windows 2000, Me, XP, NT. MacOS8.x, 9.x, X ver. 10.1. Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x.
UNIX platforms: Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UX, DEC UNIX, True UNIX 64, Linux (i386) and (PPC), SGI.
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle 150,000
USB, and Parallel Standard
10/100BaseTX Ethernet Optional Standard
Print Cartridge Capacity 10,000 impressions (standard capacity)
18,000 impressions (high capacity)
(at 5% average coverage)
Productivity
Standard features Smart Trays, Custom size pages, Phaser Installer, Edge-to-edge printing, Job Pipelining with Compression
Embedded Web Server, Remote printing, E-mail alerts, Enhanced
PrintingScout, PhaserSMART, Job Accounting, Usage Analysis Tool
Booklet printing
Proof/Secure/Saved print,
PDF-direct, Extended
font storage
Warranty 1 year on-site
OPTIONS/CONSUMABLES/ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
OPTIONS PART NUMBER
Phaser 4500B to 4500N Upgrade Kit 097S03146
64 MB Phaser memory 097S03122
128 MB Phaser memory 097S03123
256 MB Phaser memory 097S03124
16 MB Flash Memory 097S03125
20 GB Hard Disk 097S03126
Duplex Module (for 2-sided printing) 097S03128
550 sheet feeder (includes tray) 097S03127
500 sheet Stacker with Job Offset 097S03129
CONSUMABLES
Standard Capacity Print Cartridge 113R00656
High Capacity Print Cartridge 113R00657
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
220V Maintenance Kit 108R00601
PRINT QUALITY MODES
MODE RESOLUTION APPLICATION
600 x 600 dpi Best general-purpose mode
for high-speed printing.
Produces crisp, bright
prints, fast processing.
True 1200 x 1200 dpi Highest-quality prints with
best detail. Recommended
for photo prints. Produces
superior text resolution.
This mode may take longer
to process than 600 x 600
dpi but still achieves rated
print speed.

MEDIA SUPPORTED
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A6 105 x 148 mm
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm
B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm
ENVELOPES:
Feed from all trays
DL 110 x 220 mm
C5 162 x 229 mm
B5 176 x 250 mm
TRANSPARENCIES:
A4 210 x 297 mm
LABELS:
A4 210 x 297 mm
WEIGHTS
Bond 60 to 216 gsm
Index Card 60 to 216 gsm
Stock
Tag Card 60 to 216 gsm
Stock
Cover Card 60 to 216 gsm
Stock
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL (BASE PRINTER)
Width: 422 mm
Height:
B465 mm
N465 mm
DT 556 mm
DX 759 mm
Depth: 404 mm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Storage: 20° to 40° C
Operating: 10° to 32° C
Relative Humidity
Storage: 15% to 85%
Operating: 15% to 85%
ELECTRICAL
Available in two models:
110-120 VAC, 60 Hz
220 VAC, 50 Hz
ENERGY STAR®qualified
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.
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 Link
• To link to product and supplies 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/4500support
• To order Xerox supplies: www.xerox.com/office/4500supplies
• To find your local sales and support center:
www.xerox.com/office/contacts
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