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A B O U T T H I S G U I D E

This guide is provided to help you understand and evaluate the Xerox Phaser5400 Laser Printer. It includes sections on what capabilities to look for whenevaluating network laser printers, how the Phaser 5400 meets those require-ments, how it compares to other laser printers in this class, and details onsupplies and specifications.

C O N T E N T

Section 1 - Introducing the Xerox Phaser 5400 Laser Printer ............................... 4Introduces the printer’s configurations and options

Section 2 - Evaluating Laser Printers ...................................................................... 7Suggests specific features to look for in a printer of this class

Print Speed .......................................................................................................... 7

Print Quality ........................................................................................................ 8

Flexibility ............................................................................................................ 8

Section 3 - Printer Management ............................................................................... 9

CentreWare® DP ................................................................................................... 9

CentreWare MMC ................................................................................................ 9

CentreWare IS ...................................................................................................... 9

CentreWare Web ................................................................................................ 10

Section 4 - By the Numbers .................................................................................... 11

Competitive Comparisons ................................................................................. 11

Supplies and Accessories ................................................................................. 13

Total Satisfaction ServicesSM .............................................................................. 13

Physical Specifications ..................................................................................... 14

Media Weights ................................................................................................... 14

Media Types ....................................................................................................... 14

Information sources .......................................................................................... 15

This guide was printed entirely on a Tektronix Phaser Color Printer by Xerox.


S E C T I O N 1 – I N T R O D U C I N G T H E X E R O XP H A S E R 54 0 0 L A S E R P R I N T E R

The Phaser 5400 is a high-speed, affordable workgroup laser printer with exten-sive media flexibility and robust performance. Building on Xerox’s success withhigh speed products, the Phaser 5400 brings advanced paper handling and mediachoices to the productivity requirements of today’s busy workgroups.

C O N F I G U R AT I O N S :

Phaser 5400N Phaser 5400DT Phaser 5400DX

Print Speed 40 ppm A4/letter, 19 ppm A3/tabloid

Resolution True 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi Image Quality, 600 x 600 dpi

Controller 266 MHz G3 class Power PC

Memory (std./max.) 32/192 MB 32/192 MB 64/192 MB

Input trays 2 3 4

Input Capacity 650 1150 1650

Output CapacityStandard 500 sheets face downOptional 1,000-sheet stacker

Two-Sided Printing Manual Automatic Automatic

Hard Disk Optional Optional Standard

Printer Drivers Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, UNIX (HP-UX, Solaris, IBM AIX, SCO UnixWare, DEC, Compaq, SGI, Linux), Macintosh System 8.x, 9.x, 10.x

PDLs Adobe® Postscript® 3™, PCL5e and PCL6 emulations

Standard Interfaces 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, Bi-directional Parallel, USB

Network Protocols TCP/IP, Novell NetWare, EtherTalk

Warranty 1 year on-site warranty, extensive Web support, telephone support, and Xerox’s exclusive Total Satisfaction Guarantee

In addition, all Phaser 5400 configurations come with newly revised WorkSet™

Productivity Features and Printer Management Software.


W O R K S E T ™ P R O D U C T I V I T Y F E AT U R E S

WorkSet Productivity Features have been expanded with the introduction of thePhaser 5400 and now include:

■ Send Once/RIP Once/Print Many

■ Job Piplining

■ Edge-to-Edge Printing

■ Booklet Printing

■ Fax Friendly Black

■ Internet Printing Protocol

■ Auto Separator Sheets

■ Smart Jam Diagnostics

■ Watermarks

■ Variable Fusing

■ Secure Print

■ Proof Print

■ Print Anyway

■ Auto Tray Select

■ N-Up Printing

■ Load-while-Run

■ Auto Size Sensing

■ Cover Sheets

■ Point and Print

P R I N T E R M A N A G E M E N T S O F T WA R E

Extensive Web-based printer management tools are common on the Phaser 5400configurations including:

■ CentreWare® Internet Services – Embedded Web Server

■ CentreWare Printer Management Suite (DP, MMC, UNIX/Linux, TivoliNetView, HP OpenView, CA Unicenter)

■ CentreWare Web Printer Management (Win 2K, NT)

■ PrinterMap™

■ Xerox NDPS Gateway

■ Multiple Printer Installation Tool

■ PNP 2000

■ MaiLinX™

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F E AT U R E O V E R V I E W

P E R F O R M A N C E

■ 40 ppm■ 9 seconds first-page-out

S O F T WA R E

■ Full set of WorkSet productivity features■ Full set of CentreWare printer management tools

M E M O R Y

■ 32 MB (N and DT models)■ 64 MB (DX model)■ Expandable to 192 MB■ Optional 8 MB flash memory■ Optional SAP flash memory■ Optional internal hard disk (standard on DX)

L A N G U A G E S

■ Adobe® PostScript® 3™

■ PCL5e and PCL6 emulation

F O N T S

■ 39 resident PostScript fonts■ 1 PCL bitmap typeface■ 80 resident PCL scalable typefaces

P A P E R H A N D L I N G ( I N P U T )■ Standard — 150-sheet bypass tray and one 500-sheet letter/A4 tray■ Optional — up to two 500-sheet trays (either letter/A4 or ledger/A3)

(1 standard on DT, 2 standard on DX)■ Optional — one 2,000-sheet letter/A4 feeder (can be used with one

500-sheet feeder)

P A P E R H A N D L I N G ( O U T P U T )■ Standard — 500-sheet output bin■ Optional — 1,000-sheet stacker

D U P L E X P R I N T I N G

■ Manual two-sided printing supported on the N model■ Automatic two-sided printing standard on the DT and DX

C O N N E C T I V I T Y

■ 10/100Base-TX Ethernet■ Bi-directional Parallel■ USB


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S E C T I O N 2 – E VA LU AT I N G L A S E R P R I N T E R S

By definition, a workgroup printer is a shared resource. Typically, a networklaser printer is shared by groups of up to 25 people on a regular basis. It is alsocommon for there to be multiple computer platforms, such as the various ver-sions of Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, or Linux. By far the most popularnetwork used is Ethernet, increasingly with TCP/IP protocols.

Even with multiple users on a variety of platforms with their own unique appli-cations and needs, all networked printer users require three things from theirprinters:

■ Speed

■ Quality

■ Flexibility

P R I N T S P E E D

Today’s busy workgroups, whatever their size, have no time to waste. Considerraw engine speed, but also look at processor speed, first-page-out time, and theability to process multiple jobs concurrently to give you a feel for the printer’stotal throughput capability.

H O W T H E P H A S E R 54 0 0 M E E T S T H E P R I N T S P E E D R E Q U I R E M E N T

Start with a 266 MHz G3 class processor that delivers a blazing first-page-out injust 9 seconds and then go on to print at 40 ppm print engine speed. Add inputfeeders to boost capacity up to 3150 sheets and productivity features like “Sendonce, RIP once, Print many” and “Job Pipelining” and the Phaser 5400 proves itsvalue as a productive workgroup asset.


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P R I N T Q U A L I T Y

Speed at the cost of quality is not acceptable. Consider the resolution of theprinter as represented in a variety of text styles and sizes. Alsoconsider fills, gradients, graphic elements, and photo images.

H O W T H E P H A S E R 54 0 0 M E E T S T H E P R I N T Q U A L I T Y R E Q U I R E M E N T

Selectable resolution from 600 x 600 dpi, to 1200 dpi image quality, to true1200 x 1200 dpi, delivers the best combination of superb image quality andworkgroup productivity to meet every application need.

F L E X I B I L I T Y

What types of documents do your users typically produce? Do theyneed a variety of media capabilities (e.g., pre-printed letterhead on finebond paper, standard peer-to-peer quality laser paper, transparencymedia, card stock, envelopes, etc.)? Is automatic two-sided printing(duplexing) important?

H O W T H E P H A S E R 54 0 0 M E E T S T H E F L E X I B I L I T Y R E Q U I R E M E N T

The Phaser 5400 boasts excellent reliability on all media types, handling paperweights from 16 lb bond to 110 lb cardstock (60 to 200 gsm). To improve printingquality on different stocks, the Phaser 5400 enables variable fusing temperatures.

Multiple input and output options give maximum printing flexibility: The Phaser5400 comes standard with a 500-sheet input tray, a 150-sheet multipurposebypass feeder, and a 500-sheet output tray. Add one or two 500 sheet paperfeeders (in letter or ledger sizes).

Broaden your input and output capabilities further with a 2,000-sheet feeder, and1,000-sheet stacker. For exceptionally fast two-sided printing, add an automaticduplex module (standard on DT and DX configurations).

Advanced graphics features like Edge-to-Edge Printing, Booklet Printing, and theability to print up to 11 x 17 in. page size, let you print spreadsheets and profes-sional-looking newsletters and brochures.


S E C T I O N 3 — P R I N T E R M A N A G E M E N T

C E N T R E W A R E D P

CentreWare DP is easy-to-use printer management software for Novell networks.Through point-and-click navigation, you can install, connect, and configure theprinter on a network quickly and easily. It provides network administrators withsetup procedures and management of networked printers. CentreWare DP alsoprovides Help information.

Features include:

■ Setup WizardProvides a step-by-step guide to get your printer quickly up andrunning on the network.

■ Advanced SetupProvides a tool to service multiple file servers and queues.

■ Instant StatusEnables you to select a printer from the Printer List to see what thatprinter is doing at any given time.

■ Remote Configuration and ManagementEnables you to do most configuration and monitoring tasks from yourworkstation.

■ Printer UpgradesEnables you to upgrade your printer from your workstation.

C E N T R E W A R E M M C

CentreWare MMC (Microsoft Management Console) will automatically discoverSNMP compliant devices and display them on your MMC desktop monitor. Thediscovery feature can be configured to search various subnets for Xerox printersas well as other SNMP devices. You can easily access CentreWare IS from yourMMC console for further management capabilities.

C E N T R E W A R E I N T E R N E T S E R V I C E S

CentreWare Internet Services provides another option for implementing ad-vanced services for the configuration and management of your printer. Each ofthe features in CentreWare Internet Services can be accessed through familiarclient-resident software interfaces, such as the Netscape Navigator or MicrosoftInternet Explorer browsers. Through a Web browser, users and system adminis-trators can monitor the status of the printer, print HTML-based documents, andaccess context-sensitive on-line assistance.

For system administrators, CentreWare Internet Services provides a faster andmore productive way to install and upgrade software on your printer and a widerange of supporting information on the Internet.

Refer to the CentreWare Internet Services User Guide and on-line help for moreinformation on the operation and use of CentreWare Internet Services.


C E N T R E W A R E W E B

CentreWare Web is an enterprise-level printer management tool which can beused for installation, configuration, trouble-shooting, and reporting printer data.CentreWare Web works with all SNMP compliant printers, regardless of manu-facturer, to provide a single point of contact for all your printer management.Printers are found through network or print server discovery and managed overTCP/IP networks using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).

Some of the features provided by CentreWare Web are:

■ Simultaneous installation of multiple printers.

■ Ability to remotely add ports, queues, and drivers to Windows 2000 andNT4 SP6 print servers.

■ Install, troubleshoot, upgrade, and clone wizards to aid all users inperforming administrative tasks.

■ Install CentreWare Web on a server for availability to all clients on thenetwork that have Internet access with a browser.

■ Support multiple users and provide for different levels/privileges of useraccess, such as administrators or guests.

■ Discover printers on local and remote subnets.

■ Automatically discover printers as scheduled.

■ Generate reports.

■ Connect to printer Web servers for additional printer-specific features,including help.


S E C T I O N 4 – B Y T H E N U M B E R S

C O M P E T I T I V E C O M PA R I S O N S

Xerox Phaser 5400 HP 8150/N/DN Lexmark Optra T622 Lexmark W810/N

Speed 40 ppm 32 ppm 40 ppm 35 ppm

First Page Out 9 seconds 14 seconds 10 seconds 9.5 seconds

Monthly Duty Cycle 200k 150K 200K 150K

Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi image quality 1200 image quality, 300 x 300 dpi,1200 x 600 dpi, (HP FastRes 1200) 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi,600 x 600 dpi 600 x 300 dpi, 1200 dpi image quality

300 x 300 dpi

Paper InputPaper Trays, standard 1 (and 150-sheet MBF) 2 (and 100-sheet MBF) 2 (and 100-sheet MBF) 2 (and 250-sheet MBF)Paper Trays, maximum 4 6 5 6Media Capacity std/max 650/3150 1100/3100 1100/4100 1250/3750Envelope Capacity 75 100 10 NA

Paper Output Capacity 500 sheets (face down) 500 sheets (face down), 500 sheets (face down) 300 sheets (face down)200 sheets (face-up)

Maximum Output Capacity 1500 sheets 3600 sheets 3000 sheets 2000 sheets

Automatic 2-sided Printing Standard on DT, DX Optional Optional Optional

Media Sizes Letter, legal, ledger, folio, Letter, legal, ledger, Letter, legal, A4, A5, Letter, legal, executive,statement, executive, A3, executive, A3, A4, B4, B5, executive, B5, DL, C5, A3, A4, A5, B5, universalA4, A6, B4, B5, C5, Monarch, custom 10 Env, 73/4 Env, JIS-B5Com-10, DL, Monarch,custom

Media Weights 16 to 53 lb. (60-200 gsm) 16 to 28 lb. (60-105 gsm) 16 to 47 lb. (64-176 gsm) 17 to 43 lb. (60-163 gsm)all trays main tray

16 to 53 lb. (60-199 gsm)bypass feeder

Language Support Standard Adobe PostScript 3, HP PCL6/5e PCL6 emulation, PCL6 emulation,

PCL 6/5e emulation PostScript 3 emulation PostScript 3 emulation, PostScript 3 emulation,PPDS, Euro Support

Optional IPDS SIMM, TIFF SIMM

Fonts 35 Intellifonts, 10 True 45 scalable True Type 156 scalable PostScript, 156 scalable Postscript,Type scalable, 39 Adobe built-in, 35 PostScript 84 scalable PCL, 84 scalable PCL,Type 1 resident and 157 2 PCL bitmap, 2 PCL bitmap,downloadable, 96 True 5 PPDS bitmap, 39 PPDS scalable,Type scalable on disk, 39 scalable PPDS 2 PPDS bitmapXerox Font Manager SAPBar Code DIMM


C O M P E T I T I V E C O M PA R I S O N S , C O N T ’ D .

Xerox Phaser 5400 HP 8150/N/DN Lexmark Optra T622 Lexmark W810/N

MemoryStandard 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MBMaximum 192 MB 160 MB 384 MB 384 MB

Network ConnectivityStandard Bi-directional Parallel, Bi-directional Parallel, Bi-directional Parallel, USB, Bi-directional Parallel,

Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, Ethernet 10/100Base-T Ethernet 10/100Base-T Ethernet 10/100Base-TUSB (N,DN models) (N model) (N model)

Optional Token Ring, Token Ring, Ethernet, Token Ring, Ethernet T/2, Token Ring, Ethernet T/2,Ethernet T/2, Serial LocalTalk, Coax/Twinax Serial Serial, USB, Coax/Twinax

Processor 266 MHz Power PC 250 MHz 350 MHz 200 MHz

Hard Disk (optional) 5 GB minimum (standard 3.2 GB 5 GB 2.1 GBon DX)

Warranty 1 year on-site, 1 year on-site 1 year LexOnSite 1 year LexOnSiteTotal SatisfactionGuarantee


S U P P L I E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S

Description Details Part Number

Print Cartridge 20,000 page yield at 5% coverage 113R00495

Maintenance Kit, 110 Volt 109R00521200,000 page yield 220 Volt 109R00522

500 sheet feeder Legal/Ledger 097S02711A/Letter 097S02712

2,000 sheet feeder A/Letter 097S02714

Duplex Module (standard in DT and DX) 097S02713

1,000 sheet Catch Tray 097S02715

500 sheet Replacement Tray Legal/Ledger 109R00523A/Letter 109R00524

Internal Hard Disk (standard in DX) 097S02806

16-MB DIMM 097S02356

32-MB DIMM 097S02357

64-MB DIMM 097S02358

8-MB Flash DIMM 097S02360

T O TA L S AT I S FA C T I O N S E R V I C E SSM

All Phaser 5400 models come with a one-year on site warranty, extensive Web-based technical support, and telephone technical support. In addition, thisproduct is covered by the Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee. Optional serviceofferings include:

Description U.S. Part Number Canadian Part Number

Extended On-Site Service (available during the first 90 days of product ownership)

2 additional years 5400S3 5400S3C

Annual On-Site Service (available after the first 90 days of product ownership) 5400SA 5400SAC

Help Desk Service Product Training for Phaser 5400 HD5400 HD5400 Annual Support Subscription HDYEAR HDYEAR


P H Y S I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Physical Dimensions H x W x D: 15 x 20.25 x 18 in. (395 x 490 x 460 mm), 60 lbs. (27 kg)

Environmental Temperature 5° to 35° C / 41° to 95° F Humidity 15% to 85% during operation Noise level 35 dBA standby, 49.5 dBA continuous running (ISO 7779, DIN EN 27779)

Electrical Power Saver Mode, Energy Star Compliant, 100-120 V 50/60 HZ or 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

M E D I A W E I G H T S

Acceptable Weight Source

16 lb. bond to 110 lbs. card stock (60-200 gsm) Main 500-Sheet Tray,Optional 500-Sheet Feeders,2,000-Sheet Feeder

16 - 36 lb. bond (60-135 gsm) Multi-sheet Bypass Feeder

16 - 28 lb. bond (60-105 gsm) Duplex Module

M E D I A TYPES

Plain paper, labels, cardstock, postcards, envelopes, transparencies


I N F O R M AT I O N S O U R C E S

You can get additional information from the front panel of your printer.Use the Printable Pages menu to print internal pages that give information aboutthe printer.

The Printers CD-ROM contains:■ Read Me release notes■ Printer drivers■ Driver installers (for Mac and Windows)■ Phaser 5400 Printer User Guide■ Advanced Features and Troubleshooting Manual■ Setup Guide poster■ How-to videos■ Networking information■ Cleaning instructions■ Consumables instructions■ Repacking instructions■ Adobe Acrobat Reader (for reading the PDF files)■ Adobe Type Manager (ATM)

Advanced Network Management Tools CD-ROMThis CD-ROM contains network management tools, including CentreWare DP,Unix tools, and the Font Downloader application.

On the Webvisit www.xerox.com/officeprinting for:

■ Product, supplies, and service information■ Downloading printer drivers■ Finding your local reseller■ On-line documentation

Visit www.xerox.com/officeprinting/support for:The same troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support staffto provide the latest technical information on:

■ Application issues■ Networking issues■ Printer errors■ Print-quality issues■ Troubleshooting


Q U E S T I O N S ? C O M M E N T S ? P R O B L E M S ?

If you have any questions or issues with your evaluation printer, please contactyour Xerox sales representative or the Xerox Office Printing Help Desk at:

U.S. AND CANADA 1-877-362-6567

OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: WWW.XEROX.COM/OFFICEPRINTING

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