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Drivers

Print Driver Installer for Mac 10.7 - 10.10

Apple Installer Package supporting 10.7 - 10.10. Includes Xerox printer discovery and print queue creation for quick setup and use.

  • Released: 03/05/2015
  • Version: 2.0.14
  • Size: 48.93 MB
  • Filename: XeroxPLPrintDriver.2.0.14.dmg
  • Tags: Recommended
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Print Driver Installer for MacOS 10.6

Apple Installer Package supporting MacOS 10.6. Includes Xerox printer discovery and print queue creation for quick setup and use.

  • Released: 08/24/2012
  • Version: 2.0.13
  • Size: 30.36 MB
  • Filename: Xerox_PL_Print_Drivers_2.0.13v1.dmg
  • Tags: Recommended
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Web-based PostScript Driver Installer

Web-based PostScript Driver Installer for the Phaser 8500/8550. Microsoft WHQL-certified.

  • Released: 10/29/2007
  • Version: 5.48.30
  • Size: 2.91 MB
  • Filename: Setup.exe
  • Tags: Recommended, PostScript
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Driver Installer Package

Macintosh 9.x driver installer package for the Phaser 8500/8550.

  • Released: 01/19/2006
  • Size: 16.75 MB
  • Filename: Phaser_8500_Installer_enu.hqx
  • Tags: Recommended
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AS400 Workstation Customization Object Library for Xerox Products

This library will load on OS400 V6R2 or later and contains WSCO definitions for many Xerox products. It also contains some commands to use that simplify compiling and creating print queues. The documentation is included in the zip file.

  • Released: 06/16/2020
  • Version: 1025
  • Size: 2.39 MB
  • Filename: XTOOLS1025.zip
  • Digital Front End: integrated Copy/Print Server, Built-in Controller, Integrated Server, built-in controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, Built-in Controller, built-in controller, Integrated Color Server
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Xerox Global Print Driver

The free Xerox Global Print Driver manages Xerox and non-Xerox printers on your network with a single, easy-to-use interface. It dramatically simplifies enterprise printer management for IT managers, making it easy to add and update printers without changing drivers.

  • Released: 01/05/2016
  • Version: 5.469.9.0
  • Tags: GPD/MED, Package-Aware, V3 Driver, WHQL
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller, Integrated Fiery Controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, Xerox FreeFlow™ Print Server (iGen5), built-in controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, Integrated Color Server, Xerox FreeFlow DocuSP Print Controller, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, built-in controller, built-in controller, WorkCentre 7970i Built-in Controller, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server (800DCP), Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, FreeFlow Print Server, FreeFlow Print Server, FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, FreeFlow Print Server, FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server (D110/D125 Printer Only), Xerox DocuSP DSP5000, FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server, Xerox FreeFlow DXP260, Xerox FreeFlow DXP250, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server
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Class Drivers for this product are distributed with your Microsoft Operating System

Class drivers are included with Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets as a part of the operating system. Because they are immediately available and don’t require downloading, class drivers can offer a quick and convenient install experience. Class drivers are available for many newer Xerox printers and MFPs that offer PS, PCL6 and/or XPS printing capabilities. These drivers offer a basic feature set and the user experience resembles very simple drivers that do not have a customized UI.

  • Released: 02/11/2013
  • Filename: SFTWP-03U.PDF
  • Digital Front End: integrated Copy/Print Server, built-in controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, built-in controller, Xerox FreeFlow Print Server (800DCP), Xerox FreeFlow Print Server and DocuSP, Xerox DocuSP DSP5000
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Print Driver Installer for Mac 10-5

Apple Installer Package supporting 10.5. Includes Xerox printer discovery and print queue creation for quick setup and use.

  • Released: 08/19/2011
  • Version: 2.0.9
  • Size: 114.72 MB
  • Filename: Xerox_Mac10.7_Print_Drivers_2.0.9.dmg
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CentreWare for Unix AIX Driver

CentreWare for Unix (AIX) printer driver Important: To complete the installation refer to the "See Also" section below.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 16.81 MB
  • Filename: XeroxAIXpowerpcxpxx_4.30.28.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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CentreWare for Unix HPUX Driver

CentreWare for Unix (HPUX) printer driver Important: To complete the installation refer to the "See Also" section below.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 13.76 MB
  • Filename: XeroxHPUXXPXX_4.30.28.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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CentreWare for Unix Solaris version 2.6 and Higher Printer Driver

CentreWare for Unix (Solaris version 2.6 and higher) printer driver Important: To complete the installation refer to the "See Also" section below.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 10.84 MB
  • Filename: XeroxSolarisXPXX_4.30.28.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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Printer package for use with CentreWare for Unix installers

Printer package for use with CentreWare for Unix installers. Refer to the "See Also" section below for complete installation instructions.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 2009_11_11
  • Size: 32.27 MB
  • Filename: XeroxPrinterPkgXPXX_2009_11_11.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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CentreWare for Unix Linux i686 Driver

CentreWare for Unix (Linux i686) printer driver Important: To complete the installation refer to the "See Also" section below.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 10.48 MB
  • Filename: XeroxLinuxi686xpxx_4.30.28.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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CentreWare for Unix Solaris i386 Driver

CentreWare for Unix (Solaris i386) printer driver. Important: To complete the installation, refer to the "See Also" section below.

  • Released: 03/29/2010
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 13.94 MB
  • Filename: XeroxSolarisi386xpxx_4.30.28.tgz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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Linux CUPS Printing Package

PPD files for Linux and Unix operating systems using CUPS printing services.

  • Released: 01/23/2008
  • Size: 1.13 MB
  • Filename: LinuxCupsPrinterPkg.tar.gz
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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Driver Installer Package

Macintosh Installer Package for the Phaser 8500/8550, supporting 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5.

  • Released: 11/28/2007
  • Size: 2.80 MB
  • Filename: Xerox_Phaser_8500-8550_Printing_Software.dmg
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PostScript Driver

Windows 2000/XP/03/08/Vista/Win7 PostScript 32-bit driver for the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550. This driver uses the Add Printer Wizard and offers full support of the printer-specific features for the Phaser 8500/8550. Microsoft WHQL Certified.

  • Released: 10/29/2007
  • Version: 5.48.30
  • Size: 5.60 MB
  • Filename: 8550WinXP03V_PS_English.exe
  • Tags: PostScript, WHQL
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PostScript Driver

Windows 2000/XP/03/Vista/Win7 PostScript 64-bit driver for the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550. This driver uses the Add Printer Wizard and offers full support of the printer-specific features for the Phaser 8500/8550. Microsoft WHQL Certified.

  • Released: 10/29/2007
  • Version: 5.48.30
  • Size: 6.63 MB
  • Filename: 8550WinXP03V_PS_x64_English.exe
  • Tags: PostScript, WHQL
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8500/8550 Colon File for IBM RS6000

The colon8550a.tar file contains a PCL and postscript colon file along with a README and install script. These files will work in AIX 4.5 or later and support the 8500 as well as the 8550.

  • Released: 08/08/2006
  • Version: 1.a
  • Size: 44.54 KB
  • Filename: colon8550a.tar
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Legacy PostScript 64-bit Driver

Windows XP/03 PostScript driver installer for the Phaser 8500/8550. Select "Open" when prompted during the installation process. Microsoft WHQL certified.

  • Released: 03/27/2006
  • Version: 3.0.2.0
  • Size: 2.26 MB
  • Filename: 8500WinXP_03_AMD64_English.exe
  • Tags: PostScript
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PostScript Driver for NDPS

Windows 2000/XP/03 PostScript driver. This driver uses the Add Printer Wizard and offers full support of the printer specific features for the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550 color printer. This driver is supported in NDPS environment.

  • Released: 02/20/2006
  • Version: 2.16.2004
  • Size: 3.57 MB
  • Filename: 8500Win2kXP03_EnNDPS.exe
  • Tags: PostScript
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PostScript Printer Description Files (PPD)

Macintosh 9.x PostScript Printer Description Files (PPD's) for the Phaser 8500/8550.

  • Released: 06/30/2005
  • Size: 980.37 KB
  • Filename: 8500_8550_Mac9x_PPD.dmg
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PCL5c Driver

Windows 2000/XP/03 PCL5c driver. This driver uses the Add Printer Wizard and offers full support of the printer specific features for the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550 color printer. Microsoft WHQL Certified.

  • Released: 06/27/2005
  • Version: 6.25.2004
  • Size: 2.52 MB
  • Filename: 8500Win2kXP03_PCL5c_English.exe
  • Tags: PCL, WHQL
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Legacy PostScript Driver

Windows 2000/XP/03 PostScript driver. This driver uses the Add Printer Wizard and offers full support of the printer specific features for the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550 color printer. Microsoft WHQL Certified.

  • Released: 06/26/2005
  • Version: 11.9.2004
  • Size: 2.11 MB
  • Filename: 8500Win2kXP03_English.exe
  • Tags: WHQL, PostScript
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Windows PostScript PPD Driver Files - 32/64-bit

Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista PostScript driver files for the Xerox DocuPrint, DocuColor and Phaser products. This driver supports 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista/Windows 7 as well as 32-bit versions of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista/Windows 7.

  • Released: 08/19/2000
  • Size: 1.32 MB
  • Filename: 32_64bitw2kps.exe
  • Tags: PPD, PostScript
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Utilities & Applications

Utilities & Applications

Font Management Utility

Font Management Utility.

  • Released: 03/08/2016
  • Version: 2.3.3.47
  • Size: 3.18 MB
  • Filename: WinFMU_2.3.3.47_english.msi
  • Digital Front End: built-in controller
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Usage Analysis Tool for Xerox Printers

Usage Analysis Tool for Xerox printers. This tool allows system administrators to automatically track printer usage and obtain job accounting records.

  • Released: 10/01/2014
  • Version: 3.4.1.41
  • Size: 32.05 MB
  • Filename: UATSetup.exe
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Font Management Utility

Mac Font Management Utility Mac OS X 10.2 or later.

  • Released: 11/07/2011
  • Size: 11.79 MB
  • Filename: FontManagementUtility.dmg
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CentreWare Font Management Utility

This Macintosh utility allows you to download PostScript, PCL, or TrueType fonts to a printer.

  • Released: 05/19/2009
  • Version: 1.0.73
  • Size: 2.27 MB
  • Filename: Font_Management_Utility.dmg
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Utilities & Applications

Xerox Support Centre

This Xerox Support Centre application provides a central location for accessing the following information: * User manuals and video tutorials * Solutions to troubleshooting problems * Printer and supplies status * Supplies ordering and recycling * Answers to frequently asked questions

  • Released: 10/30/2007
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 3.01 MB
  • Filename: SupportCentre_English.exe
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Xerox File Downloader Utility

Xerox utility for downloading PostScript files or PostScript fonts to PostScript printers over any connection.

  • Released: 05/29/2007
  • Size: 108.03 KB
  • Filename: File_Downloader_Utility.exe
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Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)

Click the file link to visit the Xerox NDPS Gateway download page. Xerox NDPS Solution allows use of Novell NDPS with many models of Xerox printers .

  • Released: 01/31/2007
  • Filename: product_details.jsp
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Xerox CentreWare Web Device Management Software

Robust, easy-to-use, Web-based tool helps increase organizational efficiency by managing and reporting on all of the networked SNMP printers and multifunction devices across the entire enterprise-regardless of manufacturer.

  • Released: 10/29/2006
  • Filename: product_details.jsp
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Xerox MaiLinx Remote Internet Printing

Xerox MaiLinx Remote Internet Printing software. MaiLinx allows printing to one or more Xerox printers over the internet directly from Windows applications. The print jobs are sent via email.

  • Released: 10/05/2005
  • Version: 3.0
  • Size: 2.22 MB
  • Filename: MaiLinx_English.exe
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sRGB Display Color Table Update

The sRGB Display Color Table update improves the color quality when using both the sRGB Display and Automatic Tekcolor correction with Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers. The update is not necessary, but is recommended to improve image quality for JPEG type images.

  • Released: 07/25/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 598.84 KB
  • Filename: 85x0_RGB-Display-CT.zip
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Firmware

Firmware Warning: It is highly recommended to consult with your Network or System Administrator before performing any software (firmware) update. Some updates may cause the machine to become non-compliant and cease to work as intended with the environment in which it is installed.

Firmware

Phaser 8500/8550 Firmware Update

Firmware for the Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers. OS:4.354 / PS:4.12.10 / Eng:22.L0.4.12.10 / Net:30.34

  • Released: 02/08/2007
  • Version: 4.12.10
  • Size: 23.67 MB
  • Filename: Phaser_8500_8550_Update.dmg
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Phaser 8500/8550 Firmware Update

Firmware for the Phaser 8500 and 8550 printers. OS:4.354 / PS:4.12.10 / Eng:22.L0.4.12.10 / Net:30.34

  • Released: 01/30/2007
  • Version: 4.12.10
  • Size: 22.42 MB
  • Filename: 8500_8550_FW125.exe
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Color Profiles

Color Profiles

Phaser 8500 Pantone Color Calibrated Tables

These files are for the Phaser 8500 only.
Phaser 8500 PANTONE color calibrated look-up tables, charts and application library files (ACF, BCF, CLIB, AI).

  • Released: 10/10/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 11.09 MB
  • Filename: 8500_PANTONE.exe
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Phaser 8550 Pantone Color Calibrated Tables

These files are for the Phaser 8550 only.
Phaser 8550 PANTONE color calibrated look-up tables, charts and application library files (ACF, BCF, CLIB, AI).

  • Released: 10/10/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 11.09 MB
  • Filename: 8550_PANT.exe
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Phaser 8500 Pantone Color Calibrated Tables

These files are for the Phaser 8500 only.
Phaser 8500 PANTONE color calibrated look-up tables, charts and application library files (ACF, BCF, CLIB, AI).

  • Released: 10/10/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 11.29 MB
  • Filename: 8500_PANT.dmg
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Phaser 8550 Pantone Color Calibrated Tables

These files are for the Phaser 8550 only.
Phaser 8550 PANTONE color calibrated look-up tables, charts and application library files (ACF, BCF, CLIB, AI).

  • Released: 10/10/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 11.29 MB
  • Filename: 8550_PANT.dmg
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ICM Profile

Windows ICM Profile for the Phaser 8500/8850.

  • Released: 08/30/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 212.30 KB
  • Filename: Phaser8500_8550_ICM.exe
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ColorSync Profiles

Macintosh OSX ColorSync Profiles for the Phaser 8500/8550.

  • Released: 08/30/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 208.37 KB
  • Filename: 8500ColorSync.dmg
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ColorSync Profiles

Macintosh 9.x ColorSync Profiles for the Phaser 8500/8550.

  • Released: 08/30/2005
  • Version: NA
  • Size: 322.63 KB
  • Filename: 8500ColorSync.sea.hqx
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Other

Other

Driver Software Disclosure

  • Released: 10/29/2012
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 1.98 MB
  • Filename: UNIX.Disclo.zip
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Driver Software Disclosure

  • Released: 10/01/2012
  • Version: 4.30.28
  • Size: 10.31 MB
  • Filename: Software.Disclosure.Unix.Linux.2012.10.01.zip
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Apple Public Source License

Some software in this product is covered by the Apple Public Source License. This license gives customers the right to obtain a copy of the software and a copy of the License. This link gives you the opportunity to access the software and the license. Since the software is already part of the product downloading it will not enhance the product or provide any new capabilities. This is here simply to comply with the Apple Public Source License.

  • Released: 06/14/2005
  • Size: 20.20 KB
  • Filename: ApplePublicSourceLicense.txt
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Bluefish Encryption

Package containing related GNU components that can be downloaded.

  • Released: 02/02/2004
  • Size: 10.48 KB
  • Filename: bfsh-koc-18.zip
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