Xerox Phaser 3020 Installation [Simple Guide]

Xerox Phaser 3020 is a compact monochrome laser printer that comes in an attractive design. The printer installation involves unboxing, loading print media, and installing the printer soft-ware. For detailed instructions about the Xerox Phaser 3020 installation, go through the steps given on this page.

Xerox Phaser 3020 Installation Unboxing Setup

To perform the Xerox Phaser 3020 Installation printer setup, you must first start with the Hardware setup.

Xerox Phaser 3020 Installation
  • First, unpack your printer from the package and take out the following box contents.
  • CD-ROM
  • power cord
  • USB cable
  • User guide
  • Remove all the protective tapes and covers from the printer.
  • Open the front door and then the top cover.
  • Take out the toner cartridge from the printer.
  • Remove the orange protective part from the cartridge.
  • Refix the toner cartridge into the printer and close the top cover.
  • Slide the paper guides apart inside the paper input tray.
  • Fan a paper stack and load it into the tray.
  • Adjust the paper stack with the paper guides.
  • Next, connect your printer to an electrical outlet using the supplied power cord.
  • Press the Power button to turn on your printer.
  • Once your printer is ready, install the printer software on your computer using the CD-ROM that comes along with the printer package.
  • After installing the printer driver, verify the printer functionality.

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XEROX PHASER 3020 PRINTER DRIVER DOWNLOAD

The driver for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer is available on the CD-ROM that comes along with the printer package. If it is not available, click the Driver Download button on this page to download the driver to your computer. Alternatively, you can get the driver from the official Xerox site by following these steps.

  • On your computer, open the default browser and visit the official Xerox site.
  • Input your printer's model number in the search field and hit the Enter key.
  • Click the printer model in the search result and go to the Drivers & Downloads tab.
  • Check if your OS version is correctly detected in the Platform drop-down menu.
  • Select the required printer driver from the displayed list.
  • Select the checkbox located beside the I agree to the Terms and Conditions message and then click the red Download button.
  • Open the Downloads folder on your computer and verify if the driver file was com-pletely downloaded.
 

XEROX PHASER 3020 PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION

  • You can install the printer driver on your computer using the provided CD-ROM or downloaded driver package.
  • For Windows, click Yes if the device prompts for User Account Control while running the setup file.
  • For Mac, enter the administrator password in the required field and click Continue.
  • In the driver installation wizard, agree to the EULA and choose your connection type.
  • Based on your connection type, follow the on-screen instructions and establish the con-nection between your printer and computer.
  • Finish the driver installation and print a test page to verify if your computer can com-municate to your printer.
 

XEROX PHASER 3020 MANUAL

The manual for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer is provided during the first-time printer pur-chase. If the manual is not available, click the Manual Download button on this page and save it to your computer. Alternatively, you can get the manual from the official Xerox site by follow-ing these steps.

  • On your computer, open the default browser and visit the official Xerox site.
  • Enter your printer's model number in the search field and hit the Enter key.
  • Click the printer model in the search result and go to the Documentation section.
 
  • If necessary, select the desired language from the Language drop-down menu.
  • Choose the required manual from the displayed list and click the red Download button.
  • Now, the manual should be downloaded and saved to your Downloads folder.
 

XEROX PHASER 3020 WIFI SETUP

You can connect any wireless device to your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer as it supports wireless connectivity. You can easily perform the Wi-Fi setup for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer using the following methods.

  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Xerox Easy Wireless Setup
 
  • WPS Push Button method

To know more about the Wi-Fi setup, keep reading the instructions on this page.

XEROX PHASER 3020 WIFI SETUP ANDROID

You can connect any wireless device to your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer as it supports wireless connectivity. You can easily perform the Wi-Fi setup for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer using the following methods.

Using Wi-Fi Direct:

  • To begin with, turn on your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer and connect it to your computer via a USB cable.
  • Next, open the default browser on your computer.
  • Enter your printer's IP address in the URL field and hit the Enter key to access your Xer-ox CWIS.
  • If prompted, enter your login credentials.
  • Click on Properties and then select Network Settings.
  • Click on the Wi-Fi link and select Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Select On for Wi-Fi Direct and input the following details.
  • Device name
  • IP address
  • Activate or deactivate the group owner
  • Network key
  • Next, select Apply and click OK.

Connecting your Android using Wi-Fi Direct:

  • Once you have enabled Wi-Fi Direct for your printer, turn on Wi-Fi on your Android de-vice.
  • Search for your printer's name and tap on it.
  • Input the network key you have configured in the Xerox CWIS.
  • Wait until your Android device is connected to your printer's Wi-Fi.
  • After completing the above steps, print a document remotely from your Android phone to the Xerox Phaser 3020 printer.

XEROX PHASER 3020 WIFI SETUP MAC

Installing the printer driver:

  • If your Mac supports CD or DVD drives, insert the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer into your Mac's CD/DVD drive.
  • Otherwise, download the CUPS driver for your Mac from the official Xerox site.
  • Run the driver installation wizard and choose your installation type.
  • Install the required software by selecting them in the driver installation wizard.
  • Select the Configuration of Wireless Network option as your connection type and click Continue.
  • Click on Add Printer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Select the Add Easy Printer Manager to Dock option and click Close after completing the installation.

Adding Xerox Phaser 3020 to your Mac:

  • Verify that your Mac and the Xerox Phaser 3020 printer are connected to the same wireless network.
  • On your Mac, click the Apple menu and select the System Preferences option.
  • Click on Print & Scan in the System Preferences window.
  • Next, click the Add icon at the bottom-left corner of the Printers list.
  • If your printer has been detected automatically, select it from the list and click the Add button.
  • Otherwise, go to the IP tab and enter your printer's IP address in the required field.
  • Fill in the necessary details and click the Add button to add your printer to the Mac computer.

XEROX PHASER 3020 PRINT FROM IPHONE

AirPrint is a feature on iOS devices that allows for driverless printing. To print any document from your iPhone to the Xerox Phaser 3020 printer, follow these steps.

Enabling AirPrint on CWIS:

  • Turn on your printer and then connect it to your computer using a standard USB cable.
  • On your computer, open the default browser and enter your printer's IP address in the URL field.
  • Hit the Enter key to access your Xerox CentreWare Internet Services (CWIS).
  • If prompted, enter your login credentials.
  • Click on Properties –> Network Settings –> AirPrint.
  • Click the Enable button to enable the AirPrint feature for your printer.
  • If prompted, enter your printer's name and location.
  • Click on Apply to save the settings and then restart your printer.

Printing a document using the AirPrint feature:

  • Load a paper stack into the paper input tray of your printer.
  • Connect your printer and iPhone over a wireless network.
  • On your iPhone, open the document you wish to print.
  • Tap the Action icon and select the Print option.
  • Touch the Select Printer button and select your printer's name from the list.
  • Choose the required print settings and tap the Print button to print your document using AirPrint.

XEROX PHASER 3020 TONER REPLACEMENT

You are advised to replace the toner cartridge of your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer when the Toner LED is solid orange.

  • To begin with, open the top cover and then take out the toner cartridge.
  • Unpack the new toner cartridge from the package.
  • Remove the protective tapes from the toner cartridge.
  • Gently shake the toner cartridge to distribute the ink inside it evenly.
  • Load the new toner cartridge into the printer and close the top cover.

Now, the Toner light should be out and the printer status light should be lit solid green.

Xerox Phaser 3020 Installation

XEROX PHASER 3020 TROUBLESHOOTING

Is your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer not responding? Then, troubleshoot your printer issues to con-tinue printing normally. In most cases, restarting the printer itself is enough to fix the common errors. Some common errors like paper jams, printer offline, and wireless connection issues are due to incomplete installation and improper maintenance of the printer. If you are stuck while troubleshooting your printer issues, click the Call button on this page and contact us for assis-tance in resolving them.

XEROX PHASER 3020 FACTORY RESET

Resetting the printer to factory defaults will erase all the previously configured settings. It is recommended to perform the factory reset when no troubleshooting steps resolve your printer issues. Download the resetter for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer from your computer browser. Connect your printer and computer via a USB cable or over a wireless network. Run the reset-ter to restore all the settings to factory defaults.

XEROX PHASER 3020 NOT PRINTING

  • If your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer is not printing any documents, check for any jammed paper inside the paper path.
  • Before you resolve the paper jam error, turn off your printer.
  • Open the printer's front cover and check for the jammed paper. If you detect any, re-move that from your printer without damaging the internal parts.
  • To avoid the paper jam issue in the future, fan the paper stack before loading it into the tray and make sure not to adjust the paper stack tightly with the paper guides.
  • Next, check the connection between your printer and computer.
  • On your computer, open the print application and select the Print option from the File menu.
  • Click on Properties and verify the print settings.
  • Save the configured print settings and print your document to check if the problem has been resolved.
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FIX FIRMWARE RESET XEROX PHASER 3020

To reset the FIX Firmware of your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer, follow these steps.

 
  • First, open the ink cartridge access door and remove the chip from the toner cartridge.
  • Next, turn on your printer by pressing the Power button.
  • Press the Stop button and then hold it for at least 4 seconds to print the Configuration Report.
  • Press the Stop button and then hold it for at least 6 seconds to print the Supplies In-formation Report.
  • From the printed reports, identify your printer's model number, series number, chip car-tridge, and firmware version.
  • Next, press and hold down the WPS and Power buttons simultaneously to put your printer in Download Mode.
  • Download the FIX Firmware resetter for your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer from the browser.
  • If prompted, enter your firmware version and other details from the report printed ear-lier.
  • When your printer is in Download Mode, run the downloaded resetter.
  • Once the firmware installation is complete, refix the chip into the toner cartridge and restart your printer.

XEROX PHASER 3020 RED LIGHT ERROR

AirPrint is a feature on iOS devices that allows for driverless printing. To print any document from your iPhone to the Xerox Phaser 3020 printer, follow these steps.

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  • If your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer status indicator is lit up in red color, then the printer's cover is opened.
  • To get the indicator light back to its original color, close the cover.
  • Also, check whether you have loaded the paper tray with a paper stack.
  • Sometimes, the status indicator will glow red when the manual duplex job is printing. In such cases, complete printing the double-sided documents.
  • If the LED status indicator is blinking red, press the WPS button on your router to estab-lish the wireless connection.
  • If the problem persists, restart your printer and perform the WPS Push Button method to complete the wireless setup.

XEROX PHASER 3020 DRIVER IS UNAVAILABLE

You may get the 'Driver is unavailable' error message when you access the printer driver after updating your computer to Windows 10. This error also occurs if you are probably missing some updates or running an incompatible driver. To fix this error, carry out these solutions.

Solution 1: Update your Windows OS

  • On your Windows 10 computer, click the Start menu and then select the Settings icon at the bottom to open the Settings app.
  • Alternatively, press the Windows + I shortcut keys to open the Settings app.
  • Click the Update & Security tab in the Settings window.
  • Select the Windows Update tab from the left-side panel and click on Check for up-dates.
  • If Windows detects any available updates, it will install them automatically.
  • After completing the update, reboot your computer and check if the problem has been resolved.

Solution 2: Reinstall the printer driver

  • First, launch the Run command box by pressing Windows + R.
  • Type 'devmgmt.msc' in the Run dialog box and hit Enter to open the Device Manager.
  • Locate your printer driver from the displayed list and give a right-click on it.
  • Select the Uninstall device option and click Uninstall again to confirm your action.
  • Once you are done removing the installed driver from your computer, download the latest printer driver from the official Xerox site.
  • Run the driver installation wizard and follow the on-screen prompts.
  • Finish installing the printer driver and then restart your computer.
  • Now, the 'Driver is unavailable' error on your Xerox Phaser 3020 printer should be fixed.