Xerox Phaser 8560DN Driver

The Xerox Phaser 8560DN driver connects your Windows PC to this network-ready color printer, allowing applications to send print jobs and access available printing options. It is useful when setting up the printer for the first time, connecting another computer to your office network, or troubleshooting problems after a Windows upgrade.

Key Features

• Network printing: Enables compatible Windows computers to send documents to the Xerox Phaser 8560DN over a configured local network.
• Print settings: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, orientation, tray selection, and automatic two-sided printing.
• Color and quality controls: Lets you adjust available output settings for everyday documents, presentations, and other color print jobs.
• Windows integration: Makes printer preferences accessible through Windows and supported applications, with options varying by driver package.

How to Install Xerox Phaser 8560DN Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Identify whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and confirm your system architecture. For Windows 10/11, check the package’s compatibility notes rather than assuming an older driver will work.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting your Xerox Phaser 8560DN driver download for Windows, review the supported operating systems and select the latest version that explicitly supports your setup. Choose a free download from a trusted source, preferably the manufacturer.
3. Prepare the printer. Turn on the Phaser 8560DN and connect it to your network. Make sure your computer can reach that network, and note the printer’s IP address if automatic detection is unavailable.
4. Install the driver. Extract the downloaded files if needed, run the installer, and follow the prompts. If no installer is included, use Windows printer settings to add the printer and select the extracted driver files when requested.
5. Verify printing. Open the printer’s preferences, check paper and duplex settings, and print a test page. If setup cannot find the device, try adding it by its IP address.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses printing errors, improves reliability, or supports changes to Windows. Before you update, review the release notes and keep a copy of the working driver so you can return to it if necessary.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Remove existing Phaser 8560/Xerox print queues and old Xerox drivers via Print Management, reboot, then run the Xerox Phaser 8560DN installer as administrator. Use the package matching your Windows version and architecture.
• Printer not detected on the network: Confirm the 8560DN has a valid IP and responds to ping. Add it using a Standard TCP/IP port with that IP or hostname; avoid WSD if discovery keeps failing.
• Driver/version conflicts: Delete duplicate 8560 queues and stale driver packages, clear the print spooler, then reinstall only one Xerox driver set. If Windows Update installs a generic driver, replace it with the Xerox Phaser 8560DN package.