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Treatise: Xerox Phaser 3155 Driver — Architecture, Installation, Troubleshooting, and Optimization

For macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS 14 (Sonoma):

  1. Download the macOS driver package from Xerox (usually a .dmg file).
  2. Open the DMG and run the .pkg installer.
  3. Follow the prompts, granting permission in System Preferences > Security & Privacy if necessary.
  4. After installation, go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
  5. Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax.
  6. Your Phaser 3155 should appear. Select it and use the "Xerox Phaser 3155" driver (not AirPrint or Generic).
  7. If the Xerox driver isn’t listed, try Generic PCL Laser Printer — basic printing will work, but you lose advanced features.

Xerox Phaser 3155 driver — Quick guide

2. Where to Download the Driver

Always download drivers directly from the official Xerox website to avoid malware or corrupted files.

  1. Navigate to the Xerox Support page.
  2. Search for "Phaser 3155."
  3. Navigate to the "Downloads" or "Drivers" section.
  4. Select your operating system from the dropdown menu.
  5. Look for files labeled "Printer Installer" or "PCL Driver."

Note: If you do not see your specific operating system listed (e.g., Windows 11), try using the Windows 10 or Windows 7 version, as these often work backward-compatible. xerox phaser 3155 driver

How to use the built-in Windows PCL driver:

  1. Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Add a printer.
  2. Select "The printer that I want isn’t listed."
  3. Choose "Add a local printer."
  4. Select "Use an existing port" (USB001 for USB).
  5. In the driver list, select Xerox as the manufacturer.
  6. Look for "Xerox Phaser 3110" or "Xerox Phaser 3250" — these often work perfectly with the 3155.
  7. If those fail, choose "HP LaserJet 4" (a universal fallback for PCL printers).

This generic method will handle basic printing but will disable advanced features like duplex printing (if available) and toner saver modes. Download the macOS driver package from Xerox (usually a

4. macOS installation

  1. Download the macOS driver from Xerox (if available – old version may require Apple Software Update).
  2. Open System Settings → Printers & Scanners.
  3. Click Add Printer → select your Xerox 3155.
  4. If no driver appears, choose Generic PCL Printer or install Gutenprint (covers many old printers).

Q: Is the Xerox Phaser 3155 driver compatible with Windows 11?

A: Not officially, but most users report success by downloading the Windows 10 64-bit driver and installing it in Windows 10 compatibility mode. Xerox Phaser 3155 driver — Quick guide 2

5. The Xerox Global Print Driver (GPD)

If you are in a managed print environment or cannot find a specific driver for your OS, consider using the Xerox Global Print Driver. This is a universal driver designed to work with most Xerox printers. It offers a "Xerox Desktop" experience and often solves compatibility issues for newer operating systems that have dropped support for legacy hardware.

For Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora:

  1. Install CUPS if not present: sudo apt install cups (Debian) or sudo dnf install cups (Fedora).
  2. Connect the printer via USB.
  3. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:631 (CUPS web interface).
  4. Go to Administration > Add Printer (login with sudo credentials).
  5. The printer should appear as “Xerox Phaser 3155” or “Unknown USB Device.”
  6. When choosing the driver, select Generic PCL 6/PCL XL Printer.
  7. For better performance, download the Foo2zjs driver (open-source) which has specific PCL 6 optimizations for Xerox.
  8. Complete setup and print a test page.