Xerox BR27850 User Manual

Version 2.4
November 2020

Xerox® Smart
Start

User Guide

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Document Version: 2.4 (November 2020).

What is Xerox® Smart Start Software?

Xerox Smart Start is an end user installer designed to get users printing and scanning with
Xerox® printers as quickly as possible. Xerox Smart Start discovers available printers, allows
users to choose which printer they want to install, downloads the best driver from Xerox.com,
and then creates a printer. Xerox Smart Start can also upgrade existing Xerox printers if new
drivers are available.

Xerox Smart Start is a stand-alone installer and is not installed on your PC. Just download the .exe from
Xerox and run it.

Xerox Smart Start supports Microsoft’s Type 3 and Type 4 print systems. Xerox Smart Start can install the
Xerox V3 Global Print driver or the V4 product specific driver and supporting companion applications.
Xerox Smart Start can also install Xerox TWAIN and WIA scan drivers.

Who is Xerox Smart Start Software for?

Xerox Smart Start is designed for users who are not sure which print driver to install. Xerox Smart Start also
supports users that are more technical. It allows them to pick which print driver to install, and will make
recommendations on which driver provides the best experience.

Where can I find Xerox Smart Start?

Xerox Smart Start is available on the support web page of all supported Xerox products.

Who is Xerox Smart Start for?

Xerox Smart Start is designed for users who are not sure which print driver to install. Xerox Smart Start also
supports users that are more technical. It allows them to pick which print driver to install, and will make
recommendations on which driver provides the best experience.

How does Xerox Smart Start work?

PRINTE R DISCOVERY

Xerox Smart Start will first search the local subnet for supported Xerox printers using SNMP. It will also
detect subnets used by a user’s existing printers and searches those networks for new printers.

Xerox Smart Start also allows users to search for specific network printers using hostname or IP address.