Apple 2400 manual Macintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter

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6When you see a message on your screen, follow the directions and insert the next disk.

The Installer ejects disks and asks you to insert others. Keep following the instructions on the screen until the installation is complete.

7When you see a message reporting that installation was successful, click Restart.

The Installer restarts your Macintosh.

The Macintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter 2400

If you have selected the Color StyleWriter 2400 printer in the Chooser but nothing prints, or you get a message that no Color StyleWriter 2400 is connected, one of the following conditions may be the cause:

mA plug is loose. Make sure that all cables are properly connected. See the instructions in Chapter 1 for setting up your Color StyleWriter 2400.

mYou may have indicated the wrong port in the Chooser. Open the Chooser and change the port selection. (If possible, check to see whether you plugged the printer into the computer’s printer port [[] or modem port [W], then make sure that you indicate the same port in the Chooser.)

mIf you are trying to use a shared printer connected to another Macintosh and the printer name isn’t listed in the Chooser, make sure that the other Macintosh is turned on and connected to the network. Also make sure that the printer is set up to be shared. Then try again to select the printer in the Chooser. See the instructions in “Sharing Your Printer With Other Users” in Chapter 2.

mIf you’re using a PowerBook computer with an internal modem, change the serial port setting to Normal or External. For details, see “Special Information for PowerBook Owners” in the section “Telling Your Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2400” in Chapter 1.

If you still can’t resolve the problem, the printer may not be working properly. See the information about service and support that comes with your printer.

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Contents Color StyleWriter2400 Apple Computer, Inc Contents Using Your Printer Maintaining Your PrinterTroubleshooting IndexCommunications regulation information Vcci statement Setting Up Your Printer Main features of the Color StyleWriterImportant safety instructions Watch for these situations, and if one occurs pull the plug Unpacking the printer System requirements Plugging in the printer Turning the printer on and off Installing the ink cartridge Raise the bright blue lever on the carrier Chapter Setting Up Your Printer Connecting the printer to your Macintosh Open the printer cover Adjust the internal paper selector Loading paper into the sheet feederChapter Green power light should be off Checking the print nozzlesInstalling your printer software If necessary, open the disk iconMore information about the Installer program Special information for PowerBook owners Telling your computer to use the Color StyleWriterWhat’s next? Using Your Printer Loading the sheet feeder Guide is too tightWait while the carrier moves to the center position Print material Maximum Special instructions Defining the page setup Dialog box, make the selections you wantPrinting a document To print a document, follow these stepsAdjusting color options Select your color optionsColor printing quirks Printing while you use your computer Chooser opensChecking your printer’s progress Then click Setup Sharing your printer with other usersClick OK to close the sharing setup dialog box Printing on a shared Color StyleWriter Make selections in the ChooserConnecting a Color StyleWriter 2400 to a LocalTalk network Choosing print materials Plain paperGlossy paper Premium coated paperBack-print film Quality TransparenciesSpeed CostMaintaining Your Printer Replacing ink tanks in the four-color ink cartridgeWhen to change ink tanks How to change ink tanksMaintaining Your Printer How to find ink cartridges When to replace the black-only ink cartridgeWhen to replace the four-color cartridge Replacing the ink cartridgeHow to replace the ink cartridge Peel the orange tape off the print head Now you can open any document you want and print it as usual Storing the ink cartridge you aren’t using Cleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerTroubleshooting Installation is unsuccessful Safety precautionsChooser doesn’t show the Color SW 2400 icon Removing items from your Fonts folder Using the Custom Installer Custom Install dialog box, click the first checkboxMacintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter Text appears in the Geneva font or prints jagged Paper is jammed Paper or envelopes feed improperlySee the previous section, Paper Is Jammed Lights indicate a problem Printer acts as if it’s working, but nothing is printed on Color StyleWriter 2400 won’t print a particular documentPrinter seems slow Images print poorly Messages appear on your computer screenColors skip or streak at the bottom Image is too light or too dark Ink smears when rubbedPages leave the printer smeared, blurred, or smudged Prints off center Printing appears on only part of the paperColors don’t look right on the printed Unwanted horizontal white lines or stripes appear Cleaning the print head Printing the test Image prints wavy or distorted Stains appear on printed pagesInk tanks and cartridges run out of ink too quickly General specifications Appendix a Technical InformationReplacement ink tanks for four-color ink cartridge Ink cartridgesStorage environment Power consumptionOperating environment Input electrical requirementsAppendix B Kinds of fontsBitmapped fonts PostScript fonts TrueType fonts QuickDraw GX imaging technology How TrueType fonts work with other kinds of fontsTrueType and bitmapped fonts Keeping two font versions available How the Macintosh looks for fonts TrueType and PostScript fontsWhere fonts are stored Suitcases Appendix B Styled fonts Common questions about fonts What does the term Apple classic fonts mean? What is font substitution? Appendix C Packing and Moving the Printer Close the cover Appendix D Working With ColorSync About ColorSync ColorSync profiles and color-matching methodsIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System