Apple 2400 manual Messages appear on your computer screen, Images print poorly

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Messages appear on your computer screen

Most messages that appear on your screen are self-explanatory. For example, they may tell you that the printer is out of paper or that the paper is jammed. Once you correct the problem, the message goes away.

Here are some other problems that on-screen messages might report:

The waste ink container in the printer is full.

From time to time, the printer deposits some ink into a waste container. In the rare event that the container becomes full, Apple recommends that you take the printer to an Apple-authorized service provider.

There is an error in the printer.

Check to make sure the cable is still connected to the printer and the computer. Also, the ink cartridge may not be seated properly. Turn on the printer and open the printer’s cover. Make sure the cartridge is inserted properly, and that the blue lever on the side of the carrier is firmly lowered to secure the cartridge in place.

Images print poorly

Most image problems are caused by problems with an ink cartridge or with your choice of paper. Don’t use the following types of paper:

merasable typing paper

mdamaged, wrinkled, or stapled paper

mmultipart forms (“carbonless carbons”)

For best print quality, use coated or glossy paper or back-print film. If you use plain paper, use 16- to 24-pound copier paper; 20-pound paper is recommended. Plain papers can vary widely. If you’re not happy with one kind of paper, try a different brand.

Colors skip or streak at the bottom of the page

If you’re not happy with the quality of printing near the bottom of a page, change the setting for the bottom margin to 0.8 inch.

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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 When to replace the black-only ink cartridge When to replace the four-color cartridgeHow to find ink cartridges 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 cartridgesPower consumption Operating environmentStorage 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