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Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 3.x server

If you are setting up the printer for access by Macintosh computers on a NetWare 3.x network and this is the first time you are configuring ATPS, follow these instructions.

You can configure ATPS from the server console or by running RCONSOLE (remote console) from a client computer.

1At the console prompt, type load install

The Install utility starts, and a list of Installation Options appears.

2Select Product Options from the list and press Enter.

A list of product options appears. If the Macintosh NLM is installed and operating properly, a NW-MAC option will be available.

3Select the NW-MAC option and press Enter.

A list of configuration files appears.

4From the list, select the file SYS:\SYSTEM\ATPS.CFG and press Enter.

A prompt appears, asking if you want to create a new file.

5Type y and press Enter.

An empty window appears, providing an area in which to enter configuration information.

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Contents

Color LaserWriter 12/600PS Apple Computer, Inc Contents Overview 237 MaintenanceUsing Fonts With the Printer 227Detailed Contents Setting Up the Printer for Macintosh Users Contents Setting Up the Printer for Windows and NetWare Users Setting Up the Printer for Unix Users 129 Macintosh Users Windows and DOS Users 173201 Maintenance203 215243 Troubleshooting277 257267 Supplies 268 Working With ColorSync Problem that ColorSync solvesAbout ColorSync 292 How ColorSync works Using ColorSync 293 Diagnosing Problems for ServiceRadio and television interference FCC statementVcci statement DOC statementHow Much of This Book Do I Have to Read? Printer administrators and users Who does whatGetting new users started What the printer administrator should knowWhich chapters should I read? Set up the hardware and connect the printerChapter Computer Network interface and cable Add any hardware options Set additional printer parametersChapter Computer Utility name User’s computer Where to find information Solving problemsHelp new users get started Chapter Installing Options Chapter Setting Up the Printer forUnix Users Page Main features of the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PSFront view Anatomy of the printerAllow space to open the top for clearing paper jams Choosing a place for the printerImportant safety instructions Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS If possible, get another person to help you Unpacking the printerRemove the packing tape from the outside of the printer Chapter Installing the quick reference booklet Installing the fuser oil bottle Close the cover over the fuser oil bottle Install the oil bottlePush the transfer drum lever down and to the right This releases a locking mechanismOpen the disposal box cover Page Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS Chapter Slide the toner disposal box into place Now go on to install the toner cartridges Installing the toner cartridges Press the knob firmly Cartridge carousel cycle Turn gently until the carousel locks into a new positionDistribute the toner powder Insert the toner cartridge into the carousel Process is essentially the same for each cartridge Wait to install the printer optionsPaper cassette holds up to 250 sheets Loading paper into the paper cassettePrepare a stack of paper Slide the paper cassette out of the printerSlide the stack into the cassette Page Slide the cassette into the printer Port Network interface Computer Connecting the printerConnecting to an Ethernet network Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS What to do after connecting to an Ethernet network Connecting to a LocalTalk networkObtain a LocalTalk connecting kit Connect the printer to the network in one of these two ways What to do after connecting to a LocalTalk networkUse this method to connect a single Macintosh to the printer Connecting directly to a single MacintoshWhat to do after connecting to a single Macintosh Connecting to an IBM PC or compatible with a parallel cableObtain a parallel interface cable like this one Parallel interface cable Make sure the printer is turned off Connecting the power and turning on the printerPlug in the printer Press the power switch to turn the printer on Check the status lights Saving energyPort Mode Data Protocol Parallel AutoSelect Adjusting communication settingsStandard factory default settings for the parallel port Standard factory default settings for the other portsCustom settings for the other ports Why customize communication settings?How to customize communication settings Custom settings for the parallel portWhat to do next How to return to the default settingsSetting Up the Printer for Macintosh Users Before you begin Initial AppleTalk setupBefore you begin, make sure you have Make sure the printer software disks are locked Installing the software the printer administrator needsInstaller dialog box, click the Install button More information about the Installer programClose the Chooser Choosing the printer on the administrator’s computerWhat to do next Making sure everything is workingClick Print Changing printer settings with the Apple Printer Utility Chapter Click Open Printer Printer features window appearsOpening the Apple Printer Utility Double-click the Apple Printer UtilityQuitting the Apple Printer Utility You see a list of preferences Viewing printer informationNaming the printer You see a list of printer informationPanel that appears, type a new name To send the new name setting to the printer, click SendIdentifying the printer’s physical location You can type a description of the printer’s locationClick Add Sending fonts to the printerFonts panel appears Open the Fonts categoryFonts you add are gathered here until you click Send Choose Print Font Samples from the File menu Removing fontsPrinting font samples Click RemoveClick Initialize to proceed Initializing a hard disk connected to the printerTurning the startup pages on or off To send the startup page setting to the printer, click SendConserving energy You see a list of job default categories Setting paper-handling optionsOpen the Job Defaults category You see a list of network options Setting up job handlingTo send the settings to the printer, click Send Setting the printer’s error timeoutYou see a list of communication settings options Open the Communication Configuration categoryTo send the zone setting to the printer, click Send Setting the printer’s network zonesViewing the Ethernet address You can view the printer’s Ethernet address when neededOpen the Ethernet Address category Working with a NetWare network Open the NetWare Configuration categoryTo send the changes to the printer, click Send Drag the slider to change the printer’s subnet mask Changing TCP/IP configurationsTo send the changes to the printer, click Send Open the Port Configuration category Viewing and changing communication settingsYou cannot change LocalTalk setting Panel that appears, you can change settings if you need toRestarting the printer Sending PostScript files to the printerChoose Restart Printer from the Utilities menu Instructions for users Getting Macintosh users started using the printerSoftware for users Drag the Printer Disk 1 icon onto the icon of the folder Preparing a server so users can install over a networkDialog box opens to describe the installation Installing the printer software from the serverClick the Restart button What to do next System requirements NetWare UsersStart Windows Installing the software the printer administrator needsSelect the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS and click OK Click Express InstallationAdobe Printers control panel appears Click ContinueClick Restart Windows to have the changes take effect Another message tells you that installation is completeChoose how to proceed Click OK to clear the messageUsing Apple Print Monitor Installing software for Windows NTButton appears on the right side of the window Initial Apple Print Monitor for Windows setupOptions window that appears, make the selections you want Initial Novell NetWare setup Choosing an operating mode What to do next Command key Description Using PconsoleAt the DOS prompt, type Pconsole and press Enter Specifying a print serverUtility starts Log in to a file server from DOS on a client computerIf available, a list of print servers appears Assigning the operating modeExample Ethernet falls into the Other/Unknown category Printer Configuration menu for your printer appearsDefined Printers list appears Printer type list appearsPress Esc until Pconsole quits Press Ins to view a list of available queue serversTurn the printer off and then back on Setting Up the Printer for Windows and NetWare Users Log in to a file server from a DOS client PC If available, a list of available print servers appearsMenu of printer types appears Configuration window for the selected printer appearsConfiguration window appears for the selected printer Print Server Information menu appearsCreating a print queue Select Print Queues Assigned and press Enter Window appears, showing the printer configurationAssociating a print server with the print queue Select the printer you defined earlier and press EnterType load pserver printserver and press Enter Example Retype the password and press Enter Assigning a password for the print server optionalList of print servers appears Setting up client computers for network printing Setting up the PostScript printer driver for NetWareSetting Up the Printer for Windows and NetWare Users Opening and quitting the Apple Printer Utility Installing the Apple Printer Utility for WindowsPrinter preferences list appears Selecting the printerGiving the printer an AppleTalk name You can view information about your printerClick the triangle for the Printer Preferences category An X in a checkbox means the printer is set to printClick on the triangle for the Printer Preferences category Open the Energy Saving Delay category Printer’s Ethernet address appears For the NetWare Pserver setup For the NetWare Rprinter setup106 Chapter 107 Dialog box appears To add Type 1 fonts to your system Installed Type 1 fonts and Adobe Type ManagerInstalling Type 1 fonts Banner pages and NetWareChanging the size of the ATM font cache Removing Type 1 fontsTurning ATM off or on Set up the printer as described in , remembering to Setting Up the Printer for Unix UsersSecurity Initial TCP/IP setupWill these instructions work for my flavor of UNIX? Background informationAssigning an IP address to the printer Obtaining an IP address for the printerPrinterIPaddress printerIPname Printer IP name is the same name you used in steps 3 Ping printerIPname116 Chapter Preparing your own workstation for printing Printing a test Cleaning up the printcap file after testing the printerGetting Unix users started using the printer Configuring the printerMake an entry to each user’s /etc/printcap file Configuring HP-UX version Leave SAM Start the LP request scheduler by typing Enter information into the remote printer form, as followsRun the SAM utility by typing sam at the Unix prompt Repeat the steps in Configuring HP-UX VersionIf the test print doesn’t work If the test document doesn’t print, follow these stepsPrinter class Optional Enter information into the remote printer form as followsConfiguring IBM AIX version Form appears for you to define a remote printer Ps aux grep lpd 128 Chapter Installing Options Turn off and unplug the printer Installing the optional 250-sheet feederRemove the universal paper cassette from the feeder You don’t need to fill the cassette with paper at this timeRemove the paper cassette from the printer 132 Chapter Insert the locking connectors Locking connectors secure the printer to the feeder134 Chapter For instructions, see Chapter Adjusting the side marginInstalling the 250-sheet universal cassette Connecting external hard disks Connecting a previously used hard diskAdding hard disks Setting the Scsi ID number Connecting multiple external hard disks Connecting a single external hard diskTurn off the printer and all hard disks connected to it Adding an internal hard disk Copper-foil end Metal surface Attach the cable here Initializing hard disks Increasing the printer RAM Installing RAM Amount of memory Slot J10 Slot J11 Megabytes 147 J10 Paper Out and Paper Jam lights blinking Choose the Chooser from the File menu Configuring your software for new printer optionsConfiguring the Macintosh printer software Chooser dialog box appearsClick Configure Printer Setup dialog box appearsFeatures dialog box appears Configuring the printer from an IBM PC or compatibleSetup dialog box, click the Features button Chapter Macintosh Users TroubleshootingChapter Unix Users Loading Paper Page Macintosh Users Installing the printer software Printer software More information about the Installer program Selecting and setting up the printer Stopped icon indicates you have stopped the print queue Determining the status of a printer by looking at its iconSelect the printer using its desktop printer icon Switching between printersClick the icon of the desktop printer you want to use Choose Page Setup from the File menu Select a new printer using the ChooserSelecting page setup options Setup dialog box appearsWhen you’ve made your choices, click OK Printing documents Choose Print from the File menu Printing a cover page automaticallyPrint dialog box appears Cover page will print each time you print your documentPrinting color and grayscale documents Click OK Click Print in the Print dialog box Reporting printing errorsChoose On, Off, or Printer’s Default Turning tray switching on or offPrinting transparencies Changing the Print Quality modePrinting while using the computer for other work Double-click the desktop printer icon you’re interested Monitoring and controlling background printingChoose what you’d like to do Using the Apple Printer Utility Windows and DOS Users Installing the Windows printer software 175 Exit from the installer 177 Printing from Windows applications Setting printer driver optionsSelect the options you want and click Print This command usually displays the Print Setup dialog box Opening the printer Setup dialog box from the Control PanelOpening the printer setup dialog box from your application Opening the printer Setup dialog box from the Print ManagerSelecting printer options in the Setup dialog box Additional printer options PostScript 183 Fonts 185 Features Job Control Watermark Edit Watermark Downloading fonts Printers dialog box appears Downloading fonts manually to RAM or to the hard diskFont Downloader dialog box appears You are returned to the Setup dialog boxDialog box opens Using a hard diskClick Device Installer Adding a hard disk to the device listClick Add New You return to the Device Installer dialog boxAnother dialog box opens If it’s an internal hard disk, the Scsi number isClick the Fonts tab Click Font Downloader Initializing the hard diskClick Other Printing to a PostScript file Connect dialog box appears Using the driver to print to a PostScript fileChanging your printer setup to print to a PostScript file Driver Setup dialog box appearsDialog box appears that asks you to name the file Restoring your printer setup optionsPrinting to a PostScript file Your program’s Print dialog box appearsDOS notes Using the Apple Printer Utility for WindowsCapturing a print queue for DOS printing Unix Users Example for lpr Printing from a Unix workstation to the printerLoading Paper Automatic or manual printing with the printer Choosing paperUsing the standard paper cassette Opening the multipurpose tray Using the multipurpose trayPlacing paper and transparencies in the multipurpose tray Loading three-hole punched paper in the multipurpose tray Tips for avoiding problemsLoading letterhead paper in the multipurpose tray Loading transparencies in the multipurpose tray Use only transparencies recommended Set the length guide to match your paper’s length Loading the optional 250-sheet universal cassetteInsert your paper within the guides Set the size guide on the front to match your paper’s sizeMaintenance Safety first Precautions during maintenance Low toner Regular maintenanceLow fuser oil Toner disposal box is full Photoconductor cartridge is wearing out Cleaning the exterior Fuser needs replacementCleaning the density sensor and separation discharger wire 224 Chapter Maintenance Cleaning the paper pickup area Clearing Paper jams Checking the indicator lights for paper jams Checking for and clearing paper jams Gently remove the jammed paper Clearing paper from the paper pickup area231 Any paper that is misaligned Push this lever Clearing paper from the transfer drumIf it’s open, close the face-up output tray Clearing paper from the fuserClose the fuser access door and resume printing Open the fuser access door Remove the jammed paperClearing paper from the optional feeder General print quality problems Fixing Image ProblemsPrint is faded Blank areas appear in an area that should be printed Spots or blotches appear on printed pagesVertical lines black or blank appear on consecutive pages Spots, blotches, or blank areas appear on consecutive pagesPrints completely blank Prints completely blackSome printed segments in a page appear faded Flakes of toner come off the printed Stains appear on the back of a printedWhite gap appears between adjacent color Color print quality problemsHorizontal bands appear on the printed You cannot get smooth color gradients in printed pagesDrop-outs appear on legal-size paper Text or objects on the page are blurryProblems covered in other places TroubleshootingCan’t close the printer’s door Can’t communicate with the printerCan’t find the printer driver icon in the Chooser Macintosh troubleshootingCan’t turn the toner carousel Chooser does not appear in the Apple K menuAn X appears over the desktop printer icon Options don’t appear in the Print dialog box An out of memory message appears when you try to printBackground printing is disabled Apple Printer Utility can’t find an external hard diskMessage on the screen says the printer can’t print Nothing is printed no paper comes out of the printerSometimes printing the first page takes longer than I expect IBM PC or compatible troubleshootingMy printer driver settings are ignored Novell NetWare troubleshooting Unix troubleshootingCan’t ping the printer by IP name or IP address Rarp server is not responding Bootp server is not respondingThese changes affect all print jobs from now on Density control panelIII Page Appendix a Technical Information and Printer Supplies SpecificationsMarking engine Controller Printer fonts True 600 dpi printer60,000 pages 10,000 pagesSuggested paper brands DimensionsHeight Width Depth Paper sizes and capacityApproximately 110 lb kg Environmental informationAcoustic noise Wait timesApproximately 42 W meets EPA Energy Star Power consumptionAbout PostScript Printer Description PPD files Voltage requirementsAppendix a Ozone emission RAM upgrade specificationsSimm dimensions Simm sizes and speeds Size Configuration SpeedThese are the factory default settings Communication settingsRight switch position Following list includes both standard and optional parts AccessoriesPart number Reorder number SuppliesAppendix B Setting Up the Printer As an Atps Remote Printer Configuring Atps for the first time on a NetWare 4 server Insert the following line after the load afp statement NetWare for Macintosh Configuration screen appearsWindow appears, displaying the file’s contents Select the Perform Lookup option and press EnterType y and press Enter Configuring Atps for the first time on a NetWare 3.x serverList of configuration files appears Prompt appears, asking if you want to create a new fileSelect the SYS\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.NCF file and press Enter List of configuration files reappearsPrompt appears, asking if you want to save your changes Press Esc to quit editingList of configuration files appears New configuration is immediately available Kinds of fonts Appendix C Using Fonts With the PrinterBitmapped 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 TrueType and PostScript fonts How the Macintosh looks for fontsWhere fonts are stored Suitcases Appendix C Styled fonts What kind of fonts should I buy? Why don’t all of my fonts appear in the Fonts menu?Common questions about fonts Here are some questions that often come up about fontsWhat does the term Apple classic fonts mean? What’s a downloadable font? What is font substitution?Appendix D Working With ColorSync Problem that ColorSync solvesHow ColorSync works About ColorSyncUsing ColorSync Appendix E Packing and Moving the Printer Move the transfer drum lever to the right Plug prevents loose toner from leaking out of the box Remove the photoconductor cartridge Remove the fuser oil bottle Remove all the fuser oil from inside the printer Insert the shipping screw into the printer Appendix F Replacing the Fuser Important Wait 10-15 minutes to let the fuser cool down Replacing the fuserTurn off the printer and unplug it 305 Screws do not come off 307 Appendix F With the screwdriver, tighten the two locking screws Reattach the fuser access door Reattach the fuser door strap Replacing the transfer drum cleaning unit Pull the paper pickup unit out Remove the connector cover 313 Appendix F 315 Appendix F Remove the cover Unlock and remove the used air filter Replacing the air and ozone filtersInsert the new air filter and lock it in place 319 Replacing the separation discharger unit 321 Appendix F Appendix G Diagnosing Problems for Service Normal power-on status panel behavior Paper Out and Paper Jam lights both flash Two hardware problems you may be able to fixOut of paper Paper jams Regular maintenance 329 Toner disposal box is full 331 Fuser needs replacement Problem with internal random-access memory RAM Problem with the toner carousel Appendix H Removing the Macintosh Desktop Printing Software Appendix H When you finish, click the close box See also fonts IndexIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Unix Index Apple Publishing System