About This Manual

Read this manual to unpack, set up, and use the ColorSpan DisplayMaker Mach 12 digital color printers.

◆Chapter 1 shows you how to unpack and assemble the printer, and introduces you to its main features.

◆Chapter 2 shows you how to use the control panel.

◆Chapter 3 shows you how to install ink and media.

◆Chapter 4 shows you how to calibrate the printer.

◆Chapter 5 shows you how to maintain the printer.

◆Appendix A shows you how to troubleshoot common printing problems.

◆Appendix B lists the printer’s technical specifications.

For further information, refer to the following ColorSpan documentation:

◆Quick Start Guide - START HERE to set up and install a brand new ColorMark print server, and connect and configure printers to it.

◆DisplayMaker Mach 12 Site Preparation Guide - explains how to prepare your site for the printer’s arrival and installation.

◆DisplayMaker Mach 12 Watch Me First - a multimedia “how- to” guide on CD-ROM (available on VHS cassette from MacDermid ColorSpan Technical Services).

◆ColorSpan Print Server Documentation - the System Control User Guide and Printing Tools User Guides shows you how to print and RIP files through the ColorSpan print server. If the printer is connected to a non-ColorSpan print server (RIP), refer to the documentation that accompanies the server.

◆Release Notes and Update Notes - late-breaking information, update descriptions, and update instructions.

Further information about all ColorSpan products is also available over the Internet at the ColorSpan World Wide Web site at http://www.colorspan.com.

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