Introduction | Tektronix 220i, 220e specification

1Introduction

Phaser 220 printers work with Macintosh computers, IBM Personal Computers and compatibles, and various workstations. You can print from several computers at the same time because the Phaser 220 printers support simultaneous input through serial, parallel, and LocalTalk ports. With the Phaser 220i, an optional Ethernet interface provides Ethernet connectivity with EtherTalk and Novell NetWare protocols. The TCP/IP protocol is also available by purchasing an additional option.

The Phaser 220i also provides a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) port, which allows you to attach an external hard disk for additional font storage.

Phaser 220 printers let you make color prints from a variety of software applications since they incorporate Adobe's PostScript Level 2 software (based on Adobe PostScript code revision 2013) and accept HP-GL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language) ﬁles. Also, the printer can accept monochrome PCL5 (Printer Command Language) ﬁles. The Phaser 220 printer interfaces can automatically switch between all of the three supported languages: PostScript, HP-GL, and PCL5.

The Phaser 220i has 39 resident PostScript fonts; the Phaser 220e has 17 resident PostScript fonts, upgradable to 39. Both printers have PCL5 fonts resident. The printers accept the following types of fonts:

■Adobe Type 1

■Adobe Type 3

■TrueType

■A variety of user-deﬁned fonts

To order supplies such as paper, transparencies, or color transfer rolls, refer to the supplies information sheet that is shipped with the printer and contact your local dealer or, in the U.S.A., call Tektronix at 1-800-835-6100.

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Tektronix 220i, 220e user manual Introduction

Contents

Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Page Users safety summary Terms in manual CautionTerms on product Caution Page Contents Printing Troubleshooting Caring for Your PrinterSupplies Vii Front and Rear Panels Technical Notes Expanding Your Printing SystemMoving Your Printer Index Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Introduction Chapter Introduction Getting Set Up Setting up the printerConnecting the printer Installing a driver on your computer Setting up the printer What you get with your printer Transfer Installing the optional lower tray assembly 8869-18 Removing the packing material from inside the printer Install the transfer roll Adding paper or transparencies Fan the paper or transparencies 10Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers 8869-4 8869-5 Connecting the printer Printer ports LocalTalk connection Connecting the printer to a single computer using LocalTalk Phaser Phaser 220e Parallel connection Baud rate settings for Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Phaser 220iPhaser 220e8869-13Printer Baud rate Switch setting Serial connection Getting Set Up Ethernet connection Phaser 220i only Connecting the power and turning on the printer Front panel at power-up Rear panel at power-up Sample prints When the printer is ready for operation Startup Installing a driver on your computer Phaser 220 drivers and utilities diskettesPC users Microsoft Windows Interface Select LPT1 or LPT2COM1 or COM2 Network button DOS Macintosh users Other software requirements Turning off the sample prints Turning off the startupWorkstation users Setting up PC ports DOS Parallel port setup Serial port setup Mode COM19600,N,8,1,PMode COM11200,N,8,1,P What next? Printing Printing from a Macintosh Printing Printing from a PC Windows Printing from a PC DOS Printing from a workstation Margins and print area Perforated paper and transparencies10.6 200 mm 287 mm Non-perforated plain paper 200 mm 271 mm Using two paper trays Recommended paper tray selectionsUse Upper or Lower tray Selecting driver features Getting information on printing from speciﬁc applications Print modes Using a printer driver or a utility ﬁle Color correction Fonts Resident typefaces PostScript Font upgrade Phaser 220e Installing Macintosh screen fontsResident typefaces PCL5 Downloading fonts Enabling and disabling automatic language switching Default printer port settingsPrinter languages PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5 Port Language Changing the HP-GL default settings HP-GL default settingsParameter Default setting Printing with HP-GL Why should I use perforated paper? Printing hintsGetting the largest printed picture How long does it take to make a print? Importance of cleaning Caring for Your PrinterOverview When to clean Cleaning kit Cleaning the printer with every transfer roll change Cleaning the thermal head and transfer roll guide Cleaning the paper-feed rollers Cleaning the paper-pick rollers 8869-15 8869-33 8869-43 Cleaning the printer every 5000 prints Cleaning the transfer roll sensor pad 8869-34 Cleaning the drum Cleaning the exit rollers Page Supplies Always use Tektronix suppliesOrdering information Supplies kits Using plain paper ColorCoat transfer roll Use the correct paper tray for plain-paper printing Plain-paper startup kitPaper trays and media types Tray Media Recommended paper types Paper Basis weight Recommended paper types Handling supplies Removing a used transfer roll Supplies Troubleshooting Clearing transfer roll jams Clearing paper jams To remove paper from the drum 8869-38 Problems and solutions If you cant make a printPrinter not operating Echo %! port Echo SHOWPAGECTRL-D port Echo %! LPT1 Printer doesnt appear in the Chooser Ready light blinks, but the ﬁle does not printMedia light blinks, and no print is produced Print job does not ﬁnish the printer times out Media problems Frequent paper-picking errorsYou feel resistance when installing the paper tray Frequent paper jams Problems with image size and position Print quality problems Streaks or spots Black-and-white instead of color Startup page prints even though it is disabled Error messages on the startupMessage Description Use the printer’s rear panel DIP switches Generating the conﬁguration Whom to call for help HAL Highly Automated Library Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 16Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Rear panel Phaser 220e Front and Rear Panels Rear panel DIP switches Phaser 220e Phaser 220e rear panel DIP switchesPhaser 220e DIP Switches 2, 3, Switch Function Settings Rear panel Phaser Phaser Rear panel DIP switches Phaser Phaser 220i rear panel DIP switches Phaser 220i DIP Switches 2, 3, Phaser 220i DIP Switches 8 Front panel Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Indicator Blinking Off Technical Notes Printer portsParallel port Appendix Parallel port signal descriptions Signal name Pin # Return Description Source Default serial port settings Serial port Serial port signals Serial port signal descriptionsSignal name Pin number Printer I/O Description Speciﬁcations Dimensions with lower tray assembly PrintingPrint speed paper-marking speed Media type With Black With 3-Color Transfer roll ColorCoat Safety and emissions standards Standard transfer roll capacities Technical Notes 8Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Upgrade kits Expanding Your Printing System Memory conﬁgurations for Phaser 220 printers Memory Phaser Phaser 220eAdvantages of adding memory Adding a hard disk for font storage Phaser 220i only Compatible hard disksRequirements for adding a hard disk 4Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Connecting one disk Connecting multiple disks Moving Your Printer Changing the line voltage Repacking your printer Moving Your Printer C Page Regulatory Information Declaration of conformity FCC Class B device for 115 VAC equipment Material Safety Data Sheet Section I Product identiﬁcationSection II Information on ingredients Trade name and Tektronix part number Section III Hazards identiﬁcation Section IV First aid measuresSection V Fire ﬁghting measures Section VI Accidental release measures Section Viii Exposure control personal protection Section IX Physical and chemical propertiesSection X Stability and reactivity Section XI Toxicological information Section XV Regulatory information Section XVI Other informationOriginal preparation date 11/19/93 R.C Page Index Index-1 Index-2Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Index-3 Index-4Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers