Using plain paper, ColorCoat transfer roll | Tektronix 220i, 220e

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Using plain paper

Note When printing on plain paper, the sound of the printer is louder than for thermal-transfer paper. This is normal.

The Phaser 220 printers give prints on standard laser paper the brilliant color quality previously available only with coated thermal-transfer papers. The excellent plain-paper printing capability of the Phaser 220 printers is possible through Tektronix' proprietary ColorCoat™ technology. This topic provides details on the Phaser 220 plain-paper printing capabilities.

ColorCoat™ transfer roll

Plain-paper printing requires a special ColorCoat™ transfer roll. The ColorCoat™ transfer roll uses a fourth panel to put a specially formulated precoat on the paper, allowing it to accept the thermal-wax inks and retain their vivid colors. The printer's image processing software determines where the precoat is needed and avoids placing the precoat where there is no color (for example, white areas).

The ColorCoat™ transfer roll also prints well on coated thermal-transfer paper and on transparencies. (When the selection switch on the paper tray is set to TRANSPARENCY, the precoat is not applied.) The standard thermal-wax transfer roll does not print well on plain paper.

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Tektronix 220i, 220e user manual Using plain paper, ColorCoat transfer roll

Contents

Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Page Terms on product Caution Users safety summaryTerms in manual Caution Page Contents Printing Supplies TroubleshootingCaring for Your Printer Vii Front and Rear Panels Moving Your Printer Technical NotesExpanding Your Printing System Index Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Introduction Chapter Introduction Connecting the printer Getting Set UpSetting up 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 Printer Baud rate Switch setting Baud rate settings for Phaser 220i and Phaser 220ePhaser 220iPhaser 220e8869-13 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 PC users Installing a driver on your computerPhaser 220 drivers and utilities diskettes Microsoft Windows COM1 or COM2 Interface SelectLPT1 or LPT2 Network button DOS Macintosh users Other software requirements Workstation users Turning off the sample printsTurning off the startup Setting up PC ports DOS Parallel port setup Mode COM11200,N,8,1,P Serial port setupMode COM19600,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 10.6 Margins and print areaPerforated paper and transparencies 200 mm 287 mm Non-perforated plain paper 200 mm 271 mm Use Upper or Using two paper traysRecommended paper tray selections 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 Resident typefaces PCL5 Font upgrade Phaser 220eInstalling Macintosh screen fonts Downloading fonts Printer languages PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5 Enabling and disabling automatic language switchingDefault printer port settings Port Language Parameter Default setting Changing the HP-GL default settingsHP-GL default settings Printing with HP-GL Getting the largest printed picture Why should I use perforated paper?Printing hints How long does it take to make a print? Overview Importance of cleaningCaring for Your Printer 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 Ordering information SuppliesAlways use Tektronix supplies Supplies kits Using plain paper ColorCoat transfer roll Paper trays and media types Use the correct paper tray for plain-paper printingPlain-paper startup kit 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 Printer not operating Problems and solutionsIf you cant make a print Echo %! port Echo SHOWPAGECTRL-D port Echo %! LPT1 Media light blinks, and no print is produced Printer doesnt appear in the ChooserReady light blinks, but the ﬁle does not print Print job does not ﬁnish the printer times out You feel resistance when installing the paper tray Media problemsFrequent paper-picking errors Frequent paper jams Problems with image size and position Print quality problems Streaks or spots Black-and-white instead of color Message Description Startup page prints even though it is disabledError messages on the startup 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 Phaser 220e DIP Switches 2, 3, Rear panel DIP switches Phaser 220ePhaser 220e rear panel DIP switches 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 Parallel port Technical NotesPrinter ports Appendix Parallel port signal descriptions Signal name Pin # Return Description Source Default serial port settings Serial port Signal name Pin number Printer I/O Description Serial port signalsSerial port signal descriptions Speciﬁcations Print speed paper-marking speed Dimensions with lower tray assemblyPrinting 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 Advantages of adding memory Memory conﬁgurations for Phaser 220 printersMemory Phaser Phaser 220e Requirements for adding a hard disk Adding a hard disk for font storage Phaser 220i onlyCompatible hard disks 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 Section II Information on ingredients Material Safety Data SheetSection I Product identiﬁcation Trade name and Tektronix part number Section V Fire ﬁghting measures Section III Hazards identiﬁcationSection IV First aid measures Section VI Accidental release measures Section X Stability and reactivity Section Viii Exposure control personal protectionSection IX Physical and chemical properties Section XI Toxicological information Original preparation date 11/19/93 R.C Section XV Regulatory informationSection XVI Other information Page Index Index-1 Index-2Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Index-3 Index-4Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers