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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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The Accel-a-Writer 3 Series Printers
About this Manual
Manual Conventions
Printer Features
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Printer Configuration
Accel-a-Writer Models
Features
Accel-a-Writer Models Features (continued) 3N 3DN 3G
Warranty and Product Registration
Other Helpful Documentation
Chapter 2 - Installation
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Printer Package
Accel-a-Writer 3 Series Printer Overview
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Toner Cartridge
Handling the Toner Cartridge
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Paper Cassette
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Multipurpose Feeder
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Multipurpose Feeder Tip
Printer Ports
Selecting the Printer Interface
Connecting to the LocalTalk Port
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Connecting to the Parallel Port
Connecting to the Serial Port
Connecting to the Ethernet Port
Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT, Optional 10/100BaseT)
Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2)
Connecting the Power Cord
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Turning the Printer Off
Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup
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XANT Utilities CD-ROM
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0
XInstaller
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Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers
Selecting the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver
AdobePS 8.6
AdobePS 8.5.1
Adobe PSPrinter 8.3.1
AdobePS 8.6
Installing AdobePS 8.6
Installing the PPD for AdobePS 8.6
AdobePS 8.5.1
Installing AdobePS 8.5.1
Installing the PPD for AdobePS 8.5.1
PSPrinter 8.3.1
Installing PSPrinter 8.3.1 and the PPD
PSPrinter 8.3 User Guide
Mac Watermark Plug-in Folder
Configuring the PPD
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Configuring the Printer
App Drivers Folder
PageMaker 5 PPD Folder
QuarkXPress PDF Folder
ScenicSoft Preps
Downloads Folder
XANT Command Center
General Menu
Printer Status
Printer Information
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Networking Menu
Novell Print Server
AppleTalk
TCP/IP
Graphics Menu
CRD Directories
Linearization
Adobe Downloader
File Menu
Download Fonts
Download PostScript File
Special Menu
Procedures
Using the Front Panel
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Calibration with a Densitometer (Gamma)
Printing a Calibration Page
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Using the Densitometer
Linearizing the Densitometer Data
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Advance Gamma Curve Control
Managing Custom Gamma Curves
Resetting Custom Curve Defaults
Front Panel X-ACT
Command Center X-ACT
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Printer Margin Adjustment
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Downloaded Fonts
Downloading Fonts
Reviewing and Removing Downloaded Fonts
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Chapter 4 - PC Setup
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XANT Utilities CD-ROM (PC)
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0
XANT Utilities Installer
XANT Utilities and Application Drivers
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Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers
Deleting Previous Driver Versions
Deleting AdobePS 4.1.X and Later
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Deleting AdobePS 4.0 and Earlier
Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 Drivers
Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD
Installing AdobePS 4.1, 4.2, or 5.X and the Printer PPD
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Installing AdobePS 4.3 and the Printer PPD
Configuring the PPD for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.X
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Configuring the Printer
PDFs Folder
PS_Files Folder
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XANT Command Center
Options Menu
Controller Menu
General
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Align Paper
CRD Directory
Configure
Linearize
Spooler
Novell
Test Directory
More X-ACT
Ports Menu
Procedures
Using the Front Panel
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Calibration with a Densitometer (Gamma)
Printing a Calibration Page
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Using the Densitometer
Linearizing the Densitometer Data
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Advanced Gamma Control
Managing Custom Gamma Curves
Resetting Custom Curve Defaults
Front Panel X-ACT
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Command Center X-ACT
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Printer Margin Adjustment
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Managing Fonts on an Optional Hard Disk
Chapter 5 - Ethernet Setup
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EtherTalk Network Configuration
Select the EtherTalk Phase 2 Driver
Change the EtherTalk Zone Name
Novell NetWare Configuration
Configure the Novell Server
Selecting the Novell Names
Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 3.X and 4.X)
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Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 5.X)
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Configure the Print Server Emulation
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Configure the Novell Print Server Interface
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Install the Adobe PostScript Driver
Line Printer Configuration
Configure the Line Printer Interface
TCP/IP Addresses
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Reserved IP Addresses
Reserved IP Addresses
Network Masks
Broadcast Addresses
Subnet Addresses
Set the TCP/IP Address
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Configure the Printer Setup on the Network
Windows NT 4.X Configuration
LPR Port Setup for TCP/IP
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AppleTalk Setup for EtherTalk
NetBEUI Configuration
NetBEUI Constraints
Host Setup
Print Queue Setup
Default Printer Setup
Chapter 6 - Configuration
Notes
Front Panel
Window
Status Lights
Control Keys
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Configuration Menus
Selecting Menu Options
Resetting to Factory Defaults
Level 1 Reset
Level 2 Reset
Menu Structure
6-8 Configurationbb ______________________________________
Fig. 6.2 Main Menus
The PPD
Selecting PPD Options (Macintosh)
Selecting PPD Options (Windows 95 and 98)
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Selecting PPD Options (Windows NT 4.0)
PPD Menus
Configuring Printer Features
Accurate Screens
Clean (Transfer Roller Cleaning)
Duplexer
Enhanced Screening T echnology
Fast Imaging
Font Accelerator
Halftone Calibration Technology (Gamma)
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Gamma 6
Fig. 6.10 Gamma Corrections 0 through 6
Gamma 5
Gamma 4
Idiom Recognition
Initial Job
Interface Control
Enable Menus
Mode Menus
Spool Menu
RS232 Configuration
Parallel Configuration
Novell Print Server Configuration
IP Address Configuration
Jam Recover
Language Options
Lines Per Inch (LPI)
Media
Positive Film Technology (Density)
Electrophotography (EP1, Toner Control)
Electrophotography (EP2, Humidity Control)
Fuser Temperature Control
Negative Enhanced Imaging Technology (NEIT)
Media Weight
Mirror Print
Multipurpose Feeder Media Sizes
Negative Print
Paper Mode
PCL Emulation Control
SETUP: PCL5
Copies
Lines/Inch
Orient
Line Wrap
Font
Power Save
Print Job Offset (Jog)
Printer Timeout
RAM Disk
Resolution Options
Smooth Shading
Soft Error
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Start-up Page
Toner Cartridge Control
Redistributing Toner
Adjusting Print Density
Toner Page
Tray Selection Options
Selecting a Specific Tray
Enabling Tray Chaining
Working with PostScript and Emulations
Selecting PostScript or Emulation Modes
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Media Specifications
Guidelines for Selecting and Storing Media
Media Sizes
Imageable Area
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Printing on Custom Sized Media
Media Types
Media Handling
Media Path
Media Sources
Optional Paper Feeders
Paper Cassettes
Multipurpose Feeder
Loading Media
Tray Chaining
Printing Double-Sided Copy
Manual Double-Sided Copy
Optional Duplexer
Guidelines for using the Duplexer
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Printing Computer-to-Film
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Printing Envelopes
Printing Labels
Printing Transparencies
Chapter 9 - Maintenance and Specifications
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Maintenance
Handling the Printer
Storing the Printer
Moving the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
Fuser Assembly Cleaning
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Transfer Roller Cleaning
Toner and Manual Feed Area Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning
Technical Specifications
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Printer Memory Requirements
Warranty and Service Options
Limited Warranty
Effect of Consumables on Warranty
Chapter 10 - Options
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Printer Options
Paper Handling Options
Paper Cassette Feeder
Installing the Paper Cassette Feeder
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Removing the Paper Cassette Feeder
2,000 Sheet Feeder
Installing the 2,000 Sheet Feeder
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Loading the 2,000 Sheet Feeder
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Removing the 2,000 Sheet Feeder
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Duplexer
Installing the Duplexer
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Removing the Duplexer
Controller Board Upgrades
Removing the Controller Board Panel
Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades
RAM Upgrades (SODIMMs)
Common Specification for all Densities
Supported Densities and Organizations
Other Firmware Upgrades
Installing SODIMMs and SIMMs
Flash ROM SIMM Bank
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Replacing the Controller Board Panel
Internal IDE Hard Disk Upgrade
10/100BaseT Upgrade
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Chapter 11 - Troubleshooting
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Status Messages
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Power and Setup Issues
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Print Quality Issues
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Mechanical Issues
Paper Jams
Preventing Paper Jams
Locating Paper Jams
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Locating Jams on a Printer
the Duplexer
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Locating Jams on a Printer
Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing a Paper Cassette or Multipurpose Feeder Jam
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Clearing a Back of Paper Feeder Jam
Clearing a Toner Cartridge Area Jam
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Clearing a Paper Exit Area Jam
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Clearing a Duplexer Jam
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Reassembling the Printer
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Calling for Technical Support
Troubleshooting Information