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Xante 3 Series warranty Installation

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Introduction Chapter Overview Accel-a-Writer 3 Series PrintersIntroduction Accel-a-Writer 3 Series Printers Accel-a-Writer 3 Series PrinterAbout this Manual Printing with Various Media Types describes printingOn envelopes, labels, film, and transparencies Appendix A-HP PCL5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands lists Manual ConventionsPrinter Features Introduction Printer Configuration NEC VR 4310 166 MHz Processor StdStandard in MB Maximum in MB 256 Adobe PostScript Std 3DN Std Internal IDE Hard disk Opt Spooling Font AcceleratorWarranty and Product Registration Other Helpful DocumentationInstallation Chapter OverviewInstallation Introduction Printer LocationPrinter Package Lifting the PrinterAccel-a-Writer 3 Series Printer Overview Front View of the PrinterRear View of the Printer Toner Cartridge Handling the Toner CartridgeRemoving and Installing the Toner Cartridge Release the Top Cover LatchRemove the new toner cartridge from the package Remove the Toner CartridgeShake the Toner Cartridge 11 Insert the Pins into the Guide Channels Close the multipurpose feeder fig 13 Close the Top CoverPaper Cassette 15 Pull Out the Cassette16 Remove the Cassette from the Printer 18 Move the Length Guide 20 Load the Paper 21 Adjust the Output Tray Extension Multipurpose Feeder22 Open the Multipurpose Feeder Adjust the media guide to the size of the media stack fig 24 Load the PaperMultipurpose Feeder Tip 26 Print Monitor PreferencesConnecting to the LocalTalk Port Printer PortsSelecting the Printer Interface 28 LocalTalk Connector Boxes, Resistors, and Cable Two terminating resistorsConnecting to the Parallel Port 29 Parallel CableConnecting to the Serial Port 30 Serial CablesConnecting to the Ethernet Port Unshielded Twisted Pair 10BaseT, Optional 10/100BaseTThin Coaxial Cable 10Base2 Connecting the Power Cord 31 Connect to the UTP PortPress the on the power switch to turn on the printer fig Turning the Printer OnTurning the Printer Off Macintosh Setup Macintosh Setup Xanté Utilities CD-ROM Folder later in this chapter for detailsReader 3.0 to view and to print the guide Applications access to printer specific features File using Acrobat ReaderDrivers XInstaller Use XInstaller to load Xanté Utilities, your printer’s PPD,Adobe Acrobat Reader Click ContinueXInstaller Window AdobePS Installer Window Click Continue in the AdobePS introduction screenAdobePS 8.6 driver requires the following system setup Adobe PostScript Printer DriversSelecting the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver AdobePSAdobe PSPrinter driver requires the following system setup Adobe PSPrinterAt least 4 MB of memory Installing AdobePS AdobePSInstalling the PPD for AdobePS Installing PSPrinter 8.3.1 and the PPD Install iconPSPrinter Installation window appears PSPrinterPSPrinter Installation Window PSPrinter 8.3 User GuideConfiguring the PPD To the right Is enabled on the printer front panelMac Watermark Plug-in Folder AdobePS Chooser Window Select the amount of RAM installed on your printer Installable Options WindowConfiguring the Printer Select the SETUPI/F menuSelect the Enable menu. Then, select Press the Reset key untilLoad and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver App Drivers FolderPageMaker 5 PPD Folder Design in appendix B for additional informationLoad and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver Downloads Folder ScenicSoft PrepsXanté PostScript 3 printers INITDSKS.PS initializes all Scsi and IDE drivesXanté Command Center Devices currently configured for your printerStart-up Page in chapter General Menu Printer StatusPrinter Information Margin Adjustment Reboot PrinterSpooling Download PostScript FileNetworking Menu Novell Print ServerGraphics Menu AppleTalkCRD Directories Graphics menu allows you to create custom gamma curves toAdobe Downloader File MenuLinearization Download FontsProcedures Special MenuPrinter Font Directory Other Special Menu OptionsUsing the Front Panel Using Xanté Command CenterSpooler Press the On Line key to return the printer to11 Spooling Window To manage jobs in the spooler’s job queue 13 Select I/O Interfaces to Spool WindowUse the Control buttons to manage the jobs in the queue QueueRefresh Calibration with a Densitometer Gamma Printing a CalibrationDensitometer support 3G allows you to use g Following procedure 15 Linearization WindowRecord of the new lpi setting for that gamma curve Calibrating film media, youUsing the Densitometer Densitometer, like any other precision instrumentLinearizing the Densitometer Data 17 Densitometer Data Entry WindowClick OK. The Linearization window closes To manage custom gamma curves, open Xanté Command Center Advance Gamma Curve ControlManaging Custom Gamma Curves Resetting Custom Curve Defaults To factory settingAccurate Calibration Technology X-ACT Front Panel X-ACTCommand Center X-ACT Now the printer’s line lengths are calibrated correctly19 More X-ACT Calibration Window First calibration for letter size paper is not overwritten Window appears .21, make the necessary changesUnder Manual Feed Options, if you are using standard 254.0 190.5Compare the following pairs To F Values section of the More X-ACT windowPrinter Margin Adjustment 23 Printer Margin Control Window∆ y Hard disk survive a power cycle Downloaded FontsDownloading Fonts Reviewing and Removing Downloaded Fonts Click Download to send the selected fonts to the printer27 Font Directory Window PC Setup PC Setup Xanté Utilities CD-ROM PC AtmAutorun.inf Drivers later in this chapter Read1st.txtXanté Utilities Installer Xanté Utilities CD-ROM documentation is in Adobe AcrobatXanté Utilities and Application Drivers Insert the Xanté Utilities CD-ROM into your PC. XantéSelect Start Run Windows 95 or Select the application version that you use Select Your Printer ModelsPC Setup Start Copying Files Window Click Finish on the Setup Complete window this is AdobePS WindowDeleting Previous Driver Versions Deleting AdobePS 4.1.X and LaterTo delete Adobe PS 4.1.X or later versions of the driver PC Setup Deleting AdobePS 4.0 and Earlier Restart WindowsInstalling the AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 DriversInsert the Xanté Utilities CD-ROM into your PC Installing AdobePS 4.1, 4.2, or 5.X and the Printer PPD Use Windows Explorer to go the CD-ROM’s DriversRead the license agreement and click Accept Yes for Printer Type Window 10 Select the Xanté PPD 11 Local Port Selection Window Installing AdobePS 4.3 and the Printer PPD Select the model of your printer in the Select Printer ModelConfiguring the PPD for Windows 95, 98, and NT Then Next. The Setup Complete window appearsSelect Start Settings Printers. The Printers window appears Choose your printer from the list. Click OK and then NextSelect True for Spooler Enabled to activate the Save 13 Device Options TabPC Setup Select Yes for Send Control D after each Job Windows NT 14 PostScript TabSelect READY/IDLE displaysPSFiles Folder Initdsks.ps initializes Printer must be restarted before the change is effectiveXanté Command Center allows you to check and control many Options MenuController Menu GeneralGet Info provides current printer status on screen Your printer LPR interface on the optional Ethernet portConfigure Align PaperCRD Directory LinearizeSpooler NovellThis section covers procedures for using Xanté Utilities Ports MenuMore X-ACT SETUPI/F menu To Enable the Spooler 19 Configure Menu in the Spooler WindowManaging Jobs in the Spooler’s Job Queue 21 Select I/O Interfaces to Spool WindowSeven standard curves are supplied with Xanté Halftone 23 Linearization Window Calibrating plate or film media, you MustCurve correction fig Any linearization you have already done 25 Densitometer Data Entry Window Click OK to close the Linearization window Click Advanced. The Advanced Settings window appears fig Advanced Gamma ControlManaging Custom Gamma Curves 27 Reset Curves Window Press the Menu key until Command Center X-ACT 28 More X-ACT Window 29 More X-ACT Advanced Setup Window Window appears .29, make the necessary changesReset all settings or the selected media type Measure dashed line from left edge31 Align Paper Window PC Setup PC Setup Managing Fonts on an Optional Hard Disk Chapter Ethernet Setup EtherTalk Network Configuration Select the EtherTalk Phase 2 DriverChange the EtherTalk Zone Name Enter the new name for the EtherTalk zoneNot case sensitive, and cannot include Novell NetWare Configuration Configure the Novell ServerConfigure the Novell print server interface on your printer Novell NetWare Versions 3.X, 4.X, orSelecting the Novell Names Configure the Novell Server NetWare 3.X Press Insert and type in your printer’s default PostScriptCheck the AUTOEXEC.NCF file on the Novell file server Select Available Options Print Server InformationHighlight Queue Servers and press Enter Highlight Print Servers and press EnterConfigure the Novell Server NetWare NetWare Administrator WindowHighlight the main organization where the printer will be New Object WindowSelect Object Window Create Printer Window 10 Create Print Server Window 11 Print Server Window Configure the Print Server Emulation Using Xanté Command Center PCYour PC Server name set up on the file server Chapter this step is not requiredUsing Xanté Command Center Macintosh Choose Controller Novell Set Print Server PasswordOpen Xanté Command Center by double-clicking its icon Printer displays the READY/IDLE messageName in file server configuration with PConsole in Configure Configure the Novell Print Server Interface Printer displaysChoose File Exit to close Command Center Install the Adobe PostScript Driver Choose Networking Novell Print Server Login & PrintingChoose File Quit to close Command Center Choose Networking Novell Print Server Network ProtocolLine Printer Configuration Configure the Line Printer InterfaceTCP/IP Addresses Class a address begins with the numbers 1 through ButLess than 65,536 Address begins with the numbers 128 throughReserved IP Addresses Network MasksBe used as a device address Set the TCP/IP Address Broadcast AddressesSubnet Addresses 20 PC TCP/IP Address Window Choose Networking TCP/IP LPR Enable Choose Networking TCP/IP AddressWindows NT 4.X Configuration Configure the Printer Setup on the NetworkLPR Port Setup for TCP/IP 23 Printer Ports Window AppleTalk Setup for EtherTalk NetBEUI Configuration NetBEUI ConstraintsHost Setup NetBEUI buffer has a time limitation of 3 1/2 minutes. ThisPrint Queue Setup Default Printer Setup Continue through the remaining instructions and selectConfiguration Configuration Front Panel WindowStatus Lights Control KeysManual LED Online keyMenu key allows you to enter the menu Through menus and optionsConfiguration Menus Resetting to Factory DefaultsSelecting Menu Options Level 1 Reset Level 2 ResetMenu Structure PPD MiscmediaTo configure a printer feature from the Print dialog box Selecting PPD Options MacintoshChoose File Print. The Print dialog box appears Selecting PPD Options Windows 95 Click Print to send the file to the printerWindows 95 and 98 Print Dialog Box Click Apply after you have made the desired changes Windows 95 and 98 Device Options TabSelecting PPD Options Windows NT Choose File Print. The Print dialog box appears figClick the Advanced tab to set printer options fig PPD Menus Windows NT 4.0 Advanced TabConfiguring Printer Features Enhanced Screens Resolution Fast ImagingGamma JogAccurate Screens Set Accurate Screens from your application Print dialog boxClean Transfer Roller Cleaning DuplexerSimplex Edge-duplexEnhanced Screening Technology Fast ImagingFont Accelerator Halftone Calibration Technology GammaXanté Gamma You may want to create and download up to seven custom gamma10 Gamma Corrections 0 through Set Initial Job from the Miscinitial JOB configuration menu Idiom RecognitionInitial Job Interface ControlEnable Menus Mode MenusRS232 Configuration Parallel ConfigurationNovell Print Server Configuration Spool MenuJam Recover IP Address ConfigurationLanguage Options Lines Per Inch LPIMedia Positive Film Technology Density Electrophotography EP1, Toner ControlElectrophotography EP2, Humidity Control Fuser Temperature Control Negative Enhanced Imaging Technology NeitHeavy film Media Weight Mirror PrintMultipurpose Feeder Media Sizes Negative PrintPaper Mode Set HP PCL5 emulation options using the PCL5 menus. SeePCL Emulation Control CopiesLines/Inch OrientLine Wrap FontPower Save Print Job Offset JogSym Set Printer Timeout Resolution OptionsRAM Disk Soft Error Smooth ShadingSpooler Start-up Toner Cartridge ControlRedistributing Toner Adjusting Print Density To adjust the print density dialToner Close the Multipurpose FeederTray Selection Options Selecting a Specific TrayEnabling Tray Chaining Working with PostScript Emulations Main ways to configure a printer interface are for Selecting PostScript or Emulation ModesHP-GL only files Media Options Media Options Media Specifications Guidelines for Selecting and Storing MediaMedia Sizes Imageable AreaMedia Sizes Imageable AreasMedia Types Printing on Custom Sized MediaMedia Handling Media PathMedia Sources Optional Paper FeedersPaper Cassettes Multipurpose FeederLoading Media Tray Chaining Media UniversalSize Cassette Feeder Printing Double-Sided Copy Manual Double-Sided CopyGuidelines for using the Duplexer Optional DuplexerPrinting with Various Media Types Printing with Various Media Types Printing Computer-to-Film Myriad Film Part Number Size Printing Envelopes Printing LabelsPrinting Transparencies Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance Handling the PrinterStoring the Printer Moving the PrinterCleaning the Printer Fuser Assembly CleaningTurn off and unplug the printer Open the fuser cover assembly fig Fuser AssemblyTransfer Roller Cleaning Transfer Roller Maintenance and SpecificationsToner and Manual Feed Area Cleaning Exterior Cleaning Reassemble the printer and reconnect it to the power sourceTechnical Specifications TypeTCP/IP 2400 x 2400 optional on 3GEnhanced Screening Technology on 3G ACT, patented on 3GWarranty and Service Options Printer Memory RequirementsMinimum Memory Requirements Limited Warranty Effect of Consumables on Warranty 10-3 10-4Options Printer Options OptionPaper Handling Options Paper Cassette FeederInstalling the Paper Cassette Feeder Paper Cassette FeederAlign the Printer over the Feeder Secure the Printer to the Feeder Sheet Feeder Removing the Paper Cassette FeederInstalling the 2,000 Sheet Feeder Install both footers using the following procedurePlace the footer next to the feeder fig Align the Footer with the FeederAttach the Footer to the Feeder Options 10 Align the Printer over the Feeder 12 Connect the Power between the Feeder and the Printer Loading the 2,000 Sheet Feeder 14 Open the Paper Drawer16 Lock the Paper Guides Removing the 2,000 Sheet Feeder Close the paper drawer18 Unlock the Casters Installing the Duplexer 19 High-Temperature Warning on the Fuser20 Open the Fuser Cover 21 Remove the Duplex Access Panel Close the fuser cover completely to prevent paper jams fig23 Place the Duplexer on the Printer Attach the paper guide to the front of the duplexer fig 25 Connect the Duplexer CableRemoving the Duplexer Controller Board Upgrades Store the duplexer in its original packing cartonRemoving the Controller Board Panel 28 Loosen the Panel ScrewsInstalling Sodimm and Firmware Upgrades RAM Upgrades SODIMMsCommon Specification for all Densities Density Org ConfigSupported Densities and Organizations QuantityOther Firmware Upgrades Installing SODIMMs and SIMMsFlash ROM Simm Bank Sodimms 32 Open the Latches and Remove the Simm 33 Remove the Sodimm 34 Installing a Simm Replacing the Controller Board PanelInternal IDE Hard Disk Upgrade 10/100BaseT UpgradeOptions 11-3 11-611-10 11-16Troubleshooting Status Messages Performing setup routines Feed when the paper stack is fewer thanMotor Media jam has occurred afterOr feeder is not properly installed, or tray Printer has reset to factory defaultPrinter is resetting after the Reset Has been cancelledPower and Setup Issues My printer has no powerTroubleshooting Set the data format to Ascii in your application Troubleshooting Print Quality Issues Solid black print on the image or text is washed outVertical black streaks appear on the printed media Some characters are missing or only partially printed Instead of my image or text, the output is a solid black Print is smudged or small spaces are plugged Bold print appears shaded on the output Mechanical Issues Only a portion of my document printedPaper Jams Preventing Paper JamsThis section contains suggestions for solving paper jams Locating Paper Jams Locating Jams on a Printer without the Duplexer Printer Paper PathClearing Paper Jams Clearing a Paper Cassette or Multipurpose Feeder JamSqueeze top cover latch to release the lock fig Open the Top Cover and Multipurpose Feeder Remove all media from the multipurpose feeder fig Remove any jammed paper from the multipurpose feeder figLift up slightly then pull the cassette from the printer fig Remove any crumpled paper from the cassette fig Remove any jammed paper from inside the paper feeder figClearing a Back of Paper Feeder Jam Remove any jammed paper in the back of the paper feeder figClearing a Toner Cartridge Area Jam Close the feeder’s back cover fig14 Remove the Toner Cartridge Clearing a Paper Exit Area Jam 15 Remove Media Jam from the Toner Cartridge Area16 Fuser High-Temperature Warning Label Remove any jammed paper from the fuser area fig 18 Open the Fuser Drum CoverClose the fuser cover fig 20 Close the Fuser Drum CoverClearing a Duplexer Jam Remove any jammed paper from the top of the duplexer figClose the duplexer’s top cover fig 23 Remove Media Jam from the Top of the DuplexerRemove any jammed paper from the bottom of the duplexer fig 25 Open the Duplexer Bottom CoverReassembling the Printer Close the duplexer’s bottom cover fig29 Reinstall the Paper Cassettes Close and latch the top cover figTroubleshooting Information Calling for Technical SupportTroubleshooting