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Introduction Chapter Overview Accel-a-Writer 3 Series PrintersIntroduction Accel-a-Writer 3 Series Printers Accel-a-Writer 3 Series PrinterOn envelopes, labels, film, and transparencies About this ManualPrinting with Various Media Types describes printing Appendix A-HP PCL5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands lists Manual ConventionsPrinter Features Introduction Standard in MB Maximum in MB 256 Adobe PostScript Std Printer ConfigurationNEC VR 4310 166 MHz Processor 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 PreferencesSelecting the Printer Interface Connecting to the LocalTalk PortPrinter Ports 28 LocalTalk Connector Boxes, Resistors, and Cable Two terminating resistorsConnecting to the Parallel Port 29 Parallel CableConnecting to the Serial Port 30 Serial CablesThin Coaxial Cable 10Base2 Connecting to the Ethernet PortUnshielded Twisted Pair 10BaseT, Optional 10/100BaseT 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 Reader 3.0 to view and to print the guide Xanté Utilities CD-ROMFolder later in this chapter for details Drivers Applications access to printer specific featuresFile using Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader XInstallerUse XInstaller to load Xanté Utilities, your printer’s PPD, Click ContinueXInstaller Window AdobePS Installer Window Click Continue in the AdobePS introduction screenSelecting the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver AdobePS 8.6 driver requires the following system setupAdobe PostScript Printer Drivers AdobePSAt least 4 MB of memory Adobe PSPrinter driver requires the following system setupAdobe PSPrinter Installing AdobePS AdobePSInstalling the PPD for AdobePS PSPrinter Installation window appears Installing PSPrinter 8.3.1 and the PPDInstall icon PSPrinterPSPrinter Installation Window PSPrinter 8.3 User GuideMac Watermark Plug-in Folder Configuring the PPDTo the right Is enabled on the printer front panel AdobePS Chooser Window Select the amount of RAM installed on your printer Installable Options WindowSelect the Enable menu. Then, select Configuring the PrinterSelect the SETUPI/F menu Press the Reset key untilPageMaker 5 PPD Folder Load and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driverApp Drivers Folder Design in appendix B for additional informationLoad and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver Xanté PostScript 3 printers Downloads FolderScenicSoft Preps INITDSKS.PS initializes all Scsi and IDE drivesStart-up Page in chapter Xanté Command CenterDevices currently configured for your printer Printer Information General MenuPrinter Status Spooling Margin AdjustmentReboot Printer Download PostScript FileNetworking Menu Novell Print ServerCRD Directories Graphics MenuAppleTalk Graphics menu allows you to create custom gamma curves toLinearization Adobe DownloaderFile Menu Download FontsPrinter Font Directory ProceduresSpecial Menu Other Special Menu OptionsSpooler Using the Front PanelUsing Xanté Command Center 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 WindowRefresh Use the Control buttons to manage the jobs in the queueQueue Densitometer support 3G allows you to use g Calibration with a Densitometer GammaPrinting a Calibration 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 Managing Custom Gamma Curves To manage custom gamma curves, open Xanté Command CenterAdvance Gamma Curve Control 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 Downloading Fonts Hard disk survive a power cycleDownloaded Fonts Reviewing and Removing Downloaded Fonts Click Download to send the selected fonts to the printer27 Font Directory Window PC Setup PC Setup Autorun.inf Xanté Utilities CD-ROM PCAtm Drivers later in this chapter Read1st.txtXanté Utilities Installer Xanté Utilities CD-ROM documentation is in Adobe AcrobatSelect Start Run Windows 95 or Xanté Utilities and Application DriversInsert the Xanté Utilities CD-ROM into your PC. Xanté 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 WindowTo delete Adobe PS 4.1.X or later versions of the driver Deleting Previous Driver VersionsDeleting AdobePS 4.1.X and Later PC Setup Deleting AdobePS 4.0 and Earlier Restart WindowsInsert the Xanté Utilities CD-ROM into your PC Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPDWindows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 Drivers Read the license agreement and click Accept Yes for Installing AdobePS 4.1, 4.2, or 5.X and the Printer PPDUse Windows Explorer to go the CD-ROM’s Drivers 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 ModelSelect Start Settings Printers. The Printers window appears Configuring the PPD for Windows 95, 98, and NTThen Next. The Setup Complete 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 MenuGet Info provides current printer status on screen Controller MenuGeneral Your printer LPR interface on the optional Ethernet portCRD Directory ConfigureAlign Paper LinearizeSpooler NovellMore X-ACT This section covers procedures for using Xanté UtilitiesPorts Menu 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 DriverNot case sensitive, and cannot include Change the EtherTalk Zone NameEnter the new name for the EtherTalk zone Configure the Novell print server interface on your printer Novell NetWare ConfigurationConfigure the Novell Server Novell NetWare Versions 3.X, 4.X, orSelecting the Novell Names Check the AUTOEXEC.NCF file on the Novell file server Configure the Novell Server NetWare 3.XPress Insert and type in your printer’s default PostScript 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 Your PC Configure the Print Server EmulationUsing Xanté Command Center PC Server name set up on the file server Chapter this step is not requiredOpen Xanté Command Center by double-clicking its icon Using Xanté Command Center MacintoshChoose Controller Novell Set Print Server Password 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 Choose File Quit to close Command Center Install the Adobe PostScript DriverChoose Networking Novell Print Server Login & Printing Choose Networking Novell Print Server Network ProtocolTCP/IP Addresses Line Printer ConfigurationConfigure the Line Printer Interface Less than 65,536 Class a address begins with the numbers 1 throughBut Address begins with the numbers 128 throughBe used as a device address Reserved IP AddressesNetwork Masks Subnet Addresses Set the TCP/IP AddressBroadcast Addresses 20 PC TCP/IP Address Window Choose Networking TCP/IP LPR Enable Choose Networking TCP/IP AddressLPR Port Setup for TCP/IP Windows NT 4.X ConfigurationConfigure the Printer Setup on the Network 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 WindowManual LED Status LightsControl Keys Online keyMenu key allows you to enter the menu Through menus and optionsSelecting Menu Options Configuration MenusResetting to Factory Defaults Menu Structure Level 1 ResetLevel 2 Reset PPD MiscmediaChoose File Print. The Print dialog box appears To configure a printer feature from the Print dialog boxSelecting PPD Options Macintosh 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 TabClick the Advanced tab to set printer options fig Selecting PPD Options Windows NTChoose File Print. The Print dialog box appears fig PPD Menus Windows NT 4.0 Advanced TabGamma Configuring Printer FeaturesEnhanced Screens Resolution Fast Imaging JogAccurate Screens Set Accurate Screens from your application Print dialog boxSimplex Clean Transfer Roller CleaningDuplexer 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 Initial Job Set Initial Job from the Miscinitial JOB configuration menuIdiom Recognition Interface ControlEnable Menus Mode MenusNovell Print Server Configuration RS232 ConfigurationParallel Configuration Spool MenuJam Recover IP Address ConfigurationMedia Language OptionsLines Per Inch LPI Electrophotography EP2, Humidity Control Positive Film Technology DensityElectrophotography EP1, Toner Control Heavy film Fuser Temperature ControlNegative Enhanced Imaging Technology Neit Media Weight Mirror PrintMultipurpose Feeder Media Sizes Negative PrintPCL Emulation Control Paper ModeSet HP PCL5 emulation options using the PCL5 menus. See CopiesLine Wrap Lines/InchOrient FontSym Set Power SavePrint Job Offset Jog RAM Disk Printer TimeoutResolution Options Soft Error Smooth ShadingSpooler Redistributing Toner Start-upToner Cartridge Control Adjusting Print Density To adjust the print density dialToner Close the Multipurpose FeederEnabling Tray Chaining Tray Selection OptionsSelecting a Specific Tray Working with PostScript Emulations HP-GL only files Main ways to configure a printer interface are forSelecting PostScript or Emulation Modes 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 FeedersLoading Media Paper CassettesMultipurpose Feeder Size Cassette Feeder Tray ChainingMedia Universal 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 PrinterTurn off and unplug the printer Cleaning the PrinterFuser Assembly Cleaning 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 TypeEnhanced Screening Technology on 3G TCP/IP2400 x 2400 optional on 3G ACT, patented on 3GMinimum Memory Requirements Warranty and Service OptionsPrinter 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 SODIMMsSupported Densities and Organizations Common Specification for all DensitiesDensity Org Config QuantityFlash ROM Simm Bank Sodimms Other Firmware UpgradesInstalling SODIMMs and SIMMs 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 11-10 11-311-6 11-16Troubleshooting Status Messages Motor Performing setup routinesFeed when the paper stack is fewer than Media jam has occurred afterPrinter is resetting after the Reset Or feeder is not properly installed, or trayPrinter has reset to factory default 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 printedThis section contains suggestions for solving paper jams Paper JamsPreventing Paper Jams Locating Paper Jams Locating Jams on a Printer without the Duplexer Printer Paper PathSqueeze top cover latch to release the lock fig Clearing Paper JamsClearing a Paper Cassette or Multipurpose Feeder Jam 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