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  • Page 1 ColorScript 310/330 Printer User’s Guide...
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  • Page 3 ColorScript 310/330 Printer User’s Guide Revision 1.1 - March, 1997...
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  • Page 5 Your ColorScript 310/330 Printer Thank you for purchasing your QMS ColorScript 310/330 printer. Using either the ColorScript 310 or the The ColorScript 330, you can easily produce photo-realistic 24-bit, 300-dpi color prints from a variety of Macintosh, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95 applications.
  • Page 6 Both ColorScript printers handle a wide variety of paper and transparency film sizes: The ColorScript 310 prints to various paper or transparency film sizes, including A5, A4, A, and Super A The ColorScript 330 prints to various paper or transparency...
  • Page 7 Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Quark Express 3.3 Chapter 5, “Printing from Windows” Here you’ll find out how to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer in Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. This chapter also details printing from the following Windows-based graphics and page layout applications: Macromedia Freehand 5.5...
  • Page 8 Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and the Macintosh Operating System. Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” Technical specifications for the ColorScript 310/330 printer include physical specifications and input and output capabilities. Glossary The glossary defines the fundamental terms associated with printer operation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1—Installing Your Printer Finding a Location for the Printer ........1 Unpacking the Printer .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 4—Printing from the Mac OS Installing the Printing Software ........37 Configuring the Printer .
  • Page 11 Chapter 7—Storing and Ordering Supplies Storing Supplies ..........143 Dye Sublimation Paper .
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  • Page 13 List of Figures Figure 1-2 ColorScript 310/330 Packing Materials ....3 Figure 1-2 ColorScript 310/330 Printer Parts (Front View)... . 5 Figure 1-3 ColorScript 310/330 Printer Parts (Rear View) .
  • Page 14 List of Figures Figure 2-9 Adjusting the Paper Stop ......27 Figure 2-10 Using the Manual Feed Tray ......28 Figure 3-1 Opening the Printer Cover .
  • Page 15 Figure 6-5 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the ColorScript 310/330 Printer ......... . 139 Figure 6-6 Typical SCSI Connectors .
  • Page 16 List of Figures This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1-Installing Your Printer

    NOTE: The ColorScript 310/330 printer is designed for use in a normal office environment. The maximum operating temperature range for the printer is 50° to 95° F (10° to 35°C). Temperatures outside this range may adversely affect print quality and printer operation.
  • Page 18 The instructions in this User’s Guide are written to ensure trouble-free setup and installation. Please take time to carefully read and follow all steps in this chapter. To unpack the ColorScript 310/330 printer: 1. Remove the various accessories and packaging materials from the shipping carton.
  • Page 19 Printer with Ribbon Cassette Padding Cardboard Box Figure 1-1 ColorScript 310/330 Packing Materials NOTE: In addition to the materials that ship with the printer, you will need a printer cable suitable for your computer. See “Connecting the Printer Cable” on Page 9 to determine what type of printer cable to use.

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Printer

    Chapter 1 — Installing Your Printer WARNING: At nearly 100 pounds, the printer is too heavy to lift by yourself without risk of injury or damage to the printer. Take care to team-lift the printer when unpacking, and use care to avoid injuring your hands or fingers when repositioning the printer on a table top.

  • Page 21: Figure 1-2 Colorscript 310/330 Packing Materials

    Keypad Buttons: Ribbon • Menu • Select • Reprint Paper Feed Door Paper Cassette Power Switch Figure 1-2 ColorScript 310/330 Printer Parts (Front View) Voltage Switch 10Base-T Ethernet Power Receptacle 50-pin SCSI (External HD Only) Thinnet Ethernet 36-pin Parallel LocalTalk...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-4 Paper Cassette Parts

    Chapter 1 — Installing Your Printer Paper Stop Plastic Paper Guide Plastic Paper Guide Metal Paper Guide Metal Paper Guide Paper Cassette Cover Metal Flanges Media Detect Switch Metal Lift Plate Side Rail Lock Side Rail Lock Side Rail Side Rail Paper Stop Paper Tray Figure 1-4 Paper Cassette Parts...

  • Page 23: Setting The Printer Voltage Switch

    Before turning the printer on for the first time, confirm that the voltage switch setting matches the electrical current within your facility. Your ColorScript 310/330 printer voltage switch should already be set to the correct voltage for your country. See Table 1-1 to determine the correct voltage setting for your country.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    WARNING: Be sure to use the three-pronged electrical plug supplied with the ColorScript 310/330 printer, and do not alter the plug in any way. If your facility does not provide three-wire grounded power receptacles, the power outlet should be upgraded to a three- pronged, grounded outlet.

  • Page 25: Figure 1-6 Typical Printer Connectors

    Connecting the Printer Cable WARNING: Turn the printer and computer OFF before connecting the printer to your computer. The ColorScript 310/330 printer provides five different computer connections, shown in Figure 1-7: LocalTalk (Macintosh printer cable) Thinnet Ethernet (Coaxial cable) 10Base-T Ethernet (Category 5 cable)

  • Page 26: Figure 1-7 Printer Cable Connections

    SCSI printer drivers. When using the SCSI printer driver, you can speed up printing from Raster (bitmap) applications like Adobe Photoshop by printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer by a SCSI connection. Consult your computer’s documentation or your system administrator if you are not sure what type of connection is right for your computer or your network.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Printer Cable

    LocalTalk, Ethernet, or the parallel port. If you require a SCSI connection, see “SCSI Connections” on Page 13. In addition to the items that shipped with your ColorScript 310/ 330 printer, you will need: An adequate length of printer or network cable that matches the connection port on the ColorScript 310/330 printer and the port on your computer.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 — Installing Your Printer LocalTalk network wiring. You can still attach your ColorScript 310/330 printer to your computer and your LocalTalk network; consult your computer’s...

  • Page 29: Non-Scsi Connections

    Connecting the Printer Cable documentation or your system administrator for the recommended configuration. • Parallel port connectors are on the back of your computer, PARALLEL marked with a symbol or by the words PRINTER • ASCSI printer connection requires that you be familiar with SCSI terminology and technology, as well as the ColorScript-specific steps described in “SCSI Connections.”...
  • Page 30 SCSI port. Do not connect your computer to the large 50-pin SCSI connector. In addition to the items that shipped with your ColorScript 310/ 330 printer, you will need: An adequate length of SCSI cable that matches the 50-pin high-density SCSI port on the ColorScript 310/330 printer and the SCSI port on your computer.
  • Page 31 Available unless used by another device May be used by CD-ROM drive on Macintosh Available unless used by another device Default ColorScript 310/330 Printer SCSI ID Available unless used by another device Computer’s CPU or SCSI DO NOT USE THIS SCSI ADDRESS...

  • Page 32: Figure 1-8 Connecting The 50-Pin Hd-Scsi Cable To The Scsi

    2. Verify that each SCSI device attached to your computer has a unique SCSI ID. Each device you recorded in Table 1-2 must have a unique SCSI ID (including the ColorScript 310/330 printer’s SCSI input port). 3. If you need to change the printer’s SCSI input port ID, see “Changing the SCSI ID of the Printer’s SCSI Input...
  • Page 33 NOTE: If there are other SCSI devices attached to your computer’s SCSI port, connect the ColorScript 310/330 printer to the last SCSI device on the SCSI chain. The ColorScript 310/330 printer’s SCSI printer port is internally terminated, so it must always be the last device on the SCSI chain.

  • Page 34: Switching The Printer On

    3. Once you’ve selected Raster mode, wait for the LCD to return to Ready. If you print from an application that does not have a Raster mode SCSI driver, you will need to switch the ColorScript 310/ 330 printer back to PostScript mode. To switch back to PostScript mode: 1.
  • Page 35 [INTERPRETER TYPE} Media sizes include A5, A4, A, and Super A for the ColorScript 310 printer, and A4, A3, A, Super A, B, and Super B for the ColorScript 330 printer. Ribbon types can be Monochrome, CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), or CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black).
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 — Installing Your Printer • All red status indicators turn off. Replace Ribbon If the Ribbon Out icon remains lit, and displays in the LCD, follow the ribbon loading instructions in Chapter 3, “Changing Printer Ribbons.” Replace Paper If the Paper Out icon remains lit, and displays in the LCD, follow the paper loading instructions in Chapter 2, “Loading Paper and Film.”...
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  • Page 38 Chapter 1 — Installing Your Printer...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2-Loading Paper And Film

    A4, A3, A, Super A, B, and Super B. This chapter describes how to load dye sublimation paper and transparency film into the paper cassette, and how to get the paper cassette into and out of the ColorScript 310/330 printer.

  • Page 40: Loading A Stack Of Paper Or Film

    Chapter 2 — Loading Paper and Film Loading a Stack of Paper or Film The paper cassette will hold up to 50 sheets of dye sublimation transfer paper or transparency film. To load paper or film: 1. Remove the paper cassette from the front of the printer by lifting the cassette slightly and pulling it toward you.

  • Page 41: Figure 2-2 Paper Cassette Parts

    Loading a Stack of Paper or Film Paper Stop Metal Flanges Plastic Paper Guide Media Detect Switch Metal Lift Plate Side Rail Lock Side Rail Plastic End Stop Metal Paper Guide Paper Tray Paper Cassette Cover Figure 2-2 Paper Cassette Parts 3.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-4 Rotating The Side Rail Locks

    Chapter 2 — Loading Paper and Film 4. If you are changing media size, rotate the metal side rail locks away from you so that the side rails can slide freely. This allows you to reposition the side rails to accommodate a different size paper or transparency film.

  • Page 43: Figure 2-6 Placing The Media Into The Paper Tray

    Loading a Stack of Paper or Film 6. Rotate the metal side rail locks back into place. 7. Position the end stop to accommodate the new media. Squeeze the sides of the end stop and slide it to the position marked for the media size you are loading.

  • Page 44: Figure 2-7 Pushing The Lift Plate Back Into Position

    Chapter 2 — Loading Paper and Film 10. Insert a finger through the opening in the bottom of the paper tray and push the metal lift plate up against the paper or film. The plate is spring-loaded to press the paper or film up against the two metal flanges.

  • Page 45: Using The Manual Feed Tray

    14. Slide the paper cassette gently into the printer until it stops. Using the Manual Feed Tray You can feed paper or film manually into the ColorScript 310/ 330 printer. Paper or transparency film in the manual feed tray has priority over media in the cassette, so you can print to a different size or type of media without reloading the paper cassette.

  • Page 46: Figure 2-10 Using The Manual Feed Tray

    4. Push the media into the printer until it stops. The media will automatically be loaded into the printer. The ColorScript 310/330 printer will automatically select the paper in the manual feed tray if you load paper into the manual feed tray before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3-Changing Printer Ribbons

    Changing Printer Ribbons The printer ribbon is a roll of dye-coated mylar that rests in a plastic ribbon cassette. Three types of ribbons are available: Cyan, magenta, yellow (CMY) Cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK) Monochrome (Continuous black) The multicolored ribbons contain sets of individual bands of dye that print in successive passes;...

  • Page 48: Removing The Ribbon Cassette

    Chapter 3 — Changing Printer Ribbons Upon startup, and every time you close the printer cover, the ColorScript 310/330 printer winds the printer ribbon to the start of the next color set. When using monochrome ribbon, which is one continuous band of black dye, you will need to disable the ribbon advance feature by manually setting the printer to monochrome mode before you close the printer cover.

  • Page 49: Figure 3-1 Opening The Printer Cover

    Removing the Ribbon Cassette Printer Cover Switch Figure 3-1 Opening the Printer Cover WARNING: The cover will stop when raised about 75° above horizontal. Do not force the cover open wider than 75° above horizontal. WARNING: The thermal print head reaches 400° F during operation.

  • Page 50: Installing A New Ribbon

    Chapter 3 — Changing Printer Ribbons Printer Cover Cassette Handle Thermal Print Head Ribbon Cassette Figure 3-2 Lifting the Ribbon Cassette Up and Toward You NOTE: The supply spindle is toward the rear of the cassette. When the ribbon is completely used, it is wound entirely onto the front spindle.

  • Page 51: Figure 3-3 Installing A New Dye Ribbon

    Installing a New Ribbon Full Spindle in Back Empty Spindle in Front Gears Ribbon Cassette Figure 3-3 Installing a New Dye Ribbon NOTE: The dye ribbon must exit each spindle over the top. The dye-coated side of the ribbon faces down, where it can contact the paper below the ribbon cassette.

  • Page 52: Figure 3-4 Winding The Ribbon Wheel

    Chapter 3 — Changing Printer Ribbons NOTE: The paper may jam if the dye ribbon is too slack, but do not overtighten the ribbon. The ribbon should drape smoothly between the two rollers, sagging no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) below horizontal.

  • Page 53: Printing In Monochrome Mode

    ColorScript 310/330 printer to print in monochrome mode. To set the ColorScript 310/330 printer to print in monochrome mode: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 on Pages 30 through 31, but do not close the printer cover.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4-Printing From The Mac Os

    SCSI connection. To connect your ColorScript printer to your computer, refer to Chapter 1, “Installing Your Printer.” Installing the Printing Software The only software you need to print to your ColorScript 310/ 330 printer is the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file that Macintosh ColorScript 310/330 Printer...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Printer

    Follow the procedure in “Configuring the Printer” to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. Configuring the Printer Make sure that the ColorScript 310/330 printer is turned on and connected to your network or to your computer. If you need to connect your ColorScript printer to your computer, refer to Chapter 1, “Installing Your Printer.”...

  • Page 57: Figure 4-1 Chooser Window

    Chooser window. At the time of this manual’s printing, LaserWriter 8 is the recommended printer driver for the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If the LaserWriter 8 driver is not available in your Chooser, reinstall your Macintosh printing software from...

  • Page 58: Setting Up The Printer

    If there is a color printer icon to the left of the ColorScript 310/330 printer name, your printer is already properly set up and you can print to the selected ColorScript 310/330 printer. See “Printing from Various Applications” on Page 45.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-2 Setup Window Before Colorstream Printer Setup

    Configuring the Printer 1. After you’ve selected your printer and determined that you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, click on the Setup button in the Chooser. The Setup window similar to the one shown in Figure 4-2 displays.

  • Page 60: Figure 4-3 Setup Status Window

    Select a PostScript Printer Description File window similar to the one shown in Figure 4-5 displays, and you will need to manually select the correct PPD file for your ColorScript 310/ 330 printer. To manually set up your ColorScript 310/330 printer: 1.

  • Page 61: Figure 4-5 Select Postscript Printer Description File Window

    Printer Description File (PPD) Selected line in the Setup Window, as shown in Figure 4-4. NOTE: If you want to print to the ColorScript 310/330 from other computers on your network, you will have to complete the installation and set-up process at those computers also.

  • Page 62: Calibrating Color

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS Calibrating Color The final step in configuring your ColorScript 310/330 printer is calibrating the color. Your printer includes Agfa™ FotoTune™ software that synchronizes the colors that print on the ColorScript 310/330 printer with common printing standards.

  • Page 63: Printing From Various Applications

    ColorScript 310/330 printer. The following pages describe the special configuration issues involved in printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from five common graphics and page layout programs: Adobe Illustrator 5.5 on Page 46 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 on Page 50...

  • Page 64: Adobe Illustrator 5.5

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS Adobe Illustrator 5.5 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Illustrator 5.5, select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Chooser (see Page 38 for instructions). To print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Illustrator 5.5:...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-7 Adobe Illustrator 5.5 Document Setup Window

    Printing from Various Applications NOTE: Customized settings in the Document Setup, Print, and Print Options windows can override settings in the Page Setup window. The Page Setup settings are the default settings for a new print job. Any changes you make in the Print or Print Options windows will only affect the current print job.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-8 Adobe Illustrator 5.5 Print Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 5. Verify that the Document Setup variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Document Setup variables to suit your needs: • Paper size • Image dimensions • Layout • Page orientation •...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-9 Adobe Illustrator 5.5 Print Options Window

    Printing from Various Applications 8. Click on the Print Options button on the right side of the Print window to change the settings shown in Figure 4- • Cover page usage • Color or Grayscale printing • PostScript error notification Figure 4-9 Adobe Illustrator 5.5 Print Options Window 9.

  • Page 68: Adobe Pagemaker 6.0

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe PageMaker 6.0, select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Chooser (see Page 38 for instructions). To print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe PageMaker 6.0:...
  • Page 69 Printing from Various Applications 2. Verify that the Document Setup variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Document Setup variables to suit your needs: • Paper size • Image dimensions • Page orientation • Margins • Layout •...

  • Page 70: Figure 4-11 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Document Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 4. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print Document window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Document Window 5. Verify that the settings in the Print Document window match your intended output: •...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-12 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Paper Window

    Printing from Various Applications 6. Click on the Paper button to continue reviewing the document’s settings. The Print Paper window displays, similar to the one shown Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Paper Window 7. Verify that the settings in the Print Paper window match your intended output: •...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-13 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Options Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 8. Click on the Options button to continue reviewing the document’s settings. The Print Options window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 4-13. Figure 4-13 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Options Window 9.

  • Page 73: Figure 4-14 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Color Window

    Printing from Various Applications 10. Click on the Color button to continue reviewing the document’s settings. The Print Color window displays, similar to the one shown Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Color Window 11. Verify that the settings in the Print Color window match your intended output: •...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 12. When you have adjusted all settings to match your output requirements, click on the Print button. You can print from the Print Document, Print Paper, Print Options, or the Print Color windows.

  • Page 75: Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5

    Printing from Various Applications Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5, select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Chooser (see Page 38 for instructions). To print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5:...

  • Page 76: Figure 4-16 Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Print Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS • Page orientation • Screen, transfer, Background, border, and bleed settings • Calibration, registration, and crop marks 3. When all variables match your output requirements, click OK to close the Page Setup window. NOTE: Customized settings in the Print and Print Options windows can override settings in the Page Setup window.

  • Page 77: Figure 4-17 Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Print Options Window

    Printing from Various Applications 5. Click on the radio button (at the lower left of the Print window) that matches the installed ribbon type. You can print in Grayscale, RGB (CMY), or CMYK modes. 6. Choose ASCII or Binary encoding using the radio buttons at the lower right of the Print Window.

  • Page 78: Macromedia Freehand 5.5

    Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Macromedia Freehand 5.5, select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Chooser (see Page 38 for instructions). To print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Macromedia Freehand 5.5: 1. Choose Page Setup from the File menu.

  • Page 79: Figure 4-19 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Print Window

    Printing from Various Applications 3. When all variables are correct, click OK to close the Page Setup window. NOTE: Customized settings in the Print and Print Options windows can override settings in the Page Setup window. The Page Setup settings are the default settings for a new print job. Any changes you make in the Print or Print Options windows will affect only the current print job.

  • Page 80: Figure 4-20 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Print Options Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 5. Verify that the parameters listed at the bottom of the Print window match your intended output characteristics. If you need to adjust any of the parameters listed, continue this procedure. If the parameters shown in the Print window all match your output requirements, skip to Step 12 on Page 65.

  • Page 81: Figure 4-21 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Output Options Window

    Printing from Various Applications • RGB TIFF to CMYK conversion • Maximum color steps • Flatness • Inclusion or exclusion of invisible layers • Complex path treatment • Data encoding (Binary mode recommended) Figure 4-21 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Output Options Window 9.

  • Page 82: Figure 4-22 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Print Options Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 10. Click on the Print button in the lower left of the Print window to change the settings shown in Figure 4-22: • Printer type • Paper size • Halftone and screen resolutions •...
  • Page 83 Printing from Various Applications 11. When all the settings are correct, click OK to close the Print Options window. 12. When you have set all options to match your output requirements, click on the Print button in the Print window.

  • Page 84: Quark Express 3.3

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS Quark Express 3.3 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Quark Express 3.3, select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Chooser (see Page 38 for instructions). To print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Quark Express 3.3:...
  • Page 85 Printing from Various Applications 2. Verify that the Page Setup variables match your intended output. Change any of the Page Setup variables to suit your needs: • Paper size • Layout • Reduction or enlargement • Page orientation • Printer type •...

  • Page 86: Figure 4-24 Quark Express 3.3 Document Setup Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS 1. Choose Document Setup from the File menu. The Document Setup window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 4-24. Figure 4-24 Quark Express 3.3 Document Setup Window 2. Verify that the Document Setup variables match your intended output characteristics.

  • Page 87: Figure 4-25 Quark Express 3.3 Print Window

    Printing from Various Applications 4. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25 Quark Express 3.3 Print Window 5. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Print window variables to suit your needs: •...

  • Page 88: Figure 4-26 Quark Express 3.3 Print Options Window

    Chapter 4 — Printing from the Mac OS • Separations • Registration marks 6. Click on the Print Options button on the right side of the Print window to change the settings shown in Figure 4- • Cover page usage •...

  • Page 89: Reprinting The Last Printed Page

    Reprinting the Last Printed Page You can press the Reprint button on the printer’s front panel to reprint the last page sent to the ColorScript 310/330 printer. This feature is useful for quickly printing several copies of a final proof once the output meets your requirements. This saves the processing time involved in sending another print job from your computer to the printer.
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  • Page 91: Chapter 5-Printing From Windows

    Setting Up the Printer Make sure that the ColorScript 310/330 printer is turned on and connected to your network or to your computer. If you need to connect your ColorScript printer to your computer, refer to Chapter 1, “Installing Your Printer.”...

  • Page 92: Installing Windows 3.1 Printer Software

    Windows 95” on Page 79. NOTE: If your printer is connected to your computer by a SCSI connection, you do not need to configure the ColorScript 310/330 printer in Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Your applications will communicate with the printer using specialized, application-specific printer drivers.

  • Page 93: Figure 5-1 Printers Window

    Setting Up the Printer 3. Double-click the Printers control panel in the Control Panel Window. The Printers window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 Printers Window...

  • Page 94: Figure 5-2 Install Printers Window

    The Install Driver window displays, and you can install printer drivers from a diskette. Windows 6. Enter the letter of the drive that contains the 3.1 ColorScript 310/330 Drivers diskette. If your 3.5-inch diskette drive is drive A, enter . If your...

  • Page 95: Figure 5-3 Connect Window

    8. Select the your ColorScript model name from the list of available printer drivers. 9. Click OK. The name of your ColorScript 310/330 printer displays in the Installed Printers list box in the Printers window. 10. Select the ColorScript model you just installed from the Installed Printers window, then click Connect.
  • Page 96 • Network connections: choose an available LaserWriter port (c:\lw1.prn, c:\lw2.prn, etc.) 12. Click OK to close the Connect window. 13. Click Close to close the Printers window. 14. Close the Control Panel window. Your ColorScript 310/330 printer is now ready to print in Windows 3.1.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Printer In Windows 95

    Refer to Chapter 1, “Installing Your Printer,” if you have not connected the printer to your computer. You will also need to have the Windows 95 ColorScript 310/330 Drivers diskette available, and your ColorScript 310/330 printer must be turned on and warmed up.

  • Page 98: Figure 5-4 Using The Start Button To Set Up Your Printer

    Setting Up a Local Printer Connection To set up a Windows 95 printer connected by a parallel port connection: Windows 95 ColorScript 310/330 Drivers 1. Insert the diskette into your 3.5-inch diskette drive. 2. Click the Start button in the Taskbar, point to Settings, and click Printers.

  • Page 99: Figure 5-5 Printers Window

    4. Click Next in the Add Printer wizard. 5. Select Local printer and click Next. If you connected your ColorScript 310/330 printer to your computer over an Ethernet network, go to “Setting up a Network Printer Connection” on Page 82.
  • Page 100 Chapter 8, “Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Printer.” Setting up a Network Printer Connection You can connect to the ColorScript 310/330 printer over an Ethernet network either by connecting the printer directly to your Ethernet network or by connecting the ColorScript 310/ 330 printer to another Windows 95 workstation on your Windows 95 network.

  • Page 101: Figure 5-6 Using The Start Button To Set Up Your Printer

    NOTE: You must be connected to a Windows 95 network in order to connect to the ColorScript 310/330 printer using a Windows 95 network connection. Refer to your Windows 95 user documentation for instructions on connecting to a Windows 95 network.

  • Page 102: Figure 5-7 Printers Window

    4. Click Next in the Add Printer wizard. 5. Select Network printer and click Next. If you connected your ColorScript 310/330 printer to your computer by a parallel or SCSI connection, “Setting Up a Local Printer Connection” on Page 80.”...
  • Page 103 8. Select Yes or No to indicate whether you will print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from MS-DOS applications. If you do not need to print to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from a specific MS-DOS application, select No. 9. Click Next.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 17. Make sure the ColorScript 310/330 printer is switched on and is warmed up. Do not connect the printer to your computer when either machine is on. Refer to Chapter 1, “Installing Your Printer,”...

  • Page 105: Calibrating Color

    Calibrating Color Calibrating Color The final step in configuring your ColorScript 310/330 printer is calibrating the color. Your printer includes Agfa™ FotoTune™ software that synchronizes the colors that print on the ColorScript 310/330 printer with known image setters. Refer to the color calibration software manual included with your Agfa FotoTune software for complete color calibration instructions.

  • Page 106: Printing From Various Applications

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows Printing from Various Applications Printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer is essentially the same process as printing to other PostScript printers. However, some aspects of the Print or Print Setup windows may need special attention when printing to ColorScript 310/330 printer.

  • Page 107: Adobe Illustrator 4.0

    Adobe Illustrator 4.0 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Illustrator 4.0, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 2. Select the ColorScript 310/330 printer from the Specific printer pop-up menu if the ColorScript 310/330 printer is not your Default printer. In a typical Windows environment, the default printer will be a monochrome LaserWriter or inkjet printer, and an advanced printer like the ColorScript 310/330 printer will be used only for color pre-press proofs.

  • Page 109: Figure 5-9 Adobe Illustrator 4.0 Print Window

    Printing from Various Applications 3. Verify that the Print Setup variables match your intended output. Change any of the Print Setup variables to suit your needs: • Page orientation • Paper size • Page source 4. When all the settings are correct, click OK to close the Print Setup window.
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 7. When you have set all the options to match your output requirements, click Print in the Print window.

  • Page 111: Adobe Pagemaker 6.0

    Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe PageMaker 6.0, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 2. Verify that the Document Setup variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Document Setup variables to suit your needs: • Page size • Number of pages • Margins • Page orientation •...

  • Page 113: Figure 5-11 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Document Window

    Printing from Various Applications 4. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print Document window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-11. Figure 5-11 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Document Window 5. Verify that the settings in the Print Document window match your intended output: •...

  • Page 114: Figure 5-12 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Options Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 6. Click Options to continue reviewing the document’s settings. The Print Options window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-12. Figure 5-12 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Options Window 7. Verify that the settings in the Print Options window match your intended output: •...

  • Page 115: Figure 5-13 Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 Print Color Window

    Printing from Various Applications 8. Click Color to continue reviewing the document’s settings. The Print Color window displays, similar to the one shown Figure 5-13. Figure 5-13 Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Print Color Window...
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 9. Verify that the settings in the Print Color window match your intended output: • Composite or Separations handling • Printer halftones • CMS Setup 10. When you have adjusted all settings to match your output requirements, click Print.

  • Page 117: Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5

    Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...
  • Page 118 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 2. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output: Change any of the Print window variables to suit your needs: • Page range • Number of copies • Copy handling • Print resolution...

  • Page 119: Figure 5-15 Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 Page Setup Window

    Printing from Various Applications 3. Click Setup to change the variables in the Page Setup window, shown in Figure 5-15: • Printer selection • Page orientation • Paper size • Paper source • Screen, transfer, background, border, and bleed settings •...

  • Page 120: Corel Draw 5.0 (From Windows 3.1)

    Corel Draw 5.0 (from Windows 3.1) Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Corel Draw 5.0, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...

  • Page 121: Figure 5-17 Corel Draw 5.0 Printer Setup Window

    Printing from Various Applications 2. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output. Change any of the Print window variables to suit your needs: • Page range • Number of copies • Printer selection • Resolution • Printer color profile selection 3.
  • Page 122 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows NOTE: Customized settings in the Print or Print Options windows can override settings in the Printer Setup window. The Printer Setup settings are the default settings for a new print job. Any changes you make in the Print or Print Options windows will affect only the current print job.

  • Page 123: Figure 5-18 Corel Draw 5.0 Layout Tab In The Print Options Window

    Printing from Various Applications 6. Click Options in the Print window to change the Print Options window. The Print Options window displays, showing the Layout tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18 Corel Draw 5.0 Layout Tab in the Print Options Window 7.

  • Page 124: Figure 5-19 Corel Draw 5.0 Separations Tab In The Print Options

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 8. When all layout settings are correct, click the Separations tab in the Print Options window. The Print Options window shows the Separations tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-19. Figure 5-19 Corel Draw 5.0 Separations Tab in the Print Options Window 9.

  • Page 125: Figure 5-20 Corel Draw 5.0 Options Tab In The Print Options

    Printing from Various Applications 10. When all Separation settings are correct, click the Options tab in the Print Options window. The Print Options window shows the Options tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-20. Figure 5-20 Corel Draw 5.0 Options Tab in the Print Options Window 11.
  • Page 126 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 12. When all Print Options settings are correct, click OK to close the Print Options window. 13. When you have set all the options to match your output requirements, click Print in the Print window.

  • Page 127: Corel Draw 6.0 (From Windows 95)

    Corel Draw 6.0 (from Windows 95) Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Corel Draw 6.0,you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...

  • Page 128: Figure 5-21 Corel Draw 6.0 Print Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows Figure 5-21 Corel Draw 6.0 Print Window...
  • Page 129 Printing from Various Applications 2. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output. Change any of the Print window variables to suit your needs: • Printer selection • Page range • Number of copies • Page handling • Printer color profile...

  • Page 130: Figure 5-22 Corel Draw 6.0 Printer Properties Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 3. Click Properties to change the Printer Properties variables. The Printer Properties window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-22. Figure 5-22 Corel Draw 6.0 Printer Properties Window NOTE: Customized settings in the Print or Print Options windows can override settings in the Printer Properties window.

  • Page 131: Figure 5-23 Corel Draw 6.0 Layout Tab In The Print Options Window

    Printing from Various Applications 5. When all Printer Properties settings are correct, click OK to close the Printer Properties window. 6. Click Options in the Print window to change the Print Options window. The Print Options window shows the Layout tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-23.

  • Page 132: Figure 5-24 Corel Draw 6.0 Separations Tab In The Print Options

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 8. When all layout settings are correct, click the Separations tab in the Print Options window. The Print Options window shows the Separations tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-24. Figure 5-24 Corel Draw 6.0 Separations Tab in the Print Options Window 9.

  • Page 133: Figure 5-25 Corel Draw 6.0 Options Tab In The Print Options

    Printing from Various Applications 10. When all Separations settings are correct, click the Options tab in the Print Options window. The Print Options window shows the Options tab variables similar to the example shown in Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25 Corel Draw 6.0 Options Tab in the Print Options Window 11.
  • Page 134 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 12. When all Print Options settings are correct, click OK to close the Print Options window. 13. When you have set all the options to match your output requirements, click Print in the Print window.

  • Page 135: Macromedia Freehand 5.5

    Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Macromedia Freehand 5.5, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/ 330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...

  • Page 136: Figure 5-27 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Printer Setup Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 2. Verify that the Output Options window variables match your intended output. Change any of the Output Options window variables to suit your needs: • RGB TIFF to CMYK conversion • Maximum color steps •...
  • Page 137 Printing from Various Applications 5. Select the ColorScript 310/330 printer in the Target Printer list box and click OK.

  • Page 138: Figure 5-28 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Print Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 6. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-28. Figure 5-28 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Print Window 7. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output.

  • Page 139: Figure 5-29 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Printer Setup Window

    Printing from Various Applications 8. Click Printer Setup in the Print window to change Printer and Page Setup options. The Printer Setup window displays, similar to the one shown in Figure 5-29. Figure 5-29 Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Printer Setup Window (from Print Window) 9.
  • Page 140 Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 10. When all the settings are correct, click OK to close the Page Setup window. The Printer Setup window displays. 11. When all the settings are correct, click OK to close the Printer Setup window. The Print window displays.

  • Page 141: Quark Express 3.3

    Quark Express 3.3 Before printing to the ColorScript 310/330 printer from Quark Express 3.3, you need to set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If you have already set up the ColorScript 310/330 printer, continue with this procedure. If you have not set up the printer, see “Setting Up the Printer”...

  • Page 142: Figure 5-31 Quark Express 3.3 Print Window

    Chapter 5 — Printing from Windows 2. Verify that the Document Setup variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Document Setup variables to suit your needs: • Paper size • Facing page handling 3. When all variables match your output requirements, click OK to close the Document Setup window.
  • Page 143 Printing from Various Applications 5. Verify that the Print window variables match your intended output characteristics. Change any of the Print window variables to suit your needs: • Number of copies • Page range • Paper handling • Tiling • Separations •...

  • Page 144: Reprinting The Last Printed Page

    Reprinting the Last Printed Page You can press the Reprint button on the printer’s front panel to reprint the last page sent to the ColorScript 310/330 printer. This feature is useful for quickly printing several copies of a final proof once the output meets your requirements. This saves the processing time involved in sending another print job from your computer to the printer.
  • Page 145 Turning off the printer Changing the ribbon type Changing the paper size Starting another print job To reprint the last page printed: Press the Reprint button on the front panel of the ColorScript 310/330 printer.
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  • Page 147: Chapter 6-Upgrading Your Printer

    Upgrading Your Printer This chapter describes how to upgrade your ColorScript 310/ 330 printer to increase performance. Step-by-step instructions cover installing additional memory and installing an external hard disk for storing fonts. Adding Memory to the Printer Adding Random Access Memory (RAM) to the ColorScript 310/330 printer is one of the best ways to improve print speed.
  • Page 148 Chapter 6 — Upgrading Your Printer Installing additional memory requires that the technician remove the ColorScript 310/330 printer’s logic board and add Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs) to the memory slots on the logic board. WARNING: Each pair of SIMMs must be of the same size and speed, and all SIMMS must be 72-pin, 32-bit (no parity) SIMMs, 70ns or faster.
  • Page 149 Adding Memory to the Printer NOTE: If you use 32 MB SIMMs in conjunction with smaller SIMMs, the 32 MB SIMMs must occupy Bank 1. See Figure 6-3 on Page 134 for SIMM slot locations.
  • Page 150 To install additional memory in the ColorScript 310/330 printer: 1. Turn off the ColorScript 310/330 printer. 2. Touch the metal surface of the back plate of the printer.

  • Page 151: Figure 6-1 Removing The Back Plate Screws

    Adding Memory to the Printer 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws connecting the printer’s metal back plate. The logic board is directly connected to the back plate of the printer. Back Plate Screws Figure 6-1 Removing the Back Plate Screws 5.

  • Page 152: Figure 6-3 Locating The Simm Slots On The Logic Board

    Chapter 6 — Upgrading Your Printer 6. Place the logic board on a flat surface. 7. Identify the SIMM slots on the printer’s logic board. The SIMM slots are arranged in 2 banks of 2 slots each, as shown in Figure 6-3. SIMM Slot 4 SIMM Slot 1 Bank 2...

  • Page 153: Figure 6-4 Positioning The Simm In The Simm Slot

    Adding Memory to the Printer 9. Position the first SIMM at a 45° angle in the first available SIMM slot. 72-pin SIMMs have a notch slightly off center in the row of pins. If this notch does not fit directly over the matching ridge in the SIMM slot, rotate the SIMM 180°...

  • Page 154: Connecting An External Hard Disk To The Printer

    SCSI hard disk for virtual memory and storing fonts. You can increase the printer’s font storage capacity by adding an external SCSI hard disk. In addition to the materials that came with the ColorScript 310/ 330 printer, you will need: An external SCSI hard disk...
  • Page 155 6. The first external hard disk attached to the ColorScript 310/330 printer must have SCSI ID 1. If you attach two or more external hard disks to the ColorScript 310/330 printer, assign each subsequent drive the next SCSI ID. Record the names of the hard drives you plan to attach to the ColorScript 310/330 printer in the Notes column of Table 6-2.
  • Page 156 Chapter 6 — Upgrading Your Printer WARNING: Use this table to assign a SCSI ID for an external hard disk only. Do not include information from any other SCSI devices attached to the computer. 3. Set the SCSI ID of the external hard disk to the number you selected in Step 2 of this procedure.

  • Page 157: Figure 6-5 Connecting The Scsi Cable To The Colorscript

    310/330 printer. Secure the connection with the mounting clips on the sides of the connector. Figure 6-5 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the ColorScript 310/330 Printer WARNING: Do not connect the external hard disk SCSI cable to the 50-pin HD-SCSI port on the ColorScript 310/330 printer. The HD-SCSI port is for SCSI printing only.

  • Page 158: Figure 6-6 Typical Scsi Connectors

    7. Switch on the external hard disk. 8. Switch on the ColorScript 310/330 printer. 9. Switch on your computer to use the ColorScript 310/330 printer with its external hard disk. You may need to format the external hard disk before it can be used by the printer.

  • Page 159: Changing The Scsi Id Of The Printer's Scsi Input Port

    Port Some SCSI printing environments may force you to change the ColorScript 310/330 printer’s SCSI input port SCSI ID from its default setting of SCSI ID 5. Changing the SCSI ID of the printer’s SCSI input port may help solve SCSI conflicts between multiple SCSI devices attached to your computer.
  • Page 160 Chapter 6 — Upgrading Your Printer 7. Reconnect the ColorScript 310/330 printer to your computer. 8. Switch on any connected SCSI devices, then switch on the printer. 9. Switch on your computer.

  • Page 161: Chapter 7-Storing And Ordering Supplies

    Storing and Ordering Supplies Storing Supplies Dye sublimation paper and dye ribbons are susceptible to damage by heat, bright light, or excessive handling. Store your printer supplies according to the suggestions in the following sections. Dye Sublimation Paper Store unused dye sublimation paper in a cool, dry, flat place. Do not touch the shiny side of dye sublimation paper;...

  • Page 162: Storing Prints

    Ordering Parts and Supplies You can order additional printer supplies by calling the QMS sales number listed on the last page of this manual. When ordering new supplies, make a note of the appropriate part numbers listed in Table 7-1, Table 7-2.
  • Page 163 Ordering Parts and Supplies Table 7-2 Supplies for the ColorScript 330 Printer Part Number Description 1730300-001 Paper – A4, 3-Color 1730300-002 Paper– A4, 4-Color 1730300-003 Paper Super A, 3-Color 1730300-004 Paper Super A, 4-Color 1710229-001 Transparency Sheet, A4 1730400-001 Paper – A3, 3-Color 1730400-002 Paper–...
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  • Page 165: Chapter 8-Maintaining And Troubleshooting Your Printer

    Troubleshooting Your Printer This chapter provides instructions for maintaining your ColorScript 310/330 printer so that it gives you years of trouble- free service. Should problems arise, refer to the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter to resolve the problems quickly and efficiently.

  • Page 166: Cleaning The Thermal Print Head

    Allow the thermal print head to dry before closing the printer cover. Servicing the Printer There are no user-serviceable parts in the ColorScript 310/330 printer. If the solutions discussed in this chapter do not resolve problems you are having, contact a qualified repair facility.

  • Page 167: Understanding The Printer Controls And Indicators

    Understanding the Printer Controls and Indicators Understanding the Printer Controls and Indicators The front panel of the ColorScript 310/330 printer contains the printer’s status indicators and software controls. At startup, all status indicator lights will turn on. When the printer is ready to print, the red indicators will turn off and the green Ready icon will stay lit.
  • Page 168 Chapter 8 — Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Printer remove the ribbon cassette, and replace the dye ribbon. Refer to “Removing the Ribbon Cassette” on Page 30 for instructions on changing the dye ribbon.

  • Page 169: Lcd Messages

    Understanding the Printer Controls and Indicators LCD Messages The LCD indicates the paper or transparency film size loaded in the paper cassette, and the type of ribbon installed in the printer. When the printer is ready to print, a message similar to READY SB 3C PS displays in the LCD.

  • Page 170: Keypad Controls

    3. Reprint button The Reprint button prints another copy of the last page printed on the ColorScript 310/330 printer. This feature is useful for quickly printing several copies of a final proof once the output meets your requirements.
  • Page 171 Understanding the Printer Controls and Indicators Table 8-2 Keypad Menu Controls Press Menu LCD Window Then Press Select See Instructions in Button Displays Button to Select Manual Section Three SCSI ID= SCSI ID 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, “Changing the SCSI ID of the Times 5, or 6 Printer’s SCSI Input Port”...

  • Page 172: Verifying Proper Operation

    Chapter 8 — Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Printer Verifying Proper Operation When setting up your ColorScript 310/330 printer for the first time, or after transporting the printer to new location, you should test the printer to make sure the printer was not damaged in transit.

  • Page 173: Troubleshooting Interface Problems

    Troubleshooting Interface Problems Troubleshooting Interface Problems Symptom Problem Solution Config print page PS not selected. Make sure Mode is set to PS. does not print. Printer does not The printer is not turned on. Turn on the printer. The power switch is on the front of respond.

  • Page 174: Troubleshooting Printer Error Messages

    Chapter 8 — Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Printer Troubleshooting Printer Error Messages Message Problem Solution Replace Paper There is no paper detected in Load paper into the paper cassette and reinsert the the paper cassette, or the paper cassette. For detailed instructions, refer to paper cassette is not fully Chapter 2, “Loading Paper and Film.”...

  • Page 175: Appendix A-Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Specifications Consult the following table for technical information on the ColorScript 310 and ColorScript 330 printers. Table A-1 Specifications for the ColorScript 310 and ColorScript 330 Model ColorScript 310 ColorScript 330 Print Technol- Dye Sublimation Transfer- 16.8 Million Colors...
  • Page 176 Appendix A — Technical Specifications Table A-1 Specifications for the ColorScript 310 and ColorScript 330 Model ColorScript 310 ColorScript 330 Memory 16 MB Expandable to 128 32 MB Expandable to 128MB* Inwternal Hard 543MB (Proprietary Format) Disk Drive Optional Network option provides Ethernet, Interfaces* TCP/IP &...
  • Page 177 General Specifications Table A-1 Specifications for the ColorScript 310 and ColorScript 330 Model ColorScript 310 ColorScript 330 Paper Cassette 50 Sheets Capacity Ribbon Monochrome—300 prints; 3-color—100 prints; 4 color—100 Capacity prints Power Source AC100V~120V±10% or AC220V~240V±10% (48Hz~62Hz) (Switch Selected) Max. Power...

  • Page 178: Imaging Area Specifications

    Appendix A — Technical Specifications Imaging Area Specifications Table A-2 and Table A-3 list imaging areas for various paper sizes in each printer model. Table A-2 Imaging area for the ColorScript 310 Image Size Width Height 5.6" (142.2mm) 7.3" (186mm) 8"...

  • Page 179: Glossary

    Glossary 10Base-T Cable 10Base-T cable is a type of Ethernet connector and cable that is commonly used in both Macintosh and IBM-compatible PC networks. 10Base-T cable is also known as Category 5 wiring. See Figure 1-6 on page 9 for a comparison of the different types of connectors.
  • Page 180 Figure 1-6 on page 9 for a comparison of the different types of connectors. ASCII Encoding ASCII encoding sends information to the Colorscript 310/330 printer in a slower, but more compatible format than binary encoding. Some print servers, and some cross-platform printing environments require ASCII encoding.
  • Page 181 Colorscript 310/330 printer matches the color of your final production output. Dye Ribbon The ink or dye used in the Colorscript 310/330 printer is dispensed from a ribbon that rides in a plastic ribbon cassette inside the printer. Dye Sublimation Transfer Paper The Colorscript 310/330 printer prints by evaporating colored dye from a mylar ribbon and transferring it onto special paper stock called dye sublimation paper.
  • Page 182 Most electronic devices, such as computers and printers, have a logic board that contains the device’s main electronic circuitry. To add memory to your printer, you will need to remove the Colorscript 310/330 printer’s logic board and add RAM SIMMs to the SIMM slots on the logic board.
  • Page 183 Raster Mode Data in Raster format is data that is described by individual pixels. A Raster file is also known as a bitmap file. The Colorscript 310/330 printer can print in Raster mode from raster applications such as Adobe Photoshop.
  • Page 184 A standard communications interface used for software maintenance on the Colorscript 310/330 printer. SIMM A Single Inline Memory Module (SIMM) is a physical component of RAM that can be purchased separately and added to the Colorscript 310/330 printer to increase printer performance. See “RAM” on page 165.
  • Page 185 A SIMM slot is the physical receptacle on the logic board that holds RAM SIMMs. Thermal Print Head The thermal print head is the mechanism in the Colorscript 310/330 printer that heats to evaporate dye from the dye ribbon in the printing process.
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  • Page 187: Index

    Index Numerics 10Base-T Ethernet connector Cables 50-pin HD-SCSI connector printer 50-pin SCSI port Calibrating color (Mac OS) color (Windows) Capacity Adding memory 129–136 paper cassette Adjusting paper size Changing Adobe internal disk SCSI ID Illustrator 4.0 (Windows) 89–92 printer ribbons Illustrator 5.5 (Mac OS) 46–49 Cleaning...
  • Page 188 Index power cord internal printer and computer printer cable Connectors 5 IBM-compatible PC connections 10Base-T Ethernet Installing 50-pin HD-SCSI 9, 13 printer 1–18 Ethernet printing software (Mac OS) 37–38 external hard disk 136–140 printing software (Windows 3.1) 74–78 LocalTalk 9, 11 printing software (Windows 95) parallel port 9, 13...
  • Page 189 Index changing paper size LocalTalk connector 9, 11 dye sublimation maintaining 147–154 feeding manually not responding Jam icon Open icon jams 33, 149 opening top cover loading a stack paper cassette Out icon 19, 149 parallel port connector size parts Parallel port connector 9, 13 print quality problems...
  • Page 190 Index from Macromedia Freehand 5.5 Removing (Mac OS) 60–65 ribbon from Macromedia Freehand 5.5 ribbon cassette (Windows) 117–122 Removing the ribbon from Quark Express 3.3 (Mac OS) 66–70 Reprinting the last printed page 71, 126 from Quark Express 3.3 Ribbon (Windows) 123–126 conserving...
  • Page 191 Index ribbon supplies Supplies ordering storing Thermal print head Thinnet Ethernet connector Troubleshooting Unpacking Upgrading your printer 129–142 Verifying proper operation Voltage switch...
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  • Page 193 ColorScript 310/330 printer. The specifications in this user’s guide are subject to change without prior notice. QMS Europe B.V. assumes no responsibility for direct, indirect, special, contingent, or inevitable damage caused by any error or misprint in this user’s guide.
  • Page 194 All other product and company names mentioned in this user’s guide are the trademarks of their respective owners. Contacting QMS Europe B.V. Sales, technical support, and general information for the ColorScript 310/330 printer is available via the telephone, email, World Wide Web, and regular mail. QMS Europe B.V. Reactorweg160...
  • Page 195 Toll free helpdesk support: Germany call 0130 829413 The Netherlands call 0800 0226550 United Kingdom call 0800 964092 Document History Part Number 1800380-001 Revision 1.1 March, 1997...
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