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Xante Accel-a-Graphix CT4 User Manual

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CM-CTRLD-3rd 06-17-97
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  • Page 1 Innovations In Output CM-CTRLD-3rd 06-17-97 MNL037 _____________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 Trademarks ® ® XANTÉ and Accel-a-Graphix CORPORATION, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ® Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. PostScript™, Adobe™, PageMaker™, Adobe Separator™, PrePrint™, and Adobe Photoshop™...
  • Page 3 FreeHand™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc. ® ® Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. QuarkXPress ® is a registered trademark of Quark, Inc. registered in the United States patent and Trademark Office. ®...
  • Page 4 FCC Classification Warning! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 4.5 m long. Ein Ende ontspriche dem Stecker IEC 320. Das andoro Ende entspricht den Anfoderungen des entsprechenden Landes. Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity The Product Accel-a-Graphix CT4 has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following international standards: EN 50081-1 “Generic Emissions Standard for Residential,...
  • Page 6 This manual was written using Adobe PageMaker and illustrations were drawn using FreeHand. The typefaces for the main body of the manual are Times, Helvetica, and Courier. This manual was printed in camera-ready form on a XANTÉ printer. vibb ____________________________________________________...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ... 1-1 The XANTÉ Accel-a-Graphix CT4 ... 1-3 About this Manual ... 1-4 Manual Conventions ... 1-5 Other Helpful Documentation ... 1-6 About Your Controller ... 1-6 Controller Features ... 1-8 PostScript Typefaces ... 1-10 About XANTÉ...
  • Page 8 Sysparm.ps ... 3-8 Drivers Folder ... 3-9 Aldus PPD Folder ... 3-9 QuarkXPress PDF Folder ... 3-9 Printer Descriptions Folder ... 3-9 PSPrinter Driver and User Guide ... 3-10 Mac Watermark Plug-in Folder ... 3-10 Default Curves Folder ... 3-10 Installing XANTÉ...
  • Page 9 Loading and Removing Printer Fonts ... 4-16 XANTÉ Command Center ... 4-17 Chapter 5 - Configuration ... 5-1 Introduction ... 5-3 Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Control ... 5-3 The Front Panel ... 5-3 The Display Window ... 5-4 Front Panel Lights (LEDs) ... 5-4 Front Panel Keys ...
  • Page 10 The Margins Menu ... 5-20 The Job Menu ... 5-20 The Erase All Menu ... 5-21 The Clear Trap Menu ... 5-22 The Printer Menus ... 5-22 The Hold Menu ... 5-23 The Resume Menu ... 5-23 The Restart Menu ... 5-23 The Cancel Menu ...
  • Page 11 Best Fit ... 6-16 Save Spooled Job ... 6-17 Enable Poster ... 6-18 Page Overlap ... 6-18 CRD Selection ... 6-19 Printer Enable ... 6-20 Printer1 Page Width ... 6-21 Printer1 Matte ... 6-22 Printer1 Color Palette ... 6-23 Mirror Print ... 6-24 Negative Print ...
  • Page 12 Changing PC Communication Settings ... 6-27 EtherTalk Driver ... 6-28 Ethernet Configuration for Novell NetWare ... 6-28 Using Novell NetWare Software ... 6-29 Novell NetWare Software ... 6-29 Print Server Name ... 6-30 Login Name ... 6-31 Password ... 6-31 Print Server Configuration ...
  • Page 13 ICC Profiles ... 8-3 CRDs ... 8-5 Transfer Curves ... 8-7 Printer Calibration ... 8-10 Preparing for Printer Calibration ... 8-11 Sending a Transfer Curve to the Controller ... 8-11 Printing a Calibration Strip ... 8-14 Using the Colortron II ... 8-15 Calibrate the Colortron II ...
  • Page 14 Add or Reduce Vividness ... 8-40 Choose a Color Model (Space) ... 8-40 Setup Color Separations ... 8-42 Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting ... 9-1 Introduction ... 9-3 Status Messages ... 9-3 Controller Status Messages ... 9-3 Preliminary Troubleshooting ... 9-5 The General Checkup ...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter Overview About this Manual Manual Conventions Other Helpful Documentation About Your Controller Controller Features PostScript Typefaces About XANTÉ Utilities Warranty and Product Registration _________________________________________ Introduction 1-1...
  • Page 16 Notes Introductionbb ________________________________________...

  • Page 17: The Xanté Accel-A-Graphix Ct4

    The XANTÉ Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Fig. 1.1 XANTÉ Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Controller The Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Adobe PostScript based controller is designed for production-intensive, wide-format digital inkjet printing. The controller is available in models that support one, two, three, or four printers simultaneously. With XANTÉ's advanced calibration techniques, you can rely on predictable, repeatable color every printer, every time.

  • Page 18: About This Manual

    About this Manual This User’s Guide documents the installation, setup, and operation of all models of the Accel-a-Graphix CT4. The following list briefly describes the contents of each chapter. Chapter 1—Introduction offers an overview of this manual and the Accel-a-Graphix controller features. It also provides an overview of XANTÉ...

  • Page 19: Manual Conventions

    Chapter 8—Color Management provides advanced color management information, incuding ICC profiles, color rendering dictionaries, and transfer curves. It also covers linearization, monitor calibration, and Photoshop tips. Chapter 9—Troubleshooting covers preliminary troubleshooting steps and miscellaneous troubleshooting issues. The chapter also lists available support, how to access that support, and the information to have at hand if you call for assistance.

  • Page 20: Other Helpful Documentation

    About Your Controller The Accel-a-Graphix CT4 is available in models that support from one to four printers. With the multiple printer models you can send the same job to all printers, separate jobs to each printer, or use XANTÉ's tiling feature to split a job between printers.
  • Page 21 XANTÉ’s Raster Mode Technology allows you to control the timing of data sent to the printer. This new menu in the PPD allows you to determine the method used by the controller to process and send data to the printer. For large or complex images you can guarantee that the job prints continuously.

  • Page 22: Controller Features

    Macintosh and PC based systems can be used concurrently on the Accel-a-Graphix CT4 with simultaneously active serial, parallel, LocalTalk, and Ethernet (for EtherTalk, Novell NetWare, and TCP/ IP protocols) interfaces. You do not have to send software commands or manually set hardware switches when a different interface is used.
  • Page 23 • Paper conserving features that identify the best horizontal and vertical fit (size) on available paper • Automatic selection of the next available printer with the most appropriate paper size when another job is already printing • 35 PostScript fonts •...

  • Page 24: Postscript Typefaces

    PostScript Typefaces Your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 comes with 35 Roman PostScript typefaces. These are ITC AvanteGarde-Book ITC AvanteGarde-BookOblique ITC AvanteGarde-Demi ITC AvanteGarde-DemiOblique ITC Bookman-Demi ITC Bookman-DemiItalic ITC Bookman-Light ITC Bookman-LightItalic Courier Courier-Bold Courier-BoldOblique Courier-Oblique Helvetica Helvetica-Bold M e d i u m I t a l i c...

  • Page 25: Warranty And Product Registration

    Warranty and Product Registration Appendix B contains warranty information on your Accel-a-Graphix CT4. Please be sure to fill out and either fax or mail the warranty sheet included with your controller to XANTÉ. Returning this sheet registers your controller and entitles you to a free subscription to XANTÉ’s Accel-a-Writing newsletter.
  • Page 26 1-12 Introductionbb ________________________________________...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Selecting an Interface Connecting in a Macintosh Environment Connecting in a PC Environment Connecting to the Ethernet Port Connecting to a Printer Initializing the Hard Disk Initializing the Hard Disk with the Macintosh Initializing the Hard Disk with the PC...
  • Page 28 Notes Installationbb _________________________________________...

  • Page 29: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter covers setting up your new Accel-a-Graphix CT4. It includes finding the right location, unpacking the controller, connecting the power cord, and connecting to an interface and a printer. Controller Location Before unpacking your controller, choose a location for set up that meets the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 30: Package Contents

    Parallel cable (one per active printer port) • Serial cable (one per active printer port) • Accel-a-Graphix CT4 User’s Guide (this manual) • XANTÉ Command Center, the Adobe Printer Driver user’s guide, the PSPrinter Driver, ICC Profiles, XANTÉ CRDs and transfer curves, and other software on disks...

  • Page 31: Unpacking The Controller

    If you decide to upgrade your controller model to handle more printers, the controller must be returned to XANTÉ for factory upgrading. __________________________________________ Front Panel Power Switch Ethernet Parallel Input Ports (Host Computer to Serial Accel-a-Graphix CT4) Installation 2-5...

  • Page 32: Installing Options

    Access Memory) which can be upgraded to a maximum of 128 MB using 16 or 32 MB SIMM (Single-In-Line Memory Module) RAM. The standard 32 MB suffice for printing from one printer. If you plan to print from multiple printers simultaneously, we recommend that you add a minimum of 16 MB per each additional printer.
  • Page 33 Fig. 2.2 Remove the Body Case Screws Gently slide the body case back until it is free from the controller (fig. 2.3) and set it aside. You now have access to the controller board and the hard disk bays. Fig. 2.3 Remove the Body case. Install the new option(s) in the controller.

  • Page 34: Installing Ram Upgrades

    Installing RAM Upgrades After you access the controller board (fig. 2.4), you can install the RAM upgrade(s). To install RAM Fig. 2.4 The Controller Board Note: RAM banks must be filled in order from Bank 1 to Bank 4 and all banks must be full before you install a 32 MB SIMM. If you mix 16 and 32 MB RAM SIMMs, the 32 MB SIMMs must be installed in the lowest numbered SIMM banks followed by 16 MB SIMMs.
  • Page 35 Fig. 2.5 Open the Bank latches Tilt the SIMM to the right to a 45 angle and slide it up and out of the bank (fig. 2.6). Remove the upgrade SIMM from its protective bag. Align the new SIMM at a 45 angle tilted to the right (with the notched corner down) over the appropriate bank (fig.

  • Page 36: Installing Hard Disk(S)

    Any time you add an internal hard disk, you need to assign an identification number to it. Do not turn on the printer or any attached hard disk until the disk has been assigned a number. Also, the last disk added should have termination resistors installed.
  • Page 37 Hard Disk Fig. 2.7 Position the Disk in the Bay Slide the disk into the bay making sure the disk’s screw holes align with holes on the side of the bay (fig. 2.7). Then secure the disk with two screws. Note: The bay features multiple holes to help ensure that it will accommodate most brands of popular hard disks on the market.
  • Page 38 Disconnect the original cable from the controller board by using your thumbs to pull open the connector latches and pulling the ribbon head straight out (fig. 2.8). Disconnect the ribbon cable’s other end from the bottom hard disk by pulling the header straight out from the hard disk connector (fig.
  • Page 39 Locate the small tab on the single header end of the new ribbon cable. Position this header over the controller board connector with the tab to the right (fig. 2.9). Ribbon Cable Header 2 Ribbon Cable Header 1 Fig. 2.9 Attach the New Ribbon to the Controller and Hard Disks Insert the ribbon cable header into the controller board connector (fig.

  • Page 40: Reassembling The Controller

    Position ribbon cable header 2 over the connector of the second hard disk up and insert the header making sure it seats firmly (fig. 2.9). Locate the power cable that branches into four pigtailed sets of wires with headers on the ends—one each for connecting up to four internal hard disks.
  • Page 41 Align the body case with the back of the controller and gently slide the case on until it fits snugly (fig. 2.11). Fig. 2.11 Replace the Body Case on the Controller Replace the six body case securing screws (fig. 2.12). Fig.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord The power connector is on the controller’s back in the upper left (fig. 2.1). Make sure the controller’s power switch is off. Connect one end of the power cord to the controller. Connect the power cord’s other end to a standard electrical outlet (grounded AC outlet).

  • Page 43: Selecting An Interface

    Selecting an Interface Once the controller is set up, you need to select an interface to connect the controller to the printer. Your controller has four standard interface ports on the back—LocalTalk, serial, parallel, and Ethernet ports. Printer Ports LocalTalk Fig.

  • Page 44: Connecting In A Macintosh Environment

    8-pin LocalTalk port on the back of the controller. Plug the DIN-8 connector on the second LocalTalk connector box into the printer port on your Macintosh (refer to your Apple Macintosh manual). Connect the two LocalTalk connector boxes with the RJ-11 phone cable.
  • Page 45 If you need to connect a second computer to the controller, skip to the section on connecting to the desired port later in this chapter. Otherwise, skip to “Connecting to a Printer” later in this chapter. __________________________________________ Installation 2-19 Chooser...

  • Page 46: Connecting In A Pc Environment

    Connecting in a PC Environment In a PC environment without Ethernet, your computer communicates with the controller via the parallel port or serial port. Parallel communication is faster than serial communication, but it is restricted to one-way communication from the PC to the controller. Serial communication allows two-way communication between the computer and controller.

  • Page 47: Connecting To The Serial Port

    If you need to connect another computer to the controller port, skip to the section on connecting to the desired port later in this chapter. Otherwise, skip to “Connecting to a Printer” later in this chapter. Connecting to the Serial Port To use the serial interface, connect the computer and controller;...
  • Page 48 Use the following procedure to connect your controller and PC using the serial port. Plug the 25-pin (DB-25) male connector end of the serial cable into the serial port on the back of your controller (fig. 2.18). Plug the other end of the serial cable (with either a 25-pin or 9-pin connector) into the serial port on your PC.

  • Page 49: Changing Serial Communication Settings

    9600 baud, XON/XOFF, and None parity. true 0 startjob pop (%Serial%) <</Baud 9600 /Parity /None /FlowControl /XonXoff>> setdevparams If you are not connecting a second computer to the Ethernet port, skip to “Connecting to a Printer” later in this chapter. __________________________________________ Installation 2-23...

  • Page 50: Connecting To The Ethernet Port

    (MAUI) to connect to the controller and a female connector for the type of cabling used on your network. The following sections describe the methods for connecting your printer to a network, using two common types of network cabling; unshielded twisted pair (UTP or 10BaseT), and thin coaxial cable (thinnet or 10Base2).

  • Page 51: Unshielded Twisted Pair (10Baset) Connection

    Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT) Connection Each device in a network installation using UTP cable must be connected directly to a hub. The maximum length for a UTP cable connection from device to hub is 328 feet (100 m). Larger networks are formed by linking hubs together.
  • Page 52 Thinnet cables usually have a female twist-on BNC connector on each end. A “T” connector is used to tie the external transceiver into the network (fig. 2.20). Fig. 2.20 A “T” Connector To connect your controller to a 10Base2 cabled Ethernet network Turn off the controller.

  • Page 53: Setting The Ethertalk Zone Name

    If the transceiver has dual male BNC connectors, you can plug the coaxial cable into either one of the connectors. Follow the instructions included with the transceiver. Note: If this is an end node on the network and the unit is not self-terminating, place a terminating resistor (fig.
  • Page 54 Type the following file substituting the name for the zone used on your network for nameofzone. (%EtherTalk_NV%)<</ EtherTalkZone(nameofzone)>>setdevparams Select Save from the File menu, and save the file as Set Zone.ps on your computer system. Select Quit from the File menu to exit TeachText. Insert the Macintosh XANTÉ...

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Printer

    Your controller can connect to up to four printers through the printer ports on the back of the controller. You use the standard Centronics parallel cable that came with your controller to connect it to a printer (fig. 2.22). The parallel port on the controller uses a 25-pin connector.

  • Page 56: Initializing The Hard Disk

    Initializing the Hard Disk Hard disks are identified by device numbers. The internal SCSI ID number for your controller is 0. Caution: Initializing a disk erases all information stored on it. When initializing, make sure you choose the correct device number for the hard disk. If you are working in a PC environment, skip to “Initializing a Hard Disk with the PC.”...

  • Page 57: Initializing The Hard Disk With The Pc

    Type the following initialization file. serverdict begin 0 exitserver statusdict begin (%disk0%) 0 1 devformat Select Save from the File menu, and save this file as Initialize Disk.ps on your computer system. Select Quit from the File menu to exit TeachText. Insert the Macintosh XANTÉ...
  • Page 58 Caution: Make sure the controller is selected before initializing the hard disk. Note: Some XANTÉ Utilities versions have an INITDSK.PS file. This file will initialize all SCSI disks attached to the controller. To initialize a specific disk, use the following procedure to create and download the PostScript file This procedure creates a PostScript file that initializes disk #0, the first disk in your controller.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup

    Downloads Folder Drivers Folder PSPrinter Driver and User Guide Installing XANTÉ Command Center Installing XANTÉ Linearizer Using Printer Fonts Downloading to Printer Memory or the Hard Disk Listing Downloaded Fonts Removing Downloaded Fonts Before You Print _____________________________________ Macintosh Setup 3-1...
  • Page 60 Notes 3-2 Macintosh Setupbb ____________________________________...

  • Page 61: Introduction

    PPD’s, features, or procedures. Configuring Your Controller Before using your controller, you must install and configure the PPD on your host computer. The latest Adobe PostScript Printer driver and an installer program are included on the XANTÉ Utilities disks. Loading the Drivers...

  • Page 62: Using Auto Setup

    PPD for your system. Using Auto Setup Use the PostScript Auto Setup feature to select and configure the Accel-a-Graphix CT4 PPD, after the PSPrinter driver is installed. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. The Chooser window appears.

  • Page 63: Using Manual Setup

    Printer Info... Fig. 3.2 Selecting the PPD Click Auto Setup… (fig. 3.2). The system automatically selects and configures the correct PPD for your printer. Click OK when the Auto Setup process is complete to accept the selections. An icon appears next to the controller you selected. Close the Chooser window.
  • Page 64 (standard RAM is 32 MB). Under Printer1 Installed: select True if you plan to attach a printer to the printer port 1 during setup. If not, select False. Repeat this for each of the printer port settings.

  • Page 65: Installing Xanté Utilities (Macintosh)

    The Utilities folder contains the current versions of the Downloader, XANTÉ Command Center, and XANTÉ Linearizer. Downloader The Downloader application downloads PostScript files and PostScript fonts. See “Loading Printer Fonts” later in this chapter for details. _____________________________________ (Macintosh) Macintosh Setup 3-7...

  • Page 66: Xanté Command Center

    XANTÉ Command Center Command Center provides a quick, easy-to-use way to perform many controller functions, such as changing the controller’s name. See “Installing XANTÉ Command Center” later in this chapter. XANTÉ Linearizer The XANTÉ Linearizer Tool helps ensure accurate color calibration of equipment.

  • Page 67: Drivers Folder

    Aldus application versions. QuarkXPress PDF Folder This folder contains PDFs (Printer Description files) which provide printer-specific information for QuarkXPress. See the Readme file for instructions on installing the correct PDF file. Printer Descriptions Folder...

  • Page 68: Psprinter Driver And User Guide

    ”Calibration and Linearization” in chapter 8 for information on using these curves. Installing XANTÉ Command Center Your new Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller package includes the XANTÉ Command Center program with the utilities. This program allows you to perform many useful functions with your controller including the following: •...
  • Page 69 TCP/IP—allows you to set the address or to enable LPR (lineprinter). • Color —allows you to create and control files to calibrate printer output. You can use CRDs and transfer curves provided by XANTÉ or create and download custom files using these menus.

  • Page 70: Installing Xanté Linearizer

    Command Center, see chapter 7, “Imaging Basics,” and chapter 8, “Color Management.” Installing XANTÉ Linearizer Your new Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller package includes the XANTÉ Linearizer Tool with the utilities. The Linearizer helps ensure accurate color calibration of equipment. It directly interfaces with many popular color measurement devices such as Light Source’s Colortron II.

  • Page 71: Using Printer Fonts

    Using Printer Fonts Your Macintosh XANTÉ Utilities disk includes the Downloader. Use this program to download additional PostScript fonts to your controller’s memory or hard disk. This section covers downloading fonts to both of these areas and listing the fonts in the controller.
  • Page 72 Choose Download Font from the File menu. After the program locates the controller, a screen similar to the following appears. Outline Fonts Available: Fonts Ameri AmeriBol AmeriExtBol AmeriIta AvantGarBoo AvantGarBooObl AvantGarDem AvantGarDemObl BenguBol BenguBoo Bodon BodonBol BodonBolIta BodonPos BookmDem Fig. 3.3 Download Fonts to Memory or the Hard Disk Select Memory or Disk in the Device pop-up menu (fig.

  • Page 73: Listing Downloaded Fonts

    Screen Printer Fig. 3.4 Listing Downloaded Fonts Choose Screen to see the list of fonts on the screen or Printer to produce a hardcopy of the list of fonts. The Font Directory screen appears. Select Memory from the Device options to see a list of fonts stored in memory, or select Rom to see the fonts stored in ROM.
  • Page 74 Use the Downloader, included in your XANTÉ Utilities to download and remove fonts from the internal SCSI hard disk. To remove a font from the internal hard disk Make sure the controller is powered on. Locate the Downloader utility and double-click the icon to open the utility.

  • Page 75: Before You Print

    The pre-printing procedures prepare different parts of your system for the initial setup. Make sure ink is loaded in the color printer. See the printer documentation for details. Prime the printer to make sure all print heads are firing. See the printer documentation for details.
  • Page 76 3-18 Macintosh Setupbb ____________________________________...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 - Pc Setup

    Setting up the Driver in Windows 3.1 or 3.11 Installing the PPD in Window 3.1 or 3.11 Installing the Driver and PPD in Windows 95 Deleting Previous Driver Versions Loading and Removing Printer Fonts XANTÉ Command Center ___________________________________________ PC Setup 4-1...
  • Page 78 Notes 4-2 PC Setupbb __________________________________________...

  • Page 79: Introduction

    This chapter covers setting up your controller to print in a PC environment. This includes installing the XANTÉ Utilities, Command Center, and Linearizer; setting up to print from Microsoft Windows; and downloading printer fonts. Before You Begin You should be familiar with standard PC keyboard and mouse (if applicable) procedures such as choosing commands, selecting options, using buttons and boxes, locating files, and scrolling.

  • Page 80: Directories On The Utilities Disk

    README.WRI is Adobe’s readme file for the Adobe Window’s driver. You do not need to load this file on to your hard disk. XT_82005.PPD is an example of a printer description file which provides controller-specific information for use by some applications.
  • Page 81 To load some or all of these files, use the following procedure to make a directory on your hard disk for the PostScript files and to copy the file(s) from the utilities disk. Turn on your PC and go to the DOS prompt. Go to the root directory by typing: CD \ Type the following to create a PS_FILES directory:...

  • Page 82: Installing Xanté Command Center

    Installing XANTÉ Command Center Your controller package includes a special utility called Command Center. This utility allows you to go through Windows instead of DOS to set up your controller for Novell NetWare. (See “XANTÉ Command Center” at the end of this chapter for information on functions available through this utility.) Command Center setup differs for Windows 3.1 or 3.11 and for Windows 95.

  • Page 83: Windows Setup

    Printer Setup. The downloader is installed automatically with the Windows driver. The driver file with the PPD file allows you to select printer functions while using Windows applications. For details on these routine procedures in Windows, see the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver User’s Guide.

  • Page 84: Installing The Driver In Windows 3.1 Or 3.11

    Start your Windows application. Then, exit from any applications that are running. Insert the Adobe Printer driver program disk in drive A or B. Open the Windows Program Manager; click File, then Run. Type the following command in the Run dialog box, substituting a different drive letter, if necessary.

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Driver In Windows 3.1 Or 3.11

    Double click the Control Panel icon. Then, double click the Printers icon. Select Accel-a-Graphix CT4 on LPT? (the ? is replaced by the number of the port you are using). Then, click Connect. Locate the Time-out (seconds) box and change Device Not Selected to 300 Transmission Retry to 900.

  • Page 86: Installing The Ppd In Windows 3.1 Or 3.11

    To access your controller’s specific features (such as page sizes), you need to install the PPD (PostScript Printer Description). To do this With the disk containing your printer’s PPD in drive A or B, open the Windows Program Manager. Double click the Main Group icon. Then, double click the Control Panel icon.
  • Page 87 Click Next to keep the default setting unless you want the setup program in another location. Depending on your system’s speed, installation may take several minutes. Then, a window appears where you can designate your printer type and install the PPD. Caution: If you choose to locate the setup program elsewhere, XANTÉ...
  • Page 88 Make your local port selection using the following procedure. In the Available Ports dialog box, choose the port to which your printer is attached. If you are not sure of the port, check with your system administrator. Click Configure Port. Make sure that all options selected...
  • Page 89 Select the desired options in the Printer Properties window. If you are in doubt, select default values for now except for the Device Options and Graphics which need to be changed as follows: In Device Options, select the printer’s installed options.

  • Page 90: Deleting Previous Driver Versions

    Click OK. The new Adobe Windows 95 printer driver is installed and setup. You can select the Accel-a-Graphix CT4 in Windows programs. For details on using the driver, see the Windows Driver Guide on your utilities disks (see “Printing the Windows Driver Guide” earlier in this chapter).
  • Page 91 Only delete the lines indicated by notes in the right column; the other lines are to help you locate the entries. [<printer_name>,<port>] PrinterName=<printer_nickname> [devices] <printer-name>=ADOBEPS,<port> [PrinterPorts] <printer_name>=ADOBEPS,<port>,15,45,… <<<Delete this line If the device= line in the [windows] section of the WIN.INI file refers to AdobePS, delete that line also.

  • Page 92: Loading And Removing Printer Fonts

    Loading and Removing Printer Fonts The Windows 3.1 Driver disk includes a font downloader (WINDOWN.EXE). This program can download fonts to the controller’s memory or to an internal hard drive. Once a font is downloaded you can use it as a resident font within your applications.

  • Page 93: Xanté Command Center

    XANTÉ Command Center Your new Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller package includes the XANTÉ Command Center program. This Windows/Windows 95 program allows you to perform many useful functions with your controller such as the following: • Chat—allows you to communicate with your controller using the PostScript language.
  • Page 94 • Transfer Curve—allows you to create and control files to calibrate printer output. You can use transfer curves provided by XANTÉ or create and download custom files using these menus. See “Transfer Curves” and “Printer Calibration” in chapter 8 for details.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 - Configuration

    Chapter 5 - Configuration Chapter Overview Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Control The Front Panel The Display Window Front Panel Lights (LEDs) Front Panel Keys The Menu Structure Selecting Menu Options Recommended Printer Settings The Main Menus The Print Menu The Printer Menus...
  • Page 96 The Interface Menu The RS232 Menu The Parallel Menu The LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and LinePrinter Menus The Novell Print Server Menu Notes Configurationbb ______________________________________...

  • Page 97: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter covers controlling the Accel-a-Graphix CT4 through the front panel and its menus. Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Control There are three basic ways to control your controller: • Through applications • Through XANTÉ Utilities • Through the controller’s front panel This chapter deals with using the front panel.

  • Page 98: The Display Window

    The twiddle indicates that a job is either being spooled to the hard disk or despooled to a printer. Front Panel Lights (LEDs) The front panel features four LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), which indicate the controller’s status (fig.

  • Page 99: Front Panel Keys

    The Data LED is the top center light on the DATA front panel. When it is on and does not blink, the controller is receiving data. When it is on and blinking, it indicates that the controller is processing data. The Ready LED is the top right light on the READY front panel.

  • Page 100: The Menu Structure

    The Left Arrow controller is in the menu structure. Pressing the Left Arrow through options within the current menu or lowers a numeric value, such as the number of copies to print. The down arrow Enter ENTER working within the menu structure. Pressing the Enter option within a menu when that option is visible in the display window.

  • Page 101: Selecting Menu Options

    Selecting Menu Options Use the front panel’s configuration menu structure to set up your controller to communicate with your computer. Note: Four front panel keys have arrows to indicate their use within the menu structure. The up arrow on the Job Reset key indicates backing up one menu level at a time.
  • Page 102 After selecting an item you can press the left arrow Menu key to select a different item, press the Reset back out of the submenu, or press the On Line key to leave the menu structure entirely. For example, if you want to change the controller’s measurement from English to metric units, do the following: Make sure the controller is on and idle.

  • Page 103: Recommended Printer Settings

    For example: The factory default setting for the ENCAD NOVAJET printer is CUTTER: ON. This may cause ink to smudge if the printout drops to the floor or desktop before ink is dry on the entire image.

  • Page 104: The Print Menu

    The Print Menu The Print menu, SETUP:PRINT, allows you to configure settings that control the printer(s) setup. It includes the following submenus. • PRINTER1 • PRINTER2* • PRINTER3* • PRINTER4* • SCREEN • CASCADE • ACROSS • BEST FIT •...

  • Page 105: The Printer Menus

    PRINT:PRINTER3, and PRINT:PRINTER4—allow you to select and configure the individual printers connected to the controller. Printer menus only appear for printers attached to the controller. Depending on the model of your controller, up to four printers can be attached. For example, if the first two printers are attached, you will see the PRINT:PRINTER1 and the PRINT:PRINTER2 menu.

  • Page 106: The Enable Menu

    (YES) or to disable (NO) the controller’s HP format of interpreting data. When this feature is set to YES, the controller sends HP palette information to the printer at the start of every job. This information is necessary for HP printers but not for the NOVAJET. The factory default setting is NO.

  • Page 107: The Media Width Menu

    The Media Width Menu The Media Width Menu, PRINTER1:MEDIAWI, describes the width of the media loaded in the designated printer. The controller uses this information to determine the most appropriate printer for each print job. Valid page widths range from 4" (10 cm) to 60" (127 cm).

  • Page 108: The Cascade Menu

    The Cascade Menu The Cascade menu, PRINT:CASCADE, allows multiple copies of the same job to print on more than one printer simultaneously. Options are to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) this feature. The factory default is YES. Job 1...

  • Page 109: The Across Menu

    The Across Menu The Across menu, PRINT:ACROSS, allows you to save media by printing multiple copies of a small or narrow image across the page. Options are to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) this feature. The factory default is YES. Note: We recommend you use custom page sizes set to the actual dimensions of your image to assure proper orientation.

  • Page 110: The Best Fit Menu

    If the printer it selects is busy, it sends the job to the printer with the next best fit. This menu directs the controller to hold the job until the initially selected printer is available.

  • Page 111: The Orientation Menu

    The Portrait selection rotates the page, if necessary, to send the shortest edge to the printer first. The None selection sends the page to the printer as it is received from the application, with no rotation. The factory default is LANDSCAPE.

  • Page 112: The Automatic Reduction Menu

    Oversized jobs are cropped and printed, if the Automatic Reduction feature is disabled. Options are to enable (YES) or disable (NO). The factory default is Printer 1 Autoreduce Disabled (No) Fig. 5.9 The Automatic Reduction Feature...

  • Page 113: The Save Media Menu

    This option eliminates the white space above and below images sent to the printer. Options are to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) this feature. The factory default is YES.

  • Page 114: The Margins Menu

    The Margins Menu The Margins menu, PRINT:MARGINS, allows you to change the normal printer margins of 355 pixels (approximately 3/5") to 119 pixels (approximately 1/5"). This expands the imageable area of the paper. Options are Normal and Expanded. The factory default is EXPANDED.

  • Page 115: The Erase All Menu

    Printer menus only appear for the number of printers (1 to 4) attached to the controller. Each of the four printer menus contains the same four submenus, so they will be covered as a group. SETUP: JOB JOB: ERASEALL ERASEALL:CONFIRM...

  • Page 116: The Clear Trap Menu

    JOB:PRINTER3, and JOB:PRINTER4—allow you to perform various job related functions. Printer menus only appear for printers attached to the controller. Since each Printer menu contains the same four submenus, printer 1 is used for examples. The submenus are • HOLD •...

  • Page 117: The Hold Menu

    The Restart Menu The Restart menu, PRINTER1:RESTART, allows you to restart the print job on printer 1 from the beginning. This option can be used with or without using the Hold option first. Once you are in the Restart menu, press the Enter key to restart the print job from the beginning.

  • Page 118: The Miscellaneous Menu

    The Miscellaneous Menu The Miscellaneous menu, SETUP:MISC, includes the following submenus. • UNITS • INITIAL JOB • TIMEOUT • LANG (Language) • RAMDISK • RASTERMODE • TEST SETUP: MISC MISC: UNITS MISC: INITIAL JOB UNITS: ENGLISH INITIAL JOB: YES units: metric initial job: no MISC: TEST MISC: RASTERMODE...

  • Page 119: The Units Menu

    The Units menu, MISC:UNITS, allows you to select English or metric measurements for certain options such as size or matte in the printer menus. The factory default is ENGLISH. The Initial Job Menu The Initial Job menu, MISC:INITIAL JOB, allows you to have the controller execute a Sys/Start file, if one exists, on the hard disk when the controller is turned on.

  • Page 120: The Ram Disk Menu

    It does not send the job to the printer until it has processed enough data to ensure that the job can print without interruption. With the Quick option, the controller processes two bands of data, then sends the job to the printer.

  • Page 121: The Test Menu

    The Test Menu The Test menu, MISC:TEST, allows you to print files that you have downloaded onto your controller’s hard disk. The Command Center utility allows you to put PostScript files onto your controller’s hard disk. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the Command Center online help under the topic “Test Directory.”...

  • Page 122: The Rs232 Menu

    The RS232 Menu The RS232 menu, I/F:RS232, allows you to configure the RS232 serial interface communication settings. This menu includes the following submenus. • ENABLE • MODE • BAUD RATE • PARITY • FLWCNTL (flow control) • DATA BITS • STOP BITS •...

  • Page 123: The Mode Menu

    The Mode Menu The Mode menu, RS232:MODE, allows you to select the PostScript mode. Options are PS STD, PS BIN, and PS TBCP. The factory default is PS STD. PS STD for standard PostScript PS BIN for binary PostScript PS TBCP for tagged binary communication protocol PostScript The Baud Rate Menu...

  • Page 124: The Spool Menu

    To change this numeric value once you are in this menu, use the Left Arrow key to lower the value or use the Menu value to the desired amount; then, press the Enter the selection. The Spool Menu The Spool menu, RS232:SPOOL, allows you to enable (YES) or disable (NO) spooling to the RS232 interface.

  • Page 125: The Enable Menu

    The Enable Menu The Enable menu, PARALLEL:ENABLE, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the parallel interface on your controller. The factory default is YES. The Mode Menu The Mode menu, PARALLEL:MODE, allows you to select the PostScript mode. Options are PS STD, PS BIN, and PS TBCP. The factory default is PS STD.

  • Page 126: The Localtalk, Ethertalk, And Lineprinter Menus

    The Enable menu, I/F: XXXX:ENABLE, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the LocalTalk interface or the Ethernet interface for EtherTalk or Line Printer protocols on your controller. The XXXX will be replaced by the specific interface menu chosen, either LTALK, ETALK or LPR.

  • Page 127: The Spool Menu

    The Spool menu, XXXX:SPOOL, allows you to enable (YES) or disable (NO) spooling to the LocalTalk interface or to the Ethernet interface for EtherTalk or Line Printer protocols. The XXXX will be replaced by the specific interface menu chosen, either LTALK, ETALK or LPR.

  • Page 128: The Enable Menu

    The Enable Menu The Enable menu, NVL PSRV:ENABLE, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the Ethernet interface for Novell on your printer. The factory default is NO. The Protocol Menu The Novell Protocol menu, NVL PSRV:PRTOCOL, allows you to select between Novell protocol frame types 802.3 and 802.2.

  • Page 129: Chapter 6 - Routine Operations

    Chapter 6 - Routine Operations Chapter Overview Using the Controller’s PPD General PPD Option Menu Features PPD Access to Controller Features Using Macintosh Applications Using Windows Changing PC Communication Settings EtherTalk Driver Ethernet Configuration for Novell NetWare Using Novell NetWare Software Novell NetWare Software Print Server Name Login Name...
  • Page 130 Notes 6-2 Routine Operationsbb __________________________________...

  • Page 131: Introduction

    Using the Controller’s PPD To load the PostScript Printer driver and Accel-a-Graphix CT4 PPD, see chapter 3, “ Macintosh Setup” or chapter 4, “ PC Setup.” Controller feature options can be set through the PPD, the front panel, and XANTÉ...

  • Page 132: Print

    None. The Before or After Document options may be useful to identify jobs in special situations. For example, when running jobs on a networked printer or multiple jobs overnight with no one in attendance. Print The Print menu options vary depending on the application used.

  • Page 133: Scale Page

    Color Palette selections. Since printer 1 is the factory default printer, it is used in examples for these selections. When you add a printer to the network, you must change the Printer Installed option under Configure in the Chooser Setup window to True for that printer to be recognized on the network.

  • Page 134: Shrink To Fit

    Shrink to Fit The Scale Page options may result in an image that is too large to be printed on the available media size. By combining PPD features, you can enlarge an image and then reduce it to fit a specific media size. To maximize use of available image area Open the Print dialog box and locate the controller’s PPD features.

  • Page 135: Num Copies

    PPD. This menu allows you to specify the number of copies of an image to print. Options are Printer’s default, None, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, and 100. None uses the application’s copy count.

  • Page 136: Orientation

    For the Auto Orient option, the controller first compares the longedge of the page to the largest media size available on an enabled printer. If the page is too large to be printed on any of the available media, the controller rotates the page and prints it short edge first.

  • Page 137: Auto Reduce

    The Auto Reduce options can be set through the PPD or the front panel. This menu allows you to automatically reduce oversized jobs to a printable size (fig. 5.9). Options are Printer’s default, Disable, and Enable. The factory default is Printer’s default.

  • Page 138: Across

    This menu allows you to print multiple copies of the same job across the page rather than down when the images are narrow (fig. 5.6). This saves paper. Options are Printer’s default, True, and False. True enables the option while false disables it. The factory default is Printer’s default.

  • Page 139: Error Diffusion

    (PRINT:SCREEN). This menu allows you to select the type of screening method used to create the print image. Options are Printer’s default, Spot, X-Screen, Diffuse 1, 2, and 3. The factory default is Printer’s default. Spot screening uses a clustered dot technique. X-Screening uses a stochastic, dispersed-dot technique.

  • Page 140: Raster Mode

    With the Smart option, the controller compares the time required to process data to the time required to print the image. The job is not sent to the printer until enough data has been processed to ensure that the print job will complete without interruption.

  • Page 141: Bidirectional

    Bidirectional The Bidirectional options can be set only through the PPD. This menu allows you to enable the printer’s bidirectional print mode if it is available. Options are Printer’s default, False, and True. True enables the mode while false disables it. The factory default is Printer’s default.

  • Page 142: Print Quality

    Fig. 6.11 The Print Quality Options Printer’s Default—This option allows you to use the mode to which the printer is set. Draft Mode—This is the fastest mode for use when speed is more important than quality.

  • Page 143: Cut Media

    Cut Media The Cut Media options can be set only in the PPD. This menu allows you to have the printer(s) cut the media automatically at the end of every page of the current print job. Options include Printer’s default, On, and Off.

  • Page 144: Trapping Order

    The Best Fit options can be set through the PPD or the front panel. This menu allows you to ensure that a job is sent to a printer with the media size that best fits the image. Options are Printer's default, True, and False.

  • Page 145: Save Spooled Job

    Spooling must be enabled from the front panel or the Command Center to use this feature. Options are Printer’s default, True, and False. The factory default is Printer’s default. See “ The Interface Menu” in chapter 5 and “Using the Spooler” later in this chapter for details.

  • Page 146: Enable Poster

    The Enable Poster options can be set only through the PPD. This menu allows you to print up to 50' x 50' posters by having the controller tile the image to the printer(s). Tiling divides the image into printable sections which then can be assembled into one large image.

  • Page 147: Crd Selection

    The CRD Selection options can be set only through the PPD. This menu allows you to select a specific CRD from the library on your controller to use on a job by job basis. Options are Printer’s Default, None, and the list of CRDs in your controller’s CRD library. See “CRDs”...

  • Page 148: Printer Enable

    Options are Printer’s default, None, Printer 1 only, Printer 2 only, Printer 3 only, Printer 4 only, Printer 1&2, Printer 1&3, Printer 1&4, Printer 2&3, Printer 2&4, Printer 3&4, Printer 1,2,&3, Printer 1,2,&4, Printer 2,3,&4, and Printer All. None allows the controller to use whatever printer(s) the job specifies and will not change the printer(s) setting(s).

  • Page 149: Printer1 Page Width

    This menu allows you to inform the controller of the paper size in the designated printer. The options are Printer’s default, None, 10 inch, 12 inch, …, and 60 inch. None allows the controller to use whatever page width the job specifies without changing the printer setting.

  • Page 150: Printer1 Matte

    0.30 inch, …, and 2.00 inch. None allows the controller to use whatever matte size the job specifies without changing the printer setting. Note: You will see a matte menu for each enabled printer that is attached to the controller. Fig. 6.21 The Printer1 Matte Options...

  • Page 151: Printer1 Color Palette

    Options are Printer’s default, True, or False. True directs the controller to send HP palette information to the printer at the start of every job. This information is not sent if False is chosen. HP palette information is necessary for HP and CalComp printers but not for the NOVAJET.

  • Page 152: Mirror Print

    This menu allows you to print the job in a mirror image (one where the image is reversed from left to right). Options are Printer’s default, True and False. True enables mirror printing while false disables it. The factory default is Printer’s default.

  • Page 153: Paper Save

    The controller locates the white space at the top and bottom of the page and has the printer skip over these parts (fig. 5.10). Options are Printer’s default, True, and False. True enables the option while false disables it.

  • Page 154: Using Macintosh Applications

    Controller package. Using Windows XANTÉ has created a Windows 3.1 printer description file to help you print from Windows and Windows applications. Instructions for installing this file are in chapter 4. Using this file and the Adobe...

  • Page 155: Changing Pc Communication Settings

    Double-click the Printers icon to open that window (fig. 6.27). Default Printer Apple LaserWriter II NT on LPT1 Installed Printers Accel-a-Graphix CT4 on LPT1 PostScript Printer on LPT1 Set as Default Printer Use Print Manager Fig. 6.27 The Printers Window...

  • Page 156: Ethertalk Driver

    Resume the printing process in your application. EtherTalk Driver Your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 supports EtherTalk Phase 2. You need a Phase 2 driver installed on your Macintosh to use your Ethernet option. This driver should be supplied by the manufacturers of the EtherTalk controller for your Macintosh.

  • Page 157: Using Novell Netware Software

    Your controller’s software emulates the print server function on a Novell file server and prints jobs from the queues on your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller. XANTÉ’s print server monitors the print queue(s) on the file server and prints jobs as they are submitted.

  • Page 158: Print Server Name

    The print server software can log onto as many as four file servers containing one or more queues. The controller automatically polls the file server(s) for jobs in the queue(s). When a job is found, it is printed and removed from the queue. Note: The controller automatically turns the interface off if it can’t log on in five tries or if the internal list of file server names doesn’t have any entries in it.

  • Page 159: Login Name

    Note: The print server name is not case sensitive. This name is changed automatically to all uppercase by the controller when the name is entered. Login Name The login name, which is the print server’s name, must be set by your system administrator before print service can begin.

  • Page 160: Print Server Configuration

    Print Server Configuration The print server configuration varies depending on the version of NetWare used. Your system administrator should handle configuration. If questions arise, contact XANTÉ Technical Support (see chapter 8 for details on contacting XANTÉ). Configuration information will be provided on request. Setting Up for Novell Using Command Center Your computer LPT1 port must be set to LOCAL mode to setup your controller for Novell using XANTÉ’s Command Center.

  • Page 161: Setting The Controller As A Novell 3.X Queue Server

    Setting the Controller as a Novell 3.x Queue Server This section covers setting up your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 to run as a queue server on a Novell network version 3.x. However, before you do this, make sure the following statement is in the AUTOEXEC.NCF on the Novell file server before proceeding to...

  • Page 162: Configuring For Novell Pserver Operation

    Press the Insert key and type in a queue name of your choice for the New Print Queue Name. Highlight the print server name that you typed in step 7. Highlight QUEUE SERVERS and press the Enter key. Press the Insert key and highlight the print server name that you entered in step 4 (exactly as it was set using the XANTÉ...
  • Page 163 Press the Menu key until ENABLE:YES or enable:yes appears. Press the Enter key. SELECTED appears in the display window. Press the Reset key until READY/IDLE appears. Finish setting up for Novell using Command Center using the following second procedure. Note: The Windows driver must have been installed before doing the second half of this setup.

  • Page 164: Setting The Controller As A Novell 4.X Queue Server

    Setting the Controller as a Novell 4.x Queue Server This section covers setting up your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller to run as a queue server on a Novell network version 4.x. However, before you do this, make sure the following statement is in the AUTOEXEC.NCF on the Novell file server before proceeding to...

  • Page 165: Configuring For Novell Pserver Operation

    Before the controller can advertise on the network, you must configure it for Novell Pserver Operation using the two procedures in this section. Use the following first procedure to configuration through the printer’s front panel. Press the Menu key until SETUP:I/F appears. Press the Enter key.
  • Page 166 Press the Enter key. Press the Menu key until ENABLE:YES or enable:yes appears. Press the Enter key. SELECTED appears in the display window. Press the Reset key until READY/IDLE appears in the display window. Finish setting up for Novell using Command Center using the following second procedure.

  • Page 167: Using Tcp/Ip Software

    Creating an address file which includes the IP address, the broadcast address, and the network mask • Downloading the address file to the printer Note: Check with your system administrator on how to interface with print spooling software. Classes of Networks IP and broadcast addresses depend upon the class of the network.
  • Page 168 Network Address 1 1 0 Class Net ID 3 Bits 21 Bits Network Address Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Default TCP/IP Address: 192.9.200.201 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Class Net ID 3 Bits 21 Bits Fig.

  • Page 169: Reserved Ip Addresses

    On a class A network, the first octet number in the broadcast address should match the first number of the IP address. After the network ID, the balance of the broadcast address should be 255s. Reserved IP Addresses Currently, several addresses are reserved by convention for use by the networking software.

  • Page 170: Network Masks

    Network Masks When you create a TCP/IP address file, it must include the IP address, the broadcast address, and the network mask. The network mask is created by using 255 for any network address octets and by using 0 for any host ID octets (fig. 6.28). On a class C network (the most common type), the network mask would be 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 171 0 exitserver systemdict /quit get exec Note: The last two lines of this file restart the printer. If you omit these lines, you need to add a ^D (Ctrl D) line at the end of the file; then, after the file is sent down to the controller, you need to restart the controller.

  • Page 172: Using The Spooler

    The controller’s address is set. Now you can print to it using TCP/IP software. Check with your system administrator for software details. Note: This file can be sent from a Macintosh via EtherTalk using the Font Downloader application in your XANTÉ Utilities. To create the file, use TeachText or any text editor that can save the file in a text only format.

  • Page 173: How The Spooler Works

    Fig. 6.29 Hard Disk and RAM Disk Spooling How the Spooler Works When a job is sent over a spooled interface, it is not immediately processed; instead, it is written to the controller’s hard drive or to RAM disk. Once the entire job is sent, the spooler assigns the job a Job ID and puts the job at the end of the spooler’s job queue.

  • Page 174: Front Panel Spooling

    You can independently control spooling to each controller interface in two ways. You can use the front panel, or you can use Command Center. This section covers both ways. Note: Command Center not only controls spooling, but it also provides access to all the features for spooling and its job queue.

  • Page 175: Command Center Spooling Macintosh

    Command Center Spooling Macintosh Command Center’s Macintosh Spooling option in the General menu gives you access to features available for spooling and the job queue. The Spooling window lists the job ID, its status, where the job is stored, and its size in bytes. Macintosh Spooling Fig.
  • Page 176 The Devices… option in the Spooling window allows you to select a spool device. The Interfaces… option allows you to select to what I/ O interfaces to spool. Note: If you select NONE for the spool device, you disable spooling for all I/O interfaces; interfaces do not spool regardless of their spool settings.
  • Page 177 Select Interfaces… from the Configure options. The Select I/O Interfaces to Spool window appears (fig. 6.32). Fig. 6.32 The Select I/O Interfaces to Spool Window Select the interface you wish to use for spooling. Then, click OK. You return to the Spooler window. Click Ok.

  • Page 178: Command Center Spooling Pc

    Command Center Spooling PC Command Center’s Spooler option in the Controller menu gives you complete access to all features available for spooling and the job queue. The Spooler window lists the job ID, its status, where the job is stored, and its size in bytes. PC Spooler Fig.
  • Page 179 Note: If you select NONE for the spool device, you disable spooling for all I/O interfaces; interfaces do not spool regardless of their spool settings. If RAM disk is your spool device, make sure to make it big enough to handle the largest file to be spooled;...

  • Page 180: Using A Scsi Disk

    Disk” in chapter 2. To download fonts to the internal hard disk, see “Downloading to Printer Memory or a Hard Disk” in chapter 3 for a Macintosh environment or “Loading Printer Fonts ” in chapter 4 for a PC environment. To remove downloaded fonts from the disk, see the next section, “Removing Downloaded Fonts.”...

  • Page 181: Moving And Cleaning The Controller

    Moving and Cleaning the Controller Your controller is designed for minimal maintenance. This section describes the basics for moving and cleaning the controller. Moving the Controller Use the following precautions to protect the controller when it is moved, particularly if you must move it farther than just across a room.

  • Page 182: Cleaning The Controller

    Cleaning the Controller The most convenient time to clean the controller is when you clean your printer(s). Use the following procedure to clean the controller. Turn off your controller and disconnect it from the power source. Disconnect any printers attached to the controller.

  • Page 183: Chapter 7 - Imaging Basics

    Chapter 7 - Imaging Basics Chapter Overview Color Printing Technology Color Printing Concepts and Variables Color Theory Ink Density Variables Applications Variables Media Variables Setting Variables Color Gamut Variables Human Variables Color Measuring Linearization Spectrophotometer Colorimeter Densitometer Screening XANTÉ Scaling Page Design Typefaces and Fonts Typeface Forms...
  • Page 184 Notes 7-2 Imaging Basics _______________________________________...

  • Page 185: Introduction

    (or format) within its own color space (fig. 7.1). As resulting data passes from one space to the next, say from a monitor’s space to a printer’s space, the data needs to be converted from the first device’s format to a format understood by the second device.
  • Page 186 Now, computer and peripheral manufacturers can create a program for each device to translate back and forth between that device’s format and the standard format. Think of the standard as a universal second language for all devices. Any device can convert data from the universal language to its native language, process the data in its space, and translate the results back to the universal format (space)—...

  • Page 187: Color Printing Concepts And Variables

    To understand how colors are transformed from one color space to another, it is important to look at some basic color concepts and printing variables that affect color printer output. Color Theory Color display is founded on traditional theories of color and light principles.

  • Page 188: Subtractive Theory

    Subtractive Theory A printer’s output reflects light. It usually begins with white (paper) and creates color by laying down inks that absorb (or subtract out) specific proportions of red, blue, and green light. Cyan ink subtracts out all red, magenta subtracts out all green, and yellow subtracts out all blue.

  • Page 189: Transfer Curves

    Transfer curves calibrate your printer for specific ink and media, eliminating the differences caused by environmental conditions and printer age. XANTÉ’s provides a set of transfer curves for all ENCAD QIS ink and media. You can also use XANTÉ’s Command Center to create custom transfer curves adjusted to your specific needs.

  • Page 190: Setting Variables

    Four common media types are bond paper, polyethylene paper, polyester film, and specialty type media. Each has advantages and disadvantages. For example, plain paper is less expensive but lacks the consistent coverage property of resin-coated stock. Bond paper is less expensive and more appropriate for spot color documents such as CAD wire plots.

  • Page 191: Color Gamut Variables

    Color Gamut Variables A color gamut is the range of colors that can be produced by a device, such as a color monitor or printer, or recognized by a device, such as a scanner or the human eye. Color gamuts differ between devices.

  • Page 192: Human Variables

    To ensure consistency, colors must be matched to a common standard such as the SWOP (Specifications for Webb Offset Printing). The goal of this process is to linearize the output device’s 7-10 Imaging Basics _______________________________________ Monitor Gamut Film Gamut Printer Gamut...

  • Page 193: Linearization

    A spectrophotometer measures the wavelengths of light reflected from, transmitted through or emitted from the output of a device, such as a monitor or printer. The light is broken into bands, each of which represents a portion of the visible spectrum.

  • Page 194: Colorimeter

    Densitometer A densitometer produces a set light source and then measures an entity’s (for example, a monitor’s or a printer’s) ability to transmit or reflect that light compared to a common standard of density. Higher densities transmit or reflect less light than lower ones.

  • Page 195: Xanté Scaling

    The dots in this screening technique are usually smaller than those in AM screening and they are arranged in a seemingly random pattern. This method provides better reproduction of finely detailed and continuous-tone images. Because this technique does not lay the dots on grids, it eliminates rosette and moiré...

  • Page 196: Page Design

    In this case, the image can be extended below that scale factor to 50 or 75 lpi per scale factor before pixilation occurs. XANTÉ Scaling is available at the PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file level under Options in the Print menu.

  • Page 197: Serif, Sans Serif, And Miscellaneous Typefaces

    Serif, Sans Serif, and Miscellaneous Typefaces Typefaces fall into three categories of styles, serif, sans serif, and miscellaneous. A serif is an extra flourish or decoration added to the end of a main line forming a letter, character, or symbol. PostScript PostScript Serif (Times Roman) Sans Serif (Helvetica)

  • Page 198: Typeface Forms

    Your controller’s PostScript typefaces feature all three categories: serif, sans serif, and miscellaneous. Serif Courier Courier-Bold Courier-BoldOblique Courier-Oblique ITC Bookman-Demi ITC Bookman-DemiItalic ITC Bookman-Light ITC Bookman-LightItalic NewCenturySchlbk-Bold NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic NewCenturySchlbk-Italic NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Palatino-Bold Palatino-BoldItalic Palatino-Italic Palatino-Roman Times-Bold Times-BoldItalic Times-Italic Times-Roman ZapfChancery-MediumItalic Typeface Forms Typefaces can be broken down into various forms to help distinguish them.

  • Page 199: Other Elements Of Design

    Usually portraits are narrow in width and long in length while landscapes are wider across and shorter in length. The same is true when you print from your printer. Copy across the narrow direction of the page is in portrait orientation which is used for most business letters.

  • Page 200: Point Size And X-Height

    Point Size and x-Height Point size comes from an old typesetting term for a typeface’s height. This is measured from the top of highest ascender (the upward stroke on a character) to the lowest descender (the downward stoke) within a character set (fig. 7.5). 6 Point 8 Point 10 Point...

  • Page 201: Spacing

    Often little design details make the difference between an adequate or professional job. The following tips may help you produce the best possible output from your controller and printer(s). • Keep your page design simple. Too many typeface and design element changes can produce a cluttered, confusing page.
  • Page 202 • Always consider your audience first. For example, readers with visual problems or youngsters learning to read will respond better to larger point sizes. A conservative group of investors would be more impressed by a tradition typeface like Times Roman, while accountants may prefer Courier. •...

  • Page 203: Chapter 8 - Color Management

    Chapter Overview Introduction ICC Profiles CRDs Transfer Curves Printer Calibration Preparing for Printer Calibration Sending a Transfer Curve to the Controller Printing a Calibration Strip Using the Colortron II Linearizing the Colortron Data Creating a Custom Transfer Curve Monitor Calibration...
  • Page 204 Notes 8-2 Color Managementbb __________________________________...

  • Page 205: Introduction

    Introduction XANTÉ’s color management advances help ensure precise, consistent, and predictable colors from your inkjet printer every time you print. This technology allows you to calibrate multiple printers so that they produce the same accurate, repeatable colors. XANTÉ’s multifaceted approach to digital desktop color...
  • Page 206 At a minimum, an ICC-compliant application must allow the user to specify the following: • Source Profile—scanner, monitor, or Photo CD (RGB) • Destination Profile—printer (CMYK) or monitor (RGB), if the image is from a Photo CD or scanner 8-4 Color Managementbb __________________________________...

  • Page 207: Crds

    CRDs CRDs convert RGB data produced by scanners, monitors, and photo CDs to CMYK separations that your inkjet printer can understand. Adobe Systems, Inc. created the CRD approach to color management to perform the complex task of mapping colors across different devices with different color gamuts and spaces.
  • Page 208 CRDs with a Colortron or similar device. Using the CRD Selection feature in the PPD, you can select either the designated default CRD (Printer’s Default) or any of the CRDs in the controller’s library on a job by job basis. See “CRD Selection”...

  • Page 209: Transfer Curves

    RGB data to your printer’s CMYK data by using transfer curves tuned to your printer, ink, and media needs. The Accel-a-Graphix CT4 ships with a factory default transfer curve in ROM. The XANTÉ Utilities disks that ship with your controller, contain additional transfer curves for all ENCAD QIS inks and media.
  • Page 210 Custom transfer curves can be downloaded to your controller as the transfer curve for spot screening or as one of four printer curves. The transfer curve used for an image depends upon the screening technique selected. The controller uses the transfer curve for the printer that is assigned the print job, unless you choose the Spot screening method to produce the image.
  • Page 211 Use Send Default Transfer Curves to send the current open file (displayed in the Transfer Curves window) to the controller as the transfer curve for Spot or a printer, as selected in the Curve to Use (for the Macintosh) or Printer (for the PC) section of the Transfer Curves window.

  • Page 212: Printer Calibration

    You can create custom transfer curves using XANTÉ’s Command Center, the XANTÉ Linearizer, and a supported color measuring device. The Colortron II ships with your Accel-a-Graphix CT4. Check with XANTÉ Technical Support for information about using other color measuring equipment.

  • Page 213: Preparing For Printer Calibration

    Sending a Transfer Curve to the Controller Your controller ships with a factory default transfer curve resident in ROM. The first time you calibrate your printer, you can use this curve or download one of the curves provided by XANTÉ on your utilities disks.
  • Page 214 (where X is the serial or parallel port to which your controller is connected). From the Controller menu, choose Select Product…, then choose the Accel-a-Graphix CT4. Select Transfer Curves… from the Color menu (Macintosh) or Transfer Curve… from the Controller menu (PC).
  • Page 215 Macintosh Fig. 8.4 The Transfer Curves Windows Select Open… from the File menu. A file selection screen appears. Highlight and double click the name of the transfer curve file that you want to send to the controller as its default. The cyan portion of the selected curve is displayed in the Transfer Curves window (fig.

  • Page 216: Printing A Calibration Strip

    Printing a Calibration Strip After sending a transfer curve to the controller, print a calibration strip. This strip is used to measure the printer’s current performance, which is the basis for adjustments to the transfer curve to calibrate the printer.

  • Page 217: Using The Colortron Ii

    Using the Colortron II A Colortron II ships with your Accel-a-Graphix CT4 and is used as an example in this procedure for calibrating and using a color measuring device. The Accel-a-Graphix CT4 is compatible with many other color measuring devices. Please call XANTÉ Technical Support for a list of these devices and recommendations for their use.
  • Page 218 For the Macintosh, select Preferences from Colortron’s Edit menu. The Preferences menu appears. Fig. 8.7 Colortron Preferences Window for the Macintosh Make the following preferences selections: Color space for E computation: Frequency of calibration reminders: Export Clipboard data as: Color Data to export: (check both) Click OK to confirm your selections.
  • Page 219 Fig. 8.8 Colortron General Tab of the Preferences Window for the PC a. Select the following options on the General Tab: Color space for E computation: CIE Lab Frequency of calibration reminders: Weekly Check Show Tool Names in Toolbox Window Click the Color Data tab;...
  • Page 220 To configure the Control window These parameters may not need to be reconfigured with each use. The Control window reappears on the Colortron desktop when you close the Preferences window. Fig. 8.10 The Colortron Control window 2. Verify the following settings: Document Profile: Illuminant: Measurements: Absolute Reflective...
  • Page 221 Fig. 8.11 The Set Absolute References Window Place the Colortron aperture over the square opening on top of the Colortron Black Trap calibration box (fig. 8.12). Fig. 8.12 Place the Colortron over the Black Trap Box Hold the foot closed until your computer beeps and Colortron’s red indicator turns to green.

  • Page 222: Measure The Calibration Strip With The Colortron Ii

    Locate the Colortron Calibration Target that came with your Colortron. This target (printed on special yellow and fade resistance paper) contains a factory measured absolute white spot (fig. 8.13). Fig. 8.13 The Colortron Calibration Target Measure the target’s “WHITE” patch (not the “PAPER” patch) by holding the aperture over the patch until the computer beeps and Colortron’s red indicator light turns to green.
  • Page 223 Select the Dot Area tool from Colortron’s toolbox. The Dot Area window appears. Fig. 8.14 The Dot Area Window Choose the color measurement mode from the Response Type menu. When you measure ink printed on paper, choose reflective (paper) mode; when you measure film or transparencies that are backlit, choose transmissive mode.
  • Page 224 Place the baseline calibration strip on a white background. Measure the “paper white” (the 0% tint of the CMYK patches) on the baseline strip, holding the foot closed until your computer beeps to indicate Colortron is through measuring. The Set References for Dot Area Calculation reappears with the Measure the solid (“100% tint”) swatch section highlighted.
  • Page 225 Set up a chart, similar to the following example, to record the Colortron dot area readings of the calibration strip. Color % Cyan 100% Read the cyan color swatches with the Colortron, holding the aperture over each swatch until the computer beeps. Begin with the 100% cyan patch and continue in order to the 0% cyan patch.

  • Page 226: Linearizing The Colortron Data

    Linearizing the Colortron Data The XANTÉ Linearizer imports the data measured by the Colortron II and calculates the adjustments necessary to correct the printer performance to the linear standard. Double-click the XANTÉ Linearizer icon to open that program.
  • Page 227 Fig. 8.17 The Macintosh Select Device Window Select Linearize from the Device menu. The device window for the Colortron II appears (fig. 8.19). For a PC Select the Colortron II from the Device menu. Fig. 8.18 The PC Select Device Window The device window for the Colortron II appears (fig.

  • Page 228: Creating A Custom Transfer Curve

    Use XANTÉ’s Command Center to create the new transfer curve file and automatically download it to the controller. To verify the results of the printer calibration and the accuracy of the new custom transfer curve file, print and measure another calibration strip.
  • Page 229 From the Update Transfer Curve scroll list, select the controller file to update. You may update the default curve or one of the printer curves on your controller’s hard disk. The Linearize option becomes active. Click Linearize to create a new transfer curve and send it to your controller.

  • Page 230: Monitor Calibration

    Click OK (Macintosh) or Close (PC) to return to Command Center’s main window. Select Quit (Macintosh) or Exit (PC) from the File menu to quit Command Center. To measure the calibration strip printed using the new transfer curve. Use the “Measure the Calibration Step” procedure in the “Using the Colortron II”...
  • Page 231 Note: To avoid hot and cool spot problems, run your monitor for at least an hour before using its display to make color critical decisions. Color calibration alone does not ensure output will match the display. Many outside factors, such as the age of equipment and environmental conditions can cause changes in your monitor’s display.
  • Page 232 To calibrate your monitor in a Macintosh environment Select Control Panels from the Apple menu. The Control Panels menu appears. Fig. 8.21 The Control Panels Menus 8-30 Color Managementbb __________________________________...
  • Page 233 Double-click Colortron Calibrator to open that program. The main Colortron Calibrator window appears. Fig. 8.22 Colortron Calibrator Main Window Select the monitor to calibrate from the bottom section of the main screen (fig. 8.22). (All active monitors available to your system appear on this screen.) Select a target white point for the monitor from the Target White Point menu.
  • Page 234 Click Calibrate. The following Calibration Status window appears. Fig. 8.23 The Calibration Status Window Remove Colortron’s standard measurement foot and install the monitor calibration foot in its place (fig. 8.24). (See your Colortron documentation for details on changing these feet.) Fig.
  • Page 235 Align Colortron with its outline on the screen and press firmly making sure a tight suction is created against the screen (fig. 8.25). Fig. 8.25 Attach the Colortron to the Monitor Screen. Click Continue to begin calibration and watch the Calibration status screen (fig.

  • Page 236: Photoshop Editing Tips

    Click Save. If you calibrated this monitor before skip to step 15. If not, a Save dialog box appears. Select the location and name of the file used to store the ColorSync 2.0 monitor profile; then, click Save. Another dialog box appears. Click yes if this is the main monitor you plan to use while working in color applications, or click No if it is not.
  • Page 237 Note: Before beginning this setup procedure, make sure the Accel- a-Graphix CT4 is selected in the Chooser. Also, select PSPrinter, not LaserWriter 8, or the image will be cut off. Open Photoshop and select new from the File menu. The following window appears.
  • Page 238 Fig. 8.29 Enter the Image Width and Height Click Screen…. When the Halftone Screens window appears, make sure Use Printer Default Screens is selected. Click OK. Fig. 8.30 The Halftone Screens Window Create the document and save it.
  • Page 239 Fig. 8.31 The Print Dialog Box Click Options. The Print Options window appears. Note: The Accel-a-Graphix CT4 must be selected in the Chooser and its PPD selected for all the controller PPD options to be active in the bottom of the Print Options window.

  • Page 240: Sharpen Image Details

    Printer1 Paper Width should be set for the size paper in use. This example uses Printer 1; you will see a Page Width menu for each enabled printer that is attached to the controller. When you finish and all the features are set, click Save to verify and save your selections.

  • Page 241: Lighten Or Darken An Overall Image

    Lighten or Darken an Overall Image If you want to lighten an overall page image, increase the gamma curve on all four colors by the same value. You can do this using Photoshop’s Adjust Curves feature to lighten the midtones of these curves.

  • Page 242: Add Or Reduce Vividness

    Add or Reduce Vividness If you want to add or diminish color making it more or less vivid, increase or decrease the color saturation of the overall page. You can do this using Photoshop’s Adjust Hue/Saturation feature. Fig. 8.36 Adjusting the Hue/Saturation Note: Select Master to increase saturation in all four color planes.
  • Page 243 Yellow Green Yellow Green Fig. 8.37 The Color Wheel For example, in an RGB color space the primary color red has the complementary color cyan. In the CMYK color space, cyan is considered the primary color while red is its complementary color. Yellow and blue are complementary, as are green and magenta.

  • Page 244: Setup Color Separations

    When you select the Separation Setup, its window appears (fig. 8.38) with a multiple of options to fine tune your output. Photoshop converts an image from the monitor’s RGB additive color space to a printer’s CMYK subtractive color space using monitor, ink, and separation setting information. 8-42 Color...
  • Page 245 Separation Settings for Glossy Media Separation Settings for Absorbent Media Fig. 8.38 Recommended Separation Settings The separation settings allow you to control the type of separation, the black generation, the black ink limit, the total ink limit and the undercover removal (UCR) percentage. Our recommended settings (fig.
  • Page 246 Black Generation—If you selected GCR, Black Generation becomes active and you can regulate how much black is used. Medium, the default, is used most often. If you decide to use another generation setting, see your Photoshop documentation for details. Black and Total Ink Limits—Photoshop recommends using the default settings (Black Ink Limit = 100%;...

  • Page 247: Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting Chapter Overview Status Messages Controller Status Messages Preliminary Troubleshooting The General Checkup Macintosh Environment Checkup PC Environment Checkup ENCAD NovaJet Troubleshooting The NovaJet General Checkup Specific NovaJet Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Calling for Technical Support Troubleshooting Information ______________________________________ Troubleshooting 9-1...
  • Page 248 Notes Troubleshootingbb _____________________________________...

  • Page 249: Introduction

    Introduction Whether you are a new user of the Accel-a-Graphix CT4 controller or an old pro, this chapter can help you correct most problems encountered. You will find as you go through this section that printing issues usually derive from one of four areas: applications, computer hardware, printer, or controller hardware.
  • Page 250 The controller is off line which means it OFFLINE is not ready to receive and process data. The particular printer is attached but not PRINTER 1 OFFLINE accepting data for some reason. This may be due to a bad or incorrectly seated cable.

  • Page 251: Preliminary Troubleshooting

    READY/PRINTING RESET TO STOP RESETTING JOB TEST PRINT WAITING Preliminary Troubleshooting Preliminary troubleshooting covers both a general once over of the controller and then specific checks depending on the environment, Macintosh, PC, or Ethernet. The General Checkup If you experience problems printing, the following quick checkup may provide an easy, fast solution regardless of your printing environment.

  • Page 252: Macintosh Environment Checkup

    • Make sure the correct PSPrinter file is in your System Folder. • Make sure you install screen fonts to match the printer fonts you use. • If you have an Ethernet setup, make sure all Ethernet cabling is connected correctly. See your network documentation for details.

  • Page 253: Encad Novajet Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the printer is connected to its power source and the power source is active. • Make sure all cables are connected and seated properly.

  • Page 254: Specific Novajet Troubleshooting

    If you cannot complete any of the previous checkups, the printer has a problem and you need to contact ENCAD support. If you complete the previous checkups continue with the NovaJet general Checkup. • Locate a file which you know is good, such as the harleyd.rtl sample file that comes with your ENCAD...
  • Page 255 § The printer makes a lot of noise when in use. Possible Solutions: • Check the printer’s display for any message that may indicate the problem. • Make sure the printer is clean and the carriage is not blocked in any way.

  • Page 256: Miscellaneous Troubleshooting

    RAM sizes, this test can take a little longer. § When downloading a font or PostScript file using System 7, the Macintosh displays the message, “Looking for PSPrinter...” and then “Cannot find printer on chooser”. Possible Solutions: • Open the System Folder and view by icon.
  • Page 257 • Remove any LaserPrep files from the System and Extensions folders. • Turn both your Macintosh and controller off and then back on again. • Select the Chooser from the Apple menu, make sure LocalTalk is active, and select the controller. •...

  • Page 258: Calling For Technical Support

    Calling for Technical Support You can solve most controller problems by following the suggestions in this chapter. Be sure to read this chapter before calling for technical support. If these solutions do not work, gather the following troubleshooting information, and then call XANTÉ’s Technical Support.

  • Page 259: Xanté Phone Support

    XANTÉ Phone Support Before you call for support, be sure to gather the information listed in the previous section, “Troubleshooting Information.” Contact XANTÉ’s Technical Support at 800-926-8393 in the US and Canada, at 95-800-926-8393 in Mexico, and at 334-342-4846 elsewhere from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m.
  • Page 260 9-14 Troubleshootingbb _____________________________________...

  • Page 261: Application Notes

    Appendix A Application Notes ____________________________________ Application Notes A-1...
  • Page 262 Notes A-2 Application Notesbb ___________________________________...

  • Page 263: In A Macintosh Environment

    FreeHand FreeHand is one of today’s most popular illustration programs. The XANTÉ Utilities disk includes special printer description files to use with FreeHand. You need to install the file required by your version of FreeHand and the environment you work in.
  • Page 264 Options window appears with four pop-up menus, Printer Type, Paper Size, Optimized Screen, and Transfer Function. Select the Printer Type box and hold the mouse button down. A list of printers appears. Locate the Accel-a-Graphix listing. It should appear at or near the top of the list.
  • Page 265 Click the Halftone Screen box and hold the mouse button down. A pop-up menu appears with available combinations of lpi (lines per inch) screen rulings and printer resolutions. Choose the desired lpi/resolution combination for the screen from the Halftone Screens or choose the Other... selection and enter your own choices.
  • Page 266 When you print, use the Accel-a-Graphix PDF file to obtain the best quality from your XANTÉ printer. Make sure you choose “Accel-a- Graphix” in the Page Setup dialog box. When printing tiff images, select the image, then go to Style and select “Other Screen.”...
  • Page 267 In a Macintosh Environment If you work in a Macintosh environment, PageMaker works with files known as PPD files (PostScript printer description files.) See the “Drivers Folder” section of chapter 3 for information on which file to install and where to install it.

  • Page 268: Autocad 12 For Postscript

    Open your PageMaker document. Choose Print from the File menu. The print dialog box appears with a Printer option in the bottom half of the window. Select the Printer option box and hold the mouse button down. A pop-up menu appears with a list of available PPD files.

  • Page 269: Configuring Autocad 12

    YES and press the Enter key; then make the desired changes. If not, type NO, press the Enter key. The message “Enter a description for the plotter:” appears. Enter the name you would like for the printer to have (such as Sales). ____________________________________...

  • Page 270: Printing From Autocad 12

    AutoCAD. 1. Open your AutoCAD program. Select Plot from the File menu. The Plot Configuration window appears (fig. A.1). Plot Configuration Device and Default Information Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Device and Default Selection... Pen Parameters Pen Assignment... Optimization... Additional Parameters Display...
  • Page 271 Save the document. The next time the document is opened, the controller will be the default printer. Use this same process with any other documents that were created and saved with a different printer selected as the output device. ____________________________________...

  • Page 272: Multiad Creator

    PPD file on the 4.0 Adobe Specifications. The PPD files are in the PM 5.0 PPDs folder on the Macintosh XANTÉ Utilities that comes along with the printer. Choose the PPDs without the PM50 extensions and copy them into any folder on the Macintosh.

  • Page 273: Warranty Information

    Appendix B Warranty Information _________________________________ Warranty Information B-1...
  • Page 274 Notes B-2 Warranty Infromationbb ________________________________...

  • Page 275: Limited Warranty

    XANTÉ CORPORATION warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase of the Accel-a-Graphix CT4. In case of defect, XANTÉ CORPORATION will, at its option, repair, or replace this product at no charge to you provided you return the product, freight prepaid, to us during the warranty period.
  • Page 276 ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE ACCEL-A-GRAPHIX CT4. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

  • Page 277: Icc Profile And Profile Tool Sources

    Appendix C ICC Profile and Profile Tool Sources ____________________ ICC Profile and Profile Tool Sources C-1...
  • Page 278 Notes C-2 ICC Profile and Profile Tool Sources _____________________...
  • Page 279 ColorSynergy — generates ICC profiles for scanners, monitors, and printers; Macintosh compatible ColorBlind — generates ICC profiles for scanners, monitors, and printers Macintosh compatible PrintOpen ICC — generates ICC printer profiles ScanOpen ICC— generates ICCscanner profiles Macintosh compatible FotoTune 2.0 —produces tools,...
  • Page 280 C-4 ICC Profile and Profile Tool Sources _____________________...

  • Page 281: Glossary

    Glossary ___________________________________________ Glossary G-1...
  • Page 282 Notes Glossarybb __________________________________________...
  • Page 283 Monitors and scanners use the additive color theory. APD File Aldus Printer Description file. A special file providing printer or controller specific information used by some applications (such as Adobe PageMaker). AppleTalk Network...
  • Page 284 Cascade Printing Printing multiple copies of the same job on more than one printer simultaneously. Centronics Parallel Interface standard which sends one byte (8 bits) of data at a time between computers and local peripheral devices.
  • Page 285 The break down of an image to its component color parts ( usually cyan, magenta, yellow, and sometimes black) for three or four color process printing. Controller An intelligent board located inside the Accel-a-Graphix CT4; it is made up of hardware and software which controls the controller’s engine. Control Protocol A method of controlling the flow of data between computer devices, either hardware (DTR/DSR) or software (XON/XOFF).
  • Page 286 The result of media absorbing ink which causes the ink to spread out rather than forming a crisp, precise pattern. Download Font To load a new font into the memory of the Accel-a-Graphix CT4’s controller. Drift The small changes in an instrument’s ability to measure accurately.
  • Page 287 Factory Default Settings Settings programmed in at the factory, such as English as the default unit of measure. These settings can be changed through applications, utilities, printer commands, and the controller’s front panel. See also Default Settings. Family The group name of the typeface, which identifies the typeface’s distinctive shape.
  • Page 288 The adjustment of color from one device to the closest matching color of another device. For example monitors can produce rich, vibrant blues not available in a printer’s CMYK color gamut. In this case, the Color Management System substitutes the closest color within the printer’s gamut.
  • Page 289 Handshaking The procedure used to control how data is sent between devices. For example, in serial communication, you can choose either DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF protocol to control the data flow. See also Flow Control Conflict. Hard Disk A disk made of magnetic material and sealed into a drive or cartridge.
  • Page 290 Parallel See Centronics Parallel. PDF File Printer Description File. A special file providing printer specific information which is needed by QuarkXPress so that the application works smoothly with the printer. Persistent Parameters Controller parameters which last even if the controller is turned off and then on again.
  • Page 291 Adobe Postscript language, not an emulation. PPD File PostScript Printer Description file. A special file providing printer (or, in the case of the Accel-a-Graphix CT4, controller) specific information which is needed by some applications (such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Separator, FreeHand, and Adobe PageMaker) so that the applications work smoothly with a printer or the controller.
  • Page 292 Printer Port A socket on the connector panel of the computer or the controller where you connect an interface cable. Process Color Simulation of full color by combining three or more primary ink or pigment colors in printing. Protocol A mechanism that controls how data is sent between devices.
  • Page 293 250 jobs processed by the controller, but not yet printed. The spooler allows the controller to continue processing jobs, independently of the printer’s status. Style Defines a typeface in terms of weight, slant, and proportion.
  • Page 294 Transfer Curve Files which describe the difference between printer output and a color standard. The transfer curves are used by the controller to adjust the printer output for hardware, ink, and media anomalies to produce predictable, standardized output. Transmission Protocol See Protocol.
  • Page 295 Windows applications so that the applications work smoothly with the printer (or controller). X-Screening XANTÉ‘s new method of using a dispersed dot screen, also referred to as stochastic screening. It varies the distance between individual ink dots in a seemingly random pattern. Areas with greater numbers of dots appear darker while those with fewer dots appear lighter.
  • Page 296 G-16 Glossarybb __________________________________________...

  • Page 297: Index

    Application software G-3 _______________________________________________ Application variables 7-7 Applications, Macintosh 6-26 Auto reduction 1-9 AutoCAD A-8 Configuring A-9 Default printer A-11 Printing from A-10 AUTOEXEC.NCF 6-33, 6-36 Automatic Reduction menu Print menu 5-17 Banding G-3 Baud rate 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, G-3...
  • Page 298 Monitor 8-28 Status 8-33 White point 8-31 Cancel job Reset key 5-5 Reset to stop 9-5 Timeout 5-25 Cancel menu, Printer menu 5-23 Cascade G-4 Cascade menu 6-10 Print menu 5-14 Cautions Downloading fonts 3-13, 4-16 Hard disk 2-32, 2-34...
  • Page 299 Accessing 2-6 Cleaning 6-53, 6-54 Installing upgrades 2-6 Moving 6-53 Reassembling 2-16 Controller model Upgrading 2-5 Controlling the printer Through applications 5-3 Through control panel 5-3 Through utilities 5-3 Cover page 6-3 CRD 1-8, 7-6, 8-3, 8-5, G-5 Access 8-6...
  • Page 300 Spool menu, Parallel 5-31 Spool menu, RS232 5-30 Stop Bits menu, RS232 5-29 Units menu 5-25 Fax, phone number 9-13 FCC compliance iv Features, printer 1-6, 1-8 File server 6-29, 6-30 Name 6-29 Polling 6-30 Indexbb ______________________________________________ First job, status message 5-4, 9-4...
  • Page 301 Graphic G-8 Grayscale G-8 Halftone G-8 Handshaking G-9 Hard disk 1-9, G-9 Caution 2-32, 2-34 Initializing 2-32, 4-5 Installing 2-11 Hold menu, Printer menu 5-22 Holdout G-9 HPPAL menu Printer1 menu 5-12 Hue/Saturation 8-40 Human variables 7-10 Humidity 2-3 ICC 7-4...
  • Page 302 LocalTalk 2-20 Connecting to 2-20 Interface 1-9 Network 2-21 Port 2-18, 2-20 LocalTalk menu 5-27, 5-32 Enable menu 5-32 Spool menu 5-32 Location for printer 2-3 Clearance 2-3 Humidity 2-3 Temperature 2-3 Weight capacity 2-3 Macintosh Connecting to 2-20 Setup 3-3...
  • Page 303 Miscellaneous menu 5-9, 5-24 Illustration of 5-24 Initial Job menu 5-25 Language menu 5-25 Printer menu 5-11 Ramdisk menu 5-26 Test menu 5-27 Timeout menu 5-25 Units menu 5-25 Mode menu Parallel 5-31 RS232 5-29 Monitor calibration 8-3, 8-28, 8-30...
  • Page 304 Orientation Landscape 7-17, G-9 Portrait 7-17, G-11 Orientation menu Print menu 5-16 Orientation, page design 7-17 Overview, printer 2-5 Packing materials 2-5 Page design 7-14 Orientation 7-17 Point size 7-18 Spacing 7-19 Tips 7-19 X-Height 7-18 Page Overlap menu 6-18...
  • Page 305 Margins G-11 NovaJet III settings 5-9 Port G-12 Setup 5-7 Status messages 9-3 Unpacking 2-5 Weight 2-3 Printer 1 Matte menu 6-22 Printer Color Palette 6-23 Printer description Files 3-9 Folder 3-9, 3-10 Printer Drivers Setup 4-9, 4-10 Printer drivers G-11...
  • Page 306 Reset to stop, status message 9-5 Resetting job, status message 9-5 Resident Fonts, PostScript 1-9 Resolution Changing, example 5-8 Memory 1-8 Restart menu Printer menu 5-23 Resume menu, Printer menu 5-22 RGB 8-40, G-3 RIP G-12 RISC controller G-12 RISC processor 1-9...
  • Page 307 Parity menu 5-28, 5-29 Spool menu 5-30 Stop Bits menu 5-28, 5-29 Save Media menu Print menu 5-18 Save Spooled Job menu 6-17 Scale Page menu 6-5 Scaling 1-6, 1-8, 7-13 Screen Menu 5-13 Screening 7-12 SCSI Disk G-13 Initializing 4-5 Size 6-52 Using 6-52 Separations 8-42, G-5...
  • Page 308 Resetting job 9-5 Test print 9-5 Waiting 9-5 Stop Bits menu, RS232 5-28, 5-29 Subtractive color G-14 Subtractive theory, color 7-6 Surge protector 2-17 SWOP 7-10 Sys/Start file 9-4 Executing 5-25 SYSPARMS.PS 4-5 Sysprams.ps, Macintosh 3-8 Target gamma 8-31 Target white point 8-31 TCP/IP 1-9, 3-11, 6-39 Address 6-39 Protocol 1-9...
  • Page 309 Sans serif 7-15, 7-16 Serif 7-15, 7-16 Style G-13 Symbol 1-10, 7-16 Times 1-10, 7-16 Units menu Factory default 5-25 Options 5-25 Unpacking 2-5 USERGUID.PS 4-7 Username, Novell 6-29 User's guide 2-4 Conventions 1-5 Overview 1-4 Utilities Macintosh 1-9 Macintosh installation 3-7 PC 1-9 PC installation 4-3 Utilities disk...
  • Page 310 XANTÉ Command Center 3-8 XANTÉ Linearization 3-8 XANTÉ Scaling 1-6, 1-8 XANTÉ Utilities Disks 3-7, 4-4 Folder 3-7 Installing 3-7, 4-3 Macintosh 1-9, 1-10, 3-7 PC 1-9, 1-10, 4-3 XANTÉ Utilities, Macintosh Downloads folder 3-8 Drivers folder 3-9 Parmdump.ps 3-8 Readme.1st file 3-7 Sysprams.ps 3-8 Utilities folder 3-7...

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