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Page 1 110/220 volt edition CS - v1 5/21/01 100-100509 _____________________________________________________...
Page 2 Trademarks ® ® XANTÉ , and ScreenWriter are registered trademarks of XANTÉ CORPORATION, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. X-ACT™ and FilmStar™ are trademarks of XANTÉ CORPORATION. ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Adobe , Adobe Illustrator , Adobe PageMaker...
Page 3 ® ® FreeHand™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc. Microsoft , MS-DOS Windows ® , and Windows NT ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ® MultiAd Creator is a registered trademark of MultiAd Services, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Page 4 XANTÉ CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this manual, or the use of this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.
Page 5 not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.
Page 6 Power Conservation ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, XANTÉ CORPORATION has determined this product ® meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This printer enters a low- power state after 30 minutes of inactivity. This complies with the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program, but is not an EPA endorsement of the product.
Page 7 Colophon and Credits This manual was written using Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and FreeHand. Typefaces for the main body of the manual are Times, Helvetica, and Courier. Credits: edited by Lesa Moore; written by Lane Crume, Ashley Lauber, and Stephanie Wright;...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .............. 1-1 XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Printer ........1-3 About This Manual ..............1-4 Manual Conventions ............1-5 Printer Features ................ 1-6 Printer Configurations .............. 1-8 Warranty and Product Registration .......... 1-9 Other Helpful Documentation ..........1-10 Chapter 2 - Installation ..............
Page 10 Verifying a LocalTalk Setup ........2-28 Verifying a Parallel Setup ......... 2-28 Verifying the Serial Setup ......... 2-29 Colour Density Calibration ............ 2-29 Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup ............3-1 Introduction ................3-3 XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM ............. 3-3 Adobe Acrobat Reader ............. 3-5 XInstaller ..................
Page 11 Test Directory ............3-23 Reboot Printer ............3-23 Startup Page .............. 3-23 Configure ..............3-23 Networking Menu ............3-24 Novell Print Server ........... 3-24 AppleTalk ..............3-25 TCP/IP ..............3-25 Graphics Menu ..............3-25 CRD Directories ............3-25 Linearization ............. 3-26 Enhanced Screen Calibration ........
Page 12 Deleting AdobePS 4.1.X and Later......4-9 Deleting AdobePS 4.0 and Earlier ......4-11 Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and NT 4.0 Drivers .... 4-12 Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD 4-12 Installing AdobePS 4.4 and the Printer PPD .... 4-13 Configuring the PPD for Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or NT 4.X ................
Page 13 Change the EtherTalk Zone Name ........5-4 Using XANTÉ Command Center ....... 5-4 Novell NetWare Configuration ..........5-5 Configure the Novell Server ..........5-5 Selecting the Novell Names ........5-6 Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 3.X and 4.X) 5-7 Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 5.X) ....5-9 Configure the Print Server Emulation ......
Page 14 Menu Structure ..............6-7 The PPD ................... 6-8 Selecting PPD Options (Macintosh) ........6-8 Selecting PPD Options (Windows 95, 98, and Me) ..6-10 Selecting PPD Options (Windows 2000) ......6-11 Selecting PPD Options (Windows NT 4.0) ..... 6-13 PPD Menus ..............6-14 Configuring Printer Features ..........
Page 15 Power Save ..............6-30 RAM Disk ............... 6-30 Registration ..............6-30 Resolution Options (DPI) ..........6-30 Screen Shape ..............6-31 Spot Function (Screen Type) ........... 6-31 Start-up Page ..............6-32 Tray Selection Options ............ 6-32 Selecting a Specific Tray .......... 6-32 Enabling Tray Chaining ..........
Page 16 Duplex Printing ..............7-11 Manual Duplexing ............7-11 Optional Duplexer ............7-12 Guidelines for Using the Duplexer ......7-12 Coated Stock Printing ............7-12 Coverstock Printing ............... 7-13 Film Printing ................7-14 Envelope Printing ..............7-16 Installing and Removing the Envelope Adapter ....7-16 Installing the Envelope Adapter........
Page 17 Target Calibrate ............8-14 Target Verify ............. 8-16 Color Registration ............8-17 TrueColour Calibration (Linearization) ......8-19 Chapter 9 - Maintenance and Specifications ......9-1 Introduction ................9-3 Maintenance ................9-3 Handling the Printer ............9-3 Storing the Printer ............. 9-4 Moving the Printer .............
Page 18 Effect of Consumables on Warranty ........9-43 Chapter 10 - Options ..............10-1 Introduction ................10-3 Printer Options ............... 10-3 Paper Handling Options ............10-3 Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) ..........10-4 Installing the LFU ............. 10-4 Removing the LFU ..........10-12 Duplexer ................
Page 19 Clearing a Paper Exit Fuser Area Jam ....11-37 Clearing a Duplexer Top Cover Area Jam ....11-38 Clearing a Duplexer Lower Cover Area Jam ..11-40 Technical Support ..............11-42 Appendix — Application Notes and Page Design ..... A-1 Introduction ................
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Page 21: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter Overview XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Printer ..........1-3 About This Manual ................. 1-4 Manual Conventions ..............1-5 Printer Features ................1-6 Printer Configurations ..............1-8 Warranty and Product Registration ..........1-9 Other Helpful Documentation ............1-10 _________________________________________ Introduction 1-1...
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Page 23: Xanté Colour Screenwriter Printer
XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Printer Fig. 1.1 Colour ScreenWriter Printer XANTÉ’s tradition of innovative printing technologies, outstanding versatility, price, and performance now combine in the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter series printers. Three XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter models are designed to meet the needs of a broad user base, from corporate offices and small work groups, to high end graphics professionals.
Page 24: About This Manual
• The XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Pro delivers the tools demanded by graphic and printing professionals requiring the highest standard in printing. XANTÉ’s ColourMatch Software controls color beyond the standard settings. It allows you to modify colors on the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Pro to more closely match color generated on the final output device.
Page 25: Manual Conventions
Chapter 8 — Color Printing describes some basics of color printing, such as color theories, ICC profiles, and tips. Chapter 9 — Maintenance and Technical Specifications describes printer care, technical specifications, service options, and the warranty. Chapter 10 — Options describes available printer upgrades and their installation.
Page 26: Printer Features
Note: indicates additional or emphasized information. Caution: indicates instructions that must be followed exactly to avoid damage to files or equipment. Warning! indicates instructions that must be followed exactly to avoid personal injury. indicates the path for a file or folder and links procedure steps.
Page 27 X-ACT, XANTÉ’s patented Accurate Calibration Technology, gives you precise control over horizontal and vertical dimensions on page images, ensuring unmatched output accuracy. XANTÉ Utilities include easy-to-use, menu-driven programs and files to make working with your new printer more efficient. In keeping with our tradition of pioneering printing innovations, XANTÉ...
Page 28: Printer Configurations
Printer Configurations XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Models Features 1200 NEC VR 4310 166 MHz Processor Std. Std. Std. RAM: Standard (in MB) Maximum (in MB) Adobe PostScript 3 Std. Std. Std. 136 PostScript Fonts Std. Std. Std. Resolution: Standard Monochrome 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Standard Color 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Standard Screenprinting...
Page 29: Warranty And Product Registration
XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Models Features (continued) 1200 Media Handling: Built in Paper Feeder Std. Std. Std. (with 250 sheet cassette) Additional Paper Feeder(s) Opt. Opt. (with 500 sheet cassette; up to two feeders can be added) § Duplexer Opt. Opt. Opt.
Page 30: Other Helpful Documentation
Other Helpful Documentation Please visit our Web site at www.xante.com for the latest information about XANTÉ products and services. You may find the following publications helpful when working with Adobe PostScript printing. PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition. This manual, published by Addison Wesley, is designed for advanced users, such as programmers, who work with Adobe PostScript operators.
Page 31: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter Overview Introduction ..................2-3 Printer Location ................2-3 Printer Package ................2-4 Printer Overview ................2-6 Toner Cartridges ................2-8 Handling Toner Cartridges ............2-8 Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge ......2-9 Removing or Installing an OPC Belt Cartridge ......2-11 Installing or Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle .........
Page 32 Notes Installationbb _________________________________________...
Page 33: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes selecting a printer location; installing toner and paper; connecting the printer to Macintosh, PC, and network hardware; and connecting the power supply. Printer Location Before unpacking your XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printer, you need to choose a good location for it. When you face the printer, make sure it has the following operation and maintenance clearance around it.
Page 34: Printer Package
The area should meet the following guidelines • Be a level (± 1°), sturdy surface capable of supporting the printer and consumables: 145 lb (66 kg) plus added options • Maintain an environment without rapid changes: — Temperature: 50° to 90.5° Fahrenheit (10° to 32.5° Celsius) —...
Page 35 Recessed Grip Areas Fig. 2.2 Lift the Printer Make sure you received the following items: • Printer • 250 sheet cassette • Power Cord • Envelope adaptor • XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM • Documentation (user’s guide) • Consumables (4 starter toner cartridges*, OPC belt cartridge, oil bottle, oil syringe, cleaning roller) *Starter cartridges are rated at half-life.
Page 36: Printer Overview
Printer Overview Use Figures 2.3 through 2.6 to become familiar with your new printer. Top Cover Front Panel Paper Exit Cover Top Cover Latch Front Cover Latch Power Switch Front Cover Paper Cassette Fig. 2.3 Front View Paper Exit Unit Paper Exit Cover Back Cover Printer Ports...
Page 37 Toner Cartridges Front Cover Unit Toner Waste Pack Fig. 2.5 Inside Front View Top Cover Oil Bottle Cleaning Roller Fusing Unit OPC Belt Slot Registration Roller Transfer Roller Transfer Roller Lock Lever Back Cover Transfer Unit Fig. 2.6 Inside Top and Back Views __________________________________________ Installation 2-7...
Page 38: Toner Cartridges
Toner Cartridges The standard cyan, magenta, and yellow toner cartridges print approximately 8,500 letter/A4 size pages at 5% coverage while the black cartridge prints approximately 14,000 pages. Note: Cyan, magenta, and yellow starter cartridges included in the printer package print approximately 4,200 letter/A4 size pages at 5% coverage while the starter black cartridge prints approximately 7,000 pages.
Page 39: Redistributing Toner
Redistributing Toner If your printer does not produce the rich, monochrome and color images that you expect or if the printer has not been used in several days and toner has settled, try redistributing toner in the cartridges. Remove the cartridge from the printer, shake it gently horizontally to redistribute toner throughout the cartridge.
Page 40 Remove the new cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge horizontally several times to loosen and distribute toner throughout the cartridge (fig. 2.9). Caution: Always shake and hold the cartridge horizontally. Never hold it vertically on end. SealingTape Fig.
Page 41: Removing Or Installing An Opc Belt Cartridge
Fig. 2.11 Toner Cartridge Bays Aligning the cartridge with its color bay slot, slowly slide the cartridge in until it stops, seating firmly in place (fig. 2.12). Repeat this for the remaining 3 cartridges. Toner Cartridge Fig. 2.12 Insert the Toner Cartridge into Its Bay Close the printer’s front cover.
Page 42 Caution: Never touch the OPC belt’s surface; only handle the cartridge by its top handle. Leave the cartridge in its protective package until installation. Touching the belt and exposing it to bright light (over two minutes) may cause permanent damage. If the belt is over exposed to light, there is a chance you may be able to salvage it by placing it in a dark room for several hours.
Page 43 Note: The OPC belt has white powder on it for lubrication. Do not try to remove this powder. Tension Protective Sheet Release Pin Tension Release Pin Belt Cartridge Fig. 2.14 Remove the Tension Pins and Protective Sheet Hold the OPC cartridge over the printer, aligning the cartridge’s side tabs with the printer’s OPC guides (fig.
Page 44: Installing Or Replacing The Fuser Oil Bottle
Close the printer’s top and front covers. If this is the printer’s initial installation skip to step 2 in the next section, “Installing or Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle.” Installing or Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle The fuser oil bottle usually needs replacing after printing approximately 12,000 single-sided pages at 5% coverage.
Page 45 Remove the old oil bottle from the printer if you are replacing it using the following procedure. Slide a clean sheet of paper under the oil bottle as you pull it up and out to prevent a spill. Use a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel to absorb any remaining oil from the bottle area inside the printer.
Page 46: Installing Or Replacing The Cleaning Roller
Installing or Replacing the Cleaning Roller The cleaning roller usually needs replacing after printing approximately 12,000 single-sided pages at 5% coverage. Turn off the printer if you are replacing the cleaning roller and the printer is on. Open the printer’s top cover if it is closed (fig. 2.13). Open the two cleaning roller locks (fig.
Page 47: Paper Cassette
Paper Cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb bond/60 lb text weight (75 g/m ) paper or other media to the stack heights indicated on the cassette’s media label (fig. 2.19). PAPER LABEL OHP FILM Fig.
Page 48 Unpack the paper cassette if this is the initial setup or remove the cassette if it is in the printer. To remove the cassette from the printer, do the following. Pull the cassette straight out until it stops (fig. 2.20). Cassette Cover Paper Cassette Fig.
Page 49 Squeeze the media length guide clasp, slide the guide to the size (marked on the cassette) for the media you are using, and release the clasp (fig. 2.22). Length Guide Fig. 2.22 Move the Length Guide Squeeze the media width guide clasp, slide the guide to the size (marked on the cassette) for the media you are using, and release the clasp (fig.
Page 50: Printer Ports
Note: Make sure the media guides fit against the stack without causing the media to buckle. Replace the cassette cover. Slide the cassette into the printer until it snaps into place. Note: You will feel a slight resistance as you push the cassette into the printer caused by the catch that prevents the cassette from being dropped.
Page 51: Selecting The Printer Interface
10BaseT (UTP) or10/100BaseT (UTP) Fig. 2.25 Printer Ports Selecting the Printer Interface Connect to the appropriate printer interface for your host computer or network environment: Macintosh without Ethernet LocalTalk Port PC without Ethernet PC/Printer distance < 10 ft. (3 m) Parallel Port PC/Printer distance >...
Page 52 Note: iMacs and Power Mac G4s do not have LocalTalk ports. These computers can be connected using Crossover/patch cables and the Ethernet port or they can be connected to LocalTalk networks using Ethernet to LocalTalk adapters. See “Connecting to the Ethernet Ports” later in this chapter for details.
Page 53: Connecting To The Parallel Port
Plug the terminating resistors into the open sockets in the connector boxes (fig. 2.26). Note: Terminate open sockets (one on each end of your LocalTalk network) with terminators supplied with your LocalTalk connectors (fig. 2.26). Closing open sockets helps speed data transmission and ensure the printer is available in the Chooser.
Page 54: Connecting To The Serial Port
Connecting to the Serial Port Use a straight-through serial cable (fig. 2.28) with either a 9-pin or 25-pin female connector to attach to the computer and a 9-pin male connector to attach to the printer. 25-pin Connector to Printer: 9-pin Connector to PC: 9-pin Fig.
Page 55 UTP cable is the wire used in many telephone installations. The connectors used for an Ethernet network using UTP cable are RJ-45 plugs, which are similar to, but larger than ordinary telephone jacks. Note: You can connect two Ethernet devices, bypassing a hub, using a 10BaseT crossover/patch cable where pin 1 is crossed to pin 3 and pin 2 is crossed to pin 6.
Page 56: Connecting The Power Cord And Verifying Setup
Connecting the Power Cord and Verifying Setup Once your printer is connected to your host, you need to connect the power cord and verify your setup. Connecting the Power Cord Make sure the printer’s power switch is off. Connect the power cable’s female connector to the back of the printer and the male connector to the power source outlet (fig.
Page 57: Turning The Printer On
Warning: Never use a power cord that is damaged. Check the cord and plug monthly and replace immediately if you find rust, tears, cracks, or other damage. Turning the Printer On Press the power switch in to turn (toggle) on the printer (fig. 2.31). Power Switch Fig.
Page 58: Verifying Setup
Verifying Setup If you have an Ethernet connection, skip to chapter 5 for setup and verification details. This section covers LocalTalk, parallel, and serial setup verifications. Verifying a LocalTalk Setup If you have a Macintosh G4 or iMac, you will not be able to print via LocalTalk without an Ethernet to LocalTalk adaptor.
Page 59: Verifying The Serial Setup
Verifying the Serial Setup To verify your serial setup Turn on your printer and PC. Verify that the PC and printer communication settings match. • Check your PC documentation to determine how to check and set the PC settings. • Check and set your printer settings using the front panel configuration menus.
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Page 61: Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup
Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup Chapter Overview Introduction ..................3-3 XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM ............3-3 Adobe Acrobat Reader ..............3-5 XInstaller ..................3-5 Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers ............ 3-8 Selecting the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver ......3-8 AdobePS 8.7.X ............... 3-11 AdobePS 8.6 ................
Page 62 Notes 3-2 Macintosh Setupbb ____________________________________...
Page 63: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes Macintosh XANTÉ Utilities as well as setup procedures for your XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printer. This includes installation and configuration of the Adobe PostScript printer driver, your printer’s PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file, XANTÉ Command Center, and the Adobe Downloader. The last section describes procedures using XANTÉ...
Page 64 The Downloads folder contains PostScript files that can be downloaded to your printer. See the Overview.pdf file in the Downloads folder and “Downloads Folder” later in this chapter. The ICC Data folder contains destination and source profiles for advanced, device independent color management control. See “ICC Profiling”...
Page 65: Adobe Acrobat Reader
The XANTÉ Utilities folder contains XANTÉ Command Center, Adobe Downloader, and a Downloader readme file. See “XInstaller,” “XANTÉ Command Center,” and “Adobe Downloader” later in this chapter to load and use these files. XInstaller is an installation program for XANTÉ Command Center, Adobe Downloader, your printer’s PPD, and the appropriate PDF (Printer Description File) for QuarkXPress (if installed on your system).
Page 66 Insert the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM. The XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter utilities window appears. Click Continue. The Read Me window appears. Read the welcome note; then, click Continue. The XInstall window appears (fig. 3.1). Fig. 3.1 XInstall Window Select the desired type of installation by clicking the drop- down menu arrows to the right of Easy Install (fig.
Page 67 • Printer Drivers and Support Files — installs the printer’s PPD as well as application-specific printer files for QuarkXPress, PageMaker, and ScenicSoft Preps. • ICC Profiles installs ICC source and destination profiles. • AdobePS Driver Installation — installs the Adobe PostScript driver.
Page 68: Adobe Postscript Printer Drivers
Read the license agreement and select Accept to bring up the AdobePS Installer window (fig. 3.2). Fig. 3.2 AdobePS Installer Window Change the destination disk (if necessary) for the driver in the Install Location box; then, click Install. An Installation was successful message appears when installation is complete.
Page 69: Adobeps 8.7.X
AdobePS 8.7. X The AdobePS 8.7.X driver requires the following system setup: • Apple Power Macintosh running System 8.1 or later (AdobePS 8.7.X does not run on Macintosh 68K computers) • At least 4 MB of memory • At least 2.1 MB of hard disk space plus the space required for the PPDs (each PPD is approximately 75 K) •...
Page 70: Adobeps 8.6
AdobePS 8.6 The AdobePS 8.6 driver requires the following system setup: • Macintosh running System 7.6.1 or later (AdobePS 8.6 does not run on Macintosh 128K, 512K, or 512Ke computers) • At least 4 MB of memory • At least 2.1 MB of hard disk space plus the space required for the PPDs (each PPD is approximately 75 K) •...
Page 71: Adobeps 8.7.X
• At least 4 MB of memory • At least 2 MB of hard disk space plus the space required for the PPDs; each PPD is approximately 75K in size) • Chooser version 7.3 or later (supplied with the PSPrinter installation) AdobePS 8.5.1 provides •...
Page 72: Installing The Ppd For Adobeps 8.7.X
Following installation of the XANTÉ Utilities and your printer’s PPD, AdobePS 8.6 needs to be launched manually from the Printer Drivers folder. Note: You can download the AdobePS 8.6 driver from XANTÉ’s or Adobe’s web site (www.xante.com or www.adobe.com) or contact XANTÉ for a copy. 3-12 Macintosh Setupbb...
Page 73: Installing Adobeps 8.6
AdobePS 8.6 folder before beginning driver installation. Installing AdobePS 8.6 Download the AdobePS 8.6 driver from XANTÉ’s or Adobe’s web site (www.xante.com or www.adobe.com) or contact XANTÉ for a copy. Locate and double-click the AdobePS Installer on your system. Follow steps 7 through 10 in “XInstaller” earlier in this chapter;...
Page 74: Adobeps 8.5.1
AdobePS 8.5.1 needs to be launched manually from the Printer Drivers folder. Note: You can download the AdobePS 8.5.1 driver from XANTÉ’s or Adobe’s web site (www.xante.com or www.adobe.com) or contact XANTÉ for a copy. The AdobePS installation program loads AdobePS, an AdobePS...
Page 75: Configuring The Ppd
The AdobePS printer driver and your printer’s PPD are installed. Continue to the next section to configure the PPD and complete the driver setup. Configuring the PPD Select Chooser from the Apple menu. The Chooser window appears (fig. 3.3). Fig. 3.3 AdobePS Chooser Window Select AdobePS from the box on the left (top left in a network environment);...
Page 76 Highlight your printer and double-click. If the setup reminder dialog box appears, click OK. The Adobe PostScript printer driver automatically selects and configures the correct PPD for your printer. Note: If multiple PPDs are installed for your printer, select the correct PPD when prompted. Close the Chooser window to complete the PPD setup unless the following window appears (fig.
Page 77: Configuring The Printer
Select the highest resolution available on your printer. Click OK twice. The Chooser window reappears; then, close this window. Note: When you add a printer from the network, go through either the Auto Setup or manual setup procedure to ensure that the printer is recognized by the network.
Page 78: App Drivers Folder
Click OK in the dialog box; then, choose File: Quit. Command Center closes. App Drivers Folder Some Adobe PageMaker and FreeHand versions, QuarkXPress, and ScenicSoft Prep applications require special files in addition to the standard PPD supplied for your printer. These files are in the CD- ROM’s App Drivers folder.
Page 79: Scenicsoft Preps
XInstaller loads the QuarkXPress PDF if you choose Easy Install or XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printer installation. To load these PDFs manually Load and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver and your printer’s PPD following the instructions in “Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers” earlier in this chapter. Copy your printer’s PDF from the CD-ROM’s App Drivers: QuarkXPress PDF folder to the appropriate folder on your Macintosh.
Page 80: Downloads Folder
Downloads Folder The Downloads folder contains Adobe PostScript files and Overview.pdf which describes these files. Download the PostScript files to your printer using Adobe Downloader or XANTÉ Command Center. FONTS.PS3 prints a list of the Adobe PostScript 3 fonts resident on XANTÉ...
Page 81: Xanté Command Center
SET_IP.PS allows you to set your printer’s IP address. Open the file in a text editor, such as SimpleText, and change the IP address in the parentheses to your printer’s IP address. Save and download the file to your printer. Restart the printer to make the change effective. STARTPG.OFF disables the printer’s start-up page feature, preventing the page from printing automatically each time the printer is restarted (see “Start-up Page”...
Page 82: Printer Status
Fig. 3.6 General Menu Options Printer Status This option provides current printer status information on screen. For example, the status may indicate that the printer is idle (ready to receive a job). If the printer is receiving data or processing a job, the message lists the interface source.
Page 83: X-Act
X-ACT This option is not for use with XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printers. However, X-ACT is available through the printer’s front panel. See “Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT)” in chapter 6 for details. Download Postscript File This option allows you to download PostScript files to your printer. Test Directory This option is not for use with XANTÉ...
Page 84: Networking Menu
Networking Menu The Networking menu (fig. 3.7) allows you to configure your printer’s optional Ethernet interface for Novell Print Server emulation, AppleTalk, and the TCP/IP communication. Only the Network Administrator should use these options. See chapter 5, “Ethernet Setup,” for details. Fig.
Page 85: Appletalk
AppleTalk AppleTalk menu options allow you to configure the AppleTalk protocol on your printer’s optional Ethernet interface: • Printer Name allows you to set the name your printer advertises on the network. • EtherTalk Zone Name allows you to change your printer’s default zone assigned by the network router.
Page 86: Linearization
Linearization The Linearization option allows you to color calibrate (linearize) your printer’s performance to eliminate color inconsistencies. See “Color Linearization (Calibration)” later in this chapter for details. Enhanced Screen Calibration This option allows you to change the enhanced screen values to achieve the best output according to the lpi (lines per inch) used for a particular job.
Page 87: File Menu
File Menu The File menu allows you to download fonts and PostScript files to the printer and quit Adobe Downloader. Download Fonts This menu allows you to download fonts to an optional hard disk on your printer or to printer memory. Fonts downloaded to your printer are considered resident, which means applications do not have to bundle these fonts with print jobs.
Page 88: Other Special Menu Options
Other Special Menu Options We recommend that you use XANTÉ Command Center’s General: Reboot Printer option instead of Clear Font Cache or Restart Printer options in the Special menu. See the PostScript Reference Language Manual about the Use Different Password option. Procedures This section provides instructions for performing special procedures using XANTÉ...
Page 89 Fig. 3. 10 Color Calibration Page Front Panel: Select the LPI (lines per inch), resolution , and screen type (Spot Function) that will be used for final output. Then, select Setup: Utility: Utility Pages: TrueColour Calibrate from the printer’s front panel. A color calibration page prints with patches for all colors (CMYK).
Page 90 Command Center: Open Command Center and select Graphics: Linearization. When the Color Printer Linearization window appears (fig. 3.11), select the LPI, resolution, and screen type settings that will be used for final output. Then, click Print Calibration Page. A color calibration page prints.
Page 91 Enter the number of the patch whose densitometer measurement most closely matches the corresponding percentage to the right of the Box # field. For example, when you are reading for 10%, if box number 7 measures 10%, enter 7 under Box # in the 10% line. Note: If the desired percentage falls between two boxes, always enter the number of the higher box (round up).
Page 92: Advanced Linearization
Click OK to close the Linearization window. Advanced Linearization Advanced linearization gives you more precise linearization control. The only difference between the regular and advanced linearization process is that you select Advanced Linearization in the Linearization window (fig. 3.11) before clicking Linearize and the Data Entry window that appears (fig.
Page 93 Fig. 3.15 Configuration Window Click Get Configuration. A message similar to the one in figure 3.16 appears letting you know how many configurable items are in the controller. Fig. 3.16 Configuration Message Window Note: The Configuration Message window appears to let you know how many configurable items are in the controller.
Page 94: Enhanced Screen Calibration
Note: The uploads progress appears in the middle of the Configuration Message window (fig. 3.16). For example the message says “10 configurable items,” “20 Configurable items,” and so on until the number reaches the total number of configurable items originally listed on your controller. The cursor stops spinning when uploading is finished.
Page 95 To use Enhanced Screen Calibration Note: To reset enhanced screen values to factory defaults setting, click Reset in the Enhanced Screen Calibration window (fig. 3.17). Open XANTÉ Command Center. Then, select Enhanced Screen Calibration from the Graphics menu (fig. 3.8). The Enhanced Screen Calibration window appears (fig.
Page 96: Profiling
Locate the LPI setting box for the LPI that you are using on the XANTÉ Screen Calibration page (fig. 3.18). Find the highest value for each color in the job where that color can no longer be seen; then, enter that number in the box next to its corresponding color in the Values box (fig.
Page 97 Select Graphics: ICC Profiling. The ICC Profiling window appears (fig. 3.19). To download a source profile, continue to step 3. To delete a source profile, skip to step 4. To download a destination profile, skip to step 5. To delete a destination profile, skip to step 6.
Page 98 Click OK. Then, skip to step 7. Use the following procedure to delete a source profile. Click Delete Source Profile (fig. 3.19). A window similar to the following appears (fig. 3.21). Fig. 3.21 ICC Profiles Source Directory Window Select the desired file to delete in the ICC Profiles (source directory): box;...
Page 99 Note: You can cancel downloading in the progress window before downloading is complete. Click OK. The ICC Profiling window reappears (fig. 3.19). Click OK. Then, skip to step 7. Use the following procedure to delete a destination file. Click Delete Destination Profile (fig. 3.19). A screen similar to the following appears (fig.
Page 100: Printer Margin Adjustment
Printer Margin Adjustment Use Margin Adjustment to adjust the position of the imageable area on the media. Note: Use standard size paper (letter or A4) in your paper cassette with the Margin Adjustment function. Open XANTÉ Command Center. Select General: Margin Adjustment.
Page 101 Check the current settings that printed near the crossed lines. The factory default is x = 0, y = 0, which should cause each line to print 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the edge of the page. Coordinates listed on the alignment test page indicate change from the factory default in dots per inch.
Page 102: Downloaded Fonts
Measure the -x and -y lines on the new test page. If the lines are not each 1" (25.4 mm) from the edge of the paper, go back to step 5 and repeat the process. When the -x and -y lines are correctly set, click Close. Choose File: Quit to close Command Center.
Page 103: Reviewing And Removing Downloaded Fonts
Select the folder on your Macintosh that contains the font files from the drop down menu on the top left of the window. The large box on the left displays the fonts in the selected folder. Select Memory or Disk from the Device menu as the destination for the downloaded fonts.
Page 104 Choose Printer or Screen (fig. 3.26) and then click OK. If you select Printer, a list prints of fonts in printer cartridge ROM and on hard disks; if you select Screen, the Font Directory window appears (fig. 3.27). Note: To print a list of resident fonts in ROM, use Adobe Downloader’s File: Download PostScript File option to download the Font.PS3 file (or download the Fontsamp.ps3 file on the Utilities CD-ROM to see a...
Page 105: Chapter 4 - Pc Setup
Chapter 4 - PC Setup Chapter Overview Introduction ..................4-3 XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM (PC) ............ 4-3 Adobe Acrobat Reader ..............4-4 XANTÉ Utilities Installer ............... 4-5 XANTÉ Utilities and Application Drivers ....... 4-6 Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers ............ 4-9 Deleting Previous Driver Versions ........... 4-9 Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and NT 4.0 Drivers ....
Page 106 Notes 4-2 PC Setupbb __________________________________________...
Page 107: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the PC XANTÉ Utilities as well as installing and configuring the Adobe PostScript printer driver and your printer’s PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file. The last section describes PC procedures for several printer features. Note: Before beginning this setup, you should be familiar with standard PC and Windows procedures.
Page 108: Adobe Acrobat Reader
The Pdfs folder contains a printer description file (XTCSW___6.PPD) required by QuarkXPress. See “XANTÉ Utilities Installer” and “PDFs Folder” later in this chapter. The Ppds folder contains folders with PostScript Printer Description files for the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printers. See the CD-ROM’s Readme.pdf file and “Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers”...
Page 109: Xanté Utilities Installer
Altopar.sys to your system’s WinNT: System: Drivers folder or WinNT32: System32: Drivers folder (folder names vary among systems) and copy the rest of the files in the WinNT_2000 folder to a folder on your hard-disk (for example C:\Xante). ___________________________________________ PC Setup 4-5...
Page 110: Xanté Utilities And Application Drivers
XANTÉ Utilities and Application Drivers Note: To do the NT 4.x setup, you must be logged on as the System Administrator. Insert the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM into your PC. Installation should begin automatically and you continue to step 2. If not, use the following procedure. Select Start: Run.
Page 111 Select the destination folder for the application, if you specified an application and click Next. Note: If you use QuarkXPress or PageMaker, setup will install the PPD(s) and/or PDFs for your printer in the default printer directory for those applications or in another directory you choose. Select the destination directory for XANTÉ...
Page 112 Review the configuration information in the Start Copying Files window (fig. 4.4). If you need to make any changes, click Back and make the appropriate changes. Fig. 4.4 Start Copying Files Window Click Next to install XANTÉ Utilities and any application- specific PPD that you selected.
Page 113: Adobe Postscript Printer Drivers
Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers Before using your printer, you must install the Adobe PostScript driver and your printer’s PPD. XANTÉ Utilities Installer launches the installation program for the most recent Adobe PostScript printer driver on systems running Windows NT 4.0. This section describes loading the printer driver manually for each operating system and starting the installer.
Page 114 Select Tools: Find: Files or Folders. The Find: All Files window appears (fig. 4.5). Fig. 4.5 Find: All Files Window Delete each of the following four files on your C drive using the following procedure. Note: Your configuration may not include all these files, but you need to delete the ones that are there.
Page 115: Deleting Adobeps 4.0 And Earlier
Close the Find: All Files window. You return to Windows Explorer. Go to the C:\ root drive in the Windows Explorer window. Locate and highlight AdobePS4 directory if it is listed; then, press the Delete key and go to step 8. If the directory is not listed, go to step 6.
Page 116: Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, And Nt 4.0 Drivers
WINDOWN.EXE PS_ENUM.* DOWN.DLL DWN.HLP Restart Windows. Use Notepad or another ASCII text editor to delete the following entries from the Win.ini file in the Windows directory. Only delete the lines indicated by notes in the right column; the other lines are to help you locate the entries. <<<Delete this line [<printer_name>,<port>] <<<Delete this line...
Page 117: Installing Adobeps 4.4 And The Printer Ppd
Use Windows Explorer to go to the CD-ROM’s Drivers: Adobe PS44 folder and open the appropriate language folder; then, check any Readme file(s) for updates before beginning the installation. Double-click the Setup.exe icon to begin installation. Go to step 2 to continue installation. Read the Welcome window and click Next.
Page 118 Select the port to use with your printer. Then, click Next. Fig. 4.7 Local Port Selection Select your printer model (fig. 4.8). Then, click Next. For Windows 2000, continue to step 4; otherwise, skip to step 5. Fig. 4.8 Select your Printer Model 4-14 PC Setupbb __________________________________________...
Page 119 Select whether you want to share the printer with other users in the Printer Sharing window. If so, enter a share name in the Share as: field. Then, click Next. Fig. 4.9 Printer Sharing Select whether you want your new printer to be the default printer and whether to print a test page (recommended to check the printer connection) in the Printer Information window.
Page 120 Review the configuration information in the Setup Information window. If you need to make changes, click Back and make the appropriate changes. Then click Install. Fig. 4.11 Setup Information Select Yes in the Printer Configuration window and click Next if you purchased options (such as paper cassettes or memory) and skip to step 10.
Page 121 Select Yes, I want to view the ReadMe file. When you close the Readme file, click Finish. The XANTÉ Utilities Setup window appears for Windows 2000 and NT. Setup should have been closed prior to the AdobePS installation for those running Windows 95, 98, and Me.
Page 122 Windows 95, 98, or Me: Highlight the option in the Installable Options section; then select the setting under Change Setting. Windows 2000: Highlight the option. Then if a drop down menu arrow is available by the current option setting, click it and select the desired setting.
Page 123 Select the amount of RAM installed on your printer. Windows 95, 98, and Me: use the VMOption and then go to step 11. Windows 2000 and NT 4.X: use Installable Options: InstalledMemory; then, skip to step 13. Select Yes for Send Control D after each job (Windows NT 4.13).
Page 124: Configuring The Ppd For Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, Or Nt 4.X
In the PostScript output format box, select PostScript (optimized for speed) if you have a Pentium processor. If not, select PostScript (optimized for portability-ADSC). Under PostScript header, select Download header with each print job. Under PostScript timeout values, make sure the settings are •...
Page 125 Windows NT 4.X: highlight the option in the top half of the Device Settings window; then, select the setting in the bottom half of the window. Fig. 4.16 Device Options Tab and Device Settings Tabs Select Installed for the Upper Optional Tray (first optional paper feeder) if that upgrade was added to your printer.
Page 126 Click the Details tab and under Timeout, make sure the settings are as follows for a local printer (these options are not available for a networked printer. • Not selected: 300 • Transmission retry: 900 Note: Timeout values can be set under Device Settings in Windows 2000 or NT.
Page 127 Under PostScript timeout values, make sure the settings are • Job timeout: 0 • Wait timeout: 0 Note: Timeout values can be set under Device Settings in Windows 2000 and NT. Click the General tab if you want to print a test page; next, click Apply if you are using Windows 95, 98, or Me and then Print Test Page.
Page 128: Configuring The Printer
Click Finish. The InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears (fig. 4.19). Fig. 4.19 InstallShield Wizard Complete Window Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Then, click Finish. Note: If you select No, I will restart my computer later, you must restart it before you can run Command Center.
Page 129: Pdfs Folder
Select the SETUP:I/F menu. Select the menu for the printer interface connected to your computer (RS232, PARALLEL, LINEPRINTER, or NOVELL PRNTSRV). Select the ENABLE menu. Then, select YES. Press the Reset key until READY/IDLE displays. See “Interface Control” in chapter 6 about using the Interface configuration menus, chapter 5 about configuring the Ethernet options, and “XANTÉ...
Page 130: Ps_Files Folder
Note: You also can copy this file from the MS-DOS command prompt window by typing the following command, substituting the drive letter containing the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM for [Drive]. COPY [Drive]:\PDFS\XTCSW_6.PDF C:\XPRESS\PDF ↵ See the QuarkXPress section in the appendix for additional information.
Page 131: Xanté Command Center
A hard disk must be initialized before it can be used to store downloaded fonts. Initializing a disk erases all information stored on that disk. Novell34.ps prints instructions for setting up a XANTÉ printer on a Novell network. Parmdump.ps prints a list of current settings for the communication devices configured for your printer.
Page 132: Launching Command Center
Launching Command Center When you open XANTÉ Command Center, use the following procedure to configure it for your printer. Open Command Center. The Port Selection window appears (fig. 4.20). Fig. 4.20 Port Selection Window Select the port (or network) to which your printer is connected from the drop-down menu.
Page 133: Shortcut Icons
Select the settings according to your printer setup. Select your printer from the Product list. Select the appropriate paper source(s) and corresponding media size(s) under Paper Trays/Current Page Size options. Select the highest resolution available on your printer under Resolution Supported. Select DiskA Available if you have an internal hard disk installed on your printer.
Page 134 Note: If an icon is grayed out, it is inactive for your printer. Either that feature is not available on your printer, it requires an upgrade, or your printer may not be configured properly. Align — Controller: Align Paper Linearize — Controller: Linearize Enhanced Screen Calibration —...
Page 135: Options Menu
Printer Status — Controller: General: Get Info TCP/IP — Controller: General: TCP/IP Address Ports — Ports (lists printer ports) Help — Opens XANTÉ Command Center Help About — Lists the XANTÉ Command Center version Options Menu The Options menu allows you to change XANTÉ Command Center screen colors.
Page 136: General
General General menu options (Fig. 4.24) allow you to access printer status information, perform diagnostics and troubleshooting, and set network parameters. Fig. 4.24 General Menu Options • Chat is not for use with XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printers. • Get Info provides current printer status on screen. –...
Page 137 • Reset Controller allows you to reboot and reinitialize the printer from your computer. • Send Ctrl-D sends a Control-D (PostScript’s end-of-job marker) to the printer. • Send PostScript File allows you to download PostScript files to your printer. • Set Printer Name allows you to rename your printer on a network other than Novell.
Page 138: Align Paper
Align Paper This option allows you to adjust the printer margin. Printer margin refers to the page’s imageable area, not to the margin settings in an application. The imageable area is the portion of a page on which the printer can lay down toner; you may adjust the position of this imageable area.
Page 139: Novell
Novell The Novell menu (fig. 4.25) allows your Network Administrator to configure the Novell Print Server emulation on your printer’s optional Ethernet interface. See chapter 5, “Ethernet Setup” for details. Fig. 4.25 Novell Menu Options Add File Server—allows you to specify up to four Novell file servers for your printer to poll for print jobs.
Page 140: Test Directory
Test Directory This option is not for use with XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printers. More X-ACT This menu option is not for use with XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printers. However, X-ACT is available through the printer’s front panel. See “Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT)” in chapter 6 for details.
Page 141 To linearize your printer’s colors Print a color calibration page either from the printer’s front panel or from XANTÉ Command Center using one of the following procedures: Note: Always print the calibration page using the same media and toner used for final copy. Fig.
Page 142 Fig. 4.28 Linearization Window Command Center: Open Command Center and select Graphics: Linearization. When the Color Printer Linearization window appears (fig. 4.28), select the LPI, resolution, and screen type (Spot Function) settings that will be used for final output. Then, click Print Calibration Page.
Page 143 Fig. 4.29 Data Entry Window Measure individual calibration page patches using your densitometer (see your densitometer’s documentation for details). Enter the number of the patch whose densitometer measurement most closely matches the corresponding percentage to the right of the Box # field. For example, when you are reading for 10%, if box number 7 measures at 10%, enter 7 under Box # in the 10% line.
Page 144: Advanced Linearization
Fig. 4.30 Verification Page Click OK. The Linearization window closes. Advanced Linearization Advanced linearization gives you more precise linearization control. The only difference between the regular and advanced linearization process is that you select Advanced Linearization in the Linearization window (fig. 4.28) before clicking Linearize, and the Data Entry window that appears (fig.
Page 145: Eerom Configuration
EEROM Configuration XANTÉ Command Center’s Controller menu offers a Configure option that allows you to find out the EEROM settings for a particular printer. You can save these settings to a file and later reload them to that printer or to another printer. To use the Configure feature Open XANTÉ...
Page 146: Enhanced Screen Calibration
Note: The uploads progress appears in the middle of the Configuration message window. For example the message says “20 configurable items,” “20 configurable items,” and so on until the number reaches the total number of configurable items originally listed on your controller. The cursor stops spinning when uploading is finished.
Page 147 To use Enhanced Screen Calibration Open XANTÉ Command Center. Then, select Enhanced Screen Calibration from the Controller menu (fig. 4.33). The Enhanced Screen Calibration window appears (fig. 4.34). Fig. 4.33 Controller Menu Fig. 4.34 Enhanced Screen Calibration Click Print Calibration Page. A page similar to the following prints (fig.
Page 148: Profiling
For example, if you are printing at 95 lpi using cyan and magenta, locate the 95 LPI box on the Screen Calibration page (fig. 4.35). In the Cyan column if the color disappears in box 5, enter 5 in the C: values box in the Enhanced Screen Calibration window (fig.
Page 149 — To delete a destination profile, skip to step 6. Fig. 4.36 ICC Profiling Window Use the following procedure to download a source profile. Click Download Source Profile (fig. 4.36). When the next window appears, go to the ICC Profile directory on your system.
Page 150 Click OK. Then, skip to step 7. Use the following procedure to delete a source profile. Click Delete Source Profile (fig. 4.36). A window similar to the following appears (fig. 4.38). Fig. 4.38 Delete ICC Profile(s) Window Select the desired file to delete in the Delete ICC Profiles window and click Delete.
Page 151: Printer Margin Adjustment
Select the desired destination file, and click Open. A window appears showing the progress of the download followed by a message window informing you that the download is complete. Note: You can cancel downloading while it is in progress by clicking Cancel. Click OK in the download complete message window.
Page 152 Open XANTÉ Command Center and select Controller: Align Paper. The Align Paper window (fig. 4.41) appears. Fig. 4.41 Align Paper Window Click Update/Print to print an alignment test page. Click OK in the Alignment message box. Turn the test page so that -x is to the left and -y is at the top of the crossed lines.
Page 153: Managing Fonts On An Optional Hard Disk
• To move the -x line toward the page’s edge, move the slide on the vertical slide bar down (toward the +y). Measure the distance from the edge of the page to the -y line. This distance is dependent on the x coordinate. •...
Page 154 To remove specific fonts downloaded to a hard disk, see the documentation for your font downloader program. To remove all fonts downloaded to a hard disk, reinitialize the disk by downloading the Initdsk.ps file. Note: To get a font downloader for your PC, contact your licensed font provider.
Page 155: Chapter 5 - Ethernet Setup
Chapter 5 - Ethernet Setup Chapter Overview Introduction ..................5-3 EtherTalk Network Configuration ..........5-3 Select the EtherTalk Phase 2 Driver ......... 5-3 Change the EtherTalk Zone Name ........... 5-4 Novell NetWare Configuration ............5-5 Configure the Novell Server ............. 5-5 Configure the Print Server Emulation ........
Page 156 Notes 5-2 Ethernet Setup ________________________________________...
Page 157: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers configuration for the EtherTalk, Novell Print Server, and Line Printer protocols on the printer’s Ethernet interface using printer front panel menus, XANTÉ Command Center, and specific network software. EtherTalk Network Configuration Ethernet is a multiple protocol medium that allows you to run several network protocols concurrently.
Page 158: Change The Ethertalk Zone Name
• Select the Phase 2 driver through the Network Control Panel under Apple menu: Control Panels on a Macintosh with an older operating system (System 6.X and earlier). • Select Ethernet from the drop down menu in the AppleTalk Control Panel under Apple menu: Control Panels on a Macintosh with an operating system that supports Open Transport (System 7.5 and later and some versions between 6.X and 7.5).
Page 159: Novell Netware Configuration
Click OK. Command Center’s main menu reappears. Choose File: Quit. Command Center closes. Restart the Printer to make the new zone name effective. Novell NetWare Configuration Ethernet allows your printer to support EtherTalk, Novell NetWare print server, and TCP/IP protocols concurrently. In a Novell network, users send print jobs to a queue on a server.
Page 160: Selecting The Novell Names
Selecting the Novell Names Certain characters are invalid for use in Novell names (fig. 5.2). The Novell utility automatically replaces any of these characters in the printer’s default name with an underscore (_) character and changes all characters in the name to uppercase. space ( ) less-than sign (<) double quote (")
Page 161: Configure The Novell Server (Netware 3.X And 4.X)
Note: Do not set passwords for access to the server unless necessary. If a password has been set for a printer, it must be reset to a null password before you can make changes to the printer’s Novell setup in XANTÉ Command Center. See “Configure the Print Server Emulation”...
Page 162 For version 4.X only, press the F4 key for bindery emulation (XANTÉ does not support NDS [NetWare Directory Services]). Press Insert and type in your printer’s default PostScript name adding _PS as an extension. This is the printer’s default Novell print server name that appears on the start-up page.
Page 163: Configure The Novell Server (Netware 5.X)
Highlight Print Servers and press Enter. Press Insert and highlight the print server name that you entered in step 4c and press Enter. Press Escape until the Exit PConsole dialog box appears. Highlight Yes and press Enter to exit from PConsole. Now that the Novell Server is configured for NetWare 3.X and 4.X, skip to “Configure the Print Server Emulation”...
Page 164 Highlight the main organization where the printer will be installed (fig. 5.3). Then, select Object: Create (fig. 5.3). The New Object Window appears (fig. 5.4). Fig. 5.4 New Object Window Select Print Queue and then click OK (fig. 5.4). The Create Print Queue window appears (fig.
Page 165 Select Directory Service Queue and under Print Queue Name enter the desired queue name (fig. 5.5), such as XANTE_Q. Click the Browse button to the right of the Print Queue Volume field (fig. 5.5). The Select Object window appears (fig. 5.6). Fig.
Page 166 Select Printer under Class of new object (fig. 5.4). Then, click OK. The Create Printer window appears (fig. 5.7). Fig. 5.7 Create Printer Window Enter the printer name as it appears on the printer’s start-up page (for example COLOUR SCREENWRITER). Note: In a Macintosh environment, the printer can be renamed using XANTÉ...
Page 167 Click Assignments; then, click Add (fig. 5.8). The following Select Object window appears (fig. 5.9). Fig. 5.9 Select Object Window Highlight the print queue name in the left of the Select Object window. Then, click OK. The Network Administrator window reappears (fig.
Page 168 Enter the printer server name. This name must match the Novell Printer Server Name from the printer start-up page. Then, click Create. The following Print Server window appears (fig. 5.11). Fig. 5.11 Print Server Window Click Assignments and then click Add. The Select Object window reappears (fig.
Page 169: Configure The Print Server Emulation
Enable Novell Print Server on the printer’s front panel using the following procedure. Press the Online key once to take the printer offline. Press the Menu key until SETUP:I/F appears; then, press the Enter key. Press the Menu key until I/F:NOVELL PRTSRV appears;...
Page 170 Choose Controller: Novell: Add File Server. The following window appears. Fig. 5.13 Add File Server Window Type in the name of the Novell file server that your printer will poll for print jobs exactly as it appears in PConsole; then click OK to return to the main menu.
Page 171: Using Xanté Command Center (Macintosh)
Type in the print server name exactly as it was entered in the file server configuration using PConsole (in “Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 3.X and 4.X)” see step 4c); then, click OK to return to the main menu. Note: The printer enters a waiting state while it saves the file server name.
Page 172 Choose Networking: Novell Print Server: File Servers. Click Add New. The following window appears. Fig. 5.15 New File Server Window Type in the name of the Novell file server that your printer will poll for print jobs exactly as it appears in PConsole; then click OK to return to the main menu.
Page 173 Type in the print server name exactly as it was entered in the file server configuration using PConsole (in “Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 3.X and 4.X)” see step 4c); then, click Ok to return to the main menu. Note: The printer enters a waiting state while it saves the file server name.
Page 174: Configure The Novell Print Server Interface
Configure the Novell Print Server Interface Use XANTÉ Command Center and printer front panel menus to enable the Novell Print Server interface on your printer and to configure the timeout and frame type options for your network environment. • To enable the Ethernet interface, which directs the printer to login to the listed file servers and begin printing jobs from the assigned print queues, use either Command Center or printer front panel menus.
Page 175: Install The Adobe Postscript Driver
Choose Networking: Novell Print Server: Login & Printing. The following window appears. Fig. 5.17 Print Server Login and Printing Control Window Click the option buttons for Enable Login and Enable Printing. Click Ok to save the changes and return to the main menu. This directs the printer to login to the assigned file servers and begin printing jobs from the assigned print queues.
Page 176: Line Printer Configuration
Line Printer Configuration The Ethernet interface’s Line Printer option allows you to configure your printer to communicate using TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). TCP/IP provides a method of communication between different types of networks. It is the Internet’s standard for data transmission and is becoming more widely used on all types of computers and operating systems.
Page 177: Ethernet Setup
Class Net ID Host ID 1 Bit 7 Bits 24 Bits Network Address Class Net ID Host ID 2 Bits 14 Bits 16 Bits Network Address 1 1 0 Class Net ID Host ID 3 Bits 21 Bits 8 Bits Network Address XANTÉ...
Page 178: Reserved Ip Addresses
Note: The actual number of usable host IDs is smaller than the calculated number listed above, because some addresses are reserved, by convention, for specific uses. See the list in the next section, “Reserved IP Addresses.” Reserved IP Addresses Addresses in the following table are reserved, by convention, and should not be used as a device address.
Page 179: Broadcast Addresses
Broadcast Addresses The server uses a broadcast address to send information to all workstations on the network. In the absence of subnetting, the broadcast address is created by using the network ID address octets and 255 (all 1s) for the host ID octets. XANTÉ...
Page 180: Using Xanté Command Center (Pc)
Using XANTÉ Command Center (PC) Note: Your PC must be directly connected to the printer through a bidirectional parallel or a straight-through serial cable to use XANTÉ Command Center. You cannot set commands through a network. Open XANTÉ Command Center by double-clicking its icon. The following window appears (fig.
Page 181: Using Xanté Command Center (Macintosh)
Select the TCP/IP address class (fig. 5.21). Then, set the network node IDs using the arrows below the numbers to change them; set the last digit of the Subnet Mask (fig. 5.21) using the arrows to the right. Note: Mask values which can be changed are dependent on the selected class.
Page 182: Configure The Printer Setup On The Network
Click Advanced (fig. 5.23). When the advanced TCP/IP Address Setup window appears (fig. 5.24), select the TCP/IP address class, enter the number for the subnet bits in the subnet box, and click Update Mask. Note: The mask changes based on the subnet value and the class selected according to standard subnetting rules.
Page 183: Windows Nt 4.X Configuration
Windows NT 4.X Configuration Windows NT is a cross platform networking system. This section describes configuring the printer’s Ethernet interface for TCP/IP or EtherTalk protocols on a system running Window NT 4.X. LPR Port Setup for TCP/IP After completing the driver installation, use the following procedure to configure your printer for Windows NT 4.X network printing.
Page 184: Appletalk Setup For Ethertalk
Select LPR Port; then, click New Port to bring up the Add LPR Compatible Printer window (fig. 5.26). Note: If LPR is not an option, you must log in as the Administrator and select Control Panel: Network: Services and make sure that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is installed.
Page 185 Click Start: Settings: Printers. Then, right click on the new XANTÉ icon and select Properties. Click the Ports Tab; then, click Add Port. The Printer Ports window appears (fig. 5.25). Select AppleTalk Printing Devices; then, click New Port. A window appears listing zone names if you have several AppleTalk zones on your network.
Page 186 5-32 Ethernet Setup ________________________________________...
Page 187: Chapter 6 - Configuration
Chapter 6 - Configuration Chapter Overview Introduction ..................6-3 Front Panel ..................6-3 Window ..................6-3 Status Lights ................6-4 Control Keys ................6-4 Configuration Menus ..............6-5 Selecting Menu Options ............6-5 Resetting to Factory Defaults ........... 6-6 Menu Structure ................. 6-7 The PPD ..................
Page 188 Registration ................6-30 Resolution Options (DPI) ............6-30 Screen Shape ................6-31 Spot Function (Screen Type) ..........6-31 Start-up Page ................6-32 Tray Selection Options ............6-32 UCR (Under Color Removal) ..........6-35 Utility Pages ................6-35 Notes Configurationbb ______________________________________...
Page 189: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes configuring printer features. Included are manual settings available through the front panel and advanced features available through XANTÉ Command Center. Note: PPD options override printer default settings for a specific job or for all jobs sent to the printer from your host. Front Panel The printer’s front panel (fig.
Page 190: Status Lights
Status Lights Printer front panel status lights, or LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), indicate printer status. Online/Ready LED is on when the printer is ready to receive data. It is off when an engine error occurs or the printer cover is opened. Data LED is on and does not blink when the printer is receiving data.
Page 191: Configuration Menus
Reset key allows you to return to the previous menu level when using configuration menus. To cancel a job that the printer is processing, take the printer off line and press the Reset key. Test key allows you to scroll back through options on a menu level when using the configuration menus.
Page 192: Resetting To Factory Defaults
Make sure the printer is on and idle. Press the MENU key until SETUP: GRAPHICS appears. Press the Enter key to enter the Graphics menu. Press the Menu key until GRAPHICS: DPI appears in the window. Press the Enter key to enter the DPI menu. Press the Menu key until dpi: 600 600 appears.
Page 193: Menu Structure
To perform a level 2 reset, turn off the printer; next, press and hold down the Online and Duplex keys while you turn on the printer. Release the keys after RESET 2 appears in the window. The display will read initializing and then go through the normal start-up sequence.
Page 194: The Ppd
The PPD The PostScript Printer Description (PPD) allows you to select many printer feature settings from your application’s Print dialog box. These settings override printer default settings and other software application settings. You can customize printer features for each job or for all jobs sent to the printer from your host without resetting printer front panel menus.
Page 195 Fig. 6.3 Adobe Options Menu in the Print Dialog Box Choose Printer Specific Options. The printer option menus appear (fig. 6.4). Fig. 6.4 Printer Specific Options Menu Use the right scroll bar to locate the option; then, use the option’s drop down menu to select its setting. Repeat this step to configure other printer options.
Page 196: Selecting Ppd Options (Windows 95, 98, And Me)
Selecting PPD Options (Windows 95, 98, and To configure a printer feature from the Print dialog box Install and configure the AdobePS printer driver and your printer’s PPD following the instructions in chapter 4. Choose File: Print. The Print dialog box appears (fig. 6.5). Fig.
Page 197: Selecting Ppd Options (Windows 2000)
Use the right scroll bar to locate the feature in the Printer Features box. Highlight the feature to display the options in the Change Setting for box (fig. 6.6). Select the setting from the drop down menu in the Change Setting for box. Click Apply after you have made the desired change(s).
Page 198 Make sure your printer is selected in the Name box in the Print dialog box; then click Properties. The XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Document Properties window appears (fig. 6.8). Fig. 6.8 Windows 2000 Document Properties Select the desired paper source and media (fig. 6.8). Click the Layout tab and select the desired options.
Page 199: Selecting Ppd Options (Windows Nt 4.0)
Locate and set the desired options under Document Options: Printer Features. Note: For example, to change the mirror print setting, scroll though Printer Features until you see Mirror Print. Highlight it; then, select True or False. Click OK twice to close the Advanced Options and Document Properties windows.
Page 200: Ppd Menus
Click the Advanced tab (fig. 6.11) to set printer options. Fig. 6.11 Windows NT 4.0 Advanced Tab Highlight the feature in the top box; then, select the setting from the options in the bottom box. Click OK. The Print dialog box reappears. Then, click OK to send the file to the printer.
Page 201: Configuring Printer Features
The following features can be configured from the Print dialog box. • Mirror Print • Resolution • Tray Switch (PC Menu only) Note: Some applications require additional configuration to access certain features. See your application documentation and the appendix, “Application Notes and Page Design.” Configuring Printer Features Printer interfaces and features are set using front panel keys and menus, PPD options in your application Print dialog box, and...
Page 202: Front Panel X-Act
Because of manufacturing variations and usage, a printer may not print images with the exact dimensions specified by the application. X-ACT allows you to calibrate your printer to compensate for these differences. Front Panel X-ACT Your printer’s front panel GRAPHICS: XACT menu allows you to make 1/2 mm line length adjustments using the following procedure.
Page 203: Colour Density Calibration And Verification
Press the Menu key until the amount which would most closely adjust the line to the desired length appears. Then, press the Enter key. For example, if Line A is 250.46 mm instead of 251.46 mm, select 1.00 mm to add one mm to make the line the correct length.
Page 204: Target Calibrate
Note: Always use XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Colour Density Calibration paper and Calibration Target to perform Colour Density Calibration and Colour Density Verification; a sample of this paper and a Target are provided with your printer and you can purchase more of this paper from XANTÉ...
Page 205 Select Utility: Utility Pages: Target Calibrate from the printer’s front panel. The Colour Density Calibration Page prints (fig. 6.12). Place the calibration page in a well lit area at a distance of approximately 30" (762 mm) and compare colors on the calibration page to the Calibration Target (fig.
Page 206: Target Verify
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for cyan adjust, magenta adjust, and yellow adjust. Print a Colour Density Verification page from the printer’s Utility: Utility Pages: Target Verify. Target Verify The Target Verify option allows you to print a color verification page.
Page 207: Colour Mode
Colors should fall within the range of rows 4 through 7 when verifying colour density. For optimal color matching when using default profiles and XANTÉ TrueColour, colors should fall within rows 5 and 6. To verify color density Place the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Calibration Target (fig.
Page 208: Colour Output
Colour Output The Colour Output menu, GRAPHICS: COLOUR OUTPUT, allows you to control XANTÉ TrueColour, color management modules, and color profile use. XANTÉ TrueColour When selected, the XANTÉ TrueColour option enables the linearization feature in XANTÉ Command Center. Linearization brings out details that can be lost when printing at higher line screens or when dark photos are scanned.
Page 209: Source
Source The Source menu, COLOR PROFILE: SOURCE, allows you to set the type of device you want to emulate to sRGB (Standard default RGB color space; the factory default). For more details, see “ICC Profiles” in chapter 8. Destination The Destination menu, COLOUR PROFILE: DESTINATION, allows you to set the final output’s format to mimic Coated 1200, the factory default.
Page 210: Interface Control
Interface Control The printer features four standard simultaneously active interfaces. The LocalTalk port, the serial (RS232) port, the parallel port, and the Ethernet port allow you to send files from Macintosh and PC computers concurrently. The Ethernet port supports EtherTalk, Novell Print Server, and TCP/IP (LPR).
Page 211: Enable Menus
Enable Menus Use Enable menus to enable (Yes) or disable (No) each interface. The LocalTalk, RS232, parallel, EtherTalk, and LPR interfaces are enabled as factory defaults. The Novell Print Server interface is disabled as the factory default. RS232 Configuration When using the RS232 port, you must configure the printer and PC to use the same baud rate, parity, flow control, data bit, and stop bit settings.
Page 212: Parallel Configuration
Parallel Configuration When using the Parallel interface, set the Handshaking menu (PARALLEL: HANDSHAKE MODE) for the desired handshaking mode. Handshaking mode options are Automatic, Compatible, Bidirectional, and ECP (Enhanced/Extended Capabilities Port). The factory default is Automatic. Use the Mode menu, PARALLEL: MODE, to select the printer mode for files sent across the parallel interface.
Page 213: Job Timeout
• Test key moves to the next number to the left of the current number flashing. • Enter key accepts new address (if valid) and returns to I/F:IP Address menu. The menu will display a message if the address entered is invalid. Note: You must turn the printer off and restart it for the new IP address to take effect.
Page 214: Laser Power
Laser Power The Laser Power option is used to calibrate the standard for each color. Laser Power adjusts the strength of the laser beam for each toner color. The stronger the beam, the more toner is drawn to the image. Caution: Do not make the Laser Power menu adjustment without first following the steps in “Colour Density Calibration...
Page 215: Media Options
Clear the service condition through the SETUP: MAINTENANCE configuration menu. This menu has a Replaced Item submenu with OPC Belt Cartridge and Cleaning Roller options. Media Options Media options in the front panel allow you to select the default media and set configurations for specific media. The MEDIA: MEDIA TYPE menu allows you to select the default media for your printer.
Page 216: Power Save
Power Save Power Save conserves power when the printer is not in use. When enabled, the feature puts the printer into a low-power state after 30 minutes of inactivity. Set Power Save from the UTILITY: POWER SAVE configuration menu. Power Save is disabled (Off) as the default; On enables it. RAM Disk RAM Disk allows you to set aside a section of printer RAM to be used as a read/write device for implementing XANTÉ’s AccelaFont .
Page 217: Screen Shape
XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Models 1200 Standard Monochrome 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Standard Color 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Screenprinting 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Note: See “Printer Memory Requirements” in chapter 9 for RAM requirements to print at higher resolutions. Set available resolutions using either the front panel GRAPHICS: DPI menu or your application’s Print dialog box.
Page 218: Start-Up Page
Start-up Page The Start-up Page feature prints a page that lists the selected resolution, installed RAM, hard disk identities, page count, enabled interfaces, and network information each time the printer is turned on. Set Start-up Page from the front panel UTILITY: STARTUP PAGE menu, from XANTÉ...
Page 219 • The First page from and Remaining from options allow you to specify one tray for the first page and a different tray for the rest of the print job. In most PC applications, you can specify the media tray on the Paper Source tab of the Page Setup dialog box or on the Paper tab of the Print dialog box’s Properties section.
Page 220: Enabling Tray Chaining
Windows 2000: Go to the Print dialog box and click Properties. Select Advanced: Document Options: Printer Features: Tray Select and choose the desired tray from the drop down menu (fig. 15). Do not use the Paper/Quality: Tray Selection: Paper Source selection in the Properties window.
Page 221: Ucr (Under Color Removal)
On the Macintosh, the AdobePS printer driver allows you to configure the printer’s tray chaining feature using the If the Cassette is out of paper option in the Error Handling menu of the Print dialog box. • The Use printer’s default option uses the printer’s front panel Tray Switch menu setting.
Page 222: Font Sample
Print this page by selecting the UTILITY: UTILITY PAGES: FONT NAMES configuration option. Font Sample The Font Sample page option prints samples of the Adobe PostScript fonts resident on XANTÉ PostScript 3 printers. Print this page by selecting the UTILITY: UTILITY PAGES: FONT SAMPLE configuration option.
Page 223: Registration
Registration The Registration option allows you to print registration marks on a letter or A4 page to use to verify color registration (fig. 8.6). Print this page by selecting the UTILITY: UTILITY PAGES: REGISTRATION option. For details, see “Registration” earlier in this chapter and “Colour Registration”...
Page 224 6-38 Configurationbb ______________________________________...
Page 225: Chapter 7 - Media: Handling And Printing
Chapter 7 - Media: Handling and Printing Chapter Overview Introduction ..................7-3 Media Specifications ............... 7-3 Guidelines for Selecting and Storing Media ......7-3 Media Sizes ................7-5 Media Types ................7-7 Media Handling ................7-7 Media Path ................7-8 Media Sources ................
Page 226 Notes 7-2 Media: Handling and Printing ___________________________...
Page 227: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes selecting and using various media types and sizes and provides suggestions for creating high quality output on various media. Media Specifications To ensure that your job prints correctly, always use appropriate media. Store and handle it carefully to prevent damage to the media and printer.
Page 228: Selecting Media
Myriad Film • offers you an exceptional semitransparent film specifically designed for printing film positives. This film is available in two types, Myriad (which is opaque) and Myriad Clear so that you can choose the type with which you prefer to work. This high quality film, with low UV blockage, was developed specially for your printer.
Page 229: Storing Media
Do not use media that • is unusually thick, thin, wrinkled, torn, curled, creased, wet, damp, or otherwise damaged. • is synthetically reinforced, colored with surface treatment, or heavily textured. • has metal clasps, strings, staples, cutouts, perforations, or windows. Caution: Using media that does not meet these guidelines may void your printer warranty.
Page 230 Media Sizes Imageable Areas Letter 8.50" x 11.00" 8.11" x 10.61" (215 mm x 279 mm) (206 mm x 270 mm) Legal 8.50" x 14.00" 8.11" x 13.61" (215 mm x 355 mm) (206 mm x 346 mm) 5.80" x 8.30" 5.41"...
Page 231: Media Types
Set page margins in your applications to fit within the imageable areas. If you try to print outside the imageable area, many applications issue a warning message, giving you an opportunity to make changes; some applications, however, clip the image and print the page.
Page 232: Media Path
Media Path Figure 7.1 Illustrates your printer's media path. Top Cover Fuser Unit Drum Cassette Media Path Fig. 7.1 Printer Media Path Media is pulled from the paper cassette. The image is transferred to the media from the drum. Toner is fixed on the media by the fuser. Media is delivered face down into the printer's top cover.
Page 233: Optional Paper Feeders
Optional Paper Feeders You can add up to two optional paper cassette feeders to your printer to increase input capacity for standard paper to approximately 1,250 sheets. See chapter 10 for installation instructions. See chapter 2 for instructions on loading the paper cassette. Paper Cassettes The standard cassette included with the printer handles paper sizes from as small as 4.1"...
Page 234: Tray Chaining
Media Universal Size Cassette Short Long Long Short Long Legal Short Tabloid Short Letter Long Executive Long Envelopes Short Universal (13" x 19") Short * Short = Short Edge First; Long = Long Edge First The following chart lists which feed sources can be used with the different media types.
Page 235: Duplex Printing
Use the following guidelines and the procedure in “Tray Selection Options” in chapter 6 to use the tray chaining feature. • All selected media sources must contain the same size media. If the printer detects a different size media when it switches to a new tray, a PAPER OUT message appears.
Page 236: Optional Duplexer
Optional Duplexer The optional duplexer allows you to print double-sided copy automatically, rather than by feeding pages manually. Guidelines for Using the Duplexer Follow these guidelines when using the duplexer to prevent paper jams and ensure the highest quality output. •...
Page 237: Coverstock Printing
• Format coated stock in your application and run a plain paper test print to check layout and alignment before running on more expensive coated stock. • Avoid handling coated stock excessively to prevent fingerprints and scratches. • Keep the paper path clean (see chapter 9); dust or dirt can scratch coated stock and reduce print quality.
Page 238: Film Printing
Film Printing With XANTÉ’s Positive Film Technology, you can create high quality, quick turnaround film positives. You print directly to XANTÉ Myriad Film to create an image for burning to metal plates and silk screen emulsions, bypassing antiquated camera and darkroom steps.
Page 239 Myriad Matte Film Myriad Matte Film Part Number Size 200-100001 8.50" x 11.00" (215 mm x 279 mm) 200-100002 8.26" x 11.69" (210 mm x 297 mm) 200-100003 11.00" x 17.00" (279 mm x 431 mm) 200-100004 11.69" x 16.54" (297 mm x 420 mm) 200-100005 10.00"...
Page 240: Envelope Printing
Envelope Printing The XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter ships with an envelope adapter which can be inserted in the universal cassette for printing envelopes. Installing and Removing the Envelope Adapter Use the envelope adapter to print envelopes. Install and remove the adapter using the following procedures. Installing the Envelope Adapter Remove the paper cassette from the printer.
Page 241: Removing The Envelope Adapter
Move the cassette's width guides in to secure the adapter in place (fig. 7.3). Cassette Media Guides Fig. 7.3 Adjust the Cassette Width Guides Move the cassette's length guide to the appropriate location for the desired envelope size (fig. 7.4). Length Guide Adapter Media Guides Fig.
Page 242: Guidelines For Printing Envelopes
Move the cassette's media guides away from the adapter's base in order to release it. Lift the adapter straight up and out to remove it (fig. 7.5). Adapter Cassette Base Cassette Base Fig. 7.5 Remove the Envelope Adapter Reinstall the paper cassette in the printer. Guidelines for Printing Envelopes Use the envelope adapter with the standard cassette and follow procedures in “Paper Cassette”...
Page 243: Label Printing
• Before loading the envelope, place it on a flat surface and press it smooth to make the corners and folds as flat as possible. • Feed envelopes print side up, short edge first. • Do not overload the envelope adapter. The adapter holds up to 15 envelopes, depending on media weight, size, and type.
Page 244: Transfer Media Printing
Transfer Media Printing Always use the standard upper cassette and follow these guidelines when printing transfer media. • Make sure transfer media meets the requirements in “Guidelines for Selecting and Storing Media” earlier in this chapter. • Make sure that you select Coverstock in the front panel Media Type menu.
Page 245 • Keep the paper path clean (see chapter 9); dust or dirt can scratch transparencies and reduce print quality. • Load no more than 50 transparencies in the paper cassette. The weight of a stack of transparencies could cause the sheets to stick together.
Page 246 7-22 Media: Handling and Printing ___________________________...
Page 247: Chapter 8 - Color Printing
Chapter 8 - Color Printing Chapter Overview Introduction ..................8-3 Color Printing Technology .............. 8-3 Color Printing Concepts and Variables ........... 8-5 Color Theory ................8-5 Ink Density Variables ............... 8-6 Application Variables ............... 8-7 Media Variables ................ 8-7 Setting Variables ............... 8-8 Color Gamut Variables .............
Page 248 Notes 8-2 Color Printingbb ______________________________________...
Page 249: Introduction
Introduction To take full advantage of your XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter printer’s features and to make your images look their best, it is important to understand some color basics. This includes color printing technology and variables, color management using ICC profiles and CRDs (color rendering dictionaries), and some specific color printing procedures.
Page 250 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 in its space, and translate the results back to the universal format (space)—...
Page 251: Color Printing Concepts And Variables
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 252: 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 253: Application Variables
Application Variables Applications vary in the features they provide to reproduce color. For example, if you use Adobe Illustrator, you have to switch to Adobe Separator to do color separations. Programs vary according to how many and which export formats are supported, which CMSs are supported, how much memory is required, what method is used to define colors, and which level of PostScript is supported.
Page 254: 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 255: Color Gamut Variables
The background against which a color is viewed also affects the perception of the color. A red shirt stands out more vividly against a white blazer than a black blazer. Thus, you can sharpen or soften a color’s perceived image by varying the background. To compensate for these differences, the printing industry came up with a standard viewing setting for matching colors.
Page 256: Human Variables
These variations make it difficult to translate a color from device to device for display to the human eye. ICC Profiles, Color Rendering Dictionaries (CRDs), and Color Management Systems (CMSs) are used to define color ranges for devices and define the transformation of a color from one device to another.
Page 257: Destination
Destination The Destination is defined by your desired Colour ScreenWriter feature settings, such as resolution, lines per inch, and media type. You can make these selections at print time through the Print dialog box or set them as defaults through the printer’s front panel. For details, see “Destination”...
Page 258: Crds
• Gamut Matching Method—ColorSync 2.0 supports four methods for different rendering intents. For example, perceptual rendering is used for photographic, continuous tone images. (See your ColorSync documentation for details on the four methods.) Most ICC-compliant applications also allow you to embed a profile with an image for consistent color reproduction when used by other applications.
Page 259: Source
Perceptual intent: All colors of a given color gamut are scaled to fit within another color gamut, maintaining the relationship of all colors. Perceptual intent is best for scanned images and printing CMYK to CMYK. Relative intent: Colors fitting within the gamut of both the original and output are untouched.
Page 260: Color Density Calibration And Verification
Color Density Calibration and Verification After installing, moving, or storing the printer for extended periods or after installing new toner cartridges, you should calibrates your printer’s color density to match a standard color. To do this use the front panel Target Calibrate and Target Verify options in the Utility: Utility Pages menu along with the calibration target included with your printer.
Page 261 To adjust and check color density. Load 2 sheets of XANTÉ Colour Density Calibration paper in the printer’s standard paper cassette. Note: When you color calibrate your printer, always use XANTÉ Colour Density Calibration paper for the most accurate color calibration. Calibration is not guaranteed when other media is used.
Page 262: Target Verify
Note: If you want to verify color density calibration, see the next section “Target Verify.” Press the Online key. Target Verify The Target verify option allows you to print a colour density verification page (fig. 8.5). Fig. 8.5 Colour Density Verification Page 8-16 Color Printingbb ______________________________________...
Page 263: Color Registration
Note: When you verify color calibrating your printer, always use XANTÉ Colour Density Calibration paper. Calibration is not guaranteed when other media is used. Samples of this paper are provided with your printer and you can purchase more from XANTÉ or your XANTÉ...
Page 264 Print a registration page (fig. 8.6) by selecting UTILITY: UTILITY PAGES: REGISTRATION. XANTÉ Colour Registration Page Horizontal Alignment Fig. 8.6 Sample XANTÉ Colour Registration Page Check the alignment on the Colour Registration Page (fig. 8.6). If registration is accurate, you are through; if not, continue to step 4.
Page 265: Truecolour Calibration (Linearization)
• To move horizontal alignment down, select -1, -2, or -3. Repeat step 5 until you have adjusted all colors that need it. Print a Colour Verification Page (fig. 8.7) by selecting UTILITY: UTILITY PAGES: VERIFY REGISTR. XANTÉ Colour Registration Verify Page Horizontal Alignment Fig.
Page 266 8-20 Color Printingbb ______________________________________...
Page 267: Chapter 9 - Maintenance And Specifications
Chapter 9 - Maintenance and Specifications Chapter Overview Introduction ..................9-3 Maintenance ..................9-3 Handling the Printer ..............9-3 Storing the Printer ..............9-4 Moving the Printer ..............9-5 Repacking the Printer ..............9-6 Before You Begin ..............9-7 Removing Cables and Cassette(s) ..........9-7 Removing Toner Cartridges............
Page 268 Notes 9-2 Maintenance and Specificationsbb ________________________...
Page 269: Introduction
Introduction Your XANTÉ printer requires minimal maintenance. This chapter describes how to handle, store, move, clean, and repack your printer and contains technical specifications and warranty information. Maintenance Proper care will extend your printer’s life. Use the guidelines in this section to maintain your printer in optimum working condition and to ensure the highest quality output.
Page 270: Storing The Printer
• Make sure the printer’s location meets the requirements in “Printer Location” in chapter 2. • Never oil the printer. • Always allow the printer back vent at least an 8.0" (200 mm) clearance to prevent overheating. Never insert anything into the vent.
Page 271: Moving The Printer
Store the printer, toner cartridges, OPC belt cartridge, fuser unit, oil bottle, and media in an area with a temperature of 41˚ to 95˚ F (5˚ to 35˚ C) and a relative humidity of 10% to 80% with no condensation. Store the OPC belt cartridge in its original protective bag or cover it with clean, lint-free paper to protect it from exposure to light.
Page 272: Repacking The Printer
Use the following procedure when moving the printer. Warning! The printer weighs approximately 101 lbs (46 kg) without toner, cassettes, and media installed. Always have two people lift the printer using the recessed grip areas on the bottom sides (fig. 2.2). Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the power source.
Page 273: Before You Begin
Before You Begin The printer should be repacked in its original packing and shipping materials. If you no longer have part or all of these materials, contact either XANTÉ Customer Support (at 800-540-7091 in the US or Canada or at 334-473-6502 elsewhere) or your XANTÉ vendor to order replacements.
Page 274: Removing Toner Cartridges
Removing Toner Cartridges Press the printer’s front cover latch and tilt the cover out and down (fig. 9.1). Toner Cartridge Front Cover Latch Front Cover Fig. 9.1 Open the Front Cover Fig. 9.2 Remove Toner Cartridges Remove each toner cartridge by grasping its handle and pulling it slowly out of the printer (fig.
Page 275 Guide OPC Belt Cartridge Guide (Left) Top Cover Guide (Right) Front Cover Fig. 9.4 Open the Top and Front Covers Pivot the OPC guides straight up toward the front of the printer to open them (fig. 9.4). Lift the OPC belt cartridge straight up and out of the printer (fig.
Page 276: Prepare The Toner Auger Area
Locate the auger opening in the bottom right corner of the OPC belt cartridge area (fig. 9.5); Then, plug the .5" x .5" (13 mm x 13 mm) cube of packing foam into this opening to prevent waste toner spillage. Foam Cube OPC Guide Gear...
Page 277 Cleaner Cover Drum Cleaner Handle Toner Auger Paper Exit Cover Tabs Fig. 9.7 Remove the Drum Cleaner Cover and the Drum Cleaner Grasp both ends of the top of the drum cleaner, lift one end up first, lift the other end up, and pull the drum cleaner up out of the printer;...
Page 278: Remove The Oil Bottle And Cleaning Roller
Reinstall the transfer drum cleaner (fig. 9.8). Insert the 16" x 3.25" (406 mm x 83 mm) rectangle piece of packing foam over the drum cleaner (fig. 9.8). Reinstall the drum cleaner cover (fig. 9.8) and tape it down using transparent tape. Remove the Oil Bottle and Cleaning Roller Caution: The oil bottle and any stray oil must be removed from...
Page 279 Use a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel to absorb any remaining oil from the bottle area of the printer; then, dispose of the oil following all applicable safety laws and regulations. Note: If a large spill occurs, use the oil syringe from the printer’s starter kit to remove the majority of the excess oil;...
Page 280: Changing The Toner Waste Pack
Note: These levers control pressure on the two fuser rollers, protecting them from damage during shipping. Changing the Toner Waste Pack You need to remove the old toner waste pack and replace it with a new empty one to prevent old toner from spilling in the printer during shipment.
Page 281: Removing A Duplexer
Removing a Duplexer If a duplexer is attached to your printer, it must be removed before the printer is shipped. Remove the LFU (Lower Feeder Unit) left side cover by pulling its front edge free and pivoting the cover toward the back of the printer;...
Page 282 Pull the duplexer back, rotating the upper part first to free its top tabs from the printer slots; then, ease the duplexer back until the fixing pins are free from the LFU slots (fig. 9.17). Then, repack the duplexer in its original packing. Note: If you are not shipping the duplexer, store the duplexer in a location that meets the guidelines in “Storing the Printer”...
Page 283: Removing An Lfu (Lower Feeder Unit)
Replace the printer’s two upper caps by inserting their bottom tabs into the slots on the printer and then rotating the caps up until their top tabs snap into place (fig. 9.18). Replace the media exit cover by inserting its bottom hooks into the slots on the printer and then rotating the cover up until the top tabs snap into their corresponding slots on the printer (fig.
Page 284 Remove the right and left LFU side covers by pulling their front edges free and pivoting the covers toward the back of the printer, and sliding the notches free from their securing pegs (fig. 9.20). Note: If two LFUs are connected to the printer, only remove the side covers from the upper unit.
Page 285 Connector Thumb Screw Back Left Side Metal Coupler 1 LFU Connector Cover Fig. 9.23 Remove Metal Coupler 1 Fig. 9.24 Reattach LFU Connector Cover Reattach the LFU connector cover by sliding the two small bottom tabs in the base of its opening, rotating the cover up and snapping the top tab into place (fig.
Page 286: Packing The Printer
Close the LFU metal coupler 2 by rotating it clockwise (fig. 9.22); then, lay the LFU cable back up on the LFU in the sloped area where it comes out to prevent damage when the unit is stored (fig. 9.21). Repack the LFU in its original packing materials, making sure to include the 2 side covers, metal coupler 1, and the media cassette.
Page 287: Replacing Consumables
NAME OF PARTS Q'TY Outer Box Base Upper Packing Silica Gel Plastic Bag (Engine) Plastic Bag (Starter Kit) Plastic Packing Sleeve Starter Kit Packing (Upper) Starter Kit Packing (Middle) Starter KIit Packing (Lower) Plastic Bag (Casette) Plastic Bag (Toner) Plastic Bag (OPC Belt Cartridge) 1 Plastic Bag (Cleaning Roller) Plastic Bag (Oil Bottle) Tape...
Page 288: Replacing The Drum Cleaner
Replacing the Drum Cleaner To replace the drum cleaner Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord. Open the printer’s top cover. Locate and remove the gray plastic cover just in front the fuser unit by lifting up on the arrow tabs. Grasp both ends of the top of the drum cleaner, lift one end up first, lift the other end up, and pull the drum cleaner straight up and out of the printer.
Page 289: Replacing The Ozone Filter
Replacing the Ozone Filter The ozone filter should be replaced once a year. If it is not replaced in a timely manner, a noticeable ozone odor occurs. Warning! Inhaling excess ozone gas may cause permanent respiratory system damage. Always replace the ozone filter at least once a year.
Page 290: Replacing The Fuser Unit
Align the new filter’s two small tabs into the cover’s small openings; then, snap the larger tab into place (fig. 9.27). Replace the filter cover making sure its two tabs align and slide into the two holes on the printer (fig. 9.27) Turn the printer on.
Page 291: Replacing The Toner Waste Pack
Remove the new fuser unit from it’s package, align it over the printer, and lower the unit straight down into the printer. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the unit in place (fig. 9.28). Install a fuser oil bottle. See “Installing or Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle”...
Page 292: Replacing The Transfer Roller
Warning! Toner is combustible. Never dispose of it by incineration. Pull the toner waste pack out of the printer and seal it using the label on the side of the pack (fig. 9.29). Dispose of the toner pack following all safety laws and regulations in your area. Remove the seal from the new waste pack and slide the pack into the printer making sure it seats in place.
Page 293: Cleaning The Printer
Remove the new transfer roller from its package. Locate the transfer roller unit metal rod. Align the rod’s oval end pegs with the black plastic slots inside the transfer roller area in the printer (it only goes in one way). Hold the transfer roller up while you lower the rod’s pegs into their slots;...
Page 294: Transfer Unit Cleaning
Transfer Unit Cleaning Transfer unit cleaning covers the registration roller, the transfer roller and the media discharger. Registration and Transfer Roller Cleaning Required Tools: • Several clean, dry, lint-free cotton cloths • Several clean, dry cotton swabs Caution: Never use alcohol or any solvent to clean registration and transfer rollers.
Page 295 Transfer Roller Transfer Roller Paper Discharger Paper Discharger Registration Roller Registration Roller Gear Transfer Unit Transfer Unit Fig. 9.32 Clean the Registration and Transfer Rollers Wipe dust and toner off the transfer roller using clean, dry, cotton cloths (fig. 9.32) making sure to rotate the roller so all sides are cleaned.
Page 296: Opc Belt Cartridge Cleaning
Clean dust and toner off the outside of the discharger using a clean, dry, lint-free cotton cloth (fig. 9.33). Clean dust and toner from inside the discharger and from the discharger wire using a clean, dry cotton swab (fig. 9.33). Lower the discharger back into the transfer unit pushing down lightly and to the left until it fits back onto its securing mount.
Page 297 Top Cover Belt Cartridge Guide OPC Guide (Left) Guide (Right) Front Cover Fig. 9.34 Remove the OPC Belt Cartridge Pivot the two OPC Guides up toward the front of the printer until they are vertical. Then lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer (fig.
Page 298: Optical Unit Lens Cleaning
Align the OPC belt cartridge with the OPC guides (fig. 9.34) and lower the cartridge back into the printer until it seats in place. Rotate the OPC guides down and back into their original positions (fig. 9.34). Close the front and top covers. If you are not cleaning other areas, reconnect any interface cables and the power cord, and turn on the printer.
Page 299 Caution: Always open the front cover before removing the OPC belt cartridge to prevent permanent damage to the cartridge during removal. Lift the OPC belt cartridge up out of the printer and place it in its original protective bag or cover it with clean lint-free paper. Caution: Never touch the OPC belt’s surface;...
Page 300: Interior Cleaning
Clean the surface of the dust proof lens using clean, dry cotton swabs. Close the Optical lens cover. Align the OPC belt Cartridge with the OPC guides and lower it into the printer until you feel a slight resistance as the cartridge’s gear engages with the gear in the printer (fig.
Page 301 Lift the OPC belt cartridge up out of the printer and place it in its original protective bag or cover it with clean lint-free paper to protect it from exposure to light. Caution: Never touch the OPC belt’s surface; handle the cartridge only by its top handle.
Page 302: Exterior Cleaning
Vacuum the printer’s interior area using a computer vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Then, use the cotton cloths to wipe out any remaining dirt. Caution: Do not pull out any wires while performing this step. Keep the fuser unit level, align it over the printer, and lower the unit straight down into the printer.
Page 303: Technical Specifications
Clean the printer’s exterior using a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent (fig. 9.39). Fig. 9.39 Exterior Cleaning Give the printer a few minutes to dry thoroughly. Then, reconnect the printer to the power source. Technical Specifications XANTÉ...
Page 304 XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Models Features 1200 Engine Speed (letter/A4): Monochrome 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 2-Color 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 3-Color 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 4-Color 6 ppm 6 ppm 6 ppm Interfaces: LocalTalk Std. Std.
Page 305 XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter Models Features 1200 XANTÉ ColourMatch Software Std. Positive Film Technology Std. Std. Std. Requires 500 sheet feeder/cassette § Requires an optional internal hard drive Power supply: 100/120 V version 100/120 VAC (90-132 V) 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz); 6.5 Amps 220/240 V version 220/240 VAC (198-264 V) 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz);...
Page 306: Printer Memory Requirements
Media size: 4.1" x 9.5" (105 mm x 241 mm) and 4.3" x 8.7" (110 mm x 220 mm) up to 13.00" x 19.00" (330 mm x 482 mm) Consumables: Toner cartridges: Black 14,000 letter/A4 pages 5% coverage Cyan 8,500 letter/A4 pages 5% coverage Yellow 8,500 letter/A4 pages 5% coverage Magenta 8,500 letter/A4 pages 5% coverage (Starter cartridges are rated at half-life)
Page 307: Warranty And Service Options
Minimum Memory Requirements Media Resolutions 600 dpi 1200 dpi COM10 envelope 64 MB 256 MB DL envelope 64 MB 256 MB 64 MB 256 MB Letter/A4 64 MB 256 MB 64 MB 256 MB Legal 64 MB 256 MB 11" x 17"/A3 64 MB 256 MB 13"...
Page 308: Limited Warranty
If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone , XANTÉ will dispatch an Imation technician to your location (usually the next business day) for printer repair. The repair service shall be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Page 309: Effect Of Consumables On Warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Page 310 9-44 Maintenance and Specificationsbb ________________________...
Page 311: Chapter 10 - Options
Chapter 10 - Options Chapter Overview Introduction ................... 10-3 Printer Options ................10-3 Paper Handling Options ..............10-3 Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) ............10-4 Duplexer ................10-13 Controller Board Upgrades ............10-18 Removing the Controller Board ........... 10-18 Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades ...... 10-20 10/100BaseT Upgrade ............
Page 312 Notes 10-2 Optionsbb __________________________________________...
Page 313: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes available printer options and covers installation for those that are user installable. Printer Options You can order controller board upgrades and paper handling options to enhance your printer’s performance. The following chart lists options and their types of installation. Option Type of Installation 10/100BaseT...
Page 314: Lower Feeder Unit (Lfu)
Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) This section describes installing and removing a lower feeder unit (LFU). You can install up to two LFUs each of which handles a 500 sheet cassette. Installing the LFU To install the LFU Required tool: Small level Unpack the paper cassette feeder (fig 10.1) from the shipping carton.
Page 315 Locate and, if necessary, open metal coupler 2 (fig. 10.2). Alignment Posts Coupler 2 Fig. 10.2 Open the Coupler If you are installing two LFUs, make sure the couplers on both units are open. Hold one unit over the other making sure the alignment posts on the bottom one fit in the corresponding openings in the top unit.
Page 316 Remove the toner cartridges and oil bottle from the printer. See “Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” and “Installing or Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle” in chapter 2 for details. Align the printer squarely over the LFU and lower the printer onto the LFU alignment posts (fig.
Page 317 Loosen the thumb screw on metal coupler 1 and angle the coupler slightly until you can slide it into the opening just below the printer’s LFU connector; then rotate coupler 1 down until it is vertical and the coupler’s hole aligns with the hole on the printer (fig.
Page 318 Remove the printer’s cassette; locate coupler 2 inside the cassette opening, squeeze the handle, and rotate clockwise until it locks into place (fig. 10.7). Securing Post Handle Metal Coupler 2 Fig. 10.7 Close Coupler 2 If you are installing a second LFU, close its coupler also. Connect the LFU cable to the printer’s lower white connector (fig.
Page 319 When installing a second LFU, connect its cable to the white connector on the upper LFU’s left side at the lower back edge. Attach the left LFU side cover by sliding its notch around the feeder’s corresponding securing peg and rotating the cover around to the front until it snaps into place (fig.
Page 320 Adjust the two anchor feet (on the right side of the LFU at the front and back) by rotating them until the printer is level (fig. 10.10). Anchor Foot Anchor Feet Fig. 10.10 Level the Printer If two LFUs are installed, adjust the feet on both the upper and lower feeder.
Page 321 Push the cassette the rest of the way into the LFU. LFU Guide Rail LFU Cassette Printer LFU (upper) Printer Cassette LFU Cassette (upper) LFU (lower) LFU Guide Rail LFU Cassette (lower) Fig. 10.11 Install the LFU Cassette(s) Reinstall toner cartridges and the fuser oil bottle. See “Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge”...
Page 322: Removing The Lfu
Removing the LFU To remove the LFU Make sure the printer displays a PLEASE WAIT or READY/IDLE message. Then, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Remove all installed media cassettes by pulling each cassette out until it stops, lifting it up slightly and removing it from the printer.
Page 323: Duplexer
Have someone help you lift the printer straight off the LFU vertically until the printer is free of the alignment posts (fig. 10.3). Then set the printer on a stable surface that will support its weight. Warning! The printer weighs approximately 101 lbs (46 kg) without toner, cassettes, and media installed.
Page 324 Make sure the printer displays a READY/IDLE message. Then, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord from the power source, disconnect any interface cables, and remove any media from the top of the printer. Remove the media exit cover by pulling up its handle until its bottom hooks release;...
Page 325 Printer Slots Top Tabs Top Cover Fixing Pins LFU Slots Fig. 10.13 Install the Duplexer Open the duplexer’s top cover. Hold the duplexer at a slight angle and align its fixing pins with the LFU slots. Slide the fixing pins into their slots while rotating the duplexer’s top cover up into the printer until the duplexer’s top tabs snap into their corresponding printer slots.
Page 326 Remove the left side cover from the printer by pulling the front edge free, pivoting the cover to the back and sliding its notch free from its securing peg (Fig. 10.15). Notch Side Cover (L) Notch Fig. 10.15 Remove the Side Cover Connect the duplexer cable to the printer’s black duplexer connector (fig.
Page 327: Removing The Duplexer
Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord. Then, turn on the printer; when READY/IDLE appears, the printer is ready to accept a job. Removing the Duplexer To remove the duplexer Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord from the power source, disconnect any interface cables, and remove any media from the top of the printer.
Page 328: Controller Board Upgrades
Controller Board Upgrades The RAM, Ethernet, 10/100BaseT, and internal IDE hard disk upgrades are controller board modifications. This section covers installing SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Insertion Memory Module), firmware (flash ROM), and Ethernet upgrades. To install a controller board upgrade Remove the controller board.
Page 329 Thumbscrews Fig. 10.17 Loosen the Panel Screws Grasp the thumbscrews and gently pull the access panel and attached controller board straight back out of the printer (fig. 10.18). Interface Wires Fig. 10.18 Remove the Controller Board ___________________________________________ Options 10-19...
Page 330: Installing Sodimm And Firmware Upgrades
Figure 10.19 shows upgrade installation locations. Fig 10.19 Controller Board Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades SODIMMs are used for RAM upgrades. The resolution upgrade is a firmware (flash ROM) change and a FIFO SIMM change. RAM Upgrades (SODIMMs) Standard RAM configuration is 64 MB for the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter 600 and 256 MB for the XANTÉ...
Page 331: Common Specifications For All Densities
Bank 0/0 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB Bank 0/1 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB Bank 1/0 16 MB 64 MB Bank 1/1 ______ ______ 16 MB 64 MB Total RAM 64 MB 128 MB 160 MB 256 MB The following are SODIMM specifications for your printer.
Page 332: Resolution Firmware Upgrade
Resolution Firmware Upgrade The 1200 dpi resolution upgrade is a SIMM based firmware upgrade. It consists of a flash SIMM, a FIFO SIMM, and, possibly, a SODIMM RAM upgrade. You can install this upgrade on site. Installing SODIMMs or SIMMs RAM SODIMMs are installed in the DRAM banks (see previous section);...
Page 333 Pull a SIMM out at a 45-degree angle or a SODIMM straight up and out of the bank. Fig. 10.21 Open the Latches and Remove the SIMM Fig. 10.22 Remove the SODIMM ___________________________________________ Options 10-23...
Page 334 Install the new SIMM or SODIMM using the following steps. Note: Install the SODIMM closest to the back of the printer first. Align the SIMM or SODIMM over its bank using the following appropriate step. Flash ROM SIMM—tilt the SIMM 45 degrees toward the back of the board (toward the interfaces) with the notched corner toward the top of its bank.
Page 335: 10/100Baset Upgrade
10/100BaseT Upgrade You can upgrade the printer’s standard 10BaseT unshielded twisted pair configuration for the Ethernet port to a 10/100BaseT configuration. After installing the Ethernet upgrade, see chapter 6 for information about configuring and using the Ethernet options. Required tools: •...
Page 336 Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws attaching the metal back plate on either side of the parallel port (fig. 10.23). Locate and remove the plastic screw on the lower, right end of the Ethernet board (fig. 10.24). Plastic Screw Fig.
Page 337 Ethernet Board Sockets Post Opening Fig. 10.25 Ethernet Board Sockets and Post Replace the current plastic post with the new one by unscrewing the old post from the plastic nut on the back of the controller board (fig. 10.26). Then, screw the new hexagonal plastic post into the plastic nut on the back of the controller board (fig.
Page 338: Internal Ide Hard Drive Upgrade
Internal IDE Hard Drive Upgrade The internal hard drive upgrade provides extra space to store downloaded fonts and allows you to implement the AccelaFont feature on your printer. See “Printer Options” earlier in this chapter to order the upgrade. See “AccelaFont” in chapter 6. The IDE hard drive upgrade can be factory or user installed.
Page 339: Chapter 11- Troubleshooting
Chapter 11- Troubleshooting Chapter Overview Introduction ................... 11-3 Status Messages ................11-3 Power and Setup Issues ............... 11-13 Color Issues ................. 11-17 Print Quality Issues ..............11-19 Mechanical Issues ............... 11-30 Media Jams ................. 11-31 Preventing Jams ..............11-31 Locating Jams ............... 11-32 Clearing Jams ...............
Page 340 Notes 11-2 Troubleshootingbb ____________________________________...
Page 341: Introduction
Introduction This chapter provides troubleshooting information to identify and resolve problems with printer power and setup, print quality, and color issues. Printer status messages and their definitions are provided as well as suggestions for troubleshooting other problems. Status Messages Printer front panel window messages provide printer status information and can help you determine the source of a problem or paper jam.
Page 342 Check the toner waste pack. The CHECK WASTE TONER pack may be full, not installed, or not installed correctly. (Operator #14) A media jam has occurred in the DRUM PAPER JAM back cover area near the drum See “Clearing Jams” later in this chapter.
Page 343 There is a process timing clock E:C7 CLOCK error. (Service) There is a yellow switching E:D1 YELLOW CLUTCH clutch error. (Service) There is a magenta switching E:D2 MAGENTA CLUTCH clutch error. (Service) There is a cyan switching clutch E:D3 CYAN CLUTCH error.
Page 344 There is a drum cleaning clutch E:E7 DRUM CLUTCH error. (Service) There is a fuser unit clutch E:E8 FUSE CLUTCH error. (Service) There is a belt marker sensor E:E9 BELT SENSOR error. Replace the OPC belt cartridge. (Operator) There is an erase LED error. E:EL ERASE LED (Service) The FIFO SIMM is not present,...
Page 345 There is a fuser temperature 4 E:H4 FUSER TEMP4 error. (Service) There is a beam detector error. E:L1 BEAM DETECT (Service) There is a scanner motor error. E:L2 SCANNER (Service) There is a laser power error. E:LL LASER POWER (Service) There is a duplex controller E:P1 DUPLEX P1 hardware error.
Page 346 A media jam has occurred along EARLY PAPER JAM the paper path caused by media reaching a position earlier than expected. See “Clearing Jams” later in this chapter. (Operator #17) A media jam has occurred after EXIT PAPER JAM media has been printed but before it has been deposited in the output area.
Page 347 A media jam has occurred INNER PAPER JAM inside the printer. Check the back cover area. See “Clearing Jams” later in this chapter. (Operator #17) The OPC belt cartridge is not INSTALL BELT installed or is installed incorrectly. Reinstall correctly. See “OPC Belt Cartridge Cleaning”...
Page 348 A media jam has occurred LATE PAPER JAM caused by the media not reaching the exit roller at the correct time. See “Clearing Jams” later in this chapter. (Operator #17) LOW TONER XXXX Toner in the designated (XXXX) color cartridge is low. Replace the cartridge.
Page 349 A media jam has occurred along PAPER JAM the paper path. See “Clearing Jams” later in this chapter. (Operator) There is no media in the selected PAPER OUT cassette, the selected cassette or feeder is not properly installed, or tray chaining is selected and all trays do not contain the same size media.
Page 350 The printer is resetting after the RESETTING JOB Reset key has been pressed and an active job has been cancelled. (Status) The transfer roller panel is open ROLLER OPEN in the lower feeder unit (LFU). See “Replacing Transfer Roller” in chapter 9. (Operator #18) The output area on the top of the STACKER FULL printer is full and needs to be...
Page 351: Power And Setup Issues
“See Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” in chapter 2. (Operator) Appears when the printer is first XANTE Colour turned on, before initialization ScreenWriter begins. (Status) Power and Setup Issues This section provides tips for resolving problems concerning power to the printer and the host as well as printer setup.
Page 352 The printer has power but no start-up page prints. • Make sure the start-up page feature is enabled. See “Start-up Page” in chapter 6. • Check the front panel window for a status message. See “Status Messages” in this chapter. •...
Page 353 My printer does not respond properly to my PC using a parallel connection. • Make sure all cables are connected and seated properly. See “Connecting to the Parallel Port” in chapter 2. • Make sure the correct Adobe PostScript printer driver and your printer’s PPD are installed and configured properly.
Page 354 • Make sure the previous job has been cleared from the printer by sending an end-of-job marker using the D.PS file. See “PS_Files Folder” in chapter 4. • Set the data format to ASCII in your application. My printer does not respond properly to my host using an Ethernet connection.
Page 355: Color Issues
• Do not use a transceiver that allows devices to daisy chain on a twisted pair network. When I print a scanned image, it is so dark that most of the detail is lost. • Rescan the image with a higher resolution. Generally, black and white images should be scanned at a resolution of two times the line screen desired on the printed output.
Page 356 Output colors are not right. • One or more of the toner cartridges may not be seated properly. Reinstall the cartridges. See “Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” in chapter 2. Output is not as glossy as it should be. •...
Page 357: Print Quality Issues
Print Quality Issues This section provides tips for resolving printer output quality problems. One side of my output is faded. • The printer may not be level. It needs to be within 1.5° of level. The Background is smeared due to toner spread. •...
Page 358 Light streaks come in from the left or right side of the page. • Make sure that the printer is level within 1.5˚ and that the front cover is closed securely. • Remove the toner cartridges in use and shake them gently from side to side to redistribute toner evenly.
Page 359 Vertical white lines appear in specific color areas when printing in four color mode. • Paper, dust, debris, and toner may have accumulated inside the printer. Clean it. See “Cleaning the Printer” in chapter 9. Use the paper cassette cover to prevent dust and debris from settling on the paper and getting into the printer.
Page 360 Vertical White bands appear on my output. • Oil may have gotten on the transfer unit and drum, the OPC belt cartridge, and the toner cartridges. Clean them. See “Cleaning the Printer” in chapter 9. • If an oil spill is large, the OPC belt cartridge, transfer drum, and toner cartridges may need to be replaced.
Page 361 Horizontal banding appears on my output. • Vibration can damage the OPC belt cartridge causing the belt to rotate unevenly. Replace the cartridge. See “Removing or Installing an OPC Belt Cartridge” in chapter Horizontal white banding causing part of the image to disappear. •...
Page 362 White or black spots appear on my output. • Dust or debris may have accumulated on the OPC belt or drum. Remove the OPC belt cartridge and clean the belt’s surface by gently wiping it off with a dry, lint-free cotton cloth.
Page 363 • Check the toner cartridge(s) for damage and replace if necessary. See “Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” in chapter 2. • Make sure the transfer roller is firmly in place and its lock lever is closed securely. • The transfer unit drum may be damaged. Replace it.
Page 364 • The fuser unit’s backup and fuser rollers need to be cleaned. Turn off the printer, open the top cover, and remove the cleaning roller (fig. 2.18) to expose the backup and fuser rollers underneath. Then, wipe these two rollers off using a clean, dry, lint free, cotton cloth.
Page 365 • The fuser unit may need to be replaced. If so contact XANTÉ; see “Technical Support” at the end of this chapter. Solid color print on the image or text is washed out. • Make sure media meets the requirements in “Media Specifications”...
Page 366 Repetitive defects appear on the printed media. • The paper path may be dirty. Print several blank sheets to clean the path. If necessary, clean the printer. See “Cleaning the Printer” in chapter 9. Use the paper cassette cover to prevent dust and debris from settling on the paper and getting into the printer.
Page 367 • The toner cartridge(s) may be empty and need replacing. If a color is called for in an image, but the cartridge for that color is empty, the printer will not print. If a cartridge is empty but your job does not call for that color, the job will print.
Page 368: Mechanical Issues
Only a portion of my document printed. • Make sure the document size in your application’s Page Setup matches the document size specified in the Print dialog box. Mechanical Issues This section provides tips for resolving problems with the printer’s mechanical setup.
Page 369: Media Jams
I can’t remove the paper cassette. • Do not remove the cassette by force. • Make sure you are using the proper procedure to remove the paper cassette. See “Paper Cassette” in chapter 2. Media Jams This section contains suggestions for solving media jams. Preventing Jams Use the following guidelines to prevent most media jams.
Page 370: Locating Jams
Locating Jams Media Jams occur along the paper path in the areas illustrated in figures 11.1 and 11.2. Media Jam Outer Output Area (A) Paper Exit Fuser Area (D) Top Cover Fuser Unit Drum Media Jam Drum Cassette Area (B) (250 Sheet) Media Jam Inner Back Cover Area (C)
Page 371: Troubleshooting
Duplex Printing Unit Shutter (U) Fuser Unit Fuser Cover D-Low Unit Duplex Jam Cassette (250 Sheets) Media Guide Reverse Unit Cover Low (B) Lower Shutter (L) Cassette Paper Pick-up Rollers (500 Sheets) Transfer Unit Paper path when duplex printing is selected Fig.
Page 372: Clearing Jams
Clearing Jams This section describes removing media jams from specific locations. Warning: Remove jams slowly and carefully to prevent tearing the paper. Media scraps in the printer can become a fire hazard. Clearing an Output Area Jam If the jam occurs when the media is almost out of the printer, gently pull the media the rest of the way out of the printer.
Page 373: Clearing A Paper Cassette Area Jam
Clearing a Paper Cassette Area Jam Pull the cassette straight out until it stops (fig. 11.4). MEDIA JAM FEED Cassette Cover Paper Cassette Status Message Fig. 11.4 Pull Out the Cassette Remove any jammed media from the cassette (Fig. 11.5). Fig.
Page 374: Clearing A Back Cover Area Jam
Remove any jammed media from in the printer’s cassette opening by gently pulling it out (fig. 11.6). Fig. 11.6 Remove Any Jam from the Cassette Opening Slide the cassette back into the printer until it seats firmly into place. Clearing a Back Cover Area Jam Open the printer’s back cover (fig.
Page 375: Clearing A Paper Exit Fuser Area Jam
Close the back cover. Clearing a Paper Exit Fuser Area Jam Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the cover’s latch forward and lifting the cover up and back (fig. 11.8). Top Cover MEDIA JAM OUTER Top Cover Latch Status Message Fig.
Page 376: Clearing A Duplexer Top Cover Area Jam
Note: Occasionally a jam can be pulled gently up and out of the printer (fig. 11.9). However, we recommend pulling it out through the back cover area because the entire image may not be fused. Unfused toner could dirty the rollers. Open the printer’s back cover and gently pull the media down and back out of the printer (fig.
Page 377 Top Cover Roller Knob Roller Knob DUPLEX JAM UPPER Status Message Fig. 11.11 Open the Duplexer’s Top Cover Remove any jammed media from the Duplexer’s top cover area by gently pulling it out toward you (fig. 11.11). If the media doesn’t pull out easily, you can rotate the roller knob clockwise to move the media out.
Page 378: Clearing A Duplexer Lower Cover Area Jam
Close the duplexer’s top cover and check the front panel to see if the jam message has cleared. If not, continue to the next section. Clearing a Duplexer Lower Cover Area Jam Caution: Duplexer jams occur before the image is fused. Be careful when removing duplexer jams to prevent unfused toner from staining your clothes or hands.
Page 379 Open the duplexer’s lower cover (fig. 11.12); then, open the media guide’s cover and remove any media jam by gently pulling the media down and out (fig. 11.13). If the media comes out easily, skip to step 6; otherwise, continue to step 5. Media Guide Cover Media Guide Cover MEDIA JAM DUPLEXER...
Page 380: Technical Support
Go down to the media guide area (fig. 11.13) and pull the media gently down and out. Go to the top of the printer and pull the fuser tension levers back up into their original positions (fig. 11.14); then, close the printer’s top cover and the duplexer’s top cover.
Page 381 If you have access to the internet, you can access XANTÉ’s web page at www.xante.com. From this site, you can download printer drivers, software, PPDs, and access other technical information. ◊◊◊...
Page 382 11-44 Troubleshootingbb ____________________________________...
Page 383: Appendix — Application Notes And Page Design
Appendix — Application Notes and Page Design Appendix Overview Introduction ..................A-3 Application Notes ................A-3 Screen Frequency and Angle ........... A-3 QuarkXPress .................. A-4 QuarkXPress (PC) ..............A-4 QuarkXPress (Macintosh) ............A-5 PageMaker ..................A-7 PageMaker Setup (PC) ............A-7 PageMaker Setup (Macintosh) ..........
Page 384 Notes A-2 Application Notes and Page Designbb _____________________...
Page 385: Introduction
Introduction This appendix provides helpful information for working with some popular Macintosh and PC applications. It also includes general page design theory and hints. Application Notes You should be familiar with all standard procedures for your working environment. This includes how to click, drag, copy, choose commands, select options, use buttons and boxes, locate files, and scroll windows.
Page 386: Quarkxpress
Special printer description files to use with QuarkXPress versions prior to 4.0 (QuarkXPress versions 4.0 and up use your printer’s basic PPD) are available on XANTÉ’s web site, www.xante.com and from XANTÉ Technical Support (see “Technical Support” in chapter 11). Install the file required for the program’s version and your system environment.
Page 387: Quarkxpress 4.X Page Setup (Pc
QuarkXPress 4.X Page Setup (PC) Create or open your document. Then, select File: Print. The Print window appears. Click the Setup tab. Then, select XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter in the Printer Description drop down menu. Select the appropriate media size in the Paper Size drop down menu.
Page 388: Quarkxpress 4.X Page Setup (Macintosh
Make the following selections: Printer Type: select QuarkXPress from the Page Attributes drop down menu. Then, select the XANTÉ Colour ScreenWriter PDF listing for your printer. Note: Resolution is grayed out in the page setup box; it has no effect on the printer.
Page 389: Pagemaker
Select Printer Specific Options in the General drop down menu. Then, select other desired options. See chapter 6, “Configuration,” for details on each option. Print from QuarkXPress as you normally would. PageMaker XANTÉ Utilities include Aldus PPDs to use with older Aldus PageMaker versions.
Page 390 copying the appropriate PPD file into the Aldus PPD folder in the System Folder. PageMaker 5.0: After you install the PPD file for your PageMaker version, use the following procedure to select the desired PPD file. Open your PageMaker document. Choose File: Print.
Page 391: Using Pagemaker 6.0 And 6.5
the next section, “Using PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5,” for details.) Then, click Document to return to the Print dialog box. Make any other desired selections in the Print dialog box. See chapter 6, “Configuration,” for details on printer options. Click Print to send the job to the printer. Using PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5 From the Print dialog box, select Features.
Page 392: Autocad 12 For Postscript
• Optional Lower Tray must be set to agree with your printer and Chooser or Windows configuration to allow you to select the lower tray as the media source. This option does not have to be selected to use the PageMaker TraySwitch option. •...
Page 393: Printing From Autocad 12
Note: Even though 300 dpi is selected in the application, the document prints at the resolution set on the printer. Select Yes to answer the question. Then, the question, “Do you wish to append a ^Z?” appears. Select NO. The question “Is your PostScript device connected to a <S>erial or <P>arallel port?”...
Page 394 Select File: Plot. The Plot Configuration window appears (fig. A.1). Fig. A.1 The Plot Configuration Window Click Device and Default Selection. A pop-up menu appears listing available printers. Choose the printer you configured with the ADI - 4.2 driver. The pop-up menu disappears and the selected printer appears in the Plot Configuration window.
Page 395: Multiad Creator
Click and hold on the Printer box. A window appears listing printer drivers. Click Cancel. Then, save the document. The next time the document is opened, your printer 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 396 A font is one size of a typeface and includes all the available characters of that typeface. 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.
Page 397: Italic, Oblique, Bold, Demi, Medium And Light Formsa-15
Miscellaneous typefaces are handy to draw attention to a particular section of the page or indicate breaks in topics or sections. For ◊◊◊ example, three diamonds ( ) signal the end of major chapters in this manual. Italic, Oblique, Bold, Demi, Medium and Light Forms Typefaces can be broken down into various forms to help distinguish them.
Page 398: Other Elements Of Design
Note: Although forms such as a bold and italic may be combined, if you change forms too often within a document, the forms tend to lose the power to draw attention and end up with a cluttered appearance. Other Elements of Design Other elements of design include orientation, pitch, point size, x-Height, and spacing.
Page 399: Pitch
Pitch Pitch, sometimes referred to as cpi or characters per inch, indicates the number of characters which can fit horizontally within one inch. For example, your printer’s Courier typeface printed at 12 points has a pitch of 10. Ten characters fit within an inch and the size is 12 points in height.
Page 400: Spacing
Ready 6 Point 8 Point 10 Point 12 Point Point 14 Point 18 Point 24 Point 54 Point PostScript Ascender x-Height Descender Fig. A.7 Point Size and x-Height The height of a lowercase letter without an ascender or descender is referred to as the x-Height.
Page 401: Page Design Tips
Proportional spacing varies the width between characters. For example, the letter l needs less space than a w. Except for Courier, the rest of your printer’s resident PostScript typefaces are proportionally spaced. Proportional spacing is more legible, better for most documents not requiring multiple aligned columns. 123456789 123456789 PostScript...
Page 402 • Vary paragraph lengths to help readers keep track of where they are on the page. • Keep most paragraphs to five lines or less to help prevent long text blocks from tiring or intimidating readers. Mixing line lengths within a paragraph also helps. •...
Page 403: Glossary
Glossary ___________________________________________ Glossary G-1...
Page 404 Notes Glossarybb __________________________________________...
Page 405 Glossary ∆ (Pronounced Delta-E), a calculation of the relative position of two colors in a color space, which indicates how similar the colors are to one another. A ∆E of 1 is perceptible by the human eye. A ∆E of 6 to 7 is usually considered acceptable in the printing industry.
Page 406 Application Software Any software program, such as a desktop publishing program, word processing program, graphics program, or any program that is installed in your computer system. Banding Visible changes of shading in a gradient print. Baud Rate The number of bits per second sent or received by a device over a serial interface.
Page 407 Catch up Globs of ink that appear on final press output. This may be solved by increasing the amount of water used on the run and then adjusting the ink/water balance, by increasing the fountain solution, or by adding wetting agent. Character Set The complete set of characters that appear in a typeface family.
Page 408 Color Rendering Dictionary (CRD) A look up table used to transform device independent color information, such as CIE based colors, to the CMYK color space used by printers. Color Separation The separation of a color image into the primary (subtractive) colors for printing.
Page 409 Custom Dot Gain Calibration XANTÉ Technology that provides densitometer support to calibrate printer output for specific inks, media, and environmental conditions. See also Dot Gain and Dot Gain Calibration. Default Settings Values or settings used by your printer if no other direction is received from an application.
Page 410 Dots Per Inch. The number of dots that can be produced vertically or horizontally in an inch. In this manual’s context, it is a measurement of the resolution of a printer. See also Resolution. Drift The small changes in measurement capabilities of an instrument. For example, over time a monitor can drift in its ability to produce a 100% red because of age, environment, usage, and other factors.
Page 411 Family The group name of the typeface, which identifies the typeface’s distinctive shape. Typeface families are often named after their designers (John Baskerville, Frederick Goudy); they can suggest how a typeface may be used (Bookman, Century Schoolbook); or they may describe the typeface’s appearance (Clearface, BrushScript). See also Typeface.
Page 412 Gamut Mapping The process of converting the color gamut of one device, such as a monitor, to that of another device, such as a printer. Gateway An electronic device that connects two networks, each of which operates with a different set of protocols, such as AppleTalk and EtherTalk.
Page 413 Highlight Dot The highest density of a halftone image. Holdout Media’s ability to hold ink on the surface, rather than to absorb it. Ink held on the surface dries in a more precise, crisp pattern than absorbed ink which spreads out causing dot gain. See also Dot Gain. ICC (International Color Consortium) Profile A file containing information about a specific device’s color reproduction capabilities.
Page 414: Mirror Image
Landscape Orientation A page format that is larger horizontally than it is vertically. The term comes from painting when artists paint “landscapes” across the wide dimension of the canvas. See also Portrait Orientation. Levels of Gray The number of shades (tonal changes) of gray in a halftone image. The number depends on the line screen and printing resolution used.
Page 415 Myriad Film XANTÉ guaranteed clear and matte film specifically designed for printing film positives. Myriad 2 Media XANTÉ guaranteed media for producing optimized output. This line of media includes Myriad 2 LaserGloss Paper, Myriad 2 Laser Vinyl, Myriad 2 Overhead Transparencies, and Myriad 2 Heat Transfer Paper.
Page 416 Out of Register When two sheet passes are misaligned. Output Computer generated information in its final form. For example, printer output is a printed copy of the information. Monitor output is the projected image of the data on screen. Parallel Interface technique which transmits several bits of data at the same time through different wires.
Page 417 Phosphor A substance that glows when struck by radiation. Phosphors coat the inside of such things as monitors, televisions, and fluorescent lamps. Pica Standard of measurement 1/6 inch = 1 pica (6 picas = 1 inch, 72 points = 1 inch). Point Size Term used to describe a font’s size.
Page 418 Printer Margin Imageable area of the printer (not the margin setting within an application). The portion of a page to which a printer can apply toner is the imageable area. Process Color In the printing industry, the representation of full color by combining three or more primary ink or pigment colors.
Page 419 Resident Typefaces Typefaces that are stored on the printer’s hard disk(s), RAM, or ROM. Resident typefaces allow the printer to produce a print job without accessing the host computer for typeface descriptions. Resolution A measure of the image detail produced by a device. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi).
Page 420 Serial Interface technique which sends one bit of information at a time, sequentially, between computers and local peripheral devices such as a printer. Serial transmission is generally slower than parallel transmission. Shadow Dot The lowest density of a halftone image. SIMM Single In-Line Memory Module.
Page 421 Start-up Page A setting on most XANTÉ printers that prints a page with basic printer information such as name, page count, RAM size, and hard disk setup. Subtractive Color Theory A color theory based on mixing specific quantities of three primary colored inks or dyes on paper, or other media, to create all other colors.
Page 422 Transmission Protocol See Protocol. Trapping The process of slightly overlapping colors of adjoining images to prevent a thin white line (misregistration) from appearing between the images. TrueColour Calibration XANTÉ’s new color technology that provides linearization support for predictable, consistent, and reproducible CMYK color matching. Access this feature through the front panel XANTÉ...
Page 423 Volatile Parameters Printer parameters which only last during the current power cycle of the printer. For example, the PostScript parameter jobname specifies the name of the current printing job being processed. WPD File Windows Printer Description file. A special file providing printer- specific information needed by Windows applications so that the applications work smoothly with a XANTÉ...
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Page 425: Index
Drivers, Windows NT 4-3 Index Manuals 1-10 Utility files, Macintosh 3-20 Utility files, PC 4-26 Adobe PostScript 3 1-3, 1-6, 9-37 Fonts 4-26 Symbols Fonts, Macintosh 3-4 ∆E G-3 Fonts, PC 4-26 10/100BaseT 1-8, 10-25 Adobe PostScript driver 10Base2 cable G-3 Macintosh 5-3 10BaseT 1-8 Windows 5-21...
Page 426 Printing from A-11 Transparency capacity 7-20 Resolution setting A-11 Catch up G-5 AUTOEXEC.NCF 5-7 Cautions Distributing toner 2-10 Downloading fonts to RAM 4-49 Fuser 9-3 Banding G-4 Fuser unit 9-4, 9-5, 9-35 Baud rate G-4 Media guidelines 2-17, 2-27 Baud rate menu 6-25 Media specifications 7-3, 7-5 Bitmapped image G-4 Oil bottle 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, 9-12...
Page 427 CMYK G-5 Press profiling 6-22 Coaxial cable G-5 Color profiling Colophon, manual vii Profiling 4-44 Color Color rendering dictionaries 8-6, 8- Linearization 3-28, 4-36 Registration 8-17, 11-18 Color Rendering Dictionary G-6 Registration page 8-18 Color separation G-6 Registration verify page 8-19 Color space 8-3, G-6 Color density Color theory...
Page 428 UNIX 5-28 Removing panel 10-18 Configuration menus 6-5 Replacing panel 10-28 AccelaFont menu 6-15 Static electricity 10-18 Color Output menu 6-22 Controller menu Dpi menu 6-30 Align paper 4-34 EtherTalk menus 6-24 Configure 4-34 Interface menus 6-7 Enhanced screen calibration 4-34 Job Timeout menu 6-27 General menu 4-32 Language menu 6-27...
Page 429 Dots per inch G-8 Download fonts 3-27 E:C3 NVRAM 11-4 Macintosh 3-42 E:C4 hardware 11-4 PC 4-49 E:C7 clock 11-5 Removing 3-43 E:D1 yellow clutch 11-5 Reviewing 3-43 E:D2 magenta clutch 11-5 Download PostScript file 3-23, 3-27 E:D3 cyan clutch 11-5 PC 4-33 E:D4 black clutch 11-5 Downloads folder 3-4, 3-20...
Page 430 32, 4-34, 4-41 Features 1-9, 6-15 EEROM settings 6-23 AccelaFont 6-15 Enable menu 6-25 Interface control 6-24 End-of-file marker 4-26, 4-33 Job timeout 6-27 Engine error 6-4 Language options 6-27 Engine speed 1-8, 9-38 Laser power 6-28 Enhanced screen calibration 3-26, 3- Mirror Print 6-29 34, 4-34 Power save 6-30...
Page 431 FreeHand Chat 4-32 Drivers, Macintosh 3-3 Configure 3-23 PPD, Macintosh 3-18 Control-D 4-33 Front cover open 11-8 Download PostScript file 3-23 Front panel 6-3 Get Info 4-32 Data LED 6-4 I/O Buffer clear 4-33 Duplex key 6-4 I/O Timeout 4-32 Duplex LED 6-4 Margin adjustment 3-22 Enter key 6-5...
Page 432 Install XXXX toner 11-9 Status message 11-9 Halftone G-10 Installation Handshaking G-6, G-10 Aldus FreeHand PPD, Macintosh Hard disk G-10, G-11 3-18 Initializing, Macintosh 3-20 Aldus PageMaker PPD, Macintosh Initializing, PC 4-26 3-18 Heat transfer paper 7-4 Envelope adapter 7-16 Heavy stock Macintosh Utilities 3-5 Printing 7-13...
Page 433 Jams 11-31 Data LED 6-4 Back cover 11-36, 11-37 Duplex LED 6-4 Drum paper jam 11-4 Online/Ready LED 6-4 Duplex lower jam 11-4 Levels of gray G-12 Duplex paper jam 11-4 Duplex upper jam 11-4 Cable 9-18 Duplexer, lower 11-40 Installing 10-4 Duplexer, top cover 11-38 Removing 9-17, 10-12...
Page 434 Adobe PostScript driver 3-4, 3- Damage prevention 7-5 5, 3-10, 3-14 Duplex bad media 11-4 Connecting to 2-21 Embossed 7-5 EtherTalk driver 5-3 Envelopes 7-16 EtherTalk zone name 5-4 Glossy Stock 7-12 PPD 3-14, 3-15 Handling 7-7, 9-38 Selecting PPD options 6-8 Heat transfer paper 7-4 Standard procedures 3-3 Heavy Stock 7-13...
Page 435 Memory 1-8 XANTÉ Command Center, Minimum requirements 9-41 Macintosh 3-24 RAM 9-37 Networking menu Requirements 9-40 AppleTalk 3-25 Menu key 6-5 Novell print server 3-24 Menus, printer configuration 6-5 TCP/IP 3-25 Metal plates 7-14 Noise level 9-39 Mirror Print G-12 Novell 4-35 Mirror print 1-9, 9-38 Novell NetWare...
Page 436 Cleaning 9-27, 9-30, 9-31 X-Height A-18 Installing 2-11 PageMaker OPC guides 2-13 Application notes A-7 Plane 9-40 Drivers, Macintosh 3-3 Removing 2-11, 9-31 PPD, Macintosh 3-18 Optical unit glass PPD, PC 4-6 Cleaning 9-27 Paper Optical unit lens Bond 8-8 Cleaning 9-32 Cassettes 7-8, 7-9 Options...
Page 437 Windows driver 5-21 Adobe Acrobat 4-4 PostScript 3 Fonts folder 3-4 Adobe PostScript driver 4-9, 4-12 PostScript fonts 9-37 Connecting to 2-23, 2-24 Power Standard procedures 4-3 Consumption 9-39 XANTÉ Utilities 4-3 Cord, warning 2-27 PC Utilities Supply, warning 2-26 Installation 4-4, 4-5 Switch 2-26, 2-27 PDFs folder 4-25...
Page 438 Configuration, Macintosh 3-4, 3- Starting 2-27 17, 3-20 Status 6-4 Configuration menus 6-5 Status messages 11-3 Configuration, PC 4-4, 4-24, 4-26 Storage 9-4 Dimensions 9-39 System parameters, Macintosh 3- Download Adobe PostScript files, 20, 3-21 PC 4-33 System parameters, PC 4-27 Driver, Macintosh 3-14 Technical specifications 9-37 Environment 2-4, 9-39...
Page 439 EEROM configuration 3-32, 4-41 Ready printing, status message 11-11 Enhanced screen calibration 3- Reboot Printer 34, 4-42 PC 4-33 Printer margin adjustment 3-40, 4- Reboot printer 3-23 Registration 6-37, 8-17, G-16 Printer margin adjustment, Registration page 8-18 Macintosh 3-40 Registration verify page 8-19 Printer margin adjustment, PC 4-47 Registration menu 6-30 Profiling 4-44...
Page 440 SNAP 8-13 SODIMM 10-20 Safety Bank 10-22 Information iv Installing 10-22, 10-24 Laser beam iv Removing 10-23 Ozone iv Specifications 10-21 Power cord, warning 2-27 Software, proprietary iv Power supply 2-26 Source Printer modifications iv Euro 8-13 Printer weight 2-4, 9-3, 9-6, 9- SNAP 8-13 19, 9-20, 10-6, 10-13 sRGB 8-13...
Page 441 Check waste toner 11-4 Install fuser 11-9 Drum paper jam 11-4 Install lower cassette 11-9 Duplex bad media 11-4 Install transfer roller 11-9 Duplex cover open 11-4 Install XXXX toner 11-9 Duplex jam lower 11-4 Jam Recovery 11-9 Duplex jam upper 11-4 Near full stack 11-10 Duplex paper jam 11-4 Near waste tone 11-10...
Page 442 Address 5-22, 5-25, 6-26 Warning 2-8 Broadcast addresses 5-25 Toner waste pack 9-40 Configuration 5-22 Changing 9-14 Enable 6-25 Replacing 9-25 Line Printer 5-22 Toning G-19 LPR port setup 5-29 Tools required 10-25 Network masks 5-24 Top cover open 11-12 PC 4-33 Status message 11-12 Reserved addresses 5-24...
Page 443 Density varying 11-24 Washed out image 11-27 Ethernet connection 11-16 White spots 11-24 Faded print 11-19 Wrinkles 11-20 Gloss 11-18 TrueColour calibrate 6-36 Horizontal banding 11-23 TrueColour Calibration 1-7, 1-9, 8- Horizontal white banding 11-23 Image partially missing 11-26 TrueColour Correction 1-7, 1-9 Jams 11-31 TrueColour verify 6-36 LocalTalk 11-14...
Page 444 Language 6-27 Printer modifications iv Laser power 6-28 Printer weight 2-4, 9-3, 9-6, 9- Power save 6-30 19, 9-20, 10-6, 10-13 RAM disk 6-30 Toner 9-14, 9-26 Start-up page 6-32 Toner cartridge disposal 2-8 Tray switch 6-34 Warranty 1-9, 9-41, 9-42 Utility Pages 6-35 Consumables 9-43 Utility pages 6-35...
Page 445 Enhanced screen calibration 4- 34, 4-42 X-ACT 1-7, 1-9, 3-23, 6-15, 9- General menu 4-32 38, G-21 Get Info menu 4-32 Front panel 6-16 I/O Timeout menu 4-32 More X-ACT 4-36 ICC profiling 4-34 X-Height A-18, G-21 Installation 4-6 XANTÉ Launching 4-28 Cross-ship program 9-41 Linearize 4-34...
Page 446 XANTÉ Utilities, Macintosh 3-5 App Drivers folder 3-18 CD-ROM 3-3 Downloader 3-26 Downloads folder 3-20 Installation 3-5 XANTÉ Command Center 3-21 XANTÉ Utilities, PC CD-ROM 4-3 Installation 4-4, 4-5 PDFs folder 4-25 PS_Files folder 4-26 XANTÉ Command Center 4-27 XANTÉ X-ACT 1-7 XCSW_Install 4-4 XCSW_Install.exe 4-4 XInstaller 3-5...

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