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  • Page 1 1 2 6 0 U P E R C R I P T ™ User’s Guide 808-823052-120-A...
  • Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are HP, PCL, and LaserJet are trademarks of Hewlett- warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Packard Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Setting Up 2 Operator Panel Overview 1-1 Overview 2-1 Introduction 1-2 Using the Operator Panel 2-2 Selecting a Location for the Printer 1-3 LED Operation 2-3 Printer Dimensions 1-3 Operator Panel Buttons 2-8 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Resetting the Printer 2-9 Location of Major Parts 1-5 Status Icons and Messages 2-9...
  • Page 4 Features of the Mini-Window View 4-4 6 Using the Printer Features of the Icon View in Windows 3.1 4-5 Sound Alerts 4-6 Overview 6-1 Accessing the Maximized Status Monitor 4-6 Using the 250-Sheet Paper 2 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Getting Help from Your Company 10-2 The Envelope Cassette 7-9 Getting Help from Your Dealer 10-2 The Face-Up Output Tray 7-12 Getting Help from NEC 10-2 Memory Expansion Module (SIMM) 7-14 NEC Warranty and Service 10-4 SuperScript 1260 Printer Limited Warranty 10-5...
  • Page 6 Transparency Film A-9 Media Purchasing Specifications A-9 B Safety Information Overview B-1 Ozone Emission B-2 UL Standards for Ozone B-2 Employer Responsibilities B-2 Recommendations for Minimizing Ozone Exposure B-2 Laser Safety B-3 CDRH Regulations B-3 4 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting Up the Printer Overview This chapter gives you the information you need when you set up your printer, load paper, and begin printing. It includes: • Selecting a location for your printer • Unpacking the printer • Printer requirements •...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This manual contains operation information for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer and covers seven major areas of printer information: The NEC SuperScript 1260 printer is a new laser printer developed specifically for use with 1. Setting up the printer Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows for Work-...

  • Page 9: Selecting A Location For The Printer

    Selecting a Location for the Printer Selecting a Location for the Printer Printer Dimensions Follow all space, electrical, and operating The following illustrations show standard environment requirements when selecting a dimensions and recommended clearances for a location for your printer. SuperScript 1260 printer.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Printer

    1. Printer with 250-Sheet paper cassette 2. Toner cartridge 3. AC power cord 4. Accessory kit • NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide Note: It is very important to install the • Warranty card and Quick Reference Guide software properly in order for this printer •...

  • Page 11: Location Of Major Parts

    Location of Major Parts Location of Major Parts 1. AC Power Cord Socket Operator Panel Connect the AC Power Cord to this socket. Used to monitor printer status 2. Main Power Switch Top Cover Use to switch the printer ON and OFF. Open to access the Toner cartridge or to clear paper [I] is ON.

  • Page 12: Major Parts Seen When The Top Cover Is Open

    Use to clean the drum mirror. 4. Toner Cartridge Guide Channel Match the color markings on the channel with the color markings on the Toner cartridge to correctly install the Toner cartridge in the printer. 1-6 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Printer Operating Environment Requirements

    Printer Operating Environment Requirements Printer Operating Environment Requirements • Install the printer on a level and stable surface. • Install the printer in an area that will have a temperature range of 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C). • Extreme temperature changes may result in a buildup of condensation inside the printer. Condensation can cause print quality problems and paper jams.

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    Use of a poor quality parallel cable may affect your output. • At least 640 K of RAM • DOS 3.3 or later After you have removed the printer from the shipping box, complete the following instructions 1-8 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    Installing the Toner Cartridge to prepare the printer for use. If you have printer 2. Remove the new Toner cartridge from the options to install, refer to Chapter 7, “Printer shipping carton. Options” section of this manual. 3. Remove the new Toner cartridge from the foil wrapper.
  • Page 16 7. Locate the toner seal tab at the end of the cartridge. Use one hand to firmly hold down the cartridge. 8. Use the other hand to pull the tab straight out and remove the toner seal. 1-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Loading Paper Into The Cassette

    Loading Paper into the Cassette 11. Push in on the cartridge until it stops, then Media” section of this manual for information on push in on both sides of the cartridge to make choosing the correct paper types and sizes to use sure it is seated correctly.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Printer 2. Press down on the bottom plate to lock it into 3. Push the side guide handle and slide the position. guide out as far as possible. 1-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Loading Paper into the Cassette 4. Adjust the end paper guides to the desired 5. Insert the stack of paper along the left side of paper size: the cassette. 1. Slide end guide A out or into the desired Make sure the paper goes underneath the paper size.
  • Page 20 Appendix A, “Selecting Print Media.” For information on loading various media refer to Chapter 6, “Using the Printer.” Caution! Do not adjust the side guide so tightly that it bows the paper stack 1-14 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Connecting the Interface Cable Connecting the Interface Cable Connecting the AC Power Cord Use a good quality parallel cable to connect this 1. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF [O]. printer to a computer. Connect the interface cable Plug the AC power cord into the AC socket as described below.

  • Page 22: Switching On The Printer

    Caution! Do not switch OFF power while the printer is processing a print run. Wait until the printer has finished the print run and has ejected all of the prints before you switch OFF power. 1-16 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Printer Safety

    UL • Do not touch the AC power cord when your compatible. (NEC will not replace this cord if hands are wet. you lose it.) • Do not use the printer if the AC power cord •...

  • Page 24: Ordering Supplies And Accessories

    To order printer supplies and accessories, contact modes of customer operation. your NEC printer dealer or call 1–800–NEC–INFO • To avoid accidental contact with the laser to locate a supplies dealer nearest you. beam, perform all printer service procedures...

  • Page 25: Operator Panel

    Operator Panel Overview This chapter describes the operator panel and its functions. It explains: • LED operation • Panel button operation • Status monitor icons • Factory default settings...

  • Page 26: Using The Operator Panel

    Saving Mode). When combined with other printing—for example you can reset, pause, LED’s it may also indicate other states. (See resume, and print a test page from the front panel. Table 2–1.) NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Led Operation

    LED Operation • The Cassette LED (amber) indicates that the for 0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds, then printer needs paper. repeat until the button is released. • The MP Tray LED (amber) indicates that the Table 2-1 provides a prioritized list of printer printer is ready for manual feed or that the problems with LED status, condition, cause, and Multi-purpose tray needs paper.
  • Page 28 Corrective Action: First power off the printer and then turn power back on. If the problem continues, contact your NEC dealer for service or call NEC technical support (see Chapter 10).
  • Page 29 LED Operation Table 2-1 Condition Indications and Solutions LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION Error (red) on Top Cover Open This occurs if the Top cover is open or the Toner cartridge is missing. steady No Cartridge Corrective Action: Make sure the printer has a Toner cartridge installed.
  • Page 30 Low on toner The toner level is low in the Toner cartridge. steady Corrective Action: Redistribute the toner by removing the Toner car- tridge and rocking it from side to side or replace the Toner cartridge. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 LED Operation Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION On Line (green) Ready The printer is ready. on steady Note: Pressing the On Line button will take the printer offline. On Line (green) In use The LED blinks while the printer is processing a job from your blinks computer or while finishing printer warm up and initialization.

  • Page 32: Operator Panel Buttons

    4 seconds Resets the printer: All data in the printer is cleared and the printer is returned to the Ready state. Ready Momentary Takes printer offline Ready Momentary Starts settings page Receiving/Processing/Printing Momentary Pauses printing data NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Resetting The Printer

    Resetting the Printer Test CONDITION Line DURATION EFFECT Button Button Paused/offline Momentary Resumes printing from pause; or to On Line from offline Energy Saving Momentary Leaves “Energy Saving Mode” and goes to Ready state Paper Size Error Momentary Resumes printing to next available paper cassette source •...
  • Page 34 (green slow blink) Printing Add Paper Print to File (green light flashes) Offline Busy Print to Network (yellow light flashes) printer Paper Jam Manual Feed Print to Fax Error 2-Sided Job Pause (red light) 2-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Default Settings

    The following table lists the SuperScript 1260 factory default settings. Table 2-4: SuperScript 1260 Default Settings NAME SETTING Adobe Memory Booster Energy Saving Mode Toner Saving Mode NEC Sharp Edge Technology Manual Feed Jam Recovery Manual Feed Timeout 255 seconds Wait Time-out 40 seconds...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 : Operator Panel 2-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Superscript Software

    This chapter gives you the information you need in order to successfully install and use the Super- Script 1260 printer driver. You must install the NEC SuperScript 1260 printer driver in order to successfully print. This chapter explains: • The printer software and accessories •...

  • Page 38: Superscript 1260 Software For Windows 3-2

    N-up printing, and 2- Utilities.” Sided printing. • The SuperScript 1260 Windows status monitor—a program that gives you real-time feedback about your printer and current print jobs. The SuperScript 1260 Windows Status NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing Superscript 1260 Software

    Installing SuperScript 1260 Software Installing SuperScript 1260 Printer Driver, the Windows Status Monitor, and the DOS utility software. You can also specify Software which sound alerts (if any) you want to use, and several other installation options. The Install program installs the Windows and, Network Installation optionally, DOS components of SuperScript 1260 Network installation allows you to copy the...

  • Page 40: The Abcs Of Installation For Windows 3.1

    Note: Do not install in Windows 3.1 or 3.11 with Add Printer. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Superscript 1260 Windows Printer Driver

    SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer changes you make in Windows programs will override the settings specified in the Driver SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver. This documentation will make note of printer settings in the SuperScript 1260 When you run the SuperScript 1260 Install pro- Windows Printer Driver that may be over- gram, the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer...

  • Page 42: Setup Tab

    Printer Driver are arranged on six tabs: Setup, Paper Source, Destination, Image Control, Acces- • Copies (1-99) • Toner Usage sories, and Advanced. • Resolution • Watermark Options To access one of the tab dialog boxes, click the tab NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Setup Tab Resolution • Orientation (Portrait • Layout Options (“N-up” or Landscape) or poster printing) Select from the available settings to set the maxi- • 2-Sided Printing • Booklet Printing mum resolution for your print jobs, as measured in dpi (dots per inch). Choose 150 dpi - draft, 300 dpi - faster output, or 600 dpi - best quality.

  • Page 44: Watermark Options

    As you move the highlight down position on the page. The preview area at the right the list of watermarks, the preview area at the shows the effect of your settings. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Setup Tab The preview will display both the currently- uncomprepressed, valid bitmap (i.e. .bmp) file. selected text watermark and any selected graphic. The Watermark Graphics dialog box will appear. However, you can change only the text in this dialog box. The text in the preview will overlay the graphic if the two overlap.

  • Page 46: Layout Options

    You can also specify whether you want to print page borders around the reduced pages. The preview area at the right shows the effect of the present settings. 3-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: 2-Sided Printing

    Setup Tab Enlarge for Poster Printing your hard disk. The amount of disk space required depends on the size of the print This feature enables you to print large, multiple- job and the amount of graphics data it sheet versions of your page. You can print a poster includes.
  • Page 48 This option is the default. It causes the text on the second side to be oriented the same direction as the text on the first side. 3-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Booklet Printing

    Setup Tab • The heat of the printer may cause a slight curl The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver to the paper as it passes through the printer will print the first side of the booklet pages, then the first time. This may result in a slight wrin- pause for you to reinsert the pages into the kling of the paper when it is printed on the printer.
  • Page 50 The area beneath the preview default. We strongly recommend you select gives the dimensions of the selected paper stock both until you are familiar with 2-Sided print- and the size when folded. ing. Click OK. 3-14 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Setup Tab 6. In the Windows program you want to print When you select a Booklet paper size in your program, you’ll notice that the document is your booklet from, prepare the booklet automatically reformatted to reflect the new document. Set margins and fonts as you want size.

  • Page 52: Paper Source Tab

    Choose Different paper source for first page (e.g., let- rently selected. terhead) if you want to use a different paper source for the first page of your document. You can then 3-16 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Destination Tab

    Destination Tab Destination Tab specify the two paper sources by clicking on the First Page Source and Other Pages vertical tabs. The Destination Tab allows you to choose the Paper Size output of your print job. Select from the list of supported paper sizes: Let- Output Settings ter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5, Booklet on Letter, Booklet on Legal, Booklet on A4, Com10 Enve-...

  • Page 54: Image Control Tab

    Output Tray • Imaging Mode: choose the mode used to print the job. The NEC SuperScript 1260 printer has two possi- • Halftone features: choose the way the printer ble paper output selections: the Main output tray will render graphic images and grays.

  • Page 55: Halftone Features

    Image Control Tab Note: Not all image files will print on the screen and what is printed. When this correctly in all modes. For best results, try option is selected, the entire page, including each of the three manual modes. Also, try fonts, is sent as a single graphic image to the printing your image with Color smoothing printer.

  • Page 56: Darkness

    Sharp Edge Technology selectable. The SuperScript 1260 features Sharp Edge Technology, NEC’s technology which detects and smooths jagged edges of characters and diagonal lines. It works by filling in corners and jagged edges with smaller and more precisely placed dots, thereby smoothing the edges.

  • Page 57: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab Advanced Tab • To remove an option from the “installed options” list, you highlight it and click the Remove button. The Advanced tab includes: • Printer Memory, which lets you turn Adobe Note: Removing the 500-Sheet cassette Memory Booster Technology™ on or off. option from the Installed Options List also removes the Envelope cassette from that •...

  • Page 58: Print Memory

    This option is only available in Windows 95. printed at the resolution set in the printer driver. 3-22 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Printer Administration

    Advanced Tab Printer Administration On: A printer message appears on the status monitor, but printing continues. If the error Selecting the Printer Administration… button was due to complexity or memory overflow brings up the following dialog box: after the problem page has been ejected from the printer, the remainder of the document may be printed depending on the error that occurred.

  • Page 60: Energy Saving

    This will save energy when you are not using your printer. To “wake” the printer up press the On Line button, press resume in the 3-24 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Windows Status Monitor

    Windows Status Monitor Overview This chapter explains the Status Monitor for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer. It includes: • Loading the Status Monitor • The mini-window and icon view of the Status Monitor • The maximized Status Monitor • Changing the Windows default printer...

  • Page 62: Introduction

    It can even notify you about the problem tor panel, not via the Status Monitor. The section with a sound alert. below describes the various levels of printer status. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: What Is Printer Status

    • If the default printer is a SuperScript 1260 matically, you can load it at any time by double- printer and it’s directly connected to your clicking its program icon in the NEC SuperScript computer with a bidirectional parallel cable, program group.

  • Page 64: Minimized Views

    To select one of the printers on the list as the default Windows printer, click it once. The newly- selected default printer’s name and port will appear on the bar at the bottom of the mini- Windows 95 window. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Features Of The Icon View In Windows 3.1

    Features of the Mini-Window View To access the setup dialog box for the currently- Click once on the icon to get a selected Windows printer, double-click its name control menu which allows you to on the bar at the bottom of the mini-window. maximize, move, or close the Status Monitor.

  • Page 66: Sound Alerts

    • Provides access to printer details (if you’ve selected the SuperScript 1260 as your default printer) • Allows you to pause or resume printing if you are directly connected to your printer and have bidirectional communication enabled NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Reset Printer

    The Maximized Status Monitor • Lets you reset the printer to “kill” a print job These features are described in detail below. instantly and clear the printer’s memory Printer Status Area This area shows the status icon and complete printer status for the default printer. Pause Printer/Resume Printer Click this button to pause your printing.

  • Page 68: Printer Setup

    Printer Info and benefits. Clicking this button brings up the Printer Info dia- log box. (This button is available only if the cur- rent default printer is a SuperScript 1260 printer.) NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Change Printer Tab

    The Maximized Status Monitor Print Settings Page List of Available Printers Click Print Settings Page to print a page which The scrolling list in the center of the tab shows the shows your printer’s model, version, installed available Windows printers. It also shows the memory, and other information.

  • Page 70: Sound Alerts

    (A sound Visual Alerts driver will be installed if needed under Windows This area gives you control over the behavior of 3.1x.) the mini-window or icon view (in Windows 3.1x) on your desktop. 4-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Preferences Tab

    The Maximized Status Monitor Enable Choose Enable if you want sound alerts. You must have a sound card and driver, or a software sound driver installed. If you enable sound alerts you can choose the type of alert you want: •...

  • Page 72: Restore Defaults

    When Windows Starts Up Choose this option if you want SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor to load automatically when Windows starts. If selected, a load command is added to the load = line in your Windows WIN.INI file. 4-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Dos Printing

    DOS Printing Overview This chapter explains printing from your Super- Script 1260 printer while in the DOS environment. It includes the following subjects: • The DOS printing utilities • Printing from DOS • Installing DOS software • DOS printer control panel •...

  • Page 74: The Dos Printing Utilities

    LaserJet IIP as the Windows Printer Driver. installed printer if your program gives you a Note: Some of the printer settings can choice. only be changed using the DOS Control Panel. These settings include: NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing Dos Software Only

    Installing DOS Software Only Installing DOS Software Only DOS Printer Control Panel To install the SuperScript 1260 DOS software (for The Printer Control Panel is a DOS program that example, if you don’t use Windows), you can lets you change a number of printer settings, print manually copy the software from the ”Printer sample pages, and change the settings of the DOS Drivers and Utilities”...

  • Page 76: Control Printing (Pause, Reset, Eject)

    If you have multiple printers connected to your Change printer settings computer, you can use this menu to specify which This menu lets you change a number of internal printer port your NEC SuperScript printer is con- SuperScript 1260 printer settings. nected to. Change LaserJet IIP emulation...
  • Page 77 DOS Printer Control Panel Printer Control Panel and returns you to the DOS started printing be finished. Continue printing prompt. causes the printer to accept input again. Each menu is described below. Note: Pause/Continue printing, and Reset printer choices are only available for Control Printing (pause, reset, eject) SuperScript 1260 printers that are con- nected directly to your computer and with...

  • Page 78: Change Printer Settings

    This setting determines how long the printer will receives a print job or the On Line button is wait for you to insert paper from the Multi- pressed. purpose tray when manual feed has been NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Vertical Offset

    DOS Printer Control Panel selected. If you do not insert paper within the Vertical offset specified period, the printer will print the job The vertical offset setting allows you to shift the using paper from the paper cassette. The default printing on the page up or down.

  • Page 80: Change Laserjet Iip Emulation Settings

    LaserJet IIP as your installed printer internal fonts included with your printer. These if your DOS program gives you a choice. internal resident fonts are: Courier 12 pt.,medium, italic, bold; Courier 10pt., medium, italic, bold and Line printer 8.5pt. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Change Status Monitor Settings

    DOS Printer Control Panel For a detailed description of the PCL printer lan- default for audible warnings is on. guage, the LaserJet IIP Printer Technical Reference Hot-key Manual is available through the Hewlett-Packard Choose the hot-key used to pop up the DOS Company.

  • Page 82: Change Printer Port

    • If a non-SuperScript 1260 printer is connected, no status information is available. Starting the Status Monitor Installation of the DOS Status Monitor is described in the section called “Installing Super- Script 1260 DOS software only” above. 5-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Using The Dos Status Monitor

    DOS Status Monitor To run the DOS Status Monitor: (Substitute the directory location where you installed N1260SM.EXE if it is not \WINDOWS.) 1. From the DOS prompt, change to the directory You can add this line with a text editor like DOS that contains the DOS Status Monitor (by Edit.
  • Page 84 If your printer has already been paused, or if it is waiting for you to take some action, pressing will continue (restart) the print job. Note: Continue Printing is only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer. 5-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Using The Printer

    Using the Printer Overview This chapter gives you the information you need when you load paper and begin printing. The chapter has information about: • Using the 250-Sheet cassette • Using the Multi-purpose tray (MP Tray) • Loading envelopes into the Multi-purpose tray •...

  • Page 86: Using The 250-Sheet Paper

    Do not mix paper types and do the arrow printed on the handle and slide the not overfill the cassette. guide out as far as possible. 1. Make sure the printer is not printing. Remove the 250-Sheet cassette from the printer. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Using the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette 4. Adjust the end paper guides to the desired 5. Insert the stack of paper along the left side of paper size: the cassette. •Slide end guide A out or in to the desired Make sure the paper goes underneath the paper size.
  • Page 88 6. Slide the side guide in so it presses lightly 7. Reinstall the paper cassette into the printer. against the edge of the paper stack. Note: Do not adjust the side guide so tightly that it bows the paper stack. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Using the Multi-purpose Tray Using the Multi-purpose Tray Use the Multi-purpose tray to print transparencies, The Multi-purpose tray feeds paper ranging in size from labels or envelopes (see note on page 6-2) in addition A4 to Legal 14" and weights ranging from 20lb (75g/ to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are ) to 50lb (190 g/m ).

  • Page 90: Loading Paper Into The Multi-Purpose Tray

    7. Slide the paper stack all the way into the tray. The stack stops when it reaches the feed roll area of the Multi-purpose tray. 2. Pull on the tray tab to fully extend the Multi- purpose tray. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Loading Envelopes Into The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Using the Multi-purpose Tray 8. Slide the Multi-purpose tray side guide in to the left so it presses lightly against the edge of the paper stack. 9. Make sure the paper stack is under the side guide tab. 2. Pull on the Multi-purpose tray tab to fully extend the Multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 92 flap side of the guide tab. envelopes on the left side of the tray, and the bottom of the envelope stack riding under the plastic tab on the left side of the tray. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Loading Transparencies And Adhesive Labels

    first transparency. Only use transparencies that are designed for laser printers. Adhesive Labels NEC recommends that adhesive labels be fed manually through the Multi-purpose tray. However, they may also be loaded into the paper cassette like regular paper.

  • Page 94: Closing The Multi-Purpose Tray

    2. Slide the right side guide all the way back to the right. 4. Close the front cover and firmly press in on the top corners to lock it in place. 3. Close the extended tray and slide the tray back. 6-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Printer Options

    Printer Options Overview This chapter explains the various printer options available for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer. It includes: • The 500-Sheet feeder and how to install it • The 500-Sheet cassette • The Envelope cassette and how to install it •...

  • Page 96: Envelope Cassette

    Chapter 7 : Printer Options Printer Options Envelope Cassette part # 1262 You can add the following NEC printer options to The Envelope cassette holds as many as 50 the NEC 1260 SuperScript laser printer. envelopes. It must be used with the 500-Sheet 250-Sheet Feeder feeder.

  • Page 97: The 500-Sheet Feeder

    The 500-Sheet Feeder The 500-Sheet Feeder 6. Remove the three pieces of tape on top of the unit. One contains the feeder joints used in step 13. part # 1261 7. Install the paper cassette in the feeder. The optional 500-Sheet feeder allows you to use the 500-Sheet cassette or the Envelope cassette, in addition to the standard 250-Sheet feeder.
  • Page 98 17. Connect the AC Power Cord to the rear of the printer. 18. Connect the other end of the AC Power Cord to a grounded AC wall outlet. 19. Switch ON the printer power. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: The 500-Sheet Cassette

    The 500-Sheet Cassette Removing the 500-Sheet Feeder 1. Switch OFF the printer power. 2. Unplug the printer from the AC wall outlet. 3. Remove the power cord from the back of the printer. 4. Squeeze each of the rear feeder joints while sliding them out of the printer/feeder.
  • Page 100 2. Press down on the bottom plate to lock it into position. Cassette Note: Use the optional Envelope cassette to feed envelopes. Do not mix paper types and do not overfill the cassette. 1. Remove the 500-Sheet cassette from the 500- Sheet feeder. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 The 500-Sheet Cassette 3. Push the side guide handle in the direction of 5. Slide the end guide in or out to accommodate the arrow printed on the handle and slide the the paper size you want to load. guide out as far as possible. Paper sizes are marked with openings in the end guide.
  • Page 102 Note: Do not overfill the paper cassette. Overfilling may cause paper jams. Note: Do not adjust the side guide so tightly that it bows the paper stack. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: The Envelope Cassette

    The Envelope Cassette The Envelope Cassette 9. Reinstall the paper cassette into the printer. part # 1262 The Envelope cassette holds up to 50 envelopes and accepts sizes such as Com 10, DL and C5. Refer to Appendix A, “Selecting Print Media”of this manual for information on choosing the correct envelope types to use with this printer.
  • Page 104 2. Press down on the bottom plate of the 3. Push the side guide handle in the direction of Envelope cassette to lock it into position the arrow printed on the handle and slide the guide out as far as possible. 7-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 The Envelope Cassette 4. Hold the cassette steady with one hand and 7. Insert the envelope stack, with the print side use the other hand to raise and unlock the facing down, along the left side of the Envelope cassette end guide. cassette and the flap towards the left facing 5.

  • Page 106: The Face-Up Output Tray

    20 sheets of standard letter or A4 paper. Installing the Face-Up Output Tray Insert the three tabs on the end of the Face-up output tray into the exit opening at the rear of the printer. 7-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 The Face-Up Output Tray 2. Pull out the tray extension (item 1). Removing the Face-Up Output Tray 3. If you are running long paper, flip open the 1. Close the additional tray extension (item 1). additional tray extension (item 2). 2.

  • Page 108: Memory Expansion Module (Simm)

    1MB, 4MB or 16MB SIMMs. port and loosen the two finger tight screws on Follow these steps to install the memory the back. expansion module. 1. Turn off the printer power. Finger Screws 7-14 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 Memory Expansion Module (SIMM) 4. Push the front cover button and flip up the 6. Rotate the front of the side cover lightly and front cover. Pull out the cassette tray. pull out. Remove the side cover. Side Cover Cassette Tray 7.
  • Page 110 The illustration below shows inside the side panel straight in the socket. You will feel and hear a of the SuperScript 1260N model without memory “click” when the SIMM snaps into place. module (SIMM) installed. 7-16 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 Memory Expansion Module (SIMM) The next illustration shows inside the side panel Note: To install the optional Network of the SuperScript 1260N model with a memory Interface Card (NIC) part # 1266, refer to module installed. the “SuperScript 1260 Network Printer Configuration Guide”.
  • Page 112 7-18 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Maintaining Your Printer

    Overview This chapter explains the basic maintenance and cleaning procedures you must follow to maintain high print quality and efficient operation of your NEC SuperScript 1260 printer: • The toner cartridge • Redistributing the toner • Replacing the toner cartridge •...
  • Page 114 POWER NEC SuperScript 1260 printer. Information on spare parts ordering and NEC service agreements is found in Chapter 10, “Get- ting Service and Support”. Redistributing the Toner...
  • Page 115 Redistributing the Toner 3. Gently lift out the toner cartridge. Note: Rock the cartridge in the direction indicated in the illustration. While rocking, take care not to touch the drum protection shutter located underneath the toner cartridge. WARNING! Do not touch the fuser unit. It may be extremely hot.

  • Page 116: About The Toner Cartridge

    •Better yet, recycle by putting the old toner Follow these toner cartridge handling and storage cartridge into your new NEC 1260 Super- guidelines to ensure the best performance from Script toner cartridge box and apply the your printer.

  • Page 117: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    •Do not store the toner cartridge within the To reorder an NEC SuperScript 1260 toner reach of children. cartridge contact your NEC printer dealer or call 1-800-NEC-INFO. •Do not unpack the toner cartridge until you are ready to use it.
  • Page 118 The yellow tab is part of the laser mirror cleaning brush. 3. Gently slide the yellow tab all the way to the right, then all the way to the left. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Relocating The Printer

    Relocating the Printer Relocating the Printer 9. Hold the printer as shown in the illustration, and carefully lift the printer. Follow these procedures when relocating your printer within the general area. If the printer is to be relocated some distance away, repack the printer in the original shipping box.
  • Page 120 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Printer NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview This chapter tells you how to resolve problems with your printer’s operation. Topics include: • Print quality maintenance • Simple troubleshooting • Clearing paper jams • Output quality problems...

  • Page 122: Maintaining Print Quality

    I turn on the printer and all the LEDs are steadily lit… Reset the printer to factory defaults. See page 2-9 of this manual. If they are still all lit, call NEC Technical Support at 1-800-632-4650. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Print Quality Problems

    Reinsert the toner cartridge and print several pages.) • The toner cartridge may need replacing. • If the problem persists, the transfer unit may need to be replaced. Contact NEC Printer Repeating Marks Technical Support at 800-632-4650. Light Page...

  • Page 124: Black Page

    • The toner cartridge is damaged and needs to be replaced with a new one. Black Page Vertical Marks •The toner cartridge is damaged and needs replacing or… •The printer power supply has failed. Call NEC Technical Support. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Blank Page

    •Check for toner cartridge damage. Replace the toner cartridge if necessary. •The printer power supply may have failed. Call NEC Printer Technical Support. Damaged Print The print is damaged, torn, or creased. • Make sure only new undamaged paper is Smeared Image loaded into the cassette.

  • Page 126: Installation Problems

    •There may be a No Printer Port problem with paper feeding mechanism. To connect your SuperScript printer directly to Call NEC Printer Tech- your computer a parallel port is required. nical Support at 800- 632-4650. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Clearing Paper Jams And Wrinkling

    Insufficient Disk Space Solution: Switch to a paper that is recommended for use with this printer. Make sure the The NEC SuperScript 1260 driver software paper is dry and undamaged. requires at least 3 megabytes of free disk space. Clear enough disk space on your hard disk before Problem: The paper is not loaded correctly in the beginning installation.

  • Page 128: Removing Jammed Paper

    2. Look for a sheet of paper protruding approxi- 8. Reload the Multi-purpose tray. mately 1 inch from underneath the movable 9. Close the cassette and resume printing. metal plate. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 Removing Jammed Paper Note: Do not touch the fuser it is very hot. Read and obey the warning label that is attached to the fuser. Clearing a Jam in the Toner Cartridge Area 3. Firmly but carefully pull the sheet of paper out of the fuser and out of the printer.
  • Page 130 Clearing a Jam at the Output Area A sheet of paper jammed at the paper exit. 1. If the printer is equipped with a Face-up output tray, remove the output tray so you can access the printer exit opening. 9-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 131 Removing Jammed Paper 5. Open the paper cassettes and remove any purpose tray all the way into the printer. jammed or partially fed paper. 2. Turn the printer Off and On. The rollers inside the printer move slightly as the printer restarts and may loosen the small piece of paper.
  • Page 132 Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting 9-12 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Overview

    Overview This chapter provides information about different resources for customer service and technical sup- port, including: • How to reach NEC Technical Support by voice, fax, mail, and online for technical assistance • How to obtain NEC service contracts • SuperScript 1260 Printer Limited Warranty...

  • Page 134: Getting Help From Your Company

    • Serial number If your company is large and has purchased a • Page count (shown on the printer settings number of NEC printers, one source of help may page) be within your own company. Your company may • Date and place of purchase...
  • Page 135 ® Reaching NEC on CompuServe tech-support@nectech.com Compuserve members can link to bulletin boards and transfer files to and from NEC. To reach the Sending a Fax NEC section, type You can fax questions or comments to NEC at GO NECTECH...

  • Page 136: Nec Service Contracts

    Several maintenance agreement programs NEC’s web site provides up-to-date product are available to meet your needs and budget, information and includes links to NEC’s FTP site including: and e-mail address. Using your web browser, open this Uniform Resource Locator (URL) site: •...

  • Page 137: Superscript 1260 Printer Limited Warranty

    The SuperScript 1260 is warranted for one year to repair or replace any part of the enclosed unit from date of purchase under the NEC SuperScript which proves defective under these terms and Limited Warranty. The warranty works as conditions.

  • Page 138: Warranty Support

    5. This warranty covers only NECTECH- meet all of the specifications of the replaced supplied components. Service required as a printer. The replacement printer will be shipped result of third party components is not 10-6 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 139: Limitation Of Damages And Implied

    1. Damage to other property caused by any among other factors. While NEC TECHNOLO- defects in this product, damages based upon GIES, INC. Products are considered to be compat- inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss ible with many systems, the specific functional...

  • Page 140: Finding Supplies, Printer Options, And Spare Parts

    To order printing supplies such as toner cartridges, or printer options available for your printer, contact your SuperScript 1260 dealer or call 1-800-NEC-INFO to locate the supplies dealer nearest your. See “Ordering Supplies and Accessories” in Chapter 1 of this manual for more information.

  • Page 141: A Selecting Print Media

    Selecting Print Media Overview This appendix has both general guidelines and detailed specifications for purchasing and storing paper and other media for your NEC SuperScript 1260 printer. The appendix covers: • Selecting paper and media • Taking care of printer supplies •...

  • Page 142: Selecting Paper And Media

    •A hot place with an open flame any paper. We strongly recommend that you test any paper for compatibility with your SuperScript •A humid place 1260 printer before you make a large purchase. •A dusty place NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Paper Properties

    Note: Paper properties can be changed by the manufacturers. NEC has no control over such changes. Thus NEC neither warrants nor recommends the use of any particular paper and the user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of paper selected.

  • Page 144: Paper Recommended For Use In This Printer

    216mm x 356mm) B5 (7.28" x 10.28" / FX L 64 g/m 182mm x 257mm) FX P 64 g/m Executive Nekosa 20 lb (75 g/m (7.25" x 10.5" / Nekosa 24 lb (90 g/m 184mm x 267mm) NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 145: Special Print Media Recommended For Use In This Printer

    Paper Properties Special Print Media Recommended for Use in This Printer PAPER TYPE PAPER SIZE PAPER NAME Transparency A4 (8.4" x 11.9" / 210mm x 297mm) XEROX 3R9600 (EC) XEROX JE001 (JPN) Transparency Letter (8.5" x 11" / 216mm x 279mm) XEROX 3R2780 (US) 3M Laser Printer CG3300 Label...

  • Page 146: Additional Paper For Use In This Printer

    AVOID • Paper that does not meet the size and weight (20lb to 50lb) specifications of this printer • Paper that is wrinkled, curled, torn, or bent • Paper that is punched or perforated NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Print Areas

    Paper Properties • Envelopes with thick or uneven edges Commercial 10 4.125 in. x 9.5 in. (105 mm x 241 mm): • Envelopes with clasps attached to them print area of 3.5 in. x 9.0 in. (89 mm x 225 mm) •...

  • Page 148: Heavy Print Stock

    The best range of media weight for use is 20 to 28 lb (105 g/m NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 149: Adhesive Labels

    Note: Label properties can be changed by the manufacturers. NEC has no control over such changes. Thus NEC neither warrants nor guarantees the use of any particular label and the user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and perfor- mance of labels selected.
  • Page 150 Appendix A : Selecting Print Media A-10 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: B Safety Information

    Safety Information Overview This chapter provides safety information and product specifications for the SuperScript 1260 printer. It covers: • Ozone safety • Laser safety • FCC statement • Technical specifications...

  • Page 152: Ozone Emission

    0.1 part per million (PPM) of ozone for a period of eight Some people may be ultra-sensitive to ozone hours. odor. If these situations are encountered, it is NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 153: Laser Safety

    Laser Safety advisable to position the printer away from the Caution! Use of controls, adjustments, or sensitive user. performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual, may result Laser Safety in hazardous radiation exposure. This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product FCC Statement under the U.S.

  • Page 154: Technical Specifications

    • Electrophotography, diode laser method limits of the rules. • Disposable toner cartridges (replace after If your printer is the NEC SuperScript 1260N approximately 6,000 pages at 5% coverage, model or if you have installed the optional Net- letter size)
  • Page 155 Technical Specifications Random Access Memory (RAM) Ozone Emission Uses industry-standard, 72-pin, 60-nanosecond Less than 0.002 ppm TWA (Time Waited Average) SIMMs (70-nanosecond SIMMs acceptable) Dimensions (without options) Uses both parity and non-parity DRAM SIMMs Width—16.57in. (421 mm) • 2 MB standard Depth—16.34 in.
  • Page 156 Appendix B: Safety Information NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 Glossary Adobe Memory Booster An advanced printer basis (base) weight In English units, basis weight is the weight of 500 sheets of standard size paper. technology that effectively triples your printer's memory, allowing you to print complex It is measured as the weight (in grams) of one documents that traditional printer architectures square meter of paper.
  • Page 158 A preset setting that is automatically read language. by the printer until you change the setting. feeder The mechanism that feeds paper and other demo page An informational page the printer media into the printer. NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 159 manufacturing process, most fibers are oriented file Any named, ordered collection of information stored on a disk. with their length running parallel to the long dimension of the cut sheet. Once manufactured, firmware Programs stored permanently in read- paper can be cut into sheets with the grain running only memory (ROM).
  • Page 160 The peripheral device Any device (such as a printer) that you attach to your computer. calculated result is expressed as a percent value. pH The acidity/alkalinity of paper. N-up printing Allows for printing multiple NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 161 ROM Read only memory. Memory whose contents can be read but not changed. PrintGear Adobe’s innovative printing technology on which the NEC SuperScript 1260 is...
  • Page 162 The characters and special symbols monitor screen. that make up a font. SET Sharp Edge Technology is NEC’s patented toner The plastic powder in the cartridge that technology which detects and smooths the jagged serves as the printer “ink.”...
  • Page 163 graphical environment using a mouse, menu screens, and a simplified user interface. SuperScript works with Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95. WYSIWYP (What You See Is What You Print) In the Windows environment, the fonts handled by the computer are displayed on the screen and printed on the printer with exactly the same attributes.
  • Page 164 Glossary NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 165 Index Numerics Default Settings 2-11 Destination Tab 3-17 1260 Printer Dimensions 1-3, B-5 Features see also Printer 5-10 Change Printer Port Software for Windows Hot-Key 1260N Printer PCL Font Page 3-11 2 Sided Printing Printing Sample Pages 250 Sheet Paper Cassette 1-11 DOS Printer Control Panel Loading...
  • Page 166 Loading Paper Operator Panel Into the 250 Sheet Paper Cassette 1-11 to 1-14 Front Panel Buttons Ordering Supplies 1-18 Macintosh Print Driver Orientation A-2, A-6 Media Ozone Purchasing Specifications Recommended A-2, A-6 Paper Memory 3-21 2 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 Index Heavy Stock System Requirements Properties Technical Specifications Recommended Unpacking Paper Jams Printer Administration 3-23 9-7 to 9-11 Clearing Printer Case Parts 10-8 Printer Driver Poster Printing 3-11 3-5 to 3-24 Preprinted Forms Printer Status Print Areas Print Demo Page Reset Printer Print Manager Resetting...
  • Page 168 Technical Support From NEC 10-2 to 10-4 Service Contracts 10-4 Thumbnail Printing 3-10 Toner Cartridge Handling 1-9 to 1-11, 8-5 Installing Redistributing the Toner Replacing Storing Toner Usage Top Cover Transparencies 6-5, A-9 Loading Troubleshooting 4 NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide...

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