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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter Overview
Introduction ..................................................................................... 2-3
Printer Location .............................................................................. 2-3
Package Contents ............................................................................ 2-4
Unpacking the Printer ..................................................................... 2-5
Overview of the Accel-a-Writer 8300 ............................................. 2-7
Installing Options ............................................................................ 2-9
Controller Board Upgrades ...................................................... 2-9
Paper Handling Options ......................................................... 2-11
The Toner Cartridge ...................................................................... 2-24
The Paper Cassettes ...................................................................... 2-28
The Manual Feed Tray .................................................................. 2-32
Verify the Printer Setup ................................................................. 2-35
Connecting the Power Cord .................................................... 2-35
Starting the Printer .................................................................. 2-35
Reviewing the Start-up Page .................................................. 2-36
The Printer Interfaces .................................................................... 2-36
Connecting to a Macintosh ..................................................... 2-37
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 2-38
Connecting an External SCSI Disk ........................................ 2-41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter Overview Introduction ..................2-3 Printer Location ................2-3 Package Contents ................2-4 Unpacking the Printer ..............2-5 Overview of the Accel-a-Writer 8300 ..........2-7 Installing Options ................2-9 Controller Board Upgrades ............2-9 Paper Handling Options ............2-11 The Toner Cartridge ..............
  • Page 2 Notes Installationbb _________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter describes how to set up your new Accel-a-Writer 8300 printer. It includes finding the right location; unpacking the printer; installing paper handling options, toner, and paper; connecting the power cord; printing a start-up page; and connecting to an interface. Printer Location When choosing the location for your printer, find an area that •...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your printer package contains the following items: • Accel-a-Writer 8300 printer • 250 sheet cassette • Power cord • Accel-a-Writer 8300 User’s Guide (this manual) • XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM, with the Adobe PostScript Printer driver, PPDs, XANTÉ Command Center, XANTÉ Linearizer, and other software •...

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer You may want to save the packing materials that protect your printer during shipping to use if you have to move or ship the printer. Remove everything except the printer in its protective bag from the shipping box. Warning! The printer weighs approximately 33 lbs (15 kg) without the toner, cassettes, and media installed.
  • Page 6 Remove the tape, protective sheet, and the shipping spacers by pulling them up and out of the printer (fig. 2.2). Two Cardboard Shipping Spacers Fig. 2.2 Remove the Two Cardboard Shipping Spacers Installationbb _________________________________________...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Accel-A-Writer 8300

    Overview of the Accel-a-Writer 8300 Before you begin this setup, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the printer. Figures 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 provide an overview of the front, back, and inside of your printer. Output Tray Front Panel Tabloid Extender Top Cover Tray Extender...
  • Page 8 Paper Stop Auxiliary Output Tray Output Tray Back Cover Cassette Power Receptacle Fig. 2.4 Rear View of the Printer Cleaning Brush Toner Cartridge Top Cover Top Cover Latch Front Cover Fig. 2.5 Inner Front View of the Printer Installationbb _________________________________________...

  • Page 9: Installing Options

    Installing Options You can order controller board upgrades and paper handling options to enhance your printer’s performance. Controller board upgrades are either factory installed or shipped with instructions. The paper handling options are shipped separately and must be installed by the user.

  • Page 10: Extra Wide Print Upgrade

    Extra Wide Print Upgrade The extra wide print option expands the imageable area of 12.00" x 19.00" and 12.00" x 25.00" size media. Standard Extra Wide Imageable Areas Imageable Areas 12.00" x 19.00" 11.63" x 18.87" 11.95" x 18.87" (295 mm x 479 mm) (304 mm x 479 mm) 12.00"...

  • Page 11: Paper Handling Options

    Because your printer’s memory requirements increase when you print at a higher resolution (see “Printer Memory Requirements” in chapter 9), a resolution upgrade is customized for your needs and usually includes the RAM upgrade required for your printing environment. Call XANTÉ Technical Support Representative to determine the correct configuration for your environment.

  • Page 12: Paper Feeder

    The optional duplexer allows you to print on both sides of the paper. You can choose edge (side-to-side, standard book style) or tumble (flip chart style) duplexing. See “Duplexing” in chapter 7 for details. Paper Feeder You can install up to two additional paper feeders, each of which can hold a 250 sheet cassette.
  • Page 13 Fig. 2.6 Align the Printer over the Feeder Reconnect the power cord and all interface cables. Set up the cassette for the size media you plan to use and load it with up to 250 sheets of media. (See “The Paper Cassettes” later in this chapter for details).
  • Page 14 Duplexer The duplexer allows you to print on both sides of the paper. You can choose edge (side to side standard book style) or tumble (flip chart style) duplexing. See chapter 7, “Duplexing,” for details on using the duplexer and appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” to solve jam or print quality problems.
  • Page 15 Installing the Duplexer The duplexer and printer should be installed in an operating environment which meets the guidelines in “Printer Location” earlier in this chapter. To prepare the printer and replace its back cover Turn off the printer and disconnect its power cord from the printer and power source.
  • Page 16 Remove the printer’s back cover. First, push the cover slightly to the left (fig. 2.9; 1); then gently pull it out from the right side (fig. 2.9; 2). Note: Store the original cover in a safe place so you can replace it later if you remove the duplexer.
  • Page 17 To mount the printer on the duplexer Unpack the duplexer, making sure to remove all the shipping materials including the polystyrene, tape, plastic bags, and cardboard. (See the included instructions for unpacking). Warning: The printer weighs approximately 33 lbs (15 kg) without the toner, cassette, and media installed.
  • Page 18 Pull up the back cover release latch and slide the back unit open as far as it will go (fig. 2.12). Fig. 2.12 Open the Back Unit Warning! Make sure to use both the top cover and back cover latches. If only the green top cover latch is pulled, the unit can fall and cause personal injury or damage the equipment.
  • Page 19 Fig. 2.14 Move the Power Cable to the Side Warning: The printer weighs approximately 33 lbs (15 kg) without the toner, cassette, and media installed. Have someone help you lift it. Hold the printer above the duplexer, making sure not to lift it by the multipurpose feeder or the feed roller.
  • Page 20 Connect the duplexer’s power cable to the printer’s power receptacle (fig. 2.16). Fig. 2.16 Connect the Duplexer Power Cable to the Printer. Position the cable guide as shown in figure 2.17. Then, push the guide into the back cover bars and lower it into place. Fig.
  • Page 21 Plug the interface cable into the back of the printer (fig. 2.18; 1). Then, as you face the back of the printer, pull the interface cable close to the printer to the right, and place it in the cable rest (fig. 2.18;...
  • Page 22 Make certain the paper cassette cover is in place to prevent the possibility of a paper jam (fig. 2.29). Then, slide the cassette into the printer until it snaps in place. Plug the printer’s power cord into the duplexer’s power receptacle and into the power source.
  • Page 23 Warning: The printer weighs approximately 33 lbs (15 kg) without the toner, media, and cassette installed. Have someone help you lift it. Hold the printer as shown in figure 2.15 and lift it up and off the duplexer. Realign the back unit over the rear of the duplexer, making sure the pointers line up;...

  • Page 24: The Toner Cartridge

    The Toner Cartridge Your Accel-a-Writer 8300 ships with an EP-J toner cartridge. This cartridge combines the toner and drum, so that you only have to replace one consumable. The EP-J cartridge averages 8000 letter/A4 size copies at 4% coverage. Caution: The toner cartridge is sensitive to bright lights and direct sunlight.
  • Page 25 Fig. 2.21 Remove the Toner Cartridge Locate the static charge eliminator (fig. 2.22) and clean it using the green cleaning brush (located inside the top cover area on the left). To do this, gently run the brush back and forth across the eliminator several times. Fig.
  • Page 26 Locate the transfer guide and clean off the dust and paper residue by wiping the area with a soft, dry, lint-free, clean cloth (fig. 2.23). Fig. 2.23 Clean the Transfer Guide Remove the toner cartridge from its package. Gently rock it back and forth to distribute toner throughout the cartridge (fig.
  • Page 27 Gently, flex the orange tab on the end of the sealing tape. Pull the the tab and tape from the toner cartridge and discard it (fig. 2.25). Fig. 2.25 Remove the Toner Sealing Tape Align the toner cartridge on the runners; then, slide the cartridge into the printer until it rests securely in place (fig.

  • Page 28: The Paper Cassettes

    The Paper Cassettes One 250 sheet paper cassette ships with your printer. The North American paper cassette is set up to feed letter, legal, 11" x 17", and executive paper sizes. The international paper cassette is set up to feed A4, A3, A5, B4, and B5 paper sizes. Additional cassettes and optional paper feeders can be ordered for your printer (see “Paper Feeder”...
  • Page 29 Make sure the size indicator label on the front of the cassette displays the correct setting. The green dial on the top left at the front of the cassette controls the label. To change this setting, roll the green dial forward until the correct size appears on the label (fig.
  • Page 30 Prepare up to 250 sheets (approximately 1" [25 mm] thick or less) of 20 lb bond/60 lb text weight paper following the recommendations in “The Paper Cassettes” in chapter 7: Slide the paper printing side down, leading edge first, under the two clips on each end of the media bar and under the two clips at the front corners of the side guides (fig.
  • Page 31 Align the cassette cover over the back of the cassette (fig. 2.29) and lower it into place. Fig. 2.29 Install the Cassette Cover Slide the cassette into the printer until it snaps into place. __________________________________________ Installation 2-31...

  • Page 32: The Manual Feed Tray

    Extend the auxiliary output tray when using legal, 11" x 17", and A3 paper. Auxiliary Output Tray Paper Stop Release Area Fig. 2.30 Open the Auxiliary Output Tray Open the auxiliary output tray by pressing down on the release area (fig. 2.30). Pull out the paper tray extension, and flip the paper stop up and into place.
  • Page 33 Open the manual feed tray by grasping the hand grip and pulling out and down (fig. 2.31 ). Fig. 2.31 Open the Manual feed Tray Remove the shipping cardboard covering the tray extenders when first setting up the printer. Open the tray extender by grasping it in the center and pulling out until it snaps up into place.
  • Page 34 Prepare media following the recommendations in “The Manual Feed Tray” in chapter 7 (approximately 3/8" [9 mm] or less). Slide the media into the manual feed tray with the printing side up, leading edge first (fig. 2.33). Caution: Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the upper paper limit indicated by tabs on the tray’s side paper guides (fig.

  • Page 35: Verify The Printer Setup

    Select the manual feed tray as the media source using the Tray Select key or the Tray Switch menu on the printer’s front panel. The media source also can be selected using the Print dialog box in your application. Verify the Printer Setup Check the printer setup by starting the printer and reviewing the start-up page that automatically prints.

  • Page 36: Reviewing The Start-Up Page

    After the printer is powered on, it takes approximately 90 seconds for it to run initialization programs and self-tests. After this warm-up, the Ready light stops flashing and remains on and the start-up page automatically prints. If your printer does not power on when you turn the switch on, check to be sure the power cord is properly attached and the power switch is ON (the | side of the switch is depressed).

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Macintosh

    The port you select to connect your printer to your computer depends on your computer type, the available ports, your software applications, and your network environment. Instructions for connecting and configuring the interfaces in Macintosh and PC environments are in this chapter. For information about connecting and configuring the Ethernet port, see the Ethernet Upgrade manual that is shipped with the upgrade package.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Pc

    Plug the terminating resistor(s) into the open socket(s) in the connector box(es) (fig. 2.35). Note: Be sure to terminate the open sockets on the ends of your LocalTalk network with the terminators supplied with your LocalTalk connectors (fig. 2.35). (There should only be two open sockets on the network, one at each end.) Closing open sockets helps speed data transmission and helps ensure the printer is available in the Chooser.

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Serial Port

    To connect your printer and computer using the parallel port Turn off your printer and computer. Plug the 36-pin connector end of the cable into the printer’s parallel port (fig. 2.34). Plug the 25-pin end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port. Turn on your computer and then the printer.
  • Page 40 To connect your printer and computer using the serial port Turn the power off to your printer and computer. Plug the 9-pin male connector on the serial cable into the printer’s serial port. Plug the other connector (either a 25-pin or a 9-pin female connector) into the computer’s serial port.

  • Page 41: Connecting An External Scsi Disk

    Parity Parity is used to check for transmission errors by comparing the group of data bits sent to the group received. A loss of data during transmission usually results in a change to the group size. Your printer supports five parity settings, None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space.

  • Page 42: Initializing A Hard Disk

    To connect an external SCSI disk to your printer Make sure the printer and the disk are turned off. If the disk is not internally terminated, install the external SCSI terminator following the instructions included with the hard disk. Plug the 25-pin male connector of the SCSI cable into the printer’s SCSI port and the 50-pin connector into the computer’s SCSI port following the instructions included with the hard disk.
  • Page 43 Initializing a Hard Disk with a Macintosh Select the correct file for the disk that you want to initialize from the Downloads folder on the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM. Download the file to your printer using the Download PostScript File menu in either XANTÉ Command Center or Adobe Downloader (see chapter 3, “Macintosh Setup”...
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