Windows Plug-and-Play. Instructions for this installation are found starting on the next page. Installation of additional software (such as Adobe Type Manager, fonts, etc.) can be done using the GCC Menus application found on the CD. Instructions for using the GCC Menus application are found in this guide starting on Page If installing over TCP/IP: We recommend installing your printer’s software using the...
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Windows 2000/XP Software Installation - Plug and Play If the computer is running, shut it down. With the computer and printer both powered off, attach the parallel or USB cable to the computer and printer. Make sure that there is paper in the printer’s tray.
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The next window will ask what you want the Wizard to do. Check “Search for a suitable driver for my device” and click “Next” to continue. The system will then ask where to look for new drivers. Make sure that the Elite Color 16 Series CD is in the drive.
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USB and/or Parallel. If you wish to install additional software components such as Adobe Type Manager, fonts, etc., please proceed to the GCC Menus instructions starting on the next page. 4 - Elite Color 16 Software Installation Guide (Windows 2000/XP)
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Windows 2000/XP Installation via the GCC Menus Application Insert the Elite Color 16 Series CD-ROM into the computer. The “GCC Menus” application should automatically start up. Read the information on the Introduction screen, then click the “Enter” button to proceed.
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Installing the GCC Printing Software Components The GCC Menus window should proceed to the main menu window. This window contains options for viewing release notes and manuals, browsing the CD, accessing GCC’s web site and installing software. Click the “Printer Software” button to proceed with the software installation.
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Installation #1 - TCP/IP Printer Port The first installation window to appear is for the TCP/IP Printer Port. Note: If you did not select the TCP/IP Printer Port software check box from the main Software menu, this window will not appear.
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A window will appear, informing you that a TCP/IP port has been added to the system. Click “OK.” You will be returned to the GCC Menus application, ready for the next installation. 8 - Elite Color 16 Software Installation Guide (Windows 2000/XP)
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Driver software. A splash screen for Adobe’s driver installation will appear. The Welcome window will appear. Quit all applications (except for the GCC Menus application) if you have not already done so, then click “Next” to proceed. Elite Color 16 Software Installation Guide (Windows 2000/XP) - 9...
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The End User License Agreement for the Adobe software will appear. Read the agreement and click “Accept” to continue. The next window will ask if the printer is directly connected to your computer, or is on the network. Click “Local Printer” at this point, even if connecting to the printer via TCP/IP Printer Port.
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A window will appear asking you to select a PPD for the printer. Select “Elite Color 16 Series PS” from the list and click “Next.” The next window will ask if the printer is shared or not. Sharing the printer will allow other users on your Windows network to access your printer through your PC’s connection.
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10. A summary of the selections you have made during this installation will appear. Look over the options to make sure they are correct and click “Install.” 11. A status bar will appear, showing the progress of the software installation. 12.
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13. The Printer Properties window will appear. Scroll down to “Installable Options” to access specific options for the printer. If you have added the High Capacity Feeder to the printer, click on the “Not Installed” link next to “High Capacity Feeder.”...
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15. You will return to the GCC Menu application. A dialog box will appear asking you to click “OK” when the Adobe PostScript installation is complete. Click “OK” to proceed to the next installation. 14 - Elite Color 16 Software Installation Guide (Windows 2000/XP)
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Installation #3 - Adobe Type Manager The Elite Color 16 Series software includes Adobe Type Manager (ATM) Light. ATM Light is a program which allows you to view and manage Type 1 fonts on your PC. Windows 2000 and XP have built-in Type 1 font support through the operating system, so installing ATM on these systems is optional.
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The Welcome window will appear. Quit all applications (except for the GCC Menus application) if you have not already done so, then click “Next” to proceed. The next window asks what country you are in for purposes of displaying the End User License Agreement.
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A Product Registration screen appears. Enter your name and company (if applicable) and click “Next” to continue. The next window will ask you to review and confirm the registration information. Click “Yes” to continue. The next window asks which files to install.
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The next window asks for an installation location.You can leave the default, or select a new folder for the software to be installed to. Click “Next” to continue. 10. The next window will review the settings that you have made. Click “Next” to continue.
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“No, I will restart my computer later.” Click “Finish” to close the installer. 14. You will return to the GCC Menu application. A dialog box will appear asking you to click “OK” when the ATM installation is complete. Click “OK” to proceed to the next installation.
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Installation #4 - Fonts The Elite Color 16 Series CD contains Type I and TrueType screen versions of all the resident PostScript Level 3 fonts on the printer. In order to access these fonts from within your Windows applications, you must install them onto the PC first.
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Click “Next” to return to the Main menu window. If you are finished with all installations, click the “Exit” button to leave the GCC Menus application. You should now restart your PC. Elite Color 16 Software Installation Guide (Windows 2000/XP) - 21...
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TRADEMARKS GCC Technologies is a registered trademark of GCC Technologies, Inc. GCC Printers, the GCC Printers logo and Elite are trademarks of GCC Technologies, Inc.Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc. PostScript and Adobe Type Manager are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard, Inc.
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