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PostScript3 Unit Type 2018 Operating Instructions Supplement...
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Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Read This Manual ..................1 1. PostScript 3 Installable Options....................3 Setting Up Options ..................... 3 Printing a Document....................5 Toner Saving, Edge Smoothing ................. 8 Printer Utility for Mac................... 10 Installing Printer Utility for Mac................. 10 Starting Printer Utility for Mac ..................
How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to proper- * The statements above are notes for your safety.
1. PostScript 3 Installable Options The following options are available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Input Paper Device • Lower Paper Trays ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Output Paper Device • Internal Tray 2 Setting Up Options To use installed options correctly, first set up the printer driver. If the options are not recognized, you cannot use them, even though they are physically installed.
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PostScript 3 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mac OS You can set up all options using the [Chooser] dialog box. Limitation ❒ Under Mac OS X, this function is not available.
Printing a Document Printing a Document This section describes how to print documents from an application. Note ❒ The Mac OS X referred to in this section is Mac OS 10.1. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Source The following table shows where you can select this function. Windows 95/98/Me [Input Tray:] in [All Pages] on the [Paper] tab Windows 2000/XP...
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PostScript 3 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex Printing Use this function to select duplex printing. Limitation ❒ This function is available on Type 3 machines only. Check your machine type. The following table shows where you can select this function. Windows 95/98/Me [Duplex:] on the [Setup] tab Windows 2000/XP...
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Printing a Document ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Edge Smoothing Use this function to improve the print quality of text. Indentations in curved lines are automatically smoothed producing a cleaner appearance. Limitation ❒ When [Edge Smoothing] is selected, [Toner Saving] is disabled. ❒...
PostScript 3 Toner Saving, Edge Smoothing Follow the procedure below to print documents using Toner Saving or Edge Smoothing. Windows 95/98/Me A A A A From an application, click [Print] on the [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box appears. B B B B Select the printer, and then click [Properties].
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Printing a Document D D D D Click [Print Mode] to select the function you want to use. E E E E Click [OK] to close the [Advanced Options] dialog box. F F F F After making the necessary settings, click [OK] to close the [Printing Preferenc- es] dialog box.
PostScript 3 Printer Utility for Mac By using Printer Utility for Mac, you can download fonts, change the printer name, and so on. Limitation ❒ If the Macintosh and printer are connected by USB, you cannot use Printer Utility for Mac. Note ❒...
Printer Utility for Mac Starting Printer Utility for Mac This describes how to start Printer Utility for Mac. Mac OS Important ❒ Before starting Printer Utility for Mac, make sure the printer is selected in [Chooser] on the Apple menu. A A A A Double-click the Printer Utility for Mac icon.
PostScript 3 Printer Utility for Mac Functions Printer Utility for Mac functions are described below. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Apple menu (Mac OS), Printer Utility for Mac menu (Mac OS X) • [About Printer Utility for Mac...] • [Choose Printer...] (Mac OS X) Displays the [Choose target printer] dialog box.
Printer Utility for Mac Downloading PS Fonts You can download the PS fonts to the machine memory. Important ❒ The following download procedure assumes you are a system administrator. If you are not, consult your system administrator. ❒ Resetting the machine deletes the fonts. ❒...
PostScript 3 Deleting Fonts You can delete fonts from machine memory. A A A A On the [File] menu, click [Display Printer's Fonts...]. The dialog box appears. B B B B Select the fonts you want to delete. Limitation ❒ You cannot delete fonts that appear in italics. C C C C Click [Delete].
Printer Utility for Mac Printing Font Samples You can print samples of fonts that have been downloaded into the memory. Limitation ❒ Under Mac OS X, this function is not available. Note ❒ The paper selected under [Page Setup] is used. A A A A On the [File] menu, click [Print Fonts Sample...].
PostScript 3 Mac OS X A On the [Printer Utility for Mac] menu, click [Choose Printer...]. B In the [Available Network Zones:] list, click the zone for the Macintosh in use. C In the [Available Printers:] list, select the printer whose name you changed B B B B in step , and then click [Choose].
Printer Utility for Mac Selecting the Zone You can change the zone the machine belongs to under Appletalk. Important ❒ Make sure the machine and Macintosh are connected in the Appletalk envi- ronment. A A A A On the [Utility] menu, click [Select Zone...]. The zone the printer belongs to and the available zone list appear.
PostScript 3 Launching the Dialog Console You can create and edit PostScript files for printing and downloading to the ma- chine. Important ❒ Because the “Launch Dialogue Console” is recommended for users who have a firm grasp of PostScript, you are advised to take extreme care when using it. ❒...
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