Page 1 Innovations In Output ® PM-AW812D-5-7-96 _____________________________________________________...
Page 2 Trademarks ® ® XANTÉ and Accel-a-Writer are registered trademarks of XANTÉ Corporation. X•ACT™ is a trademark of XANTÉ Corporation. ® Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Adobe™, PostScript™, PageMaker™, Adobe Separator™, PrePrint™, and Adobe Photoshop™...
Page 3: Manual Notice
® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratory, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ® Varityper is a registered trademark of Varityper, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ® ® Ethernet and Xerox are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Page 4 Safety Information The printer generates a small amount of ozone gas during image transfer in the printing process. When shipped from the factory, the printer meets the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) standard for ozone emission. Warning! An invisible laser beam which radiates inside the laser printer’s scanner unit can cause permanent eye damage.
Page 5 For 115 Volt Configuration: The power cord to be used with 115 Volt configuration is minimum type SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15 feet. One terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is terminated in a NEMA 5-15P plug.
Page 6 IEC 1000-4-3 "Testing and Measurement Techniques, Radio Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test of " 1995 First Edition IEC 1000-4-4 "Testing and Measurement Techniques, Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test of " 1995 First edition MIL-STD-45662A "Calibration System Requirements" EN 60950 "Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment"...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .............. 1-1 The XANTÉ Accel-a-Writer 812 ..........1-3 About this Manual ..............1-3 Manual Conventions ............1-5 Other Helpful Documentation ..........1-6 About Your Printer ..............1-6 Printer Features ..............1-7 PostScript Typefaces ............1-9 PCL Typefaces ..............
Page 9 Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2) Connection ....2-32 Setting the EtherTalk Zone Name......2-34 Connecting a Hard Disk ..........2-35 Initializing a Hard Disk ..........2-36 Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup ............3-1 Introduction ................3-3 Before You Begin ..............3-3 Installing XANTÉ...
Page 10 Windows Setup ................ 4-8 Printing the Windows Driver Guide ........4-8 Installing the Windows Driver for 3.1 or 3.11 ....4-9 Installing the Windows 95 Driver ........4-10 Setting up the Driver (Windows 3.1, 3.11, or 95) ... 4-11 Installing the PPD for Your Printer ......... 4-13 Deleting Previous Driver Versions ........
Page 11 The Flow Control Menu ........... 5-18 The Data Bits Menu ..........5-19 The Stop Bits Menu ..........5-19 The Parallel, LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and LinePrinter Menus5-19 The Enable Menu ............5-20 The Mode Menu............5-20 The PCL5 Menu ..............5-21 The Copies Menu ............5-22 The Lines/Inch Menu ............
Page 12 Using Macintosh Applications ..........6-30 Selecting Resolutions ............6-30 Using Windows ..............6-32 Changing PC Communication Settings ......6-32 Using a SCSI Disk ..............6-33 Removing Downloaded Fonts ..........6-34 Chapter 7 - Advanced Imaging ........... 7-1 Introduction ................7-3 Levels of Gray ................
Page 13 Chapter 9 - Options ..............9-1 Introduction ................9-3 Paper Handling Options ............9-3 Optional Replacement Cassettes ........9-4 Optional 250 Sheet Cassette ..........9-4 Optional 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder ......9-8 Installing the 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder....9-8 RAM Upgrades ..............
Page 14 Appendix A—Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands ........... A-1 Appendix B—Application Notes ..........B-1 Appendix C—Warranty Information ........C-1 Glossary ..................G-1 Index ....................I.1 _____________________________________________________ xiii...
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Page 16: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter Overview About this Manual Manual Conventions Other Helpful Documentation About Your Printer Printer Features PostScript Typefaces PCL Typefaces About XANTÉ Utilities Warranty and Product Registration _________________________________________ Introduction 1-1...
Page 17 Notes Introductionbb ________________________________________...
Page 18: The Xanté Accel-A-Writer 812
The XANTÉ Accel-a-Writer 812 RE AD Y MA NU AL DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST RE SE T Fig. 1.1 XANTÉ Accel-a-Writer 812 Your new Accel-a-Writer 812 provides high-quality laser prints, excellent for everyday office needs as well as for the demanding field of desktop publishing.
Page 19 Chapter 1—Introduction offers an overview of this manual and the Accel-a-Writer 812 features. It also provides information about the XANTÉ Utilities plus warranty and registration details. Chapter 2—Installation provides instructions on setting up your printer and connecting it to the right interfaces for Macintosh and PC environments.
Page 20: Manual Conventions
Chapter 10—Troubleshooting covers preliminary troubleshooting steps, media jams, and print quality issues. This chapter also lists available support, how to access that support, and the information you should have at hand if you call for help. Appendix A—HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Supported Commands lists supported HP PCL 5 and HP–GL 7475A commands.
Page 21: Other Helpful Documentation
Warning! indicates instructions which must be followed exactly or personal injury can occur. Other Helpful Documentation This manual covers the basics of setting up and working with your printer. However, you may find the following publications helpful when working with PostScript printing. PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition.
Page 22: Printer Features
US and Canada, at 95-800-926-8393 in Mexico or at 334-342-4846 in other countries. Note: Occasionally, a complex, large file or one with heavy graphics may require more than the standard memory. Also, memory requirements vary depending on the chosen resolution. Your Accel-a-Writer 812 offers out-of-the box advanced paper handling capability.
Page 23 • HP PCL 5 emulation • HP–GL 7475A emulation • Up to legal (8.5"x14") size paper handling • 35 PostScript fonts • 8 scalable and 7 bitmap HP PCL compatible fonts • TrueType, Type 1, and Type 3 font support •...
Page 24: Postscript Typefaces
PostScript Typefaces Your Accel-a-Writer 812 comes with 35 typefaces. These are ITC AvanteGarde-Book NewCenturySchlbk-Bold ITC AvanteGarde-BookOblique NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic ITC AvanteGarde-Demi NewCenturySchlbk-Italic ITC AvanteGarde-DemiOblique NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Palatino-Bold ITC Bookman-Demi Palatino-BoldItalic ITC Bookman-DemiItalic Palatino-Italic ITC Bookman-Light Palatino-Roman ITC Bookman-LightItalic Times-Bold Courier Times-BoldItalic Courier-Bold Times-Italic Courier-BoldOblique Times-Roman Courier-Oblique...
Page 25: About Xanté Utilities
Your printer also comes with 8 scalable typefaces available in the Roman–8 symbol set. These typefaces are CG Times Univers CG Times bold Univers bold CG Times italic Univers italic CG Times bold italic Univers bold italic About XANTÉ Utilities XANTÉ...
Page 26 _________________________________________ Introduction 1-11...
Page 27: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter Overview Printer Location Package Contents Printer Setup Unpacking the Printer Installing Options Installing the Toner Cartridge Loading the Paper Cassette Loading the Fold Down Tray Connecting the Power Cord Starting the Printer Printing the Start-up Page Selecting an Interface Connecting in a Macintosh Environment Connecting in a PC Environment...
Page 28 Notes Installationbb _________________________________________...
Page 29: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers setting up your new Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. It includes finding the right location, unpacking the printer, installing toner and paper, connecting the power cord, printing a start-up page, and selecting an interface. Printer Location Before unpacking your Accel-a-Writer 812, you need to choose a good location.
Page 30: Package Contents
Note: Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer as they react chemically with the toner. Also, like most laser printers and photocopiers, this one produces a small amount of ozone, so choose a well ventilated area. Package Contents Your printer package normally consists of two, separately shipped boxes.
Page 31: Printer Setup
Printer Setup Printer setup covers • Unpacking the printer • Installing optional equipment • Installing the toner cartridge • Loading the paper cassette • Loading the fold down tray • Connecting the power cord • Starting the printer Before you begin this setup, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the printer.
Page 32: Unpacking The Printer
Rear Cover Rear Cover Latch Interface Ports Power Receptacle Fig. 2.2 Rear View of the Printer Unpacking the Printer Various packing materials protect your printer during shipping. These materials include plastic, tape, polystyrene, cardboard, and shipping spacers—all of which must be removed. You may want to save these materials in case you ever have to move or ship the printer.
Page 33 Warning! The printer weighs approximately 37 lbs (16.8 kg) without the toner, cassettes, and media installed. Have someone help you lift it. Lift the printer out of the box. Remove the plastic wrap from around the printer. Remove the tape securing the rear cover, the fold down tray, and the cassette.
Page 34 Remove the packing tape and cardboard. Push down on the plate in the bottom of the cassette and remove the plastic packing spacers (fig. 2.4). Then place the cassette back into the printer for now. Fig. 2.4 Remove the Cassette Spacers Installationbb _________________________________________...
Page 35 Press the raised finger grips on each side of the top cover (fig. 2.5) and lift up and back approximately 180 to open it. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R...
Page 36 Open the rear cover by pressing the release lever and tilting the cover out and down (fig. 2.7). Fig. 2.7 Open the Rear Cover 2-10 Installationbb _________________________________________...
Page 37 Open the fuser area by pressing down the two levers, one on each side (fig. 2.8). Remove the shipping cardboard (fig. 2.8) from the fuser area. Fig. 2.8 Open the Fuser Area Close the rear cover. Unpacking the printer is completed. If you did not purchase the optional lower cassette and its feeder, skip to “Installing the Toner Cartridge.”...
Page 38: Installing Options
Installing Options If you have an optional lower cassette and the feeder, unpack and install these now. Follow the installation instructions included with the options. See “Tray Chaining” in chapter 6 for details on using optional trays. Installing the Toner Cartridge Caution: The toner cartridge is sensitive to bright lights and direct sunlight.
Page 39 Remove the toner cartridge from its package and gently rock it back and forth to distribute the toner evenly throughout the cartridge (fig. 2.9). Fig. 2.9 Distribute the Toner Place the cartridge on a flat surface and gently flex the black tab on the end of the sealing tape back and forth until it becomes loose.
Page 40: Loading The Paper Cassette
Align and slide the cartridge into the printer until it rests securely in place (fig. 2.11). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST R ES ET Fig.
Page 41 Use the following procedure to load the cassette. Pull the paper cassette straight out from the printer. Prepare up to 250 sheets (approximately 1" [25 mm] or less) of laser quality or 20 lb photocopier paper. To do this: Make sure the paper meets all the requirements in “Selecting Media”...
Page 42 Slide the paper printing side down, short edge first into the cassette (fig. 2.12). Then press down to make sure the paper is flat and under the metal clip at the left front of the cassette. Caution: Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the upper paper limit marked on the cassette (fig.
Page 43: Loading The Fold Down Tray
Loading the Fold Down Tray Your Accel-a-Writer 812 has a built-in fold down tray located on the front. You can use the tray to feed up to 100 sheets of standard letter, A4, legal, B5, or executive size paper. You can use this tray to feed odd sized media that measures from 3.8"...
Page 44 Pull out the tray extender (fig. 2.14). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST R ES ET Fig. 2.14 Pull Out the Tray Extender Prepare up to 100 sheets (approximately 3/8"...
Page 45: Connecting The Power Cord
Slide the paper printing side up into the fold down tray (fig. 2.15). Caution: Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the upper paper limit marked on the side of the tray (fig. 2.15). Overloading will cause paper to jam. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA...
Page 46: Starting The Printer
Connect one end of the power cord to the printer. Connect the other end of the power cord to a standard electrical outlet (grounded AC outlet). Note: You may want to use a surge protected outlet. Surge protection helps prevent power fluctuations from damaging your printer.
Page 47: Printing The Start-Up Page
Printing the Start-up Page When you turn the printer on for the first time, it prints a start-up page in approximately 90 seconds. The printer does not have to be attached to a host to print this page. The start-up page contains configuration information concerning your printer.
Page 48: Selecting An Interface
Selecting an Interface Once the printer is set up, you need to select an interface to connect the printer to the host. Your Accel-a-Writer 812 has three standard interface ports on the back—LocalTalk, serial, and parallel. There is a SCSI port where you can attach multiple external hard disks, and an optional Ethernet port.
Page 49: Connecting In A Macintosh Environment
The port you should select depends on many variables, such as your type of host, the available host ports, your software application, printer drivers, and emulations. Caution: DO NOT confuse the serial and SCSI interface ports when connecting cables. This will cause permanent printer damage which is not covered under the warranty.
Page 50 Plug the DIN-8 connector on one LocalTalk connector box into the 8-pin LocalTalk port on the back of the printer. Plug the DIN-8 connector on the second LocalTalk connector box into the printer port on your Macintosh (refer to your Apple Macintosh manual).
Page 51: Connecting In A Pc Environment
If you work on a network and need to connect a second host to another printer port, skip to the section on connecting to the desired port later in this chapter. If not and you are connecting an optional hard disk, skip to “Connecting a Hard Disk” later in this chapter. Otherwise, skip to the next chapter, “Macintosh Setup.”...
Page 52: Connecting To The Serial Port
Use the following procedure to connect your printer and host using the parallel port. Turn off your printer and host computer. Plug the 36-pin connector end of the parallel cable into the parallel port on the back of the printer (fig. 2.19). Plug the cable’s 25-pin end into the parallel port on your host.
Page 53 Printer Data Carrier Detect (In) Transmit Data (Out) Receive Data (In) Data Set Ready (In) Ground Data Terminal Ready (Out) Clear to Send (In) Request for Send (Out) Open DB-9 DB-9 (Female) (Male) Printer Data Carrier Detect (In) Transmit Data (Out) Receive Data (In) Data Set Ready (In) Ground...
Page 54 Use the following procedure to connect your printer and host using the serial port. Caution: DO NOT confuse the serial and SCSI interface ports when connecting the cables. This will cause permanent printer damage which is not covered under the warranty. The printer has a 9-pin serial port that is labeled clearly.
Page 55: Changing Serial Communication Settings
Flow Control Flow control is how the printer signals the host that the printer is ready to accept data. The Accel-a-Writer 812 supports both XON/XOFF (software) and DTR/DSR (hardware) flow control. The printer’s factory default is XON/XOFF. It is very important for both the host computer and printer to agree on flow control.
Page 56: Connecting To The Ethernet Port
Connecting to the Ethernet Port Two methods can be used to connect to your printer’s Ethernet port. One method uses an Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or 10BaseT connection, and the other uses thin coaxial cable (10Base2) connection. Both methods require an external transceiver which is available from most computer stores or mail-order warehouses.
Page 57: Unshielded Twisted Pair (10Baset) Connection
Note: When you connect to an EtherTalk network, you must select Phase 2. Select the phase on your Macintosh through the Network CDEV (Control panel DEVice) under the Control Panel. The Phase 2 icon usually has two double arrows. Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT) Connection This configuration uses ordinary wiring for data transmission.
Page 58: Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2) Connection
Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2) Connection This configuration uses coaxial cable. Thinnet networks connect in a daisy-chain configuration with each of the two ends terminated with either a 50-Ohm terminating resistor or a self-terminating transceiver box. The maximum cable length for a network segment is 607 ft. (185 m).
Page 59 If the transceiver box has a single male BNC connector, either plug it into an existing Ethernet drop or use a “T” connector (fig. 2.23). Follow the directions included with the transceiver. Note: Make sure to place a terminator in the open connector if this is an end node on the network (fig.
Page 60: Setting The Ethertalk Zone Name
Setting the EtherTalk Zone Name Check with your system administrator to see if you need to set an EtherTalk zone name. If you need to set the EtherTalk zone name to a name other than the default name supplied by your router, you can do this by creating and downloading a PostScript file to the printer.
Page 61: Connecting A Hard Disk
Double-click the Downloader icon to open that utility. Choose Download PostScript File from the File menu. Locate the Set Zone.ps file which you created in step 3. Select the Set Zone.ps file and click Download. The following status message appears when the downloading is complete. The download was successful.
Page 62: Initializing A Hard Disk
Caution: You need to assign an identification number to your hard disk. Do not turn on the printer or any attached hard disk until the disk has been assigned a number. See your SCSI disk documentation for details on assigning this number.
Page 63 Caution: If you buy a hard disk which is initialized already (such as a font library), do not initialize it. Initializing a disk erases all information stored on it. Also, when initializing, make sure you choose the correct device number for the hard disk. If you are working in a PC environment, skip to “Initializing a Hard Disk with the PC.”...
Page 64 Select New from the File menu. Type the following initialization file. serverdict begin 0 exitserver statusdict begin (%disk1%) 0 1 devformat Note: If you are initializing a disk other than disk number one, be sure to substitute the 1 in (%disk1%) with the SCSI ID number of the disk you want to initialize.
Page 65 Initializing a Hard Disk with the PC You can initialize the hard disk in a PC environment by creating the following PostScript file and then downloading this file to the printer’s external hard disk using the downloader in the XANTÉ Utilities.
Page 66 Send the INITDSK.PS file to your printer by typing either COPY INITDSK.PS LPT1 to download to the printer over the parallel interface, or by typing COPY INITDSK.PS COM1 to download to the printer over the serial interface. Note: Turn on the hard disk before turning the printer on whenever you start your system.
Page 67: Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup
Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup Chapter Overview Before You Begin Installing XANTÉ Utilities (Macintosh) Readme.1st File Utilities Folder Downloads Folder Drivers Folder Installing XANTÉ Command Center Loading Printer Fonts Downloading to the Printer Memory or a Hard Disk Listing Downloaded Fonts Setting the Margins Turning the Start-up Page Off or On _____________________________________...
Page 68 Notes 3-2 Macintosh Setupbb ____________________________________...
Page 69: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers setting up to print in a Macintosh environment. This includes installing the XANTÉ Utilities and Command Center, loading printer fonts, setting margins, and controlling start-up page printing. Before You Begin You should be familiar with all standard Macintosh procedures. This includes how to click, drag, copy, choose commands, select options, use buttons and boxes, locate files, and scroll.
Page 70 Select the appropriate PSPrinter or LaserWriter icon in the left side of the Chooser Window (fig. 3.1). A list of available printers appears in the right side of the Chooser Window, including your new Accel-a-Writer 812 (fig. 3.1). Note: If you are on a network with many printers, you may have to scroll down to find the Accel-a-Writer 812 listing.
Page 71 Current Printer Description File (PPD) Selected: “Generic” Auto Setup Select PPD... Help Printer Info... Configure... Cancel Fig. 3.2 Selecting the PPD File Click Select PPD… in the dialog box (fig. 3.2). A screen appears from which you can select a PPD file. Locate the Accel-a-Writer 812 PPD file for your printer in the Printer Description folder inside the Extensions folder in your System folder.
Page 72: Installing Xanté Utilities (Macintosh)
Installing XANTÉ Utilities (Macintosh) Your Accel-a-Writer 812 package includes a Macintosh XANTÉ Utilities disk. This disk contains printer-specific drivers, programs, and PostScript files to help you set up, customize, and troubleshoot your printer, along with instructions for printing with the LaserWriter 8 driver.
Page 73: Xanté Command Center
See “Loading Printer Fonts” and “Turning the Start-up Page Off of On” later in this chapter for more details. XANTÉ Command Center The Command Center utility provides a quick, easy way to perform many functions on your printer, such as changing the printer’s name and calibrating the print engine.
Page 74: Drivers Folder
Drivers Folder Most Macintosh applications need only the “LaserWriter” or PSPrinter driver to print. However, several such as Adobe PageMaker, FreeHand, Adobe PrePrint, and QuarkXPress require special printer description files. These files are in the Drivers Folder which contains the following folders: •...
Page 75: Installing Xanté Command Center
Installing XANTÉ Command Center Your printer package includes Command Center. This program allows you to perform many useful functions including the following: • Printer Status—provides a fast, easy method to check printer status. For example, it can indicate if the printer is idle, ready to print.
Page 76: Loading Printer Fonts
Loading Printer Fonts Your XANTÉ Utilities disk for the Macintosh includes the Downloader 5.0.5 utility with which you can download additional PostScript fonts to your printer. These fonts can be downloaded to the printer memory or to an external printer hard disk. This section covers downloading fonts to both of these areas and listing the fonts in the printer.
Page 77: Macintosh Setup
Choose Download Font from the File menu. After the program locates the printer, a screen similar to the following appears. Outline Fonts Available: Outline Fonts Selected: Fonts Device Memory Macinto... Ameri Ameri AmeriBol AmeriBol Eject AmeriExtBol Desktop AmeriIta AvantGarBoo AvantGarBooObl Add All AvantGarDem Remove...
Page 78: Listing Downloaded Fonts
Select the font you want to download and click Add to download or click Add All to download all the fonts in the open folder. The selected font(s) will appear on the right hand side of the window. See figure 3.3 for an example. Note: If you change your mind about downloading a font that appears in the right hand window, select it and click Remove to delete it from the list of fonts to...
Page 79: Setting The Margins
Choose Screen to see the list of fonts on the screen. The Font Directory screen appears. Note: If you select Printer, only the fonts loaded in memory (not ROM) print. Select Memory from the Device options to see a list of fonts stored in memory, or select Rom to see the fonts stored in ROM.
Page 80 A start-up page will print. After it prints, press the On Line key to put the printer back on line. You can disable or enable start-up page printing by using the front panel or by using the Startup Page option under the General menu in XANTÉ...
Page 81: Chapter 4 - Pc Setup
Chapter 4 - PC Setup Chapter Overview Before You Begin Installing the XANTÉ Utilities (PC) Directories on the Utilities Disk Installing XANTÉ Command Center Command Center Setup (Windows 3.1 or 3.11) Command Center Setup (Windows 95) Windows Setup Printing the Windows Driver Guide Installing the Windows Driver for 3.1 or 3.11 Installing the Windows 95 Driver Setting up the Driver (Windows 3.1, 3.11, or 95)
Page 82 Notes 4-2 PC Setupbb __________________________________________...
Page 83: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers setting up your Accel-a-Writer 812 to print in a PC environment. This includes installing the XANTÉ Utilities and Command Center, printing from Microsoft Windows, downloading printer fonts, setting margins, and controlling start-up page printing. Before You Begin You should be familiar with standard PC keyboard and mouse (if applicable) procedures such as choosing commands, selecting options, using buttons and boxes, locating files, and scrolling.
Page 84: Directories On The Utilities Disk
The README.1ST file gives the locations of files on the XANTÉ disk and where to load the files on your hard disk. You may want to install all the files on your host hard disk. However, if you want to save disk space, the following list gives a brief description of the files to help you decide which ones you need to load.
Page 85: Ps_Files Directory
XTAW8121.PPD is a PostScript printer description file which provides printer-specific information for use by some applications. See the README.1ST file for instructions on installing this PPD file for PageMaker. If you need assistance working with this file, contact XANTÉ. See “Calling for Technical Support”...
Page 86 The following list provides a brief description of the files in the PS_FILES directory. D.PS is a PostScript file that contains a Control-D (PostScript’s end-of-job marker) for use with applications that do not send a PostScript end-of-file. INITDSK.PS is a PostScript file that initializes an external SCSI disk attached to the printer.
Page 87: Installing Xanté Command Center
Installing XANTÉ Command Center Your printer package includes a special utility called Command Center. This utility allows you to go through Windows instead of DOS to set up your printer for Novell NetWare. Setup differs for Windows 3.1 or 3.11 or for Windows 95. Both setups are covered in this section.
Page 88: Windows Setup
Windows Setup XANTÉ is providing the Adobe PostScript Level 2 driver for use with the Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. The driver with the PPD is included on the XANTÉ Utilities disk for DOS. Note: The Adobe Windows driver includes a font downloader located under Printer Setup.
Page 89: Installing The Windows Driver For 3.1 Or 3.11
Installing the Windows Driver for 3.1 or 3.11 Before you begin installation, be sure to check the Readme file. This file is in the Windows Write format and contains any updates to the driver’s documentation. Use the following procedure to install the Adobe Windows driver for Windows 3.1 or 3.11.
Page 90: Installing The Windows 95 Driver
The new driver is installed. Before you can select the Accel-a-Writer 812 in your Windows applications using this driver, you need to set up the driver; skip to “Setting up the Driver for Windows 3.1, 3.11, or 95” later in this chapter. Installing the Windows 95 Driver Before you begin installation, be sure to check the Readme file for the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for Windows.
Page 91: Setting Up The Driver (Windows 3.1, 3.11, Or 95)
Click CONTROL PANEL. Double click Adobe PostScript Printers. Click A: or B: drive in the left corner of the dialogue box, depending on which drive you choose in step 3. Double click the PPDS folder. Select your XANTÉ Printer name in the Printer Descriptions Available box.
Page 92 Go to Program Manager and double click the Main Window icon. Double click the CONTROL PANEL icon. Double click the PRINTERS icon. Select 812 2014.108 on LPT? (the ? is replaced by the number of the port you are using). Click CONNECT.
Page 93: Installing The Ppd For Your Printer
OTHER/APPLETALK if you are using Ethernet and connecting the printer on the network via a 10base2 or 10baseT transceiver. Make sure that if you use a Pentium Processor, that PostScript Performance is set to OPTIMIZE FOR SPEED; otherwise set it to OPTIMIZE FOR PORTABILITY. Now your new driver is set up and ready to use.
Page 94: Deleting Previous Driver Versions
Deleting Previous Driver Versions Normally, you do not have to delete previous versions of the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for Windows or any previously installed PostScript Printers. However, if you suspect installation problems, first remove your installed printers from the Printers dialog box in the Windows Control Panel and reinstall them via the Adobe PostScript Printers dialog box which is also in the Windows Control panel.
Page 95: Loading Printer Fonts
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 <printer_name>,<port>] <<<Delete this line PrinterName=<printer_nickname>...
Page 96: Setting The Margins
Setting the Margins On rare occasions, when a new Accel-a-Writer 812 is installed, the printable area of the page needs to be adjusted. If this is the case, you can make minor adjustments using the Command Center X•ACT (XANTÉ Accurate Calibration Technology) feature in the Controller menu.
Page 97 Make sure your printer and host are powered on and you are at the DOS prompt. Go to the PS directory on the XANTÉ Utilities PC disk where STARTPG.OFF and STARTPG.ON are located. (Or, if you loaded the files on your system, go there.) Send either the STARTPG.OFF or STARTPG.ON file using the following procedure to disable or enable the start-up page.
Page 98 4-18 PC Setupbb __________________________________________...
Page 99: Chapter 5 - Configuration
Chapter 5 - Configuration Chapter Overview Printer Control The Front Panel The Display Window Front Panel Lights (LEDs) Front Panel Keys The Configuration Menu Structure Selecting Menu Options The Main Menus The Miscellaneous Menu The Language Menu The Startup Page Menu The Jam Recovery Menu The Initial Job Menu The DPI Menu...
Page 100 Notes Configurationbb ______________________________________...
Page 101: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers controlling the printer, introducing you to the front panel and its menus, and working with emulations. Printer Control There are three basic ways to control your printer: • Through applications • Through XANTÉ Utilities • Through the printer’s front panel This chapter deals with using the front panel.
Page 102: The Front Panel
The Front Panel The front panel on the printer has a 16 character display window, status lights, and control keys (fig. 5.1). MANUAL DATA READY ON LINE FORM FEED TRAY SELECT RESET TEST MENU ENTER Fig. 5.1 Printer Front Panel The front panel is used to direct printer operations.
Page 103: Front Panel Lights (Leds)
Front Panel Lights (LEDs) The front panel features seven lights, called LEDs, which indicate printer status (fig. 5.1). All these lights flash during warm up while the printer automatically runs self-diagnostic tests. The following list explains what each LED indicates when it is on or blinking. The Data LED is the top left light on the front panel.
Page 104: Front Panel Keys
Front Panel Keys The seven front panel keys provide a quick, convenient way for you to carry out routine operations such as changing resolutions or switching emulations. The On Line key is used to take the printer on and off line. The display window reads READY/IDLE when the printer is on line or ON LINE OFFLINE if it is off line.
Page 105 The up arrow Reset key only functions if the printer is off line. If a job is processing and you take the printer off line and press RESET the Reset key, the job is cancelled. If you enter the configuration menu structure, press the Reset key to back out of the menus one level at a time.
Page 106: The Configuration Menu Structure
The Configuration Menu Structure The configuration menus allow you to set up your printer through the front panel. Through this menu structure, you can select options such as the serial communications settings, printer resolution, and start-up page printing. This section explains how to use the menu structure to configure your printer along with an example of changing the printer resolution.
Page 107 Continue pressing the Menu key if you are in the desired menu level or press the Reset key to back out to a previous menu level and then press the Menu key until the desired menu appears in the display window. Press the Enter key to select the desired menu.
Page 108: The Main Menus
Press the Menu key until SETUP:MISC (the Miscellaneous menu) appears in the display window. Press the Enter key to select the Miscellaneous menu. Press the Menu key until MISC:DPI appears in the display window. Press the Enter key to enter the dpi menu. Press the Menu key until dpi:600 600 appears, if necessary.
Page 109: The Miscellaneous Menu
ENTER TEST MENU SETUP: MISC SETUP: I/F SETUP: PCL5 STRTUP PAGE RS232 COPIES JAM RECOVER PARALLEL LINES/INCH INITIAL JOB LTALK ORIENT ETALK LINE WRAP TIMEOUT FONT MANFEED FONT PAGE LANG GAMMA SCREEN DENSITY Fig. 5.2 The Main Configuration Menus The Miscellaneous Menu The Miscellaneous menu, SETUP:MISC, includes nine submenus with more options.
Page 110: The Language Menu
Use the procedure in “Selecting Menu Options” earlier in this chapter to select these submenus and their options. SETUP: MISC ENTER TEST MENU MISC: STRTUP PAGE MISC: JAM RECOVER MISC: INITIAL JOB MISC: DPI MISC: TIMEOUT STRTUP PAGE: YES JAM RECOVER: YES INITIAL JOB: YES dpi: 600 600 timeout: 20 sec...
Page 111: The Startup Page Menu
The Startup Page Menu The Startup Page menu, MISC:STRTUP PAGE, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the automatic printing of the start-up page each time the printer is turned on. The factory default is YES. The Jam Recovery Menu The Jam Recovery menu, MISC:JAM RECOVER, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the jam recovery feature of your printer.
Page 112: The Timeout Menu
The Timeout Menu The Timeout menu, MISC:TIMEOUT, allows you to select the number of seconds the printer waits for additional incoming data before cancelling a job and returning to the idle state, ready to accept another job. This prevents the printer from being tied up indefinitely on one job.
Page 113: The Screen Menu
higher the number is, the lighter the picture except for 6 which causes the printer to print a negative image. The Screen Menu The Screen menu, MISC:SCREEN, allows you to select the number of gray levels to print. The options are Normal, 145lg, 197lg, and 256lg.
Page 114 SETUP: I/F ENTER TEST MENU I/F: RS232 I/F: PARALLEL I/F: LTALK I/F: ETALK I/F: LPR RS232: ENABLE PARALLEL: ENABLE LTALK: ENABLE ETALK: ENABLE LPR: ENABLE RS232: MODE PARALLEL: MODE LTALK: MODE ETALK: MODE LPR: MODE RS232: BAUD RATE RS232: PARITY RS232: FLWCNTL RS232: DATA BITS RS232: STOP BITS...
Page 115: The Rs232 Menu
The RS232 Menu The RS232 menu, I/F:RS232, allows you to configure the RS232 serial interface communication settings, to enable or disable the interface, and to select the interface mode. This menu includes seven submenus. The submenus are • ENABLE • MODE •...
Page 116: The Enable Menu
The Enable Menu The Enable menu, RS232:ENABLE, allows you to enable (YES) or to disable (NO) the RS232 interface. The factory default is YES. The Mode Menu The Mode menu, RS232:MODE, allows you to select PostScript, an emulation mode (HP-GL or PCL5), or automatic switching between PostScript and PCL5 modes.
Page 117: The Data Bits Menu
The Data Bits Menu The Data Bits menu, RS232:DATA BITS, allows you to select either 7 or 8 data bits. The factory default is 8. To change this numeric value once you are in this menu, use the Test key to lower the value or use the Menu key to raise the value to the desired amount;...
Page 118: The Enable Menu
I/F: XXXX ENTER TEST MENU XXXX : ENABLE XXXX : MODE ENABLE: YES MODE: PS STD enable: no mode: hpgl mode: pcl5 mode: ais Fig. 5.6 The Parallel, LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and LinePrinter Menus Note: The XXXX in figure 5.6 will be replaced by the specific interface menu chosen.
Page 119: The Pcl5 Menu
PS STD for standard PostScript HPGL for HP–GL 7475A emulation PCL5 for HP PCL 5 emulation AIS or AIS RAW for automatic interface switching See the “PostScript and Emulations” section at the end of this chapter for more details on selecting emulations. The PCL5 Menu The PCL5 menu, SETUP:PCL5, includes six other menus, some with more submenus below them.
Page 120: The Copies Menu
SETUP: PCL5 ENTER TEST MENU PCL5: COPIES PCL5: LINES/INCH PCL5: ORIENT PCL5: LINE WRAP PCL5: FONT PCL5: FONT PAGE COPIES: 1 lines/inch: 1 ORIENT: PORTRAIT line wrap: on FONT: SOURCE copies: 2-99 lines/inch: 2 orient: landscape LINE WRAP: OFF FONT: NUMBER lines/inch: 3 FONT: SYM SET lines/inch: 4...
Page 121: The Orient Menu
To change this numeric value once you are in this menu, use the Test key to lower the value or use the Menu key to raise the value to the desired amount. Then, press the Enter key to confirm the selection.
Page 122: The Source Menu
PCL5: FONT ENTER TEST MENU FONT: SOURCE FONT: NUMBER SOURCE: I NUMBER: 0 number 1-67 TEST MENU FONT: SYM SET SYM SET: ROMAN-8 sym set: iso-15 sym set: spanish sym set: em94 l1 sym set: iso-16 sym set: vn math sym set: pc-8 sym set: iso-17 sym set: vn intl...
Page 123: The Sym Set Menu
The Sym Set Menu The Sym Set menu, FONT:SYM SET, allows you to select the symbol set for the desired font from the following list. The factory default symbol set is ROMAN-8. ROMAN–8 ISO-15 spanish em94 l1 ISO-16 vn math pc-8 ISO-17 vn intl...
Page 124: Selecting Postscript Or Emulation Modes
Selecting PostScript or Emulation Modes The printer’s front panel allows you to select modes (Adobe PostScript or an emulation) through the Interface menu, SETUP:I/F. For details on selecting the interface, see “Selecting Menu Options” earlier in this chapter. Then see “The Interface Menu” in this chapter for listings of the modes available for each interface port.
Page 125 _______________________________________ Configuration 5-27...
Page 126: Chapter 6 - Routine Operations
Chapter 6 - Routine Operations Chapter Overview Media Handling Selecting Media Storing Media Feeding Media to the Printer Tray Chaining Printing Transparencies Printing Envelopes Printing Labels Adjusting Print Density Redistributing Toner Adjusting Density through the Front Panel Handling and Replacing the Toner Cartridge Removing the Old Cartridge Installing the New Cartridge Using Macintosh Applications...
Page 127 Notes 6-2 Routine Operationsbb __________________________________...
Page 128: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers routine operations which you might use on a daily or weekly basis. This includes handling media, printing on various media, handling and replacing toner, using Windows, using a SCSI disk, and removing downloaded fonts. Media Handling The quality of your printed output depends on many factors such as the printer’s capabilities and application features.
Page 129: Media Guidelines
Media Guidelines Feeder Source Sizes Media Capacity Standard cassette Letter (8.50" x 11.00") Plain or laser Approx. 250 shts. A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) Universal cassette Letter (8.50" x 11.00") Plain or laser Approx. 250 shts. (optional) A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) Legal (8.50"...
Page 130 Caution: If you use preprinted sheets such as letterhead, make sure the ink on those sheets can withstand the 392˚ F (200˚ C) temperatures. If not, the ink could cause permanent damage to the printer’s fusing rollers. Also, never use a partial sheet of labels or a sheet where glue has soaked through the labels.
Page 131 The following chart gives the imageable areas for many standard media sizes which can be used on your Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. Media Imageable Size Areas Paper Letter 8.50" x 11.00" 8.21" x 10.77" (Lettersmall) (216 mm x 279 mm) (209 mm x 274 mm) (Note) Legal 8.50"...
Page 132: Storing Media
Regardless of the media you select, we recommend that you test samples before buying in quantity. For more information on the different media, see “Printing Transparencies,” “Printing Envelopes,” and “Printing Labels” later in this chapter. Storing Media How you store media can have a major impact on the final print quality and your printer’s operation.
Page 133 If you use a universal cassette, it extends beyond the end of the printer. You should install the universal cassette cover on the back of the printer by gently fitting the cover pegs into the holes in the printer as shown in figure 6.1. This cover prevents dust and debris from getting into the paper tray and building up in the printer where it can reduce print quality.
Page 134: Using A Paper Cassette
Using a Paper Cassette This section covers loading a cassette with laser quality or 20 lb photocopier paper. See “Printing Transparencies,” “Printing Envelopes,” and “Printing Labels” later in this chapter, for specific guidelines when using those forms of media. Use the following procedure to refill and use the paper cassette for printing.
Page 135 Slide the paper printing side down, short edge first. Then press down to make sure the paper is flat and under the metal clip at the left front of the cassette (fig. 6.2). Caution: Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the upper paper limit marked on the cassette.
Page 136: Using The Optional Lower Cassette
Using the Optional Lower Cassette With the addition of the optional 500 sheet paper cassette and feeder, you can increase your printer’s cassette capacity to 850 as well as gain flexibility. For example, if you regularly use plain paper, letterhead and legal paper, you can load up to 250 sheets of letterhead in the standard upper cassette, another 500 sheets of plain paper in the optional lower cassette, and 100 sheets of legal size paper in the fold down tray.
Page 137 Use the following procedure to load the fold down tray. Press and release the center top edge of the tray and ease the tray down (fig. 6.3), making sure to support the tray as it opens. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR...
Page 138 Pull out the tray extender (fig. 6.4). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST R ES ET Fig. 6.4 Pull Out the Tray Extender Prepare up to 100 sheets (approximately 3/8"[9.5 mm or less]) of laser or 20 lb photocopier paper.
Page 139 Slide the media print side up, leading edge first into the fold down tray. Caution: Make sure the stack does not exceed the upper paper limit marked on the tray (fig. 6.5). Overloading will cause paper to jam. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE...
Page 140: Tray Chaining
Tray Chaining If you add the optional 500 sheet lower cassette and feeder and use two cassettes, you can “chain” the trays. This means when the first cassette empties, the printer automatically switches to the second cassette to pull media. When you decide to chain trays, keep the following in mind: •...
Page 141: Printing Envelopes
• Avoid handling transparencies as much as possible to prevent finger prints and scratches. • Keep the paper path clean (see chapter 8 for details on maintaining your printer). Because transparencies are acetate and clear, any dust or dirt can scratch or reduce the print quality.
Page 142 • Make sure envelope stock falls within the guidelines for the fold down tray listed in “Selecting Media” earlier in this chapter. • Envelopes should range from 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m ) in stock weight. • Envelopes should fall within 3.5"...
Page 143: Printing Labels
Printing Labels Always print labels from the fold down tray. When you run labels, keep the following in mind: • Load label sheets print side up in the fold down tray. • Make sure label stock falls within the guidelines for the fold down tray listed in “Selecting Media”...
Page 144: Adjusting Print Density
• Format your labels in your application and run a test print on plain paper to check alignment before running on the more expensive label stock. Adjusting Print Density In most cases, your printer produces rich, black images. On rare occasions, you may notice the image is slightly darker or lighter than desired.
Page 145 Open the top cover by pressing in on the raised finger grips on each side and lifting up and back approximately 180 (fig. 6.6). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R...
Page 146 Gently rock the cartridge back and forth to distribute the toner evenly throughout the cartridge (fig. 6.8). Fig. 6.8 Distribute the Toner Note: If the toner is running low, you may want to install a new cartridge. If so, see “Handling and Replacing the Toner Cartridge”...
Page 147: Adjusting Density Through The Front Panel
Holding the toner cartridge with both hands (fig. 6.9), align and slide the cartridge back into the printer until it rests securely in place. If the cartridge is not seated correctly, the top cover will not close completely. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE...
Page 148: Handling And Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Use the following procedure to change density settings. This example selects a value of 9. Make sure the printer is on and idle. Press the Menu key until SETUP:MISC (the Miscellaneous menu) appears in the display window. Press the Enter key to enter the Miscellaneous menu.
Page 149: Removing The Old Cartridge
When you handle the toner cartridge, keep the following in mind: • The toner cartridge is sensitive to bright lights and direct sunlight. Leave it in its protective bag until you are ready to load it into the printer. • The cartridge contains a magnet, so keep it away from your hard disk(s) and monitor to prevent possible data loss.
Page 150 Grasp the toner cartridge by the grip area, raise that end slightly, and then pull the cartridge out of the printer (fig. 6.10). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST...
Page 151 Check the anti-static teeth area for paper dust and scrap residue (fig. 6.11). If there is none, skip to the next section, “Installing the New Cartridge.” Clean off the dust and paper residue from the anti-static teeth using the following procedure. Locate and remove the green cleaning brush inside the right side of the printer (fig.
Page 152: Installing The New Cartridge
Installing the New Cartridge Use the following procedure to install a new EP-E toner cartridge. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly throughout the cartridge (fig. 6.12). Fig. 6.12 Distribute the Toner ___________________________________ Routine Operations 6-27...
Page 153 Place the cartridge on a flat surface and gently flex the black end tab on the sealing tape back and forth until it becomes loose. Then, pull the tab and 21" tape straight out from the toner cartridge and discard it (fig. 6.13). Fig.
Page 154 Holding the cartridge with both hands, align and slide the cartridge into the printer until it rests securely in place (fig. 6.14). If the toner cartridge is not seated in place, the top cover will not close. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE...
Page 155: Using Macintosh Applications
Using Macintosh Applications When operating in a Macintosh computing environment, specific printing tasks may vary depending upon the application. For example, selections for the number of copies to print, the page orientation, and the media size options are located under different menus or dialog boxes.
Page 156 The easiest way to select a resolution is through the printer’s front panel. This step-by-step process is covered in “Selecting Menu Options” in chapter 5. Some, but not all, Macintosh applications have resolution options for the printer. Check the application’s documentation to see if this option is available and, if so, how to select it.
Page 157: Using Windows
Using Windows XANTÉ has created a Windows 3.1 printer description file (XTAW8121_1.PPD) to help you print from Windows and Windows applications. Installing this file is covered in chapter 4. Using this file and the Adobe Windows driver with your Windows applications to perform routine activities such as selecting resolutions, the number of copies to print, manual feed, and the media orientation and size are covered in the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver User’s...
Page 158: Using A Scsi Disk
Double-click the Control Panel icon to open that window. Double-click the Printers icon to open that window (fig. 6.15). Printers Default Printer Cancel Apple LaserWriter II NT on LPT1 Installed Printers Connect... Accel-a-Writer 812 on LPT1 Apple LaserWriter II NT on LPT1 Setup...
Page 159: Removing Downloaded Fonts
For information on installing a SCSI disk, see “Connecting a Hard Disk” in chapter 2. That section also covers initializing a hard disk. Note: Do not confuse the serial and SCSI interface ports when connecting the cables. The printer has a 9-pin serial port, and the printer ports are labeled clearly.
Page 160 Locate the Downloader 5.0.5 utility and double-click the icon to open the utility. Choose Download Font located under the File menu. After the program locates the printer, a screen similar to the following appears. Outline Fonts Available: Outline Fonts Selected: Fonts Device Disk...
Page 161 Choose Quit from the File menu. In a PC Environment, if you want to download fonts to a SCSI disk, use the downloader in the Adobe Windows driver located under Printer Setup. See “Loading Printer Fonts” in chapter 4 for more details.
Page 162: Chapter 7 - Advanced Imaging
Chapter 7 - Advanced Imaging Chapter Overview Levels of Gray Line Screens Scanner Resolutions Line Art Scanning Halftone Scanning TIFF, PICT, EPS Formats Gamma Corrections Enhanced Screening Accurate Calibration Technology Page Design Typefaces and Fonts Typeface Forms Other Elements of Design Orientation Pitch Point Size and x-Height...
Page 163 Notes 7-2 Advanced Imagingbb ___________________________________...
Page 164: Introduction
Introduction To take full advantage of your Accel-a-Writer 812’s high resolution and make your images look their best, it is important that you understand levels of gray, line screens, scanner resolutions, and their uses within specific applications. The first half of this chapter explains what levels of gray and line screens are and how to work with them to achieve the best possible quality of output.
Page 165: Line Screens
Keep in mind that the higher the lines per inch, the tighter the screen on the image will be. To produce higher levels of gray without using a lower line screen, you must print at a higher dpi. An illustration of this would be to print the same image at the Accel-a-Writer 812’s 1200 x 1200 dpi with the same 75 line screen.
Page 166: Scanner Resolutions
Scanner Resolutions Another way to insure high quality output for your images is to determine the optimum scanning resolution. Line Art Scanning For line art, the optimum scanning resolution would be at the same resolution as the output device, especially when reproduced at the same size.
Page 167: Tiff, Pict, Eps Formats
TIFF, PICT, EPS Formats After scanning the image, you need to decide the format in which to save it. The three most popular formats are TIFF (Tagged Image File Format), PICT (from Picture), and EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files. If you use a scanning application such as Photoshop, make sure to choose the appropriate line screen under Page Setup before saving the image.
Page 168 For example, if a scanned image is too dark, you can use the printer’s front panel or use the software printer setup to select a new gamma setting to lighten and enhance the details. Gamma correction brings out details that can be lost when printing at higher line screens or when dark photos are scanned.
Page 169 Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Input Levels Input Levels Black White Black White Gamma 3 Gamma 4 Input Levels Input Levels Black White Black White Gamma 5 Gamma 6 Input Levels Input Levels Black White Black White Fig. 7.2 Gamma Corrections 1 through 6 7-8 Advanced Imagingbb ___________________________________...
Page 170: Enhanced Screening
If you use gamma corrections in combination with XANTÉ’s new enhanced screening technology, you can further fine tune your output quality. See “Levels of Gray” earlier in this chapter and the next section, “Enhanced Screening,” for more details. Enhanced Screening XANTÉ’s enhanced screening allows you to select from the normal (default) or the enhanced screens defined by 145, 197, or 256 levels of gray using either the printer’s front panel or via software printer...
Page 171: Accurate Calibration Technology
Click Options…. The Options window appears Select the desired screen. Click OK. The print dialog box reappears. Click Print. In a PC environment, use the following procedure to select the enhanced screens. Start your Windows application. Go to the Control Panel and select Printers. Click Setup….
Page 172 Working with X•ACT varies depending on if you are in a PC or Macintosh environment. Also, after you adjust the printer’s line length, you need to adjust the printer’s margin setting accordingly. Both adjustments can be done using XANTÉ’s Command Center. In a Macintosh environment, use the following procedure to calibrate line lengths and adjust the printer margins.
Page 173 Measure the horizontal line. If it is shorter or longer than the measurement shown underneath the horizontal scroll bar in figure 7.3, adjust the scroll bar until the measurement reads the exact length of your line. Measure the vertical line. If it is shorter or longer than the measurement above the vertical scroll bar in figure 7.3, adjust the scroll bar until the measurement reads the exact length of your line.
Page 174 Click Set & Print. An alignment test page prints giving current printer settings at the bottom. Measure where the x and y axes cross. They should cross 1" up from the bottom and 1" over from the left side of the page. If the lines cross at the correct place, skip to step 15.
Page 175 Select X•ACT… from the Controller menu. The following screen appears. Fig. 7.5 The X•ACT Screen Select the media size you are using from the Paper menu (Fig. 7.5). Click Update/Print. A page prints with a horizontal and a vertical line on it. Measure the horizontal line.
Page 176 Select Align Paper… from the Controller menu. The following screen appears. Fig. 7.6 Align Printer Margins Click Print Test. An alignment test page prints giving current printer settings at the bottom. Measure where the x and y axes cross. They should cross 1" up from the bottom and 1"...
Page 177: Page Design
Click Close when both axes are correct. Then, select Quit from the File menu to exit Command Center. Page Design Advanced imaging includes not only the mechanical side of printing, but also the elements of page design. Your Accel-a-Writer 812 with true Adobe PostScript takes care of most of the mechanical side, allowing you such freedom as scaling, rotating, and filling text and graphics.
Page 178 PostScript PostScript Sans Serif (Helvetica) Serif (Times Roman) Fig. 7.7 Serif and Sans Serif Typefaces Serif typefaces include extra flourishes such as the small circle at the top of the a or the small tails hanging down each end of the cross bar in the T in Times Roman (fig.
Page 179: Typeface Forms
Serif Sans Serif Helvetica Courier Helvetica-Bold Courier-Bold Helvetica-BoldOblique Courier-BoldOblique Helvetica-Oblique Courier-Oblique ITC Bookman-Demi Helvetica-Narrow ITC Bookman-DemiItalic Helvetica-Narrow-Bold Helvetica-Narrow-BoldOblique ITC Bookman-Light Helvetica-Narrow-Oblique ITC Bookman-LightItalic NewCenturySchlbk-Bold ITC AvanteGarde-Book ITC AvanteGarde-BookOblique NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic NewCenturySchlbk-Italic ITC AvanteGarde-Demi ITC AvanteGarde-DemiOblique NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Palatino-Bold Palatino-BoldItalic Miscellaneous Palatino-Italic Symbol ( Palatino-Roman ZapfDingbats ( Times-Bold...
Page 180: Other Elements Of Design
Bold, demi, medium, and light forms are created by varying the stroke weight (density) of character lines. For example, the following note has a bold italic introduction to draw attention, but the body text switches back to a medium weight (sometimes referred to as roman) format for easy readability.
Page 181: 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 has the PCL typeface Courier 10 pitch, 12 points. Ten characters fit within an inch and the size is 12 points in height.
Page 182: Point Size And X-Height
Point Size and x-Height Point size comes from an old typesetting term for a typeface’s height. This is measured from the top of highest ascender (the upward stroke on a character) to the lowest descender (the downward Ready stoke) within a character set (fig. 7.10). 6 Point 8 Point 10 Point...
Page 183: Spacing
Spacing Character spacing has two forms, monospacing and proportional spacing (fig. 7.11). Monospaced characters have equal spacing between each letter which is sometimes referred to as fixed spacing. An excellent example is the resident Courier typeface. Monospacing has a mechanical, block look and works extremely well for spreadsheets where multiple columns of numbers need to be aligned.
Page 184 • Always consider your audience first. For example, readers with visual problems or youngsters learning to read will respond better to larger point sizes. A conservative group of investors would be more impressed by a tradition typeface like Times Roman, while accountants may prefer Courier. •...
Page 185 7-24 Advanced Imagingbb ___________________________________...
Page 186: Chapter 8 - Maintenance
Chapter 8 - Maintenance Chapter Overview Handling the Printer Moving the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth Cleaning the Transfer Guide Area Consumable Parts ________________________________________ Maintenance 8-1...
Page 187 Notes Maintenancebb _______________________________________...
Page 188: Introduction
Introduction Your Accel-a-Writer 812 is designed for minimal maintenance. The basic requirements for keeping the printer in good working order involves little more than handling it with care and cleaning it occasionally. This chapter covers these simple tasks and provides a list of consumable parts and service information.
Page 189 • Make sure that the printer’s air vents are not covered and that the air can move freely around those areas. Also, never insert anything into the vents. • Make sure the output tray does not overfill. Overfilling can block media as it comes out of the printer and cause a jam. •...
Page 190: Moving The Printer
Moving the Printer If you move the printer farther than just across a table or room, you need to do several things to protect it. Before moving the printer: • Remove the toner cartridge and place it in the bag in which it was shipped to protect it from light.
Page 191: Cleaning The Anti-Static Teeth
Wipe the exterior with a soft, lint-free, clean cloth dampened with a neutral (without abrasives, ammonia, or chlorine) detergent. Caution: Never use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer. This may cause permanent damage to the toner cartridge or to the printer’s case. Also, never spray or pour solutions directly on the printer.
Page 192 Open the top cover by pressing the raised finger grips and lifting up and back approximately 180˚ (fig. 8.1). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST R ES ET...
Page 193 Clean any paper dust or paper residue from the anti-static teeth using the following procedure: Locate and remove the green cleaning brush inside the right side of the printer (fig. 8.2). Locate the anti-static teeth and slide the cleaning brush back and forth across them several times to remove residue (fig.
Page 194: Cleaning The Transfer Guide Area
Cleaning the Transfer Guide Area You should clean the transfer guide area when you change the toner cartridge or if you notice a deterioration in print quality. Turn the printer off. Open the top cover by pressing the raised finger grips and lifting up and back approximately 180˚.
Page 195: Consumable Parts
Consumable Parts We recommend that any service performed on your Accel-a-Writer 812 be provided through XANTÉ Customer Service while the printer is under warranty. After the initial warranty period, you have the option of purchasing an extended warranty plan. Table 10.1 lists consumable parts, their expected life, and their part numbers.
Page 196 If you do not purchase a maintenance contract and send the printer to XANTÉ for work covered under the limited warranty during the first year, you only pay shipping costs to XANTÉ (one way). After the first year, if you do not purchase the maintenance contract, you still can send the printer to XANTÉ...
Page 197 8-12 Maintenancebb _______________________________________...
Page 198: Chapter 9 - Options
Chapter 9 - Options Chapter Overview Paper Handling Options Optional Replacement Cassettes Optional 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder RAM Upgrades Installing RAM Upgrades Ethernet Upgrade Installing the Ethernet Upgrade ____________________________________________ Options 9-1...
Page 199 Notes Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
Page 200: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers the available options for your Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. These include the paper handling options— extra cassettes and the paper feeder with a 500 sheet cassette. It also includes RAM (memory) and Ethernet upgrades. Note: Be sure to check the README file included with your XANTÉ...
Page 201: Optional Replacement Cassettes
Optional Replacement Cassettes You can order optional replacement cassettes in the following sizes: 250 sheet cassettes letter multi-size (letter, legal, A4, executive, B5) 500 sheet cassettes multi-size (letter, legal, A4, executive, B5) multi-size (letter, A4, executive, B5) Note: If you use a multi-size universal cassette, you should install the universal cassette cover.
Page 202 Check the paper length and width guides (fig. 9.1). If they are set for the size media you are going to use, skip to step 3. If not, use the following procedure to reposition the guides. If the length guide is not positioned for the desired size, slide it to the right, lift it up and out.
Page 203 Replace the length guide by placing it in the slots for the desired length and sliding it to the left until it locks in place (fig. 9.2). Replace the width guide by placing it in the slots for the desired width and sliding it back until it locks in place (fig.
Page 204 Set the paper size dial to the size of the media loaded in the cassette (fig. 9.3). Then make sure the paper size indicator on the end of the cassette matches the setting. EXEC EXEC • Paper Capacity Paper Size Indicator Indicator Fig.
Page 205: Optional 500 Sheet Cassette And Feeder
Optional 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder With the addition of the optional paper feeder, a second paper cassette can be added to your printer. This provides versatility. For example, if you use both letter and executive size paper, you can load 250 sheets of letter paper in one cassette and 500 sheets of executive paper in the second one used with the feeder.
Page 206 Warning! The printer weighs approximately 43 lbs (19.4 kg) with the toner and a cassette loaded. Have someone help you lift it. With the help of someone else, align the printer over the feeder and gently lower it onto the feeder (fig. 9.4). RE AD Y MA NU AL DA TA...
Page 207 Check the paper length guide (fig. 9.5). If it is not positioned for the desired length, lift the length guide up and out. Then, place it in the slots for the desired length, making sure it seats firmly into place. Check the paper width guide (fig.
Page 208 Set the paper size dial to the size of the media loaded in the cassette (fig. 9.6). Then make sure the paper size indicator on the end of the cassette matches the setting. Adjust the paper capacity indicator for the amount of media loaded in the cassette (9.6).
Page 209: Ram Upgrades
Note: If you try to chain the two cassettes with different size media in each, you will get a PAPER OUT message when the first cassette is empty. RAM Upgrades Your Accel-a-Writer 812 comes with 16 MB of standard RAM (Random Access Memory) which can be upgraded to a maximum 64 MB.
Page 210 Use the following procedure to install the RAM upgrade. Put on the anti-static wristband following the directions on the package. Turn off your printer and disconnect the power cord and all interface cables. Open the top cover by pressing in on the raised finger grips on each side and lifting up and back approximately 180˚...
Page 211 Locate and remove the side cover securing screw located on the back of the printer just below and to the left of the interface plate (fig. 9.8). Slide the side cover toward the back of the printer (fig. 9.8). Fig. 9.8 Remove the Securing Screw and Slide the Side Cover Back 9-14 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
Page 212 Remove the side cover by lowering it and gently lifting the bottom edge up and out of the slots on the printer. Then, set the cover aside for now (fig. 9.9). Fig. 9.9 Remove the Side Cover Remove the 9 screws securing the EMI shield to the printer (fig. 9.10). Fig.
Page 213 Tilt the EMI shield down and lift the tabs at the bottom out of the slots on the printer (fig. 9.11). Then, set the shield aside for now. Fig. 9.11 Remove the EMI Shield 9-16 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
Page 214 Locate the RAM banks on the controller board (fig. 9.12). Bank 1 Bank 2 Fig. 9.12 Locate the Controller Board RAM Banks Install the RAM upgrade using the following procedure. Note: RAM banks must be filled in order, Bank 1 and then Bank 2.
Page 215 Fig. 9.13 Open the Bank Latches Tilt the SIMM to be removed forward towards you to a 45˚ angle and slide it up and out of the bank (fig. 9.14). Remove the upgrade SIMM from its protective bag. Align the new SIMM with the notched corner down and the SIMM tilted to the right at a 45˚...
Page 216 Gently push the SIMM toward the left and up to a 90˚ angle (fig. 9.14) with the controller board until the two bank latches snap in place in front. You may have to hold the two latches out while pushing the SIMM into place, and then release them.
Page 217 Replace the 9 screws securing the EMI shield (fig. 9.16). Fig. 9.16 Replace the EMI Shield Screws 9-20 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
Page 218 Replace the side cover by slipping the tabs on the bottom edge into the slots on the printer and raising the cover back up (fig. 9.17). Fig. 9.17 Replace the Side Cover ____________________________________________ Options 9-21...
Page 219: Ethernet Upgrade
Slide the side cover back into position by pushing it toward the front of the printer (fig. 9.18). Fig. 9.18 Position the Side Cover Replace the side cover screw on the back of the printer just below and to the left of the interface plate. Close the top cover.
Page 220: Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Chapter Overview Jams Preventing Jams Clearing Jams Status Messages Printer Status Messages Printer Error Messages Preliminary Troubleshooting The General Checkup Macintosh Environment Checkup PC Environment Checkup Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Print Quality Troubleshooting Calling for Technical Support Troubleshooting Information _____________________________________ Troubleshooting 10-1...
Page 221 Notes 10-2 Troubleshootingbb____________________________________...
Page 222: Introduction
Introduction Whether you are a new user of the Accel-a-Writer 812 or an old pro, this chapter can help you correct most problems encountered. It covers printer hardware starting with printer jams, followed by status messages, and a preliminary troubleshooting procedure. Then the chapter goes over miscellaneous troubleshooting and print quality issues.
Page 223: Clearing Jams
• Make sure all media is in good condition—not torn, wrinkled, curled, or damp. • Never overfill cassettes or the fold down tray. The cassettes hold approximately 250 sheets of plain or laser paper. The fold down tray holds approximately 100 sheets of laser or plain paper, 50 transparencies, 40 label sheets or up to 10 envelopes.
Page 224: Paper Pick-Up Areas
Since media jams can occur in several areas at the same time, you need to check the full paper path. Fig. 10.1 The Paper Path Note: Your printer has an automatic jam recovery feature. This means if the feature is enabled and a multiple page job jams, as long as you do not turn off the printer to remove the jam, the printer reprints the jammed page and the rest of the job.
Page 225 Check the cassette slot for jammed media. If found, gently pull the media out in the direction of the arrow in figure 10.2. R EA D Y M AN U AL D AT A AY SE LE ED TR FO R M FE O N LI N E M E N U E N T E R...
Page 226: Access Door Area
Continue checking the paper path for jams in the access door area. Access Door Area Use the following procedure to clear access door area jams. Open the top cover (fig. 10.4). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E...
Page 227 Remove the Toner cartridge and set it aside (fig. 10.5). RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE ON LIN E M EN U EN TE R TE ST R ES ET Fig.
Page 228 Open the paper access door by pulling the green lever on the left (fig. 10.6). Fig. 10.6 Open the Paper Access Door _____________________________________ Troubleshooting 10-9...
Page 229 Check the paper access door area for a jam. If found, remove the jam in one of the following ways. Remove the jam by gently pulling it out from the standard cassette slot if you can see the media in the slot and it will easily pull out (fig.
Page 230 Remove the jam gently by first moving it toward the printer and then pulling it toward you (fig. 10.8). Fig. 10.8 Remove the Jam via the Access Door Area If the media has already entered the fuser area and does not come out easily, skip to the next section, “Fuser Assembly Area.”...
Page 231: Fuser Assembly Area
Fuser Assembly Area Use the following procedure to clear fuser assembly area jams. Warning! The fuser unit can become extremely hot during printing and can cause severe burns. Do not touch this area. Check the fuser area for a jam. If found, gently pull the media out in the direction of the arrow in figure 10.9.
Page 232 Align and slide the toner cartridge back into the printer until it rests securely in place (fig. 10.10). If the cartridge is not seated correctly, the top cover will not close completely. RE AD Y M AN UA DA TA AY SE LE ED TR FO RM FE...
Page 233: Paper Exit Area
Paper Exit Area Use the following procedure to clear paper exit area jams. Open the rear cover by pressing in and pulling the latch back and down (fig. 10.11). Fig. 10.11 Open the Rear Cover 10-14 Troubleshootingbb____________________________________...
Page 234 Remove the jam using one of the following methods. If the media is not completely past the fuser area, first gently pull the media’s trailing edge loose from the fuser unit and then pull the lead edge to remove the media via the paper exit (fig.
Page 235: Status Messages
If the media is past the fuser area, press and hold down the green lever on the left to release the paper lock bar. Remove the jam by pulling the media’s trailing edge down in the direction of the arrow in figure 10.13, and then release the green lever.
Page 236 The power to the printer has been turned ACCEL-A-WRITER on and the printer is coming up to full power before beginning to initialize. Manual feed is selected and B5 media is FEED B5 selected and needs to be loaded into the printer.
Page 237 The printer is processing a job, PROCESSING preparing it to print. The printer is on line and ready to READY/IDLE accept a print job. The printer is completing a print job and READY/PRINTING ready to accept a new job to begin processing.
Page 238: Printer Service Messages
Printer Service Messages You may see one of the following messages occasionally which indicates a mechanical issue requiring a service call. Be sure to make a note of the message before calling. The fuser unit needs attention. SERVICE A The laser diode, scanning mirror, or SERVICE B scanning motor needs attention.
Page 239: Macintosh Environment Checkup
Macintosh Environment Checkup In a Macintosh environment, if you experience printing problems, other than quality ones, the following quick checkup may provide an easy, fast solution. • Make sure all LocalTalk cabling and transformer boxes are connected correctly. If there are any open sockets, close them with terminating resistors.
Page 240: Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting This section covers miscellaneous troubleshooting except for print quality. Print quality is covered in the next section. § The printer powers on, but no start-up page prints. Possible Solutions: • The start-up page option may not be enabled. To check this, press the Menu key until SETUP:MISC appears in the display window.
Page 241 § The printer powers up, but I cannot print from my application. Possible Solutions: • Make sure all cables are connected and seated properly. • Make sure the printer is on line. The On Line key LED should be lit and the display window should read READY/IDLE or READY/PRINTING.
Page 242 • Make sure the paper stop on the output tray is adjusted for legal, not letter size output. § When I send a file to be printed, page after page of text prints and the type looks like a program listing. Possible Solutions: •...
Page 243 § When downloading a font or PostScript file using System 7, the Macintosh displays the message, “Looking for LaserWriter...” and then “Cannot find printer on chooser.” displays. Possible Solutions: • Open the System Folder and view by icon. • Open the Extensions folder and view by icon. •...
Page 244: Print Quality Troubleshooting
• Reboot the printer and your host. Try selecting the Accel-a-Writer 812 from the Chooser again. Print Quality Troubleshooting This section covers print quality troubleshooting. For other general troubleshooting matters, see the previous section “Miscellaneous Troubleshooting.” § The solid black print is washed out. Possible Solutions: •...
Page 245 § Vertical banding on images occurs when printing. Possible Solutions: • Use a new toner cartridge, not a refilled toner cartridge. • Clean the printer. See chapter 8, “Maintenance,” for details. • Remove the toner cartridge and redistribute the toner. See “Redistributing Toner” in chapter 6 for details.
Page 246 • Replace the media with new media, making sure it meets all the requirements in the “Media Handling” section of chapter 6. § Marks on the page occur in the same vertical location but staggered in the horizontal direction. Possible Solutions: •...
Page 247: Calling For Technical Support
§ Under Windows, character spacing is altered, changing pagination when printing a document at a resolution that is different than the resolution defined when it was created. Possible Solution: • Make sure you select a resolution in your application that is available in your printer. Calling for Technical Support You can solve most printer problems by following the suggestions in this chapter.
Page 248: Xanté Phone Support
If you have the troubleshooting information available when you call, it helps our technicians serve you more quickly. You also have a choice of phone, fax, or bulletin board support. XANTÉ Phone Support Before you call for support, be sure to gather the information listed in the previous section, “Troubleshooting Information.”...
Page 249 10-30 Troubleshootingbb____________________________________...
Page 250: Appendix A-Supported Hp Pcl 5 And Hp-Gl 7475A Commands
Appendix A Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands ________ Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands A-1...
Page 251 Notes A-2 Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commandsbb _______...
Page 252 Introduction Your printer comes configured with PostScript as the current printer language mode. If you use the printer with the serial or parallel interfaces and send HP PCL 5 files in addition to PostScript files, you may want to set the printer to AIS (Automatic Interface Switching) mode.
Page 253 <p1> This refers to parameter 1. This value is numeric. <p1> can have an optional ‘+’ or ‘-’, and integers between ‘0’ and ‘9’ can include a decimal point and additional integers to the right of the point for fractional values. <c1>...
Page 254 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Page Layout Commands Set Orientation Portrait <esc>&l0O Landscape <esc>&l1O Set Page Length # of lines <esc>&l#P Set Top Margin # of lines <esc>&l#E Set Text Length # of lines <esc>&l#F Set Perf Skip Mode <esc>&l0L <esc>&l1L Set Left Margin # of columns <esc>&a#L...
Page 255 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Raster Graphics Resolution # of dots per inch <esc>*t#R (75, 100, 150, or 300) Start Graphics Left-most position <esc>*r0A Current cursor position <esc>*r1A Transfer # of rows <esc>*b#W <data> End Graphics <esc>*rB Advanced Graphics Horizontal Rule/Pattern # of dots <esc>*c#A Size...
Page 256 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Macro Commands Macro ID Macro ID # <esc>&f#Y Macro Control Start macro <esc>&f0X Stop macro <esc>&f1X Execute macro <esc>&f2X Call macro <esc>&f3X Enable overlay <esc>&f4X Disable overlay <esc>&f5X Delete macros <esc>&f6X Delete all temporary macros <esc>&f7X Delete macro ID <esc>&f8X Make temporary...
Page 257 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Font Management Font ID Font ID # <esc>*c#D Character Code ASCII code # (decimal) <esc>*c#E Font and Character Control Delete all fonts <esc>*c0F Delete all temporary fonts <esc>*c1F Delete last font ID specified <esc>*c2F Delete last font ID & <esc>*c3F character code Make temporary font...
Page 258 HP-GL 7475A Command Syntax The following abbreviations are used in the HP-GL emulation command syntax. for character format for decimal format; -128.0000 to +127.9999 for integer format; -32 768 to +32 767 [sd]for scaled decimal format; -32 768.0000 to +32 767.9999 Supported HP-GL 7475A Commands The following commands (instructions) are supported by the HP-GL emulation.
Page 259 Absolute direction run[d], rise[d] Digitize point Relative direction run[d], rise[d] Define label terminator c[c] Edge rectangle absolute X[i/sd], Y[i/sd] Edge rectangle relative X[i/sd], Y[i/sd] Edge wedge radius[i/sd], start angle[i], sweep angle[i], (,chord angle[i]) Fill type type[i] (,spacing[sd] (angle[i])) Input e,s, and p masks e[i] (,s[i] (,p[i])) Initialize Input P1 and P2...
Page 260 Output commanded position and pen status [i/sd return] Output digitized point and pen status [i return] Output error [i return] Output factors [i return] Output hard-clip limits [i return] Output identification [c return] Output options [i return] Output P1 and P2 [i return] Output status [i return]...
Page 261 Pen thickness thickness[d] Pen up (X[i/sd], Y[i/sd] (, . . .) Shade rectangle absolute X[i/sd], Y[i/sd] Rotate coordinate system n[i] Shade rectangle relative X[i/sd], Y[i/sd] Select alternate character set Scale [i], X [i], Y [i], Y Absolute character set width[d], height[d] Absolute character slant (from vertical) tan [d] Symbol mode...
Page 262 Select velocity v v[d] Shade wedge radius[i/sd], start angle[i], sweep angle[i] (,chord angle[i]) X-axis tick Y-axis tick ________ Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands A-13...
Page 263 A-14 Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commandsbb _______...
Page 264: Appendix B-Application Notes
Appendix B Application Notes ____________________________________ Application Notes B-1...
Page 265 Notes B-2 Application Notesbb ___________________________________...
Page 266: In A Macintosh Environment
Introduction This appendix provides some helpful information and hints on working with some of today’s most popular applications. Adobe FreeHand FreeHand is one of today’s most popular illustration programs. The XANTÉ Utilities disk includes special printer description files to use with FreeHand.
Page 267 Click the Change... button in the Print Dialog Box. The Print Options window appears with four pop-up menus, Printer Type, Paper Size, Optimized Screen, and Transfer Function. Select the Printer Type box and hold the mouse button down. A list of printers appears. Locate the Accel-a-Writer 812 listing.
Page 268 FreeHand 4.0: Use the following procedure to change to the required PPD. Choose Print from the File Menu. Click Print... in the lower left corner (not the upper right) of the Print Dialog Box. The Print Options window appears. Click Select PPD... A list of printers appears. Locate the Accel-a-Writer 812 listing.
Page 269 Click Print to send the job to the printer. QuarkXPress QuarkXPress is a popular layout program. The XANTÉ Utilities disk includes special printer description files to use with QuarkXPress. You need to install the file required according to the program’s version and the environment you work in.
Page 270 Also, resolution plays a role in selecting lpi. A high lpi, such as 105, will produce better output at a higher resolution such as 1200 x 1200 dpi. For more information on lpi selection, see Chapter 7, “Advanced Imaging.” When printing tiff images, select the image, then go to Style and select “Other Screen.”...
Page 271 If you have another version, check the application documentation for details on selecting the PPD. PageMaker 4.2: After you install the PPD file for your version of PageMaker, use the following procedure to select the desired PPD file. Open your PageMaker document. Choose Print from the File menu.
Page 272: Autocad 12 For Postscript
AutoCAD 12 for PostScript AutoCAD is an engineering design package. This section covers how to configure AutoCAD to print to your Accel-a-Writer 812 printer and once that is done, how to print from AutoCAD. Note: If your version of AutoCAD does not support PostScript, you may select the HP-GL 7475A printer description file.
Page 273: Printing From Autocad 12
Select the port the printer is connected to, serial or parallel. Enter the address of the port you selected or press the Enter key if there is no change. Check over your device location, and if you are satisfied, press the Enter key for no changes.
Page 274 Select Plot from the File menu. The Plot Configuration window appears (fig. B.1). Plot Configuration Paper Size and Orientation Device and Default Information AccelaWriter Inches Size... User Device and Default Selection... Pen Parameters Plot Area 16.50 By 10.50 Pen Assignment... Optimization... Scale, Rotation and Origin Additional Parameters Rotation and Origin...
Page 275 Now you are ready for plotting your document to the Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. Refer to your AutoCAD manual for further details on printing from AutoCAD. AutoCAD Tip: To make the Accel-a-Writer 812 the default printer so that you do not need to select it each time you open a document, use the following procedure.
Page 276: Multiad Creator
MultiAd Creator The Accel-a-Writer 812 PPD should be placed in the PPD folder in the MultiAd Creator folder. ____________________________________ Application Notes B-13...
Page 277 B-14 Application Notesbb ___________________________________...
Page 278: Appendix C-Warranty Information
Appendix C Warranty Information _________________________________ Warranty Information C-1...
Page 279 Notes C-2 Warranty Infromationbb ________________________________...
Page 280: Limited Warranty
Introduction This appendix includes your printer warranty and related consumables information. Limited Warranty XANTÉ Corporation warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase of the Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. In case of defect, XANTÉ...
Page 281: Effect Of Consumables On Warranty
Effect of Consumables on Warranty We recommend you use only XANTÉ parts and consumables in your Accel-a-Writer 812 printer. To order parts and consumables from XANTÉ call Customer Support at 800-926-8393 in the US and Canada, at 95-800-926-8393 in Mexico, or 334-342-4846 elsewhere. Your warranty and maintenance contracts are not affected by using non-XANTÉ...
Page 282: Glossary
Glossary ___________________________________________ Glossary G-1...
Page 283 Notes Glossarybb __________________________________________...
Page 284 Glossary AppleTalk Network In the context of this manual, multiple computers and/or peripheral devices which are connected and adhere to the AppleTalk communication protocol. 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.
Page 285 Control Protocol A method of controlling the flow of data between computer devices, either hardware (DTR/DSR) or software (XON/XOFF). Also called “handshaking” or “transmission protocol.” Default Settings The values or settings which are preset on a computer system or printer for power up operation. Most default settings may be changed by the user through applications, utilities, printer commands, or the front panel.
Page 286: Factory Default Settings
Factory Default Settings Settings programmed in at the factory, such as PostScript as the default mode. These settings can be changed through applications, utilities, printer commands, and the printer’s front panel. See also Default Settings. Family The group name of the typeface, which identifies the typeface’s distinctive shape.
Page 287 Handshaking The procedure used to control how data is sent between devices. For example, in serial communication, you can choose either DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF protocol to control the data flow. See also Flow Control Conflict. Hard Disk A disk made of magnetic material and sealed into a drive or cartridge.
Page 288 Landscape Orientation When the print runs across the wide direction of the page. The term comes from painting when artists paint “landscapes” across the wide dimension of the canvas. See also Portrait Orientation. Mode In this manual, mode is another term for a printer control language such as PostScript or the HP–GL 7475A and HP PCL 5 emulations.
Page 289 Persistent Parameters Printer parameters which last even if the printer is turned off and then on again. For example, the PostScript parameter dostartpage specifies whether the start-up page prints when the printer is turned on. If this option is on or enabled, the page prints when the printer is turned on.
Page 290 Printer Driver A printer driver is a file that enables the application program to communicate with the printer. On the Accel-a-Writer 812, usually the printer driver is installed within an application program. On Macintosh setups, the driver is the LaserWriter icon selected in the Chooser and is installed with the system.
Page 291 RS-232 An interface which transmits data in serial mode. RS-232C has five user-defined parameters: baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and protocol. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. Pronounced “SKUH-zee.” For example, your Accel-a-Writer 812 features a SCSI interface port through which you can chain multiple external hard disks.
Page 292 Start-up Page A page which automatically prints when the printer is turned on unless the option is disabled. This page provides basis printer information such as its name, the current emulation, baud rate, RAM, page count, resolution, flow control and hard disk setup. Transmission Protocol See Protocol.
Page 293 G-12 Glossarybb __________________________________________...
Page 294: Index
AutoCAD B-9 Index FreeHand, Macintosh B-3 FreeHand, PC B-3 PageMaker, Macintosh B-7 PageMaker, PC B-7 QuarkXPress, Macintosh B-6 Symbols QuarkXPress, PC B-6 <c1>, HP PCL A-4 Applications. See Individual applica- <cc>, HP PCL A-3 tions <cn>, HP PCL A-4 Non-PostScript 1-7 <data>, HP PCL A-4 Auto tray switch 5-6, 6-15 <esc>, HP PCL A-3...
Page 295 Serial 2-26 Cautions Shielded iv Adhesives 6-5 Thin coaxial, 10Base2 2-30 Cleaning the printer 8-6 Troubleshooting 10-19, 10-20 Downloading fonts 3-10, 4-15 UTP, 10BaseT 2-30 Fuser unit 6-5 CAD/CAE 1-7 Hard disk 2-37 Calibration technology 7-10 Hard disks 2-36, 2-37 Cancel job Inks 6-5 Reset key 5-7...
Page 296 Printer-host distance 2-3 Phone number 10-29 Serial 2-3, 2-28 Settings 2-28, 5-8, 10-20 Troubleshooting 10-20 D.PS, Control-D file 4-6 Windows 6-32 Data bits, factory default 2-28 Configuration, menu structure 5-8 Data LED 5-5 Consumables C-3 Defaults, factory 5-11 Warranty effects C-4 Density, adjusting 6-22 Contrasts, scanned images 7-6 Density menu 5-11, 5-15, 6-22...
Page 297 End-of-file marker 4-6, 5-14 Transceivers, illustration of 2-30 Engine UTP, 10BaseT 2-30 Error 5-5 Ethernet troubleshooting 10-19 Service E, service message 10-19 Ethernet upgrade 9-22 Speed 1-7 EtherTalk 9-22 Enhanced screening 1-8 Zone name 2-34 Enter key 5-7 EtherTalk menu 5-19 Selecting menus 5-7 Enable menu 5-20 Selecting options 5-7...
Page 298 Feed <page size>, status message 10- Font menu, PCL5 5-21, 5-23 Illustration of 5-24 Feed B5, status message 10-17 Number menu 5-23, 5-24 Feeder, installing 9-8 Source menu 5-23, 5-24 Firmware, version 2-21 Sym Set menu 5-23, 5-25 First job, status message 5-4, 10-17 Font Page menu, PCL5 5-21, 5-25 Flow control 2-28, 2-29 Fonts 7-16...
Page 299 Formula 7-3 Macintosh 2-37 PC 2-39 PC file 2-39 Initializing, status message 5-4, 10- Halftone Calibration Technology 7-6 Halftones Installing Resolution 7-5 500 sheet cassette 9-8 Scanning 7-5 Cassette feeder 9-8 Handling the printer 8-3 Ethernet upgrade 9-22 Hard disk RAM 9-12 Caution 2-12, 2-37, 6-19 Interface menu 5-10...
Page 300 Legal size 10-22 Factory default 5-11 Output tray 8-4 Laser beam, warning iv Overloading 2-15, 2-19 LaserWriter driver 10-20, 10-24 Paper exit area 10-14 LaserWriter icon 3-4 Paper path 10-5 Leading edge of media 6-7 Paper pick-up areas 10-5 LEDs 5-4 Preventing 10-3 Data LED 5-5 Recovery, automatic 10-5...
Page 301 Temperature 2-3 Options 5-14 Weight capacity 2-3 Manual feed Fold down tray 6-14 Levels of gray 7-3 Media sizes 5-11, 5-14 PCL5 5-22 Printer Icon LED 5-5 QuarkXPress B-6 Manual LED 5-5 LPR menu 5-15 Manuals LTALK menu 5-15 Conventions 1-5 Copyright iii Notice iii Overview, user's guide 1-3...
Page 302 Testing 6-7 EtherTalk 9-22 Textured 6-5 No EP-Cart, status message 10-17 To avoid 6-5 No EP-Cart 10-17 Upper limit mark 2-19 Number menu, PCL5 5-23, 5-24 Media handling 6-3 Numeric values Storage 6-3 Changing 5-7 Transparencies 6-15 Increasing 5-7 Memory Lowering 5-7 Complex files 9-12 RAM 1-8...
Page 303 Replacement cassettes 9-4 Paper Scrolling through 5-7 Coated 6-5 SCSI hard disk 1-8 Curl 6-5 Selecting 5-7 Fanning 2-15, 2-18 SIMMs 9-12 Feeder source 6-7, 6-11 Source menu, PCL5 5-24 Fold down tray 6-11 Stop Bits menu, RS232 5-19 Laser 6-4 Sym Set menu, PCL5 5-25 Leading edge 6-7, 6-9 TCP/IP support 1-8...
Page 304 12, 10-14 Line Wrap menu 5-21, 5-23 Illustration of 10-5 Lines/Inch menu 5-21, 5-22 Parallel Orient menu 5-21, 5-23 Interface 2-25 Phone numbers Port 2-22, 2-25 Bulletin board 10-29 When to use 2-25 Technical support 10-29 Parallel menu 5-15, 5-19 PICT, scanned images 7-6 Enable menu 5-19, 5-20 Pitch 7-20...
Page 305 Character spacing 10-28 Printer fonts, Macintosh Gray, levels of 7-3 Downloader 5.0.4 3-10 Light images 10-25 Downloading 3-10 Line screens 7-3 Printer fonts, PC Marks, vertical and horizontal 10- Downloading 4-15 Printer Icon LEDs 5-5 Scanner resolutions 7-3, 7-5 Manual LED 5-5 Troubleshooting 10-25 Tray Select key 5-6 Variables 6-3, 6-30...
Page 306 Application notes B-6 RJ-45 2-31 Line screen 7-6 RJ-ll 2-23 Resolution B-7 RS232 menu 5-15, 5-17 Scanned images 7-6 Baud Rate menu 5-17, 5-18 Screen frequency B-6 Data Bits menu 5-17, 5-19 Enable menu 5-17, 5-18 Flow Cntl menu 5-17 FlowCntl menu 5-18 RAM 1-8 Illustration of 5-17...
Page 307 Connecting to 2-28 Order of installation 9-17 Serial Sizes 9-12 Interface 2-25 Static electricity 9-12 Port 2-22, 2-25 Simultaneous interfacing 1-8 Simultaneously active 1-8 Software, proprietary iii Serial cable 2-27 Source menu, PCL5 5-23, 5-24 Null-modem 2-26 Spacing, character 7-22 Pin-outs 2-27 Start-up page 2-20 Serial communications...
Page 308 Resetting job 10-18 Timeout Test print 10-18 End-of-file marker 5-14 Toner low 10-18 Timeout menu 5-11, 5-14 Waiting 10-18 Factory default 5-14 Warming up 10-18 Options 5-14 Stop Bits menu Toner RS232 5-17, 5-19 Low, status message 10-18 Surge protector 2-20 Redistribute 2-13, 6-19, 6-21 SYM SET menu, PCL5 5-23, 5-25 Settling 6-19, 6-24...
Page 309 To avoid 6-5 PostScript error 3-10 Transparent strip Power cord 2-20, 10-19 Cleaning 6-26 Power source 10-19 Illustration of 6-26 Power up 2-20 Tray chaining 6-15 Preliminary 10-19 Media size 9-12 Print quality 10-25 Paper feeder 6-15 Safety information iv Selecting 6-15 Screen fonts 10-20 Tray Select key 5-6, 6-10...
Page 310 User's guide 2-4 Warnings Conventions 1-5 Clearing jams 10-12 Overview 1-3 Fuser unit 10-12 Utilities Laser beam iv Macintosh 1-8 Lifting the printer 9-9 Macintosh installation 3-6 Printer weight 2-7, 9-9 PC 1-8 Warranty 1-10, C-3 PC installation 4-3 Windows 4-7, 6-32 Utilities disk Changing communications 6-32 Macintosh 3-6...
Page 311 Downloads folder 3-7 Initialize Disk.ps 3-7 Parmdump.ps 3-7 Readme.1st file 3-6 Sysparm.ps 3-7 Utilities folder 3-6 XANTÉ Utilities, PC ADOBEPS.DRV 4-4 INITDSK.PS 4-6 Main directory 4-4 PARMDUMP.PS 4-6 PS_Files directory 4-5 README.1ST 4-4 README.WRI 4-4 SET_IP.PS 4-6 SETZONE.PS 4-6 STARTPG.OFF 4-6 STARTPG.ON 4-6 SYSPARMS.PS 4-6 XTAW81211.PPD 4-5...
Page 312 _______________________________________________ Index I-19...

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Installation

Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup

Chapter 4 - PC Setup

Chapter 5 - Configuration

Chapter 6 - Routine Operations

Chapter 7 - Advanced Imaging

Chapter 8 - Maintenance

Chapter 9 - Options

Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting

Appendix A-Supported HP PCL 5 and HP-GL 7475A Commands

Appendix B-Application Notes

Appendix C-Warranty Information

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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