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  • Page 1 Elite XL User’s Manual ECHNOLOGIES...
  • Page 2 GCC Technologies or from an Authorized GCC Technologies dealer. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER SAFETY: This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Quick Start Quick Start Elite XL printer setup Quick Start Macintosh software configuration Quick Start IBM PC and compatible software configuration Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL Unpacking the printer The Elite XL Configuration Page Choosing a location for the printer...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 2 Introduction to the Elite XL front panel Front panel (LCD) display window Front panel status LEDs Front panel function keys The Elite XL menu system The Elite XL front panel ... 2-1 ... 2-1 On Line LED ...
  • Page 5 Pages Paper Source Destination Options Saving print files (LaserWriter 8) Selecting the Elite XL printer driver Printing documents using the Elite XL printer driver Selecting Page Setup options (Elite XL driver) Paper option Reduce or Enlarge Orientation Printer Effects ... 3-1 ...
  • Page 6 ... 3-20 Destination ... 3-21 Paper Source ... 3-21 Printing with the Custom option ... 3-24 XL... 3-25 Using the Elite XL with Windows and ... 4-4 Paper Source ... 4-4 Paper Size ... 4-5 Edge-to-edge printing ... 4-5 Orientation ...
  • Page 7 Windows 95 Using a GCC printer with Windows 95 Windows 95 printing software overview Installing a PPD for your GCC printer Before starting ... 4-13 Installing Windows 95 printing software Exploring the Properties dialog box Printing a Windows 95 test page...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 5 Introduction Installing GCC QuickDraw GX PostScript printer drivers Choosing a GX printer driver (creating a printer icon) Configuring a desktop printer QuickDraw GX Page Setup (GX aware applications) QuickDraw GX Print dialog box (GX aware applications) Page Setup and Print dialog boxes (unadopted applications)
  • Page 9 Additional LaserWriter Utility functions File menu functions Utilities menu Downloading Type 1 fonts from Windows Using an external hard disk with the Elite XL Initializing an external hard disk Initializing hard disks from a Macintosh Initializing hard disks from a PC...
  • Page 10 Macintosh font problems PostScript problems PCL problems Front panel messages Clearing paper jams Poor quality output Appendixes Elite XL specifications Paper specifications and recommendations Upgrading the printer’s Configuring optional sheet feeders PCL: additional information Interface connections and pinouts Radio and television interference...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    AMD29040 RISC processor running at a blazing 50MHz! Multiple resolution printing All Elite XL models deliver 600 dot per inch (dpi), and 300 dpi “draft” mode printing for fast proofing. Additionally, the Elite XL1208 and 1208S models print at 1200 dpi.
  • Page 12 SCSI interface All Elite XL’s come standard with a built-in SCSI port for attachment of hard drives allowing additional font storage. All Elite XL printers may also be upgraded to allow for the installation of an internal hard drive. Flexible paper handling The Elite XL offers an excellent set of paper handling options and the software to effortlessly control them.

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    Elite XL PPD. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on each Macintosh that will use the printer. You are now set to print to the Elite XL from a Macintosh. Turn to Chapter 3, “Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh,” for more information.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Ibm Pc And Compatible Software Configuration

    4. Repeat steps 1-3 on each PC that will use the printer. The Elite XL is now set to print from an IBM PC or compatible. Turn to Chapter 4, “Using the Elite XL with a PC,” for more information.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Elite Xl

    Save all packing materials and shipping boxes in case you ever need to transport the printer and toner cartridge. In addition to the contents of the Elite XL box, you will need the appropriate cables to connect your computer to the printer. The Elite XL offers LocalTalk, serial (RS-422), and Centronics (parallel) interfaces as standard.

  • Page 16: The Elite Xl Configuration Page

    1-2 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL Each Elite XL package includes a Configuration Page. It was printed on your printer, at GCC’s manufacturing facility, prior to shipment. The configuration page displays the software and hardware versions of the printer, factory default settings, and the hardware configuration of your Elite XL.

  • Page 17: Choosing A Location For The Printer

    Choosing a location for the printer Choosing a location for the printer Place the Elite XL on a flat, level surface in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and areas where the air temperature and humidity can vary. Do not place objects on top of the printer.

  • Page 18: Installing Or Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Important toner cartridge reordering note: model, use either part number AC15246 or AC15616 when reordering toner. If you are using a 16 ppm Elite XL model, use only part number AC15616 when reordering toner. (See page J-1 for ordering information.) To install or replace a toner cartridge: 1.
  • Page 19 Remove the sheet by pulling it downwards. Do not remove the sheet by pulling it upwards. This will lift the protective flap, allowing light into the cartridge which could cause damage to the photosensitive drum. Protective flap, do not lift Setting up the Elite XL...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL 5. Distribute the toner. Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently shake it back and forth a few times, to distribute the toner evenly through the cartridge. 6. Remove the toner seal tape from the toner cartridge.
  • Page 21 The cleaning paper removes any buildup of toner on the rollers inside the printer. If you are installing a toner cartridge into a new printer for the first time you will not need to use the cleaning paper. However, you should use the cleaning paper after all subsequent toner cartridge replacements.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL To use the cleaning paper: 1. Switch on the printer. 2. Open the multipurpose feeder. The multipurpose feeder folds down to a 45º angle. 3. Place the cleaning paper into the multipurpose feeder.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Print Density

    (See the following section for information about the Print Density Dial.) Low toner sensor The Elite XL contains a low toner sensor that will cause a low toner warning message to be displayed on the Elite XL front panel display window. When the warning is displayed, there is approximately enough toner left to print 70 “normal”...

  • Page 24: Using The Tabloid/A3 Universal Paper Tray

    1-10 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL All models of the Elite XL come standard with a Tabloid/A3 Universal paper tray that can hold 250 sheets of 20 lb copier-type paper up to 11.69 x 17 inches long. Examine the paper tray to familiarize yourself with its components and adjustments.
  • Page 25 4. Insert the paper tray into the printer. The paper tray inserted directly into the Elite XL’s built-in tray slot is always referred to as Tray 1 in both Macintosh and PC printing software menus and dialog boxes.

  • Page 26: Using The Multipurpose Feeder

    Chapter 1 Using the multipurpose feeder NOTE: Please see the informa- tion in the Elite XL release notes pertaining to oversized printing. 1-12 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL The multipurpose feeder holds up to 50 sheets of 20 lb. copier-type paper, 5 envelopes, 30 transparencies, 30 sheets of label stock or 25 postcards.
  • Page 27 Using the multipurpose feeder 2. Pull out the feeder tray extension. 3. Adjust the paper guides. Slide the guides so that they match the width of the paper you are using. 4. Insert paper (or other media). Setting up the Elite XL 1-13...

  • Page 28: Installing The Multipurpose Feeder Extension Plate

    Insert envelopes (use short edge feed) with the flap up and the top edge on the left as you face the front of the printer. The Elite XL comes with an extension plate for the multipurpose feeder. The extension plate should be used if you plan to output multiple sheets of Legal, Tabloid, A3, or B4 size paper.
  • Page 29 (Fig. 1). The hook should slip under the front edge of the feeder tray extension (Fig. 2). Figure 1 Small Tab Multipurpose feeder (extension tray) Figure 1 Hook Multipurpose feeder (extension tray) Slot Multipurpose feeder (main section) Setting up the Elite XL 1-15...

  • Page 30: Opening The Paper Output Tray

    After pages are printed, they are deposited into the output tray on top of the printer. The Elite XL paper output tray can efficiently handle paper sizes up to 12 inches long. For longer paper the tray can be extended.
  • Page 31 18.75 inches long. Tray full sensor Elite XL 16ppm printers include a “tray full” sensor that halts printing when the paper output tray is full. To continue printing, remove the stack of paper from the tray.

  • Page 32: Connecting Power To The Elite Xl

    Plug the power cord into the socket located on the back of the printer then plug the cord into the wall outlet. Switch on the printer using the OFF/ON switch located on the left side of the printer.

  • Page 33: Elite Xl Interface Connections

    LocalTalk and RS-422 serial interfaces share the same 8-pin mini-DIN port. Also, all models include an Ethernet interface . With the Elite XL’s all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simulta- neously active, which means you can print through more than one interface at a time.

  • Page 34: Localtalk Connection

    LocalTalk connection 1-20 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL The Elite XL works with all AppleTalk-compatible networks. It connects to an AppleTalk network using the LocalTalk cable system. GCC Tech- nologies offers the LocalTalk-compatible PhoneNET Connector Kit (pictured below). See Appendix J, “Ordering information.”...
  • Page 35 3. Connect one LocalTalk connector box to the printer port on the Macintosh. The printer port is on the back of the Macintosh, it is identified by an icon of a printer. 4. Connect the LocalTalk boxes together with one of the LocalTalk cables.

  • Page 36: Centronics (Parallel) Connection

    In order to send PostScript jobs that use Binary Communications Protocol to the Elite XL Parallel port, the port must set to PostScript only. If it is set to Auto switch, the PostScript Binary Communications Protocol will be interpreted as PCL and your document will not print properly.

  • Page 37: Ethernet Network Connection

    (See page 2-7 for information on configuring the port.) Ethernet network connection Elite XL’s that include an Ethernet network interface card can print over Ethernet networks that use the EtherTalk network protocol. EtherTalk is Apple’s name for the AppleTalk network protocol running over Ethernet cabling.
  • Page 38 58 cable to connect one node to the next. There can be up to 30 nodes, and there must also be a 50 ohm terminator at each end of the line. The following illustration shows the Elite XL connected to Thin Coax cabling along with the two adjacent nodes.

  • Page 39: Direct Ethernet Connection

    Macintosh or IBM PC and compatibles) with Ethernet we strongly recommend that you use the 10BASE-2 connection introduced on the previous page. In most cases, the Elite XL will be connected to a Macintosh. Some third-party EtherTalk networking cards for IBM PCs and compatibles, containing the connector types detailed in the following sections, are also available.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Terminator (see step 3) BNC “T” connector (see step 2) 1-26 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL Elite XL 10BASE-2 connector RG-58 cable (see steps 5,6) AAUI to Thin Coax media adapter/tranceiver (self- terminating) Option 2 - BNC to BNC connection...
  • Page 41 To connect the Elite XL to a computer with a BNC connector: 50 ohm Terminator (see step 4) BNC “T” connector (see step 2) 1. Switch off the computer and printer. 2. Attach one of the BNC “T” connectors to the BNC connector on the Elite XL.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Macintosh Ethertalk Software

    Network card status LEDs 1-28 Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL In order for print data to be transmitted to the Elite XL via Ethernet, the Macintosh needs to be configured for communication over Ethernet. To configure the Macintosh for Ethernet communication: 1.

  • Page 43: The Elite Xl Front Panel

    The front panel status LEDs indicate the following: On Line LED The On Line LED is solid when the Elite XL is ready to receive data and print. When the printer is first turned on the On Line LED will flash, indicating that the printer is initializing.

  • Page 44: Paper Led

    For more information, see “Front panel messages” starting on page 6-8. The On Line key is used to set the printer either on line or off line. If you want to access the front panel menu system, the printer must be placed off line.

  • Page 45: Form Feed/Continue Key

    Supplies Form Feed command (when necessary) for PCL5 print jobs. Some applications send all the data for a PCL 5 job to the printer, except for the command that tells the printer to feed paper. Press the On Line key (the On Line LED begins to flash indicating that the printer is waiting to go off line) and then press the Form Feed/Continue key to print the PCL 5 job.

  • Page 46: Menu Key

    Enter key to continue the reset operation. The Menu key enables access to the Elite XL menu system. To access the menu system, the printer must be off line. To take the printer off line, press the On Line key.

  • Page 47: Keys

    The settings are: English, Français and Deutsch. Print Help Page The Help Page menu enables you to print a chart of the Elite XL menu system. Press the Enter key to print the flow chart. The Help Page menu is not available when the PS/PCL Sensing submenu item is set to PCL Only (see page 2-7).
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 The Elite XL front panel • AppleTalk Name: displays the AppleTalk name of the printer. • Page Count: displays the total number of pages printed. • RAM Installed: displays the amount of RAM in the printer •...

  • Page 49: Paper Handling

    The printing process is somewhat faster when Jam Recovery is set to Disabled. Enabled and Disabled. If enabled, the Elite XL prints from another paper tray when the paper tray specified by the print job is empty or has the wrong size paper.

  • Page 50: Emulations

    Note: The Elite XL’s auto-sensing and auto-switching features enable the printer to automatically sense and switch between a PostScript print job and a PCL print job. If you print using both PostScript and PCL, set the PS/PCL Sensing submenu to Auto switch.
  • Page 51 Determines whether the Cancel/Reset key Cancel is able to cancel the printing process. Start Determines if the Elite XL start page will Page print each time the printer is switched on. Wait Sets the amount of time the printer waits...
  • Page 52 (form feed) to determine the end-of-line indicator. 2-10 Chapter 2 The Elite XL front panel Settings Range from 1 – n Range from 0.44 to 99.99 (in increments of 0.01). The default is 10.00.

  • Page 53: Interfaces

    RS422 Determines which flow control Flow Ctrl. protocol will be used by the RS-422 serial port. The Elite XL menu system Settings Notes LocalTalk and RS422 If you change the 8-pin serial setting,you must restart the printer.

  • Page 54: Info

    9. Energy Save – The Energy Save menu enables you to set a time interval after which, the Elite XL will drop down into its low energy consumption mode. The options are Disabled, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours.

  • Page 55: Software Installation

    Software Installation Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh The Elite XL software for the Macintosh is provided on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM. The installer places all of the Elite XL printing software onto your startup disk (the startup disk is the hard disk that contains ™...
  • Page 56 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files. However, the format (4) used for these PPDs is not compatible with older versions of some important applica- tions. Therefore, the Elite XL software also includes printer description files (format 3) for these older applications.
  • Page 57 Elite XL xx.PDF (Printer Description File) This is the PostScript printer description file for QuarkXPress later. This file contains Elite XL-specific information for paper sizes. Copy this file into the folder where the QuarkXPress application resides. Elite XL xx.MPD (Manhattan Graphics Printer Description) This extension is the PostScript printer description file for Ready,Set,Go! versions 5.0 or later.

  • Page 58: The Elite Xl Printer Drivers

    1). It offers paper handling options not available with LaserWriter 8 (see “Paper Source” on page 3-21). The Elite XL driver is also provided in the event that a particular application that you may be using is not fully compatible with LaserWriter 8.
  • Page 59 Elite XL (model, memory, paper sizes, paper trays, etc.). After the process is finished, the Chooser reappears and with an icon placed next to the Elite XL name. Also, notice that “Setup” has had an ellipsis (…) added to it – contains user-selectable functions.
  • Page 60 Paper Sizes – This pop-up menu enables you to select the page sizes that will be displayed in the Paper menu of the Page Setup dialog box. The default is U.S. and International, which causes all Elite XL paper sizes to be displayed. If you typically print on either standard U.S.

  • Page 61: Printing Documents Using The Laserwriter 8 Printer Driver

    The LaserWriter 8 driver makes a copy of the document you are printing before sending it to the Elite XL. The copy is temporarily saved onto the Startup disk. Therefore, the Startup disk must contain free space equal to the size of the document or you will receive an error.
  • Page 62 Paper The Elite XL paper sizes are accessed through the Paper pop-up menu. The default paper size is US Letter Edge to Edge. To change the paper size, click the Paper pop-up menu, drag the pointer to the desired paper size, and release the mouse button.

  • Page 63: Selecting Page Setup Options (Laserwriter 8)

    Selecting Page Setup options (LaserWriter 8) ® ® for New York Helvetica for Geneva Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh 3-9 Courier for Monaco...

  • Page 64: Paper Source

    Tray 2 and (for 16ppm models) a third tray, named Tray 3; these selections will be dimmed if you do not have the appropriate optional lower sheet feeder installed. See Appendix I for information about Elite XL sheet feeder options.

  • Page 65: Selecting Print Options (Laserwriter 8)

    MPFeeder causes paper to be drawn from the multipurpose feeder. Manual Feed allows you to bypass the normal paper sources of the printer so that you may place a single sheet of special paper or other media (e.g., transparency film) into the multipurpose feeder for printing (see page 3-24 for more information about manual feed printing).

  • Page 66: Options

    Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3 Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh Options Click the Options button to display the Print Options dialog box. This dialog box provides a number of different functions. Cover Page Selecting Cover Page causes an extra page to be printed identifying the document.
  • Page 67 Selecting Printer’s default causes the printer to output pages at the resolution that is specified in the Default Resolution submenu of the Elite XL front panel (see page 2-8). The factory setting for the front panel value corresponds to the highest resolution available for the Elite XL model being used.

  • Page 68: Saving Print Files (Laserwriter 8)

    Selecting the File button in the Destination area of the Print dialog box enables you to save print data to a file. When the File button is selected, the “Print” changes to “Save.” Saved files can later be sent to the Elite XL using LaserWriter Utility (see page 5-9).
  • Page 69 PostScript files are usually ASCII text files. ASCII files can be opened by word processing applications. Binary Binary encoding allows faster transmission of data to the printer. The Elite XL is capable of receiving binary data, but only through network interfaces (e.g., LocalTalk). Other printers may not have this capability.

  • Page 70: Selecting The Elite Xl Printer Driver

    1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu. The following is an overview of the procedure for printing a document with the Elite XL using the Elite XL printer driver. 1. Open the document that you want to print.

  • Page 71: Selecting Page Setup Options (Elite Xl Driver)

    Selecting Page Setup options Printing documents using the Elite XL printer driver (Elite XL driver) Page Setup is an option available in most applications that allows you to control how a page will look. Clicking OK or pressing the Return (or Enter) key will confirm the options that you select.

  • Page 72: Reduce Or Enlarge

    Elite XL defaults. 3-18 Chapter 3 Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh Reduce or Enlarge The Reduce or Enlarge option reduces or enlarges the print (and graphics) on a page to a selected percentage of the original size. The default is 100 percent, meaning there is no reduction or enlargement.

  • Page 73: Options

    “edge-to-edge” printing. Unlimited Downloadable Fonts in a Document allows you to use as many downloadable fonts as are needed in a document, but it may take longer to print. Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh 3-19...

  • Page 74: Selecting Print Options (Elite Xl Driver)

    The name of the printer, selected in the Chooser, appears at the top of the dialog box. Clicking Print confirms your choices and sends the document to the Elite XL.

  • Page 75: Destination

    The list also includes selections for Tray 2 and Tray 3. Note: If you choose a tray option which is not installed, paper will be drawn from Tray 1. See Appendix I for information about Elite XL lower sheet feeder options. Selecting: Tray 1 causes paper to be drawn from the tray that is currently inserted directly into the Elite XL.

  • Page 76: Printing With The Custom Option

    Disabled. See page 2-6 for instructions. 3-22 Chapter 3 Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh Custom… determines the order in which paper is drawn from the available sources. For example, if you are printing a two-page document and the first page needs to be printed on letterhead, you...
  • Page 77 Note: Tray 2 and Tray 3 appear as options in the paper source pop-up menus; however, if the sheet feeder/tray corresponding to these options is not attached to the printer, selecting it will have no effect. The Repeat function The Repeat function enables the custom paper source order you have selected to be set up as loop.

  • Page 78: Manual Feed Printing

    The following example illustrates a sequence in which odd pages are drawn from the multipurpose feeder and even pages are drawn from the internal tray. Both the LaserWriter 8 and Elite XL drivers support manual feed printing. To manually feed paper, envelopes, or transparencies into the printer: 1.

  • Page 79: Naming The Elite Xl

    Naming the Elite XL If there is more than one Elite XL on the network, assign each printer a unique name. If you do not assign a unique name to each printer, a number is automatically added to the duplicate name in order to distinguish the printers from one another.

  • Page 80: Using The Elite Xl With Windows And Dos

    Installing Windows 3.1 printing software Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The Elite XL software for IBM PCs and compatibles is included on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM provided with your Elite XL printer. Included are customized Windows printer description files that allow you to use all the unique printing and paper handling features of the Elite XL.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The Control Panel window appears. 5. Double-click the Printers icon. The “Printers” dialog box appears. 6. Click the Add>> button. The dialog box expands displaying a list of printer drivers in the “List of Printers”...
  • Page 82 10. Select the GCC Elite XL printer driver in the “Installed Printers” list box and click Set As Default Printer. The Elite XL is now set as the default printer and will appear in the “De- fault Printer” area of the “Printer” dialog box. Now, whenever you print from a Windows application program, the Elite XL will automatically be used.

  • Page 83: Setting Windows 3.1 Printing Options

    – Auto Select, Tray 1, Manual Feed, and MPFeeder (multipurpose feeder) – plus selections for Tray 2 and (for the Elite XL 16 ppm models) a Tray 3; these selections will have no effect if you do not have the appropriate optional sheet feeder(s) installed.

  • Page 84: Paper Size

    MPFeeder causes paper to be drawn from the multipurpose feeder. Paper Size The Elite XL paper sizes are accessed through the Paper Size drop-down menu. The default paper size is Letter. Other page sizes include Legal, Legal 13˝, Tabloid, Statement, Executive, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter Small, A4 Small, Postcard, Comm.

  • Page 85: Options

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS Options… Click Options… to access the Options dialog box. • The Print to: option allows you to save print data to an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file. Note: An EPS file can only contain one page.

  • Page 86: Advanced Options

    The Resolution menu allows you to choose the output resolution (in dots per inch). The resolution selected in this menu will override the resolution selected in the printer’s front panel Default Resolution submenu. The default resolution is the highest resolution available on the Elite XL model being used. •...

  • Page 87: Port Assignment - Windows 3.1

    Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The LPT1 default assignment used by Elite XL driver may not be the correct port for your needs. You may need to use another parallel port (e.g. LPT2) because your PC’s LPT1 is being used by another device or you may wish to use a serial port.
  • Page 88 Use the settings shown below for the best performance. Note: The Elite XL Windows driver is shipped with the baud rate set to 9600. If you change the baud rate to 19,200, as recommended in the above illustration, you will also need to change the baud rate in the RS-422 Baud Rate submenu, in the printer’s front...

  • Page 89: Installing The Windows 3.1 Printer Description Files

    Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS Printer description files (file names with the following extensions: .PDF, .PDX, or .PPD) are files that allow you to use Elite XL-specific features from within specific applications. Please refer to the documentation included with the application for more information on where to copy these files and how to use them.

  • Page 90: Printing From Windows 3.1 Applications

    Printing from Windows 3.1 applications Printing from Windows applications The Elite XL is designed to work with all Windows 3.1 (or higher) compatible applications. The GCC Windows driver provides commonly used printing options along with some others (e.g. paper sizes and paper trays) that are specific to the Elite XL.

  • Page 91: Selecting Print Options

    The Print to File option allows you to save your document to a PostScript file. This file can then be sent to the printer with the DOS COPY command (see page 4-38). If your application does not have a Print to File option you can still print to a file by selecting the File: option available from the Ports list box in the “Connect”...

  • Page 92: Using A Gcc Printer With Windows 95

    IBM-PC’s and compatibles. GCC printing software is designed for easy installation, configuration, and printing under Windows 95. Windows 95 printing software overview The printing software is contained on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains the following: •...

  • Page 93: Installing Windows 95 Printing Software

    Installing Windows 95 printing software 4-14 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS Software installation is accomplished using the Add Printer Wizard function of Windows 95. Add Printer Wizard presents a simple step-by- step dialog to help you to setup your printing software.
  • Page 94 The local/network dialog box appears. • Select either a Local or Network connection. • If you selected Local, go to step 7. If you selected Network, go on to the next step. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 4-15...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 5. Click Next. (For network connection only.) The network path dialog appears. • Type in the path or queue name of the printer. You can click Browse to display a visual representation of your site’s network and the printers location on it.
  • Page 96 The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Change A:\ to D:\ if that is the designation of your CD-ROM drive. 9. Insert the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM into drive D:\.. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS...
  • Page 97 A dialog box containing a list of GCC printers appears. 11. Select your GCC printer model from the disk. As an example, the GCC Elite XL 808 is chosen in the above illustra- tion. The number following the printer name is the software version, and is subject to change.
  • Page 98 COM), will appear. GCC recommends that you use the settings shown above. GCC recommends the above settings. The serial port settings in the printer’s front panel menus must match the settings Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 4-19...
  • Page 99 15. Click Next. The name printer dialog box appears. You may enter a new name for your printer if you wish, or you may leave the default name. Also, you should decide whether you want to make this the default printer.
  • Page 100 18. Click the printer’s icon so that it is highlighted. 19. Click File in the menu bar. 20. Select Properties. The printer’s Properties dialog box appears displaying the General panel. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 4-21...
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS If you selected a network printer in steps 4 and 5, a Capture Settings tab will be visible at the top of the dialog box. If not, proceed to step 22.

  • Page 102: Exploring The Properties Dialog Box

    If you did not select a parallel port (LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3), proceed to step 25. 23. Click Spool Settings in the lower portion of the dialog box. (For parallel port only) The Spool Settings dialog box appears. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 4-23...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 Exploring the Properties dialog box 4-24 Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS Click the Disable bi-directional support for this printer radio button. We recommend that you also use the other settings shown above. 24. Click OK. (For parallel port only).
  • Page 104 1. In the Printers folder, click on the printer icon of your GCC printer so that it is highlighted. 2. Click File in the menu bar. 3. Select Properties. The printer’s Properties dialog box appears displaying the General panel. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS 4-25...

  • Page 105: Printing A Windows 95 Test Page

    The Properties dialog box shown above is for a GCC Elite XL 808 printer setup up for local communication. The only difference between the Properties boxes for local and network printers is that network printers include a panel called Capture Settings, which local printers do not;...

  • Page 106: The Device Options Panel

    Note: Available features will vary between printer models. Please refer to the Elite XL User’s Manual for information about specific features. Installable options: The Installable options area lists items (paper trays, printer RAM) that can be upgraded.
  • Page 107 This update procedure should also be used if you routinely download more than one or two fonts to the printer’s memory (regardless of whether you have upgraded the printer’s RAM). You should download your normal font set and then perform the procedure.

  • Page 108: The Details Panel

    The Details panel enables you to change the printer driver and port settings. Refer to pages 4-18 and 4-19 for information about recommended port configu- ration settings. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS This box will be dimmed if a serial (COM) port is selected.

  • Page 109: The Paper Panel

    Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The Paper panel The Paper panel enables you to select paper sizes, layout, orientation, and paper source. Paper size The printer’s paper sizes are accessed through the Paper sizes scroll box.

  • Page 110: The Graphics Panel

    In general, it is recommended that you use the printer’s default screen frequency by selecting Use printer’s settings. Note that, if you are using an Elite XL you can change the screen frequency by using the Default Screens submenu in the printer’s front panel (see Chapter 2).

  • Page 111: The Fonts Panel

    Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The Fonts panel The Fonts panel enables you to specify how fonts are sent to the printer. Use these options in conjunction with the information provided in the “Fonts” chapter of your printer’s user’s manual.

  • Page 112: Printing From Windows 95 Applications

    Printing from Windows 95 applications Printing from Windows 95 applications GCC printers are designed to work with all Windows 95 compatible applications. The Windows 95 driver provides commonly used printing options along with some others (e.g. paper sizes and paper trays) that are specific to GCC printers.

  • Page 113: The Print Properties Dialog Box

    Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The Print Properties dialog box The Properties dialog box available from the Print dialog box displays a subset of the panels and options found in the printer’s Properties dialog box.

  • Page 114: Using A Gcc Printer With Dos

    The applications’s port settings and the Elite XL front panel port settings must match. 4. Print the file directly to the Elite XL or print it to a file for later printing from DOS. Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS...

  • Page 115: Port Configuration - Dos

    Your PC and the Elite XL may be connected through either a parallel or RS-422 serial interface. Parallel Port To set up the parallel port for communication between the Elite XL and the PC, issue the following MS-DOS command before printing: Type: MODE LPT1:,,P This command allows the Centronics busy signal to be active for extended periods of time so that the computer does not abort long print jobs.

  • Page 116: Selecting A Printer Driver

    If your document uses 300 dpi user-defined patterns or 300 dpi bitmap fonts, the Elite XL will only be able to print these at 300 dpi even if 600 dpi PCL is selected. Also, the Elite XL includes 15 PCL fonts that are compatible with those in the HP LaserJet III.

  • Page 117: Using The Copy Command

    Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and DOS The PCL 5 printer language was developed by Hewlett-Packard. For more information about the commands supported by PCL 5, see the HP PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual (Manual Part No. 5961-0509).

  • Page 118: Installing Printer Description Files

    Printing to the Elite XL from DOS Printer description files (file names with the following extensions: .PDF, .PDX, or .PPD) are files that allow you to use Elite XL-specific features from within specific applications. Please refer to the documentation included with the application for more information on where to copy these files and how to use them.

  • Page 119: Quickdraw Gx

    Macintosh Guide, the online help system installed with System 7.5. To access the information, click the question mark icon on the right side of the menu bar and select Macintosh Guide. When the main Macintosh Guide dialog box appears, click Printer & Fonts from the Topics scroll box on the left.

  • Page 120: Installing Gcc Quickdraw Gx Postscript Printer Drivers

    Installing GX drivers for a new printer To install the QuickDraw GX driver, simply follow the software installa- tion procedure detailed in this manual or the Elite XL Installation Guide, and the driver will be installed along with the rest of your printing soft- ware.

  • Page 121: Choosing A Gx Printer Driver (Creating A Printer Icon)

    Note: QuickDraw GX allows you to share a desktop printer, similar to the way you can share folders, with other users on the network. For more information open Macintosh Guide and refer to “share a printer with other users?” under the topic Printers and Fonts.

  • Page 122: Configuring A Desktop Printer

    Search. Double-click the manage printing jobs? phrase to access the information. Setting default printer If you have more than one desktop printer use this option to designate one of them as the default printer. Note: Each time you create a new desktop printer, it becomes the default printer.

  • Page 123: Determining Input Tray Paper Size(S)

    However, if you click in the box containing un- known, you will see a list of the paper sizes that are supported by your printer. In order for the printer driver to learn about your printer’s paper sources (e.g., lower tray, upper tray multipurpose feeder, etc.) you must first print something.

  • Page 124: Selecting Printer Extensions

    This is recommended because the internal software of GCC printers is able to direct print jobs to the paper tray containing the correct size paper. 7. Click OK.

  • Page 125: Quickdraw Gx Page Setup (Gx Aware Applications)

    QuickDraw GX Page Setup dialog box (GX aware applications) QuickDraw GX Page Setup dialog box The QuickDraw GX Page Setup dialog box displayed by GX aware and savvy applications is a “two-level” dialog box. When you choose Page Setup from the File menu, the dialog box below appears: This is the first-level dialog box, it enables you to choose: •...

  • Page 126: The General Page Setup Panel

    Page setup panel icons appear in a scroll box on the left side of the Page Setup dialog box. All printers have General panel, and all GCC printers have an Options panel. The General page setup panel When the General panel is highlighted, the Page Setup dialog box looks like the one pictured above.

  • Page 127: The Options Panel

    The first three options, Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, and Invert image, are available with all Elite XL printers. Other options may appear in this panel (e.g., AccuGray™) depending on the model of your Elite XL printer. After choosing options, click: •...

  • Page 128: Quickdraw Gx Print Dialog Box (Gx Aware Applications)

    This is first-level Print dialog box, it enables you to choose: • Printer (Print to) • Page range (Pages) • Number of copies (Copies) The Print to pop-up menu enables you to print to a desktop printer other than the default desktop printer. After choosing options, click: •...

  • Page 129: The General Print Panel

    Paper Feed enables you to choose the paper source. The options are: • Automatic Choosing Automatic directs the printer to draw paper from the paper tray containing the paper size specified in the Page Setup dialog box’s Paper Type pop-up menu. Automatic is the default.

  • Page 130: Other Print Panels

    (See your User’s Manual for more information about resident fonts.) Quality enables you to choose an output resolution (in dots-per-inch) for your document. The available resolutions will depend on the Elite XL printer model being used. Other print panels The Print dialog box also contains some other panels that are standard with QuickDraw GX.

  • Page 131: Page Setup And Print Dialog Boxes (Unadopted Applications)

    The dialog boxes will display standard page setup and print options (paper size, orientation, scaling, etc.), plus any printer-specific options (e.g., paper sizes, resolution) available with the selected desktop printer. Note: Not all printer- specific options will be available (e.g., AccuGray) from the alternate dialog boxes.

  • Page 132: Print Dialog Box

    GX Helper is installed. When you choose Turn Desktop printing Off, QuickDraw GX substitutes LaserWriter 7.2 as the default printer driver. LaserWriter 7.2 is installed with System 7.5 and provides standard Apple LaserWriter paper source and paper size options. (See information on the following page.)

  • Page 133: Substituting Laserwriter 7.1.2 Or Laserwriter 8 For Laserwriter 7.2

    A or a space to the beginning of the printer driver’s name. For example the printer driver that comes with all Elite XL printers is named Elite XL. To force it to substitute for LaserWriter 7.2, change the name to Elite XL.
  • Page 134 To use LaserWriter 8: 1. Remove any versions of LaserWriter 7.x.x from the Extensions folder. If you are not sure of the version of a printer driver, highlight it and select Get Info from the File menu. The version number will be displayed near the bottom of the box.

  • Page 135: Introduction

    Introduction Resident PostScript fonts Fonts The Elite XL supports a wide range of font types and formats for both the PostScript and PCL environment. For PostScript users, the Elite XL comes with 11 high-quality PostScript font families built into its internal hardware. These fonts are in the Bitstream Speedo™...

  • Page 136: Postscript Resident Font Catalog

    Chapter 6 Postscript resident font catalog Times Helvetica Courier Symbol Helvetica Narrow Chapter 6 Fonts For more information on the structure of the PostScript language, Adobe offers three books, published by Addison-Wesley: PostScript Language Reference Manual (2nd Edition), PostScript Language Cookbook and Tutorial, and PostScript Language Program Design.
  • Page 137 Palatino Bitstream Zapf Calligraphic™ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Typefaces: plain, bold, italic, bold italic Avant Garde ITC Avant Garde...

  • Page 138: Pcl Resident Font Catalog

    Line Printer 16 Chapter 6 Fonts The Elite XL includes 2 PCL outline font families (Times and Univers) and 2 bitmap fonts (Courier and Line Printer). Bitstream Dutch A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...

  • Page 139: Font Compatibility

    Macintosh If you are using a TrueType font that is equivalent to an Elite XL resident font, the Elite XL automatically uses the resident font rather than downloading the TrueType font. If you are using a TrueType font that is not equivalent to an Elite XL resident font, the TrueType font is automatically downloaded.

  • Page 140: Downloading Fonts From A Macintosh

    Chapter 6 Fonts In addition to the fonts that come with the Elite XL, you can purchase more fonts (both TrueType and Adobe Type 1) and download them to the Elite XL. A downloaded font is a printer font that is sent by the Macintosh to the RAM located in the Elite XL.
  • Page 141 The font downloading dialog box appears. The top section indicates the location to which the fonts should be downloaded. Printer is selected to download fonts to the RAM inside the Elite XL. 4. Click Add…. A directory dialog box appears. If the font file list does not appear, click the Desktop button to search for the list of printer font files.

  • Page 142: Additional Laserwriter Utility Functions

    RAM and on an external hard disk. If you are using an external hard disk and it contains a large number of fonts, the printer may run out of memory when using this option. As an alternative, use the Font List option available from the Info Pages menu to print a list of fonts (see page 2-11).

  • Page 143: Utilities Menu Functions

    Start Page submenu (see page 2-7) in the front panel of the Elite XL. For example, if you turn off the start page in the LaserWriter Utility, the Start Page option in the display window on the front panel will be set to Disabled.

  • Page 144: Using An External Hard Disk With The Elite Xl

    To connect an external hard disk to the printer: 1. Switch off both the hard disk and the Elite XL. 2. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on the Elite XL, which is located on the back of the printer.
  • Page 145 Some hard drives issue a Unit Attention (UA) message when they are first accessed by the printer. The UA message conflicts with the Elite XL’s startup proce- dures, causing the drive not to be recognized. To eliminate this problem switch the printer off and back on again with the drive still powered on.

  • Page 146: Initializing An External Hard Disk

    SCSI chain. If you click the button next to “Initialize some disks”, the check boxes representing the SCSI ID numbers of any hard disks connected to the Elite XL are highlighted: (B) shows an external hard disk at SCSI ID 5.
  • Page 147 Initializing hard disks from an IBM PC or compatible To initialize an external hard disk connected to the Elite XL using an IBM PC or compatible, use the INITDISK.PS file provided on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM. When sent to the printer, this file will initialize any uninitialized hard disks connected to the printer.

  • Page 148: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Routine maintenance The Elite XL toner cartridge Maintenance and troubleshooting The Elite XL is exceptionally easy to maintain. Besides periodic replacement of the toner cartridge, the only additional maintenance task is to keep the outer surfaces of the printer’s case clean.

  • Page 149: Cleaning The Printer

    Call GCC Technical Support at (617) 276-8620 for instructions. The toner cartridge will properly contain the toner only when the Elite XL is in its normal, upright operating position. If the printer is tilted (as would happen when the printer is transported), toner may spill throughout the inside of the printer.

  • Page 150: Chooser Problems

    Macintosh. See Apple’s documentation if you need assistance in reinstalling the Chooser. If either the LaserWriter 8 or the Elite XL icon does not appear in the Chooser, try the following: •...

  • Page 151: Localtalk Problems

    Restart the printer. The front panel should indicate that the printer is Ready. If you print to one Elite XL and the page prints to a different printer on the network, switch each printer off and then on again. Printing to a different...

  • Page 152: Serial And Parallel Communication Problems

    Serial and parallel communication problems If the Elite XL does not print, there may be a problem with the setup or configuration. Check the following: • Check the On Line status LED on the front panel; it should be solid.

  • Page 153: Macintosh System Crashes

    LED to flash. Normal print jobs will not cause the center LED to flash. If the appropriate network LED is on and Elite XL printer name does not appear in the right scroll box after selecting the LaserWriter 8 or Elite XL driver icon in the Chooser: •...

  • Page 154: Macintosh Font Problems

    Macintosh font problems If the fonts printed on the Elite XL appear to be low-quality screen fonts rather than high-quality resident fonts: • Make sure that the Elite XL Screen Fonts are in the appropriate location in the System Folder. Note that with the Font Substitution option off, only screen fonts for which there are corresponding resident fonts print at high quality.

  • Page 155: Pcl Problems

    The toner cartridge is either missing or not placed correctly. Toner is low The Elite XL contains a low toner sensor that will cause this message to be displayed. When the message is displayed, there is approximately enough toner left to print 70 “normal” pages.
  • Page 156 The printer is processing a PostScript job and is waiting for more data to be received through one of the interface ports. PCL waiting… The printer is processing a PCL job and is waiting for more data to be received through one of the interface ports. Cancelling job A job is being cancelled through the front panel.
  • Page 157 Tray 3 empty (16ppm printers only) The paper tray inserted into the optional third sheet feeder is out of paper. Output tray full (message appears only on Elite XL 616) The paper output tray needs to be emptied. Load Tray 1, 2, 3 <paper size>...

  • Page 158: Clearing Paper Jams

    Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams From time to time paper may jam inside the printer during printing. When a paper jam occurs, the red Service LED above the wrench icon on the front panel flashes and a message appears in the front panel display. Since paper jams occur at different places along the paper path, the printer displays a slightly a different message depending on the location of the jam.
  • Page 159 (two possibilities are shown). Grasp the paper firmly with both hands, and slowly pull out the page. As the paper will most likely be jammed between one of the printer’s roller assemblies, try to pull the page along the same line of movement as the rollers. Make sure that you remove the entire piece of paper;...
  • Page 160 4. Reinstall the paper tray. 5. Close the printer access door and secure the locking latches. The printer will enter its warm-up cycle and in a minute the front panel display will indicate Ready. For all paper jams, check the following: •...

  • Page 161: Poor Quality Output

    Symptom: Data sent to printer Press the ON-LINE button to take the does not print, but printer off-line, then press the FORM FEED DATA PRESENT button to eject the final page or send the message appears. Form feed code (decimal character 12).
  • Page 162 Light or faded area(s) within the print. Reason Data sent to printer Press the ON-LINE button to take the does not print, but printer off-line, then press the Transfer roller smudged. FORM FEED DATA PRESENT button to eject the final page or send the message appears.
  • Page 163 Chapter 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting Print rubs off or smears. Reason Moisture in paper. Paper does not meet specification The printer access door is not fully closed. Action to take Use fresh, dry paper. Use recommended paper (see Appendix B).

  • Page 164: Elite Xl Specifications

    Print Engine: Print Method: Controller: Print Speed: Physical dimensions: Power requirements: Temperature/humidity (during operation): Elite XL specifications 8ppm Fuji Xerox Ninja A3 16ppm Fuji Xerox Haruna Dry type laser printing Languages: PostScript Level 2 compatible (PhoenixPage PS/PLI), PCL5 with HP-GL/2 (PhoenixPage FIVE/PLI)

  • Page 165: Printer Specifications

    16ppm printers: 450,000 pages/5 years, with no monthly page limit. Certifications: UL/CSA/FCC/VDE, Energy Star Font Formats supported: Adobe Type 1 (including NIS, Ryobi, and Morisawa Kanji support), Type 3, TrueType, Bitstream Speedo, AGFA Intellifont. Elite XL standard paper sources: Universal tray/250 sheet capacity: Letter Legal (SEF), (LEF) Tabloid/Ledger...
  • Page 166 3.94 x 5.83 in. Envelopes: Commercial #10 4.125 x 9.5 Monarch 3.875 x 7.5 4.33 x 8.66 in. 6.38 x 9.02 in. * Available with the Elite XL 1208S printer only. Printer specifications Executive (LEF) (LEF) (LEF) Label stock (10 sheets) Postcard 16-28 lb.
  • Page 167 Appendix A Print tolerance specifications Horizontal accuracy ( - 2.0 mm) T ( + 2.0 mm) T = U - V 390 mm 245 mm Appendix A Printer specifications Direction of Paper Feed...
  • Page 168 Print tolerance specifications Lead edge registration (4.0 - 2.0 mm) (4.0 + 2.0 mm) B = B Direction of Paper Feed Printer specifications...
  • Page 169 Appendix A Side edge registration (4.0 - 2.5 mm) D = D Appendix A Printer specifications (4.0 + 2.5 mm) Direction of Paper Feed...
  • Page 170 Print tolerance specifications Skew ( - 2.0 mm) ( + 2.0 mm) Direction of Paper Feed E = F - G H = 245 mm Printer specifications...
  • Page 171 Appendix A Printer specifications Vertical accuracy ( - 1.3 mm) ( + 1.3 mm) K = L Direction of Paper Feed M = 210 mm Appendix A...
  • Page 172 XL. GCC does not assume liability for materials used with the Elite XL that are not listed below. Printing on standard papers The Elite XL prints on most kinds of paper stock, including most color stocks and letterhead. The printer produces best results on standard 20-pound (75 g/ 105 g/m To produce even clearer, sharper images, use paper with a surface that is smoother, but not shinier, than photocopy paper.

  • Page 173: Paper Specifications And Recommendations

    Paper specifications and recommendations Envelopes should be fed from the multipurpose feeder. There is also an envelope tray available for use with the Elite XL. For more information, see Appendix I, “Optional accessories. WARNING: The Elite XL uses heat in the printing process. Do not use material that may melt inside the printer, such as Tyvek ®...
  • Page 174 The memory of all models of the Elite XL can be upgraded to a maxi- mum total of 64 MB. Increasing the printer’s RAM enables you to print more complex documents and download more fonts to the printer’s memory.

  • Page 175: Upgrading The Printer's Memory

    Appendix C Upgrading the printer’s memory To install SIMMs: 1. Switch off the printer, unplug the AC power cord from the wall socket. 2. Unplug any interface cables from the back of the printer. 3. Extend the paper output tray extension.
  • Page 176 Installing SIMMs into the Elite XL 5. Remove the controller board access panel. 8ppm printers – Hold the paper output tray so that it is almost pointing straight up. b. With your thumb, press in on the tab at the center of the access board panel and rotate the panel upwards.
  • Page 177 With the metal shield plate removed, the section of the printer controller containing the memory expansion connectors is visible. All Elite XL models have a SIMM installed in the first connector. Some models have SIMMs in both connectors. If you need to remove a SIMM for your memory upgrade procedure, go to the next step.
  • Page 178 9. Remove SIMMs (if applicable). If your printer has SIMMS in both connectors, and you are only replacing one of them, remove the SIMM from the second connector (see previous illustra- tion). b. With your thumbs, slowly push the two retaining clips outward until 10.
  • Page 179 14. Plug the AC power cord into the wall. After you have completed the installation procedures, confirm that the installa- tion was successful and that the printer recognizes the additional memory. To confirm the installation: 1. Switch on the printer.
  • Page 180 2. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu. 3. Click the LaserWriter 8 icon in the upper-left area of the Chooser. The name Elite XL appears in the upper-right area of the Chooser below “Select a PostScript Printer.” The name should appear highlighted; click the printer’s name if it is not highlighted.
  • Page 181 Appendix C Upgrading the printer’s memory After installing the additional memory, it is a good idea to update the Elite XL Windows driver to get the maximum use out of the newly installed memory during printing. The following procedure will enable you to adjust the Virtual Memory (KB) setting, located in the Advanced options dialog box of Print Setup Options.

  • Page 182: Configuring Optional Sheet Feeders

    2. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu. 3. Click the LaserWriter 8 icon in the upper-left area of the Chooser. The name Elite XL appears in the upper-right area of the Chooser below “Select a PostScript Printer.” The name should appear highlighted; click the printer’s name if it is not highlighted.

  • Page 183: Pcl: Additional Information

    PCL print job from DOS to the Elite XL. PCL commands tell the printer which actions to perform or which fonts to use. The commands listed below are only a subset of the PCL com- mand set.
  • Page 184 Appendix E PCL: additional information The PCL font list page, which can be printed via the Elite XL front panel Info Pages menu (see page 2-11), contains information about the 15 resident PCL fonts; a second page is printed if you have downloaded other PCL fonts to the printer’s memory.
  • Page 185 3. Symbol Set: The specific group of special characters that will be available with the default font. (See page 5-4 for a list of symbol sets available with the Elite XL.) 4. Pitch: The number of characters per inch. 5. Points: The vertical height of a character.

  • Page 186: Interface Connections And Pinouts

    LocalTalk SCSI RS-422 (serial) 50 pin 8-pin Mini-Din For more information on connecting to these ports, see “Elite XL interface connections ” beginning on page 1-19. Centronics Ethernet (parallel) 10BASET 10BASE-2 36-pin CHAMP ®...
  • Page 187 RS-422 Serial: Parallel Appendix F Interface connections and pinouts Use the following pinouts and descriptions of the various Elite XL interface connectors if you need to purchase or make a new cable. IBM PC/XT (P1) 25 PIN SERIAL PORT SIGNAL...
  • Page 188 Ethernet (UTP): SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Transmit+ Transmit- Receive+ Receive- LocalTalk: SIGNAL DESCRIPTION HSKO Handshake Out HSKI Handshake In TXD- Transmit Data- SIG GND Signal Ground RXD- Receive Data- TXD+ Transmit Data+ Not Used RXD+ Receive Data+ Interface connections and pinouts DIRECTION >...

  • Page 189: Radio And Television Interference

    Appendix The Elite XL generates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with GCC Technologies’ instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television communications. This Elite XL was certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between system components.

  • Page 190: Service And Support

    World Wide Web (www) Visit the GCC World Wide Web home page at http://www.gcctech.com. Our web site contains many tech support related articles and all of our latest printer drivers. On-line services GCC maintains a presence on the on-line services listed below. Through these services you can contact GCC Technical support and download software up- grades.

  • Page 191: Optional Accessories

    Elite XL: 250- and 500- sheet capacities. You can attach either one 250- or one 500-sheet feeder to an 8ppm Elite XL. You can attach two sheet feeders to a 16ppm Elite XL; either two 250-sheet feeders or one 250-sheet feeder and one 500-sheet feeder.

  • Page 192: Ordering Information

    Appendix For information on ordering consumable items and accessories for the Elite XL, please call Customer Service at (800) 422-7777 (U.S. only). Product Name • Toner cartridge – 8ppm or 16ppm models (single) ---------- AC15616 • Lower Sheet Feeder (250 sheet capacity) --------------------- AC15255 •...

  • Page 193: Glossary

    The working environment of the Macintosh Finder that displays folders, files, and applications as icons. device: A piece of equipment, such as a hard disk, printer, or scanner, used with a computer. disk space: The amount of space available on a hard disk or floppy disk.
  • Page 194 System 7.x. grayscale: The range of gray tones between black and white. halftone cell: A pattern of printer dots each of which can be turned on or off in order to represent different percentages of gray. halftone spot: A dot made up of smaller dots used to simulate continuous tone photographs.
  • Page 195 RS-422: An 8-pin hardware interface that allows the transfer of data in an asynchronous serial format. It has five user-defined parameters: baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control. The Elite XL’s RS-422 interface is shared with the LocalTalk interface.
  • Page 196 Glossary screen fonts: Fonts displayed on the Macintosh screen that are stored in the System file. screen frequency: The number of lines of dots per unit of length in a halftone screen. stop bits: The number of bits that specify the end of a serial transmission frame.

  • Page 197: License And Warranties

    License and warranties Appendix Software License Agreement OPENING THE BAG CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE (the “Software”) WHICH ACCOMPANIES THIS MANUAL INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT APPLY TO YOU AS THE ORIGINAL LICENSEE OF THE SOFTWARE AND THE RELATED USER DOCUMENTATION (the “Documentation”) AND TO ANY SUBSEQUENT LICENSEE THEREOF.
  • Page 198 Limited Software Warranty WARRANTY If you discover physical defects in the medium on which the Software or the Documentation are distributed, at its option, GCC will either replace the medium at no charge to you or terminate the License and require the return of your Product, and upon such return, refund to you the purchase price thereof.
  • Page 199 TRADEMARKS GCC Technologies and the GCC Technologies logo are registered trademarks of GCC Technologies Inc. Elite XL is a trademark of GCC Technologies, Inc. Apple, AppleTalk, LocalTalk, LaserWriter, EtherTalk, Macintosh, and the Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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