Manuals on the CD-ROMs 1-5 About This Manual Typographic Conventions 1-9 What's Next? ................1-10 2 Setting Up Your Printer Introduction ..................2-2 Finding a Good Location ............2-2 Location Requirements 2-2 Power Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Installing a PostScript Printer Driver 3-7 Installing a QMS Level 2 Windows Driver 3-8 Notes on Installing Printer Description Files 3-12 Printing from the PC ..............3-16 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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If You Have Trouble ..............4-13 What's Next? ................4-13 5 Connecting to a Macintosh Introduction ..................5-2 Overview 5-2 Making the Connection ..............5-3 What You Need for the Connection 5-3 Making the Connection 5-4 Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Your QMS Vendor A-2 Your Application Vendor A-2 Q-FAX A-2 CompuServe A-3 Internet A-3 QMS Customer Response Center (CRC) A-4 QMS World-wide Offices .............A-5 Index viii QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Introduction In This Chapter . . . “About the Printer” on page 1-2 “About the Documentation” on page 1-3 “What's Next?” on page 1-10 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
PostScript Level 2, HP PCL 5c, HP-GL, and Line printer emulations n Centronics/IEEE 1284 parallel, RS-232C serial, and QMS CrownNet Ethernet (EtherTalk, LAN Manager/LAN Server, NetWare, TCP/IP) interfaces n Energy Star compliant QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(Adobe Acrobat PDF magicolor 2 tures. The system administrator should format) CD-ROM get the most use from this manual. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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DOCs are listed in appendix C, CD-ROM “Document Option Commands,” of the Reference manual. In most cases only advanced users or system administrators need this information. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
See appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for details. Manuals on the CD-ROMs The manuals included on the QMS magicolor 2 Print System Docu- mentation and QMS Software Utilities CD-ROMs are in Adobe Acro- bat PDF format. We’ve also provided the Acrobat Reader and QuickTime programs on both CD-ROMs.
(<<) to go to the previous pages you viewed. There are other buttons in the toolbar to change view or magnification of the document. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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World Wide Web Server at http:/www.qms.com, our ftp resource at ftp.qms.com, or CompuServe at go qmsprint. Refer to appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for sales and support locations and telephone numbers. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Panel Provides product sales and support QMS Customer telephone numbers and describes Support how to communicate with QMS through CompuServe, the Internet, and Q-FAX QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
M WARNING! Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure is not performed exactly as described in the manual. ACHTUNG! Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuch beschriebene Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsgefahr bestehen könnte. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
“Getting Acquainted with Your Printer” on page 2-9 “Installing Consumables” on page 2-10 “Loading the Media Cassette” on page 2-15 “Printing a Start-up Page” on page 2-17 “Installing Options” on page 2-18 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
On a hard, level surface capable of supporting the 79 lb (36 kg) printer. 5 28"/70 cm The printer must be placed within 6 4"/10 cm 1.5° of level. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The recommended frequency is 50–60 Hz ±2 Hz for a 100 V sys- tem, 60 Hz ±2 Hz for a 120 V system, and 50 Hz ±2 Hz for a 220-240 V system. Setting Up Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
ACHTUNG! Der Drucker hat ein Gewicht von ungefähr 29 kg. Bitte versuchen Sie niemals, den Drucker alleine anzuheben oder zu transportieren. Remove any tape securing the front, top, and rear covers. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Remove any other packing material from inside the printer’s front cover and toner cartridge cavity. Pull the latch to release the top cover, and then open the cover. Setting Up Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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12 Close all the printer’s covers. 13 Remove the media cassette, and then remove any packing material from the cassette. 14 Slide the media cassette back into the printer. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Control panel Top cover Output tray Power switch Front cover Media cassette Interface panel AC power connector Ozone filter Rear cover Setting Up Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(one on each side of the cartridge). » Note: Save the spacers in case you need to repack the printer for relocation or shipping later. 2-10 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Caution: The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Don’t force it. Rotate the two lock levers to secure the OPC belt car- tridge in the printer. Close the printer’s front cover. Setting Up Your Printer 2-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Pull the tab. Remove the orange protec- tive cover from each car- tridge. 2-12 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Leave the printer’s front cover open for now. Fuser Oil Bottle and Cleaning Roller Open the two cleaning roller lock levers by rotating them toward you. Setting Up Your Printer 2-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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The tab on the top of the cleaning roller must be on the left. Close the two lock levers by rotating them away from you. Close all the printer’s covers. 2-14 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Squeeze the retainers at the ends of the left width guide and/or the length guide, move the guide to the appropriate location (media sizes are listed on the cassette), and release the retainers. Setting Up Your Printer 2-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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An arrow on the paper pack- age label indicates the face-up side of the paper. Slide the media cassette back into the printer. 2-16 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(Administration/Consumables/Start Period menu). If the start-up page doesn’t print or the print quality is not good, skip ahead to “Installation Troubleshooting” on page 2-18. Setting Up Your Printer 2-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If you’ve followed all of the instructions in this chapter and still have problems you can’t solve, see appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for information on getting help. 2-18 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Chapter 3, “Connecting to a PC” Chapter 4, “Connecting to an Ethernet Network” Chapter 5, “Connecting to a Macintosh” Setting Up Your Printer 2-19 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
“Making a Serial Connection” on page 3-5 “PC Printing Software” on page 3-7 “Printing from the PC” on page 3-16 “If You Have Trouble” on page 3-17 “What's Next?” on page 3-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Turn on both the printer and the PC. Install a printer driver. See “PC Printing Software” on page 3-7. You’re ready to print. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(IEEE 1284 is indicated on the cable). QMS recommends the IEEE 1284 cable. The IEEE 1284 cable must be 6.5 feet/2 meters or less in length while the Centronics cable may be longer. Connecting to a PC EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Test the communication between the printer and the PC. You can do this by sending a file from one of your applications, or refer to chapter 8, “Troubleshooting,” of the Operation manual. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
9-to-25-pin adapter. See your cable vendor for more specific cable assembly information. How to Choose a Serial Cable For best results, the serial cable should be less than 25 feet (7.6 meters long). Connecting to a PC EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Test the communication between the printer and the PC. You can do this by sending a file from one of your applications, or refer to chapter 8, “Troubleshooting,” of the Operation manual. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Non-Windows Applications If you're using a non-Windows application, read the printing sec- tion of the application documentation for information on choosing a Connecting to a PC EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. When you’re prompted to select a manufacturer and printer, choose Have Disk... In the Install From Disk window, choose Browse... QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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QMS.INF displays in the File Name list. Choose OK to return to the Install from Disk window. 10 Choose OK again. QMS magicolor 2 CX displays in the Printers list. 11 Continue following the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to complete the installation.
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3-12. With Windows NT 4.0 running, insert the QMS Software Utili- ties CD-ROM disk in the CD-ROM drive on your workstation. 3-10 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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OEMSETUP.INF displays in the File Name list. 11 Choose OK. A list of QMS printers displays. 12 Select QMS magicolor 2 CX, and choose Next. 13 When prompted, choose Replace Existing Driver, and then choose Next. 14 When prompted for a printer name, either accept the dis- played name or type a new one, and then choose Next.
Applications may require special files, drivers, and/or configurations to produce correct output on your QMS magicolor 2 Print System. Check your application’s documentation to determine if you need to use one or more of these files.
Using a text editor, open the original initialization file. In the [Photoshop} section of the initialization file, add the following line: Disablergbtags=1 Save the initialization file (in text-only format). Restart Photoshop. Connecting to a PC 3-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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OK. The list of available QMS printers displays. Select the QMS magicolor 2 printer, then choose OK. If Windows does not ask for an updated driver, the printer appears in the list of installed printers.
All Colors to Black option from within the Excel Images dialog box. Connecting to a PC 3-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
For information on print media types and sizes, see chapter 2, “Print Media,” in the Reference manual. 3-16 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Now that you’ve connected your printer to a PC, continue with chapter 6, “Using the Control Panel,” in this manual to learn about the printer’s control panel keys, indicators, and message window. Connecting to a PC 3-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
“Install the QMS CrownNet Print Utility or the QMS Network Print Monitor” on page 4-12 “Where To Go From Here” on page 4-12 “If You Have Trouble” on page 4-13 “What's Next?” on page 4-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Connect the printer to the network. Install the CrownNet software. Configure the CrownNet interface. Configure the network. Install the QMS CrownNet Print Utility or a QMS Network Print Monitor. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
It’s not necessary to do this right now. You can install the CrownNet software after the printer is up and printing. For complete instructions, refer to the QMS CrownNet Setup Guide on the QMS Software Utilities CD-ROM. Connecting to an Ethernet Network EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Trailing spaces are not considered part of the zone name. All standard printable ASCII characters are valid except the @ and ' symbols. The names are case sensitive. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This address will be blank until the interface has been reset following installation. Connecting to an Ethernet Network EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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47 characters long. (Up to 16 characters can be entered in each of the 3 menus). You cannot use these 3 menus to identify 3 print servers. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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( _ ) are allowed to simulate multiword names (for example, PUBS_PSERVER). At the printer control panel only, a space must be used following the last character of Connecting to an Ethernet Network EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Note: In CrownAdmin, the printer shows up as QMS-xxxx-Print- System-hardwareaddress, where xxxx is the printer model number and hardwareaddress is the printer’s hardware address as found on the printer start-up page. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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For specific information, check the printing sec- tion in your application documentation. For information on print media types and sizes, see chapter 2, “Print Media,” in the Reference manual . Connecting to an Ethernet Network EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
For specific information, check the printing sec- tion in your application documentation. For information on print media types and sizes, see chapter 2, “Print Media,” in the Reference manual . 4-10 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
## . ## . ## . ## as found on the printer start-up page). Note: You can also send the hardware address of a UNIX » system through the BOOTP and RARP utilities. Connecting to an Ethernet Network 4-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
QMS Crown Remote Console User’s Guide —Explains how to use Remote Console to control printing from a workstation any- where on the network. Your network documentation—Contains information on printing. 4-12 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Now that you’ve connected your printer to an Ethernet network, continue with chapter 6, ”Using the Control Panel,” in this manual to learn about the printer’s control panel keys, indicators, and message window. Connecting to an Ethernet Network 4-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
“Making the Connection” on page 5-3 “Macintosh Printing Software” on page 5-5 “Printing from the Macintosh” on page 5-9 “If You Have Trouble” on page 5-9 “What's Next?” on page 5-9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Connect the printer to the Macintosh. Turn on both the printer and the Macintosh. Install a printer driver. See “Macintosh Printing Software” on page 5-5. Now you’re ready to print. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If you’re connecting the printer to an AppleTalk network with more than one Macintosh, see your PhoneNET and Macintosh documenta- tion for more information. Connecting to a Macintosh EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
RJ-11 Cable Terminating Resistors Turn on the printer. A start-up page should print. If it doesn’t, refer to chapter 8, “Trou- bleshooting,” of the Operation manual. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Double-click the MAC folder icon to display the folder con- tents. Double-click the UTILS folder icon to display the folder con- tents. Double-click the UTILS installer icon. Connecting to a Macintosh EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
To be able to use all your printer’s special features, you need to take a few minutes to load the following software: QMS magicolor 2 PPD file See the following section, “Installing the QMS magicolor 2 PPD,” for information. Printer files for Aldus/Adobe PageMaker, Aldus/MacroMedia FreeHand, Adobe PrePrint, Adobe Separator, or QuarkXPress See “Application Notes”...
Macintosh Printing Software Installing the QMS magicolor 2 PPD Although the QMS magicolor 2 supports LaserWriter 6, 7, and 8, we recommend using LaserWriter 8. » Note: The LaserWriter driver is provided with your Macintosh system software. All Macintosh users on a network must use the same version of the LaserWriter and Laser Prep files to run correctly.
If you use QuarkXPress 3.3 or later, you can use the QMS magicolor 2 PPD. However, if you use an earlier version, install the QMS magicolor 2 PDF in the QuarkXPress folder in the PDF folder. To select the PDF, go to Quark's Page Setup dialog box.
Now that you’ve connected your printer to a Macintosh interface, con- tinue with chapter 6, “Using the Control Panel,” to learn about the printer’s control panel keys, indicators, and message window. Connecting to a Macintosh EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Status messages are listed in chapter 8, “Troubleshoot- ing,” of the Operation manual . Printer configuration is explained in chapter 4, “Printer Configuration,” of the Reference manual . QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
No problem. The printer requires operator attention (usually accompanied by a status message in the message window). Using the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Copy menu to print a copy or configure CrownCopy. You can use this key while the printer is on line. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Press the Next key to advance to the next selection or option in the current menu. When changing character information, use this key to advance to the next choice for the current input character. Using the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Now you’re ready to print. For more information on the day-to-day operation of your printer, refer to the Operation manual. For more technical information, refer to the Reference manual. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
QMS Customer Support In This Appendix . . . “Sources of Support” on page A-2 “QMS World-wide Offices” on page A-5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(press 2 on your phone or fax keypad when prompted). Then call back to request specific documents. You can order up to three documents per call. QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
QMS. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can view the QMS home page at http://www.qms.com/. The QMS ftp resource is ftp.qms.com. QMS Customer Support EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Internet—If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can access the CRC through the QMS home page at http://www.qms.com/ QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
On-Site Service and Depot Repair Information 1 (800) 268-4969 8:30 am–7:00 pm Eastern Time Spare Parts Ordering and Information 1 (905) 206-9234 x238 8:30 am–5:00 pm Eastern Time QMS Customer Support EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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QMS GmbH Gustav Heinemann Ring 212 D-81739 Munich Germany and Germany Austria (+49) 89 63 02 67 0 Fax (+49) 89 63 02 67 67 QMS magicolor 2 Getting Started EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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(+27) 11–807 6957 Fax (+27) 11–807 6960 QMS UK Old Bridge House, The Hythe Staines, Middlesex TW18 3JF United Kingdom United Kingdom and Ireland (+44) 1784–442255 Fax (+44) 1784–461641 QMS Customer Support EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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