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Tektronix Phaser 480X Service Manual (179 pages)
Brand:
Tektronix
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 3.13 MB
Table of Contents
Color Printers
1
Service Manual
1
Users Safety Summary
3
Repacking the Printer
5
Shipping the Printer
5
1 General Information
9
Figure 1-1. the Phaser 480 Color Printer
9
Table 1-1 Phaser 480X Capabilities with Increases in RAM
10
The Phaser 480 Color Printer
10
The Phaser 480X Color Printer
10
Regarding Printer Service
11
Sublimation Dye Printing
11
Figure 1-2. Print Engine Front View
12
Figure 1-3. Print Engine Rear View
12
Print Engine Assemblies
12
Figure 1-4. Print with Top Cover Open
13
Figure 1-5. Print Engine Interior
13
Figure 1-6. Sensors and Switches Locations
14
Rear Panel
15
About the Ethernet AAUI Connector
15
DIP Switches
15
Figure 1-7. the Phaser 480 Rear Panel
15
Health LED
16
Rear Panel DIP Switches
17
Table 1-2 Normal Operation - Phaser 480 Rear Panel DIP Switches
17
Figure 1-8. the Front Panel
18
Front Panel
18
Specifications
19
Table 1-3 Physical Dimensions
19
Table 1-4 Printer Clearances
19
Table 1-6 Electrical Specifications
21
Regulatory Specifications
22
2 Installing the Printer and Drivers
23
Pre-Install Questions for Customers
24
Unpacking
27
Factory Options
27
Printer Inventory
28
Figure 2-1. the Phaser 480 and Its Packaging
29
Setting up the Printer
30
About Installing RAM Simms
30
About Installing an Ethernet Card
30
Setting Rear Panel Switches
31
Cabling the Printer
32
Connecting the Printer to the Macintosh
32
Ethernet Connection to the Macintosh (Requires Ethernet Card Option)
32
Localtalk Connection to the Macintosh
32
Connecting the Printer to the PC
33
Direct Connection to the PC
33
Networked Connection to the PC Using the Ethernet Port
33
Connecting the Printer to the Workstation
34
Direct Connection to the Workstation
34
Networked Connection to the Workstation
34
Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive on a Phaser 480 (Optional)
34
Figure 2-2. Connecting a SCSI Hard Disk Drive to the Phaser 480
35
Turning on the Printer
36
The Startup Page
36
Driver and Communication Setup
42
Loading the Macintosh Driver
42
Installing the Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1
43
If You Have Other Tektronix Printer Drivers Already Installed
43
Configuring the Tektronix Windows Printer Driver
44
Updating the Standard Microsoft Windows Postscript Driver
46
Installing the Printer Driver for OS/2 Version 2
47
Configuring the Printer's Serial Port for a PC
49
Using Printcap to Configure a Workstation for the Printer's Serial Port
51
Configuring a Novell Server for the Printer
53
Configuring TCP/IP on a UNIX Host
54
Verifying the Printer and Host Connections
55
Printing from a Macintosh
55
Selecting the Printer Via the Chooser
55
Printing the Directory from Macintosh
56
Using the Error Handler Utility
57
Verifying that an Application Communicates to the Printer
57
PC Verification
58
DOS Connection Verification
58
Windows 3.1 Driver Verification
58
OS/2 Connection Verification
59
Novell Netware Verification
60
Using the Error Handler Utility
61
Workstation Verification
62
Verifying and Printing Using the TCP/IP Protocols
62
Using the Error Handler Utility
64
Key Operator Training
65
Printer Controls and Indicators
66
Cleaning
67
Loading Media
67
Clearing Paper Jams
68
Warranty Information
68
Supplies Ordering
69
If You Need Help
70
Customer Support Hotline
70
Electronic Bulletin Board
70
HAL Information System
70
Service Support
70
5 Theory of Operation
71
Overview
71
Functional Block Diagram
72
Figure 5-1. Functional Block Diagram
72
Print Engine
73
Sublimation Dye Transfer - the Engine's Printing Technology
73
The Print Process
73
Continuous-Tone Printing
74
Image Data
74
Figure 5-2. the Dye Sublimation Print Process
74
Creating Colors
75
Engine Control Board Block Description
76
Cpu
76
Interface Buffers
76
Thermal Head Controller
76
Mechanical Controller
77
Thermal Head
77
The Printing Cycle
78
Idle
78
Figure 5-3. the Printing Cycle - Idle
78
Paper Clamp Bar Positioning
79
Figure 5-4. the Printing Cycle - Paper Clamp Bar Positioning
79
Paper Pick
80
Figure 5-5. the Printing Cycle - Paper Picking
80
Paper Clamp
81
Figure 5-6. the Printing Cycle - Paper Clamping
81
Paper Wrap
82
Figure 5-7. the Printing Cycle - Paper Loading
82
Print Positioning and Printing
83
Figure 5-8. Paper Positioning and Printing
83
Exit Positioning
84
Figure 5-9. the Printing Cycle - Exit Positioning
84
Paper Unclamping
85
Figure 5-10. the Printing Cycle - Paper Unclamping
85
Exiting
86
Figure 5-11. the Printing Cycle - Exiting
86
Image Processor
87
Image-Rendering Technology
87
Figure 5-12. the Image Processor Graphics Pipeline
88
Troubleshooting
89
System Power-Up Sequence
89
Print Engine Troubleshooting
90
Verifying Image Processor Operation by Using the Test Pattern Generator
90
Verifying Print Engine Operation by Using Its Self-Test Print
91
Determining if the Image Processor Is Overloading the Engine
92
Inspecting the Power Supply Fuses
92
Measuring AC Supply Voltage
92
Verifying Power Supply Operation
92
Media Jams and the Paper Path
93
Media-Based Problems
93
Paper-Pick Errors
93
Paper-Clamping Errors
94
Checking the Paper-Feed and Drive Train
95
Media Skews Passing through the Paper Path
95
Print-Eject Jams
95
Transfer Roll Jam
95
Printing and Print Quality Problems
96
Streaks or Lines Parallel to the Long Axis of Printing
96
Not Printing
97
Printing too Light or too Dark
97
Image Is Offset or Cut off
98
Misregistration
98
Wrinkling
98
Problems and Solutions
99
Print Engine Error Conditions and Their Causes
99
Table 6-1 Print Engine Error Conditions and Solutions
99
Front Panel Indicators
100
Power Problems
100
Table 6-2 Print Engine Power Problems and Solutions
100
Table 6-3 Front Panel Error Indications and Solutions
100
Macintosh Printing Problems
101
Table 6-4 Macintosh Printing Problems and Solutions
101
PC DOS Printing Problems
102
Table 6-5 DOS Printing Problems and Solutions
102
Table 6-6 Windows Printing Problems and Solutions
103
Windows Printing Problems
103
Table 6-7 Workstation Printing Problems and Solutions
104
Workstation Printing Problems
104
Image Processor
105
Image Processor Hard and Soft Error Indicators
105
Image Processor Normal Indicators
105
Verifying the Image Processor's Operation
105
Image Processor Self-Diagnostics
106
Image Processor Rear Panel Switches for Self-Testing
106
Rear Panel Switches (Diagnostics)
107
Table 6-8 Image Processor Diagnostics - Rear Panel DIP Switches
107
Resetting NVRAM
108
7 Cleaning and Maintenance
109
Cleaning
109
Cleaning the Printer
110
Lubrication
119
Inspecting
120
8 FRU Disassembly/Assembly
121
Required Tools
121
The Printer Covers
122
Top Cover
122
Figure 8-1 Removing the Top Cover
122
Lower Rear Cover
123
Figure 8-2 Removing the Lower Rear Cover
123
Engine Control Board Cover
124
Figure 8-3 Removing the Engine Control Board Cover
124
Right Side Cover
125
Figure 8-4 Removing the Right Side Cover
125
Left Side Cover
126
Figure 8-5 Removing the Left Side Cover
126
Front Cover
127
Figure 8-6 Removing the Front Cover
127
Thermal Head
128
Thermal Head Installation
129
Thermal Head ROM Replacement
129
Feed Roller
130
Figure 8-7 Shorting the Feed Roller's Ring Stopper
130
Figure 8-8 Removing the Feed Roller
131
Paper Guide
132
Figure 8-9 Removing the Paper Guide
132
Pick Roller
133
Figure 8-10 Shortening the Pick Roller's Ring Stopper
133
Figure 8-11 Removing the Pick Roller
134
Engine Control Board
135
Figure 8-12 Removing the Engine Control Board
135
Power Supply
136
Figure 8-13 Removing the Power Supply
136
Image Processor Board
137
Figure 8-14 Removing the Image Processor Board
137
Ram Simm
138
Figure 8-15 Installing RAM SIMM
139
Ethernet Card
140
Figure 8-16 Installing the Ethernet Card
140
Enabling TCP/IP with the Downloadable Authorization Code
141
9 Checks and Adjustments
143
Required Tools
143
Power Supply Output
144
Adjusting the Thermal Head Voltage
144
Figure 9-1 Preparing the Power Supply for +24V Adjustment
144
Figure 9-2 Connecting the Voltmeter
145
Figure 9-3 Adjusting +24V
146
Adjusting the +5 VDC Output
147
Figure 9-4 Connecting the Voltmeter
147
Adjusting for Color Misregistration
148
Horizontal Misregistration
148
Figure 9-5 Inspecting the Test Print for Misregistration
149
Figure 9-6 X1 and X2 Misregistration
149
Adjustment for X1 or X2 Misalignment
150
Figure 9-7 Inserting the Gap Gauge
150
Figure 9-8 Adjusting for X2 Misregistration
151
Figure 9-9 Adjusting for X1 Misregistration
151
Vertical Misregistration
152
Figure 9-10 Vertical Misregistration
152
Figure 9-11 Vertical Registration Adjustment
153
Table 9-1 DIP Switch 2 - Adjusting Vertical Misregistration on Paper
153
Table A-1 FRU Parts List
156
Figure A-1 the Printer Frus
157
Table A-2 Supplies and Accessories
158
Test Pattern
159
Wiring Diagrams
164
Figure C-2 Wiring Routing Diagram
165
Table of Contents
166
Test Pattern Generator
176
Figure D-1 Plugging the Test Pattern Generator into the Printer's Parallel Port
177
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Tektronix Phaser 480X User Manual (136 pages)
Color Printer
Brand:
Tektronix
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
User Manual
1
Users Safety Summary
3
Table of Contents
5
All about the Phaser 480X
9
Printer Features
10
Ordering Supplies
12
Getting Set up
13
Setting up the Printer
14
Checking the Inventory
14
Registering Your Printer
16
Removing the Packing Material
16
Loading the Transfer Roll
19
Adding Paper
22
Connecting the Printer
27
Printer Ports
27
Localtalk Connection
28
Parallel Connection
30
Ethernet Connection
30
SCSI Connection
30
Turning on the Printer
31
Installing a Driver on Your Computer
33
PC: Microsoft Windows Driver
33
Macintosh Drivers
35
Workstation Users
37
Ordering Information
37
What Next
38
At a Glance
13
3 Printing
39
Which Platform
39
Printing from a Macintosh
40
Printing from a PC: Windows
42
Printing from a Unix or VMS Workstation
43
Printing from Specific Applications
44
About Paper and Transparencies
45
Handling Paper and Transparencies
45
Setting Paper and Transparency Size
46
Loading Paper and Transparencies
49
Margins and Print Area
50
Manual Feed
51
Color Correction
52
Fonts: Resident Typefaces
55
Downloading Fonts
56
Screen Fonts
56
Printing Hints
57
4 Caring for Your Printer
59
Overview
59
Cleaning Is Important
59
Cleaning Kit Contents
61
Important
62
Cleaning the Printer
63
Replacing the Transfer Roll
75
5 Supplies and Accessories
79
Tektronix Supplies: the Mark of Quality
79
Ordering Information
79
If You Need Help
83
Problems and Solutions
89
Clearing a Jam
91
If You Canõt Make a Print
94
Changing the Line Voltage
94
Media Handling Problems
97
Problems with Image Size and Position
98
Print Quality Problems
99
The Startup Page Prints Although You Disabled It
100
Error Messages on the Startup Page
100
Front and Rear Panels
101
Rear Panel
101
Phaser 480X Rear Panel Switches
102
Front Panel
104
Technical Notes
105
Enabling/Disabling the Startup Page
105
Printer Ports
107
Parallel Port
107
Ethernet Port
108
Specifications
109
Expanding Your Printing System
111
Upgrade Kits
111
Advantages of Adding Memory
112
Adding a Hard Disk for Font Storage
113
Changing the Line Voltage
117
Moving Your Printer
117
Repacking Your Printer
118
Regulatory Information
123
FCC Class B Device (for 110 VAC Equipment)
125
Material Safety Data Sheet
126
Tektronix Phaser 480X User Manual (106 pages)
Macintosh
Brand:
Tektronix
| Category:
Software
| Size: 0.64 MB
Table of Contents
Other Features
2
User Manual
15
Table of Contents
17
Introduction to Phasermatch
21
Calibration
21
Profiles
22
Learning to Use Phasermatch
23
Tutorial on Phaser 480X CD-ROM
23
Getting Started
25
Phasermatch for the Macintosh
25
Locating the Software
25
System Requirements
25
Installing the Software
26
Starting the Application
27
Using the Application
28
Phasermatch for Windows
29
Locating the Software
29
System Requirements
29
Installing the Software
30
Starting the Application
31
Using the Application
32
Selecting a User Mode
33
Overview
35
Phasermatch at a Glance
35
3 Calibrating the Printer
37
Overview
37
When to Use Phasermatch
37
How to Use Phasermatch
38
Setting Gray Balance Values
39
Setting Gray Linearity Values
46
Adjusting Calibration Curves
51
How Values Are Displayed
52
Adjusting the Curve Settings
54
Controlling Calibration Files
57
Loading Existing Calibration Settings
57
Saving Calibration Settings
58
Sending Calibration Settings to the Printer
59
Deleting Existing Calibration Settings
60
Exporting Calibration Settings
61
Importing Calibration Settings
62
Selecting Calibration Preferences
63
4 Editing Profiles
65
Overview
65
Deciding Which Profile Menu Command to Use
66
Adjusting for Dot Gain
68
Editing Profile Curves
72
Making Densitometry Measurements
76
Specifying Paper or Background Color
79
Using Edited Profiles
86
Controlling Profiles
87
Loading Existing Profiles
87
Saving a Profile
88
Sending a Profile to the Printer
89
Deleting Existing Profiles
90
Importing Profile Settings
92
Selecting Profile Preferences
93
If You Get an Error When Making a Test Print
95
Technical Notes
95
If some Users Cannot Use the CD-ROM
96
Values for IT8.7-3 Basic Color Target Test Pattern
98
Values for IT8.7-3 Color Standard Chart Test Pattern
101
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Tektronix Phaser 480X Brochure (2 pages)
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Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 1.34 MB
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