Apple 6500 User Manual
Color StyleWriter 6500
Color
K Apple Computer, Inc.
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Contents
Communications regulation information vi
Welcome | ix |
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1 Setting Up Your Printer | 1 |
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Important safety instructions | 1 |
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Unpacking the printer | 3 |
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Plugging in the printer | 5 |
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Turning the printer on and off | 6 |
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Installing the ink cartridges | 7 |
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Loading paper into the paper tray | 10 |
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Printing the sample page | 12 |
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Connecting the printer directly to a Mac OS computer | 13 |
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Connecting to an Apple LocalTalk network (optional) | 14 |
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Connecting the printer to an EtherTalk network | 16 |
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Connecting the printer directly to a Windows/DOS computer | 17 | ||||||
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2 Printing From a Mac OS Computer | 19 |
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Installing the Mac OS printer software | 19 |
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Power Macintosh users and virtual memory | 23 |
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Using a directly connected Color StyleWriter 6500 | 24 |
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Using a Color StyleWriter 6500 on a LocalTalk network | 25 | ||||||
Aligning the ink cartridges | 27 |
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Quick instructions for printing standard documents | 30 |
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Detailed instructions for printing documents | 31 |
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Using custom paper sizes | 39 |
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Creating your own watermarks | 42 |
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Desktop printing | 43 |
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Monitoring and controlling background printing | 47 |
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3 Printing From a Windows/DOS Computer | 49 |
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Installing the Windows printer software | 49 |
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Selecting your printer as the default | 52 | ||
Selecting your printer as the default | 53 | ||
Using the Toolbox 53 |
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Printing from DOS software applications | 54 |
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If you have trouble printing 54 |
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4 Loading Paper and Other Materials | 55 | ||||
Printing on standard paper | 55 |
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Printing envelopes | 56 |
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Printing transparencies | 59 |
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Printing labels | 60 |
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Printing on your own custom paper sizes | 60 | ||||
Printing index cards and postcards | 61 |
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5 Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost | 63 | |
Choosing print materials 63 |
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Quality | 65 |
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Speed | 66 |
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Cost | 66 |
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6 Troubleshooting | 67 |
Safety precautions | 67 |
General problems and solutions 68 | |
Cleaning the ink cartridges 73 | |
Solutions specific to a Mac OS computer 75 | |
Solutions specific to a Windows/DOS computer 81 | |
Appendix A | Technical Information | 83 |
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| General specifications |
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| Apple printer supplies and accessories | 86 |
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Appendix B Using Fonts With the Color StyleWriter 6500 | 89 | ||||||
| Kinds of fonts | 89 |
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| How TrueType fonts work with other kinds of fonts | 92 | |||||
| How the computer looks for fonts | 94 |
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| Where fonts are stored |
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| Styled fonts | 97 |
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| Common questions about fonts | 98 |
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Appendix C | Using ColorSync | 101 |
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| The problem that ColorSync solves | 101 |
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| How ColorSync works |
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| Setting up ColorSync |
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| Tips for best results | 106 |
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| For more information |
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Index 109
Contents v
Communications regulation information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and television interference
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.
If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
mTurn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
mMove the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
mMove the computer farther away from the television or radio.
mPlug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
If necessary, consult an
IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
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Industry Canada statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
VCCI Class 2 statement
Communications Regulation Information | vii |
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apple Color StyleWriter 6500 printer. This manual describes how to set up the printer and how to use it.
Main features of the Color StyleWriter 6500 printer
The Color StyleWriter 6500 works with Mac OS and Windows/DOS computers.
mThe Color StyleWriter 6500 prints
mThe Color StyleWriter 6500 prints up to eight pages per minute in black, four pages per minute in color.
mAs an Energy Star Partner, Apple Computer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
mThe paper input tray holds up to 150 sheets of paper, 15 envelopes, 30 cards, and 25 sheets of labels.
mDesktop printing on a Mac OS computer makes it easy to switch printers and monitor your print requests.
mThe printer offers 64 available TrueType (outline) fonts for a Mac OS computer and 42 for a Windows/DOS computer that print smoothly in a variety of sizes.
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System requirements for a Mac OS computer
To install the printer software and use the Color StyleWriter 6500 printer with your Mac OS computer, you need
ma Mac OS computer with a 68020 or higher central processing unit (CPU), any Macintosh except a Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic®, Portable, or PowerBook 100
mMacintosh Operating System (Mac OS) version 7.1 or later
mat least 4 megabytes (MB) of
mat least 8 MB of space available on your hard disk
The Installer program that comes with the Color StyleWriter 6500 automatically checks whether your computer meets these requirements. Chapter 2 explains how to use the Installer program.
System requirements for a Windows computer
To install the printer software and use the Color StyleWriter 6500 printer with a Windows computer, you need a computer with one of the following combinations of hardware and operating systems:
mWindows 95 version 1.0 or later, 486 (or greater) processor, 8 MB of RAM
mWindows 3.1 or a later version, DOS 3.3 or later, 386 (or greater) processor, 4 MB of RAM
The installation program that comes with the printer automatically checks whether your computer meets these requirements. Chapter 3 explains how to install the printer software on a Windows/DOS computer.
x Welcome
1 Setting Up Your Printer
This chapter introduces the Apple Color StyleWriter 6500 printer and explains how to set it up. After you follow the instructions in this chapter, you’ll be ready to print.
Important safety instructions
Always take the following precautions:
mKeep the printer cover closed when printing.
mAlways turn off the printer before unplugging it.
mKeep the ink cartridges away from children.
mKeep the printer away from sources of liquid, such as washbasins, bathtubs, and shower stalls.
mProtect the printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow.
mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the printer into a wall socket.
mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your computer system.
mDon’t use devices that produce open flames, such as Bunsen burners, near the printer.
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