The Color StyleWriter 2200
is a desktop color bubblejet printer for personal use.
It has various features such
as high-speed printing
(5 pages per minute), high
print quality, cut sheet
feeder, and printing on plain
or coated paper.
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BasicsOverview - 2
The Color StyleWriter 2200
can be configured with
either a four-color ink
cartridge or a highperformance black ink
cartridge. Both of these
cartridges can be easily
replaced.
Ink Cartridge
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BasicsOverview - 3
The Color StyleWriter 2200
has two LEDs that can aid in
troubleshooting the printer.
See the Troubleshooting
chapter for more
information.
Power LED
Error LED
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Ink Cartridge
Identification
Caution:
printer’s ink on your hands
or clothes. Although the ink
is water soluble, it contains
dyes that will stain.
Caution:
print heads from clogging,
do not touch or wipe them.
Do not get the
To prevent the
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Note:
Two ink cartridges
Four–Color
Ink Cartridge
Black–Only
Ink Cartridge
come with the printer. One
cartridge is black ink only;
the other is a four-color ink
cartridge with two ink
tanks.
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BasicsInk Cartridge Identification - 6
Black-Only Ink
Cartridge
Black–Only
Ink Cartridge
The black ink cartridge
contains one ink tank. To
order a replacement
cartridge, use the finished
goods part number
(M3909G/A). The finished
goods part number for the
black tank is M3910G/A.
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Four-Color Ink
Cartridge
Four–Color
Ink Cartridge
Black
Ink Tank
Four–Color
Ink Tank
The four-color ink cartridge
holds two ink tanks. One tank
contains black ink only, and
the other tank contains the
cyan, magenta, and yellow
inks. To order a replacement
cartridge, use the finished
goods part number
(M3908G/A). The finished
goods part number for the
black tank is M3912G/A.
The finished goods part
number for the three-color
tank is M3911G/A.
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Specifications
Color StyleWriter 2200
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SpecificationsCharacteristics - 1
Characteristics
Print Methods
Throughput
Print Head
Serial bubble jet ink-on-demand
Up to five pages per minute with the high-performance black ink
cartridge
Up to 0.3 page per minute for color
Actual speed depends on the documents printed and the
Macintosh used
Four color cartridge: 136 nozzles (vertically-lined)
1 x 64 nozzles for black color
3 x 24 nozzles for yellow, magenta, cyan
Black cartridge: 128 nozzles (vertically-lined)
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SpecificationsGraphics - 2
Graphics
Resolution
720 x 360 dpi (text, line art)
360 dpi (normal mode)
180 dpi (draft mode)
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SpecificationsPrint Media - 3
Print Media
Paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
Back-Print Film
Plain paper, coated (recommended for color picture output)
Capacity: 30 sheets
Commercial number 10, monarch, and other sizes
Capacity: 5 envelopes
Coated transparencies, most ink jet transparencies
Capacity: 10 sheets
Letter, A4
For superior graphics and imaging results, premium paper and
back-print film are recommended
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SpecificationsPrint Media - 4
Cut Sheets
LTR, LGL, A4
U.S. Letter (LTR): 8.5 x 11 in. (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
U.S. Legal (LGL): 8.5 x 14 in. (215.9 mm x 355.6 mm)
A4: 210 mm x 297 mm
Weight: 16-24 lbs. Capacity: 30 sheets (A4, LTR); 20 sheets
coated paper
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SpecificationsInk Cartridges - 5
Ink Cartridges
Type
Ink Color
Shelf Life
High-Performance black ink cartridge with ink tank and
print head
Four-color ink cartridge with two ink tanks (black only and
color—cyan, magenta, yellow) and integrated print head
Black
Four-color (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
6 months (installed in printer)
18 months (in original package)
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SpecificationsInk Cartridges - 6
Print Head
Cartridge Life
Ink Tank Life
High-performance black text only: Approximately 3000 pages
(A4/LTR)
Color: Approximately 2000 pages, with ink tank replacements
High-performance black cartridge with integrated ink tank
150 pages at 5% coverage
Color ink tanks (CMY)
40 pages at 30% coverage (7.5% coverage for each of four
colors)
150 pages (black)
Note:
Actual page print capacity per ink tank depends on
documents printed and type of print material used.
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SpecificationsEnvironmental - 7
Environmental
Acoustic Noise Level
Temperature
Humidity
Approximately 45 dB (reference level)
41–95°F (5-35°C)
10–90% (no condensation)
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SpecificationsElectrical - 8
Electrical
Electrical
Requirements
Power Consumption
120 V, 60 Hz, 1 A
220–240 V, 50 Hz, 0.5 A
30 W maximum
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SpecificationsPhysical - 9
Physical
Dimensions
Weight
Height: 2.3 in. (57 mm)
Width: 11.8 in. (300 mm)
Depth: 6.2 in. (157.6 mm)
3.1 lb. (1.4 kg)
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Troubleshooting
Color StyleWriter 2200
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TroubleshootingGeneral/ - 1
General
The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you
diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures
are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try
the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to
exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module
before you proceed to the next cure.)
If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts
do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product
family.
For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.
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Error Messages and LEDs
The Color StyleWriter 2200 has two LEDs that can aid in
troubleshooting the printer: error LED and power LED.
Error LED
Power LED
Error LED
Power LED
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The printer software also gives error messages to pinpoint
errors.
Make sure the printer is hooked up to a Macintosh and that the
Color StyleWriter 2400 software is installed. See the Peripheral
Software folder on the Service Source Companion CD for the
printer driver.
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The LEDs indicate the state of the printer or whether an error has occurred (e.g., carriage
control error, paper jam).
The following chart provides a summary of error codes and printer states. If an error is
indicated, check the chart, then go to “Error LEDs” in the Symptom Charts.
Software Error Message
(from printer driver)
Out of paperPaper pickup error
Paper jamPaper jam
Ink cartridge jamCarriage control error
Obstruction, clear and try againCleaning error
Problem with host computerHost originated error
Cartridge needs to be replacedHead temperature sensor error
Check connector and try againTemperature sensor error
Cartridge not installed properlyCartridge error
Check connectors and try againROM/RAM error
Waste ink absorbers fullWaste ink full error
Battery low, recharge batteryBattery error
LEDs
Error Power
Symptom
(see Symptom Charts)
Door openDoor open error
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Symptom Charts
Paper
Paper sticks together1Remove excess sheets from paper tray.
2Use only specified paper, envelopes, transparencies, and
backprint film.
3Check that settings in Page Setup menu are correct.
4Fan paper before putting it in paper tray.
Paper skews1Remove excess sheets from paper tray.
2Use only specified paper, envelopes, transparencies, and
backprint film.
3Stack paper flush against left side of paper tray and adjust
paper guide.
4Check rollers on sheet feeder and eject roller. Clean or
replace if necessary.
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Paper jams during
loading, before
printing
Paper jams inside
printer
Paper jams during
output, after printing
Paper feeds
incorrectly or feeds
multiple sheets
Carefully remove paper by hand.
Carefully pull out paper in direction of paper output.
1Carefully pull out paper in direction of paper output.
2Check eject roller for obstructions or damage, and clean or
replace if necessary.
1Use paper pickup roller cleaning tool. See “Cleaning Tool
Installation and Use” in Additional Procedures chapter.
2Repeat cleaning process.
3Advise customer to contact Apple Assist or their support
provider.
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TroubleshootingSymptom Charts/Operation - 7
Operation
No power1Check power cable connections.
2Replace power cord.
3Replace controller board.
Does not print1Turn on printer and restart computer.
2Check interface cable connections.
3Open Chooser and verify that correct printer driver and port
is selected.
4Replace printer driver.
Carriage unit does not
move to center when
front door is open, and
printer is on
1Make sure covers are securely closed.
2Check carriage for obstructions.
3Replace controller board.
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TroubleshootingSymptom Charts /Print Quality - 8
Print Quality
Missing dots and/or
white streaks
Blurring and/or
smudging
Missing dots, followed
by a blob of ink
1Perform “Nozzle Check” and “Print Head Cleaning.” See
Additional Procedures chapter.
2Make sure ink cartridges are set firmly.
3Use only specified paper, envelopes, transparencies, and
backprint film.
4Replace ink cartridge. See Additional Procedures chapter.
5Replace logic board.
1Use only specified paper, envelopes, transparencies, and
backprint film.
2Perform “Print Head Cleaning.” See Additional Procedures
chapter.
3Replace ink cartridge. See Additional Procedures chapter.
Before printing, switch print quality to “Best” in printer driver.
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Vertical lines are
distorted/wavy
Poor image at bottom
of page
Open and close blue lever next to cartridge to make sure cartridge
is seated properly.
Increase margin at bottom of page to at least 0.8 inch.
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Error LEDs
Paper pickup error1Add paper.
2Use only specified paper, envelopes, transparencies, and
backprint film.
3Check that settings in Page Setup menu are correct.
4Fan paper before putting it in paper tray.
5Use paper pickup roller cleaning tool. See “Cleaning Tool
Installation and Use” in Additional Procedures chapter.
Paper jamCheck eject roller for obstructions or damage, and clean or
replace if necessary. Use paper pickup roller cleaning tool.
Carriage control
error
Temperature sensor
error
Make sure ink tank is latched securely.
1Check cable connections.
2Replace logic board.
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Cleaning errorCheck eject roller for obstructions or damage, and clean or
replace if necessary. Use paper pickup roller cleaning tool.
Cartridge error1Make sure ink cartridges and tanks are set firmly and latches
are secure. Make sure ink cartridge does not interfere with
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
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Take ApartBattery Attachment - 2
1Turn over the printer.
2Turn the thumbwheel
until the battery
attachment disengages
from the printer.
Thumbwheel
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3Remove the battery
attachment from the
printer.
Battery Attachment
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Take ApartBattery - 4
Battery
Battery
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
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Take ApartBattery - 5
Push in the latch and remove
the battery from the
printer.
Battery
Latch
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Battery
Replacement Note:
Make
sure the arrows are
lined up before
reinstalling the battery.
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Take ApartCovers - 7
Covers
Top Cover
Before you begin, remove
the battery attachment.
Upper Case
Upper Case Cover
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Top Cover
Top Cover
Hold the cover upright and
bend the cover slightly to
release the side mounting
tabs. Remove the top cover
from the printer.
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Upper Case Cover
1Pull back the two latches
to open the upper case
cover.
Upper Case Cover
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2Lift up the printer
Upper Case
slightly.
3Pull down and remove
the upper case cover
from the printer.
Replacement Note:
The
mounting tabs are
notched so that the cover
must be in the full open
position when
reinstalled. Hold the
upper case cover firmly
in the position shown and
snap it back in place. Ê
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Upper Case
1Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove
Upper Case
the screw.
2Using a small flat-blade
screwdriver, press in
the two latches on the
front of the printer.
Slightly lift up the front
of the upper case.
3Using a small flat-blade
screwdriver, press in
the two latches on the
bottom of the printer and
remove the upper case
from the printer.
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Lock Plate
Remove the lock plate from
the printer.
Lock Plate
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Panel Board
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• Battery attachment
• Covers
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Take ApartPanel Board - 14
1Remove the ribbon cable
from connector CN5 at
the end of the panel
board.
2Using a #0 Phillips
jeweler’s screwdriver,
remove the two screws.
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Take ApartPanel Board - 15
3Tilt the board up, and
gently remove the
ribbon cable from
connector CN6.
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Print Unit
Print Unit Assembly
Left Latch
Right Latch
Assembly
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• Battery attachment
• Covers
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1
Note:
There are cables
attaching the print unit
assembly to the
controller board. Do not
remove the print unit
assembly until these
cables have been
disconnected.
Release the left side
Left Side Latch
latch and lift up the
print unit assembly
slightly.
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2Release the right side
latch and lift up and hold
the print assembly.
Right Side Latch
Control Panel
Assembly
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3Lift up and reach under
the print unit assembly
to disconnect the four
ribbon cables on the
controller board:
CNCR1
CNSW1
Controller Board
CNLF
CNH1
• CNH1 (with latch)
• CNLF
• CNSW1 (with latch)
• CNCR1
4Remove the print unit
assembly from the
printer.
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5Remove the ribbon cable
from connector CN5 on
the print unit assembly.
Ribbon Cable
CN5
Connector
Replacement Note:
The
ribbon cable is not part
of the print unit
assembly. Remove this
cable before returning
the print unit assembly
to Apple.
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6
Replacement Note:
Make
sure the ribbon cable is
routed properly before
reinstalling the print
unit assembly.
Improper installation of
this cable could damage
the cable.
Ribbon Cable
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Controller Board
Controller Board
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• Battery attachment
• Covers
• Print unit assembly
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1Release the two latches
Latch
and remove the
controller board from
the printer.
Controller
Latch
Board
Bottom Case
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Take ApartController Board - 24
2Using a small Phillips
screwdriver, remove
the three screws and
remove the controller
board from the shield.
Controller
Board
Shield
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Bottom Case
Bottom Cover
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• Battery attachment
• Covers
• Print unit assembly
• Controller board
Perform the above steps.
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Additional Procedures
Color StyleWriter 2200
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Additional ProceduresPrinter Cleaning - 1
Printer Cleaning
Top Cover
Before you begin, unplug the
printer.
Upper Case Cover
Upper Case
Caution:
ammonia-based or alcoholbased cleaners on or around
the printer. These cleaners
may react with the plastic.
Caution:
in the power cord
receptacle.
Do not use
Do not spill liquid
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Additional ProceduresPrinter Cleaning - 2
1
Top Cover
Caution:
printer’s ink on your
Do not get the
hands or clothes.
Although the ink is water
soluble, it contains dyes
Upper Case
that will stain.
Using a damp cloth, wipe
the outside of the printer
covers.
2
Caution:
Do not use any
liquid cleaners inside the
printer.
Remove the top cover,
upper case cover, and
upper case from the
printer.
This procedure covers
the ink cartridge
replacement for either of
the ink cartridges that come
with the printer. One
cartridge is black ink only,
with one black ink tank; the
other is a four-color ink
Ink Cartridge
cartridge with two ink
tanks. One tank contains
black ink only and the other
tank contains the cyan,
magenta, and yellow inks.
press the purge button
after replacing the ink
cartridge.
Ink Cartridge
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Ink Tank
Replacement
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Ink Cartridge
Caution:
printer’s ink on your hands
or clothes. Although the ink
is water soluble, it contains
dyes that will stain.
Do not get the
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Note:
This procedure covers
ink tank replacement for the
four-color ink cartridge.
The cartridge contains two
separate ink tanks, one for
black ink and one for cyan,
magenta, and yellow inks.
When you run out of ink, you
Ink Cartridge
can replace only the empty
tank, instead of replacing
the entire cartridge.
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Additional ProceduresInk Tank Replacement - 12
1Turn on the printer.
2Open the front cover. The
carriage unit will now
move to the center
position.
3Remove and discard the
old ink tank.
Ink Tank
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4
Ink Nozzles
Caution:
print heads from
clogging, do not touch or
To prevent the
wipe the ink nozzles.
Plastic
Cap
Ink Tank
Remove the plastic cap
from the replacement
ink tank.
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5
Purge Button
Caution:
install the color ink tank
Make sure you
and the black ink tanks
in the proper positions.
6Slide the ink tank into
the ink cartridge and
push down so the ink
tank snaps into place.
7Close the printer cover.
8Turn on the printer and
press the purge button
after replacing the ink
Ink Cartridge
Ink Tank
tank.
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Nozzle Check
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Ink Cartridge
Caution:
printer’s ink on your hands
or clothes. Although the ink
is water soluble, it contains
dyes that will stain.
Do not get the
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Note:
This procedure
explains how to run the
nozzle check test page,
which indicates whether the
print nozzles need to be
cleaned. The print nozzles
are contained in the ink
cartridge.
Ink Cartridge
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Additional ProceduresNozzle Check - 17
1
Important:
Make sure the
printer is off.
Load paper into the cut
sheet feeder.
Cut Sheet Feeder
2Hold down the power key
until the LED goes out.
Power LED
The printer will now
print out a test page.
Power Key
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3Examine the bottom of
the test page to
determine print head
status.
If the horizontal lines in
the test pattern are
missing, one or more ink
nozzles are clogged. To
clear the nozzles,
perform one of the print
head cleaning procedures
described in this
chapter.
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Print Head
Cleaning
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Ink Cartridge
Caution:
printer’s ink on your hands
or clothes. Although the ink
is water soluble, it contains
dyes that will stain.
Caution:
print nozzles from clogging,
do not touch or wipe them.
The print nozzles are on the
bottom of the ink cartridge.
Do not get the
To prevent the
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Additional ProceduresPrint Head Cleaning - 20
Note:
Use the Cleaning option
to correct blurred
characters, horizontal white
streaks, and missing dots
caused by clogged ink
nozzles. Use the Super
Cleaning option when print
quality does not improve
Ink Cartridge
after you have performed
the Cleaning option two or
three times.
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Additional ProceduresPrint Head Cleaning - 21
1Make sure the Color
StyleWriter 2400
printing software is
installed. See the
Peripheral Software
folder on the Service
Source Companion CD for
the driver software.
2Using the Chooser, select
Color StyleWriter
2200.
3Make sure the correct
printer port is selected.
Close the Chooser.
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4Print any document or
choose Print Window
from the File menu.
5Click the Utilities button
in the Print dialog box.
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6
Important:
Super Cleaning option
except when absolutely
necessary, since the
procedure uses great
amounts of ink.
Select the “Clean the
print head before
printing” option.
A Color StyleWriter 2200 paper pickup roller cleaning tool
is available for customers to correct paper feeding
problems.
With high usage or with the wrong paper, the pickup rollers
can accumulate dust and other contaminants that hinder
their performance. Eventually the printer can experience
paper mis-feeds or multi-feeds. Customers can use the
cleaning tool to remove contaminants from the rollers and
restore the printer to normal operation.
• In the United States, the cleaning tool is available only
through the SRF fulfillment process. Service providers
cannot order the cleaning tool directly; however, they
may refer customers to 1-800-SOS-APPL where
customers can order a cleaning tool at no charge.
• Outside of the United States, service providers may order
the cleaning tool using the cleaning tool part number
from their region’s Service Price Pages. Each region
needs to determine whether or not to make the cleaning
tool available directly to customers.
contains one cleaning tool
and a complete set of written
instructions printed in five
different languages.
Customers perform the
following steps to clean the
paper pickup rollers:
document. Otherwise, ink will contaminate the inside of
the printer and cause future print quality problems.
Without adding paper, print a completely blank
document. The pickup rollers rotate against the cleaning
pads, and the printer’s orange error LED lights up to
indicate a paper jam.
7When the rollers stop rotating and the error LED
remains on, click the desktop’s Color StyleWriter 2200
printer icon. The Macintosh beeps and an out-of-paper
error message appears.
8Without adding paper to the printer, click the error
message’s Continue button. The pickup rollers resume
rotating and the error message reappears.
9To ensure that the rollers are thoroughly cleaned, repeat
10 Remove the cleaning tool and use clean water to rinse the
dust from the cleaning pads. Wipe the cleaning tool with
a lint-free cloth.
11 To dry the paper pickup rollers, insert one sheet of
blank paper into the printer and adjust the paper guide.
Click the error message’s Continue button. The blank
sheet of paper moves all the way through the printer.
12 Load some paper into the printer and try printing a page
of text. If the paper does not feed correctly, repeat the
entire cleaning process. Customers who still experience
printing problems should contact Apple Assist or their
support provider for assistance.
Power button and the
Purge button, plug the
AC adapter’s cable into
the printer. Release the
Power button and the
Purge button after the
printer’s initial poweron sequence.
3Hold down the Power
button, then release it
when the Error LED goes
out. At this point, the
Error LED will start