Apple 4100, 4500 Service manual
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Color StyleWriter
4100 and 4500
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Basics
Color StyleWriter 4000 Series
Basics Overview - 1
Overview
The Color StyleWriter 4000
Series printers are desktop
color bubble-jet printers
for personal use.
Basics Overview - 2
Color StyleWriter 4500 and 4100 Differences
The Color StyleWriter 4500 and the Color StyleWriter
4100 differ in the following ways:
• Color StyleWriter 4500 can produce photo-quality
prints.
• Color StyleWriter 4500 can print on banner (zfold) paper.
• Color StyleWriter 4500 prints slightly faster than
the Color StyleWriter 4100.
Basics Overview - 3
Ink Cartridge Configurations
The Color StyleWriter 4500 and 4100 can be configured
with
• Color ink cartridge
• High-performance black ink cartridge
The Color StyleWriter 4500 can also be configured with
• Color ink cartridge
• PhotoGrade ink cartridge.
In the Color StyleWriter 4500, replace the black cartridge
with the PhotoGrade ink cartridge for photo-quality
printing.
Basics Overview - 4
Troubleshooting LEDs
The Color StyleWriter 4500
and 4100 have two LEDs,
Resume
Power
Power and Resume, that can
aid in troubleshooting the
printer. See the
Troubleshooting chapter for
more information.
Basics Overview - 5
Ink-jet Technology
Overview
Thermal ink-jet technology involves applying heat to a tiny
measure of ink until it expands and forms a bubble. As the
bubble continues to expand and burst, it is propelled
through one of the nozzles on the ink cartridge. This process
is repeated up to 8,000 times per second.
Each ink cartridge on the Color StyleWriter 4500 and 4100
has 48 nozzles. On the black ink cartridge, all 48 nozzles
are used for black ink. On the color and PhotoGrade
cartridges each color (cyan, magenta, and yellow) has 16
nozzles each.
Basics Overview - 6
Photo Printing Technology
The Color StyleWriter 4500 uses multiple dye-load
technology to produce photorealistic print-outs. Two ink
cartridges are used to produce these results: the color and
the photo ink cartridges. The color cartridge contains cyan,
magenta, and yellow inks. The PhotoGrade cartridge contains
cyan, magenta, and yellow inks mixed with a black pigment.
The three additional colors in the PhotoGrade cartridge
quadruples the number of ink color ratios that can be
printed in a given area. The resulting colors produced from
the PhotoGrade cartridge are more subtle shades and hues.
The PhotoGrade cartridge also produces smaller ink
droplets, which can be layered on top of each other to vary
the intensity.
Basics Ink Cartridge Identification - 7
Ink Cartridge Identification
Color Cartridge
Black Cartridge
Caution:
printer’s ink on your hands
or clothes. Although the ink
is water soluble, it contains
dyes that will stain.
Note:
StyleWriter 4500 includes
three ink cartridges: black,
color, and PhotoGrade.
The Color StyleWriter 4100
includes only the black and
color cartridges.
Do not get the
The Color
Basics Ink Cartridge Identification - 8
High-Performance, Black-Only Ink Cartridge
The black ink cartridge contains black ink only.
Color Ink Cartridge
The color ink cartridge contains cyan, magenta, and yellow
inks.
Color PhotoGrade Ink Cartridge
The PhotoGrade ink cartridge contains cyan, magenta, yellow
inks and black pigment.
Important:
cartridge and PhotoGrade paper. For photorealistic results,
the kit contents must be used together. These parts cannot be
used in the Color StyleWriter 4100.
The Color StyleWriter 4500 includes the ink
Basics Ink Cartridge Identification - 9
Identifying Replacement Ink Cartridges
The ink cartridges used
with the Color StyleWriter
4100 and 4500 have a
6105
generic cartridge labels.
There is no Apple logo or
Apple part number on the
cartridge. To identify a
cartridge, refer to the
small numeric part number
on the label. This number
can be cross-referenced to
the appropriate Apple
Marketing number in the
chart that follows.
Basics Ink Cartridge Identification - 10
Identify ink cartridges by cross referencing the chart below.
Apple Marketing
Part Number
Product Description HP Cartridge
M5694G/A Color Ink Cartridge (CSW
4100 & 4500)
M5693G/A Black Ink Cartridge (CSW
4100 & 4500)
M5692G/A Color PhotoGrade Ink
Cartidge (4500 only)
Note
: Apple ink cartridges can be found at most Apple authorized dealers, as well as
most office product and computer superstores. Catalog and mail order houses which
specialize in Macintosh products, such as MacWarehouse, MacMall, and MacZone carry
a complete selection of genuine Apple Printer Supplies. You can also call the Apple
Reseller Referral number at 1-800-538-9696, which will refer you to an
authorized Apple dealer in your area.
6107
6106
6104
Basics Recommended Paper - 11
Recommended Paper
Apple recommends Apple
Color Ink-Jet PREMIUM
PLUS Coated Paper. It is the
coated paper of choice to use
with the Color StyleWriter
4100 and 4500 ink-jet
printer.
• Letter size p/n M4792G/
A
• A4-size p/n M4791G/A.
Basics Printing a Photograph - 12
Printing a Photograph
The Color StyleWriter 4500 has the capability to produce
photo-quality printouts. Follow these procedures
1 Remove the black print cartridge and replace it with the
PhotoGrade Ink cartridge.
2 Load the PhotoGrade paper into the sheet feeder so the
whiter side faces you.
Basics Printing a Photograph - 13
3 Choose Page Setup from
the File menu.
4 In the Page Setup dialog
box, select PhotoGrade
from the Paper Type
pop-up menu.
5 Select the “Use Color
PhotoGrade Ink
Cartridge” option.
6 Click Print.
Basics Printing a Banner - 14
Printing a Banner
Follow these steps to print
on banner (z-fold) paper
using the Color StyleWriter
4500.
1 Choose Page Setup from
the File menu.
2 In the Page Setup dialog
box, choose either
Banner US Letter or
Banner A4 from the
Paper Size pop-up
menu.
Basics Printing a Banner - 15
3 Slide the banner lever
to the right until it
clicks into place.
4 Remove all paper from
the input tray.
5 Flip up the banner
Banner
Support
support in the output
tray.
6 Put the paper in the
input tray, with a torn
Banner Lever
edge at the top of the
stack, facing lengthwise
into the printer.
Basics Printing a Banner - 16
7 Slide the paper width and
length adjusters so they
touch the edges of the
stack of paper.
8 Click Print.
Note:
When printing
stops, press the Resume
button as many times as
necessary to advance the
remaining banner paper
out of the printer.
Basics Special Servicing Considerations - 17
Special Servicing Considerations
Banner Calibration
After replacing the logic board or ink cartridges you must
re-calibrate the Color StyleWriter 4500 banner printing.
Performing this calibration requires using the Color
StyleWriter 4500 Banner Calibration utility found in the
Diagnostic folder on the Companion CD. Refer to Additional
Procedures for more information.
Capping Assembly Replacement
If a Color StyleWriter 4100 or 4500 printer is brought in
for service, and the customer has had the printer for
awhile, replace the capping unit.
Capping Assembly 4100: 922-3010
Capping Assembly 4500: 922-2855
Basics - 18
Mechanical Assembly Screws
Important:
screws (for any reason) that are not called out in the Take
Apart chapter for the Color StyleWriter 4000 Series.
Doing so will put the printer out of alignment and will
require installing a new mechanical assembly.
Do not touch/remove mechancial assembly
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Specifications
Color StyleWriter 4000 Series
Specifications Characteristics - 1
Characteristics
Print Methods
Throughput
Serial bubble jet ink-on-demand
Best
:
Up to one page per minute with the black ink cartridge
Up to .3 page per minute for color
Normal
Up to three pages per minute with the black ink cartridge
Up to .8 page per minute for color
Draft
Up to five pages per minute with the black ink cartridge
Up to 1.7 pages per minute for color
Actual speed depends on the documents printed and the Macintosh
:
:
used.
Specifications Characteristics - 2
Note:
The Color StyleWriter 4100 prints at slightly slower
rates: up to four pages per minute with the black ink cartridge,
and up to 1.4 pages per minute for color.
Interfaces
• High-speed serial RS-422 port supports serial connection
• Printer can be hooked up to LocalTalk, but not as a shared
printer.
Specifications Graphics - 3
Graphics
Resolution
Black:
Best: 600 x 600 dpi
Normal: 600 x 300 dpi
Draft: 300 x 300 dpi
Color & Black:
All Modes (plain paper): 300 x 300 dpi
All Modes (other media paper): 600 x 300 dpi
Color & Photo
Best & Normal (photograde paper): 600 x 300 dpi
Note:
photo ink cartridge.
:
The Color StyleWriter 4100 cannot print using the
Specifications Print Media - 4
Print Media
Cut Sheets
Labels
Plain paper, coated (recommended for color picture output)
Color PhotoGrade paper (required for photorealistic color output)
LTR, LGL, Executive, A4, A5, B5
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)
U.S. Executive: 7.25 x 10.5 in. (184.1 x 266.7 mm)
A4: 8.3 x 11.7 in. (210 mm x 297 mm)
A5: 5.8 x 8.3 in. (148.5 x 210 mm)
B5: 7.2 x 10.1 in. (182 x 257 mm)
Weight: 16-36 lb. Capacity: 100 sheets
Avery paper labels designed for inkjet printers
Letter, A4
Capacity: 25 sheets.
Specifications Print Media - 5
Banner
Cards
Transparencies
U.S. Letter Banner: 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm)
U.S. A4 Banner: 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm)
Weight: 20 lbs. Capacity: 20 sheets
Note:
The Color StyleWriter 4100 cannot print on banner
paper.
U.S. 4 x 6: 4 x 6 in. (101.6 x 152.4 mm)
U.S. 5 x 8: 5 x 8 in. (127 x 203.3 mm)
A6: 4.1 x 6 in. (105 x 148.5 mm)
Height: 3.9 x 5.8 in. (100 x 148 mm)
Weight: 29-53 lbs. Capacity: 30 cards
Coated transparencies, most inkjet transparencies
Capacity: 50 sheets
Specifications Print Media - 6
Envelopes
#10: 9.5 x 4.12 in. (241.3 x 104.4 mm)
DL: 4.33 x 8.66 in. (110 x 220 mm)
C6: 4.49 x 6.38 in. (114 x 162 mm)
A2: 4.375 x 5.75 in. (111 x 146 mm)
Weight: 20-24 lbs. Capacity: 20 envelopes
Specifications Printable Area - 7
Printable Area
Paper, Labels, & Transparencies
U.S. Letter
U.S. Legal
U.S. Executive
A4
: 8.3 x 11.7 in. (210 mm x 297 mm)
Top margin:.26 in. (6.6 mm)
Bottom margin:.59 in. (14.9 mm)
Left & right margins: .25 in. (6.4 mm)
A5
: 5.8 x 8.3 in. (148.5 x 210 mm)
Top margin: 26 in. (6.6 mm)
Bottom margin: .84 in. (21.3 mm)
Left & right margins: .25 in. (6.4 mm)
B5
: 7.2 x 10.1 in. (182 x 257 mm)
Top margin: 26 in. (6.6 mm)
Bottom margin: .59 in. (14.9 mm)
Left & right margins: .25 in. (6.4 mm)
: 8.5 x 11 in. (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
: 8.5 x 14 in. (215.9 mm x 355.6 mm)
: 7.25 x 10.5 in. (184.1 x 266.7 mm)
Specifications Printable Area - 8
Envelopes
Cards
#10
: 9.5 x 4.12 in. (241.3 x 104.4 mm)
DL
: 4.33 x 8.66 in. (110 x 220 mm)
C6
: 4.49 x 6.38 in. (114 x 162 mm)
A2
: 4.375 x 5.75 in. (111 x 146 mm)
Top margin: .84 in. (26 mm)
Bottom margin: .29 in. (6.6 mm)
Left & right margins: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
U.S. 4 x 6
U.S. 5 x 8
A6
: 4.13 x 6 in. (105 x 148.5 mm)
Height
Top margin: 0.26 in. (6.6 mm)
Bottom margin: 21.3 in. (.84 mm)
Left & right margins: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm)
: 4 x 6 in. (101.6 x 152.4 mm)
: 5 x 8 in. (127 x 203.3 mm)
: 3.9 x 5.8 in. (100 x 148 mm)
Specifications Ink Cartridges - 9
Ink Cartridges
Type
Ink Color
Shelf Life
Black ink cartridge with integrated ink tank and print head
Three-color ink cartridge with three ink tanks (cyan, magenta,
yellow) and integrated print head
Color PhotoGrade ink cartridge with three ink tanks and integrated
print head
Black
Color (Cyan, magenta, yellow)
PhotoGrade (Cyan, magenta and yellow dyes, and Black pigment)
6 months (installed in printer)
18 months (in original package)
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