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Apple Color Printer
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Apple Color Printer
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Control
Panel
Overview
The Apple Color Printer control panel signals printer errors by means of status messages, an alarm indicator light, and a beep tone.
Using a set of control keys, you can perform various service functions from the control panel. There are two modes of operation from the panel: user and service. Different levels and types of menus are accessible in each mode.
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Display
On Line Key
On Line Indicator
To access either the user or service menus, you must turn the printer off-line. You can toggle the printer onand off-line by pressing the On Line key.
The printer is off-line when the on line indicator is off and the display reads
“00 READY.”
Note: The * indicates that the print heads are capped and the printer may be turned off.
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Control Panel Keys - 3 |
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Control Panel
Keys
Four control keys allow you Display to operate the user and
service menus.
On Line Key
< Key |
Enter Key |
Menu/> Key |
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Control Panel Keys - 4 |
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Pressing the Exit key |
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moves you from the |
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current menu level to |
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the next higher level. |
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Exit Key
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Control Panel Keys - 5 |
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• Pressing the Enter |
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key moves you from |
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the current menu |
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level to the next |
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lower level. If you are |
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at the lowest menu |
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level, pressing the |
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Enter key executes |
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the menu item that is |
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currently displayed. |
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Enter Key
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Control Panel Keys - 6 |
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• Pressing the > or < |
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key changes the menu |
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to the next choice at |
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the same level and |
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changes the value of |
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any parameter |
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displayed. |
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< Key |
Menu/> Key |
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User Menus - 7 |
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Display
On Line
Key
User Menus
To enter the user mode and access the user menus, switch on the printer and set it to off-line (press the On Line key so that the on line indicator turns off).
Press the Menu key once to see the first menu displayed. Then use the > or < key to move between the menus and choices.
Press the Enter key to execute a selection.
< Key |
Enter Key |
Menu/> Key |
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User Menus - 8 |
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The following selections are available in the user menus: |
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PRINTING MODE
• MODE-A
Prints plain paper, envelopes, or coated paper
• MODE-B
Prints transparencies
• MODE-C
Prints blacks twice as dark
• MODE-D
Reduces bleeding on graphics with plain paper; increases printing time considerably
• MODE-E
Prints high-speed drafts
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CLEANING
• CLEANING-A
Cleaning A clears print head of clogged ink nozzles.
• CLEANING-B
If Cleaning A does not work after 2–3 times, use Cleaning
B. Cleaning B uses more time and ink
(1.5 min. and 2 g of ink).
SET PARAMETER
The Set Parameter menu controls settings for parallel interface. Do not change any of these settings.
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TEST PRINT
• TEST PRINT-A
Gives current status of printer (ROM version, interface, etc.) as well as a color grid
• NOZZLE CHECK
Gives test pattern to check print head
DUMP MODE
• DUMP OFF (default mode)
• DUMP ON
INTERFACE SELECT
• SCSI (default mode)
Use Enter key to set SCSI ID number.
• PARALLEL
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COUNTRY CODE
• ENGLISH (default)
• FINNISH
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• JAPANESE
• NORWEGIAN
• PORTUGUESE
• SPANISH
• SWEDISH
• DANISH
• DUTCH
NVRAM INITIALIZE
• INIT. NO (default)
• INIT. YES
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User Menus - 12 |
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MEDIA SELECT
• NORMAL PAPER (default)
• ENVELOPE/THICK
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Display
On Line
Key
< Key |
Enter Key |
Menu/> Key |
Service Menus
To enter the service mode and access the service menus, switch off the printer, hold down the Menu key and the < key at the same time, and switch the printer back on.
Hold down the Menu and < keys until a series of squares appears on the display. Then release the keys, hold down the On Line key, and press the Enter key twice.
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Service Menus - 14 |
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Note: The first menu |
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displayed should be “BLACK |
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OFFSET.” If the first menu |
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is “CLEANING,” you are not |
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in the service mode. Repeat |
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the entering service mode |
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The following selections are available in the service menus: |
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BLACK OFFSET
Sets value for Black registration
CYAN OFFSET
Sets value for Cyan registration
MAGENTA OFFSET
Sets value for Magenta registration
YELLOW OFFSET
Sets value for Yellow registration
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DIRECTION OFFSET
Sets the printing position for printing in both directions
TEST PRINT
• TEST PRINT-A
Bubble-jet head jet check pattern
• TEST PRINT-B
Bubble-jet head/main unit precision check pattern 1
• TEST PRINT-C
Printing position setting pattern
• TEST PRINT-D
Bubble-jet head/main unit precision check pattern 2
• HEAT RUN
Printer mechanism drive function for factory inspection
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Service Menus - 17 |
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CLEANING
• CLEANING-A
Clears print head of clogged ink nozzles
• CLEANING-B
Checks the ink passage pressure
• CLEANING-C
Fills ink passage in the ink supply system
• CLEANING-D
Flushes ink supply system
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Service Menus - 18 |
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CENTER HEAD
Moves the carriage to the center of the printer to allow replacement of the bubble-jet head unit
When you press the Enter key, the carriage moves (while the beeper sounds) and stays at the center of the printer for 5 seconds. The carriage then returns to its home position. To exit this mode, switch the power off.
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Wiring Diagram - 20 |
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Wiring Diagram - 22 |
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Wiring Diagram - 23 |
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Wiring Diagram - 24 |
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Wiring Diagram - 25 |
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Wiring Diagram - 26 |
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Wiring Diagram - 27 |
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Wiring Diagram - 28 |
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