Apple ColorLaserWriter 12/600PS User Manual
Ap p l e
Color LaserW riter
12/600PS
Setting up, connecting, and using your printer
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Contents Overview
Preface How Much of This Book Do I Have to Read? xix
Part I Guide for Printer Administrators
1Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS 1
2Setting Up the Printer for Macintosh Users 43
3Setting Up the Printer for Windows and NetWare Users 77
4Setting Up the Printer fo r UNIX Users 111
5InstallingOptions 129
Part II Guide for Users
6Macintosh Users 155
7Windows and D OS Users 173
8UNIXUsers 201
9Loading Paper 203
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10 Maintenance 215
11 Clear ing Paper Jams 227
12 Fixing Image Problems 237
13 Troubleshooting 243
Part III Appendixes
ATechnical Information and Printer Supplies 257
BSetting U p the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer 269
CUsing Fonts With the Printer 277
DWorking With ColorSync 291
EPacking and Moving the Printer 295
FReplacing the Fuser 303
GDiagnosing Problems for Service 323
HRemoving the Macintosh Desktop Printing Software 335
Index 339
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Contents
Detailed Contents
Communications regulation information xvii
Laser in fo rma t ion xviii
Preface How Much of This Book Do I Have to Read? xix
Printer administrators and users: Who does what xix
What the printer administrator should know xx
Getting new users started xx
Which chapters should I read? xxi
Part I Guide for Printer Administrators
1Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS 1
Main features of the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS 1
Anatomy of the printer 2
Choosing a place for the printer 3
Important safety instructions 4
Unpacking the printer 6
Installing the quick reference booklet 9
Installing the fuser oil bottle 10
Installing the photoconductor cartridge and toner disposal box 12
Installing the toner cartridges 19
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Wait to install the printer options 24
Loading paper into the paper cassette 25
Connecting the pri nter 29
Connecting to an Ethernet network 30
Connecting to a LocalTalk network 32
Connecting directly to a single Macintosh 34
Connecting to an IBM PC or compatible with a parallel cable 35
Connecting the power and turning on the printer 37
Saving energy 39
Adjusti n g communication settings 40
Why customize communication settings? 41
How to customize communication settings 41
How to return to the default settings 42
What to do next 42
2Setting Up the Printer for Macintosh Users 43
Before you begin 44
Initial AppleTalk setup 44
Step 1: Installing the software the printer administrator needs 45
Step 2: Choosing the printer on the administrator’s computer 47
Step 3: Making sure everything is working 48
What to do next 48
Changing printer settings with the Apple Printer Utility 49
Opening the Apple Printer Utility 51
Viewing printer information 53
Naming the printer 53
Identifying the printer’s physical location 54
Sending fonts to the printer 55
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Removing fonts 57
Printing font samples 57
Initializing a hard disk connected to the printer 58
Tur ning the startup pages on or off 59
Conserving energy 60
Setting paper-handling options 61
Setting up job handling 62
Setting the printer’s error timeout 63
Setting the printer’s network zones 64
Viewing the Ethernet address 65
Working with a NetWare network 66
Changing TCP/IP configurations 68
Viewing and changing communication settings 70
Sending PostScript files to the printer 72
Restarting the printer 72
Getting Macintosh users started using the printer 73
Instructions for users 73
Software for users 73
Preparing a server so users can install over a network 74
Installing the printer software from the server 75
What to do next 76
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3Setting Up the Printer for Windows and NetWare Users 77
System requi rements 77
Before you begin 78
Installing the software the printer administratror needs 78
Installing software for Windows NT 81
Usi ng Apple Print Monitor 81
Initial Apple Print Monitor for Windows setup 82
Making sure everything is working 83
Initial Novell NetWare setup 83
Step 1: Choosing an operating mode 84
What to do next 85
Usi ng P C ONSOLE 86
Ste p 2, option A: Setting up the printer as a print server
(using PCONSOLE) 87
Ste p 2, option B: Setting up the printer as a remote printer
(RPRINTER mode) 92
Step 3: Assigning a password for the print server (optional) 97
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Step 4: Setting up the PostScript printer driver for NetWare 98
Step 5: Making sure everything is working 98
Step 6: Setting up client computers for network printing 98
What to do next 98
Setting additional printer parameters with the Apple Printer Utility for
Windows 99
Installing the Apple Printer Utility for Windows 10 0
Opening and quitting the Apple Printer Utility 100
Selecting the printer 101
Viewing printer information 101
Giving the printer an AppleTalk name 101
Identifying the printer’s physical location 102
Printing font samples 102
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Tur ning the startup pages on or off 102
Conserving energy 103
Setting paper-handling options 103
Setting up job handling 104
Viewing the Ethernet address 104
Working with a NetWare network 105
Changing TCP/IP configurations 106
Viewing and changing communication settings 107
Sending PostScript files to the printer 108
Restartin g t he printer 108
Banner pages and NetWare 109
Installed Type 1 fonts and Adobe Typ e Manager 10 9
Installing Type 1 fonts 109
Removing Typ e 1 fonts 110
Changing the size of the ATM font cache 110
Tur ning ATM off or on 110
What to do next 110
4Setting Up the Printer fo r UNIX Users 111
Before you begin 111
Initial TCP/IP setup 112
Will these instructions work for my flavor of UNIX? 112
Background information 112
Security 112
Step 1: Installing the software the printer administrator needs 112
Step 2: Obtaining an IP address for the printer 113
Step 3: Assigning an IP address to the printer 113
Step 4: Making sure everything is working 117
What to do next 119
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Configuring the printer 119
Getting UNIX users started using the printer 119
Notes on configuring specific UNIX systems 121
Configuring HP-UX version 8.07 121
Configuring HP-UX version 9.xx 123
Configuring IBM AIX version 3.x 125
Configuring Sun OS version 4.1, Ultrix version 4.2,
or other BSD systems 127
What to do next 128
5InstallingOptions 129
Installing the optional 250-sheet feeder 130
Adjusti n g the side margin 135
Installing the 250-sheet universal cassette 136
Adding hard disks 137
Connecting a previously used hard disk 137
Connecting external hard disks 137
Adding an internal hard disk 140
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Initializing hard disks 143
Usi ng ex ternal hard disks from manufacturers other than Apple 144
Increasing the printer RAM 144
Installing RAM 145
Configuring your software for new printer options 150
Configuring the Macintosh printer software 150
Configuring the printer from an IBM PC or compatible 152
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Part II Guide for Users
6Macintosh Users 155
System requi rements 156
Installing the printer software 156
More information about the Installer program 158
Selecting and setting up the printer 159
Creating, throwing away, and ma nipulating desktop printer icons 160
Determining the status of a printer by looking at its icon 160
Switching between printers 161
Drag the document you want to print to a desktop printer icon 161
Select the printer using its desktop printer icon 161
Select a new printer using the Chooser 162
Printing 162
Selecting page setup options 162
Printing documents 164
Printing a cover page automatically 165
Printing color and grayscale documents 166
Reporting printing errors 167
Tur ning t ra y switching on or off 168
Printing transparencies 169
Changing the Print Quality mode 169
Printing while using the computer for other work 170
Monitoring and controlling background printing 171
Using the Apple Printer Utility 172
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7Windows an d DOS Users 173
System requi rements 173
Installing the Windows printer software 174
What to do next 177
Installing software for Windows NT 177
Printing from Windows applications 178
Setting printer driver options 178
Opening the printer Setup dialog box from the Control Panel 179
Opening the printer setup dialog box from your application 179
Opening the printer Setup dialog box from the Print Manager 179
Selecting printer options in the Setup dialog box 180
Additional printer options 181
PostScript 182
Fonts 184
Features 186
Job Control 187
Water mark 188
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Downloading fonts 190
Downloading fonts manually to RAM or to the hard disk 191
Usi ng a hard disk 193
Adding a hard disk to the device list 193
Initializing the hard disk 195
Printing to a PostScript file 196
Usi ng the driver to print a PostScript file 197
DOS notes 199
Using the Apple Printer Utility for Windows 199
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8UNIXUsers 201
Printing from a UNIX workstation to the printer 202
9Loading Paper 203
Choosing paper 204
Automatic or manual printing with the printer 204
Usi ng the standard paper cassette 205
Usi ng the multipurpose tray 206
Opening the multipurpose tray 206
Placing paper and tra nsparencies in the multipurpose tray 207
Loading the optional 250-sheet universal cassette 211
10 Maintenance 215
Safety first 216
Precautions during maintenance 217
Regular mai ntenance 218
Low toner 218
Low fuser oil 219
Toner disposal box is full 220
Photoconductor cartridge is wearing out 221
Fuser needs replacement 222
Cleaning the exterior 222
Cleaning the density sensor and separation discharger wire 223
Cleaning the paper pickup area 226
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11 Clear ing Paper Jams 227
Checking the indicator lights for paper jams 228
Checking for and clearing paper jams 229
Clearing paper from the paper pickup area 230
Clearing paper from the transfer drum 233
Clearing paper from the fuser 234
Clearing paper from the optional feeder 236
12 Fixing Image Problems 237
General print quality problems 237
Color print quality problems 241
13 Troubleshooting 243
Problems covered in other places 243
Can’t communicate with the printer 244
Can’t close the printer’s door 244
Can’t turn the toner carousel 245
Macintosh troubleshooting 245
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IBM PC or compatible troubleshooting 249
Novell NetWare troubleshooting 251
UNIX troubleshooting 251
Density control panel 254
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Part III Appendixes
ATechnical Information and Printer Supplies 257
Specifications 257
About PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files 263
RAM Upgrade Specifications 265
Ozone emission 265
Communication settings 266
Accessories 267
Supplies 268
BSetting U p the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer 269
Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 4 server 270
Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 3.x server 272
Modifying an existing ATPS configuration on a NetWare 3.x server 274
CUsing Fonts With the Printer 277
Kinds of fonts 277
Bitmapped fonts 278
PostScript fonts 279
TrueTyp e fonts 280
QuickDraw GX imaging technology 281
How TrueType fonts work with other kinds of fonts 281
TrueTyp e and bitmapped fonts 281
TrueTyp e and PostScript fonts 283
How the Macintosh looks for fonts 283
Where fonts are stored 284
Suitcases 285
Styled fonts 287
Common questions about fonts 288
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DWorking With ColorSync 291
The problem that ColorSync solves 291
About ColorSync 292
How ColorSync works 292
Usi ng ColorSync 293
EPacking and Moving the Printer 295
FReplacing the Fuser 303
Replacing the fuser 304
Replacing the t ransfer drum cleaning unit 311
Replacing the air and ozone filters 317
Replacing the separation discharger unit 320
GDiagnosing Problems for Service 323
Normal power-on status panel behavior 324
Pape r O ut and Paper Jam lights both flash 325
Two hardware problems you may be able to fix 325
Out of paper 326
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Pape r jams 327
Regular mai ntenance 328
Low toner 328
Low fuser oil 329
Toner disposal box is full 330
Photoconductor cartridge is wearing out 331
Fuser needs replacement 332
Problem with internal random-access memory (RAM) 333
Problem with the toner carousel 334
HRemoving the Macintosh Desktop Printing Software 335
Monitoring and controlling print requests without desktop printers 337
Index 339
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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 radio-frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s
instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
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:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m Plug 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 Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support
information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet helpful:
Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
IMPORTANT
could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple
peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is
important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between
system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets,
and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded
cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices,
contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Interference
Communications Regulation Information
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DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications.
VCCI statement
Laser information
WARNING
equipment’s manual may result in hazardous exposure.
WARNING
this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses,
with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this
equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located at the back of the printer,
indicates that the printer meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located
inside the printer.
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in
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Laser Information
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A RAYONNEMENT
LASER DE CLASSE 1
Class 1 label
APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
APARELHO A LASER DE CLASSE 1
EN60825:1991
Service warning label
How Much of This Book Do I Have to Read?
The manual contains all the information you need for the Color LaserWriter
12/600 PS printer, whether you’re the printer administrator who sets it up or a
user who wants to print some transparencies for a meeting. T his preface
directs you to specific chapters depending on what kind of network you have.
Printer administrators and users: Who does what
The printer is usually set up and maintained by a printer administrator and
shared by a number of users. T his book is organized accordingly: Part I
contains setup information for the printer admi nistrator, and Part II contains
setup and usage information for users.
Depending on the type of problem, troubleshooting can be
handled by the administrator or by users. The appendixes in Part III
contain additional information that administrators and users might need.
Hint: When you set up the printer, be sure to hang the quick reference
booklet inside the printer’s door. That way users have easy access to helpful
problem-solving information.
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What the printer administrator should know
The printer administrator sets up the hardware, installs any options, installs
the printer on the network, and helps new users get started. To accomplish
these t asks, printer administrators must
m be familiar with the network connections and topology
m have access to and knowledge of the special tools required by their
networks:
m for AppleTalk networks, no special tools required
m for Novell NetWare networks, administrative privileges and familiarity
with programs like PCONSOLE
m for TCP/IP networks with UNIX
®
workstations, super user privileges and
knowledge of their UN IX system’s printing architecture
Getting new users started
In almost every case—regardless of the operating system—the printer
administrator is responsible for initial setup of the hardware and the network.
There is a great variety, however, in how different groups get new users
started. Here are the assumptions this book makes:
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Preface
Macintosh and Windows users
m
m
UNIX users
have their workstations prepared for printing by the printer
administrator.
install their own printer software.
Which c hapters should I read?
There are five main steps to preparing the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS it so
any user can print on it. Although you could do some steps in a different
order, these steps are organized to simplify troubleshooting.
Step 1: Set up the hardware and connect the printer.
Chapter 1 explains how to unpack the printer, install everything you need
(toner cartridges, photoconductor, toner disposal box, and fuser oil), load
paper, and connect the pri nter to your network. At the end of the chapter, you
turn on the printer a nd it prints a startup page, assuring you that the printer
engine and controller board work correctly.
Step 2: Configure the printer for a network connection or for a
direct connection.
The next three chapters (plus Appendix B) explain how to configure the
printer on different networks or set it up by a direct connection:
Chapter Computer Network interface and cable
Chapter 2 Macintosh AppleTalk on LocalTalk cables
AppleTalk on Ethernet cables (EtherTalk)
Chapter 3 DOS and Windows Apple Print Monitor for Windows or
Novell NetWare on Ethernet cables
DOS and Windows Direct connection by a parallel cable
Chapter 4 UNIX TCP/IP on Ethernet cables
Appendix B Macintosh ATPS, NetWare for Macintosh on LocalTalk
or Ethernet cables
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Step 3: Set additional printer parameters.
The administrative tools provided with the printer are described in detail in
Chapters 2 and 3:
Chapter Computer Utility name
Chapter 2 Macintosh Apple Printer Utility
Chapter 3 Windows Apple Printer Utility for Windows
Though the Apple Printer Utility runs on Macintosh computers and the
Apple Pri nter Utility for Windows runs on Windows computers, both utilities
can be used to set additional printer parameters that affect all users.
Step 4: Add any hardware options.
Chapter 5 explains how to add any of the hardware options you may have
purchased for the printer, including
m internal or external hard disks, for storing Macintosh and Windows
downloadable fonts
m extra m emory, for printing documents that contain many fonts
more quickly
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m paper-handling options (the 250-sheet feeder with universal cassette)
Preface
Step 5: Help new users get started.
Part II of the manual contains information for people who plan to use (as
opposed to administer) the printer. Information about the administrator’s
responsibilities is in Part I.
User’s computer Where to find information
Macintosh Chapter 2 explains the administrator’s responsibilities.
Chapter 6 explains how the user gets started and how to print.
Chapter 9 explains how to load paper.
Chapter 10 explains routine maintenance.
Chapters 11, 12, and 13 explain how to fix problems with the printer.
Windows or DOS Chapter 3 explains the administrator’s responsibilities.
Chapter 7 explains how the user gets started and how to print.
Chapter 9 explains how to load paper.
Chapter 10 explains routine maintenance.
Chapters 11, 12, and 13 explain how to fix problems with the printer.
UNIX Chapter 4 explains the administrator’s responsibilities.
Chapter 8 explains how the user gets started and how to print.
Chapter 9 explains how to load paper.
Chapter 10 explains routine maintenance.
Chapters 11, 12, and 13 explain how to fix problems with the printer.
Solving problems
m For paper jam problems, see Chapter 11.
m For image problems, see Chapter 12.
m For other troubleshooting, see Chapter 13 and Appendix G.
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Guide for Printer
Administrators
Chapter 1 Setting Up the
Chapter 1 Set ting Up
Chapter 2 He alth and Safety Information
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printe r for
Chapter 3 Learning to Use Your Computer
Chapter 4 Basic Skills
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Printe r for
Part I of this book provides the information you need
Chapter 4 Setting Up the Printer for
to set up and lean about your Macintosh. It includes
instr uction s for
Chapter 5 Inst alling Options
m
setting up the computer and turning it on
Part I of this book provides the information you need
m
using the computer safely
to set up the printer for your workgroup.
m
learning basic Macintosh skills
If you want to use a printer that has already been set
If you are new to the Macintosh, go through all the
up, see Part II.
chapters in this section. You’ll find a tutorial in
Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
Macintosh Users
Windows and NetWare Users
UNIX Us e r s
Chapter 3 that will acquaint you with Macintosh
skills.
If you’re an experi enced Macintosh user, go through
the setup instructions in Chapter 1 and read the
health and safety infor m ation in Chapter 2, then
proceed to Part II, “More About Your Macintosh.”
part
I
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Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
Main features of the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
m
Print quality
color PhotoGrade.
m
Speed
magenta, or yellow; 3 pages per minute in two or more colors; and 1
transparency per minute.
The printer has a resolution of 600 x 6 00 dots per inch, with
The printer prints up to 12 pages per minute in black, cyan,
Multiplatform support
m
DOS, and UNIX computers.
m
Connectivity
connections.
m
Automatic traffic control
jobs simultaneously from AppleTalk, TCP/IP, and NetWare networks and
from the parallel port.
Fonts
m
printer has 39 built-in PostScript fonts.
m
Energy savings
whe n it’s not being used.
m
Hard disk option
external hard disks to store downloadable fonts.
m
Flexible paper handling
paper cassette plus 100 in the multipurpose tray) without changing paper.
You can also add a 250-sheet feeder.
The printer offers LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel
The printer supports both TrueType and PostScript™fonts. The
You can connect the printer to Macintosh, Windows,
Without any user intervention, the printer can accept
The printer can automatically lower its power consumption
You can install a n internal hard disk or attach up to six
You can print up to 350 sheets (250 in the standard
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Face-up output tray
access door
LocalTalk port
Configuration switch
SCSI port
Parallel port Ethernet port
Multipurpose
tray access door
Power cord receptacle
Density control
panel
Face-down
output tray
Front view
Anatomy of the printer
Top cover
access door
Standard
paper cassette
Toner disposal
box cover Power switch
Quick reference
Fuser
access door
Toner cartridge
carousel knob
Fuser oil
compartment
Paper pickup
access door
Transfer
drum lever
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Chapter 1
Choosing a place for the printer
Allow space to open the top
for clearing paper jams.
Allow enough space
to open the door.
The Apple logo marks
the front of the printer.
Make sure you have enough space
to open the paper cassette.
Allow space for air
flow around the fan.
Choose a flat, stable area with adequate room around the pri nter. The area
should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat,
cold, or humidity. (Abrupt changes in temperature and extremely high or low
humidity can adversely affect print quality.)
Don’ t put the printer near devices that produce magnetic fields. Don’t use
ammonia-based cleaners, which can react chemically with the toner and the
plastic, on or around the printer. (For instructions on cleaning the printer, see
Chapter 10.)
IMPORTANT
The printer weighs approximately 110 pounds (approximately 50
kilograms). Make sure you place it on a desk or table that’s strong enough to
hold the weight. Don’t lift the printer by yourself. Have at least one other
person assist you.
See Appendix A for more information about the physical requirements of
the printer.
Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
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Important s a fet y instructions
Before you plug in your printer, read these important safety instructions.
WARNING
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your
printer is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly
grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following
precautions.
If any of the following conditions exists, disconnect the power plug (by
pulling the plug, not the cord):
m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
m you spill something into the case
m your printer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture
m your printer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
m you suspect that your printer needs service or repair
m you want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure
described in Chapter 10)
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Chapter 1
Be sure that you always do the following:
m Keep your printer away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,
bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
m Protect your printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and
so on.
m Do not allow children access to the fuser oil bottle, toner cartridges, or
used to ner disposal boxes.
m Read all the i nstallation instructions carefully before you plug your printer
into a wall socket.
m Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
WARNING
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation
of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an
adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical
product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
Setting Up the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
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