Apple Color StyleWriter 2200 User Manual

Color Style Writer2200
Setting up, connecting, and using your printer
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Welcome ix
1Setting Up Your Printer 1
Special setups 1 Important safety instructions 2 Unpacking the printer 3 Getting acquainted with the Color StyleWriter 2200 5 Plugging in the printer 6 Tur ning the printer on and off 7 Installing an ink cartridge 8 Connecting the printer to your Macintosh 13 Loading paper i nto the sheet feeder 14 Checking the print nozzles 15 Installing your printer software 16 Telli ng your computer to use the Color StyleWriter 2200 19 Printing a document to make sure everything’s working 21 What’s next? 22
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2Printing 23
Using the right ink cartridge for your documents 23 Planning documents with the Color StyleWriter 2200 in mind 24 Positioning print materials in the sheet feeder 25 Printing a document 27 Adjusting c o lor options 32 Creating special effects on the Color StyleWriter 2200 34 Switching between printers 38 Creating, throwing away, and manipulating desktop printer icons 40 Determining the status of a printer by looking at its icon 40 Printing while you use your computer 41 Monitoring and controlling background printing 42 Sharing your printer with other users 44 Printing on a shared Color StyleWriter 2200 46
3Using the Battery Attachment 49
Connecting the battery attachment 49 Charging the battery 54 Giving the battery a complete charge 55 Replacing the battery 56 Printing using the battery 59 Battery tips 60
4Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost 61
Choosing print materials 61 Quality 63 Speed 64 Cost 64
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5Maintaining Your Printer 65
Replacing ink tanks 65 Replacing an ink cartridge 67 Storing the ink cartridge you aren’t using 68 Cleaning the print head 69 Cleaning the outside of the printer 71 Cleaning the inside of the printer 72 Travel tips 73
6Troubleshooting 75
Safety precautions 76 The Chooser doesn’t show the Color StyleWriter 2200 icon 76 Installation is unsuccessful 76 The computer crashes while attempting to print 79 The Macintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter 2200 79 Desktop printer icons behave unusually 80 A PowerBook has trouble printing to the Color StyleWriter 2200 81 The lights indicate a problem 81 The printer seems slow 82 Paper i s jammed 83 More than one piece of paper passes through th e pri nter at a time 84 Paper or envelopes feed improperly 84 The Color StyleWriter 2200 won’t print a particular document 85 The printer acts as if it’s working, but nothing is printed on the page 86 Messages appear on your computer screen 86 Memory is low 87 Documents did not print as expected 88 Print quality is poor 90 Ink tanks run out of ink too quickly 92
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ATechnical Information 93 BUsing Fonts With the Color StyleWriter 2200 Printer 97 CWorking With ColorSync 113 DPrinting With QuickDraw GX 117 ERemoving the Desktop Printing Software 127
Index 131
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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.,
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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.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Color StyleWriter 2200 printer. This book describes how to set up the printer and how to use it.
Main features of the Color StyleWriter 2200
m High-quality color graphics with true black and high-resolution black text
print on a variety of materials, including plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, and back-print film.
m Small size and light weight allow truly portable, high-quality mobile
printing.
m A built-in automatic sheet feeder holds up to 30 sheets of paper or up to 5
envelopes.
m Printer is quiet and fast, at up to 5 black-and-white pages per minute, or
one color page in less than three minutes.
m Multiple pages can be printed on the same sheet and customizable
watermarks can be printed in the background.
m Ink cartridges and ink ta nks are easy to replace. m Special ly fo rmulated in ks are both water-resistant and light-resistant to
provide vibrant colors that resist fading.
m New printing software allows you to print a document simply by dragging
it onto a desktop printer icon.
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m 64 available TrueType (outline) fonts print smoothly in a variety of sizes. m ColorShare, installed with the printer software, allows you to share the
printer with anyone on your AppleTalk network (including people using LocalTalk, EtherTalk, or TokenTalk).
m ColorSync, installed with the printer software, ensures colors on your
monitor match those produced on your printer.
m A high-speed serial interface transfers documents at over three times the
rate of LocalTalk and over 14 times the rate of a standard serial interface.
m An optional universal power adapter provides compatibility with power
standards around the world.
m An optional battery attachment allows you to print anywhere, any time.
Changes to the printing software that affect other printers
The software that comes with the Color StyleWriter 2200 also upgrades the software for many other printers. If you use a printer that uses Apple’s PrintMonitor application program, including all LaserWriter and all StyleW riter printers, please note the following changes:
m The new printing software includes a feature called desktop printing, which
gives you new ways to print from the desktop. For details, see “Desktop Printing” in the “Printing a Document” section in Chapter 2.
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m You also use the desktop printing features (instead of Apple’s PrintMonitor
program) to monitor background printing. See “Monitoring and Controlling Background Printing” in Chapter 2.
Welcome
System requirements
To inst a ll the printer software and use the Color StyleWriter 2200 printer with your Macintosh computer, you need
m a Macintosh with a 68020 or higher central processing unit (CPU). Any
Macintosh except a Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic
100 will work with the Color StyleWriter 2200.
m system software version 7.1 or a later version m at least 4 megabytes of random-access memory (RAM) m some space available on your hard disk (during installation the program
tells you if you need more disk space)
The Installer program that comes with the Color StyleWriter 2200 automatically checks whether your computer meets these requirements.
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, Portable, or PowerBook
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Setting Up Your Printer
This chapter introduces the Apple Color StyleWriter 2200 printer and explains how to set it up. After you follow the instructions in this chapter, you’ll be ready to print.
Special setups
Before you begin
and that you know the basics of its operation. Then, before you start unpacking the printer, take a moment to review the following information on safety issues and special setup situations.
This chapter explains how to set up the Color StyleWriter 2200 no matter what your situation is. Here are two special situations you might want to take note of:
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You plan to share the Color StyleWriter 2200 with others on your network.
you plan to share the printer with others on your AppleTalk network, you must first set it up as described in Chapter 1. (That is, you must connect it directly to your computer rather than connecting it to the network.) When you’re finished with this chapter, see “Sharing Your Printer With Other Users” and “Printing on a Shared Color StyleWriter 2200,” both of which are in Chapter 2.
You use QuickDraw GX.
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instructions in this chapter, then see Appendix D for instructions on using the Color StyleWriter 2200 QuickDraw GX software.
Make sure that your Macintosh computer is already set up
Even if
If you use QuickDraw GX, follow the setup
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Important safety instructions
Always take the following precautions:
m Always turn off the printer b efore unplugging it. m Keep the ink cartridges and ink tanks away from children. m Keep the printer away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,
bathtubs, and shower stalls.
m Protect the printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. m Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the 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 computer system. m Don’t use devices that produce open flames, such as Bunsen burners, near
the printer.
m Don’t use alcohol-based or ammonia-based cleaners on or around the
printer.
m Clean the outside of the printer with only a damp cloth and, if necessary, a
mild soap or detergent. Be careful not to get liquid into the printer or the power cord receptacle.
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Watc h for these situations, and if one occurs pull the plug!
m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged m you spill something into the printer m the printer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture m the printer has been dropped or otherwise damaged m you suspect that your printer needs service or repair m you want to clean the printer (use only the procedure recommended in
Chapter 5)
WARNING
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.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation
Unpacking t he printer
Ink cartridges (Leave them in the plastic tubs for now.)
Color StyleWriter 2200
Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable
Software disks
Storage case for ink cartridges
Be sure to open the
printer’s top cover and
remove the packing
tape from inside.
Power adapter
1 Remove everything from the shipping box, but leave the ink cartridges in their packages.
2 Remove the tape and packing material from the inside and outside of the printer.
Save the car ton and the packing material in case you ever need to ship the printer.
Note that th e Color StyleWriter 2200 comes with two ink cartridges: a color cartridge that contains two replaceable ink tanks and a black cartridge that contains one replaceable black ink tank.
Don’t accidentally discard the ink cartridge storage case. You need it to store an opened cartridge that you’re not using in the printer. The case keeps the print head from drying out and prevents accidents with ink stains.
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3Choose a location near your computer to use your printer.
Make sure the location meets these requirements:
m a level (not slanted) surface m good ventilation m out of direct sunlight m never gets damp or very hot or very cold m away from devices that could cause electromagnetic interference, such as
stereo speakers or cordless telephone transmitters
See Appendix A, “Technical Information,” for specific information about the physical requirements of your printer.
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Getting acquainted with the Color StyleWriter 2200
Now that the printer is unpacked, take a look at it to familiarize yourself with its parts.
Front view
Power button
Power light
Paper guide
Error light
Cartridge access door
Paper release panel
Purge button
Back view
Security slot You can connect a locking device and a security cable to the security slot. See your Apple-authorized dealer. Power adapter connector
Serial port
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Plugging in the printer
Plug th e connector end of the power adapter into the printer and then plug the other end of the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
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Turning the printe r on an d off
This light glows while the printer is on.
To turn the printer on (and off), press this button.
This light blinks.
You press the power button to turn the printer on and off. When you plug in the printer, you’ll hear the printer preparing itself. Before
you press the power button to turn the printer on, wait a few moments for the preparation sounds to subside.
After you press the power button, you’ll h ear the printer preparing itself again for several seconds.
Saving energy
When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Your Color StyleWriter 220 0 saves energy by automatically turning itself off after sitting unused for about 5 minutes. You can also save energy by using the page preview function available in many programs to check page layout rather than printing a draft.
Be sure to turn the printer back on when you want to print.
IMPORTANT
Except in an emergency, n ever turn the printer off by unplugging the printer unless the power light indicates that the power is off. If the printer is plugged into a power strip, never turn off the power strip unless you’ve already turned the printer off. Each time you press the power button to turn off th e printer, or the printer turns itself off, it automatically moves the ink cartridge to the right, where it caps the nozzles to keep the ink cartridge from drying out. If you unplug the printer or discontinue power before turning it off, the pri nter can’t position the cartridge in the capped position, the print head may dry out (which can cause gaps in your printing), and you may have to replace the cartridge.
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Installing an i nk cartridge
Open the top cover.
The ink cartridge contains the in k ta nks and print head, which sprays the ink onto the paper. Treat the cartridge gently so you don’t damage the tiny nozzles.
WARNING
The carrier holds the ink cartridge and moves it back and forth when you are printing a document. When the printer is plugged in, don’t slide the carrier by hand or you may damage the printer.
1Pull up the top cover.
Once the top cover is up, it serves as the printer’s sh eet feeder.
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2Press the power button to turn the printer on if necessary.
Press the tabs outward to open the cartridge access door.
Tab
The green light flashes, then glows solidly. If this is the first time you are installing an ink cartridge, the amb er error light will also blink.
3 Locate the tabs on either side of the cartridge access door. Press both tabs outward to
release the door.
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4 Open the cartridge access door.
This carrier holds the ink cartridge.
5Wait until the carrier moves to the center of the printer. 6 Remove the cover from the package that contains the ink cartridge.
You can install either the black cartridge or the color cartridge. (These instructions show the color cartridge being installed, but the process is the same for either cartridge.)
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7 Remove the ink cartridge from the package, grasping the cartridge by its sides.
You may touch the plastic on the cartridge, but be careful not to touch any other part.
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8 Remove the bright orange cap from the cartridge’s print head.
After you remove it, dispose of the cap.
9Peel the orange tape off the print head.
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10 Insert the ink cartridge into its place in the printer.
Press the purge button each time you install a new cartridge.
Note: Instructions are inscribed on the right side of the cartridge cavity to remind you how to install an ink cartridge.
11 Close the cartridge access door.
Make sure to close both sides of the door.
12 Press the purge button to draw ink into the nozzles.
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Make sure you press the purge button when you install a new ink cartridge. You may also need to press the purge button if a nozzle appears to be clogged, or if horizontal white lines appear in your document.
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Connecting the printer to your Macintosh
Connect one end of the cable to either the printer port or the modem port, which are labeled with these icons.
Some PowerBook computers have a combined serial port with two icons.
Plug the other end of the cable into the printer.
IMPORTANT
Even if you’re planning to share the printer over a network, the Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable must connect the printer directly to the computer. Use only the cable that comes with the printer or a similar replacement. Do not use a LocalTalk cable.
If your computer is connected to a network, a network cable may already be connected to the printer port ([). In th at case, use the modem port (W).
Remember which port you use. Later, you must tell the printer software where to look for the printer.
Some PowerBook computers that have an internal modem i nstalled cannot tell that the printer is connected to the computer. You must change a setting in the PowerBook Setup or Express Modem control panel. For details, see “Special Information for PowerBook Owners” in the section “Telling Your Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200” later in this chapter.
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Loading paper into the sheet feeder
The paper fits under this guide.
Make sure the paper lines up evenly at this side of the feeder.
The sheet feeder holds up to 30 sheets of 20-pound paper and feeds the paper automatically into the printer. You can load many sizes of paper and other media into the sheet feeder as described in Chapter 2, but to do a nozzle check, as described in the next section, you must use U.S. Letter or A4 Letter paper. To load paper into the sheet feeder, follow these steps:
1Pull up the top cover. 2Place the paper in the sheet feeder and adjust the paper guide.
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Checking the print nozzles
Yellow Magenta
A broken line means a nozzle on the print head needs to be cleaned.
A missing color means you need to replace an ink tank.
Cyan Black
Power button
The Color StyleWriter 2200 pri nts by spraying ink onto the paper through tiny nozzles. Sometimes these small nozzles get clogged after sitting unused for a long time. To make sure all the nozzles are working, follow these steps.
1If necessary, turn off the printer.
The green power light should be off.
2Press and hold down the power button until the amber error light turns off.
3 Release the button and wait for the test page to print. 4Examine the nozzle test pattern for broken or missing horizontal lines.
The nozzle test patter n appears near the bottom of the test page. The test pattern for the color ink cartridge looks like this:
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The test pattern for the black ink cartridge looks like this:
5If you see broken or missing lines, one or more nozzles may be clogged. To clear the
nozzle, repeat this nozzle check, starting with step 1.
The nozzle check includes a procedure that cleans the nozzles. You may need to perform the nozzle check several times.
Installing your printer software
The disks that come with the Color StyleWriter 2200 contain the printer software and an Installer program that copies the software onto your hard disk. You need the printer software to use the printer. Before you can print your documents, you need to install the printer software on your Macintosh.
The Installer program installs the new printing software you need, plus any fonts that come with the printer (see the section “Font List” in Appendix B). If you use Apple’s special QuickDraw GX software, it will also install QuickDraw GX software for the Color StyleWriter 220 0.
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Step-by-step installation instructions
These instr uctions tell you how to restart your computer with the extensions turned off (which prevents incompatible software from interfering with the installation) and how to use the Installer program.
Before you begin
the small, square plastic tab in the corner so you can see through the hole. (The disks may already be locked.)
1 Quit any programs you are running. 2While holding down the Shift key on the keyboard, choose Restart from the Special
menu. Don’t release the Shift key until you see the “Extensions Off” message on your screen.
3After you see the Macintosh desktop, insert the Color StyleWriter 2200
into a floppy disk drive.
Lock al l the disks by turning each one over and sliding
Installation
disk
4 To start the Installer program, double-click its icon.
You may have to open the disk icon to see the Installer icon.
5 In the Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.
6 In the Installer dialog box, click Install.
Make sure the disk
named here is the
one on which you want to install the
printer software.
(If not, click
Switch Disk.)
IMPORTANT
The Installer determines whether you have the correct system software, and enough memory and hard disk space to use this printer. If you do not, the Installer displays a message telling you what you need. You won’t be able to install the printer software until you correct the system software or memory problem. If the message reports a problem, you can purchase new system software or memory from an Apple-authorized dealer, or free up space on your hard disk by throwing away files you don’t need.
When you’re ready to begin, click Install.
After a few moments, the Installer begins to install the printer software. A status box keeps you informed of progress during installation.
7When you see a message on your screen, follow directions and insert the next disk.
The Installer ejects disks and asks you to insert others. Keep following the instructions on the screen until the installation is complete.
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8When you see a message reporting that installation was successful, click Restart.
The Installer restarts your Macintosh. After you restart, you may notice a new icon on your desktop, one that represents a printer. It’s called a desktop printer, and it looks like this. For information about desktop printers, see “Desktop Printing” and “Monitoring and Controlling Background Printing” in Chapter 2.
Examples of desktop printer icons (a bold outline indicates the selected printer)
If this is your fi rst printer, you won’t see a desktop printer icon yet.
9After the computer restarts, you must select the printer in the Chooser, as described in
the next major section, “Telling Your Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200
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You may notice a short delay as the computer restarts.
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If the Installer can’t complete the installation, it will issue a warning message. Here are some ways to fix some common problems.
m You may not have the correct hardware or system software for this printer.
If so, the Installer will tell you what you’re missing.
m You may have forgotten to turn off your software extensions as described in
the previous section.
m You may have some corrupted fonts on your hard disk. To solve or work
around this problem, see “Installation is Unsuccessful” in Chapter 6.
More information about the Installer program
In the procedure just described, the Installer copies all the software you need to your hard disk. In rare circumstances, you may want to copy only a subset of the software. In that case, choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu in the Installer. A list of choices appears. Select the items you wish to install, then click the Install button. (Click the letter i to th e right of any of the choices for in format ion.)
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Telling your c omputer to use the Color StyleWriter 2200
Before using your printer the first time, you must select it in the Chooser.
1Select Chooser from the Apple (K) menu. 2 In the Chooser dialog box, click the appropriate items to select them.
On most Macintosh computers, the Chooser looks like this:
First, click this icon.
(If you don’t see the
icon, use the scroll
bar and arrows
3Close the Chooser by clicking its close box (in the top-left corner). 4Notice the new desktop printer icon for the Color StyleWriter 2200.
Then click one of these
items to indicate which port you connected the printer to:
W
) or the
[
).
the printer port ( modem port (
If no port is available and your computer is a PowerBook, see the information below.
(If your Chooser has a Create button here, you are using QuickDraw GX. See Appendix D.)
After you close the Chooser, a desktop printer icon for the Color StyleWriter 220 0 appears on the desktop.
This icon cannot be moved off the desktop (unless you throw it away); however, you can move it anywhere on the desktop that you like.
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