Apple Color StyleWriter 2200 User Manual

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Color Style Writer2200

Setting up, connecting, and using your printer

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Communications regulation information vii

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

Contents

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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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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.,

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DOC statement

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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

Welcome

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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:

m

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

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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

.”

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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Special information for PowerBook owners

Some PowerBook computers have a single serial port identified by a
combination pri nter/modem icon ([/W). If an internal modem is installed on
one of these PowerBook computers, the serial port may be in use even though
it looks available. When you plug in the Color StyleWriter 2200, the
PowerBook may not be able to communicate with the printer.

To ma ke th e por t available for printing, make sure the serial port setting is
Normal or External. To check the setting, open the PowerBook, PowerBook
Setup, or Express Modem control panel. (The control panel and the setting
you use depend on which PowerBook you have and which internal modem
you have.) If you have a PowerBook Express Modem, it is best to leave the
serial port setting as Normal or External unless the modem programs you use
require another setting for compatibility reasons.

Even when a PowerBook has two serial ports, if it also has an internal
modem, the modem port (W) may look available but actually be in use. If the
printer port ([) is available, connect the Color StyleWriter 2200 to it. If the
printer port is unavailable and you must use the modem port, make sure the
modem serial port setting is Normal or External. To check the setting, open
the PowerBook, PowerBook Setup, or Express Modem control panel. (The
control panel and the setting you use depend on which modem and system
software version you have.) If you have an Express Modem, it is best to leave
the serial port setting as Normal or External.

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For more information, see the instructions that came with your PowerBook.

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Printing a d ocument to make sure everything’s working

The best way to see if your printer is set up correctly is to try printing
some t hing. The fol l owing st eps describe how to print the Color SW 2200—
Troubleshooting file that was installed on your hard disk, but you can print
any document you wa nt.

1 Find the Color SW 2200—Troubleshooting file.

2 Open the file by double-clicking its icon.

3Choose the Page Setup command from the File menu.

4 Indicate what paper size you’re using.

First, use this pop-up

menu to indicate the

size of the paper

loaded in the printer.

Before you begin

Return to the Finder by quitting any programs you’re running.

Unless you moved it, you can find the file by double-clicking your hard
disk icon.

A dialog box opens.

Then, click OK.

You don’t need to choose the Page Setup command every time you print—you
only need to use it when you want to change the normal settings. Look at the
dialog box on your screen to note what the normal settings are. For
information about the options in this dialog box, see “Printing a Document”
and “Creating Special Effects on the Color StyleWriter 2200” in Chapter 2.

5Choose the Print command from the File menu.

A dialog box opens.

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What’s next?

6Click the Print button.

For information about all the choices you can make in the Print dialog box,
see “Printing a Document” and “Creating Special Effects on the Color
StyleW riter 2200” in Chapter 2.

Click here.

After a few moments, the printer begins printing the page or pages. If there’s a
problem, see Chapter 6 for suggestions. (The most common problem is failing
to follow the instructions in “Telling Your Computer to Use the Color
StyleW riter 2200,” earlier in this chapter.)

7Choose Quit from the File menu to leave the Color SW 2200—Troubleshooting file.

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Yo u’re now ready to start using your printer.
m If you wa nt to share the printer with others on your network, see “Sharing

Your Pri nter With Other Users” and “Printing on a Shared Color
StyleW riter 2200” in Chapter 2.

m If you have installed QuickDraw GX and turned it on, see Appendix D.

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2

Printing

This chapter explains how to use the Color StyleWriter 2200 for everyday
tasks. Before you follow the instr uctions in this chapter, make sure the printer
is set up and working, as described in Chapter 1.

Note: If you use QuickDraw GX, not all of the instructions in this chapter
will apply to your software. See Appendix D for more information.

Using the right in k cartridge for your documents

You can use either of two ink cartridges with the Color StyleWriter 220 0:
the color cartridge, which contains two replaceable ink tan ks (one color ink
tank and on e black ink tank) or the black cartridge, which contains one
replaceable black ink tank.

For color printing or just a few pages of black-and-white or grayscale
printing, use the color cartridge.

For more than four pages of black-and-white or grayscale printing, consider
using the black cartridge. You should also consider using the black cartridge
whe n any of these factors are important:

m high-resolution printing
m high-speed printing
m cost-effective printing

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Planning documents with the Color StyleWriter 2200 in mind

Many pri nter options affect page layout. Before you spend a lot of time laying
out a document, set it up as you plan to print it:

1Select the printer you plan to use.

See “Switching Between Printers,” later in this chapter.

2With the document active on your computer screen, choose Page Setup from the File

menu and select the options you like.

The key areas that affect page layout are paper size, orientation, and scaling
percentage. When you’re finished setting your options, click the OK button to
return to your document. You can now format it as you like. Since you’ve
already set your printing options, the document will print as you see it on
your screen.

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Posi tionin g p rint ma terials in the sh eet feeder

Adjust the paper guide. Insert three-hole punched

paper so the holes line up
along this side.

Make sure the paper
lines up evenly at this side
of the feeder.

Insert envelopes this way.
(Make sure the flap is
smoothed flat.)

Insert letterhead paper
face up with the top of the
page pointing downward.

The sheet feeder holds paper, envelopes, or other materials and feeds them
automatically into the printer. To position print materials in the sheet feeder,
follow these steps:

1 Open the printer by pulling up the top cover.

IMPORTANT

2Place the paper in the sheet feeder and adjust the paper guide.
3 Before you print, make sure that you set the software options to indicate the size and

kind of material you’re using.

Don’t mix envelopes with paper in the feeder.

m In the Page Setup dialog box, indicate the size of the page.
m In the Print dialog box, indicate the paper type.

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Here are details about the kinds of material you can use in your
Color StyleWriter 2200 printer.

Print material Maximum Special instructions

m

Plain paper 30 sheets
Premium coated paper 8 sheets

Glossy paper 8 sheets

Envelopes 5
Transparencies 8

Back-print film 8 sheets

Use 16- to 24-pound paper.

m

Use only paper designed for this printer.

m

The whiter side should face you.

m

Use only paper designed for this printer.

m

To prevent misfeeds, put one sheet of
plain paper at the back of the stack.

m

The shinier side should face you.

m

Make sure the envelope is smoothed flat.

m

Use only transparencies designed for this
printer.

m

The shiny side should face you.

m

The edge where the paper and
transparency are joined should point
downward.

m

Use only film designed for this printer.

m

To prevent misfeeds, put one sheet of
plain paper at the back of the stack.

m

The chalky side should face you.

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Labels 8 sheets

m

To prevent misfeeds, put one sheet of
plain paper at the back of the stack.

m

The labels should face you.

m

In the print dialog box, specify Plain as the
paper type.

The Color StyleWriter 2200 uses only the following sizes of materials: U.S.
Letter, U.S. Legal, A4 Letter, Executive, #6 envelopes, and #10 envelopes.
Don’t attempt to use other size materials, or printing errors may result.

For more about the kinds of material you can use with the Color StyleWriter
2200, see Chapter 4, “Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost.”

Notes about envelopes

See the instructions that came with the programs you use to see if they offer
special, easy ways to format and print envelopes. If not, choose the envelope
size you’re using in the Page Setup dialog box and format the envelope text as
you like.

Printing a d ocument

The next three sections explain the different ways you can print a document:

m

Quick instructions for printing standard documents.

To print documents that
don’t require any special options, see this section. (The section describes
what a “standard document” is.)

Detailed instructions for printing other documents.

m

To print documents that

require any of the non-standard options, see this section.

m

Desktop printing.

To print documents without leaving the Finder desktop,
see this section. Desktop printing allows you to quickly send multiple
documents to multiple printers.

Quick instructions for printing standard documents

Foll ow the instru ctions in this section to print a standard document:

m standard paper size (8.5" by 11" in the United States)
m plain paper
m portrait page orientation (so when you look at the printed page, it is longer

than it is wide)

m no special effects and normal print quality
Assuming you already selected the printer in the Chooser as described in

Chapter 1, a nd that the printer is filled with standard paper, you need only
follow these steps:

1While the document is in an active window, choose the Print command from the File

menu.

The Print dialog box opens on your screen.

2Click the Print button.

After a few moments, the document starts to print. If the printer is off, press
the power button to turn the printer on. If background printing is turned on,
you can continue working while the document is printing. You can also
monitor and control the documents that are waiting to print. (See “Printing
While You Use Your Computer” and “Monitoring and Controlling
Background Printing” later in this chapter.)

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1If you haven’t already selected the Color StyleWriter 2200 in the Chooser, do so now.

2 Load the paper, envelopes, or other materials into the printer, as described in

3While the document is active on your screen, choose Page Setup from the File menu and

Look here to see the

effects of the options

you choose.

Detailed instructions for printing other documents

If your document is not standard (as defined in the previous section), follow
these steps:

You already selected the Color StyleWriter 2200 in Chapter 1 a nd, if it’s the
only printer you ever use, you won’t need to do it again. If you do need to
switch, see “Switching Between Printers,” later in this chapter.

“Positioning Print Materials in the Sheet Feeder,” earlier in this chapter.

make adjustments in the dialog box that opens.

If the default settings shown here are satisfactory, you can skip this step.

Set the options,
then click OK.

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Item in dialog box What you use it for

Page Size Indicate size of paper in the sheet feeder.
Layout Print 2 or 4 mini pages per sheet of paper.
Borders Put a border around the mini pages.
Scaling Enlarge or reduce the printed image. Type a number between 5 and

999 or choose a number from the pop-up menu.

Orientation Indicate whether the printed page should be longer than wide

or vice-versa.

Watermark Specify a background image to be printed on every page.

For more information about the layout, borders, scaling, and watermark
features, see “Creating Special Effects on the Color StyleWriter 2200,” later in
this chapter.

IMPORTANT

Make sure you correctly indicate the size of the paper, envelopes,
or other material you installed in the sheet feeder. Additionally, if you change
the page size in this dialog box, you might want to look over your document
to see if any of the page breaks have changed.

4Choose Print from File menu and make adjustments in the dialog box that opens.

Set the options,
then click Print.

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Item in dialog box What you use it for

Copies Type how many copies of the document you want.
Pages Indicate how many pages of the document to print. To print the whole

document, click All. To print a range of pages, type the beginning and end
page numbers. As a shortcut, you can indicate the first page by leaving the
“From” box blank or the last page by leaving the “To” box blank.

Print Quality Select which level of quality you want. Generally, the higher the quality, the

longer the document will take to print. If you use any paper type other than
Plain, only the Best option is available. Choose Draft for lower ink
consumption.

Paper Type Indicate what type of material is loaded in the sheet feeder by selecting a

choice from the pop-up menu. For labels and envelopes, choose Plain.

Image Select between color, grayscale, or black-and-white printing in

the pop-up menu. If the document contains no colors or grays, it doesn’t
matter what you put here.

Notification Choose how (if at all) to be notified when the document is finished printing.

For a visual alert, choose Message from the pop-up menu. For an audio
alert, choose a sound.

Color Open another dialog box, in which you can adjust color options and select

a halftoning method for color or grayscale printing.

Utilities Open another dialog box, in which you can request that the printer

clean the ink cartridge.

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IMPORTANT

Make sure the Paper Type pop-up menu accurately indicates what

you installed in the sheet feeder.

5Click the Print button.

After a few moments, the document starts to print. If the printer is off, press
the power button to turn the printer on. If background printing is turned on,
you can continue working while the document is printing. You can also
monitor and control the documents that are waiting to print. (See “Printing
While You Use Your Computer” and “Monitoring and Controlling
Background Printing” later in this chapter.)

Desktop printing

If your application program is capable of doing so, you can also print
documents without leaving the Finder, using one of the two methods
described here. These methods are particularly efficient when you have a
number of documents you want to print at once or when you are printing a
document that you have already formatted.

m Drag the icons of the documents you want to print to the desktop icon of

the printer you wa nt to use.

or

m Select the icons of the documents you wa nt to print and choose the Print

command from the File menu. The documents will be printed on the
default printer. (See “Switching Between Printers” later in this chapter.)

In either case, the computer will show you the Print dialog box so you can
choose printing options. Make your choices, then click the Print button.

After a few moments, the document starts to print. If the printer is off, press
the power button to turn the printer on. If background printing is turned on,
you can continue working while the document is printing. You can also
monitor and control the documents that are waiting to print. (See “Printing
While You Use Your Computer” and “Monitoring and Controlling
Background Printing” later in this chapter.)

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Adjusting color options

To adjust the way colors are printed and improve the look of your documents,
follow the se steps:

1Choose Print from the File menu.
2In the dialog box that appears, click Color.

Some programs provide a second box you must click before the Color Options
dialog box opens. See the Read Me file on your hard disk for information
about printing in color with specific programs.

3Select your color options.

Click Color.

The printer blends the four ink colors in either a
repeating pattern of dots or a random scattering
of dots. Choose the halftoning method you prefer.

To turn on color

matching, check the

ColorSync box.

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The ColorSync color-matching system ensures that colors look consistent
between different devices, such as monitors, printers, scanners, or digital
cameras. In addition, ColorSync helps give you the best possible color
consistency when you export an image to another Macintosh with ColorSync
installed or print it on another color printer.

Note: Open the ColorSync control panel and make sure the system profile is
correct for your monitor. If it’s not, choose Set System Profile from the pop­up menu and select the correct profile.

With ColorSync turned on and the Automatic matching method selected, the
Macintosh chooses the best matching method for the contents of the
document you are printing. If you need to override the automatically selected
color-matching method, you can choose the option you want from the
Matching Method pop-up menu. Most of the time, however, the Automatic
setting is best.

Automatic lets the Macintosh
choose the best color-matching
method for your document.

If you have obtained additional printer profiles from other software
companies, you can use the Printer Profile pop-up menu to choose the one
you want. (The additional profiles should come with instructions telling you
how to choose the appropriate one.)

If you don’t have additional printer profiles,
leave this set to Automatic.

4 Once you’ve made your choices, click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
5Click Print.
6 To save the ColorSync settings with this document, choose Save from the File menu.

For more information on ColorSync, see Appendix C.

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More information abou t color printing

Here is some additional information about color printing.
m Different programs may define colors in different ways. When you choose

a shade of red in one program, you may not be able to find an exact match
in another program. You can adjust the color in the second program until
you’ re satisfied with the printed results. To see how different programs
define color, consult the manuals that came with your programs.

m Color printing takes longer than black-and-white printing. The printer must

sort th r ough more data and use more ink to complete the job, which takes
additional time.

Creating special effects on the Color StyleWriter 2200

You can create a number of special effects on the Color StyleWriter 220 0 by
selecting options in the Page Setup, Print, and Print Options dialog boxes.

Enlarging or reducing the printed image

You can enlarge or reduce the image on the Color StyleWriter 2200, much as
you can on many photocopying machines. Reducing the printed image by a
small amount is a popular way to fit a little extra onto each page.

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1Choose Page Setup from the File menu.
2Enter a scaling percentage.

You can type a numb er from 5 to 999 or use the pop-up menu.
Note: Changing the scaling may also change the pagination of your

document.

Printing 2 or 4 mini pages on each sheet of paper

One of the most popular reasons to print mini pages is to save paper when
printing long drafts or to make a compact printout of a reference document,
such as an address book.

1With your document on the screen, choose the Page Setup command from the File

menu.

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2Choose how many pages you want to appear on each sheet of paper from the Layout

Look here to see the

effects of the option

you choose.

3If you’d like a border around each mini page, click to put an X in the Borders box.

1With your document on the screen, choose Page Setup from the File menu.

pop-up menu.

Printing a watermark on each page of your document

Traditionally, a watermark is a translucent image impressed on a piece of
paper that you can see only by holding the paper up to the light. The Color
StyleW riter 2200 can’t do that, but it can put an image on each page of your
document, creating the illusion of a watermark. The Color StyleWriter 2200
comes with a number of watermarks already installed, and you can create
more, as described in the next section.

2Click the Watermark button to open another dialog box.
3Choose the watermark you want from the pop-up menu.

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4Adjust the Density and Scaling.

Look here to see the
effects of the scaling

option you choose.

5Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box.

Move this slider to adjust
how dark the watermark
should print.

Use this pop-up menu to
position the watermark.

When the density slider is all the way to the right, the watermark will print as
dark as it is in the original watermark file.

Note t he effect of the scaling options:

m

Centered

scales the image the same amount in both the horizontal and

vertical di rections, then centers it on the page.

m

Align Top Left

places the image at the upper-left corner of the page without

scaling the image at all.

m

Stretch to Fit

scales the image so it fills the page, even if it has to scale the
horizontal and vertical directions by different amounts. This may cause the
image to be somewhat distorted.

The settings you choose are remembered by this document, but do not affect
other documents.

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Creating your own watermarks

You can use any program that can save PICT or PICT2 format files to create
your own watermarks. For example, you can create a watermark with your
company’s logo on it.

1 Create the file with a drawing program or any program that can save PICT or PICT2 files.

Here are some tips for making effective watermarks:
m Make the watermark black or a saturated color. When you print a

document with this watermark, you can use the Density control to make it
lighter.

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m As you draw the image, keep in mi nd how the watermark scaling options

Watermark file

Dot

Printed with

Align Top Left

option

Printed with

Centered option

Printed with

Stretch to Fit

option

Watermark file Printed with

Align Top Left

option

Printed with

Centered option

Printed with

Stretch to Fit

option

affect the placement of the image when it is printed.

m The printing software determines the placement of the watermark based on

where it calculates the upper-left and lower-right corners of the image are.
If you wa nt to have more control over the placement, you can use your
drawing program to place a dot above and to the left of the image in the
watermark file to define a new upper-left corner. If you don’t want the dot
to be visible in your printed document, make the dot white.

2Save the PICT file inside the Printing Prefs folder.

To find the Printing Prefs folder, open the System Folder on your hard disk,
then open the Preferences folder. T h e name you save it as will be the same
name that appears in the Watermark dialog box.

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Selecting a halftoning m ethod

Halftoning is a process in which colors or shades of gray are printed by using
an arrangemen t of dots. The Color StyleWriter 2200 creates gradated tones
by using either a repeating pattern or a random scattering of dots. The
random method generally produces a smoother appearance. The default
choice is random scattering.

To change the halftoning method, follow these steps:

1When you are ready to print, choose Print from the File menu.

The Print dialog box opens.

2Click the Color button to open another dialog box.
3Click Pattern or Scatter.
4 To return to the Print dialog box, click OK.

Switching between printers

If you have more than one printer available, you must select which printer you
want to use. The printer you select is called the default pri nter.

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A bold outline indicates that this is the default printer,
the printer you will use until you indicate otherwise.

A plain outline indicates that this is not the default printer.

To change the default printer, use one of these three methods, as described in
the next sections.

m Drag the document you want to print to a desktop printer icon.
m Select the printer using its desktop printer icon.
m Select the printer using the Chooser.

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Note: Switching between printers may change how much information you
can fit on a page. It’s best to choose a printer before you spend much time
paginating the document.

Drag the d ocument you want to print to a desktop printer icon

You can switch to a new default printer by dragging the icon of any document
you want to print to the icon of the printer you want to use. (See “Desktop
Printing” earlier in this chapter.)

Select the printer using its desktop printer icon

If you already have a desktop printer icon for the printer you want to use,
follow these steps to select a new default printer without immediately printing
anything on it:

1Click the icon of the desktop printer you want to use.

A Printing menu appears on the menu bar at the top of the screen.

2Choose the Set Default Printer command from the Printing menu.

Until you choose another printer, the Print command will send your
documents to this printer.

Select the printer using the Chooser

If you don’t have a desktop printer icon for the printer you want to use, you
must select the printer using the Chooser. The Chooser will then create a
desktop printer icon for the printer that you select, and make it the default
printer.

1Select the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2Select the printer that you want.
3Close the Chooser by clicking the close box in the upper-left corner.

When you close the Chooser, it creates a desktop printer icon for the printer
you selected.

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Creating, throwing away, and manipulating desktop printer icons

To create a desktop printer, select the printer using the Chooser. After you
close the Chooser, the icon will appear on your desktop. See “Select the
Printer Using the Chooser,” in the section “Switching Between Printers,”
earlier in this chapter.

You may also do the following with desktop printer icons:

Throw away the icon.

m

Drag the icon to the Trash. (You can create another
desktop printer icon for that printer whenever you like.) You can’t throw
away a desktop printer icon while the printer is printing a document. Note:
You must always have at least one printer icon on your desktop. If you
throw away the last icon, it will immediately be created again.

Rename the icon.

m

Rename the icon as you would any other Finder icon.
Click the name to highlight it, then type the new name. T his changes the
name of the icon, not the name of the printer.

Move the icon.

m

You may drag the icon anywhere you like on the desktop.

However, you may not move it off the desktop.

m

Create an alias for the icon.

You may create an alias for the icon as you would
any Finder icon, by selecting the icon and choosing the Make Alias
command from the File menu. The alias may be moved anywhere on or off
the desktop.

Determining the status of a printer by l ook ing at i ts icon

You can tell the status of a printer by looking at its desktop icon:

Plain icon indicates a printer
that is not currently chosen for
printing.

Stopped icon indicates you
have stopped the print queue.

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Default icon indicates the
printer you have currently
chosen to print on.

Printing icon indicates a
document is printing on this
printer.

Error icon indicates there is an
error on this printer. Double-click
the icon to see a message.

Disabled icon indicates this
desktop printer is not available.
See Chapter 6.

Printing while you use your computer

You can continue to work on your computer while printing on the
Color StyleWriter 2200. The feature that gives you this ability is called
background printing, and is automatically turned on when you install the
Color StyleWriter 2200 software.

To turn background printing on or off, follow these steps:

1Select Chooser from the Apple (K) menu.

The Chooser opens.

2Click the Color SW 2200 icon in the Chooser.

3Click to turn background printing on or off.

Click this icon.

If you don’t see the
icon, click this arrow
until it appears.

Click On or Off.

4Click the close box in the upper-left corner of the Chooser.

Once background printing is turned on, it is in effect whenever you print,
until you turn it off. When you click Print in the Print dialog box, a message
appears for a moment to tell you the document is being prepared. Once the
message disappears, you can continue other work. Your computer may pause
occasionally while it processes the document for printing. See “Monitoring
and Controlling Background Printing,” next, for more i nformation.

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Monit oring and controlling ba ckground printing

If you are using background printing, you can use the desktop printer features
to monitor and control the documents that are waiting to print. To learn how
to tur n background printing on and off, see “Printing While You Use Your
Computer,” earlier in this chapter.

To monitor or control a print request, follow these steps:

1Double-click the desktop printer icon you’re interested in.

A window opens listing the documents that are printing or waiting to print:

Column titles
(click to sort)

Document currently printing

Documents waiting to print

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About print requests to shared printers: If you print a document on a shared
StyleW riter that is not directly connected to your computer, your print request
will be visible in this window for only a few moments. Then the print request
moves to the desktop printer on the computer that is directly connected to the
printer.

2Choose what you’d like to do.

m

To delete a print request,

select its title or icon (by clicking it), then click the
Remove button. (You can select more than one item at a time by holding
down the Shift key while clicking.) You can also drag the icon for the print
request to the Trash. Note that these methods delete only the print request,
not the document itself.

m

To put a print request on hold,

select its title or icon (by clicking it), then click
the Hold button. The print request will stay on hold until you select its title
again and click the Resume button. You can also put the document that’s
currently printing on hold by dragging it to the list of documents waiting
to print.

To indicate that a print request is urgent,

m

select its title or icon (by clicking it),
then choose Set Print Time from the Printing menu. In the dialog box that
opens, click Urgent. This moves the print request to the top of your list.

To indicate that a print request should not print until a future time,

m

select its title or
icon (by clicking it), then choose Set Print Time from the Printing menu.
In the dialog box that opens, click At Time, then set the time you want.

To change the order of the items waiting to print,

m

move their place in the list by

dragging their titles.

m

To sort the list of documents waiting to print,

click the title of the column you
want to sort by. For example, to sort by the name of the document, click
Document Name. (You can also sort by choosing the commands in the
View menu.) The column title you sorted by is underlined. Sorting the
items does not change the order in which they will print. To see that order,
sort by Pri nt Time.

To temporarily stop all documents from printing on this printer,

m

choose Stop Print
Queue from the Printing menu. To resume using the printer, choose Start
Print Queue from the Printing menu. If you’re using a PowerBook, this can
be a good way to save print requests while you’re on the road until you get
back to your printer. Shortcut: The commands to start and stop the print
queue are available without opening the window for the printer, so long as
the printer’s icon is selected on the desktop.

To move a print request from one printer to another printer

m

of the sam e type, drag
the ico n for the print request to the icon of the printer where you want to
move it. If you’re not sure whether the two printers of the same type, try
moving the print request anyway—the printer software won’t let you move
a print request to an incompatible printer.

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Sharing your printer with oth er user s

If your computer is connected to other computers over a n AppleTalk
network, you can allow other users on the network to print on your
Color StyleWriter 2200. The technology that lets you do this is called
ColorShare.

Note the following points about ColorShare:
m Even though you are sharing the printer over a network, the printer must

still be connected directly to a single computer using the provided cable, as
described in “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” in Chapter 1.

m For others to be able to use the shared Color StyleWriter 2200 printer, your

Macintosh must be turned on.

m When other users print on a printer connected to your Macintosh, you may

notice that your computer pauses occasionally while you work. Because the
printer is attached to your Macintosh, you can see what’s being printed
(and by whom) by opening the desktop printer icons, as described in
“Monitoring and Controlling Background Printing,” earlier in this chapter.

m These instr uctions work only if you do not have QuickDraw GX software

installed on your computer, and only others who do not have QuickDraw
GX can share the printer. (If you have QuickDraw GX software installed,
you can share the printer only with other users who also have it installed.)

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To sh a re the printer with other users, follow these steps:

1Select Chooser from the Apple (K) menu.

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2 In the Chooser dialog box, do the following:

First, click this icon.

(If you don’t see the

icon, use the scroll

bar and arrows

to find it.)

3 In the Sharing Setup dialog box, make the changes you want.

To share your printer,

click to place an X

in this box.

Type a name for your

printer here.

(To avoid confusion,

give it a unique name.)

Then click Setup.

To make your printer available
only to people you choose, type
a password here.

To use your printer, others must type
the password exactly as you have, so
remember how you typed the word,
including where you used uppercase
and lowercase letters or spaces before
or after the word.

The name you give the printer is the name others will use to select the printer
in the Chooser.

4 To keep a record of what’s printed on your printer, click the “Keep Log of Printer Usage”

checkbox to put an X in it.

You can open a nd pri nt the log with SimpleText, TeachText, or another word­processing program. To find the log file, open your System Folder; then open
the Preferences folder, and open the Printing Prefs folder. The file is called
Color SW 2200 Log.

Note: You can keep a log even if your printer is not shared.

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5Click OK to close the Sharing Setup dialog box.

Sharing works only if background printing is turned on. If it is not turned on,
ColorShare turns it on.

6Close the Chooser (click the close box in the upper-left corner).

If the Color StyleWriter 2200 software has been i nstalled on thei r Macintosh
computers, other users connected to the network can now use
your Color StyleWriter 2200, as described in the next section.

Printing on a share d Color StyleWriter 2200

After you turn on ColorShare (as described in the previous section), others on
your network can share your printer.

1Select Chooser from the Apple (K) menu.

2Make selections in the Chooser.

First, click this icon.

(If necessary, use the

scroll bar and arrows

to find the icon.)

Second, if the

network has zones,

click one to select it.

IMPORTANT

People on the network who want to print on your shared printer
must install the Color StyleWriter 2200 software on their computers, as
described in Chapter 1. Older StyleWriter software doesn’t work with the
Color StyleWriter 2200. After the new software is installed, they must follow
these steps:

The Chooser opens.

Third, click the name
of the printer you
want to use. If the
printer requires a
password, a dialog
box appears asking
you to type it.

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3Close the Chooser (click the close box in the upper-left corner).

After you close the Chooser, a desktop printer icon for the Color StyleWriter
220 0 appears.

Anyone who completes these steps can print on the shared Color StyleWriter

2200.
When you print a document to a shared StyleWriter, your computer transfers

the request to the computer directly connected to the printer. As soon as the
transfer is complete, you can no longer monitor the print request using the
desktop printer icon on your computer. You can continue monitoring the print
request on the computer that is directly connected to the printer.

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Using the Battery Attachment

This chapter introduces the Color StyleWriter 2200 optional battery
attachment and tells you how to attach it to your printer and how to print
using the bat tery. When powered by a fully charged battery, the printer pri nts
about 200 pages. When the battery r uns low, you can charge it or replace it
with another battery.

Connecting the battery attachment

To connect the battery attachment to your Color StyleWriter 2200, follow
these steps:

1 Turn off the printer.
2Close the printer cover if it’s open, and disconnect the Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable

and the power adapter.

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3 Turn the printer upside-down.

The screw fits into
this opening.

The battery attachment’s
power connector fits into
the printer’s power connector.

4Hold the battery attachment upside-down, and align the power connector and the screw

with the printer.

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5Fasten the battery attachment to the printer by turning the attachment dial in the locked

Unlocked

Battery attachment dial

Locked

() direction.

Tur n th e dial until it stops. Make sure the battery attachment fits snugly
agains t the printer, but don’t overtighten the dial.

Note: To unfasten the battery attachment, turn the attachment dial in the

()

unlocked

direction and carefully pull the attachment away from the

printer.

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6Insert the battery into the battery attachment.

Insert the battery here.

Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the battery attachment as
shown, and press until the battery clicks into place. Do not touch the battery
contacts on the battery or in the battery attachment.

Note: To remove the battery, see “Replacing the Battery” later in this chapter.

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WARNING

Do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects such as
paper clips or keychains. Doing so can cause burns or start a fire. When
not using the battery attachment, you should remove the battery and
store it. If the battery remains in the attachment, a small amount of
battery power is consumed, which over time will reduce the battery’s
charge.

7 Return the printer to its upright position.

WARNING

Damaged nickel-metal hydride batteries may leak small
amounts of potassium hydroxide. This substance can cause severe burns
to the skin and eyes. If you touch a damaged battery, immediately rinse
your hands and any other affected areas with water for at least 5
minutes. Do not use soap.

8Attach the Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable.

9 Open the printer cover and turn on the printer.

You have finished installing the battery. You must charge the battery before
you can use it. Note that when the power adapter is connected, the printer
uses the power supplied by the power adapter, not the battery.

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Charging the battery

Depending on printing conditions, the battery in the Color StyleWriter 2200
needs charging after about 200 pages of printing. Wh en the battery is low, the
printer stops printing.

To ch arge the battery, follow these steps:

1Make sure the battery is installed in the battery attachment.
2Connect the power adapter to the battery attachment, and plug the adapter into an outlet

or a power strip.

Be sure to use either the power adapter that comes with your printer or the
optional universal power adapter.

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The green charge light on the side of the battery attachment blinks while the
battery charges. The battery will continue to charge for up to 10 hours. When
the battery is completely charged, the green light will stop blinking.

Note: The green light indicates the charging conditions of the battery. When
you disconnect the power adapter after the battery has finished charging, the
green light goes out and the charged battery is ready to power the printer.

You can use the printer with the power adapter while the battery is charging,
and you can charge the battery without connecting the battery attachment to
the printer.

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Giving the ba tte ry a complete charge

CHARGE

REFRESH

The battery charge capacity may degrade over time, which means that the
printer may print fewer sheets with each charge. In this case, discharge the
battery completely, and then give it a complete charge.

Make sure you charge the battery fully every time. If you charge the battery
only partially, you may red uce the battery’s capacity to be fully charged.

To give the battery a complete charge, you must first discharge it completely.
Discharging takes up to 10 hours.

To discharge the battery, follow these steps:

1Make sure the battery is installed in the battery attachment and the power adapter is

connected.

2 Use a thin pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to push the Refresh button.

After you release the button, the battery will begin discharging.

When discharging is complete, the battery begins to charge automatically. The
green charge light blinks during charging. When the battery is completely
charged, the green light will stop blinking. You can use the printer with the
power adapter while the battery is charging or discharging.

Note that you can discharge the battery without connecting the battery
attachment to the printer.

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Replacing t he b attery

If you notice that the battery attachment is no longer holding a charge as it
should, even after you’ve discharged the battery and given it a complete
charge, you may need to replace the battery. You may also want to replace the
battery so that you can continue to work under battery power if you’re not
immediately able to charge the old battery. To replace the battery, follow
these steps:

1 Turn the printer off and close the printer cover.

If the power adapter is connected, disconnect it from the printer.

2 Turn the printer and the battery attachment upside-down.

You can leave the Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable connected to the printer.

WARNING

Do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects such as
paper clips or keychains. Doing so can cause burns or start a fire.
When not using the battery attachment, you should remove the battery
and store it. If the battery remains in the attachment, a small amount of
battery power is consumed, which over time will reduce the battery’s
charge.

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3 Release the battery latch and remove the battery.

Insert the battery here.

Remove the battery.

Battery latch

4 Replace the battery with the new one.

Insert the new battery as shown. Do not touch the battery contacts on the
battery or in the battery attachment.

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WARNING

Damaged nickel-metal hydride batteries may leak small
amounts of potassium hydroxide. This substance can cause severe burns
to the skin and eyes. If you touch a damaged battery, immediately rinse
your hands and any other affected areas with water for at least 5
minutes. Do not use soap.

5 Return the printer and battery attachment to its upright position.

You have finished replacing the battery.

IMPORTANT

Nickel-metal hydride batteries contain hazardous materials. It is
inappropriate, and i n some cases unlawful, to throw batteries away with your
household or business trash. When a battery is no longer capable of being
charged, take it to your authorized Apple service provider, who will make
sure they are handled correctly through Apple’s battery recycling and disposal
network.

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Printing using the battery

CHARGE

REFRESH

Battery switchOpen the printer cover
completely when you print
using the battery.

IMPORTANT

When you print using the battery, you must open the printer
cover compl etely so the battery switch turns on. You must also press the
power button to turn the printer off before you close the cover, so the ink
cartridge can return to its parked position.

Be sure to disconnect the power adapter when you print using the battery. If
the power adapter is connected, the printer uses power from the adapter. If
you use the power adapter, do not disconnect the adapter from the outlet
while you are printing. Doing so could damage the printer.

Tur n off the printer and close the printer cover when you are not printing.

IMPORTANT

The printer stops printing when the battery power runs low.
When the power runs low, the printer ejects the page being printed and parks
the ink cartridge.

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Battery tips

When the battery power is too low to continue printing, you can charge the
battery. You can also continue printing if you plug in the power adapter or
install a charged battery.

Don’t remove the ba ttery in the middle of printing.
When you charge the battery, charge it completely (not partially).
Don’t charge the battery too often without fully discharging it first, since too

much partial charging reduces the battery’s ability to hold a complete charge.
You can avoid charging too often by keeping track of how many pages you

print using the battery. One battery charge yields approximately 200 black­and-white pages with 5 percent ink coverage per page or approximately 35
color pages with 7.5 percent ink coverage per page. A typical page of text with
no graphics has about 5 percent coverage.

You should discharge the battery completely before you charge the battery.
Completely discharging and then charging the battery can take time, so plan
ahead for this process.

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Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost

This chapter explains how to use different materials and printing options to
meet your needs.

Choosing print materials

Here are some tips on when and how to use different print materials.

Plain paper

Use plain paper for everyday printing.

m Print quality may vary depending on the manufacturer of the paper.

If you’re not happy with one kind of paper, try a different brand.
For consistent results, use one of the special papers designed for the
Color StyleWriter 2200 printer.

m You can use any plain paper, including plain copier paper. Paper weight

can ra nge from 16 to 24 pounds, though 20-pound paper is recommended.

m Don’t use erasable typing paper, damaged or wrinkled paper, stapled paper,

or multipart forms (“carbonless carbons”).

m Plain paper almost always has one side that is better for printing than the

other. See the package label to determine which side is better, and load that
side so that it faces you.

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Premium coated paper

Use premium coated paper for exceptional print quality—for example, for a
final draft, a colorful notice, or the master copy of a presentation. Colors
appear richer and more vibrant on such paper.

m Use only coated paper designed for use with the Color StyleWriter 2200.
m One side of the paper is a little whiter than the other and is better for

printing. See the package label on the coated paper to determine which
side is better, and load that side so that it faces you.

Glossy paper

Use glossy paper for the highest print quality you can get on opaque paper—
for example, for color proofs.

m Use only glossy paper designed for use with the Color StyleWriter 2200.
m When loading a stack of glossy paper into the sheet feeder, put a single

sheet of plain paper at the back of the stack to prevent misfeeding.

Back -print film

Use back-print film for the highest print quality of all—for example, for
digitized photographs or important client presentations. Back-print film has a
shiny surface and works exceptionally well when displayed by backlighting.

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m Use only back-print film designed for use with the Color StyleWriter 2200.
m Load back-print film so that the chalky side faces you.
m When loading a stack of back-print film into the sheet feeder, put a single

sheet of plain paper at the back of the stack to prevent misfeeding.

m In the Print dialog box, be sure to select Back Print as the paper type.
m The printer automatically reverses the image and prints it on the film’s

chalky side so that the image looks correct when viewed from the
shiny side.

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Quality

Select Best quality.

Best quality takes

longer to print, but
you get dramatically
better quality—even

on plain paper.

Transparencies

Use transparencies when you wa nt to present your document on an overhead
projector.

m Use only transparencies designed for use with the Color StyleWriter 2200.

These special transparencies have a sheet of paper attached to them; leave
the paper attached until after printing.

m Load the transparencies so that the shiny side faces you and the edge

where the paper and the tra nsparencies are attached points downward.

For highest quality printing, consider the following suggestions:
m Use the following selections in the Print dialog box. (To display the dialog

box, choose Print from the File menu.)

To turn on color

matching and get the

best quality color

printing, check the

ColorSync box.

m Choose Best quality when you use the black cartridge to take adva ntage of

Apple’s 720 by 320 dots per inch edge-smoothing technology.

m Print on coated or glossy paper, back-print film, or transparencies.
m Also consider the following selections in the Color Options dialog box.

(To display the dialog box, click the Color button in the Print dialog box.)

Many people prefer
the look of the Scatter
halftoning method.

For more information on color matching, see “Adjusting Color Options” i n
Chapter 2.

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Speed

Select Normal

or Draft.

Select Pattern.

Turn off ColorSync.

(Click the check box

to remove the X.)

Try these suggestions for faster printing:
m Change the Print Quality setting in the Print dialog box. (To display the

dialog box, choose Print from the File menu.)

m Also use the following selections in the Color Options dialog box. (To open

the Color Options dialog box, click the Color button in the Print dialog
box.)

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m Color printing takes longer than black printing. T he black ink cartridge is

designed for efficient, high-speed black-and-white and grayscale printing.
If you’re printing four or more pages in black or grayscale, use the black
cartridge.

Cost

To reduce the amount of ink you use, and so save on cost, keep in mind the
following tips:

m Select Draft quality in the Print dialog box whenever possible.
m Use the black cartridge instead of the color cartridge to print black-and-

white pages most cost-effectively.

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Maintaining Your Printer

It doesn’t take much effort to keep your Color StyleWriter 2200 printer in
good working condition. You simply have to replace the ink cartridges or their
ink tanks when they run out of ink and clean the printer or print head if you
notice a problem.

For other service, see the information about service and support that comes
with your Color StyleWriter 2200.

IMPORTANT

Chapter 1.

Replacing ink tanks

The color ink cartridge contains two separate, replaceable ink tan ks, one for
black ink and one for cya n, magenta, and yellow inks. Having two separate
ink tanks means that when you run out of black ink, you don’t have to replace
both tanks. (Most people use more black ink than any other color.) The black
cartridge contains one replaceable ink tank.

Foll ow all the safety instructions given at the beginning of

WARNING

2200. The wrong in k can damage the print head and the printer, and
such damage is not covered under the warranty.

Use only ink specially designed for the Color StyleWriter

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When to c hange ink tanks

Look carefully at your printed documents to see if a color is missing or faded.
Sometimes it’s o b vious—such as when you run out of black ink. At other
times you may notice that the colors seem wrong—such as when you’re
printing a nature scene and you run out of yellow.

The best way to verify that ink is running low is to print the test page. (For
details, see “Printing the Test Page” in the section “Cleaning the Print Head”
later i n this chapter.)

Note: Depending on how much printing you have done with your ink
cartridge, this may be a good time to replace the entire cartridge. (A new
cartridge comes with fresh ink tanks installed.)

How to change ink tanks

1 Turn on the printer.
2 Open the cartridge access door.

Wait while the carrier moves to the center position.
Note: Instructions are inscribed on the left side of the cartridge cavity to

remind you how to change an ink tank.

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3 Remove and discard the old ink tank.

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4 Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.

Pull forward and down on both
sides of the cap to remove it.

5 Remove the plastic cap from the ink tank.

6 Insert the tank into the cartridge, and push it down so it snaps into place.

7Close the cartridge access door.

Replacing an ink cartridge

The ink cartridge contains the print head, the device that takes the ink a nd
sprays it on the paper. The Color StyleWriter 220 0 printer comes with two
ink cartridges: a black cartridge that contains a replaceable black ink tank and
a color cartridge that contains two replaceable ink tanks.

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Whe n to r eplace an ink cartridge

Age is t he primary factor in determining when a cartridge wears out. If you’ve
done a lot of printing with your cartridge and notice a gradual deterioration in
print quality, it may be time to install a new ink cartridge. Before you do, try
printing the test page in case a clogged nozzle is the problem. (See “Printing
the Test Page” in the section “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this chapter.)

Note: A new ink cartridge comes with a fresh ink tan k or ta nks already
installed.

How to find ink cartridges

You should be able to find cartridges, ink tanks, and other supplies for your
Color StyleWriter 2200 printer at any Apple-authorized reseller.

How to replace an ink cartridge

IMPORTANT

“Printing the Test Page” in the section “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this
chapter.)

For instructions on replacing an ink cartridge, see “Installing an In k
Cartridge” in Chapter 1.

Before replacing the cartridge, try printing the test page. (See

Storing the ink cartridge you aren’t using

The Color StyleWriter 2200 comes with two ink cartridges, a black and a
color cartridge. While they are sealed in their original packaging, the ink
cartridges are protected. If you open both packages and switch ink cartridges
for printing different documents, be sure to store the one you’re not using in
the storage case supplied with your Color StyleWriter 2200. The storage case
keeps the print head from drying out and prevents accidents with ink stains.

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Once you’ve removed both cartridges from their original packages, always
keep one inside the printer and the other in the storage case.

Cleaning t he print head

Occasionally, the nozzles on the print head may become clogged. If you
notice problems with the print quality, such as horizontal white lines in your
document, you may need to clean the print head. There are three ways to do
this:

m

Press the purge button.

see “Installing an In k Car t ridge” i n Chapter 1.

m

Clean the print head as part of a print request.

cleari ng nozzles. It tells the printer to clean the print head before it starts
printing the next document.

For more information about using the purge button,

This is the fastest method of

Print a test page.

m

This method gives you a test pattern you can evaluate, but

it takes a bit longer.

IMPORTANT

Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink. If you

repeat the procedure unnecessarily, you reduce the life of your ink tanks.

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Cleaning the pr int head as part of a print request

To clean the print head, follow these steps:

1When you are about to print a document, click the Utilities button in the Print dialog box.

The Print Utilities dialog box opens.

2Make your choices in the Utilities dialog box.

The Super Clean option uses more ink than the Clean option, so use Super
Clean only as a last resort.

First, click to

place an X here.

3In the Print dialog box, click Print.

1 Turn off the printer.
2Make sure you’ve loaded U.S. Letter or A4 paper into the printer.
3Press and hold down the power button until the amber error light turns off.
4 Release the power button and wait for the test page to print.

Then click OK.

The Print Utilities dialog box closes, and the Print dialog box reappears.

The printer cleans the print head before printing your document.
Note: After the printer cleans the print head and prints your document, the

cleaning option is automatically turned off. You don’t have to turn it off before
printing again.

Printing the te st page

To print the test page and clean the print head, follow these steps:

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5Examine the nozzle test pattern for broken or missing horizontal lines.

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

The nozzle test patter n appears near the bottom of the test page. The test
pattern for the color ink cartridge looks like this:

The test pattern for the black ink cartridge looks like this:

6If you see broken or missing lines, try the following:

m Print the test page again until the problem clears up or the ink runs out

completely.

m Replace the i nk tank containing the missing color.

Cleaning the outside of the printer

Before you clean the printer, turn it off and unplug the power adapter. Then
wipe the outside of the printer with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water.
If necessary, you can use a mild soap or detergent. Be careful not to get any
liquid in the power adapter receptacle.

WARNING

Don’t use ammonia-based or alcohol-based cleaners on or

around the printer—they may react with the plastic.

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Cleaning t he inside of the printer

Clean this area.

Occasionally you may need to wipe off paper dust or drops of ink inside the
printer. Turn the printer off and unplug it. Then open the printer and carefully
clean the area shown with a soft, dry cloth.

WARNING

Don’t use a ny liquid cleaners inside the printer.

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Travel tips

If you plan to travel with your Color StyleWriter 2200, follow these tips to
safely transport your printer.

m Tur n off the printer before transporting it to assure that the ink cartridge

returns to its parked position.

m Remove any pap er from the sheet feeder.
m Remove th e power adapter and the Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable.
m Remove the battery from the battery attachment if you will not be using

the printer for more than a month.

m Carry a replacement battery with you in case the installed battery runs low

and you don’t have access to a power source for charging. Keep the
replacement battery in its packaging until you install it.

m If you plan to travel to another country, you may n eed to obtain a n adapter

designed for the electrical outlets in that country. An optional universal
power adapter is available for the Color StyleWriter 2200.

m Do not leave the printer in a car or any other place where it might get

too hot.

m Protect the printer from vibration and physical shock.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to some problems that you may encounter
while using your Color StyleWriter 2200 printer.

As long as you follow the maintenance i nstructions in Chapter 5, you’re not
likely to have any problems with your Color StyleWriter 220 0. The most
common source of trouble is faulty software i nstallation. To avoid these
problems, follow the software installation instructions in Chapter 1.

WARNING

printer and nothing presented in this chapter solves it, consult the
service and support information that came with your printer for
instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or
Apple for assistance. If you attempt to repair the Color StyleWriter 2200
yourself, a ny damage you may cause to the printer will not be covered
by the limited warranty on your printer. Contact an Apple-authorized
dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any
other warranty question.

If you have a problem with your Color StyleWriter 2200

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Safety precautions

To prevent damage to the Color StyleWriter 2200 printer and harm to yourself
and other users, follow these safety tips.

m Don’t touch anything inside the printer except as described in the

instructions in this manual. Otherwise, you may damage delicate
mechanical parts.

m Don’t shake the in k cartridges or ink tanks, or hold them with the ink

opening pointing down. Ink can leak out and cause stains.

m Don’t touch the ink opening on an ink tank.
m Don’t oil the inside of the printer.
m Don’t attempt to disassemble the printer.
m Before you unplug the printer, make sure it is turned off. (The green power

light should be off.) Turning the power off ensures that the carrier has
returned securely to its parked position and the cartridge has been capped.

The Chooser do esn’t show the Color S tyleWriter 2200 icon

If you open the Chooser and don’t see the Color StyleWriter 2200 icon, you
probably need to install the appropriate printer software. For instructions, see
“Installing Your Pri nter Software” i n Chapter 1.

Installation is unsuccessful

If a message tells you that installation was not successful—or if you have to
repeatedly swap between the same two disks—check to make sure you
restarted your computer with all your software extensions off as explained in
Chapter 1. If that doesn’t work, try removing corrupted fonts or performing a
custom installation, as described in the next two sections.

Removing items from your Fonts folder to solve installation proble ms

Items in your current Fonts folder can interfere with successful installation of
the printer software. To correct the problem, follow these steps:

1 Quit all programs you are currently running.

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2 Open the Fonts folder (inside the System Folder) on your Macintosh.
3 Drag the following files out of the Fonts folder. (Look for files with exactly these names.)

m Avant Garde
m Bookman
m Delphian
m Garamond Narrow
m Helvetica Black, Helvetica Compressed, and Helvetica Narrow
m Luba lin Graph
m Lucida Bright
m Machine
m Nadianne
m New Century Schlbk
m Old E ngl ish Text
m Onyx
m Oxford
m Swing
m Zapf Chancery
m Zapf Dingbats
m Zeal

You can put the fonts temporarily into a new folder and drag the folder to
your desktop. Then, after you install the Color StyleWriter 2200 software
(including these fonts), you can drag the temporary folder to the Trash.

4 Repeat the software installation procedure in Chapter 1.

For more details about fonts, see Appendix B.

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Using the Custo m Installer to solve installation problems

You can install the pri nter software without installing the fonts that come
with the printer. (The disadvantage is that you won’t be able to use these fonts
if you don’t already have them.)

1Insert the Color StyleWriter 2200

2 To start the Installer program, double-click its icon.
3In the Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.
4In the Installer dialog box, choose Custom Install.

Choose Custom

Install from this

pop-up menu.

5In the Custom Install dialog box, click the QuickDraw Printer Software checkbox.

Installation

If necessary, op en the disk icon.

disk into a floppy disk drive.

First, click this

checkbox. (An X

appears to show it’s

Second, make sure

the disk named here

is the one on which

you want to install

the printer software.

(If not, click Switch

Disk until the correct

name appears.)

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selected.)

Finally, when you’re
ready to begin, click
Install.

6When you see a message on your screen, follow the 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.

7When you see a message reporting that installation was successful, click Restart.

The Installer restarts your Macintosh.

The computer crashes while attempting to print

When a computer suddenly stops working—either a message on the screen
tells you a system error occurred or the mouse and keyboard act as if they’re
disconnected—the computer has crashed.

If your computer often crashes after you tell it to print a document, your
printing software may have become corrupted, Reinstall the printer software
by following the instructions in “Installing Your Printer Software” a nd
“Telling Your Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200” in Chapter 1.

The Macintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter 2200

If you have selected the Color StyleWriter 2200 printer i n the Chooser but
nothing prints, or you get a message that no Color StyleWriter 220 0 is
connected, one of the conditions in the list that follows may be the cause.

Note: Before you try to solve the problem, open the Color StyleWriter 2200
desktop printer icon to see if there are any error messages there, and to check
how many print requests are waiting. If you repeatedly tried to print a
document, there may be multiple copies waiting to print. You can delete
anything you don’t want by selecting its title, then clicking the Remove
button. See “Monitoring and Controlling Background Printing” in Chapter 2.

m A plug may b e loose. To make sure that all cables are securely connected,

turn off the computer and the printer, then unplug each end of each cable
you want to test and plug it back in. For connection instructions, see
Chapter 1.

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m You may have indicated the wrong port in the Chooser. Open the Chooser

and change the port selection. (Look at the back of the computer to see
whe t her you plugged the printer into the computer’s printer port [
modem port [

W].)

[] or

m If you are trying to use a shared printer connected to another Macintosh

and the printer name isn’t listed in the Chooser, make sure that the other
Macintosh is turn ed on and connected to the network. Also make sure that
the printer is set up to be shared. Then try again to select the printer in the
Chooser. (Note: QuickDraw GX users can share a printer only with other
QuickDraw GX users and non-QuickDraw GX users can share only with
other non-QuickDraw GX users.) See the instr uctions in “Sharing Your
Printer With Other Users” in Chapter 2.

m You may be using the wrong printer software. Make sure you installed the

software as described in Chapter 1 and that you have selected the printer as
described in “Telling Your Macintosh to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200,”
also in Chapter 1. Don’t use software intended for older StyleWriter
printers.

m If you’re using a PowerBook computer with an internal modem, change the

serial port setting to Normal or External. For details, see “Special
Information for PowerBook Owners” in the section “Telling Your
Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200” in Chapter 1.

m If your computer is not connected to a network, turn off AppleTalk in the

Chooser.

m The printer may need to be reset. Turn the printer off, count to five, then

turn it back on.

If you still can’t resolve the problem, the printer may not be working properly.
See the information about service and support that comes with your printer.

Desktop printer icons behave unusually

A desktop printer icon appears again as soon as I drag it to the Trash.

You must always have at least one desktop printer icon. If you drag your last
desktop printer to the Trash, the computer instantly creates another one just
like it.

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If you don’t wish to use desktop printers at all, you can remove the desktop

Power button

Error light Power light

printing software, as described in Appendix E.

An X appears over the desktop printer icon.

When a desktop printer is not working, it appears with an X over it.
m You may have started up the computer using a different startup disk or

temporarily turned off all the software extensions. Wh en you restart the
computer as usual, the icons will return to normal.

m You may have removed the desktop printing software that created the

printer icons. If you meant to do so, you can drag the icons to the Trash. If
not, you can reinstall the software as explained in Chapter 1.

A PowerBook has trouble printing to the Color StyleWriter 2200

Some PowerBook computers have special requirements for printing. See
“Special Information for PowerBook Owners” in the section “Telling Your
Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200” in Chapter 1.

The lights indicate a problem

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Sometimes th e l igh t s on the printer signal a problem.

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Both lights are off.

To conserve energy, the printer turns itself off if it’s left
idle for some time (usually about 5 minutes). If you suspect a problem,
press the power button. If the lights remain off, check to make sure the
power adapter is plugged in properly and the outlet has power, or that the
battery attachment has been connected properly. If you can’t turn the
printer lights on, see the information about service and support that came
with the printer.

Both lights are blinking.

m

“Charging the Battery” in Chapter 3.

m

The error light glows steadily.

has misfed. Check your computer screen for messages. See Chapter 1 for
instructions on loading the sheet feeder, or “Paper Is Jammed” a nd “Paper
or Envelopes Feed Improperly” later in this chapter.

The error light blinks.

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cartridge access door and make sure the cartridge is inserted correctly. For
instructions, see “Installing an Ink Car tridge” i n Chapter 1. After checking
the cartridge, make sure the cartridge access door is closed completely.

The printer seems slow

See the suggestions in “Speed” in Chapter 4.
If you have a Macintosh IIfx, Macintosh Quadra 900, or Quadra 950

computer, check the Serial Switch control panel. Make sure the setting is
“Compatible.”

The battery is low and you need to charge it. See

Either the printer is out of paper or the paper

The ink cartridge may not b e seated properly. Open the

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Paper is jammed

1Hold down both ends of the paper release panel to free the paper.

2Gently pull the paper free as shown.

Occasionally a piece of paper may get jammed (stuck) inside the printer
during the printing process. To clear a paper jam, follow these steps:

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More than one piece of paper passes through the printer at a time

Foll ow these steps:

1 Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
2 Turn off the printer.
3 Turn the printer back on.
4Put the paper back in.

Do not force the paper into the sheet feeder.

Paper or envelopes feed improperly

If paper tears, gets skewed, or comes through the printer crumpled, it may not
be entering the printer properly. Try the following:

m

Make sure you have loaded the paper correctly.

For instructions on loading paper, see “Positioning Print Materials in the
Sheet Feeder” in Chapter 2.

m

Do not overload the sheet feeder.

The feeder holds up to 5 envelopes or up to 30 sheets of 20-pound paper.
If you use heavier paper, fewer sheets will fit in the feeder.

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Make sure nothing has fallen into the sheet feeder.

Remove any pap er from the sheet feeder, then carefully turn the whole
printer upside-down and shake it.

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Try to remove any torn or damaged pieces of paper from the printer.

See “Paper Is Jammed,” earlier in this chapter.

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Take the paper out of the sheet feeder and check it.

Make sure none of the sheets is curled, bent, or dog-eared.
Make sure the edges of the stack line up evenly.
Make sure the left paper guide isn’t too snug or too loose. The stack should

lie flat (not bowed).
Make sure the paper doesn’t slide down into the printer.
Load either envelopes or paper (not both) into the sheet feeder.
Make sure you have inserted envelopes correctly. Th e flaps should lie flat

agains t the envelope, the edges should be smoothed flat, and no air should
be trapped in the envelopes.

When loading back-print film, labels, or glossy paper, put a sheet of plain
paper at the back of the stack.

When loading transparencies, the shiny side should face you. The edge
where the paper and the tra nsparency are joined should point downward.

The Color StyleWriter 2200 won’t print a particular document

If you attempt to print a document and no page is printed—not even a blank
one—try the following:

m Check for messages on your Macintosh screen. Also, open the window for

your printer by double-clicking its desktop icon.

m Your computer may be low on memory. See “Memory is Low” later in this

chapter.

m Tur n th e printer off, then on again. (This resets the printer.)
m Repeat the printing process.

Sometimes problems disappear when you try to print your document again.

m Printing problems can often be caused by errors in your programs. If you

can print from the SimpleText or TeachText program but not from another
program, it’s probably a problem with that program. Contact the publisher
of that program for help.

m Restart your Macintosh.

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The printer acts as if it’s working, but nothing is printed on the page

If your printer takes the paper, but doesn’t actually print anything, try the
following:

m If the ink cartridge is new, make sure that you removed the orange plastic

cap and orange tape from its print head.

m Make sure the ink cartridge and the ink tanks are correctly installed. (For

instructions, see “Replacing Ink Tan ks” and “Replacing an Ink Cartridge”
in Chapter 5).

m The printer may be out of ink. You can check by seeing whether the test

page prints. To print a test page, see “Printing the Test Page” in the section
“Cleaning the Print Head” in Chapter 5.

Messages appear on your computer screen

Most messages that appear on your screen are self-explanatory. For example,
they may tell you that the printer is out of paper or that the paper is jammed.
Once you correct the problem, the message goes away.

Here are some other problems that on-screen messages might report:

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You document will be printed in the background when more memory is available.

The computer doesn’t have enough spare memory to print in the background.

m Click Cancel if you don’t want to print.
m Click Print Later if you want the document to print when more memory is

available. To free up memory, quit some of the programs you are running.

m Click Print Now to print the document in the foreground. You won’t be

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There is an error in the printer.

Check to make sure the cable is still connected to the printer and the
computer. Also, the i nk cartridge may not be seated properly. Turn off the
printer and open the printer’s cover. Make sure the cartridge is inserted
properly, and that the cartridge access door is closed completely.

The printer detects an end of paper error.

If you are using a valid size of paper, make sure that you indicate the size in
the Page Setup dialog box. Valid sizes for the Color StyleWriter 2200 are: U.S.
Letter, U.S. Legal, A4 Letter, Executive, #6 envelopes, and #10 envelopes.
Other sizes will not work correctly.

No Paper orWrong Paper Size

These messages usually mean what they say. Occasionally they can appear
when you have the wrong port indicated in the Chooser. See “Telling Your
Computer to Use the Color StyleWriter 2200” and “Special Information for
PowerBook Owners” in Chapter 1.

Memory is low.

See the next section.

Memory is low

If you experience any of the following problems, your computer may be
temporarily low on random-access memory (RAM):

m Some documents do not pri nt.
m Some fonts incorrectly appear in the Geneva font.
m Characters look jagged.
m An “out of memory” message appears on your screen.

If so, try on e or more of the following:

m Run only one program at a time; quit the ones you’re not using.
m Choose “Black and White” instead of “Color” in the Print dialog box.
m Turn off background printing. See “Printing While You Use Your

Computer” in Chapter 2.

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m Turn on virtual memory in the Memory control panel. Virtual memory is

described in the instructions that came with your computer. (Note: Using
virtual memory can sometimes slow down your computer.)

m Obtain additional RAM for your computer to solve some of these

problems. This can sometimes improve printing speed as well.

Documents did not print as expected

If the quality of printing is OK—not smeared or incomplete—but the result is
not as you expected, you may have made a mistake in using the printer
software. Check the subsections that follow for suggestions.

Text appears in the Geneva font or prints jagged

When your Macintosh computer is low on memory, it may display and print
certain fonts in the Geneva font.

have jagged edges. To fix low-memory problems, see “Memory is Low,”
earlier in this chapter.

If you’re printing to a shared StyleWriter that is not directly connected to your
computer and you use Adobe Type Manager, the PostScript version of your
fonts must be installed on the computer that is directly connected to the
StyleW riter.

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For more information about fonts, see Appendix B.
Some rota ted text may print jagged if you apply a style that has not been

defined for the font. Try applying plain style to the text.

Text prints but pictures do not

Some advanced page layout and art programs use the PostScript page
description language, a language that the Color StyleWriter 2200 does not
understand. If your programs have a PICT preview option, that will allow you
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Page breaks change unexpectedly

Most programs determine where to break pages by evaluating the information
you provide in the Page Setup dialog box. Also, different types of printers
may space text in slightly different ways. The following events can cause page
breaks to change:

m changing from one type of printer to another
m changing the page size in the Page Setup dialog box
m scaling the document in the Page Setup dialog box
m changing the orientation in the Page Setup dialog box

It’s b est to choose the printer you wa nt and the Page Setup options you need
before working on your page breaks.

A page prints off center

This problem may result from one of the following conditions:

m You have selected the wrong page size in the Page Setup dialog box.
m The margins are set incorrectly in the document you are printing.
m Paper is not placed properly in the sheet feeder. See “Paper or Envelopes

Feed Improperly” earlier in this chapter.

m You are not using recommended printing materials.

Text lines up in columns on the screen but not when it prints

You may have used spaces (rather than tabs) to line up the text. Because
printers interpret spaces differently than the screen does, the text may fail to
line up when you print it. Try replacing the spaces with tabs.

You can also make columns by using a monospace font—such as Courier or
Monaco—instead of tabs. A monospace font is one in which every character
has the same width.

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Everyth i ng prin ts backwards

Choose the Print command and check what paper type you’ve selected in the
dialog box that opens. If you indicate that you’re printing on back-print film,
the printer reverses the image.

Watermark problems

The wrong watermark printed.

If you selected one watermark, but a different one printed, you can fix it by
changing the modification date and time of one of the water mark files. To
cha nge the modification date, open one of the files, then save it using the Save
As command. (The watermark files are stored the Printing Prefs folder, which
is in the P references folder inside the System Folder.) Wh en asked if you want
to replace the file, say yes.

I created a new watermark, but it doesn’t show up in the dialog box.

m Make sure the watermark was saved as a PICT or PICT2 file.
m Make sure the file was saved in the Printing Prefs folder, which is in the

Preferences folder inside the System Folder.

Print quality is poor

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Most image problems are caused by problems with an ink cartridge or with
your choice of paper. Don’t use the following types of paper:

m erasable typing paper
m damaged, wrinkled, or stapled paper
m multipart forms (“carbonless carbons”)
m glossy paper, unless its especially designed for StyleWriter pri nters

If you use plain paper, use 16- to 24-pound copier paper; 20-pound paper is
recommended. Plain papers can vary widely. If you’re not happy with one
kind of paper, try a different brand.

The image is too light or too dark

If printing looks fuzzy because it’s too light or too dark, try the following:
m Check the nozzles in the print head. See “Checking the Print Nozzles” in

Chapter 1 for instructions. You may have to replace an ink ta nk or an ink
cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” and “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in
Chapter 5 for instructions.

m Make sure you’ve chosen the correct paper type in the Print dialog box.
m If you’re using plain paper, try flipping the stack of paper in the paper tray.

Most paper has one side that’s better for printing. If you’re using other
material, make sure you have it loaded in the correct orientation. See
“Positioning Print Materials In the Sheet Feeder” in Chapter 2.

m Try using a different kind of paper.
m Try choosing Best quality in the Print dialog box.

Ink smears when rubbed

Don’t handle pages before the printer ejects them from the printer. This
allows all the time needed for the ink to dry.

Pages leave th e printer smeared, blurred, or smudged

The print head may be too close to the paper it’s pri nting on. Use only paper
of the recommended weight.

Printing a ppears on only part of the paper

Check the selections in the Page Setup dialog box. You may have set the page
size incor rectly.

Check the nozzles in the print head. See “Checking the Print Nozzles” in
Chapter 1 for instructions. You may have to replace an ink ta nk or an ink
cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” and “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in
Chapter 5 for instructions.

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