Apple Color StyleWriter 2200 User Manual

Color StyleWriter2200

Setting up, connecting, and using your printer

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Contents

Communications regulation information vii

Welcome	ix
1 Setting 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
Turning the printer on and off				7
Installing an ink cartridge			8
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh						13
Loading paper into the sheet feeder					14
Checking the print nozzles			15
Installing your printer software				16
Telling 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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2 Printing	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 color 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

3 Using 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

4 Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost 61

Choosing print materials 61

Quality 63

Speed 64

Cost 64

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5 Maintaining 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

6 Troubleshooting	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 is jammed	83
More than one piece of paper passes through the printer 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 v

A	Technical Information		93
B	Using Fonts With the Color StyleWriter 2200 Printer					97
C	Working With ColorSync		113
D	Printing With QuickDraw GX			117
E	Removing 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:

mTurn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

mMove the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.

mMove the computer farther away from the television or radio.

mPlug 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: Interference 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 Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., 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.

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DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

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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

mHigh-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.

mSmall size and light weight allow truly portable, high-quality mobile printing.

mA built-in automatic sheet feeder holds up to 30 sheets of paper or up to 5 envelopes.

mPrinter is quiet and fast, at up to 5 black-and-white pages per minute, or one color page in less than three minutes.

mMultiple pages can be printed on the same sheet and customizable watermarks can be printed in the background.

mInk cartridges and ink tanks are easy to replace.

mSpecially formulated inks are both water-resistant and light-resistant to provide vibrant colors that resist fading.

mNew printing software allows you to print a document simply by dragging it onto a desktop printer icon.

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m64 available TrueType (outline) fonts print smoothly in a variety of sizes.

mColorShare, installed with the printer software, allows you to share the printer with anyone on your AppleTalk network (including people using LocalTalk, EtherTalk, or TokenTalk).

mColorSync, installed with the printer software, ensures colors on your monitor match those produced on your printer.

mA 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.

mAn optional universal power adapter provides compatibility with power standards around the world.

mAn 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 StyleWriter printers, please note the following changes:

mThe 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.

mYou 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.

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System requirements

To install the printer software and use the Color StyleWriter 2200 printer with your Macintosh computer, you need

ma Macintosh with a 68020 or higher central processing unit (CPU). Any Macintosh except a Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic®, Portable, or PowerBook 100 will work with the Color StyleWriter 2200.

msystem software version 7.1 or a later version

mat least 4 megabytes of random-access memory (RAM)

msome 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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1 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.

Before you begin Make sure that your Macintosh computer is already set up 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.

Special setups

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:

mYou plan to share the Color StyleWriter 2200 with others on your network. Even if 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.

mYou use QuickDraw GX. If you use QuickDraw GX, follow the setup instructions in this chapter, then see Appendix D for instructions on using the Color StyleWriter 2200 QuickDraw GX software.

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Important safety instructions

Always take the following precautions:

mAlways turn off the printer before unplugging it.

mKeep the ink cartridges and ink tanks away from children.

mKeep the printer away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, and shower stalls.

mProtect the printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow.

mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the printer into a wall socket.

mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your computer system.

mDon’t use devices that produce open flames, such as Bunsen burners, near the printer.

mDon’t use alcohol-based or ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer.

mClean 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.

Watch for these situations, and if one occurs pull the plug!

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the printer

mthe printer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

mthe printer has been dropped or otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your printer needs service or repair

myou want to clean the printer (use only the procedure recommended in Chapter 5)

WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.

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Unpacking the printer

1 Remove everything from the shipping box, but leave the ink cartridges in their packages.

		Be sure to open the
		printer’s top cover and
		remove the packing
		tape from inside.
	Color StyleWriter 2200
Ink cartridges
(Leave them in the	Software disks	Storage case for ink cartridges
plastic tubs for now.)

Power adapter

Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable

2Remove the tape and packing material from the inside and outside of the printer.

Save the carton and the packing material in case you ever need to ship the printer.

Note that the 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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3 Choose a location near your computer to use your printer.

Make sure the location meets these requirements:

ma level (not slanted) surface

mgood ventilation

mout of direct sunlight

mnever gets damp or very hot or very cold

maway 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

Paper release panel

Purge button

Cartridge access door

Back view

Security slot
You can connect a locking	Serial port
device and a security cable
to the security slot. See your
Apple-authorized dealer.	Power adapter connector

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Plugging in the printer

Plug the 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 printer on and off

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.

To turn the printer on (and off), press this button.

This light blinks.	This light glows
	while the printer is on.

After you press the power button, you’ll hear the printer preparing itself again for several seconds.

Saving energy When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Your Color StyleWriter 2200 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, never 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 the 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 printer 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 ink cartridge

The ink cartridge contains the ink tanks 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 sheet feeder.

Open the top cover.

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2Press the power button to turn the printer on if necessary.

The green light flashes, then glows solidly. If this is the first time you are installing an ink cartridge, the amber error light will also blink.

3Locate the tabs on either side of the cartridge access door. Press both tabs outward to release the door.

Press the tabs outward to open the cartridge access door.

Tab

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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.

6Remove 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.)

7Remove 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.

9 Peel the orange tape off the print head.

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10 Insert the ink cartridge into its place in the printer.

Note: Instructions are inscribed on the right side of the cartridge cavity to remind you how to install an ink cartridge.

11Close the cartridge access door.

Make sure to close both sides of the door.

12Press the purge button to draw ink into the nozzles.

Press the purge button each time you install a new cartridge.

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

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.

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.

If your computer is connected to a network, a network cable may already be connected to the printer port ([). In that 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 installed 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 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.

The paper fits under this guide.

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

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Checking the print nozzles

The Color StyleWriter 2200 prints 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.

Power button

3Release the button and wait for the test page to print.

4Examine the nozzle test pattern for broken or missing horizontal lines.

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

A broken line means a nozzle on	A missing color means you
the print head needs to be cleaned.	need to replace an ink tank.
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Black

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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 2200.

Step-by-step installation instructions

These instructions 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 Lock all the disks by turning each one over and sliding the small, square plastic tab in the corner so you can see through the hole. (The disks may already be locked.)

1Quit 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 Installation disk into a floppy disk drive.

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4To start the Installer program, double-click its icon.

You may have to open the disk icon to see the Installer icon.

5In the Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.

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.

6In 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.) 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 first 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.

Installation troubleshooting

If the Installer can’t complete the installation, it will issue a warning message. Here are some ways to fix some common problems.

mYou may not have the correct hardware or system software for this printer. If so, the Installer will tell you what you’re missing.

mYou may have forgotten to turn off your software extensions as described in the previous section.

mYou 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 the right of any of the choices for information.)

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Telling your computer 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.

2In 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

Then click one of these items to indicate which port you connected the printer to: the printer port ([) or the modem port (W).

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.)

3Close the Chooser by clicking its close box (in the top-left corner).

4Notice the new desktop printer icon for the Color StyleWriter 2200.

After you close the Chooser, a desktop printer icon for the Color StyleWriter 2200 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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