Apple ImageWriter II User Manual

Chapter 1: Meet the ImageWriter II

ImageWriter II Features

The Apple ImageWriter II is the ideal addition to your Apple computer. The versatile ImageWriter II
combines ease of operation with a host of high-performance features to produce professional-quality
graphics and text printouts.

You can expand the ImageWriter II’s capabilities by choosing among three optional accessories—the
ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, ImageWriter II 32K Memory Option, and ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option.

Features for Everyone

Do you want presentation quality text for an important report? Do you need to print hundreds of mailing
labels? Could you show sales increases more dramatically with a bar chart in your report? Is it time to get
that novel off to your publisher? The flexible ImageWriter II easily does all this and more. Consider these
features for your day-to-day work.

Print Quality and Speed

You can select from among three levels of print quality at the press of a button:
Near Letter Quality (NLQ) for formal communications and presentations

Standard Quality for everyday work
Draft Quality when you want a quick printout for review or editing

The ImageWriter II can print high-resolution graphics, ideal for use with the Macintosh and with graphics
programs written for the Apple II computers.

The ImageWriter II’s high-speed print mechanism can turn out text at speeds up to 250 characters per
second.

Letters, Labels, and Forms

The ImageWriter II can handle a variety of printing tasks: reports, letters, envelopes, mailing labels, even
multi-part forms like invoices.

Easy Paper Loading and Ribbon Changes

With the automatic paper loading feature, you can load single-sheet paper with the push of a button.
Thanks to the built-in forms tractor, the ImageWriter II makes loading computer paper easier than ever
before.

Likewise, ribbon changes are a snap. Ribbon cartridges click in and out quickly and neatly. Whether you
print in black or color, you get high-quality images and long life from these continuous-loop, fabric
ribbons.

Seven-Color Printing

To print color graphics, click in an ImageWriter II color ribbon. With color software, you can print
documents in six colors plus black. You can even mix black text with color graphics.

Programmable Features

To make more sophisticated demands on the ImageWriter II, consider these programmable features.

Text Formatting and Character Sets

Using software, you can cause the ImageWriter II to print
Boldface type

Underlining
Subscripts and superscripts
Half-height characters
Various type sizes (from 4.5 to 17 characters per inch)
Several character sets (American plus seven European sets)
Custom characters

Special Formatting Features

The ImageWriter II provides special formatting features:
Horizontal tab settings

Spacing—proportional or standard
Lines per inch
Lines per page

ImageWriter II Accessories

You can further enhance your printer’s performance with ImageWriter II accessories—the ImageWriter II
SheetFeeder, the ImageWriter II 32K Memory Option, and the ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option.

The ImageWriter II SheetFeeder

You’ll find the ImageWriter II SheetFeeder perfect for large printing jobs on individual sheets of
letterhead and other standard paper. You no longer have to feed pages in one at a time. Load the
SheetFeeder with up to 100 individual pages. It feeds each sheet as the printer demands, and stacks
each printout.

The ImageWriter II 32K Memory Option

Designed for the Apple II computers, the Memory Option is an excellent way to expand the printer’s
memory and increase your own productivity. With the ImageWriter II 32K Memory Option, you can send a
document of up to 32,000 characters (16 to 20 pages) to the printer and continue working at the
computer, while the ImageWriter II does the printing.

The ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option

The AppleTalk Option promotes shared resources in offices and schools. With the card installed, one
ImageWriter II can serve as many as 31 computers on an AppleTalk network.

Note: The ImageWriter II will take either the AppleTalk Option or the Memory Option, but not both.

Chapter 2: Basic ImageWriter II Setup

This chapter shows you how to
unpack your ImageWriter II

plug in the power cord
install the ribbon
load paper
run the ImageWriter II’s self-test.

Once you have set up your ImageWriter II, you’re ready to connect it to your Apple computer. (If you
have an ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, you might want to connect it, too.)

Unpacking the ImageWriter II

If you haven’t already done so, remove the ImageWriter II from its carton. Reach under the printer with
both hands and lift upward. For the moment, put the printer in a work area where you can easily get to its
back side. Then follow these steps.

Remove all packing materials from the printer and return them to the carton. Save your shipping carton
and packing materials, in case you need to store or ship your printer.

Place the printer ribbon and power cord beside the printer.

Black Ribbon and Power Cord

Remove all pieces of tape from the printer.
Take off the front cover by grasping its sides (at the arrow icons) and lifting upward.

Removing the Front Cover

Slip the two retainer tubes from the carrier rod. The retainer keeps the print head from sliding around
during shipping. Save them with your other packing materials.

Removing the Print Head Retainer Tube

Looking for Power Sources:
When considering where to put your Apple system, keep in mind that the ImageWriter II requires its own

power source. Depending on which Apple system you have, you may need three or more electrical
outlets nearby—one each for the computer, monitor, and printer. Many people prefer to plug their
computer equipment into a special power strip, equipped with protection against surges in electrical
current. See your authorized Apple dealer for information about power strips.

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.

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

The black ribbon (provided with your ImageWriter II) and the color ribbon (purchased separately) are both

continuous-loop, fabric ribbons. They will not run out, only wear out after a lot of use. Change the ribbon
when characters look faded.

Installing the ribbon cartridge is simple. Here’s how to do it.

Locate the ribbon knob on the ribbon cartridge and turn the knob clockwise to tighten the ribbon.

Tightening the Ribbon

If the ribbon cartridge deck is off to the side, gently slide it toward the center to give yourself some
working room.

Ribbon Cartridge Deck

Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the deck. Make sure that the ribbon slips between the plastic ribbon
guide and the clear paper guide.

Positioning the Ribbon

When the ribbon is in position, gently press the cartridge between the two cartridge support tabs, so that
the ribbon snaps into place. Make sure the ribbon is still positioned between the ribbon and paper
guides.

Properly Seated Ribbon

Take any slack out of the ribbon by turning the ribbon knob clockwise.
Return the front cover to the printer by slipping the cover tabs into the receiving slots and pressing down

on the cover.

Removing the Ribbon Cartridge

To remove a ribbon for replacement, gently spread the support tabs and lift the cartridge out.

Important!

The printer will not function if the front cover is off or incorrectly mounted. However, you can run the
printer when the front cover window is tilted open or removed.

Starting the ImageWriter II

Starting the printer takes two steps—plugging in the power cord and turning on the power.
Plug the power cord into the ImageWriter II’s power socket and plug the three-pronged end into the

power outlet.
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your ImageWriter II is equipped with a three-wire

grounding plug—a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounding-type AC outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to
replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.

Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

ImageWriter II Power Socket

Press the On/Off button. The green Power light and red Error light should light up. (The Error light is on
because the printer is out of paper.) The print head moves to the left margin and then to the center. The
ImageWriter II moves the print head to the center when no paper is present.

The On/Off Button and Related Lights

If nothing happens, check the following.
Is the front cover in place?

Press the On/Off button again. Is the printer on now?
Check the power cord connections. Is everything firmly plugged in?
Has anything interrupted power to the wall socket or power strip?
Does your power strip have an on-off switch?

If you’re still having problems, see Chapter 5, “General Troubleshooting.”

Loading Paper

This section shows you how to load either pin-feed paper or single sheets of paper. The vertical sides of
pin-feed paper have holes punched through them and perforations between sheets. For the printer test,
select the type of paper that you intend to use most often.

If you plan to use the ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, or multipart forms, envelopes, or labels most of the
time, use a few sheets of typing paper for now. Chapter 4 covers loading and printing on multipart forms,
envelopes, and labels.

If you’re working with single sheets of paper, see the section titled “Loading Single Sheets of Paper.”

Loading Pin-Feed Paper

Loading pin-feed paper for the first time takes three steps: adjusting the tractors to accommodate your
paper width, setting the printer to pin feed instead of friction feed, and rolling the paper in.

Get out your pin-feed paper. If the lead sheet is torn, wrinkled, or otherwise flawed, tear it off at the next
perforation to present a clean edge to the printer.

Lift up and remove the back cover to get to the forms tractor, the device that pulls paper into the printer.
Set the cover aside.

Removing the Back Cover

Flip open both paper clamps by lifting them in an outward direction. The clamps should spring into an
upright position.

Opening a Paper Clamp

Flip the tractor release levers into the up position by pushing them toward the front of the printer. This
frees the tractors, the pinned belts that move the paper, so you can adjust them to the width of your
paper.

Releasing a Tractor

Lay down the lead sheet of paper so that the first three pins of the left-margin tractor poke through the
first three pin holes. Don’t worry about the other side of the paper for the moment.

Loading Pin-Feed Paper

Close the left-margin paper clamp over the paper.
Find the pin-feed alignment icon on the back panel of the printer and the alignment notch directly above

it. Slide the tractor until the paper edge matches the icon’s vertical line and the notch.

The Pin-Feed Alignment Icon

With the tractor and paper properly aligned, lock the left-margin tractor in place by pressing its lever into
the down position.

Slide the other (right-margin) tractor so that its top three pins come up through the paper’s first three
holes.

Close the paper clamp and gently slide the tractor as far as necessary to take the slack out of the paper.
Press the right-margin tractor release lever into the down position. Figure 2-15 shows a properly aligned

sheet of pin-feed paper.

Pin-Feed Paper on the Forms Tractor
By the Way: Adjust the tractors only when you change to a paper with a different width. Starting a fresh

stack of pin-feed paper involves only opening the paper clamps, dropping the paper onto the pins, and
closing the clamps.

Set the paper release lever (located next to the platen knob) to the up position for pin feed.

Paper Release Lever

To load the paper into the printer, turn the platen knob clockwise until the leading edge of the paper
comes up under the paper bail.

Important!

With the top edge of the paper under the paper bail, printing will begin approximately one inch from the
top of the paper. You may want to compensate for this in your printing software, which sets a top margin
of its own. Chapter 4 gives some tips on resetting software top margins.

Paper Loaded Under the Paper Bail

Put the back cover on.
When the paper is satisfactorily loaded, jump ahead to the section “Running the ImageWriter II Printer

Self-Test” toward the end of this chapter.

Loading Single Sheets of Paper

When loading single sheets of paper, you can take advantage of the ImageWriter II’s automatic paper
loading feature. Slip in a piece of paper, press a button, and the printer automatically positions the paper
for printing to begin on the first line.

Important!

The ImageWriter II works best with 16- to 24-pound bond. If you need to work with lighter papers (like
onionskin), be sure to insert one or more backup sheets to provide enough thickness for the friction-feed
mechanism.

Do not use paper with staples or paper clips in your ImageWriter II.
To load your test sheet of paper, follow these steps.
Set the paper release lever (located next to the platen knob) to the down position for friction feed.

Choosing friction feed turns off the pin-feed mechanism.

Paper Release Lever Set for Friction Feed

Slip the sheet of paper between the back cover and platen.
Find the single-sheet icon located near the left side of the back cover and place the paper so that it aligns

with the line of the icon.

Aligning a Single Sheet of Paper

Make sure that the paper is straight (just as you do when putting paper in a typewriter) and in deep
enough for the platen to grip the paper.

Press the Form Feed button to load the page automatically. The ImageWriter II rolls the paper and
positions it for printing on the first line of the page (indicated by the print line on the plastic paper guide).
If the paper doesn’t load, check the Select light. It should be off. If the Select light is on, press the Select
button and then the Form Feed button.

By the Way: Although most people prefer automatic paper loading, you can crank the paper in by hand
with the platen knob.

Running the ImageWriter II Self-Test

Now that you have correctly loaded paper into your ImageWriter II, you’re ready to run its self-test—a
repeated printing of the ImageWriter II character set. When your ImageWriter II passes the test, you will
know that any problems that might arise have developed in the software, the computer, or in the
connection between the computer and printer.

Color Testing:

If you have installed the color ribbon, this test will print all the colors the ImageWriter II can generate.
Turn the ImageWriter II off by pressing the On/Off button.
To start the self-test, press the Form Feed button and hold it down while you press the On/Off button.

Release both buttons when the print head moves. (The printing test won’t begin until you release the
buttons.)

To stop the self-test, press the On/Off button to turn the printer off.
If you loaded a single sheet of paper, roll the test page out by turning the platen knob.
If you have loaded pin-feed paper, roll the paper forward to position the perforation under the paper bail.

This ensures that when you turn the printer back on, printing will begin an inch from the top. Tear off the
test sheet.

Examine the printout carefully
Are all characters complete?
Are all characters well aligned?
Is the spacing between characters and lines even?
Are all the lines equally dark from beginning to end?

If you notice any problems, check this troubleshooting list to see if the ribbon is properly installed and the
paper correctly loaded.

Is the ribbon cartridge firmly seated in its carrier?
Does the printing area of the ribbon lie between the ribbon guide and the paper guide?
Is the ribbon loose?
Is the paper straight?

Correct any problems and try the test again. If there’s still a problem, see Chapter 5, “General
Troubleshooting.” If Chapter 5 doesn’t help, contact your authorized Apple dealer.

What’s Next

If your printer passed the test, you’re ready to connect it to your Apple computer. If you have a Macintosh
Plus, a Macintosh, Apple IIc, Apple IIe, Apple II Plus, or Apple II, see Chapter 3. If you have a Macintosh
XL, Lisa Office System, or Apple III, see Appendix D.

Once you have connected your printer to your computer, if you have an ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, or
intend to connect your ImageWriter II to an AppleTalk network, see the manuals for these products.

Chapter 3: Connecting to Your Apple Computer

This chapter shows you how to connect the ImageWriter II to a Macintosh Plus, Macintosh, Apple IIc,
Apple IIe, Apple II Plus, or Apple II computer and how to test the connection. Appendix D shows you how
to connect the ImageWriter II to the Macintosh XL, the Lisa Office System, and the Apple III.

The test verifies that the computer can send data to the printer and that the printer can print the data. This
means that if a problem arises, you can trace the trouble to two probable areas: a loose connection or an
improperly configured program (a word processor or spreadsheet, for example).

Before You Begin

This chapter assumes that you have installed the printer ribbon and loaded paper into the printer. You
should also have successfully self-tested the ImageWriter II.

By the Way: The computer or printer can develop problems, but such hardware failures are uncommon.
If a problem arises, check the connections and software first. See Chapter 5, “General Troubleshooting.”
If the problem persists, try to narrow the problem to either the printer or the computer, and then see an
authorized Apple dealer.

Before continuing, check the part number on your Apple serial interface cable to make sure you have the
correct cable for your computer.

Apple System/Peripheral-8 Cable (for Macintosh Plus): Part No. M0187

Macintosh Peripheral-8 Cable: Part No. M0185
Apple IIc Peripheral-8 Cable: Part No. A2C4312
Apple IIe Printer-8 Cable: Part No. A9C0313

Note: The Apple II and Apple II Plus take the same cable as the Apple IIe.
If your serial interface cable does not have the proper connectors, don’t try to make it fit; see your

authorized Apple dealer before continuing.

Apple Serial Interface Cables

Important!

Your Apple computer and its peripheral devices were FCC-certified under test conditions that include use
of shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use shielded
cables and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radio, television, and other
electronic devices.

Always make sure you have turned off both the computer and a peripheral device, such as a printer,
before connecting or disconnecting them. Changing cables when the power is on can damage your
equipment.

Connecting the Printer Cable to the ImageWriter II

Locate the 8-pin, mini-circular connector on your printer cable. The top side of the connector bears an
Apple or a printer icon (for the Apple II, II Plus, and IIe).

The 8-Pin, Mini-Circular Connector

Plug the connector into the ImageWriter II’s serial interface socket. Make sure you get a firm fit. Loose
connections can cause interference with radios and televisions, scramble data, or stop the printing
process.

Plugging the Printer Cable Into the Printer

Find the section of this chapter that pertains to your computer. Installation instructions follow in this order:
Macintosh and Macintosh Plus

Apple IIc
Apple II, II Plus, and IIe

If you’re connecting the ImageWriter II to an AppleTalk network, see the documentation that comes with
the ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option.

Connecting to the Macintosh Plus and Macintosh

To connect the ImageWriter II to the Macintosh Plus or Macintosh, follow these six steps. Macintosh
Plus users should have performed the steps in the section “Using the Installer” in Macintosh Plus, The
Owner’s Guide before connecting to the ImageWriter II.

Insert the free end of the data cable into the printer port. If you have a Macintosh 128K or Macintosh
512K, tighten the connector’s thumbscrews for a secure connection.

Connecting the Printer Cable to the Macintosh Printer Port

If another connector (such as AppleTalk) occupies the printer port, connect to another port, for instance
the modem port.

Make sure you have a startup disk in the drive, and turn on the computer.
Turn the printer on and make sure the Select light is on.
Pull down the

appropriate. Then select the device and/or port icon that matches your system.
If you see the Chooser accessory, first open the Control Panel to connect or disconnect AppleTalk. Then

select the Chooser to set the appropriate device and/or port icon. If you need help with these
procedures, see your owner’s guide for details.

By the Way: After making printer software choices, you may want to look at the Page Setup in the File
menu to check the printer’s name and other settings.

To test the ImageWriter II connection, press CAPS-LOCK into its down position. Then hold down
COMMAND and Shift while you press 4. Your ImageWriter II should start printing the contents of the
current screen.

If it does not, see the next section, “Solving Printer Software Problems,” and, if necessary, Chapter 5,
“General Troubleshooting.”

Solving Printer Software Problems

If you have a problem with your printer, check all your connections and make sure the printer is on and
selected. If these things are okay, you probably have a software problem. Read the section below that
pertains to your computer.

Macintosh Plus Software

Open the Control panel in the
Chooser from the same menu. Have you selected the correct printer and port icons?

menu. If you see the Choose Printer accessory, connect or disconnect AppleTalk as

menu. Is AppleTalk connected or disconnected? Then select the

If you see the Choose Printer instead of the Chooser accessory on the
right software on the current startup disk. To fix the problem, follow the instructions in the section “Using
the Installer” in Macintosh Plus, The Owner’s Guide.

Important!

Do not drag icons or use the Font D/A Mover to install printer software or the Chooser; run the Installer
program.

Macintosh 128K and Macintosh 512K Software

Go back to step 5 to make sure you’ve selected the correct status for AppleTalk (Connected or
Disconnected), and the appropriate printer and port icons.

menu, you haven’t installed the

Second, make sure you have a recent ImageWriter II printer resource; open the System Folder. If the
ImageWriter II icon looks like either of the ones shown in the margin, you’re ready to print. If you have a
different ImageWriter II icon or no ImageWriter II icon at all, see your authorized Apple dealer for a
software update.

Connecting to the Apple IIc

This is a very straightforward operation; just plug in and test.
Plug the connector firmly into the Apple IIc printer port.

Plugging the Printer Cable Into the Apple IIc

Now test the connection. Remove any disks from the disk drives.
Turn on the monitor.
Turn on the printer and make sure that the Select light is on.
Turn on the computer; ignore the “Check Disk Drive” message.
Press CONTROL-RESET. The Applesoft prompt appears:
To send keyboard output to the printer, typePR#1 and press Return.

Type any characters you want;This is a test will do. Note: These characters will not appear on the
screen. Press Return to send this message to the printer.

The ImageWriter II should respond by printing the characters you typed and the words “SYNTAX
ERROR.” Don’t worry about the error message. If the message printed, the connection passed the test.
If nothing happened, see Chapter 5, “General Troubleshooting.”

To return output to the screen, press CONTROL-RESET.

Connecting to the Apple II, II Plus, or IIe

Connecting the ImageWriter II to an Apple II, II Plus, or IIe requires configuring and installing a serial
interface card. The following section tells you how to configure the Apple Super Serial Card™. See
Appendix E for information on configuring other serial cards. Once the card is properly configured, you
can connect the ImageWriter II to your computer and test the connection. Follow these steps.

Turn off your computer, but do not unplug it.
Never open your computer, handle its circuitry, or install an interface card, unless you have turned off the

computer’s power switch. This is important; you could damage your computer and interface cards by
working inside the computer while the power is on.

Grasp the back edge of the lid and lift up. Set the lid aside.
Discharge any static electricity you may have collected by touching the power supply (the big box in the

rear left corner of the computer).
If the serial interface card is in your Apple, remove it.

You are now ready to configure your serial interface card. If you have a serial card other than the Apple
Super Serial Card, see Appendix E for configuration information.

Configuring the Apple Super Serial Card

Configuring the Super Serial Card takes two steps: setting the jumper block and setting the DIP switches.
See the Apple II Super Serial Card User’s Manual.

The Apple Super Serial Card

Make sure that the triangle-shaped mark on the jumper block points to TERMINAL. If it does not, gently
unplug the block from the card (using a flat-bladed screwdriver or a chip puller), rotate it accordingly, and
plug it back into the card.

Super Serial Card Switch Settings
Note: On some Super Serial Cards, Open is the same as Off; Closed is On.

Switch 1 Function Switch 2 Function
1 Open 9600 Baud 1 Closed 8 Data, 1 S top Bit

2 Open 9600 Baud 2 Open No Delay
3 Open 9600 Baud 3 Open Line Width 80/ Video off
4 Closed 9600 Baud 4 Closed
5 Open Printer Mode 5 Closed Lf after CR
6 Closed Printer Mode 6 Open Interrupts off
7 Closed Normal CTS 7 Op en Normal CTS

Installing and Connecting the Serial Interface Card

With your card properly configured, follow the instructions in this section to install the card, connect the
serial interface cable, and test the connection.

Important!

Before working with internal parts, turn off the computer’s power switch, remove the computer’s cover,
and touch the power supply case to discharge any static electricity that has accumulated on your clothes
or body.

Follow these steps:
Slide the nut plate onto the ribbon cable. Make sure the nuts on the nut plate face away from the 25-pin

connector.

Sliding the Nut Plate Onto the Ribbon Cable

Hold the connector and nut plate up to one of the large openings in the back panel. It’s best to choose
one of the openings near slot 1.

Positioning the Connector and the Nut Plate

Attach the 25-pin connector to the back panel using the screws and wrench that came with the Super
Serial Card. Don’t overtighten the screws or you could bend the connector.

Attaching the Connector to the Back Panel

Apple II, Apple II Plus:

If you are connecting your Super Serial Card to an Apple II or an Apple II Plus, you’ll need a special clamp
to attach the cable to the back panel. Ask your dealer for service parts 805-0084 and 805-0085.

Connect the ribbon cable to the Super Serial Card.

Connecting the Ribbon Cable to the Card

Put the card in slot 1. Install the card by rocking from back to front. Don’t rock it from side to side, and
don’t touch the gold “fingers” along the bottom edge of the card.

Installing the Super Serial Card in Slot 1

Connect the cable from your printer to the connector attached to the back panel of your computer.
Replace the cover.

Testing the Connection

Follow these steps to test the connection:
Make sure that drive 1 is empty.

Turn on the monitor.
Turn on the printer and make sure that its Select light is on.
Turn on the computer.

If your Apple automatically starts the disk drive, press CONTROL-RESET to stop the disk drive and put a
BASIC language prompt on the screen—a] for Applesoft or a> for Integer BASIC.

If you have an Apple II without an Auto-Start ROM, press RESET CONTROL-/kr/ Return to bring the
Integer BASIC prompt to the screen.

To send the keyboard output to the printer, typePR#1. (If you put the printer card in a slot other than slot
1, type that slot number instead. For example,PR#2 if you put the card in slot 2.) Press Return.

Type any characters you want;This is a test will do. Press Return to send this message to the printer.
Because you are sending characters to the printer, your typing will not appear on the screen.
The ImageWriter II should respond by printing the characters you typed and the words “SYNTAX
ERROR.” Don’t worry about the error message. If your message printed, the connection passed the test.
If it didn’t, see Chapter 5, “General Troubleshooting.”

To return output to the screen, press CONTROL-RESET.

Chapter 4: Working With the ImageWriter II

This chapter describes how to
create an efficient working environment for the ImageWriter II

use the control panel
find and set top of form

get the last page out of the ImageWriter II
print color graphics
load multipart forms, envelopes, and address labels

You’ll also find tips on using ImageWriter II Accessories.

Creating an Efficient Working Environment

Here are some points to keep in mind when creating an efficient working environment.
Keep your ImageWriter II out of direct sunlight.
Place it away from chemical fumes and containers filled with liquids—such as coffee cups, flower vases,

and so on.
The work surface should be sturdy, stable (no card tables, please), and free from vibration. Desks, file

cabinets, and printer stands work well.
Operate the ImageWriter II in temperatures from 50 to 104 Fahrenheit (10 to 40 Celcius). You should

not attempt to operate it outside this range.
Avoid operating your ImageWriter II when the relative, noncondensing humidity goes beyond the 20% to

95% range or store it where relative, noncondensing humidity exceeds the 10% to 95% range.
If you use pin-feed paper, consider where to store it. If you use small amounts of paper, slide the stack of

paper under the ImageWriter II. The area under the printer can accommodate up to 200 pages of 16­pound bond. Position larger quantities so that they flow easily to the printer.

Do not push the paper too far under the printer or try to store too much paper under it. Either practice can
cause jamming.

Place the printer so that printed pages fall away from the printer. Piled-up pages can cause printer jams or
unevenly printed lines.

Control Panel Details

This section shows you how to work with the various buttons and lights on the ImageWriter II control
panel.

The ImageWriter II Control Panel

The Power Light

Turn the ImageWriter II on and off by pressing the On/Off button. When the printer is on, the green
Power light is on.

The Error Light

The Error light can light in three ways: continuously on, blinking, or irregular blinking. Each state indicates
a different problem area.

When the Error light is on continuously, the ImageWriter II has run out of paper. Load the appropriate
paper and press the Select button to continue printing.