Apple
LaserWriter12/640PS
Setting up, connecting, and using your printer
K Apple Computer, Inc.
© 1996 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 (408) 996-1010
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, A/UX, EtherTalk, LaserWriter, LocalTalk, Mac, Macintosh, StyleWriter, and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Finder, FinePrint, and QuickDraw are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Adobe, Adobe Type Manager, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
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Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada.
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Content Overview
Preface |
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Part I |
Guide for Printer Administrators |
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Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS |
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Setting Up the Printer for Mac OS Users |
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Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS, and NetWare Users 63 |
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Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users |
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Installing Options |
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Part II |
Guide for Users |
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Mac OS Users |
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Windows 3.1 and DOS Users 197 |
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Windows 95 Users |
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UNIX Users |
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Loading Paper |
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Maintenance |
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Part III |
Troubleshooting |
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Fixing Paper and Image Problems |
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Fixing Other Problems |
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Part IV |
Appendixes |
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Appendix A |
Administrator Tools Quick Reference |
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Appendix B |
Setting Up the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer |
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Appendix C |
Using Fonts With the Printer |
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Appendix D |
Technical Information |
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Index |
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Communications regulation information |
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Laser information xvii |
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Preface |
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Printer administrators and users: Who does what |
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What the printer administrator should know |
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Getting new users started |
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Which chapters should I read? |
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Part I Guide for Printer Administrators |
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Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS |
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Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS |
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Choosing a place for the printer |
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Important safety instructions |
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Unpacking the printer 5 |
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Installing the first toner cartridge 8 |
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Wait to install the LaserWriter 12/640 PS options 11 |
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Loading paper into the cassette |
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Connecting the printer |
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Connecting to a LocalTalk network |
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Connecting directly to a single Mac OS computer |
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Connecting to an Ethernet network |
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Connecting to a Windows or DOS computer with a parallel cable |
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Connecting the power and turning on the printer |
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Saving energy |
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Adjusting communication settings |
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Why customize communication settings? |
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How to customize communication settings |
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What to do next |
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2 Setting Up the Printer for Mac OS Users |
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Before you begin |
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System requirements |
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Initial AppleTalk setup |
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Step 1: Installing the printer software |
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Step 2: Choosing the printer |
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Step 3: Naming the printer and setting its zone |
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Step 4: Making sure everything is working |
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What to do next |
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Configuring the printer |
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Using the Apple Printer Utility |
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Opening the Apple Printer Utility |
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Quitting the Apple Printer Utility |
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Viewing printer information |
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Naming the printer |
42 |
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Downloading fonts to the printer |
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Removing fonts |
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Printing font samples |
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Turning the startup page on or off |
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Setting the print density |
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Setting paper-handling options |
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Selecting imaging options |
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Setting up job handling |
51 |
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Setting the printer’s network zones |
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Viewing and changing the communication settings |
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Sending PostScript files to the printer |
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Restarting the printer |
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Printing a configuration page |
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Getting Mac OS users started using the printer |
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Installing onto a server |
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Installing the printer software from the server |
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What to do next |
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3 Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS, and NetWare Users |
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System requirements for Windows 95 |
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System requirements for Windows 3.1 |
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Before you begin 64 |
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Setting up for DOS-based printing |
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Setting up for parallel port printing |
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Installing the printer software for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 65 |
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Installing from the CD-ROM disc |
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Installing onto a server 70 |
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Creating floppy disks from the CD-ROM disc |
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Installing from the floppy disks |
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Installing the printer software for Windows NT |
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Initial Novell NetWare setup |
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Step 1: Choosing an operating mode |
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Step 2, Option A: Setting up the printer as a print server |
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(using PCONSOLE) |
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Step 2, Option B: Setting up the printer as a remote printer |
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(RPRINTER mode) |
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Step 3: Assigning a password for the print server (optional) |
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Step 4: Setting up the PostScript printer driver for NetWare |
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Step 5: Making sure everything is working |
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What to do next |
94 |
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Setting Additional Parameters with the Apple LaserWriter Utility |
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for Windows |
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Installing the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows |
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Opening and quitting the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows |
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Naming the printer on AppleTalk networks |
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Turning the startup page on or off |
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Setting paper-handling options |
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Printing a list or samples of printer fonts |
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Viewing or changing communication settings |
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Configuring TCP/IP |
101 |
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Printing the Ethernet address |
102 |
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Sending PostScript files to the printer |
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Setting imaging options |
102 |
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Printing the configuration page |
104 |
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Setting the print density |
104 |
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Printing the page count |
104 |
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Specifying a font symbol set |
104 |
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Restarting the printer |
105 |
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Connecting to a network printer manually |
105 |
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Installing Type 1 fonts and Adobe Type Manager |
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What to do next |
106 |
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4 Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users |
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Before you begin |
107 |
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Initial TCP/IP setup |
108 |
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Background information |
108 |
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Step 1: Installing the printer software |
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Step 2: Obtaining an IP address for the printer |
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Step 3: Assigning an IP address to the printer |
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Step 4: Configuring users’ workstations |
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Configuring Sun Solaris |
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Configuring Sun OS version 4.1, Ultrix, A/UX, or other |
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BSD systems |
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Configuring HP-UX version 8.07 |
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Configuring HP-UX version 9.x |
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Configuring SCO UNIX |
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Configuring IBM AIX version 3.x |
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Configuring Silicon Graphics IRIX |
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Configuring the printer |
127 |
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Using the TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility |
128 |
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Using the Apple and Windows utilities to configure the printer |
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What to do next |
132 |
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5 Installing Options |
133 |
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Installing the duplex printing unit |
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Installing the 500-sheet cassette and feeder |
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Removing the 500-sheet cassette and feeder |
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Installing the envelope cassette |
146 |
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Installing the face-up output tray |
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Installing the face-up output tray on the optional duplex |
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printing unit |
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Removing the face-up output tray |
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Increasing the printer RAM 150 |
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Installing RAM 151 |
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Configuring your printer software for new options |
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Configuring the printer from a Mac OS computer |
159 |
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Configuring the printer from a Windows 3.1 computer |
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Configuring the printer from a Windows 95 computer |
162 |
Part II Guide for Users |
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6 Mac OS Users |
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System requirements |
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Before you install the printer software |
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Installing the printer software |
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Installing from the CD-ROM disc |
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Installing from the floppy disks 168 |
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Selecting and setting up the printer |
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Making changes to the printer setup |
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Printing |
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Selecting page setup options |
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Printing documents |
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Printing a cover page automatically |
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Printing grayscale documents |
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Printing with FinePrint or PhotoGrade |
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Printing on both sides of the paper |
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Printing to a file |
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Background printing and setting the print time |
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Selecting the output tray |
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Reporting errors |
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Printing with a desktop printer |
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Switching between printers |
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Drag the document you want to print to a desktop printer icon |
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Select the printer using its desktop printer icon |
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Select a new printer using the Chooser |
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Select a new printer from the Printer icon in the desktop menu |
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Working with desktop printer icons |
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Determining the status of a printer by looking at its icon |
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Monitoring printing |
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Turning off or removing the desktop printing software |
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Turning off the Desktop PrintMonitor |
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Removing the desktop printing software |
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Making changes to the printer setup |
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Using the Apple Printer Utility |
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7 Windows 3.1 and DOS Users |
197 |
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System requirements for Windows 3.1 |
198 |
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Before you begin |
198 |
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Setting up for parallel port printing |
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Installing the printer software for Windows 3.1 |
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Installing from the CD-ROM disc |
199 |
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Installing from the floppy disks |
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What to do next |
204 |
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Installing the printer software for Windows NT |
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Printing from Windows applications |
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Selecting page setup options |
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Setting printer driver options |
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Selecting printer options in the Setup dialog box 208 |
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Additional printer options |
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Downloading fonts |
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Downloading fonts manually to RAM |
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Contents xi
Printing to a PostScript file 221 |
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Using the driver to print to a PostScript file |
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DOS notes 224 |
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Using the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows |
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8 Windows 95 Users |
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System requirements |
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Before you begin |
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Setting up for parallel port printing |
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Installing from the floppy disks |
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Setting up for NetWare-based printing |
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Printing |
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Selecting page setup options |
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Printing documents |
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Setting printing properties |
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Selecting printer options in the Properties dialog box |
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Additional printer options |
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Using the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows |
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UNIX Users |
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Printing from a UNIX workstation to the printer |
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Loading Paper |
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Automatic or manual printing with the LaserWriter 12/640 PS |
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Using the paper cassette |
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Using the multipurpose tray |
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Choosing paper |
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Filling the optional envelope cassette |
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Filling with postcards |
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Filling the optional 500-sheet cassette |
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11 Maintenance |
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Safety first |
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Precautions during maintenance |
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Regular maintenance |
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Replacing the toner cartridge |
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Cleaning the exterior |
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Part III |
Troubleshooting |
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Fixing Paper and Image Problems |
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Checking the indicator lights 290 |
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Checking for and clearing paper jams |
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Checking the optional 500-sheet cassette and feeder 295 |
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Checking the optional duplex printing unit |
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Avoiding paper and envelope jams and wrinkling |
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Problems with printed documents |
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Fixing Other Problems |
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Troubleshooting with the indicator lights |
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Mac OS computer troubleshooting |
301 |
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IBM PC or compatible troubleshooting |
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Novell NetWare troubleshooting |
308 |
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UNIX troubleshooting |
310 |
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Part IV |
Appendixes |
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Appendix A |
Administrator Tools Quick Reference |
315 |
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What each utility does |
315 |
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Apple Printer Utility for Mac OS |
315 |
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Utilities for Windows, DOS, and NetWare |
316 |
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TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility for UNIX |
318 |
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Which functions are in which utilities |
319 |
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Printing or viewing information about the printer or network |
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Adjusting print quality |
319 |
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Managing fonts |
320 |
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Administering LocalTalk/EtherTalk networks for Mac OS users |
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Administering NetWare networks for DOS and Windows users |
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Administering TCP/IP networks for UNIX users |
320 |
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Troubleshooting |
321 |
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Managing page-description languages |
321 |
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Configuring the communication ports |
321 |
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Configuring options |
321 |
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Appendix B Setting Up the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer |
323 |
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Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 4 server |
324 |
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Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 3.x server |
325 |
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Modifying an existing ATPS configuration on a NetWare 3.x server 327 |
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Appendix C Using Fonts With the Printer |
329 |
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Kinds of fonts |
329 |
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Bitmapped fonts |
330 |
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PostScript fonts |
331 |
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TrueType fonts |
332 |
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QuickDraw GX imaging technology 333 |
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How TrueType fonts work with other kinds of fonts |
334 |
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TrueType and bitmapped fonts |
334 |
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TrueType and PostScript fonts |
336 |
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How the Mac OS looks for fonts |
336 |
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Where fonts are stored 337 |
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Suitcases |
338 |
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Styled fonts |
340 |
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Common questions about fonts |
341 |
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Appendix D Technical Information |
345 |
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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.
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.
Laser information
WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the printer meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here.
Class 1 label |
Service warning label |
Laser Information |
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How Much of This Book Do I Have to Read?
This book contains all the information you need for the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer, whether you’re the printer administrator who sets it up or a user who wants to print some transparencies for a meeting.
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Printer administrators and users: Who does what
The LaserWriter 12/640 PS is usually set up and maintained by a printer administrator and shared by a number of users. This book is organized accordingly: Part I contains setup information for the printer administrator, and Part II contains setup and usage information for users.
Depending on the type of problem, troubleshooting (Part III) can be handled by the administrator or by users. The appendixes in Part IV contain additional information that administrators and users might need.
Hint: It’s a good idea to keep this book near the printer so that everyone has access to it when they need it.
What the printer administrator should know
The printer administrator sets up the hardware, installs any options, installs the printer on the network, and helps new users get started. To accomplish these tasks, printer administrators must:
mbe familiar with their network connections and topology
mhave access to and knowledge of the special tools required by their networks:
m for the AppleTalk network, no special tools required
m for the Novell NetWare network, administrative privileges and familiarity with programs like PCONSOLE
m for TCP/IP networks with UNIX® workstations, superuser privileges and knowledge of their UNIX system’s printing architecture
Getting new users started
In almost every case—regardless of the operating system—the printer administrator is responsible for initial setup of the hardware and the network. There is a great variety, however, in how different groups get new users started. Here are the assumptions this book makes:
mMacintosh operating system (Mac OS) and Windows users install their own printer software.
mUNIX users have their workstations prepared for printing by the printer administrator.
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Which chapters should I read?
The sections that follow explain which chapters you should read in various circumstances.
“We just got the printer, and my job is to set it up for my workgroup.”
There are five main steps to take a boxed-up printer and prepare it so any user can print on it. Although you could do some of the steps in a different order, these steps are organized to simplify troubleshooting.
Step 1: Set up the hardware and connect the printer.
Chapter 1 explains how to unpack the printer, install the toner cartridge, load paper, and connect the printer to your network. At the end of the chapter, you turn on the printer and it prints a startup page, assuring you that the printer engine and circuit board work correctly.
Step 2: Set up the printer for a network connection or for a direct connection.
The next three chapters (plus Appendix B) explain how to set up the printer on different networks or by a direct connection:
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Network interface and cable |
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Mac OS |
AppleTalk on LocalTalk cables |
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Chapter 3 |
Windows and DOS |
Novell NetWare on Ethernet cables |
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Direct connection by a parallel cable |
Chapter 4 |
UNIX |
TCP/IP on Ethernet cables |
Appendix B |
Mac OS |
ATPS, NetWare for Macintosh on LocalTalk |
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Step 3: Configure the printer.
The administrative tools provided with the LaserWriter 12/640 PS are summarized in Appendix A and described in detail in Chapters 2, 3, and 4:
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Utility name |
Chapter 2 |
Mac OS |
Apple Printer Utility |
Chapter 3 |
Windows |
Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows |
Chapter 4 |
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TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility |
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Though the Apple Printer Utility runs on Mac OS computers and the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows runs on Windows computers, both utilities can be used to configure the printer in ways that affect all users. For example, both utilities can be used to set the print density for all users.
Step 4: Add any hardware options.
Chapter 5 explains how to add any of the hardware options you may have purchased for the printer, including
mpaper-handling options, such as the duplex printing unit, 500-sheet cassette and feeder, the envelope cassette, and the face-up output tray
mextra memory, for printing documents that contain many fonts more quickly
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Step 5: Help new users get started.
Part II of the manual contains information for people who plan to use (as opposed to administer) the printer. Information about the administrator’s responsibilities is in Part I.
User’s computer |
Where to find information |
Mac OS |
Chapter 2 explains software installation and setup. |
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Chapter 6 explains how the user gets started and how to print. |
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Chapter 10 explains how to load paper. |
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Chapter 11 explains how to change the toner cartridge. |
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Chapters 12 and 13 explain how to fix problems with the printer. |
Windows or DOS |
Chapter 3 explains software installation and setup. |
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Chapter 7 explains how Windows 3.1 and DOS users get started |
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Chapter 8 explains how Windows 95 users get started and how to print. |
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Chapter 10 explains how to load paper. |
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Chapter 11 explains how to change the toner cartridge. |
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Chapters 12 and 13 explain how to fix problems with the printer. |
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Chapter 4 explains setting up for UNIX systems. |
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Chapter 9 explains how the user gets started and how to print. |
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Chapter 10 explains how to load paper. |
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Chapter 11 explains how to change the toner cartridge. |
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“The printer’s already set up. How do I configure it?”
See “Step 3: Configure the Printer,” earlier in this preface.
“Someone new wants to start using the printer.”
See “Step 5: Help New Users Get Started,” earlier in this preface.
“Something’s not working right.”
For paper and image problems, see Chapter 12. For other problems, see Chapter 13.
“How do I install and use Adobe Type Manager (ATM)?”
For instructions on installing and using ATM, see the documentation that accompanies the ATM software.
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Guide for Printer
Administrators
Chapter 1 Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer for Mac OS Users
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS, and NetWare Users
Chapter 4 Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users Chapter 5 Installing Options
Part I of this book provides the information you need to set up the printer for your workgroup.
If you want to use a printer that has already been set up, see Part II.
partI
1 Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS
This chapter explains how to unpack and set up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS.
Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS
mPrint quality The printer has a resolution of 600 dots per inch. Its FinePrint feature smoothes text, and its PhotoGrade feature (available with additional printer memory) improves graphic images.
mSpeed The printer prints up to 12 pages per minute.
mMultiplatform support You can connect the printer to Mac OS, Windows, and UNIX computers.
mConnectivity The printer offers LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel connections.
mAutomatic traffic control The printer can be connected to many computers and networks using the printer’s LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel ports. The printer prints only one user’s job at a time, but it manages incoming print jobs from all ports so that no printing conflicts or problems occur.
The printer also automatically senses which printer language—PostScript™ or PCL5—the job requires.
mFonts The printer supports both TrueType and PostScript fonts. The printer has 35 built-in PostScript fonts.
mEnergy savings The printer can automatically lower its power consumption when it’s not being used.
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mFlexible paper handling In the standard configuration, you can print up to 330 sheets (250 in the standard paper cassette plus 80 in the multipurpose tray) without changing paper. You can easily add a 500-sheet cassette and feeder or a 50-envelope cassette. The printer also supports duplex printing (printing on both sides of the paper) when the optional duplex printing unit is attached.
Choosing a place for the printer
Choose a flat, stable area with adequate room around the printer. The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, or humidity. Keep the printer’s vents free from obstruction to allow for proper operation and cooling of the printer. Don’t use ammonia-based cleaners, which can react chemically with the toner, on or around the printer.
Allow enough space |
Allow space to open the top cover. |
to open the door. |
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See Appendix D, “Technical Information,” for more information about the physical requirements of the printer.
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Important safety instructions
Before you plug in your LaserWriter 12/640 PS, read these important safety instructions.
WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your printer is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists:
mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
myou spill something into the case
myour printer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture
myour printer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
myou suspect that your printer needs service or repair
myou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described in Chapter 11)
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Be sure that you always do the following:
mKeep the printer’s vents free from obstruction.
mKeep your printer away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
mProtect your printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.
mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your printer into a wall socket.
mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
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Unpacking the printer
IMPORTANT The printer weighs approximately 30 pounds (approximately 14 kilograms).
1 Remove the Styrofoam packing material located on either side of the printer. ` 2 Lift the printer out of the box and remove the printer from the plastic bag.
3 Make sure you have everything shown here:
LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer
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Toner cartridge |
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Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS |
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