Apple Portable Stylewriter Service Manual

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Basics

Portable StyleWriter

Basics Introduction - 1

Introduction

The Portable StyleWriter is
a bubble jet ink-on-demand
portable printer that works
with any PowerBook,
PowerBook Duo, or
Macintosh computer with
system software 7.0.1 or
later.

The Portable StyleWriter
prints up to 1.5 pages per
minute at a resolution of
360 dpi in best mode.

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Features

The Portable StyleWriter offers

• 39 scalable fonts

• Operation in horizontal or vertical positions, allowing it
to be used in confined spaces

• Versatile printing on envelopes, labels, transparencies,
letterhead, or plain paper

• Optional automatic sheet feeder that holds up to 50 sheets

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Specifications

Portable StyleWriter

Specifications Characteristics - 1

Characteristics

Print Methods

Throughput

Print Head

Print Head Life

Input Buffer

Bubble jet ink-on-demand

360 dots per inch (dpi) for text and graphics (best mode)

1 by 64 nozzles

Approximately 500 pages (normal mode)

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Graphics

Resolution

360 dpi (best mode)

Specifications Paper Handling - 3

Paper Handling

Paper

Envelopes

Size: LTR, LGL, A4, B5
Weight: 17–24 lb.
Capacity: 50 sheets (A4, LTR) (with optional sheet feeder)
Commercial number 10 size only (4.1 in. by 9.5 in.)

Coated transparencies or most inkjet transparencies

Specifications Ink Cartridges - 4

Ink Cartridges

Type

Ink Color

Ink Amount

Life

Ink cartridge

Black

Approximately 28 g (per cartridge)

Approximately 500 pages

Specifications Environmental - 5

Environmental

Acoustic Noise Level

Temperature

Humidity

Approximately 45 dB (reference level)

41–95° F (5–35° C)

10–90% (no condensation)

Specifications Electrical - 6

Electrical

Power Source

Power Supply

U.S./Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 W
U.K./Australia: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 25 W
Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 25 W

AC adapter or optional NiCad battery pack

Specifications Physical - 7

Physical

Dimensions

Weight

Height: 1.9 in. (48.5 mm)
Width: 12.2 in. (310 mm)
Depth: 8.7 in. (221.3 mm)

Approximately 3.7 lb. (1.7 kg)

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Troubleshooting

Portable StyleWriter

Troubleshooting General/ - 1

General

The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you
diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures
are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try
the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to
exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module
before you proceed to the next cure.)

If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts
do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product
family.

For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.

Troubleshooting Error LEDs/ - 2

Error LEDs

The Portable StyleWriter has three LEDs that can aid in
troubleshooting the printer.

The LEDs indicate the state of the printer or whether an error has
occurred (e.g., carriage control error, paper jam).

The chart below provides a summary of error codes and printer
states.

If an error is indicated, check the chart to identify the error and
then go to Symptom Charts, “Error LEDs.”

Software Error Message

(from printer driver)

None No status lights

Printer beeps 2 or 3 times Out of paper

Printer beeps continuously Paper jam

Printer beeps continuously Carriage position error

Printer beeps 5 times Printer startup error

Printer beeps 3 times Printer error

Power light blinks once every
second

Power light blinks once every
half second

Printer beeps 5 times and
Power light blinks every half
second

LEDs

Power Error Online

Symptom

(see Symptom Charts)

Battery being charged

Battery low

Battery empty

Printer beeps 5 times and two
lights blink alternately

Battery error