Apple Stylewriter Ii Service Manual

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StyleWriter II

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Basics

StyleWriter II

Test Page

Online Key
Turn on the printer and hold down the online key for at least 6 seconds or until the test page prints.
The test page shows the ROM revision and a test pattern.
Use the test pattern to determine if the ink jets are functioning properly. If lines appear broken, proceed to the “Printing” topic in the Troubleshooting chapter.
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Specifications
StyleWriter II
Specifications Characteristics - 1

Characteristics

Print Methods

Throughput

Print Head

Print Head Life

Input Buffer

Serial bubble jet ink-on-demand
SHQ mode 124 cps (10 cpi) HQ mode 173 cps (10 cpi) HS mode 248 cps (10 cpi)
1 by 64 nozzles
Approximately 500 pages (normal mode)
9K
Specifications Graphics - 2

Graphics

Resolution

360 dpi (at best mode)
Specifications Paper Handling - 3

Paper Handling

Paper

Envelopes

Transparencies

Size: LTR, LGL, A4 Weight: 16–24 lb. Capacity: 100 sheets (A4, LTR)
Size: Commercial number 10 size only (4.1 in. by 9.5 in) Capacity: 10 envelopes
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 40 dB (reference level)
41–95° F (5–35° C)
10–90% (no condensation)
Specifications Electrical - 6

Electrical

Power Source

Power Consumption

U.S./Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.36 A U.K./Australia: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 24 W Europe: 220 VAC, 50 Hz, 24 W
48 W maximum
Specifications Physical - 7

Physical

Dimensions

Weight

Height: 6.8 in. (173 mm) Width: 13.7 in. (347 mm) Depth: 7.6 in. (193.5 mm)
Approximately 6 lb. (3 kg)
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Troubleshooting

StyleWriter II
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 Symptom Charts /Preliminary Checks - 2

Symptom Charts

Preliminary Checks

Computer cannot find printer
No lights or movement
Print quality problems
1 Verify that StyleWriter II driver is installed. 2 Verify that Chooser and Control Panel settings are correct. 3 Verify that serial cable is connected. 4 Replace serial cable.
1 Verify that printer is turned on and plugged into wall socket. 2 Replace fuse.
1 Verify that paper is correct weight. 2 Purge ink cartridge. 3 Replace ink cartridge. 4 Replace printer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts /Preliminary Checks - 3
Mechanical problems 1 Verify that paper is correct weight.
2 Clear paper jam. 3 Verify that cut sheet feeder aligns with printer. 4 Replace printer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts /Status Light - 4

Status Light

No status lights 1 Replace fuse.
2 Verify that operation cable is securely connected to logic
board.
3 Replace printer.
Error light on 1 Printer is out of paper; add paper.
2 Check for paper jam; remove jam and then press power
switch. 3 Check for carriage jam. 4 Replace printer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts /Printing - 5

Printing

No printing 1 Verify that interface cable between printer and computer is
tightly connected. 2 Make sure printer is selected in Chooser. 3 Purge ink cartridge. 4 Replace ink cartridge. 5 Verify that right-margin sensor is seated correctly. 6 Replace printer.
Garbled printing 1 Verify that interface cable between printer and computer is
tightly connected. 2 Purge ink cartridge. 3 Replace ink cartridge. 4 Replace printer.
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