Elite 1212 Installation Guide

Elite12 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE

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WARNING: This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. For more information about radio frequency interference, refer to the section of this manual on Radio and TV interference.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS

This equipment is a Class B digital apparatus that complies with the Radio Interference Regulations, CRC c.

1374.

IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by GCC Technologies 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 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 radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain the proper shielded cables from GCC Technologies or from an Authorized GCC Technologies dealer.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER SAFETY: This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not emit hazardous radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 1, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products marketed in the United States. The label on the printer indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to the laser products marketed in the United States.

Caution - Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

EPA ENERGY STAR COMPUTERS AWARD

The Elite 12 Series printer is designed to conserve electricity. With its power-saving design, the Elite 12 Series qualifies for the U.S. Environmental Protection Energy Star Computers Award.

CREDITS

© Copyright GCC Technologies Inc., 1999. All rights reserved. The Elite 12 Series Installation Guide was written by David Field, Laurie Freitas, Wendi LeBlanc, and Tom Linzey. It was edited by Donna Atwood, Kevin Curran, Lee Doron, Laurie Freitas, Wendi LeBlanc, Tom Linzey, and David Nicholson. Illustrations by Bill Krech and Kathy Shackelford, Cover design and layout by Adam DeFanti.

Fonts used in this documentation are from the Bitstream 45 collection that ships with the Elite 12 Series printer. Installation Guide printed in USA. Part number 030.16463 Rev A.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a GCC Technologies Elite 12 Series laser printer. You now have a high-quality, versatile solution to all of your printing needs. The purpose of this guide is to show you how to set up your printer and install the software on the computer(s) that will be using it.

CONFIGURATIONS

This printer is available in five configurations, as described below:

Elite 12/600 USB

Elite 12/600 N

Elite 12/600

Elite 1212

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A 600 dpi laser printer with both USB and Parallel ports.

A networkable 600 dpi laser printer with USB, Parallel and Ethernet ports.

A 600 dpi networkable laser printer with LocalTalk, Parallel and Ethernet ports.

A high-resolution, networkable 1200 dpi laser printer with LocalTalk, Parallel and Ethernet ports.

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Elite 12/1200 N

A high-resolution, networkable 1200 dpi laser printer with USB, Parallel and Ethernet ports.

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WHERE TO LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Several references are available for use with this printer. For additional copies of this guide, contact GCC direct at 1.800.422.7777 (North America only, outside of North America refer to the back cover) or contact your GCC authorized dealer. Additional information is available at www.thevirtualprinterstore.com/support

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

For proper installation please complete each section in order:

STEP 1CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS

STEP 2PREPARE PRINTER LOCATION

STEP 3LOCATE PRINTER PARTS

STEP 4REMOVE INTERNAL PACKAGING

STEP 5INSTALL TONER CARTRIDGE

STEP 6LOAD TRAY

STEP 7ATTACH THE POWERCORD

STEP 8CONNECT THE PRINTER CABLES

STEP 9INSTALL PRINTING SOFTWARE

STEP 10 VERIFY PRINTER SETUP

STEP 1. CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS

NOTE

* The Elite 12/600 USB ships with a USB cable. A printer cable is not included with

any other 12 series model. For information on ordering cables contact GCC at

1.800.422.7777 (North America only. Outside of North America refer to the back cover) or www.thevirtualprinterstore.com

Elite™12ppm

Configuration Page

Printer Information

Paper Handling

Language: English

Print Darkness: Normal

AppleTalk Name: Model

Default Source: Upper Tray

Page Count: 20

Default Size: Letter

RAM Installed: 8MB

Jam Recovery: Disabled

Hard disk: No disk

Paper Reserve: Enabled

OS Version: 2.3

Manual Feed Timeoutt: 5 Minutes PostScript Level 2 Version: 2.3 ROM Version: 2.3 H/W Version: 1.0 AccuGray: Enabled

Interfaces

Emulations

8-pin Serial: LocalTalk

PS/PCL Sensing: PostScript Only RS422 Serial (Inactive)

Port Emulation

Baude Rate: 9600

Parallel Port: Auto Switch

Data Bits: 8

RS232 Port: Auto Switch

Stop Bits: 1

RS422 Port: Auto Switch

Parity: None

LocalTalk Port: PostScript Only

Flow Control: Xon/Xoff

PostScript RS232 Serial (Active)

Default Resolution: 800

Baude Rate: 9600

Job Cancel: Enabled

Data Bits: 8

Start Page: Disabled

Stop Bits: 1

Wait Timeout: 300 Seconds Parity: None Flow Control: Xon/Xoff

PCL

Resolution: 600

Parallel Port (Active)

Copies: 1

Font Source: Internal

Font Number: 1

Pitch: 10.0

Point Size: 12.0

Orientation: Portrait

Page Length: 60

Symbol Set: Roman-8

Wait Timeout: 120 Seconds

Line Wrap: Disabled

Line Termination: Normal

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AC power cordToner cartridgeUniversal paper trayElite 12 printer

Configuration page Installation guide Elite 12 Series CD-ROM USB cable*

STEP 2. PREPARE PRINTER LOCATION

Minimum recommended clearances.

Place the printer on a flat level surface in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight or areas where the air temperature and humidity can vary widely. Do not obstruct the fan vent on the right side of the printer.

1 inch

(25mm)

16.6 inches (422mm) minimum overhead clearance.

12.2 inches (310mm)

10.6 inches (270mm)

7.1 inches (180mm)

STEP 3. LOCATE PRINTER PARTS

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Top output tray

Cover release

Multi-purpose tray

Paper tray

Control panel

Connectivity ports

Rear output

Power switch

Power outlet

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

A: Serial/LocalTalk

B: HD30* (for font hard drive)

C: Parallel

D: Ethernet

(10 BaseT [top], 10 Base2* [bottom])

*1212 model only

ELITE 12/600 USB

LITE 12/600, ELITE 1212

A: USB

B: Parallel

A: USB

B: Parallel

C: Ethernet 10 BaseT

ELITE 12/600 N, ELITE 12/1200 N

CONNECTIVITY PORTS

With the printer’s

all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simultaneously active, which means you can connect more than one interface at a time. You don’t have to select a port; this feature works automatically.

USB

PARALLEL

10-BASE-T

USB

PARALLEL

Serial/ LocalTalk

HD 30

Parallel

Ethernet

STEP 4. REMOVE INTERNAL PACKAGING

Elite

12/600U

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1. Remove the tape from the printer’s top cover.

NOTE

Save all packaging material, you may need to repack the printer at a later date.

2. Press the release button on the top right of the printer.

3. Lift open the printer cover.

4. Remove the plastic foam block.

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STEP 5. INSTALL TONER CARTRIDGE

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NOTE

The toner cartridge contains a microfine plastic powder that is fused to the paper during the printing process. If toner gets on your clothing wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.)

1. Press the release button on the top right of the printer.

2. Lift open the printer cover.

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3. Move the yellow plastic slider from left to right a few times to remove any dust or particles, then position back to the far right.

4. Locate wrapped toner cartridge. Rotate and gently shake from side to side to evenly distribute the toner.

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6. Firmly pull the tab straight out from the cartridge to remove the entire length of tape. Avoid touching any black toner on the tape.

7. There is an arrow on the left side of the cartridge. There is a similar arrow on the left of the printer. Align these two arrows and insert the cartridge down and into the printer.

8. Close the top cover. If the cartridge is installed properly, the cover will close easily.

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5. Unwrap the toner cartridge.

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STEP 6. LOAD TRAY

•Letter

•Executive

•Legal 13"

•Legal 14"

•A4

•B5

You can use smaller sizes of paper in the Multipurpose feeder – see the section titled “Using the Multipurpose Feeder on page 85 for details. The standard paper tray will also handle up to 50 transparency or label sheets in Letter or A4 size.

The standard paper tray holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. copier-type paper. It can handle the following sizes of paper:

1. Pull the tray completely out of the printer.

2. Adjust the guides at the rear of the paper tray to accommodate the length of the paper you intend to use. Adjust the smaller guide at the left (A) to accommodate paper up to A4 size.

8.5 X 11"

7 1/4 X 10.5"

3. For sizes larger than letter/A4, extend both of the guides (B).

4 Make sure that the paper fits underneath the

plastic tab at the rear of the tray and under the metal bracket at the front (C).

5. Place the paper in the paper tray and move the paper width guide (D) so that it lies next to the paper. Don’t move the guide so close that it holds the paper tightly, because this may cause jams.

6. Replace the tray in the printer.

8.5 X 14"

8.5 X 13"

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STEP 7. ATTACH THE POWERCORD

1. Locate the power switch on the side of the printer. Make sure the printer is switched off.

2. Connect the power cord to the printer and a grounded power strip or AC outlet.

3. Switch the printer on.

4. After the printer warms up, the “Ready” message should be visible on the control panel display and the on line light will remain on.

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CONNECTING CABLES CORRECTLY

Most cables come with some kind of locking device to insure that the connection is made. Be sure to use these locking devices, otherwise you may experience intermittent errors or the printer will fail to operate altogether.

• USB cables are keyed and can only be inserted one way.

• There is no locking device on LocalTalk or RS-422 Serial connectors. Make sure the

connector is inserted all the way into the socket.

• When you have inserted a Parallel port connector, lock the connector by lifting up the wire clips at either end of the socket so that they fit into the slots on the sides of the connector.

• 10 BaseT connectors have a locking tab similar to connectors on telephone cords. When the plug is fully inserted the tab clicks into place.

• 10 Base2 connectors (Elite1212 only) have a rotating collar. Inserts the connector onto the threaded socket, then rotate the collar clockwise to lock it.

Improperly inserted cables are the cause of many networking and printer-related problems.

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) CONNECTION (ELITE 12/600 USB, ELITE 12/600 N AND ELITE 12/1200 N ONLY)

USB connection ports can be found on nearly all new computers. USB technology allows faster communication than traditional serial connections and is easily expandable through interconnected hubs. All USB cables are the same. One end of the cable fits into the computer or hub only and the other end fits into the printer only. You cannot connect the cable incorrectly.

STEP 8. CONNECT PRINTER CABLES

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BI-DIRECTIONAL PARALLEL CONNECTION

The bi-directional parallel connection between the printer and a PC needs a standard 36-pin bi-directional cable (to IEEE 1284 standards). The length of this cable can be up to 2 meters or 6.5 feet.

ETHERNET NETWORK CONNECTION (ELITE 12/600N, ELITE 12/1200N, ELITE 12/600 AND ELITE 1212)

The Ethernet interface on your printer lets you connect to an Ethernet network via one of two types of Ethernet cables: 10 BaseT, and 10 Base2 (Elite 1212 only).

10 BASET - UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR OR UTP

Your printer connects to 10 BaseT Ethernet via the 10 BaseT (RJ-45) connector . The cabling used is Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP).

10 BASE2 - RG-58, THIN COAX, OR THINNET (ELITE 1212 ONLY)

Your printer connects to 10 Base2 Ethernet via the 10 Base2 (BNC) connector. The cabling used is called RG-58 or Thin Coax.

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LOCALTALK CONNECTION (ELITE 12/600 AND ELITE1212)

The LocalTalk cable system connects to AppleTalk-compatible networks. This connection forms a chain; do not connect devices so that it forms a circle. Important: You need a connector kit for each device on the network. Therefore, you need two connector kits to connect the printer to one computer, and so forth.

To plug in LocalTalk cables:

1. Switch off the printer.

2. Connect one LocalTalk connector box to the LocalTalk port on the printer.

3. Connect one LocalTalk connector box to the printer port (identified by a printer icon) on the back of the Macintosh.

4. Connect the LocalTalk boxes together with one of the LocalTalk cables. You will only need one LocalTalk cable (for one Macintosh and one printer).

5. You may need to install terminator resistors that were included in your kit.

6. Switch on the printer.

7. Verify the printer’s LocalTalk setting. The 8-pin serial submenu, accessed from the printer’s control panel, should be set to LocalTalk. LocalTalk is the factory default, so you should not need to change the setting.

SERIAL CONNECTIONS (ELITE 12/600 AND ELITE 1212 ONLY)

See Elite 12ppm users manual

PhoneNET

Connector box

Resistor

Terminator

Cable

SUPPORTED NETWORK PROTOCOLS

ETHERTALK

EtherTalk is Apple’s name for the AppleTalk network protocol running over Ethernet cabling.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP is a networking protocol used by various vendors of network software. If you need to know more about these protocols, refer to the Elite 12 Series CD-ROM. You’ll also see how to connect your printer to make it available on other networks.

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STEP 9. INSTALL PRINTING SOFTWARE

Once you have the printer physically set up, you’ll install software on every computer that will use it. This includes:

•Installing the printer driver on a Macintosh or Windows computer.

•Installing PPD (PostScript Printer Description) and other files, if necessary.

•Configuring the control panel, driver, and ports, if necessary.

STEP 9A. INSTALL MACINTOSH PRINTING SOFTWARE

USING THE ELITE 12 SERIES WITH A MACINTOSH

You must install GCC printer software on your Macintosh to use your Elite 12 printer. This software is on the Elite 12 Series CD-ROM that shipped with your printer. Follow the software installation instructions that correspond to your printer connection.

INSTALLATION FOR PRINTERS CONNECTED BY USB

(REQUIRES MACINTOSH OPERATING SYSTEM 8.6 OR HIGHER)

Before installing this software, be sure that the printer is connected to the Mac using an appropriate cable and that both the printer and the Mac are powered on. Also confirm that all the steps in the Hardware Setup section of this manual have been followed.

PART ONE - INSTALLING THE GCC DRIVER SOFTWARE AND FONTS

1. Close any open programs.

2. Open the CD drawer, insert the GCC CD-ROM, and close the drawer.

3. A window opens on the Mac screen called "Elite 12 Series CD-ROM”

Double-click on the "Elite 12 Software Installer" icon.

5. The title screen of the installer opens.

Click the Continue button.

6. The Release Notes window opens. This window contains new information that is not included in the written documentation here. Note any new instructions.

Click the Continue button.

7. The Elite 12 Software Installer window opens.

• Unless you have special printing

requirements, GCC recommends that you leave the setting at "Easy Install." Click the "Install" button at the bottom right of the dialog box and go to step 8.

• Experienced users may want to install

only parts of the software. In this case, choose Custom Install. Select the items you want to install and click the "Install" button.

8. A dialog box warns you that your Macintosh will be restarted and asks "Do you wish to continue?"

Click the Yes button.

9. A window opens showing you the progress of the installation.

10. A dialog box will ask you to restart your Macintosh.

Click the Restart button.

11. Your Macintosh restarts. You’ve now completed the software installation. Continue to Part Two

PART TWO - CREATING YOUR DESKTOP PRINTER

12. In the "Elite 12 ppm Installer" window on your Macintosh screen,

double-click the "Setup

your GCC Printer" icon.

13. The "New Desktop Printer" dialog box opens.

14. Highlight the "Printer (USB)" item in the list.

Click OK.

15. A dialog box called "Untitled 1" opens.

16. You will see two printer icons.

Double-click on the icon in the "USB Printer Selection" box.

17. A dialog box called "USB Printer" opens.

Click on your printer model then click the "OK" button.

18. You will be returned to the "Untitled 1"

dialog box.

19. Click on the "Auto Setup" button.

20. A window opens showing you the progress

of the installation.

21 You return to the "Untitled 1" dialog box. The

icon in the top section of the dialog box now shows your printer.

22.

Click the "Create" button.

23. A dialog box opens which displays "Save desktop printer as:(your printer model)". You may rename the printer or accept the default name.

Click Save.

24. Go to the menus at the top of the screen. Click on the word "File" and then choose "Quit" from the menu.

25. Click on the Close box at the top left of the Elite 12 CD-ROM folder.

26. Drag the GCC CD icon from the Macintosh’s desktop to the "Trash" icon. The CD-ROM ejects from the drive. Replace the CD-ROM in its jewel case and push the CD-ROM drive drawer closed.

The installation is complete and you can now print to your GCC printer.

INSTALLATION FOR PRINTERS CONNECTED BY APPLETALK (VIA LOCALTALK OR ETHERNET)

Before installing this software, be sure that the printer is connected to the Mac using an appropriate cable and that both the printer and Mac are powered on. Also confirm that all the steps in the Hardware Setup section of this manual have been followed.

These instructions show Mac OS 8.6. If you are using OS 8.5.1 or earlier, some instructions are slightly different.

1. Repeat Part One (steps 1-11 on pages 19-21)

- Installing the GCC driver software and fonts for Printers Connected by USB.

2. For AppleTalk installation only:

• If you are using an Ethernet port on your Macintosh to communicate to your printer, open control panels on the Macintosh and go to AppleTalk. Set the AppleTalk connection to Ethernet. Close the AppleTalk control panel. If prompted to save your new configuration, click Save.

• If you are using a LocalTalk port on your Macintosh to communicate to your printer, open control panels on the Macintosh and go to AppleTalk. Set the AppleTalk connection to Printer Port or Modem Port, depending on which port your LocalTalk network is connected to. Close the AppleTalk control panel. If prompted to save your new configuration, click Save.

3. In the window on your Macintosh screen,

double click the "Set up your GCC Printer" icon.

4. The "New Desktop Printer" dialog box opens.

Click on the "Printer (AppleTalk)" item in the list. Click OK.

6. A dialog box called "Untitled 1" opens.

7. There are two buttons marked "Change."

Click on the lower "Change" button.

8. A dialog box called "AppleTalk Printer" opens. If you do not see your printer in the list choose the correct Zone. Click on your

printer, then click the "OK" button.

9. You return to the "Untitled 1" dialog box.

10. Click on the "Auto Setup" button. If you are using OS 8.5.1 or earlier, click on the upper "Change" button, select your printer from the list, and click the "Select" button.

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