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Contents
1: Introduction and Installation
Elite XL 20ppm highlights ................................................................ 1-2
Elite XL 20ppm Optional Accessories ..............................................1-3
Installing the Elite XL 20ppm...........................................................1-5
Choosing a location for the printer ................................................ 1-5
Unpacking the Elite XL 20ppm ........................................................1-6
The Elite XL 20ppm Configuration Page.........................................1-7
Elite XL 20ppm Main Features ......................................................... 1-7
Installing or replacing the toner cartridge ..................................... 1-8
Connecting power to the Elite XL 20ppm .................................... 1-10
Using the paper tray ...................................................................... 1-11
Using the MultiPurpose feeder ..................................................... 1-15
Elite XL 20ppm interface connections...........................................1-17
Supported network protocols ....................................................... 1-22
2: Using a Macintosh
Software installation ........................................................................ 2-2
Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver ......................................2-4
Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver .......... 2-6
Selecting Page Setup options ..........................................................2-7
Page Attributes.................................................................................2-7
Selecting Print Options .................................................................... 2-9
Manual feed printing ..................................................................... 2-14
Naming the Elite XL 20ppm ........................................................... 2-15
3: Using Windows 3.1
Setting Windows 3.1 printing options ............................................ 3-5
Advanced Options ............................................................................3-7
Port assignment- Windows 3.1 ........................................................3-8
Installing printer description files ................................................... 3-9
Printing from Windows 3.1 applications ...................................... 3-10
4: Using Windows 95
Windows 95 printing software overview ....................................... 4-2
Plug and Play installation ................................................................ 4-2
Using Add Printer .............................................................................4-3
Solutions to possible software installation problems .................. 4-11
Exploring the Properties dialog box ............................................. 4-14
The Device Options page ...............................................................4-15
Updating printer memory..............................................................4-16
The Details page ............................................................................. 4-17
The Paper page .............................................................................. 4-17
The Graphics page .......................................................................... 4-18
The Fonts page ...............................................................................4-19
The PostScript page ........................................................................ 4-19
Installing printer description files ................................................. 4-20
Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer ........ 4-20
Installing printer description files using an MS-DOS window .....4-22
Printing from Windows 95 applications ....................................... 4-23
Selecting print options ................................................................... 4-24
The Print Properties dialog box .................................................... 4-24
5: Using Windows NT 3.51
Windows NT 3.51 printing software overview ............................... 5-2
Select and configure a communications port ................................. 5-4
Selecting Page Setup and Print options .......................................... 5-7
Print Setup options ..........................................................................5-7
Print options .....................................................................................5-8
6: Using Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 4.0 printing software overview .................................6-2
Exploring the Properties and Document Defaults dialog boxes ... 6-5
The Properties dialog box ................................................................ 6-6
The Device Settings page ................................................................. 6-6
Updating the printer driver .............................................................6-7
Other general items in the Device Settings .................................... 6-8
Other GCC-specific items in the Device Settings ............................ 6-8
The Document Defaults dialog box ................................................ 6-8
Opening the Document Defaults dialog box ................................. 6-9
GCC-specific items ............................................................................6-9
Other items in the Advanced page ............................................... 6-10
Installing printer description files ................................................. 6-10
Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer ........ 6-10
Installing printer description files using MS-DOS window .......... 6-13
Printing from Windows NT 4.0 applications ................................. 6-14
Selecting print options ................................................................... 6-14
The Print Properties dialog box ..................................................... 6-15
7: Using DOS
Overview of setup and printing from a DOS application .............. 7-2
Overview of setup and printing from DOS command line ............7-2
Port configuration – DOS ................................................................. 7-3
Selecting a printer driver .................................................................7-4
Using the Copy command ................................................................ 7-5
8: The Elite XL 20ppm control panel
Control panel (LCD) display window...............................................8-2
Control panel status LEDs ................................................................8-2
Control panel function keys ............................................................ 8-3
The Elite XL 20ppm menu system....................................................8-6
Do I need to change control panel menus?....................................8-6
Language ..........................................................................................8-7
Print Help Page ................................................................................. 8-7
Print (1) Sample Page (s) ..................................................................8-7
Printer Info........................................................................................8-8
Paper Handling ................................................................................. 8-9
Emulations ...................................................................................... 8-10
Interfaces ........................................................................................ 8-13
Info Pages .......................................................................................8-14
Print Control ...................................................................................8-14
Energy Save.....................................................................................8-15
9: Fonts
Introduction ...................................................................................... 9-2
Resident PostScript fonts .................................................................9-2
PCL resident font catalog.................................................................9-5
Font compatibility ............................................................................9-6
Downloading fonts from a Macintosh ............................................ 9-6
Additional LaserWriter Utility functions ......................................... 9-9
Downloading fonts from Windows...............................................9-10
Using an external hard disk with the Elite XL 20ppm..................9-11
Initializing an external hard disk...................................................9-12
10: Adobe Acrobat
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader ..................................................10-2
Opening Documents with Acrobat Reader...................................10-3
Understanding the Acrobat Screen ............................................... 10-3
Moving Through Pages ..................................................................10-3
Finding Text .................................................................................... 10-4
What is on this CD-ROM ................................................................ 10-4
11: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning the rollers every 14,000 pages ....................................... 11-2
Handling and storing toner cartridges ......................................... 11-2
Toner spills ...................................................................................... 11-2
Packing the printer to transport it ................................................ 11-3
Printing Problems ........................................................................... 11-5
Detailed Troubleshooting ..............................................................11-9
Diagnosing errors from print output ..........................................11-15
Service and Support ..................................................................... 11-17
GCC’s World Wide Web site ......................................................... 11-17
Dealer and Service Center support..............................................11-17
Extended warranties ....................................................................11-17
Software upgrades .......................................................................11-18
Transporting your printer ............................................................ 11-18
Consumables, accessories, and upgrades .................................... 11-18
Appendices
A: Printer specifications.................................................................. A-1
B: Paper specifications and recommendations ..............................B-1
C: Adding memory to your printer ................................................C-1
D: Adding and configuring optional paper trays ......................... D-1
E: PCL ............................................................................................... E-1
F: Interface connector pinouts ....................................................... F-1
G: Radio and television interference ............................................. G-1
H: Elite XL 20ppm consumables and optional accessories ........... H-1
I: Glossary.........................................................................................I-1
J: Warranties and Licenses ............................................................. J-1
Introduction and Installation
Contents
Elite XL 20ppm highlights 1-2
Elite XL 20ppm optional accessories 1-3
Installing the Elite XL 20ppm 1-5
Overview 1-5
Unpacking the Elite XL 20ppm 1-6
The Elite XL 20ppm Configuration Page 1-7
Elite XL 20ppm main features 1-7
Installing or replacing the toner cartridge 1-8
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Connecting power to the Elite XL 20ppm 1-10
Using the paper tray 1-11
Using the MultiPurpose Feeder 1-15
Elite XL 20ppm interface connections 1-17
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1: Introduction and Installation
Congratulations on your purchase of a GCC Technologies Elite XL 20ppm laser
printer. You now have a fast, high-quality, versatile solution for all your printing
needs.
This manual presents installation instructions, basic day-to-day user information,
troubleshooting tips, and reference materials for your Elite XL 20ppm printer. The
contents of this manual are presented to help you quickly setup and begin using your
printer. Networking instructions and the printer software are contained on the CDROM provided with your printer.
Before you set up the printer, take a few minutes to understand its main features.
Elite XL 20ppm highlights
GCC offers several printers in the Elite XL 20ppm product family; the Elite XL 20/
600, the Elite XL 20/800 and the Elite XL 20/1200.
Razor sharp printing
• Depending on the model, Elite XL 20ppm printers can print at 1200, 800, 600,
400, and 300 dots per inch for high-quality images.
• GCC’s exclusive AccuGray software ensures that halftones reproduce with
consistent brightness, regardless of the screen frequencies used, giving you
more detailed photographs.
Large Format Printing/Exceptional Paper handling
• You can use paper up to 13 x 35 inches through the standard MultiPurpose
feeder or up to 13 x 18.5 inches using the standard paper cassette supplied with
the printer.
• The Elite XL 20ppm can print an area right up to the edge of the paper for full
bleeds or printing of documents with printer’s crop marks.
• The Elite XL 20ppm printer comes with a Universal Paper Cassette capable of
holding 500 sheets of all US and European paper sizes from Letter/A4 through
Tabloid/A3. You can also load 150 sheets of paper up to 13 x 35 inches (330.2 x
889 mm) in the MultiPurpose feeder.
• The Elite XL 20ppm printer has a total capacity of 1650 pages (using the
standard universal paper cassette and MultiPurpose feeder, and two optional
500 sheet lower paper tray assemblies).
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Flexibility/Compatibility/Connectivity
• The Elite XL 20ppm accepts jobs in PostScript Level 2 and PCL 5 formats from
Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, and UNIX based computers.
• The Elite XL 20ppm comes with Ethernet to let you connect to an Ethernet
network. It also has LocalTalk as standard, and supports NetWare and TCP/IP.
• If you have an Ethernet network that supports TCP/IP, you can remotely view
and configure any Elite XL 20ppm using a World Wide Web browser and
GCC’s WebAdmin utility.
• The Elite XL 20ppm supports Novell’s NEST system which allows you to
connect an Elite XL 20ppm to a Novell network without needing to dedicate a
computer as a print server.
• The Elite XL 20ppm can accept print jobs from a Bidirectional Parallel port and
LocalTalk/Serial and Ethernet networks at the same time.
• The Elite XL 20ppm has a SCSI interface that allows you to connect multiple
external SCSI hard drives for additional font storage and faster printing.
Environmentally friendly
• The Elite XL 20ppm is an Energy Star compliant low power consumption
printer, and its one-piece microfine toner cartridge prints an average of 14,000
letter-size pages.
• The Elite XL 20ppm emits extremely small amounts of ozone, well within the
safety limits, and is engineered to reduce dust emissions for a healthier work
area.
Optional Accessories
GCC supplies optional accessories for the Elite XL 20ppm printer. Additional paper
trays, memory upgrades, lower paper tray assemblies, interface cables and replacement toner cartridges (CRUs) can be purchased directly from GCC at 1-800-422-
7777. You can also order these items online at the GCC web store at
www.gccdirect.com.
There is more information in the Optional Accessories appendix in this manual.
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Interface
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Elite XL 20ppm Optional Accessories
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500 sheet paper feeder
(includes cassette)
500 sheet universal
paper cassette
Toner
cartridge
Envelope
cassette
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8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB
memory expansion kit
Installing the Elite XL 20ppm
Overview
Carry out these steps to get your printer up and running:
• Select a location for the printer.
• Unpack the printer and connect it to a power outlet.
• Install the toner cartridge.
• Connect the printer to a computer or network.
The detailed instructions for these steps are in this section of the manual.
Once you have the printer physically set up, you have to install software on every
computer that will use it. This includes:
• Install the printer driver on each Macintosh or Windows computer.
• Install PPD (PostScript Printer Description) and other files, if necessary.
• Configure the control panel, driver, and ports, if necessary.
The detailed instructions for these steps are in the appropriate section of this manual,
according to which type of computer or operating system you use.
Choosing a location for the printer
Place the printer on a flat, level surface in a well ventilated area away from direct
sunlight and areas where the air temperature and humidity can vary. Do not obstruct
the fan vent on the left side of the printer, and make sure that the fan vent does not
blow air directly into someone’s face. Use the diagram below to determine where to
put your printer.
3.94”
100mm
7.87”
200mm
29.92”
760mm
12.59”
320mm
15.75”
400mm
29.92”
760mm
12.59”
320mm
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Unpacking the Elite XL 20ppm
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Warning: The printer must be carried by two people. It weighs approximately 60
pounds unpacked (approximately 27 kilograms).
Note: Save the packing materials inside the shipping box and put the box in a safe
place; you will be able to repack the printer should you need to move it again.
1. Unlock and remove the four locking handles by pulling the tab.
2. Lift off the top of the box, and take out the printer.
3. Take the printer out of the plastic bag.
4. Remove the three pieces of tape from the top of the printer.
5. Take the documentation and CD-ROM out of the plastic bag.
6. Check that you have all of the following:
If any of these items
are missing, contact
your dealer or GCC
Technical Support
(781-276-8620)
immediately.
You will need to
provide a cable to
connect your computer or network to
the printer.
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Printer Information
Language: English
AppleTalk Name: Model
Page Count: 20
RAM Installed: 8MB
Hard disk: No disk
OS Version: 2.3
PostScript Level 2 Version: 2.3
ROM Version: 2.3
H/W Version: 1.0
AccuGray: Enabled
Interfaces
8-pin Serial: LocalTalk
RS422 Serial (Inactive)
Baude Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
RS232 Serial (Active)
Baude Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
Parallel Port (Active)
Line Termination: Normal
Paper Handling
Print Darkness: Normal
Default Source: Upper Tray
Default Size: Letter
Jam Recovery: Disabled
Paper Reserve: Enabled
Manual Feed Timeoutt: 5 Minutes
Emulations
PS/PCL Sensing: PostScript Only
Port Emulation
Parallel Port: Auto Switch
RS232 Port: Auto Switch
RS422 Port: Auto Switch
LocalTalk Port: PostScript Only
PostScript
Default Resolution: 800
Job Cancel: Enabled
Start Page: Disabled
Wait Timeout: 300 Seconds
PCL
Resolution: 600
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
Toner cartridge
(in box)
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Installation
Guide
AC power
cord
Elite XL 20ppm
CD-ROM
The Elite XL 20ppm Configuration Page
Each Elite XL 20ppm package includes a configuration page. It was printed on your
printer, at GCC’s manufacturing facility. The page shows the hardware and software
versions of the printer, factory default settings, and the hardware configuration of
your Elite XL 20ppm. Please keep this page with the original documentation provided
with your product.
Elite XL 20ppm Main Features
The following diagrams show the main features of the Elite XL 20ppm printer. These
features are referenced throughout this manual.
Paper Stop
Control
Panel with
LCD display
Output
Tray
Extension
Multipurpose
Feeder
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500-sheet
Universal
Paper Cassette
Top Output Tray
FCC label
Product
Serial number
Power
connector
Fan vent
(Do not block)
LOCALTALK
RS-422
SCSI
PARALLEL
10BASE-T
AAUI
Power
switch
Interface
Connections
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Installing or replacing the toner cartridge
The toner cartridge contains a microfine plastic powder that is fused to paper during
the print process. If your pages have an average of five percent coverage, you should
expect to print about 14,000 pages with each toner cartridge; if you print graphics
images you should expect to change the cartridge more often.
Note: Because the toner cartridge also contains a replacement drum, it is known as a
CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit).
Warning: The drum in the toner cartridge is sensitive to light. When you remove
the toner cartridge from its packaging do not place it in bright light (such as direct
sunlight) and complete the installation as soon as you can.
Warning: Do not touch other parts inside the printer. They may be hot.
1. Press the release button on the front of the printer to open the top cover.
2. Gently pull up on the front cover until the latches engage and the cover
remains open.
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3. If you are replacing a cartridge, remove the old cartridge by holding the
handles and sliding it out of the printer; otherwise, go to the next step.
4. Take the new toner cartridge out of its box and wrappings.
5. Distribute the toner evenly by gently rocking the cartridge a few times.
6. Pull the seal on the cartridge gently but firmly to remove it completely. Do
not tug sharply or pull the seal at an angle.
7. The pins on the sides of the toner cartridge fit in guide channels in the
printer (the channels have colored arrows pointing into the printer).
Locate the pins in the channels and slide the cartridge all the way into the
back of the printer.
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8. Close the cover. If you have replaced a used toner cartridge, you can
resume printing when the printer warms up.
Connecting power to the Elite XL 20ppm
Plug the power cord into the socket located on the back of the printer, then plug the
cord into an AC power outlet. Switch on the printer using the ON/OFF switch
located on the left side of the printer.
Warning: Do not attempt to use an adapter to plug the power cord into a 2-pin
socket. The third pin is for your protection; it grounds the printer. If you use a
printer (or any electronic or electrical equipment) that has no ground connection,
you run the risk of electric shock. If necessary, have a licensed electrician replace the
socket.
Unpacking the paper tray
1. Remove the paper tray from its box.
2. Take the tray out of its plastic bag.
3. Remove the three pieces of cardboard packing material from the tray.
4. Remove the two pieces of tape on the sides of the paper tray.
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Using the paper tray
The paper tray can hold paper either lengthways or sideways. These are referred to as
Long Edge Feed (LEF) or Short Edge Feed (SEF). Use LEF (sideways) wherever
possible; pages will print faster.
The universal (standard) paper tray holds up to 500 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) copiertype paper. If your printer requires 110 volts, it uses the U.S. paper group. If your
printer requires 220 volts it uses the International paper group. It can handle the
following paper sizes:
Either paper group: A4 (long edge feed), Letter (long edge feed), A3, B4, Ledger
(Tabloid), Legal (13" and 14"), 13" x 18", and 13" x 18.5" (all short edge feed), DL,
Monarch, Comm10 (optional envelope cassette).
U.S. only: Letter (short edge feed), C5 (short edge feed)(optional envelope cassette),
Executive, and Statement (both long edge feed).
International only: A4 (short edge feed), B5 and A5 (both long edge feed).
You can use other sizes of paper and envelopes in the MultiPurpose feeder; see the
next section for details. The standard paper tray will also handle up to 50 transparency or label sheets in Letter or A4 size.
Loading paper into the tray
Short edge feed
Long edge feed
Note: Place letterhead paper face up and with the letterhead toward the left side of the
tray (LEF - sideways) or the rear of the tray (SEF - lengthways).
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1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. Pull firmly using the handle at the
front of the tray. The tray will stop when it is partly removed - this is a
safety precaution.
Lift the tray and slide it toward you to remove it completely. Remove the paper tray
cover, if necessary.
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Note: The paper tray has three features that you can use when you install paper; the
Center guide (A), the Paper Width Guides (B) and the metal tab paper guides (C).
These features are explained below.
B
A
17”
B4
A3
14”
front
(handle)
2. If you need to change the length of paper, tilt the top of the center guide
away from you and move it to the front edge of the paper tray.
11”
8.5”
B5
A4
A4
A5
back
C
17”
A3
B4
14”
17”
A3
B4
14”
A
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3. If you need to change the width of paper, move the paper width guides by
squeezing the two handles together on the left guide and sliding the
guide toward the edge of the tray. Moving one guide automatically moves
the other.
B
4. Insert the paper so that it fits under the two metal tabs at the rear of the
tray. Move the guides if necessary so that they fit next to the paper. They
should not be tight against the paper.
5. Replace the paper tray cover, if necessary. Replace the tray in the printer.
Make sure you push it all the way in so that the control panel displays the
“ready” message.
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Using the MultiPurpose Feeder
The MultiPurpose Feeder (MP Feeder) holds up to an extra 150 sheets of 20 lb.
copier-style paper up to 13" x 35" (330mm x 888mm), 30 transparencies, 30 sheets
of labels, 10 envelopes or 75 postcards. You can also manually feed single sheets of
paper or other media. The MP Feeder handles all the paper sizes of the universal
paper tray, plus Japanese Postcard.
Exact measurements of these paper sizes are in the appendix “Specifications.”
You have to select the MP Feeder from a computer’s Print dialog box (assuming you
specified the main paper tray as the default paper source). See “Paper Source” in the
sections on Macintosh and Windows for information on how to select the MP
Feeder.
Loading Paper in the MultiPurpose Feeder
1. Open the cover of the MultiPurpose Feeder.
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2. Pull the tab on the feeder to slide out the extension.
3. The MultiPurpose Feeder has two paper guides, shown in the next illustration. You do not need to open the top cover of the printer as shown; the
illustration shows the cover open to allow you to view the paper guides.
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4. Insert paper (or other media) between the paper guides. If necessary, slide
the paper guides against the paper. Insert letterhead face up with the top
toward the left (LEF - sideways) or toward the back (SEF - lengthways).
Place envelopes face up with the flap down and to the right.
Statement, 8.5 x 14”
Executive
8.5 x 11”, 11 x 17”
Japanese Postcard
A5
B5, B4
A4, A3
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Note: The Elite XL 20ppm does not check the size of the media you insert in the MP
Feeder (unlike the paper trays). Make sure you are using the paper size you specified
in your application.
Note: If you are using very large size paper, you may need to support the stack to help
it feed properly.
Output tray extension
If you are using larger sizes of paper you may need to extend the paper output tray.
Pull out the extension, and lift up the paper stop.
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Output tray capacity
The output tray holds up to 500 sheets of standard copier 20 lb. (65 g/m2) paper. If
you are using thicker paper, you should remove it from the output tray when it
reaches a height equivalent to 500 sheets of copier paper.
Elite XL 20ppm interface connections
The Elite XL 20ppm includes Ethernet, LocalTalk, RS-422 serial, and bidirectional
parallel interfaces; the LocalTalk and RS-422 serial interfaces share the same 8-pin
mini-DIN port.
With your printer’s all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simultaneously active,
which means you can print through more than one interface at a time. You do not
have to select a port; this feature works automatically.
Note: If you are connecting through the parallel interface, insert this plug before you
make any other interface connections. If other plugs are inserted it is difficult to
connect the parallel cable.
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LOCALTALK
RS-422
SCSI
PARALLEL
10BASE-T
AAUI
• The 8-pin DIN connector can be used as either a LocalTalk network interface or
an RS-422 serial interface. LocalTalk is the default setting. If you want to use
this as a serial interface, you will have to change settings in the printer’s control
panel menus.
• You can add an external hard disk for font storage using the SCSI interface. It is
not used for communication between the printer and computer.
• If you want to connect your printer to a single PC-compatible computer, use
the parallel interface. Alternatively, you can connect the RS-422 serial interface
port to the PC’s serial port, but the serial port transmits data much slower than
a parallel port or network. You will also need to make a serial cable.
• The Ethernet network interface is used to connect the printer to an Ethernet
network. The interface contains two connectors: an RJ-45 connector (upper)
for connecting to 10BASE-T networks and an AAUI connector (lower) for
connecting to 10BASE-2 networks, using an AAUI adapter. Connect to only
one Ethernet connector, not both at once.
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AAUI adapters are available from several manufacturers or direct from GCC.
Note: Some interfaces have specific settings that you must select through the printer’s
control panel Interfaces submenu.
Connecting cables correctly
Most cables come with some kind of mechanical locking device. Be sure to use these
locking devices, otherwise you may experience intermittent errors or the printer will
fail to operate altogether.
• There is no locking device on LocalTalk or RS-422 Serial connectors. Make sure
the plug is pushed all the way into the socket.
• When you have inserted a Parallel port cable, lift up the wire clips at both ends
of the socket so that they fit into the slots on the sides of the cable.
• 10BASE-T plugs have a locking tab similar to plugs on telephone cords. When
the plug is fully inserted the tab clicks into place.
• AAUI plugs are self-locking. Push the plug into the socket until you feel it lock.
• 10BASE-2 plugs have a rotating collar. Plug the cable into the socket, then
rotate the collar clockwise to lock it.
Improperly inserted cables are the cause of many networking and printer-related
problems.
LocalTalk connection
The Elite XL 20ppm uses the LocalTalk cable system to connect to AppleTalkcompatible 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.
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LOCALTALK
RS- 422
SCSI
PARALLEL
10BASE-T
AAUI
PhoneNET
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PhoneNET
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 of the LocalTalk cables (for one Macintosh and one
printer).
5. Insert resistors. (Depending on the type of cables you are using, terminating resistors may be needed. Please refer to the documentation included
with your cable kit for instructions.)
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.
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Bi-directional (parallel) connection
The bi-directional parallel connection between the printer and a PC requires a
standard 36-pin bi-directional cable (to IEEE 1284 standards). The length of a bidirectional cable can be up to 10 meters or 30 feet. This interface offers the fastest
communication between a PC and the printer (unless the PC supports Ethernet).
Serial connections
You can connect a PC to the printer by using the RS-422 connection and the
computer’s serial port. In general, this is not recommended, because data is transmitted more slowly than if you connect the parallel port on the PC to the parallel port
on the printer, or use a network. Therefore, printers connected through the serial
port take longer to print. Also, GCC has been unable to locate a supplier of a cable to
connect a PC serial port to the RS-422 socket.
RS-422 serial enables data to travel in either direction between the printer and a
single computer. For an RS-422 serial connection, use an 8-pin serial cable. The RS422 interface allows a cable length of up to 300 feet.
Note: You need to configure the printer for Serial communication. The 8-pin serial
submenu, accessed from the printer’s control panel, should be set to RS-422. LocalTalk is the factory default, so you will need to change the setting. Configure the serial
interface settings. In order for successful serial communications between the printer
and the PC to take place, the configuration of the serial interface of each device must
match.
Ethernet network connection
The Elite XL 20ppm printer includes an Ethernet network interface. The Ethernet
interface on your printer lets you connect to an Ethernet network via two types of
Ethernet cables: 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2.
• 10BASE-T (Unshielded Twisted-Pair or UTP) - Your printer connects to 10BASE-T
Ethernet via the 10BASE-T (RJ-45) connector. The cabling used is Unshielded
Twisted-Pair (UTP).
• 10BASE-2 (RG-58, Thin Coax, or Thinnet) - Your printer connects to 10BASE-2
Ethernet via an optional 10BASE-2 (BNC) AAUI adapter. The cabling used is called
RG-58 or Thin Coax.
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Supported network protocols
• EtherTalk - EtherTalk is Apple Computer’s name for the AppleTalk network
protocol running over Ethernet cabling.
• NetWare - NetWare is Novell’s system for Ethernet connection.
• TCP/IP - TCP/IP is a networking protocol used by various vendors of network
software. It is used by Windows 95, NT, and UNIX, among others.
Additional information about these protocols is located in the GCC Networking
Guide on the CD-ROM.
Print Density Control
At the left side of the MultiPurpose feeder is a wheel that lets you adjust print density. You can make images darker or lighter. GCC recommends that if you feel that
your printer is producing images that are too dark or light you adjust settings using
the Control Panel. See the chapter on the Control Panel in this manual in the section
on menus “9: Print Darkness.”
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In extreme circumstances the Control Panel settings may not produce the results you
want. In that case adjust this wheel to get the required level of darkness. Otherwise
we recommend that you do not adjust this control.
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Printer Driver installation
At this point, you should be ready to install the printer drivers for your printer. The
following sections describe software installation on a Macintosh or a Windows based
machine.
Installing PPD files
Although the standard software install gives the computer all the details of the
printer, a few software applications need you to install special files. If none of these
applications are on your computer, you do not need to install the files. GCC supplies
PPD files for these applications:
• Adobe Illustrator® for Windows, versions 4.0 and 4.1.
• Adobe PageMaker® for Windows, versions 5.0 and 6.0.
• Aldus FreeHand® for Windows, all versions up to 4.0.
• MacroMedia FreeHand® for Windows, version 5.0.
• QuarkXPress® for Windows.
• Aldus FreeHand for Macintosh, versions 3.0 and 3.1.
• Aldus PageMaker for Macintosh, version 4.2.
• Adobe Separator for Macintosh, versions up to 3.2.
• Deneba Canvas® for Macintosh, version 3.x.
• QuarkXPress for Macintosh, versions 3.x.
• Ready, Set, Go!® for Macintosh, versions 5.x and 6.x.
You may need to install these files for certain other applications. If this is the case,
you will find details in your application’s manuals.
Instructions on how to install these files are in the sections for Macintosh or Windows.
Configuring the control panel, printer driver, and ports
Your Elite XL 20ppm printer has numerous settings you can adjust to make it meet
your printing needs. However, many users are satisfied with the settings as supplied.
If you are not aware of any special circumstances in your printing it is unlikely that
you will need to make any optional changes.
However, if you need to make changes, there are three ways you can do this:
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