GCC Printers Elite XL User Manual

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Elite XL

User’s Manual

Elite XL

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WARNING: This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 Appendix G of this manual.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS

This equipment is a Class A 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 XL printer is designed to conserve electricity. With

EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER

its power-saving design, the Elite XL qualifies for the U.S. Environmental Protection Energy Star Computers Award.

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Contents

Introduction Quick Start

Quick Start Elite XL printer setup............................................xiii

Quick Start Macintosh software configuration.........................xiii

Quick Start IBM PC and compatib le softw ar e configuration..... xiv

Chapter 1 Setting up the Elite XL

Unpacking the printer ...............................................................1-1

The Elite XL Configuration Page.............................................1-2

Choosing a location for the printer ........................................... 1-3

Installing or replacing a toner cartridge....................................1-4

Adjusting the print density .......................................................1-9

Using the Tabloid/A3 Universal paper tray ............................ 1-10

Using the multipurpose feeder................................................1-12

Installing the multipurpose feeder extension plate ................. 1-14

Opening the paper output tray ................................................ 1-16

Connecting power to the Elite XL..........................................1-18

Elite XL interface connections ............................................... 1-19

LocalTalk connection ........................................... 1-20

Centronics (parallel) connection...........................1-22

Serial connection .................................................. 1-22

Ethernet network connection ................................ 1-23

Direct Ethernet connection .....................................................1-25

Configuring the Macintosh EtherTalk software...................... 1-28

Configuring IBM-PC and compatible EtherTalk softw ar e.......1-28

Network card status LEDs...................................................... 1-28

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Chapter 2 The Elite XL front panel

Introduction to the Elite XL front panel ...................................2-1

Front panel (LCD) display window.......................................... 2-1

Front panel status LEDs ...........................................................2-1

On Line LED .......................................................... 2-1

Comm (Communication) LED ............................... 2-1

Paper LED .............................................................. 2-2

Service LED ...........................................................2-2

Front panel function keys ......................................................... 2-2

On Line key ............................................................ 2-2

Manual Feed key ....................................................2-2

Form Feed/Continue key ........................................ 2-3

Cancel/Reset key .................................................... 2-3

Menu key ................................................................ 2-4

Enter key................................................................. 2-4

+/– keys...................................................................2-5

The Elite XL menu system ....................................................... 2-5

Language ................................................................2-5

Print Help Page....................................................... 2-5

Print (1) Sample Page(s)......................................... 2-5

Printer Info..............................................................2-5

Paper Handling ....................................................... 2-7

Emulations .............................................................. 2-8

Interfaces ..............................................................2-11

Info Pages ............................................................. 2-12

Energy Save ..........................................................2-12

Chapter 3 Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh

Software installation ................................................................. 3-1

Installing application-specific PDF files ................ 3-2

The Elite XL printer drivers ..................................................... 3-4

Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver................................3-4

Selecting the PDF files (LaserWriter 8 only) .........3-5

Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver......3-7

Selecting Page Setup options (LaserWriter 8)..........................3-8

Paper ....................................................................... 3-8

Edge-to-edge printing ............................................. 3-8

Layout..................................................................... 3-8

Reduce or Enlarge ..................................................3-8

Contents

Orientation .............................................................. 3-9

Options ................................................................... 3-9

Selecting Print options (LaserWriter 8).................................. 3-10

Copies ................................................................... 3-10

Pages..................................................................... 3-10

Paper Source ......................................................... 3-10

Destination............................................................ 3-11

Options ................................................................. 3-12

Saving print files (LaserWriter 8)...........................................3-14

Selecting the Elite XL printer driver ...................................... 3-16

Printing documents using the Elite XL printer driver ............ 3-16

Selecting Page Setup options (Elite XL driver)......................3-17

Paper option.......................................................... 3-17

Reduce or Enlarge ................................................3-18

Orientation ............................................................ 3-18

Printer Effects ....................................................... 3-18

Contents

Options ................................................................. 3-19

Selecting Print options (Elite XL driver)................................3-20

Copies ................................................................... 3-20

Pages..................................................................... 3-20

Cover Page ............................................................ 3-20

Print ......................................................................3-20

Destination............................................................ 3-21

Paper Source ......................................................... 3-21

Printing with the Custom option...........................3-22

Manual feed printing ..............................................................3-24

Naming the Elite XL...............................................................3-25

Chapter 4 Using the Elite XL with Windows and

DOS

Windows 3.1

Installing Windows 3.1 printing software.................................4-1

Setting Windows 3.1 printing options ......................................4-4

Paper Source ........................................................... 4-4

Paper Size ............................................................... 4-5

Edge-to-edge printing ............................................. 4-5

Orientation .............................................................. 4-5

Copies ..................................................................... 4-5

Options ................................................................... 4-6

Advanced Options .................................................. 4-7

Port assignment – Windows 3.1................................................4-8

Installing the Windows 3.1 printer description files............... 4-10

Printing from Windows 3.1 applications ................................4-11

Selecting Print Setup options................................4-11

Selecting Print options.......................................... 4-12

Contents

Windows 95

Using a GCC printer with Windows 95.................................. 4-13

Windows 95 printing software overview.............. 4-13

Installing a PPD for your GCC printer ................. 4-13

Before starting ...................................................... 4-13

Installing Windows 95 printing software..............4-14

Exploring the Properties dialog box ....................................... 4-24

Printing a Windows 95 test page ..........................4-26

The Device Options panel .................................... 4-27

The Details panel .................................................. 4-29

The Paper panel .................................................... 4-30

The Graphics panel...............................................4-31

The Fonts panel ....................................................4-32

The PostScript panel............................................. 4-32

Printing from Windows 95 applications .................................4-33

Selecting print options .......................................... 4-33

The Print Properties dialog box ............................ 4-34

DOS

Using a GCC Printer with DOS..............................................4-35

Setup and printing from the DOS command line..... 4-35

Setup and printing from a DOS application ......... 4-35

Port configuration – DOS ..................................... 4-36

Selecting a printer driver ...................................... 4-37

Using the Copy command .................................... 4-38

Installing Printer Description files..........................................4-39

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Chapter 5 QuickDraw GX

Introduction ...........................................................................5-1

QuickDraw GX compatibility ................................5-1

Installing GCC QuickDraw GX PostScript printer drivers ...... 5-2

Installing GX drivers for a new printer................... 5-2

Installing GX drivers from an upgrade disk ...........5-2

Choosing a GX printer driver (creating a printer icon) ............ 5-3

Configuring a desktop printer................................................... 5-4

Background printing ............................................... 5-4

Setting default printer ............................................. 5-4

Determining input tray paper size(s) ...................... 5-5

Selecting printer extensions.................................... 5-6

Configuring printer extensions ............................... 5-6

QuickDraw GX Page Setup (GX aware applications).............. 5-7

The General page setup panel.................................5-8

The Options panel...................................................5-9

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QuickDraw GX Print dialog box (GX aware applications) .... 5-10

The General print panel ........................................5-11

Other print panels ................................................. 5-12

Page Setup and Print dialog boxes (unadopted applications). 5-13

Page Setup dialog box .......................................... 5-13

Print dialog box ....................................................5-14

Turning off QuickDraw GX printing...................................... 5-14

Substituting LaserWriter 7.1.2 or LaserWriter 8

for LaserWriter 7.2 ............................................... 5-15

Chapter 6 Fonts

Introduction ..............................................................................6-1

Resident PostScript fonts.......................................................... 6-1

PostScript resident font catalog ................................................ 6-2

PCL resident font catalog ......................................................... 6-4

Font compatibility.....................................................................6-5

Type 1 fonts ............................................................ 6-5

TrueType fonts........................................................ 6-5

Downloading fonts from a Macintosh ...................................... 6-6

Additional LaserWriter Utility functions .................................6-8

File menu functions ................................................6-8

Utilities menu functions..........................................6-9

Downloading Type 1 fonts from Windows ............................... 6-9

Using an external hard disk with the Elite XL ....................... 6-10

Initializing an external hard disk ............................................ 6-12

Initializing hard disks from a Macintosh..............6-12

Contents

Initializing hard disks from a PC.......................... 6-13

Chapter 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting

Routine maintenance ................................................................ 7-1

The Elite XL toner cartridge...................................7-1

Handling the toner cartridge ................................... 7-1

Storing the toner cartridge ...................................... 7-1

Replacing a toner cartridge..................................... 7-1

Cleaning the printer ................................................ 7-2

Transporting the printer ............................................................ 7-2

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 7-3

Contents

Appendixes

Chooser problems ..................................................................... 7-3

LocalTalk problems .................................................................. 7-4

Serial and parallel communication problems ........................... 7-5

Ethernet communication problems...........................................7-5

Macintosh system crashes ........................................................7-6

Macintosh font problems .......................................................... 7-7

PostScript problems.................................................................. 7-7

PCL problems ........................................................................... 7-8

Front panel messages................................................................ 7-8

Clearing paper jams ................................................................ 7-11

Poor quality output ................................................................. 7-14

Elite XL specifications ............................................................ A-1

Paper specifications and recommendations............................. B-1

Upgrading the printer’s memory.............................................. C-1

Configuring optional sheet feeders.......................................... D-1

PCL: additional information.................................................... E-1

Interface connections and pinouts ............................................F-1

Radio and television interference ............................................ G-1

Service and Support................................................................. H-1

Optional accessories ..................................................................I-1

Ordering information................................................................ J-1

Glossary ................................................................................... K-1

License and warranties ............................................................ L-1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a GCC Technologies® Elite™ XL laser printer. The Elite XL family of printers consists of 8 and 16 page-per-minute printers which offer a wide variety of options that enable you to tailor your Elite XL to your printing needs.

Using this manual

This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the Elite XL User’s Manual supplied on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM provided with your product. The information contained in this guide will allow you to quickly setup your printer and install either the Macintosh® or Windows™ drivers. Once you have completed the Quick Installation of your printer, please review the Elite XL User’s Manual for a more comprehensive description of the features and functions of your printer.

Elite XL highlights

Fast processing power

The Elite XL608 uses an AMD29030 RISC processor running at 25MHz. All other products use an AMD29040 RISC processor running at a blazing 50MHz!

Multiple resolution printing

All Elite XL models deliver 600 dot per inch (dpi), and 300 dpi “draft” mode printing for fast proofing. Additionally, the Elite XL1208 and 1208S models print at 1200 dpi.

Full support for mixed platform environments

All Elite XL models provide outstanding cross-platform printing compatibility allowing the printer to be easily integrated into the most demanding workgroup environments. The Elite XL’s PostScript® Level 2 and PCL®5/HP-GL/2 interpreters (with TrueType and Type 1 font support) accept print jobs from Macintosh®, Windows™, MS-DOS®, and Unix® based computers.

WebAdmin® Remote Printer Management

WebAdmin is an innovative solution to remote printer management. Using a World Wide Web browser, you can monitor and control the status and configuration settings of any Elite XL printer on your Ethernet network.

Introduction

Multiple network solutions

In addition to Elite XL’s built-in AppleTalk software and interface, all Elite XL printers are shipped standard with Ethernet to allow connection on an Ethernet Network. The Elite XL printers are also shipped with EtherTalk, NetWare® and TCP/IP® protocols.

All ports active feature

All Elite XL’s support simultaneously active LocalTalk®, Centronics® Parallel, and Ethernet interfaces.

Superior halftone reproduction with AccuGray

Some Elite XL models incorporate GCC’s exclusive AccuGray® technology for PostScript printing. AccuGray is a sophisticated software algorithm that ensures that halftones are accurately printed, regardless of the line frequencies used.

SCSI interface

All Elite XL’s come standard with a built-in SCSI port for attachment of hard drives allowing additional font storage. All Elite XL printers may also be upgraded to allow for the installation of an internal hard drive.

Flexible paper handling

The Elite XL offers an excellent set of paper handling options and the software to effortlessly control them. The printer includes a 250-sheet Tabloid/A3 universal paper tray and an adjustable multipurpose feeder that provides an additional paper feed source for up to 50 sheets of paper, or 5 envelopes.

Low operational costs

Incorporating a low cost one-piece toner cartridge and an “Energy Star” compliant, low power consumption print engine, the Elite XL is an extremely cost-effective workgroup laser printer.

Full featured front panel display

The Elite XL includes a simple-to-understand front panel that makes it easy to configure the printer for your operating environment. The easy-to-read LCD display keeps you informed about the status of the printer at all times.

Fast and easy ordering of upgrades and consumables

Spare toner cartridges, lower paper tray upgrades, and interface cables are all just phone call away. Call your local GCC Distributor or GCC direct at 1-617-275-5800 or visit our Web Home page at http://www.gcctech.com.

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Quick Start

The following Quick Start procedures are intended for users who are experienced in the setup and configuration of network laser printers in the Macintosh and Windows (3.1) environments. If you are unsure about any of these steps, please skip this section and begin reading Chapter 1, “Setting up the Elite XL.”

Quick start Elite XL printer setup

1. Install the toner cartridge.

2. Insert paper into the paper tray and insert the paper tray into the printer.

3. Plug the AC power cord into the back of the Elite XL and then into a grounded AC outlet.

4. Connect the Elite XL to your network system or directly to your computer using the appropriate cables.

5. Switch on the Elite XL and the computer. After about one minute, the start page prints, the On Line LED on the

front panel of the printer is solid, and a message in the display window indicates that the Elite XL is ready for printing.

Quick Start Macintosh software configuration

1. Install the Elite XL Macintosh software for your Elite XL model, from the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM.

2. Use the Chooser to select a printer driver and the Elite XL printer name.

3. Use the Chooser’s Setup function (LaserWriter 8 only) to select the appropriate Elite XL PPD.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 on each Macintosh that will use the printer.

You are now set to print to the Elite XL from a Macintosh. Turn to Chapter 3, “Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh,” for more information.

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Quick Start IBM PC and compatible software configuration

1. Install the GCC Elite XL Windows driver for your Elite XL model, from the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM.

2. Select the Elite XL as the default printer.

3. Assign the printer to the appropriate (LPT#, COM#) printer port.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 on each PC that will use the printer.

The Elite XL is now set to print from an IBM PC or compatible. Turn to Chapter 4, “Using the Elite XL with a PC,” for more information.

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Chapter

Unpacking the printer

Setting up the Elite XL

In addition to the printer, the Elite XL box contains the following items:

Cleaning Paper

1) Set Cleaning Paper with its face down in a cassette.

2) Start print.

Toner cartridge (in box)

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Cleaning page

Bitstream fonts

AC power cord

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Universal paper tray

Multipurpose feeder extension

Elite™XL 808

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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Configuration page

Elite XL CD-ROM

IMPORTANT: Save all packing materials and shipping boxes in case you ever

need to transport the printer and toner cartridge.

In addition to the contents of the Elite XL box, you will need the appropriate cables to connect your computer to the printer. The Elite XL offers LocalTalk, serial (RS-422), and Centronics (parallel) interfaces as standard. Ethernet is also standard on all Elite XL models.

To unpack the Elite XL:

1. Remove the Universal paper tray and the software and documentation package from the shipping box.

2. Remove the two pieces of packing foam from the top of the printer.

3. Lift the printer out of the box and place it on a flat surface.

4. Remove the plastic bag surrounding the printer.

5. Remove the plastic and cardboard surrounding the universal paper tray.

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The Elite XL Configuration Page

Each Elite XL package includes a Configuration Page. It was printed on your printer, at GCC’s manufacturing facility, prior to shipment. The configuration page displays the software and hardware versions of the printer, factory default settings, and the hardware configuration of your Elite XL. The page shown below is a facsimile, it does not represent a configuration page for a specific Elite XL model. However, most of the items shown will be on your Configuration Page.

The model number of your printer will appear here.

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Configuration Page

Printer Information

Language: English AppleTalk Name: Elite XL Page Count: 20 RAM Installed: 12MB Hard Disk: No disk OS Version: 2.3 PostScript Level 2 Version: 2.3 ROM Version: 2.3 H/W Version: 1.0 Serial Number: 45200059BHN

Interfaces

8-pin Serial: LocalTalk RS422 Serial (Inactive)

Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None

Flow Control: Xon/Xoff Parallel Port (Active) GCIO Card (Active)

Card Installed: GCIO Enet 1.0

Ethernet Address: 00:C0:B0:02:09:6B

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Paper Handling

Default Source: Tray 1 Paper Group: U.S. Default Size: Letter Jam Recovery: Disabled Paper Reserve: Enabled MPFeeder Orientation: Long-Edge Feed Paper Thickness: Normal Manual Feed Timeout: 300 Seconds Energy Save: 15 Minutes

Emulations

PS/PCL Sensing: PostScript Only

Port Emulation

Parallel Port: Auto Switch RS422 Port: Auto Switch LocalTalk Port: Auto Switch EtherTalk Port: Auto Switch

PostScript

Default Resolution: 800 AccuGray: Disabled Job Cancel: Enabled Start Page: Disabled Wait Timeout: 120 Seconds

PCL

Resolution: 300 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

For more information or the dealer nearest you, contact:

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Tel: (44) 81-569-4030, Fax: (44) 81-577-5072

GERMANY Vertriesburo Deutschland, Hahnbuschweg 2-4, 24147 Klausdorf, Germany, Tel. Sales: 0431-79-97-610+611, Technical Support: (49) 79 97 620 + 621, Fax: (49) 0431 79 97 666

The GCC Technologies logo is a registered trademark of GCC Technologies, Inc. Elite is a trademark of GCC Technologies, Inc. PhoenixPage and the PhoenixPage logo are trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. registered in the U.S.A. LocalTalk is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Incorporated. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

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Choosing a location for the printer

Place the Elite XL 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 place objects on top of the printer. Do not obstruct the fan vent located on the right side of the printer. Keep the printer away from areas where ammonia fumes and excessive dust are present, and do not use ammonia-based cleaners near the printer.

Place the printer with enough space (at least 12.5 inches) in front of it to allow for the extension of the multipurpose feeder.

Choosing a location for the printer

230mm

(9 inches)

50mm

(2 inches)

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200mm (8 inches) minimum overhead clearance.

On Line Comm Paper Service

Manual

On Line

Feed

Enter

Cancel

Form Feed

Reset

Continue

180mm

(7 inches)

320mm

(12.5 inches)

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Installing or replacing a toner cartridge

The toner cartridge contains powdered ink, called toner, that the printer uses to form images on paper. The cartridge also contains a light sensitive imaging drum that is covered by a protective flap. Do not lift the flap when handling the cartridge.

Each toner cartridge box also includes a Cleaning Page that is used to clean the printer’s fusing roller. Instructions for using the cleaning paper are detailed later in this section.

Important toner cartridge reordering note: If you are using an 8 ppm Elite XL

model, use either part number AC15246 or AC15616 when reordering toner. If you are using a 16 ppm Elite XL model, use only part number AC15616 when reordering toner. (See page J-1 for ordering information.)

To install or replace a toner cartridge:

1. Close the multipurpose feeder.

See page 1-12 for information about the multipurpose feeder.

2. Open the printer access door.

Press the release button on the front of the printer and pull the access door forward. If you are installing a cartridge for the first time, go to step

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Release button

Printer access door

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Installing or replacing a toner cartridge

3. If you are replacing a cartridge, remove the empty cartridge and discard it.

Grasp the yellow handle on each end of the toner cartridge and pull the cartridge straight out.

4. Remove the protective sheet from the toner cartridge.

The toner cartridge is shipped with a protective paper sheet inserted between its rollers. Remove the sheet by pulling it downwards. Do not remove the sheet by pulling it upwards. This will lift the protective flap, allowing light into the cartridge which could cause damage to the photosensitive drum.

NOTICE

Before inserting

the toner cartridge

in the printer,

ACHTUNG

detach the tape

and pull this sheet

out in the direction

Bevor Sie die

indicated.

tonerkartusche in

den Drucker

AVERTISSEMENT

einsetzen, lösen

Sie das Band und

ziehen das Blatt in

Décoller le ruban

die angegebene

et retirer cette

Richtung heraus.

feuille dans la

direction indiquée

avant d’insérter la

cartouche toner

dans l’imprimante.

Protective flap, do not lift

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5. Distribute the toner.

Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently shake it back and forth a few times, to distribute the toner evenly through the cartridge.

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6. Remove the toner seal tape from the toner cartridge.

Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface with the yellow handles facing you. Pull the green tab straight out from the right side of the cartridge, removing the attached toner seal completely.

Yellow handles

Printer access door

Installing or replacing a toner cartridge

7. Insert the toner cartridge into the printer.

Hold the cartridge by the yellow handles. Slowly lower the cartridge into the printer, lining up the tabs on the sides of the cartridge with the channels inside the printer. The channels are identified by arrows in the printer.

Yellow Handles

Tab

Channel

8. Close the printer access door.

Using the Cleaning Paper

The cleaning paper removes any buildup of toner on the rollers inside the printer. If you are installing a toner cartridge into a new printer for the first time you will not need to use the cleaning paper. However, you should use the cleaning paper after all subsequent toner cartridge replacements.

Cleaning Paper

1) Set Cleaning Paper with its face down in a cassette.

2) Start print.

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To use the cleaning paper:

1. Switch on the printer.

2. Open the multipurpose feeder.

The multipurpose feeder folds down to a 45º angle.

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3. Place the cleaning paper into the multipurpose feeder.

The cleaning paper should be placed face-up and with the arrow facing in to the printer.

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Cleaning Page

1) Set Cleaning Paper with its face down in a cassette.

2) Start print.

Adjusting print density

4. Press the On Line key.

The On Line key is on the printer’s front panel. After you press the key, the display window should read “Off Line”.

5. Press the Form Feed key.

In a few moments the printer will draw in the cleaning paper and then output it into the paper output tray on top of the printer. You can discard the cleaning paper. The cleaning paper should not be reused.

Toner cartridge life

A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 7,000 “normal” Letter or A4 size pages. A “normal page” is defined as a page containing text and/ or graphics covering about 5% of the surface printed with the Print Density Dial set to the normal position. Larger pages, pages containing denser text and graphics, or setting the Print Density to darker levels will lower the average pages-per-cartridge. (See the following section for information about the Print Density Dial.)

Low toner sensor

The Elite XL contains a low toner sensor that will cause a low toner warning message to be displayed on the Elite XL front panel display window. When the warning is displayed, there is approximately enough toner left to print 70 “normal” pages.

Adjusting print density

You can control the darkness of a printed image by using the print density control dial located on the back of the printer. With the notch on the dial pointing straight up, the print density is set to “normal”; turn the dial to the right to darken the image or to the left to lighten the image.

“Normal” density position

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Using the Tabloid/A3 Universal paper tray

All models of the Elite XL come standard with a Tabloid/A3 Universal paper tray that can hold 250 sheets of 20 lb copier-type paper up to 11.69 x 17 inches long.

Examine the paper tray to familiarize yourself with its components and adjustments. To ensure proper paper feeding, the paper tray has guides that need to be adjusted to match the width and length of the paper that is loaded into the tray.

Tray cover

Front of paper tray

Slide the stack of paper The paper width guide is adjusted by moving The paper length guide is underneath the two metal the blue plastic guide in or out. adjusted by pressing the blue brackets at the front of arrow tabs together and the paper tray. moving the guide forward

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Note: Some smaller paper sizes will not align under

the metal brackets (A). When loading small paper sizes, center the stack using the paper width guide (B).

or back.

Using the T abloid/A3 Univer sal paper tray

The Universal paper tray can handle the following paper sizes and orientations: Letter (SEF*), (LEF) A3 (SEF)

Legal (SEF) A4 (SEF**), (LEF) Legal 13˝ (SEF) A5 (LEF**) Tabloid/Ledger (SEF) B4 (SEF) Statement (LEF*) B5 (LEF**) Executive (LEF*)

SEF = short edge feed * US Paper Group (see page 2-6) LEF = long edge feed **International Paper Group (see page 2-6)

The Universal paper tray can also handle the following alternate media: Transparencies Letter/A4 (50 sheets maximum)

Label stock Letter/A4 (10 sheets maximum)

See Appendixes A and B for paper specifications and more information about using other types of paper and media with the printer.

To load the paper tray:

1. Retract the paper guides.

Squeeze the paper length guide (C) and move it to the back of the tray. Slide the paper width guide (B) out to its widest position.

2. Insert paper into the tray.

Fan the paper before inserting it into the tray. Insert one end of the stack of paper underneath the two corner brackets (A) at the front end of the paper tray (see note at the bottom of the previous page), and then lower the other end of the stack into the tray. Letterhead should be inserted face up with the top edge at the front of the paper tray for short-edge-feed. For long-edge feed, the top edge of the letterhead should face left.

3. Adjust the paper guides.

Adjust the paper width guide so that the rails touch the edges of the paper. Adjust the paper length guide so that it rests in the labeled notch corresponding to the paper size that is loaded.

Note: If you are using the optional envelope tray, move the paper length guide to the notch (labeled or

unlabeled) that corresponds to the length of your envelope. Insert envelopes with the flap down, and with the top edge aligned with the left side of the paper tray.

4. Insert the paper tray into the printer.

The paper tray inserted directly into the Elite XL’s built-in tray slot is always referred to as Tray 1 in both Macintosh and PC printing software menus and dialog boxes.

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Using the multipurpose feeder

The multipurpose feeder holds up to 50 sheets of 20 lb. copier-type paper, 5 envelopes, 30 transparencies, 30 sheets of label stock or 25 postcards. The multipurpose feeder can also be used to manually feed single sheets of paper or other media. The multipurpose feeder can handle the following paper sizes:

Letter (SEF, LEF) A3 (SEF) Legal (SEF) A4 (SEF, LEF) Legal 13˝ (SEF) A5 (LEF) Tabloid/Ledger (SEF) B4 (SEF) Statement (LEF) B5 (LEF) Executive (LEF) Postcard (SEF)

The multi purpose feeder also supports printing to the following oversized pages (SEF):

NOTE: Please see the informa-

tion in the Elite XL release notes pertaining to oversized printing.

Super “B” or 11.69 x 17.32 inches (297 x 440 mm) 12” x 20” (297 x 490 mm) 12” x 21” (304.8 x 533.4 mm) (Elite XL1208S only)

The multipurpose feeder can handle the following envelope sizes: Commercial #10 (Comm. #10) Monarch DL C5

To use the multipurpose feeder:

1. Open the multipurpose feeder.

The multipurpose feeder folds down to a 45º angle.

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Slide the guides so that they match the width of the paper you are using.

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Insert letterhead face down with the top edge entering the printer first, for short edge feed; for long edge feed, the top of the page should face left. Insert envelopes (use short edge feed) with the flap up and the top edge on the left as you face the front of the printer.

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Installing the multipurpose feeder extension plate

The Elite XL comes with an extension plate for the multipurpose feeder. The extension plate should be used if you plan to output multiple sheets of Legal, Tabloid, A3, or B4 size paper.

To install the multipurpose feeder extension:

1. Open the multipurpose feeder.

Refer to the illustration on page 1-12.

2. Pull out the multipurpose feeder tray extension.

Refer to the illustration on page 1-13.

3. Examine the extension plate.

The extension plate slides into the multipurpose feeder tray extension and is held in place at two points: the hook (A), protruding from the bottom of the extension plate, slips under the multipurpose feeder tray extension, and a small tab (B) slips into the slot and under the main section of the multipurpose feeder.

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4. Attach the extension plate.

Grasp the extension plate at the back and slide it onto the multipurpose feeder tray extension so that the small tab slides along the slot and under the main section of the multipurpose feeder (Fig. 1). The hook should slip under the front edge of the feeder tray extension (Fig. 2).

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Multipurpose feeder (extension tray)

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Opening the paper output tray

After pages are printed, they are deposited into the output tray on top of the printer. The Elite XL paper output tray can efficiently handle paper sizes up to 12 inches long. For longer paper the tray can be extended.

The output tray extension used on the 8ppm Elite XL printers differs slightly from the one used on 16ppm printers:

• 8ppm – The output tray has two folding extensions.

• 16ppm – The output tray has one two-position extension.

To open the output tray extensions:

1. Open the first output tray extension.

8ppm printers – Press down on the back edge of

the extension. This will cause the front edge of the extension to flip upwards allowing you rotate it to its fully open position.

In this position, the output tray can efficiently handle paper sizes up to 15.5 inches long.

16ppm printers – Grasp the back edge of the output tray extension and pull it outwards to the first position, marked B4 on the left-edge. You will feel a slight “bump” as the retaining tabs on the underside of the tray pass over the edge of the printer’s housing. The tabs keep the extension tray from slipping backwards.

In this position, the output tray can efficiently handle paper sizes up to 15.5 inches long.

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2. Open the second output tray extension.

8ppm printers – Grasp the “hooked” part of the

second tray extension and pull the second extension out.

In this position the output tray can efficiently handle pages up to 18.75 inches long.

Opening the paper output tray

16ppm printers – Grasp the back edge of the output tray extension and pull it outwards to the first position, marked A3 on the left-edge. You will feel a slight “bump” as the retaining tabs on the underside of the tray pass over the edge of the printer’s housing. The tabs keep the extension tray from slipping backwards.

In this position the output tray can efficiently handle pages up to 18.75 inches long.

Tray full sensor

Elite XL 16ppm printers include a “tray full” sensor that halts printing when the paper output tray is full. To continue printing, remove the stack of paper from the tray.

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Connecting power to the Elite XL

The printer must be plugged into a grounded AC outlet (15 Amp) using the power cord provided with the printer. Plug the power cord into the socket located on the back of the printer then plug the cord into the wall outlet. Switch on the printer using the OFF/ON switch located on the left side of the printer. Do not defeat the safety of the three-prong plug. A defective three-prong plug presents a serious shock hazard. If your outlet is not a grounding-type AC outlet, have a licensed electrician replace the socket. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Be careful when plugging and unplugging the printer.

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Elite XL interface connections

All Elite XL models include LocalTalk, RS-422 serial, and Centronics parallel interfaces; the LocalTalk and RS-422 serial interfaces share the

same 8-pin mini-DIN port. Also, all models include an Ethernet interface .

With the Elite XL’s all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simultaneously active, which means you can print through more than one interface at a time. This feature works automatically without having to manually select a port.

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The SCSI interface (A) is not used for communication between the printer and computers. The SCSI interface is for adding an external hard disk for font storage. See page 5-10 for more information about the SCSI interface.

The 8-pin DIN connector (

) can be used as either an RS-422 serial

interface or a LocalTalk network interface.

The Centronics (parallel) interface (

) is the most common interface for

connecting a printer to a PC. While this interface enables communication to travel in only one direction (from computer to printer), communication is faster than the RS-422 serial interface.

The Ethernet network interface (D) is used to connect the printer to an Ethernet network running the EtherTalk network protocol. The interface contains two connectors: a BNC connector (right) for connecting to 10BASE-2 networks and an RJ-45 connector (left) for connecting to 10BASE-T networks.

Note: Some interfaces have specific settings that must be selected through the front

panel of the printer in the Interfaces submenu. See page 2-10 for more information about interface settings.

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LocalTalk connection

The Elite XL works with all AppleTalk-compatible networks. It connects to an AppleTalk network using the LocalTalk cable system. GCC Technologies offers the LocalTalk-compatible PhoneNET Connector Kit (pictured below). See Appendix J, “Ordering information.”

Connector box

Terminator

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.

When connecting equipment to the LocalTalk network, follow these guidelines:

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• Do not have unattached cables; each cable must be attached at

both ends.

• Do not create the network as a circle; it needs a beginning and an

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• Do not string LocalTalk cables through walls or suspended

ceilings unless fed through metal conduit. These cables are PVC coated and are designed to run along baseboards and around furniture.

For more information regarding the LocalTalk/AppleTalk network system, please see Apple’s documentation provided with your Macintosh.

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Plugging in the LocalTalk cables

A LocalTalk cable kit consists of one connector box, one LocalTalk cable, and some terminating resistors. Remember, you will need two kits.

To plug in LocalTalk cables:

1. Switch off the printer.

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

The printer’s LocalTalk connector is the third connector from the right in the row of interface connectors on the back of the printer.

3. Connect one LocalTalk connector box to the printer port on the Macintosh.

The printer port is on the back of the Macintosh, it is identified by an icon of a printer.

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); keep the other cable as a spare.

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 additional instructions.

6. Switch on the printer.

7. Verify the printer’s LocalTalk setting.

The 8-pin serial submenu, accessed from the printer’s front panel, should be set to LocalTalk. LocalTalk is the factory default, so you should not need to change the setting. See page 2-10 for information on the 8-pin serial submenu.

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Centronics (parallel) connection

The Centronics parallel connection between the Elite XL and a PC requires a standard 36-pin Centronics cable. The length of a Centronics cable is limited to approximately 12 feet. This interface offers the fastest communication between a PC and the printer (unless the PC and printer support Ethernet).

To connect via the Centronics (parallel) interface:

1. Switch off the printer and the PC.

2. Plug the Centronics cable into the printer.

The Centronics connector is the right-most connector in the row of interface connectors on the back of the printer. Connect the 36pin end of the Centronics (parallel) cable into this connector. Fasten the clips onto the cable to secure it into place.

Note: Since PCs are often configured differently, please refer to your

computer manual for information on the Centronics (parallel) port.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the port on the PC.

4. Switch on the printer.

5. Switch on the PC.

Note: In order to send PostScript jobs that use Binary Communications Protocol to the

Elite XL Parallel port, the port must set to PostScript only. If it is set to Auto switch, the PostScript Binary Communications Protocol will be interpreted as PCL and your document will not print properly. (See page 2-7 for information on configuring the port.)

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Serial connections

Serial communications between a PC and the Elite XL can be accomplished through an RS-422 connection. 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 RS-422 interface allows a cable length of up to 300 feet.

To connect via the serial interface:

1. Switch off the printer and the PC.

2. Plug the serial cable into the printer.

The printer’s RS-422 connector is the third connector from the right in the row of interface connectors on the back of the printer.

3. Plug the other end of the serial cable into a serial port on the PC.

Note: Since PCs are often configured differently, please refer to your

computer manual for information on the serial port.

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4. Switch on the printer and the printer.

5. Switch on the PC

6. Set the printer for Serial communication.

The 8-pin serial submenu, accessed from printer’s front panel, should be set to RS422. LocalTalk is the factory default, so you will need to change the setting. See page 2-4 for instructions on using the front panel menu system and page 2-10 for information about the 8-pin serial submenu.

7. 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. See page 2-10 for more information about configuring the serial interface.

Note: In order to send PostScript jobs that use Binary Communications Protocol to the Elite

XL RS-422 port, the port must set to PostScript only. If it is set to Auto switch, the PostScript Binary Communications Protocol will be interpreted as PCL and your document will not print properly. (See page 2-7 for information on configuring the port.)

Ethernet network connection

Note: Please refer to

your Ethernet hub documentation for more information about setting up the network.

Elite XL’s that include an Ethernet network interface card can print over Ethernet networks that use the EtherTalk network protocol. EtherTalk is Apple’s name for the AppleTalk network protocol running over Ethernet cabling. (Note: The Elite XL Ethernet network interface is available as a user-installable option for models that do not come with it standard. See page I-1.)

The Ethernet cabling system provides faster and more reliable communications than the LocalTalk cabling system. The XL Ethernet interface has connectors for two types of Ethernet cables: 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2.

The following sections provide information about the different methods for connecting the Elite XL to your Ethernet network.

10BASE-T (Unshielded Twisted-Pair or UTP) network connection

The Elite XL connects to 10BASE-T Ethernet via the 10BASE-T (RJ-45) connector on the network card. The cabling used is Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP). A UTP cable consists of four individually twisted pairs of insulated wire that are surrounded by only the outside shell of the cable. Nodes (computers, printers, etc.) on a network using UTP cabling must be connected to a hub in a star topology. Multiple hubs may be connected to each other linearly (using an RG-58 coax backbone) or hierarchically with additional UTP cables, depending on the type of hub.

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10BASE-2 (RG-58, Thin Coax, or Thinnet) network connection

The Elite XL connects to 10BASE-2 Ethernet via the 10BASE-2 (BNC) connector on the network card. The cabling used is called RG-58 or Thin Coax. RG-58 is a type of coaxial cable consisting of a wire surrounded by insulation and a cylindrical conductor.

A 10BASE-2 network must be connected in a line as opposed to a loop, using RG58 cable to connect one node to the next. There can be up to 30 nodes, and there must also be a 50 ohm terminator at each end of the line. The following illustration shows the Elite XL connected to Thin Coax cabling along with the two adjacent nodes.

Elite XL with a BNC “T” connector attached directly to the Ethernet 10BASE-2 connector.

AppleTalk-capable computer with 10BASE-2 network card.

Place a 50 ohm terminator here if the printer is the last node on the network.

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AppleTalk-capable computer with Apple Attachment Unit Interface (AAUI) port.

BNC “T” connector

RG-58 coaxial cable

Note: When attaching devices with RG-58 cable, do not be tempted to place a piece of

cable between the BNC “T” connector and the BNC connector on the back of the printer or computer in order to facilitate the connection. Forming a connection in this manner can cause communication problems.

AAUI to Thin Coax media adapter/transceiver (self-terminating).

Direct Ethernet connection

Because of the increasing availability of Ethernet in personal computers, the possibility of the Elite XL being “directly” networked to a single computer is becoming more common.

Important: When connecting the Elite XL directly to a computer (either

Macintosh or IBM PC and compatibles) with Ethernet we strongly recommend that you use the 10BASE-2 connection introduced on the previous page.

Direct Ethernet connection options

In most cases, the Elite XL will be connected to a Macintosh. Some third-party EtherTalk networking cards for IBM PCs and compatibles, containing the connector types detailed in the following sections, are also available. When using these cards, be sure to refer to the documentation included with them before proceeding with the following procedures.

Option 1 - Apple Attachment Unit Interface (AAUI)

The AAUI interface is the standard connector used by Apple in Macintoshes that have Ethernet built-in at the factory. Third-party Macintosh Ethernet cards may also incorporate an AAUI connector.

Direct Ethernet connection

Items needed: Computer with Ethernet and AAUI port 1 AAUI to Thin Coax media adapter (also called a transceiver) 1 BNC “T” connector 1 50 ohm terminator 1 length (at least 6 feet long) of RG-58 coaxial cable

To connect the Elite XL to a computer with an AAUI port:

(Refer to the illustration on the following page.)

1. Turn off the computer and printer.

2. Attach the BNC “T” connector to the BNC connector on the Elite XL.

3. Attach a 50 ohm terminator to one side of the “T” connector.

4. Connect the AAUI connector of the media adapter to the AAUI port on your computer.

5. Attach one end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to the unterminated side of the BNC “T” connector on the printer.

6. Attach the other end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to one of the BNC connectors on the media adapter.

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Terminator (see step 3)

BNC “T” connector (see step 2)

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Option 2 - BNC to BNC connection

This connection option specifies a BNC (10BASE-2) connector on the EtherTalk network card installed in the computer (Macintosh or IBM PC and compatibles).

Items needed: Computer with EtherTalk and BNC connector 2 BNC “T” connectors 2 50 ohm terminators 1 length (at least 6 feet long) of RG-58 coaxial cable

Direct Ethernet connection

To connect the Elite XL to a computer with a BNC connector:

1. Switch off the computer and printer.

2. Attach one of the BNC “T” connectors to the BNC connector on the Elite XL.

3. Attach the second BNC “T” connector to the BNC connector on the computer.

4. Attach a terminator to one side of each of the BNC “T” connectors.

5. Attach one end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to the unterminated side of the BNC “T” connector on the printer.

6. Attach the other end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to the unterminated side of the BNC “T” connector on the computer.

50 ohm Terminator (see step 4)

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RG-58 cable (see steps 5,6)

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Configuring the Macintosh EtherTalk software

In order for print data to be transmitted to the Elite XL via Ethernet, the Macintosh needs to be configured for communication over Ethernet.

To configure the Macintosh for Ethernet communication:

1. Select Control Panels from the Apple ( ) menu.

The Control Panels folder appears.

2. Double-click the Network control panel. The Network control panel appears displaying network

protocol options.

Note: You must select the

EtherTalk Phase 2 icon (two arrows pointing in each direction or two arrowheads connected by a dotted line) as opposed to EtherTalk Phase 1 (one arrow pointing in each direction).

3. Click EtherTalk. Depending on the type of EtherTalk hardware installed in

your Macintosh, the correct EtherTalk (Phase 2) icon will look like one of the following:

4. Close the Network control panel.

Configuring IBM-PC and compatible software

Please refer to your network card, network software, and Windows documentation for configuration instructions.

Network card status LEDs

There are three yellow light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) inset into the face plate of the Elite XL rear bezel. The right LED is lit continuously when a valid Thin Coax (10BASE-2) connection is established. The left LED is lit continuously when a valid UTP (10BASE-T) connection is established.

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The Elite XL front panel includes an LCD display window, four LEDs that show the status of the printer at all times, and eight keys that enable you to access information about the printer or adjust specific printer functions.

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Front panel (LCD) display window

The LCD display window reports on the current status of the printer. When the printer is not printing, the printer’s AppleTalk name and “Ready” appear in the display window. The display window also displays the Elite XL menus and submenus. See “The Elite XL menu system” beginning on page 2-5 for more information.

Front panel status LEDs

The front panel status LEDs indicate the following:

On Line LED

The On Line LED is solid when the Elite XL is ready to receive data and print. When the printer is first turned on the On Line LED will flash, indicating that the printer is initializing.

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Cancel Reset

Function Keys

Comm (Communication) LED

When the Comm LED flashes, one of the Elite XL’s interface ports is receiving or transmitting data.

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On Line key

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Paper LED

The Paper LED is solid when the printer is either out of paper, the wrong size paper is loaded in the paper tray, or the printer is waiting for paper to be inserted because of a manual feed request. A message in the LCD display window indicates which of the three situations is occurring.

Service LED

When the Service LED is solid, the printer is in need of service by GCC authorized service personnel. A flashing Service LED indicates that you need to perform some type of simple service procedure in order to continue printing. Typical service indicated by a flashing Service LED may include clearing a paper jam or inserting (or reinserting) a toner cartridge. Messages appear in the LCD display, in the case of either a flashing or a solid LED, indicating the problem. For more information, see “Front panel messages” starting on page 6-8.

The On Line key is used to set the printer either on line or off line. If you want to access the front panel menu system, the printer must be placed off line. Press the On Line key to place the printer off line. After accessing the menu system, press the On Line key to place the printer back on line.

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When the On Line key is pressed while a print job is processing, the On Line LED flashes to indicate that the printer will go off line after printing the current job and any jobs waiting at the printer’s other interfaces.

Manual Feed key

The Manual Feed key has two functions:

• When manual feed is selected as the paper source for your document.

In this instance, the printer can be thought of as being reserved so that you can insert paper or other media (transparency film) into the multipurpose feeder. After sending a manual feed print job to the printer, a message requesting paper appears in the display window. Insert the paper into the multipurpose feeder and press the Manual

Feed key.

• When a front panel message requests a paper size that is not loaded into the printer.

If a print job has been processed and the required paper size (i.e., the paper size selected in the document) is not currently loaded in the paper tray(s),

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the front panel LCD window will display a request for the required size of paper to be inserted into a paper tray. The request can be serviced by placing paper into the multipurpose feeder and pressing the Manual Feed key.

See page 3-24 (Macintosh) and 4-5 (Windows) for more information on manual feed printing.

Form Feed/Continue key

The Form Feed/Continue key has three functions:

• Supplies Form Feed command (when necessary) for PCL5 print jobs.

Some applications send all the data for a PCL 5 job to the printer, except for the command that tells the printer to feed paper. Press the On Line key (the On Line LED begins to flash indicating that the printer is waiting to go off line) and then press the Form Feed/Continue key to print the PCL 5 job.

• Overrides paper size and manual feed requests.

The Form Feed/Continue key can be used to override a paper size (as specified by the paper size selected in a document) request or a Manual Feed request. Overriding a paper size request enables you to print on the size of paper that is currently loaded in Tray 1. For example, if you have selected A4 paper for the document, but there is Letter paper in the Tray 1, a message will appear in the display window requesting that you insert A4 paper; press the Form Feed/Continue key to override the message and print on the Letter size paper in Tray 1. Similarly, pressing the Form Feed/Continue key when a Manual Feed request is showing in the display window will cause paper to be drawn from Tray 1.

• Used for the cleaning procedure.

After replacing a toner cartridge, the Form Feed/Continue key is used to draw the Cleaning Paper through the printer. The printer must be Off line for this Form Feed function to work. (See page 1-7 for more information on the cleaning procedure.)

Cancel/Reset key

The Cancel/Reset key has two functions:

• Cancelling a PostScript job that is either processing or waiting to print.

To cancel printing, press the On Line key and then hold the Reset key for three seconds. “Cancelling job” appears in the display window verifying that the print job is being cancelled.

Note: In order to use the Cancel/Reset key to cancel PostScript jobs, the Job Cancel

submenu must be set to Enabled (see page 2-8 for more information about the Job Cancel submenu).

• Resetting the front panel menu and submenu settings to the factory settings.

Menu and submenu settings can be reset to the factory default values (as originally shipped with the printer) either all at once or individually.

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• To reset all menus and submenus to the factory settings.

Press the On Line key to set the printer off line and then hold down the Reset key for five seconds.

• To reset an individual menu or submenu(s) to the factory settings.

Cycle through the menu system to the submenu or individual submenu setting that you wish to reset and hold down the Cancel/Reset key for five seconds.

Note: Anytime you are cancelling more than one setting, a message will appear

prompting you to press Cancel or Enter; press the Cancel/Reset key to cancel the reset operation or press the Enter key to continue the reset operation.

Menu key

The Menu key enables access to the Elite XL menu system. To access the menu system, the printer must be off line. To take the printer off line, press the On Line key.

The menu system is organized into a series of main menus and submenus which contain option settings for configuring various printer functions or information about current settings.

To navigate the front panel menu system:

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Press the Menu key to cycle through the nine main menus. If a main menu has submenus, “Press Enter…” appears in the display

window. Press the Enter key to access the submenus, and then press the Menu key repeatedly to cycle through the submenus.

Press the On Line key at any time to exit the menu system and place the printer on line.

See “The Elite XL menu system” starting on page 2-5 for a functional description of each menu and submenu.

Enter key

The Enter key has three functions:

• Accessing submenus.

“Press Enter…” appears in the display window to prompt you to press the Enter key to access a submenu(s).

• Saving changes to a main menu or submenu settings.

After making a change to a main menu setting or submenu setting, press the Enter key to save the new setting. An asterisk (*) will appear in the display window to the right of the setting to verify the selection.

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1. Language

The Elite XL menu system

• Identifying the current printing interface.

When the Elite XL is processing (Comm LED flashing) a job, pressing the Enter key will cause the name of the interface port through which data is being received to be displayed in the LCD display window.

The + and – keys are only active when the printer is off line. Use the + and – keys to cycle through main menu and submenu settings.

The menu system consists of nine main menus. Some main menus contain submenus. Some menus are informational only, while others enable you to change settings. (Factory default settings are printed in bold text in the following

menu descriptions.)

Reminder: Press the Enter key to save a new setting. An asterisk will appear next

new setting confirming your selection.

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The Language menu determines the language displayed in the display window. The settings are: English, Français and Deutsch.

2. Print Help Page

The Help Page menu enables you to print a chart of the Elite XL menu system. Press the Enter key to print the flow chart. The Help Page menu is not available when the PS/PCL Sensing submenu item is set to PCL Only (see page 2-7).

3. Print (1) Sample Page(s)

The Print (1) Sample Page(s) menu option enables you to print a sample page displaying the ability of the Elite XL to reproduce various graphic formats and typographic styles and sizes. The printer is set to print one demo page. Press the +/– key to increase or decrease the number of sample pages you want to print. Press the Enter key to print the demo page(s). The Print Sample Page(s) menu is not available when the PS/PCL Sensing submenu item is set to PCL Only (see page 2-7).

4. Printer Info

The Printer Info menu consists of nine informational submenu items. Press the Enter key to access the submenu items:

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• AppleTalk Name: displays the AppleTalk name of the printer.

• Page Count: displays the total number of pages printed.

• RAM Installed: displays the amount of RAM in the printer

• Ethernet Address: displays an Ethernet address

• OS Version: displays the version of the printer’s operating

system.

• PS Version: displays the version of the PostScript interpreter

if PostScript is enabled in the PS/PCL Sensing menu.

• PCL Version: displays the version of PCL software if PCL is

enabled in the PCL/Sensing menu.

• ROM Version: displays the version of ROM in the printer.

• H/W Version: displays the version of hardware in the printer.

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5. Paper Handling — Press the Enter key to access the 8 paper handling submenus

Submenu Description Settings Notes

Default Source

Paper Group Determines the page

Default Size Determines the “expected” paper

Jam Recovery Determines how the printer

Paper Reserve Determines whether the printer

MPFeeder Orient

Determines from which tray paper is drawn if the print job does not specify a paper tray.

sizes/orientations that the Universal Tabloid/A3 paper tray can handle.

size to print whenever a print job does not specify a paper size.

handles a paper jam.

will draw paper from another paper tray if the selected paper tray is empty or has the wrong size paper. (The reserve paper tray must contain the same size paper.)

Set the expected paper orientation for the multipurpose feeder.

Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, MPFeeder (multipurpose feeder), and Manual Feed.

U.S. and International. (220 volt printers ship set to International.)

Letter, Legal, Legal 13˝, Tabloid, Statement, Executive, A3, A4, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, Postcard, Comm. #10 env., Monarch env., DL env., C5 env.,

Disabled and Enabled. The printing process is somewhat

Enabled and Disabled. If enabled, the Elite XL prints

Long-edge feed and Short-edge feed.

See page 1-11 for Paper Group specifications.

If U.S. Paper Group is selected and the Default Source is Tray 1, 2, or 3, then A5 and JIS B5 will not appear. If International Paper Group is selected and Default Source is Tray 1, 2, or 3, then Statement and Executive will not appear.

faster when Jam Recovery is set to Disabled.

from another paper tray when the paper tray specified by the print job is empty or has the wrong size paper. If Disabled is selected, the printer displays a message to load a paper tray.

This submenu applies to paper sizes that can be loaded into the multipurpose feeder in either orientation. (See page 1-12.)

Paper Thickness

Manual Feed Timeout

Improves print quality when printing on heavy paper.

Determines how long the printer will maintain a manual feed request

Normal and Thick. Set the submenu to Thick when

printing on stock heavier than normal letter weight.

The printer automatically uses the Thick setting when printing from an envelope tray or if postcards or envelopes are printed from the multipurpose feeder.

Range from 30-600 seconds, in 30-second increments and Never Timeout. The default is 300 seconds (5 minutes).

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6. Emulations_— Press the Enter key to access the four Emulations submenus. Three of these

submenus,Port Emulations, PostScript, and PCL, contain additional submenus. See note below.

Submenu Description Settings Notes

PS/PCL Sensing

Port Emulations

(5 submenus)

Parallel Determines if the Parallel port

RS422 Port

LocalTalk Port

Determines if the printer will automatically switch between PostScript and PCL emulations; or print only PostScript or only PCL print jobs.

will automatically switch between PostScript and PCL emulations, or accept only PostScript or only PCL print jobs.

Determines whether the RS422 serial port will automatically switch between PostScript and PCL emulations, or accept only PostScript or PCL print jobs.

Determines whether the LocalTalk port will automatically switch between PostScript and PCL emulations, or accept only PostScript or only PCL print jobs.

Auto switch, PostScript only, and PCL only

To print PCL jobs, the factory setting (PostScript only) must be set to either Auto Switch or PCL only. See Note below.

If you change the PS/PCL Sensing submenu option, you must switch the printer off and back on, in order to for the new option setting to be used.

The Port Emulations submenu will only appear when PS/PCL Sensing is set to Auto switch.

See Note below.

See note below.

EtherTalk Port

Determines if the EtherTalk port will automatically switch between PostScript and PCL emulations, or accept only PostScript or PCL print jobs.

Auto switch, PostScript only, and PCL only

This submenu will only appear when the optional GCIO Ethernet networking card is installed in the printe. See Note below.

Note: The Elite XL’s auto-sensing and auto-switching features enable the printer to automatically sense and switch

between a PostScript print job and a PCL print job. If you print using both PostScript and PCL, set the PS/PCL Sensing submenu to Auto switch. If PS/PCL Sensing is set to Auto switch, you can then set each interface port to either Auto switch, PostScript only, or PCL only. Setting each interface port independently enables the printer to better distinguish among PostScript and PCL print jobs. When PostScript and PCL are simultaneously active, available memory is significantly less than when PS/PCL Sensing is set to either PostScript only or PCL only. If you require PostScript and PCL to be simultaneously active and experience memory failures, we recommend that you increase the amount of RAM installed in the printer.

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Submenu Description Settings Notes

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PostScript

(6 submenus)

Default Resolution

Default Screens

AccuGray

Job Cancel

Start Page

Wait Timeout

Use to set the default PostScript output resolution (dots per inch)

Use to select a halftone line/screen frequency (in lines per inch) for a document whose creating application does not provide this option. (All screens at 450, angle cannot be changed.)

Improves the look of halftones, especially those printed at higher line frequencies.

Determines whether the Cancel/Reset key is able to cancel the printing process.

Determines if the Elite XL start page will print each time the printer is switched on.

Sets the amount of time the printer waits for character input after using all the input previously sent to the printer. If the printer does not receive character input within the specified amount of time, the job is automatically terminated.

PostScript submenus only appear when the PS/PCL Sensing option is set to Auto Switch or PostScript Only.

Resolution options depend on Elite XL model in use.

300 dpi – 53 lpi 400 dpi – 71 lpi 600 dpi – 85 lpi 800 dpi – 94 lpi 1200 dpi – 106 lpi

Enabled and Disabled AccuGray may not work with all

Enabled and Disabled

Enabled and Disabled The Start Page does not print if the

Range from 45 seconds to 120 seconds (in 15-second increments) and Never timeout

Upgrades are available to increase resolution. Contact GCC for details.

Default is the highest resolution available with the Elite XL model in use.

Settings at left show line screen defaults for each Elite XL supported resolution. Each resolution supports a different range of line). Resolutions displayed depend on the Elite XL model in use.

applications. Documents may print more slowly. AccuGray is not available with all Elite XL models.

PS/PCL Sensing is set to PCL Only.

Some applications may change this setting during printing. In some cases the change will be permanent and the new timeout setting will appear in the display. (You may reset it or, if the application is one you use frequently, leave the new setting.)

PCL

(12 submenus)

Resolution Use to set the PCL output resolution

Copies Use to set the default number of copies. Range from 1 – 99

Font Source

(dots per inch).

Determines from which default location fonts will print from: either the PCL resident fonts or additional fonts downloaded to the printer’s RAM.

300 and 600

Internal and Downloaded Downloaded does not appear if there are

The PCL menu (and submenu) will only appear when the PS/PCL Sensing option is set to Auto Switch or PCL only.

no fonts loaded into the printer’s RAM.

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Submenu Description Settings Notes

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Font Number

Pitch Determines the number of

Point Size Determines the point size of the

Orientation Determine the default orientation

Page Length Determines the default number of

Symbol Set Determines which set of character

Determines the default font number.

characters per horizontal inch for the default font.

default font; point size is the vertical height of a character (including some white space above and below).

of the image on the page.

lines on a page.

symbols the default font will use.

Range from 1 – n The font number specified must

Range from 0.44 to 99.99 (in increments of 0.01). The default is 10.00.

Range from 4.00 to 99.75 (in increments of 0.25). The default is 12.00.

Portrait or Landscape

Range from 5 to 256. The default is 60 for Letter

paper.

Settings include only the character symbols the default font supports.

correspond to a font available from the location specified by the Font Source submenu.

This submenu only appears if the font indicated by the Font Source and Font Number submenus is scalable and uses fixed spacing (monospaced).

This submenu only appears if the default font is scalable and proportionately spaced.

This setting may change if the settings in the Default Size submenu of the Paper Handling menu are set to a value other than the factory default.

See page 5-4 for a list of the symbol sets for resident PCL fonts.

Wait Timeout

Line Wrap For “plain text” print jobs,

Line Termination

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determines if the text at the end of a line will wrap and continue onto the next line; or if the text will be cut off.

For “plain text” print jobs, enables you to set carriage return and the line feed commands (form feed) to determine the end-of-line indicator.

Range from 45 seconds to 120 seconds (in 15-second increments) and Never timeout.

Disabled and Enabled

Normal, CR=CRLF,

LF=CRLF & FF=CRFF, and ALL

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7. Interfaces — Press the Enter key to access the two Interfaces submenus. One of the Interfaces

submenus, RS422 Serial, also has submenus.

Submenu Description Settings Notes

8-pin serial Determines the 8-pin serial

RS422 Serial (5 submenus)

RS422 Baud Rate

RS422 Data Bits

RS422 Stop Bits

RS422 Parity

RS422 Flow Ctrl.

interface mode.

Determines the RS-422 baud rate. 300, 600, 1800, 2400,

Determines the number of data bits sent with each serial byte.

Determines the number of stop bits sent with each serial byte.

Determines the parity sent with each with serial byte.

Determines which flow control protocol will be used by the RS-422 serial port.

LocalTalk and RS422 If you change the 8-pin serial

3600, 4800, 7200, 9600 , 19200, 38400, and 57600

8 and 7

1, 1.5, and 2

None, Even, and Odd

XON/XOFF,

XON/XOFF Input, and DTR

setting,you must restart the printer. In order for the RS422 submenu to appear in the display window, you must set the 8-pin serial submenu to RS422

Always set to DTR when sending a PCL job.

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8. Info Pages — The Info Pages menu enables you to print four different informational pages. Press the +

or – keys to access each individual page type. Press the Enter key to print the selected page. The printer will temporarily go on line, will print a page, and will then go back off line to the menu.

Page Type Description Settings Notes

Configuration The configuration page is a

summary of the front panel menus and submenus showing the currently selected settings.

Font list The Font list page(s) shows a list

of the resident fonts and any fonts currently downloaded to the printer's RAM

Help The Help page displays, in a

graphical format, the front panel menu/submenu structure.

Sample The Sample page highlights the

ability of the Elite XL to reproduce common graphics formats and elements and typographic styles and sizes.

Press the Enter key to print the Configuration page.

Press the Enter key to print the Font list.

Press the Enter key to print the Help page.

Press the Enter key to print the Sample page.

Pressing Enter prints one copy of the Configuration page. (The page can only be printed of the PS/PCL Sensing submenu is set to Auto switch or PostScript only.)

If the PS/PCL Sensing submenu is set to Auto switch, the Font list page(s) will list both PostScript and PCL fonts. If the PS/PCL Sensing Submenu is set to either PostScript only or PCL only, the Font List page(s) will list only fonts available with the selected emulation.

Menus and submenus will be dimmed if they are currently unavailable due to menu selections. (The page can only be printed if the PS/PCL Sensing submenu is set to Auto switch or PostScript only.)

Can only be printed if the PS/PCL Sensing submenu is set to Auto switch or PostScript only.

9. Energy Save – The Energy Save menu enables you to set a time interval after which, the Elite XL will

drop down into its low energy consumption mode. The options are Disabled, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours.

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Software Installation

Using the Elite XL with a Macintosh

The Elite XL software for the Macintosh is provided on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM. The installer places all of the Elite XL printing

software onto your startup disk (the startup disk is the hard disk that contains the System and Finder™ files used to start your Macintosh). System level software (printer drivers, screen fonts, PPD) are copied into the appropriate locations, according to the System version in use. Utilities (LaserWriter Utility) and application-specific files are copied into a folder, created by the installer, named Elite™ XL Folder. The application-specific files (PPD, PDF, MPD, PDX) are located in a folder named Application Files within the Elite XL Folder.

To install the Elite XL software:

1. Insert the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM.

2. Open the folder labeled “Printing Software”.

3. Double-click the Elite XL Installer icon.

The GCC hello screen appears.

4. Click Continue. The Read Me file appears. Take some time and read this file. It contains

last-minute information on the installation procedure, as well as updates on Elite XL features and compatibility issues. After reading the Read Me file, you can print it (if a printer is available) or save it as a TeachText document.

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• Perform a complete software installation by

selecting the appropriate line for your Elite XL Model.

• Perform a custom software installation by scrolling through the list of files and selecting only the files you want installed. To select more than one file/line, hold down the Shift key as you click the line.

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5. Click Continue.

The installation dialog box appears displaying a list of installable software.

6. Click Install.

A progress box appears describing the status of the installation; you will be prompted to swap disks when necessary. When the installation is complete, another dialog box appears indicating that the installation was successful.

Installing application-specific printer description files

Printer description files inform applications about the special capabilities of a specific model of printer. The LaserWriter 8 driver, shipped with the Elite XL, is capable of directly accessing printer descriptions called PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files. However, the format (4) used for these PPDs is not compatible with older versions of some important applications. Therefore, the Elite XL software also includes printer description files (format 3) for these older applications.

This section covers the installation of application-specific printer description files. Setting up the LaserWriter 8 printer driver with the correct PostScript Printer Description is covered beginning on page 3-5.

During the initial installation process, the printer description files are copied into a folder named Application Files within the Elite™ XL Folder. The Elite™ XL Folder will be located in your startup disk’s window. Follow the instructions below to copy each file into the folder specified by the application.

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Installing application-specific printer description files

Elite XL xx (PostScript Printer Description) (format 4) This is a copy of the PPD that is directly accessed by the LaserWriter 8 printer driver. It is provided in the event that some application(s) may require it to be placed in a folder other than the standard Printer Descriptions folder as speci- fied by Apple’s software guidelines for LaserWriter 8. A copy of this file is automatically placed in the Printer Descriptions folder during the initial (full) software installation procedure. See page 3-5 for more information about this version of the PPD.

GCxx.PPD (PostScript Printer Description) (format 3.0) This is the printer description file for Aldus® FreeHand™ versions 3.0 and 3.1, Aldus PageMaker® version 4.2x, Adobe Separator™ 3.2 or earlier, Canvas™ versions 3.0 or later, and other applications that require a .PPD file. Copy this file into the appropriate PPD Folder specified by the application you are using (e.g., the Aldus PageMaker PPD Folder is located in the Aldus Folder, which is located in the System folder).

Note:

The designation “xx” will vary depending on the Elite XL model.

GCxx.PDX (Printer Description Extension) This is the extension to the PostScript printer description file for Aldus FreeHand 3.0 and 3.1 and PageMaker 4.2x. Copy the file into the PPD Folder located in the Aldus Folder, which is located in the System Folder.

Elite XL xx.PDF (Printer Description File) This is the PostScript printer description file for QuarkXPress™ versions 3.1 or later. This file contains Elite XL-specific information for paper sizes. Copy this file into the folder where the QuarkXPress application resides.

Elite XL xx.MPD (Manhattan Graphics Printer Description) This extension is the PostScript printer description file for Ready,Set,Go!

versions 5.0 or later. Copy the file into the MPD Folder located in the Ready,Set,Go! Folder.

Please refer to the documentation included with each application for more detailed information on printer description files.

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The Elite XL printer drivers

The initial installation procedure installs two printer drivers: LaserWriter 8 and Elite XL.

LaserWriter 8 provides full PostScript Level 2 compatibility as well as the ability to set resolution (dots per inch) from the Macintosh.

Elite XL is a customized version of Apple LaserWriter 7.1.2 (PostScript Level

1). It offers paper handling options not available with LaserWriter 8 (see “Paper

Source” on page 3-21). The Elite XL driver is also provided in the event that a particular application that you may be using is not fully compatible with LaserWriter 8.

Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver

The LaserWriter 8 driver shipped with the Elite XL (and the User’s Manual’s depiction of its functions), may differ in some aspects (presentation and look of dialog boxes, menu items, etc.) from other versions of the LaserWriter 8 driver. However, the Elite XL and the Elite XL PPD file are compatible with all versions of LaserWriter 8. Before printing can take place, the LaserWriter 8 printer driver must be selected in the Chooser.

1a Click the LaserWriter 8 icon in this box.

1b Click the name of the AppleTalk zone (if any) that the printer is connected to in this box.

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To select the LaserWriter 8 printer driver:

1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu.

1c Click the name of the printer in this box.

Note: The printer must be switched on and ready in order for it to show up in this box.

Make sure AppleTalk is Active.

If the LaserWriter 8 icon does not appear in the upper-left area of the Chooser (1a), reinstall your printing software using the procedure beginning on page 3-1. If the name of your printer does not appear in the upperright area of the Chooser (1c), turn to page 6-4 for troubleshooting information.

Note: If you use the Apple LaserWriter Utility to change the zone that the Elite XL

appears in, you must switch the printer off and back on for the zone change to take place.

Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver

Selecting the printer description file (LaserWriter 8 only)

The LaserWriter 8 printer driver uses PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs) which inform it of the special capabilities specific to a printer. Included with the Elite XL software is a LaserWriter 8 compatible PPD named Elite XL.

For a PPD to be used by LaserWriter 8 it must be located in the Printer Descriptions folder which is in the Extensions folder in the System Folder. (Using System 6, the Printer Descriptions folder is stored in the System Folder.) During the initial installation process, the Elite XL PPD is copied into the Printer Descriptions folder. If a Printer Descriptions folder does not exist, the installer creates one and then copies the PPD into it.

The PostScript printer description files used by LaserWriter 8 are accessed and selected through the LaserWriter 8 Setup function in the Chooser.

To select the PostScript Printer Description:

1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu.

2. Click the LaserWriter 8 icon in the upper-left area of the Chooser. The name Elite XL appears in the upper-right area of the Chooser below

“Select a PostScript Printer.” The name should appear highlighted; click the printer’s name if it is not highlighted.

3. Click Setup. A message box appears, informing you that the Macintosh is communicat-

ing with the Elite XL. The LaserWriter 8 driver is automatically configured with specific infor-

mation about your Elite XL (model, memory, paper sizes, paper trays, etc.).

After the process is finished, the Chooser reappears and with an icon placed next to the Elite XL name. Also, notice that “Setup” has had an ellipsis (…) added to it – . The ellipsis indicates that “Setup” now contains user-selectable functions.

Setup options

The Setup dialog box provides other functions and information about the Elite XL.

To access the additional Setup… functions:

1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple menu and select LaserWriter 8.

2. Select the name of the Elite XL in the right scroll box.

3. Click Setup….

The Setup… dialog box appears.

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• Click Auto Setup to automatically reconfigure the printer driver after you have upgraded your printer with additional memory or additional paper trays.

• Click Select PPD… to manually select a PostScript Printer Description file. Clicking the button opens a directory dialog box listing all of the PPDs currently contained in the Printer Descriptions folder. To manually select a PPD, highlight the file name and click Select.

• Click Printer Info to display information about the Elite XL. This function displays the PostScript version and level, printer resolution, virtual memory available, and the name of the PPD file associated with the printer. Click the Update button to view the information about the Elite XL currently selected.

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• Click Configure to manually reconfigure the printer driver after you have upgraded your printer with new options. The available options for the Elite XL are:

• Memory Configuration – After installing additional memory,

select the memory size range from this pop-up menu.

• Additional Tray – After installing additional paper trays, select the

option that corresponds to the new tray configuration from the pop-up menu.

Note: The Tray 2 and Tray 3 option is only available with the Elite XL 16ppm models: it will not appear otherwise.

• Paper Sizes – This pop-up menu enables you to select the page sizes that will be displayed in the Paper menu of the Page Setup dialog box. The default is U.S. and International, which causes all Elite XL paper

sizes to be displayed. If you typically print on either standard U.S. paper sizes or standard International paper sizes, you can reduce the number of displayed paper sizes by choosing either U.S. Only or

International Only.

Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver

The following is an overview of the procedure for printing a document with the Elite XL using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver.

1. Open the document that you want to print.

2. Choose Page Setup… from the File menu.

3. Make any selections in the Page Setup… dialog box and click OK.

4. Choose Print… from the File menu.

5. Make any selections in the Print… dialog box and click OK.

If you have any questions regarding the options available through either the

Page Setup or Print dialog boxes, please refer to the following sections.

Important Note: If you receive frequent error messages related to insufficient disk

space, during printing, it may be because your Startup disk does not contain enough free space. The LaserWriter 8 driver makes a copy of the document you are printing before sending it to the Elite XL. The copy is temporarily saved onto the Startup disk. Therefore, the Startup disk must contain free space equal to the size of the document or you will receive an error. If you cannot clear enough space on your Startup disk it is recommended that you use the Elite XL 7.1.2 driver that is included with the Elite XL Macintosh software.

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Selecting Page Setup options (LaserWriter 8)

Page Setup is an option available in most applications that allows you to control how a page will look. Clicking OK or pressing the Return (or Enter) key will confirm the options that you select. Some applications do not have a Page Setup option while other applications modify the dialog box to include

Note: By clicking on

the picture of the dogcow, information about the currently selected page size and margins will appear.

other options.

Paper

The Elite XL paper sizes are accessed through the Paper pop-up menu. The default paper size is US Letter Edge to Edge. To change the paper size, click the Paper pop-up menu, drag the pointer to the desired paper size, and release the mouse button. A check mark appears next to the newly chosen paper size confirming your selection. All paper sizes print with margins of .35 inches unless Larger Print Area (Fewer Downloadable Fonts) is selected (see below).

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Edge-to-edge printing

The Elite XL is capable of edge-to-edge printing (print quality is not guaranteed within 4mm of each edge) with all supported paper sizes. For documents to print edge-to-edge, the Larger Print Area (Fewer Downloadable Fonts) option in the Page Setup Options dialog box (see the following page) must be selected.

Layout

The Layout pop-up menu allows you to print up to four successive pages (i.e., 4 Up) on one sheet of paper. The size of the pages is adjusted to fit them on the sheet.

Reduce or Enlarge

The Reduce or Enlarge option reduces or enlarges the print (and graphics) on a page to a selected percentage of the original size. The default is 100 percent, meaning there is no reduction or enlargement. To change the percentage, type another number into the box next to Reduce or Enlarge. You can scale a document from 25 to 400 percent of its normal size, in 1 percent increments.

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Orientation

The Orientation option controls the orientation of the print on the page. Vertical or “Portrait” orients the print upright. Horizontal or “Landscape” orients the print sideways.

Options

Click the Options button to display additional layout and formatting options.

Visual Effects

The visual effects section allows you to manipulate the image on the page. Your selections are graphically displayed in the image area in the left of the dialog box.

Note:

indicates Elite XL defaults.

Flip Horizontal flips your document horizontally. Flip Vertical flips your document vertically.

Invert Image inverts the image of your document. What was once black is now white, and what was once white is now black.

Printer Options

Substitute Fonts substitutes high quality resident fonts for certain screen fonts. When selected, the following substitutions will occur:

Times® for New York Helvetica® for Geneva Courier for Monaco

Smooth Text smooths the edges of text derived from screen fonts. Smooth Graphics smooths the edges of bitmapped graphics.

Precision Bitmap Alignment allows you to print bitmaps with less

distortion, but the document will print at a slightly smaller size (1% to 4% depending on the printing resolution).

Larger Print Area (Fewer Downloadable Fonts) allows you to print on more of the total page area. This item must be checked in order to achieve “edge-to-edge” printing.

Unlimited Downloadable Fonts in a Document allows you to use as many downloadable fonts as are needed in a document, but it may take longer to print.

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Selecting Print options (LaserWriter 8)

When you select Print… from the File menu, a dialog box appears offering you printing options for the document that you want to print. The name of the printer, selected in the Chooser, appears at the top of the dialog box. Clicking Print confirms your choices and sends the document to the Elite XL. Clicking Cancel cancels the printing process.

Copies

Use the Copies option to specify the number of copies of the document to print, from 1 to 999. The default is 1 copy. To change the number of copies, click in the box and type the number of copies you want to print.

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Pages

The Pages option default is All, which prints all the pages in the document, from first to last. From and To allow you to specify a range of pages to print. Click the button labeled From and type the page numbers of the range you want to print into the boxes.

Paper Source

The Paper Source area provides options that allow you to specify how paper will be provided to the printer. Paper sources are selected through the paper source pull-down menus and include four standard options – Auto Select, Tray 1, MPFeeder, and Manual Feed – plus selections for a second tray, named Tray 2 and (for 16ppm models) a third tray, named Tray 3; these selections will be dimmed if you do not have the appropriate optional lower sheet feeder installed. See Appendix I for information about Elite XL sheet feeder options.

The All button specifies that paper will be provided to the printer from the source selected from the upper pop-up menu. When the All button is selected the lower pop-up menu is dimmed. The First from button allows you to specify which source should be used for the first page of your document. When First from is selected, the lower pop-up menu is activated, allowing you to specify the paper source for the remaining pages.

Selecting:

Selecting Print options (LaserWriter 8)

Auto Select causes paper to be drawn from the tray (in the case of multiple trays) that contains the paper size selected in the Paper option of the Page Setup dialog box. If no optional trays are installed, Auto Select has no effect and paper will be drawn from the internal tray.

Tray 1 causes paper to be drawn from the tray that is currently inserted in the Elite XL’s main housing.

Tray 2 or Tray 3 causes paper to be drawn from the selected tray if the corresponding optional sheet feeder is installed. If the selected tray/sheet feeder is installed and the option is dimmed, see Appendix D “Configuring optional sheet feeders.”

MPFeeder causes paper to be drawn from the multipurpose feeder.

Manual Feed allows you to bypass the normal paper sources of the

printer so that you may place a single sheet of special paper or other media (e.g., transparency film) into the multipurpose feeder for printing (see page 3-24 for more information about manual feed printing).

Destination

The Destination option allows you to send your document to the printer or save it to a file. See “Saving print files” on page 3-14.

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Options

Click the Options button to display the Print Options dialog box. This dialog box provides a number of different functions.

Cover Page

Selecting Cover Page causes an extra page to be printed identifying the document. The cover page contains: the user name, as specified in the Chooser; the name of the document, if there is one; and the date and time that the document was printed. The None option specifies that no cover page is to be printed. The Before and After Document options specify when the cover page will print.

The Print pop-up menu allows you to specify grayscale or black and white printing. Selecting:

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Black and White produces black and white output. Color/Grayscale produces grayscale output by substituting the

colors and grays on the computer screen with gray shades. Calibrated Color/Grayscale produces grayscale output using the

advanced color matching capabilities of PostScript Level 2 to match the color and gray tones on the computer screen as closely as possible.

PostScript Errors

The PostScript Errors pop-up menu allows you to specify how PostScript errors are reported during printing. Selecting:

No Special Reporting suppresses PostScript error reports during printing.

Summarize on Screen displays a message describing the PostScript error on the monitor. This option does not work when Background Printing is on.

Print Detailed Report sends a printed report describing the PostScript error.

Selecting Print options (LaserWriter 8)

Resolution

The Resolution pop-up menu allows you to choose the output resolution (in dots per inch) for the current print job, overriding the default resolution specified in the printer’s front panel.

Selecting Printer’s default causes the printer to output pages at the resolution that is specified in the Default Resolution submenu of the Elite XL front panel (see page 2-8). The factory setting for the front panel value corresponds to the highest resolution available for the Elite XL model being used. Some Elite XL models will have higher resolutions.

Paper Reserve

The Paper Reserve pop-up menu enables you to set the printer to automatically draw paper from an alternate paper tray. Paper reserve does not work with the multipurpose feeder. Paper Reserve is affected by the Elite XL front panel submenu setting for Paper Reserve (see page 2-6).

Selecting:

Printer’s default causes paper to be drawn from an alternate tray if the Paper Reserve submenu item (in the printer’s front panel) is set to Enabled (the default). Paper will be drawn from an alternate tray if the selected tray is empty or if the paper size selected for the document does not match the paper size installed in the selected tray but does match the paper installed in an alternate tray.

Enabled sets the printer’s front panel Paper Reserve option to Enabled for the current print job if it is set to Disabled.

Disabled sets the printer’s front panel Paper Reserve option to Disabled for the current print job if it is set to Enabled.

Note: The Paper Reserve function will work only when an optional sheet feeder is

installed; otherwise, this option will have no effect on printing.

Save

If you frequently override the Printer’s Default options in the Resolution or Paper Reserve menus, you can save your settings by clicking the Save button. Your saved settings will carry over to any applications that support these LaserWriter 8 menus.

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Saving print files (LaserWriter 8)

Selecting the File button in the Destination area of the Print dialog box enables you to save print data to a file. When the File button is selected, the “Print” changes to “Save.” Saved files can later be sent to the Elite XL using LaserWriter Utility (see page 5-9).

Clicking Save causes the save dialog box to appear. This dialog box enables you to specify where you want the file to be saved. There are also a number of options that can be applied to the file to be saved. These options are available through four buttons and two pop-up menus.

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Format

The Format pop-up menu allows you to select the type of PostScript or Encapsulated PostScript format in which to save a document.

Selecting:

PostScript Job saves the document exactly as it would be sent to the printer.

EPS Mac Standard Preview provides an additional 72 dpi bitmap preview image for displaying the file on the Macintosh screen. This preview image may appear distorted when placed in other applications.

EPS Mac Enhanced Preview provides a PICT format preview image for display on a Macintosh screen. This image can be accurately scaled when placed in other applications.

EPS No Preview does not provide an additional preview image for display on a Macintosh screen. Use this format when transferring the file to computers other than the Macintosh.

Saving print files (LaserWriter 8)

ASCII

PostScript files are usually ASCII text files. ASCII files can be opened by word processing applications.

Binary

Binary encoding allows faster transmission of data to the printer. The Elite XL is capable of receiving binary data, but only through network interfaces (e.g., LocalTalk). Other printers may not have this capability.

Level 1

Selecting this button ensures compatibility with all PostScript printers.

Level 2

Selecting this button specifies PostScript Level 2 compatibility only. Using this option may allow faster printing; however, files saved with this option will probably not print on PostScript Level 1 printers.

Font Inclusion

The Font Inclusion pop-up menu allows you to include downloadable fonts with the saved file.

Selecting:

None assumes that all necessary fonts are available on the devices where the file will be displayed and printed.

All saves all the fonts used in the document that are available on the host Macintosh.

All But Standard 13 specifies that all typefaces, other than the standard set that are available on all PostScript printers (including the Elite XL), will be saved with the file. The 13 standard typefaces are Courier, Courier Bold, Courier Oblique, Courier Bold Oblique, Symbol, Helvetica, Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Oblique, Helvetica Bold Oblique, Times Roman, Times Bold, Times Italic, and Times Bold Italic.

All But Fonts in PPD File specifies that all typefaces, other than those specified in the PPD file, will be saved.

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Selecting the Elite XL printer driver (PostScript Level 1)

Before printing can take place, a printer driver must be selected in the Chooser.

To select the Elite XL printer driver:

1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple ( ) menu.

1a Click the Elite XL icon in this box.

1b Click the name of the AppleTalk Zone (if any) that the printer is connected to in this box.

1c Click the name of the printer in this box; the printer must be switched on and On Line in order for it to appear in this box.

Make sure AppleTalk is set to

Active.

Printing documents using the Elite XL printer driver

The following is an overview of the procedure for printing a document with the Elite XL using the Elite XL printer driver.

1. Open the document that you want to print.

2. Choose Page Setup… from the File menu.

3. Make any selections in the Page Setup… dialog box and click OK.

4. Choose Print… from the File menu.

5. Make any selections in the Print… dialog box and click OK.

If you have any questions regarding the options available through either the Page Setup or Print dialog boxes, please refer to the following sections.

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Selecting Page Setup options (Elite XL driver)

Paper option

The Paper option allows you to choose between four standard paper sizes (US Letter, A4, B5, and US Legal), by selecting one of the radio buttons; US Letter is the default.

Additional paper sizes are accessed through a pop-up menu. To choose another size, click the pop-up menu item (the default is Tabloid ) and hold down the mouse button. Drag the pointer to the desired paper size and release the mouse button. The selected paper size is now the default and the radio button next to the pop-up menu is selected.

The Edge to Edge paper sizes enable you to use the entire page area. However, print quality is only guaranteed to within 4mm of each edge. In order to print edge to edge, you must select an Edge to Edge paper size and select the Larger Print Area option. The Larger Print Area option is accessed by clicking the Options button the Page Setup dialog box. The options dialog box is shown on page 3-19.

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Reduce or Enlarge

Orientation

The Orientation option controls the orientation of the print on the page. Vertical or “Portrait” orients the print upright. Horizontal or “Landscape” orients the print sideways.

Printer Effects

Font Substitution substitutes high quality resident fonts for certain screen fonts. When selected, the following substitutions will occur:

Note: indicates Elite

XL defaults.

Times for New York Helvetica® for Geneva Courier for Monaco

Text Smoothing smooths the edges of text derived from screen fonts. Graphics Smoothing smooths the edges of bitmapped graphics.

Faster Bitmap Printing may speed up the process of printing text and graphic bitmaps.

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Selecting Page Setup options (Elite XL driver)

Options

Click the Options button to display additional layout and formatting options.

Flip Horizontal flips your document horizontally. Flip Vertical flips your document vertically.

Invert Image inverts the image of your document. What was once black is

now white, and what was once white is now black.

Precision Bitmap Alignment allows you to print bitmaps with less distortion, but the entire document will print at a slightly smaller size (4% smaller).

Larger Print Area (Fewer Downloadable Fonts) allows you to print on more of the total page area. However, this option requires that more of the printer’s built in memory be used to image the extra page area. Therefore, there will not be as much memory available for downloaded fonts. This item must be checked in order to achieve “edge-to-edge” printing.

Unlimited Downloadable Fonts in a Document allows you to use as many downloadable fonts as are needed in a document, but it may take longer to print.

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Selecting Print options (Elite XL driver)

Copies

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Cover Page

The Cover Page option prints a page that identifies the document. The cover page contains: the user name, as specified in the Chooser (or the Sharing Setup control panel); the name of the document, if there is one; and the date and time the document printed. The default is No, in which a cover page will not print. Click the button labeled First Page if you want the cover page to print before the document prints. Click the button labeled Last Page if you want the cover page to print after the document prints.

Print

The Print option allows you to specify grayscale or black and white printing options. Note: Due to a problem with Apple’s implementation of the 7.x.x LaserWriter driver both the Black & White and Color/Grayscale options produce grayscale output. Grayscale output matches the colors and grays on the computer screen with levels of gray on the printer.

Selecting Print options (Elite XL driver)

Destination

The Destination option allows you to send your document to the printer or save it as a PostScript file.

Paper Source

The Paper Source area provides options that allow you to specify how paper will be provided to the printer. Paper sources are selected through the paper source pull-down menu and include:

Tray 1 MPFeeder (multipurpose feeder) Manual Feed Custom….

The list also includes selections for Tray 2 and Tray 3. Note: If you choose a tray option which is not installed, paper will be drawn from Tray 1. See Appendix I for information about Elite XL lower sheet feeder options.

Selecting:

Tray 1 causes paper to be drawn from the tray that is currently

inserted directly into the Elite XL.

Tray 2 or Tray 3 causes paper to be drawn from the selected tray if the corresponding optional sheet feeder is installed.

Manual Feed allows you to bypass the normal paper sources of the printer so that you may place a single sheet of special paper or other media (e.g., transparency film) into the multipurpose feeder for printing (see page 3-24 for more information about manual feed printing).

MPFeeder causes paper to be drawn from the multipurpose feeder.

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Note: If you are using the

Custom option and there are additional paper trays installed on the Elite XL, you need to change the Paper Reserve submenu item on the front panel to Disabled. See page 2-6 for instructions.

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Custom… determines the order in which paper is drawn from the available sources. For example, if you are printing a two-page document and the first page needs to be printed on letterhead, you can set the order so that the first page is drawn from the multipurpose feeder (letterhead inserted) and the second page is drawn from Tray 1 (blank paper inserted).

Printing with the Custom… option

To print using the Custom paper source feature:

1. Choose Custom… from the Paper Source pop-up menu.

The Paper Options dialog box appears.

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2. In the box labeled First, enter the number of pages to be printed from

the first paper source. Then, select a paper source from the corresponding pop-up menu.

Note: The Custom Paper Source option does not provide document collation for

multiple copies, so the number of copies should be set to “1” in the “Print…” dialog box when using this feature.

Selecting Print options (Elite XL driver)

3. • Choose Remaining (the default) from the pop-up menu below First to

print all subsequent pages from the second paper source. (Note: When

Remaining is chosen the third line is dimmed.)

• Select a paper source from the corresponding pop-up menu.

If you want to use a third paper source:

• Choose Next from the pop-up menu on the second line.

• Choose Remaining from the pop-up menu on the third line, to

print all subsequent pages from the third paper source.

• Enter the number of pages you want printed from the second and

third paper sources and select a paper source from the corresponding pop-up menu.

Note: Tray 2 and Tray 3 appear as options in the paper source pop-up menus; however,

if the sheet feeder/tray corresponding to these options is not attached to the printer, selecting it will have no effect.

The Repeat function

The Repeat function enables the custom paper source order you have selected to be set up as loop. Click the box labeled Repeat if you want the paper source order to repeat. In order to use the repeat function, Next must be chosen in either one or both of the pop-up menus on the right, depending on the number of sources (two or three) being used.

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The following example illustrates a sequence in which odd pages are drawn from the multipurpose feeder and even pages are drawn from the internal tray.

Manual feed printing (LaserWriter 8 and Elite XL drivers)

Both the LaserWriter 8 and Elite XL drivers support manual feed printing.

To manually feed paper, envelopes, or transparencies into the printer:

1. Choose Print… from the File menu.

2. Choose Manual Feed from the Paper Source pop-up menu.

3. Click the Print button.

• The message Manual Feed appears in front panel display

window to indicate that the printer is ready for you to insert the paper. The front panel display window also indicates the paper size and orientation.

• Adjust the paper guides of the multipurpose feeder for the size of

the paper that you are using.

• Insert the paper into the multipurpose feeder. (Insert letterhead

facing down, with the top of the page entering the printer first. Insert envelopes with the flap up and the top edge on the left as you face the front of the printer.)

4. Press the Manual Feed key on the front panel.

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Note: If you do not insert paper into the multipurpose feeder, you can press the Form

Feed/Continue key on the front panel and the printer will draw paper from the

internal paper tray. If paper is inserted and you do not press the Manual Feed key within the Manual Feed Timeout period the job will be cancelled.

Naming the Elite XL

If there is more than one Elite XL on the network, assign each printer a unique name. If you do not assign a unique name to each printer, a number is automatically added to the duplicate name in order to distinguish the printers from one another.

Note: If you change the name of a printer on the network system, every user on the

network system must select the new printer name in the Chooser. Refer to page 3-4 or 3-16, for information about choosing a printer driver.

To name the Elite XL:

1. Select the Elite XL in the Chooser.

Click the LaserWriter 8 or Elite XL (7.1.2) icon in the left scroll box and click the name of the printer in the “Select a LaserWriter” scroll box.

2. Double-click the LaserWriter Utility icon.

(The LaserWriter Utility is located on the startup disk in the Elite™ XL Folder.) The LaserWriter Utility will open and four menus will be displayed in the menu bar.

3. Choose Name Printer… from the Utilities menu.

The “Rename the chosen printer” dialog box appears displaying the current name of the printer.

4. Type the new name of the printer in the space provided. Names must be at least 2 characters in length, but no more than 31 characters.

Names cannot contain a colon (:), an asterisk (*), or parentheses.

5. Click Rename.

6. Choose Quit from the File menu.

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Windows and DOS

Chapter

Introduction

The Elite XL software for IBM PCs and compatibles is included on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM provided with your Elite XL

printer. Included are customized Windows® PostScript printer drivers and printer description files that allow you to use all the unique printing and paper handling features of the Elite XL. This section details the installation and printing instructions for the Elite XL with Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and DOS. If you are using Windows NT, please see the instructions located in the

Elite XL Networking Guide located on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM.

Installing Windows 3.1 printing software

Please read the release notes contained in the README.TXT file before installing the printing software. This file includes important last-minute feature and compatibility information about the Elite XL.

To install the GCC Windows 3.1 PostScript driver:

1. Switch on the PC.

2. Start Windows.

3. Double-click the Main group from the Program Manager window.

The Main group window appears.

4. Double-click the Control Panel icon.

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The Control Panel window appears.

5. Double-click the Printers icon.

The “Printers” dialog box appears.

6. Click the Add>> button.

The dialog box expands displaying a list of printer drivers in the “List of Printers” list box. These are the printer drivers that you received with your Windows software.

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7. Select Install Unlisted or Updated Printer and click the Install… button.

The “Install Driver” dialog box appears. (Change the A:\ to D:\, if that is designation of your CD-ROM drive.)

Installing Windows 3.1printing software

8. Insert the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM and click OK.

The “Add Unlisted or Updated Printer” window appears displaying a list of Elite XL printer drivers.

9. Select a driver and click OK.

Select the driver for your Elite XL model. The driver is installed into the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. After the driver is installed, the “Printers” dialog box reappears with GCC Elite XL displayed in the “Installed Printers” list box with LPT1 (which is the first parallel port) designated as the default port.

10. Select the GCC Elite XL printer driver in the “Installed Printers” list box and click Set As Default Printer.

The Elite XL is now set as the default printer and will appear in the “Default Printer” area of the “Printer” dialog box. Now, whenever you print from a Windows application program, the Elite XL will automatically be used.

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11. Choose Use Print Manager to enable print spooling.

This option allows your documents to print in the background. Background printing is useful when printing large or multiple documents. Background printing will cause documents to print more slowly.

Setting Windows 3.1 printing options

The printing option settings in the Printers control panel’s Setup, Options…, and Advanced Options… dialog boxes are used as defaults by all Windows applications. The settings chosen in the control panel should reflect your “normal” printing jobs, in terms of paper size, orientation, scaling, resolution, etc.. Any of these option can be overridden at print time from within an application’s Print Setup and Print dialog boxes.

To select print options:

1. Click Setup in the “Printers” dialog box.

The Setup dialog box appears.

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Paper Source

The Paper Source drop-down box provides options that allow you to specify how paper will be provided to the printer. The menu includes the four standard sources – Auto Select, Tray 1, Manual Feed, and MPFeeder (multipurpose feeder) – plus selections for Tray 2 and (for the Elite XL 16 ppm models) a Tray 3; these selections will have no effect if you do not have the appropriate optional sheet feeder(s) installed. See Appendix I for information about the Elite XL sheet feeder options.

Selecting:

• Auto Select causes paper to be drawn from the tray (in the case of

multiple trays) that contains the paper size selected in the Paper option of the Page Setup dialog box. If no optional trays are installed, Auto Select has no effect and paper will be drawn from Standard tray.

• Tray 1 causes paper to be drawn from the Elite XL’s “main” tray.

Setting Windows printing options

• Tray 2 or Tray 3 causes paper to be drawn from the selected tray

if the appropriate optional lower sheet feeder is installed.

• Manual Feed enables you to bypass the normal paper sources of the

printer so that you may place a single sheet of special paper or other media (e.g., transparency film) into the multipurpose feeder for printing.

• MPFeeder causes paper to be drawn from the multipurpose feeder.

Paper Size

The Elite XL paper sizes are accessed through the Paper Size drop-down menu. The default paper size is Letter. Other page sizes include Legal, Legal 13˝, Tabloid, Statement, Executive, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter Small, A4 Small, Postcard, Comm. #10, Monarch, DL, and C5. To change the paper size, click the Paper Size drop-down menu, drag the pointer to the desired paper size, and release the mouse button.

Edge-to-edge printing

The Elite XL is capable of edge-to-edge printing with all supported paper sizes except Letter Small and A4 Small. However, print quality is not guaranteed within 4mm of each edge. (See "Margins" on page 4-6)

Orientation

This option determines the orientation of the image on the page. Vertical, or Portrait, orients the image upright on the page. Horizontal, or Landscape, orients the image sideways on the page. The default is Portrait.

Copies

Enables you to enter the number of copies of a document to print. You can enter a number from 1 to 999.

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Options…

Click Options… to access the Options dialog box.

Note: Use the

Windows Help button to get information about

Options...

functions not detailed in this section.

• The Print to: option allows you to save print data to an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file. Note: An EPS file can only contain one page.

• The Scaling option allows you to reduce or enlarge the print and graphics on a page to a selected percentage of the original size.

• The Margins option allows you to indicate whether applications should be limited to placing page elements (i.e., text and graphics) within the page’s margins. This only affects Letter Small and A4 Small sizes, since the other sizes are all edge-to-edge, and thus have no margins. Letter Small and A4 Small have margins of .35 inches all around.

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If you select Default, your applications will be told that these margins exist, and some applications will not allow you to place text or graphics in the margins. If you select None, your applications will be told that there are no margin. However, when you print, any text or graphics in the margin area will be clipped by the printer.

Setting Windows printing options

Advanced Options…

Click Advanced Options… to access the Advanced Options dialog box.

Note: Use the

Windows Help button to get information about

Advanced Options

functions not detailed in this section.

• The Resolution menu allows you to choose the output resolution (in dots per inch). The resolution selected in this menu will override the resolution selected in the printer’s front panel Default Resolution submenu. The default resolution is the highest resolution available on the Elite XL model being used.

• The Virtual Memory option enables you to set the amount of virtual memory that will be available for printing tasks. The amount of memory that can be allocated depends on the total amount of RAM installed in the printer. The virtual memory setting should also be adjusted if you routinely download fonts to the printer’s memory or after more RAM has been installed in the printer. Refer to page C-8 for more information on setting virtual memory.

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Port assignment – Windows 3.1

The LPT1 default assignment used by Elite XL driver may not be the correct port for your needs. You may need to use another parallel port (e.g. LPT2) because your PC’s LPT1 is being used by another device or you may wish to use a serial port.

To change the port assignment:

1. In the Printers window, select the GCC Elite XL printer driver in

the “Installed Printers” list box if it is not already selected.

2. Click Connect.

The Connect window appears.

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3. Select the new printer port assignment in the “Ports” list box.

If the printer is connected to a parallel interface, select one of the parallel ports (labeled LPT1, LPT2, etc.). If the printer is connected to a serial interface, select one of the serial ports (labeled COM1, COM2, etc.).

Port assignment – Windows

4. If you use a serial connection (as shown in step 3), click the Settings…

button. (The Settings… button is dimmed if the Elite XL is connected via a parallel interface.)

5. The “Settings” window appears displaying the PC’s serial port default parameters. Use the settings shown below for the best performance.

Note: The Elite XL Windows driver is shipped with the baud rate set to 9600. If you

change the baud rate to 19,200, as recommended in the above illustration, you will also need to change the baud rate in the RS-422 Baud Rate submenu, in the printer’s front panel to 19,200 (see page 2-10). Also, some versions of DOS do not support 19,200 baud rate. If you frequently print from one of these versions of DOS, leave the Windows serial port baud rate to 9600 to prevent communication problems.

6. Verify serial port settings.

If the Elite XL is connected via its serial interface, verify that the printer’s front panel serial port settings match those set in the Windows “Settings” dialog box (see “Interfaces” on page 2-10). Note that the Hardware Flow Control setting in Windows corresponds to the DTR Flow Control setting on the Elite XL front panel.

7. Click OK to save the settings and return to the “Connect” dialog box.

8. Click OK to close the “Connect” dialog box.

9. Click Close to close the “Printers” dialog box.

10. Choose Close from the Control menu to close the Control Panel window.

11. Choose Close from the Control menu to close the Main window.

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Installing the Windows 3.1 printer description files

Printer description files (file names with the following extensions: .PDF, .PDX, or .PPD) are files that allow you to use Elite XL-specific features from within specific applications. Please refer to the documentation included with the application for more information on where to copy these files and how to use them. To install printer description files:

1. Insert the Elite XL Software & Documentation CD-ROM into your CDROM drive.

2. At the root directory (C:\>), type the following command and path name for the application you are using and press the Enter key. (Note: Depending on where you have installed any of these applications, the path names may be different).

• Adobe Illustrator 4.0:

Type copy d:\*.ppd c:\ai4\ppd to install the PPD file.

• Adobe PageMaker 6.0:

Type copy d:\*.ppd c:\pm6\rsrc\usenglsh\ppd4 to install the PPD file.

• Aldus FreeHand 3.1 and earlier:

Type copy d:\ppd3\*.* c:\aldus\usenglsh\ppds to install the PPD and PDX files.

• Aldus FreeHand 4.0 or PageMaker 5.0:

Type copy d:\*.ppd c:\aldus\usenglsh\ppd4 to install the PPD file.

• Macromedia FreeHand 5.0:

Type copy d:\*.ppd c:\fh5\usenglsh\ppd to install the PPD file.

• Quark XPress:

Type copy d:\*.pdf c:\xpress to install the PDF file.

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Printing from Windows 3.1 applications

The Elite XL is designed to work with all Windows 3.1 (or higher) compatible applications. The GCC Windows driver provides commonly used printing options along with some others (e.g. paper sizes and paper trays) that are specific to the Elite XL.

Printing options may be selected from within an application through the Print Setup and Print dialog boxes, or from within the Windows Print Manager or the Printers control panel (see page 4-4). Options selected through the Print Manager or Printers control panel appear as the default options when you open a new document in your applications. In general, options selected from within an application document will override corresponding options in the Printers control panel, Print Manager, and the printer’s front panel submenus.

The location of printing options can vary among Windows applications, and certain options may be accessible from more than one dialog box. Options may also have different names than those in the Printers control panel (e.g. print quality vs. resolution). Refer to the application’s documentation for further information.

Selecting Print Setup options

The Print Setup option is usually located under the File menu. The following Print Setup dialog box example is taken from Microsoft Write.

Note: Applications use different terminology to refer to the Print Setup dialog box. For

example, Microsoft Word Printer…. For more information on how to access the Print Setup dialog box, refer to the documentation provided with the application you are using.

Printing from Windows applications

uses Print Setup… and Aldus PageMaker uses Target

Note: For a complete definition of the standard Page Setup and Print options available

with the Elite XL see pages 4-4 to 4-7.

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Note: For a complete

definition of the standard Page Setup and Print options available with the Elite XL see pages 4-4 to 4-7.

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Selecting Print options

The Print option is usually located under the File menu. The following print dialog box example is taken from Microsoft Write.

Print Range

The Print Range option default is All, which prints all of the pages in the document, from first to last. From and To allow you to specify a range of pages to print. Click in the box labeled From, and type the first page number of the range you want to print. Then click in the box labeled To and type the last number of the range. The Print Range option is the only option which cannot be set through the Print Manager or Printers control panel.

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Print Quality

The Print Quality option is identical to the Resolution option found in the Advanced Options dialog box (see page 4-7). This is an example of how

Windows applications can present the same options in a number of places. The resolution selected in this menu will override the resolution selected in the Print Manager and/or the printer’s front panel Default Resolution submenu.

After you have made your selection in the Print dialog box you can click OK to print your document or Cancel to close the dialog box.

Print to file

The Print to File option allows you to save your document to a PostScript file. This file can then be sent to the printer with the DOS COPY command (see page 4-38). If your application does not have a Print to File option you can still print to a file by selecting the File: option available from the Ports list box in the “Connect” window. Refer to Windows Help for more information.

Using a GCC printer with Windows 95

Microsoft’s Windows 95 software provides a user-friendly operating environment for IBM-PC’s and compatibles. GCC printing software is designed for easy installation, configuration, and printing under Windows 95.

Windows 95 printing software overview

The printing software is contained on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains the following:

• GCC model-specific PPD files for use with Windows 95

Each PPD file describes the characteristics and options of a specific GCC printer. The PPD file is used in conjunction with the standard Windows 95 PostScript® printer driver (included with the Windows 95 software) to provide user access to page setup and printing options available with the GCC printer in use and to assure optimum print quality.

• GCC model-specific printer description files used directly by applications

Some applications do not use the Windows 95-compliant PPD’s. Because of this, a folder containing PPD’s for these applications is included on the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM.

Using a GCC printer with Windows 95

Installing a PPD for your GCC printer

The installation process includes the following steps:

• Installing the PPD file for your GCC printer

• Installing the Windows 95 PostScript driver

• Configuring the communication port

• Printing the Windows 95 test page

Before starting

Before starting the installation procedure, you should perform the following steps:

• Setup and connect the printer according to Chapter 1 in the

Elite XL Installation Guide.

• Switch on the printer.

And have the following items available:

• The Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM

• The Windows 95 CD-ROM or floppy disk set

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Installing Windows 95 printing software

Software installation is accomplished using the Add Printer Wizard function of Windows 95. Add Printer Wizard presents a simple step-bystep dialog to help you to setup your printing software.

To install the printing software:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

This is the Windows 95 icon that looks like a computer. You may have renamed it.

The My Computer window will appear.

2. Double-click the Printers folder.

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The Printers folder opens.

Installing Windows 95 printing software

3. Double-click the Add Printer icon.

The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears.

4. Click Next.

The local/network dialog box appears.

• Select either a Local or Network connection.

• If you selected Local, go to step 7. If you selected Network,

go on to the next step.

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5. Click Next. (For network connection only.)

The network path dialog appears.

• Type in the path or queue name of the printer. You can click

Browse to display a visual representation of your site’s network and the printers location on it.

• Click the Yes radio button if you print from MS-DOS based

programs.

If you select No for the MS-DOS printing question go to step 7. If you selected Yes go on to the next step.

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6. Click Next. (For MS-DOS network printing only.)

A dialog box appears that enables you to send print jobs from MSDOS applications to a network printer. Click the Capture Printer Port button and select an appropriate LPT port and print queue. Click OK.

Installing Windows 95 printing software

7. Click Next.

The manufacturer/model selection dialog box appears.

This dialog box contains lists of printer manufacturers and their printer models.

8. Click Have Disk….

The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

Change A:\ to D:\ if that is the designation of your CD-ROM drive.

9. Insert the Elite XL Software and Documentation CD-ROM into drive D:\..

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10. Click OK.

A dialog box containing a list of GCC printers appears.

11. Select your GCC printer model from the disk.

As an example, the GCC Elite XL 808 is chosen in the above illustration. The number following the printer name is the software version, and is subject to change.

If you chose Network in step 4, go to step 15. If you chose Local, go to the next step.

12. Click Next. (For local printers)

The port selection dialog box appears.

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GCC printers can accept jobs from either an LPT (Parallel) port or a COM (Serial) port.

Note: Some models of GCC printers include both RS-232 (25 pin) and RS-422 (8

pin) serial connectors, while others include only an RS-422 (8 pin) serial connector. Consult your GCC User’s Manual for more information.

LPT port configuration dialog box

COM port configuration dialog box

Installing Windows 95 printing software

13. Click Configure Port…. (For local printer only.)

A configuration window, specific to the type of port chosen (LPT or COM), will appear.

GCC recommends that you use the settings shown above.

GCC recommends the above settings.

Note: The serial port settings in the printer’s front panel menus must match the settings

in this dialog box. Check the settings and change them if necessary (see Chapter 2 in your manual). Note that the serial port’s Baud Rate submenu corresponds to the Bits per second drop-down list box in the dialog box, while the DTR setting in the Flow Control submenu corresponds to the Hardware setting shown above.

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14. Click OK. (For local printers only.)

The port selection dialog reappears.

15. Click Next.

The name printer dialog box appears.

You may enter a new name for your printer if you wish, or you may leave the default name. Also, you should decide whether you want to make this the default printer.

16. Click Next.

The print a test page dialog appears.

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We recommend that you not print the test page at this time, so change the setting to No. We do recommend that you print a test page after the installation is complete. (See page 4-26.)

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17. Click Finish.

The software installation will now commence. At one point, you will be asked to insert either the Windows 95 CD-ROM or the Windows 95 floppy disk that contains the printer driver.

When the installation is complete, you will be returned to the Printers folder. The folder now contains an icon for the newly installed printer, as shown below.

The remaining steps are for network printers only. If your printer is setup for local operation go on to the next section “Exploring the Properties dialog box.”

18. Click the printer’s icon so that it is highlighted.

19. Click File in the menu bar.

20. Select Properties. The printer’s Properties dialog box appears displaying the General panel.

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GCC Printers Elite XL User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Quick Start

Quick start Elite XL printer setup

Quick Start Macintosh software configuration

Quick Start IBM PC and compatible software configuration

Unpacking the printer

The Elite XL Configuration Page

Choosing a location for the printer

Installing or replacing a toner cartridge

Using the Tabloid/A3 Universal paper tray

Using the multipurpose feeder

Installing the multipurpose feeder extension plate

Opening the paper output tray

Connecting power to the Elite XL

Elite XL interface connections

LocalTalk connection

Centronics (parallel) connection

Ethernet network connection

Direct Ethernet connection

Configuring the Macintosh EtherTalk software

Network card status LEDs

Introduction to the Elite XL front panel

Front panel (LCD) display window

Front panel status LEDs

On Line LED

Comm (Communication) LED

Front panel function keys

On Line key

Paper LED

Service LED

Manual Feed key

Form Feed/Continue key

Cancel/Reset key

Menu key

Enter key

The Elite XL menu system

1. Language

2. Print Help Page

3. Print (1) Sample Page(s)

4. Printer Info

Software Installation

The Elite XL printer drivers

Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver

Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver

Selecting Page Setup options (LaserWriter 8)

Paper

Edge-to-edge printing

Layout

Reduce or Enlarge

Orientation

Options

Selecting Print options (LaserWriter 8)

Copies

Pages

Paper Source

Destination

Options

Saving print files (LaserWriter 8)

Selecting the Elite XL printer driver (PostScript Level 1)

Printing documents using the Elite XL printer driver

Selecting Page Setup options (Elite XL driver)

Paper option

Reduce or Enlarge

Orientation

Printer Effects

Options

Selecting Print options (Elite XL driver)

Copies

Pages

Cover Page

Print

Destination

Paper Source

Manual feed printing (LaserWriter 8 and Elite XL drivers)

Naming the Elite XL

Setting Windows 3.1 printing options