NEC 4600N User Manual

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UPERSCRIPT 4600N

USER’S GUIDE

October, 1999

703-A0364-001

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THIS USER’S GUIDE

This user’s guide includes the information you need to operate and maintain your NEC SuperScript™ 4600N printer. The chapters in this guide are described below. For networking information see the

Network Guide.

Chapter 1, “Features”

Describes SuperScript printing capabilities, printer options, settings, and operating requirements.

Chapter 2, “Getting Started”

Describes how to assemble your printer, print a test page, connect the printer to your computer or network, and begin printing your documents.

Chapter 3, “Printer Options”

Provides instructions for installing and using printer options, including the optional 250-sheet Paper T ray 2, the Legal Tray, and SIMM.

Chapter 4, “Printer Drivers”

How to install and use software on your computer to select printer settings and monitor printer status.

SuperScript Color Laser

Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”

Shows how to diagnose and respond to operating difﬁculties, including paper jams, printer errors, and print quality problems.

Chapter 9, “Technical Support”

Tells how to contact NEC for service, support, and supplies for your printer. Also provides information about the SuperScript 4600N Limited Warranty and obtaining service contracts.

Appendix A, “Printer Speciﬁcations”

Detailed information about printer operations.

Appendix B, “Media Speciﬁcations”

Information for using different media in your printer.

Appendix C, “Safety Information”

Information about safety precautions.

Appendix D, “Moving Your Printer”

Important instructions for safely moving, repacking, and shipping the printer.

Index

In the online version of this user guide’s index you can click on the hyperlink entries and go directly to index entry’s page.

Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel”

Describes how to use the Operator Panel to change printer settings and perform other tasks.

Chapter 6, “Advanced Features”

Describes advanced PostScript spooling features enabled by the built in hard disk. Features include collation, send one— print multiple copies, and on-demand printing from an externally connected Zip® drive.

Chapter 7, “Maintaining Your Printer”

Gives a schedule and instructions for performing routine maintenance tasks that will keep your printer operating efﬁciently.

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CONTENTS

THIS USER’S GUIDE iii CHAPTER 1: FEATURES 1

Overview 1

SuperScript 4600N Highlights 1 SuperScript 4600N Enhancements 1 Printer Options 1 Assumptions 1 System Requirements 2 Supported Printing Environments 2 Hardware Requirements 2 Energy Saving 2

SuperScript 4600N CD 3

Printing Software for Windows 3 Printing Software for Mac OS 3

4600N Printer Web Pages 4 Paper Handling and

Special Media 5

SuperScript 4600N Settings 6

Printer Settings 6 Using the Printer’s Operator Panel 6 Using Printer Drivers 6

PostScript 3 Features 6

Color Processing 6 Advanced Features 7 Watermarks 7 Paper Handling 7 Graphics 7 PostScript Options 8 Device Options 8

PCL5e Features 9 Working with Fonts In Windows 10

PostScript 3 Font Settings 10 PCL5e Font Settings 10

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED 11

Safety Instructions 11 Selecting a Location 11 Unpacking 12 Checking Printer Contents 13 Identifying Printer Parts 14

Front View 14 Front Internal View 14 Back View 14 Back Internal View 14 Top Internal View 14

Installing the Belt Cartridge 16 Installing the Fuser Components 17 Installing the Toner Modules 18 Loading the Paper Tray 19 Printing a Startup Page 20 Connecting the Printer 21

Connecting the 4600N Printer Locally 21 Connecting the 4600N to a Network 21

Printing with the 4600N Printer 22

Local Setup for Windows 95/98

and Windows NT 4.0 22 PostScript Driver Setup for Windows 3.1x 22 Printing from Your Application 22

Quick Web Printing

with the 4600N 23

Setting the Printer’s IP Address 23 Easy Remote Printing Setup 23

Printing Envelopes 24 Printing on Thick Paper 24 Printing Transparencies 25 Printing Labels 25

CHAPTER 3: PRINTER OPTIONS 27

Adding the Paper Tray 2 Unit 28 Installing the Legal Paper Tray 30 Adding Memory (SIMM) 31

Installing SIMM 32

CHAPTER 4: PRINTER DRIVERS 33

Overview 33

When to Use the PostScript 3 or

PCL5e Printer Driver 33

Installation Options 33

Windows 95/98 34

About Color Control Options 34 Installing Printer Software 34 Printing a Document 34 Accessing a Printer Driver 34 Changing Settings in the Printer Driver 34 Setting Another Printer Driver as Default 35 Windows NT Shared Printer Driver 35 Using the Windows 95/98 Printer Drivers 36

Windows NT 4.0 40

Installing Printer Driver Software 40 Printing a Document 40 Accessing Printer Properties 40 Accessing Document Properties 40 Changing Settings in the Printer Driver 40 Setting Another Printer Driver as Default 40 Using the Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver 41 Installing Options 41

Windows 3.1x 44

Installing the Printer Driver Software 44 Printing a Document 44 Accessing the Printer Driver 44 Changing Settings in the Printer Driver 44 Setting Another Printer Driver as Default 45

Mac OS 48

Installing Printing Software 48

Choosing the Printer 48

Configuring the PPD 48

Renaming Your Printer 48

Printing 48

Page Setup 48

CHAPTER 5: OPERATOR PANEL 51

Operator Panel Features 51

Indicator Lights 51

The Message Display 52

Operator Panel Buttons 53

Using the Menu Tree 54

An Example of Using the Menu Tree 55

Operator Panel Menus 56

Operator Panel Tasks 59

Taking the Printer Offline and Online 59

Setting Media Type 59

Stopping a Job 59

Clearing the Print Buffer 59

Resetting the Printer 59

Resetting the NIC 59

Restoring Factory Defaults 59

Printing 4600N Information Pages 60

Resetting Usage Reports 60

TCP/IP Setup 60

CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED FEATURES 61

From the Printer’s Home Page 61 Spooling Options 62

Print Queue Status 62

Job Priority 62

Banner Pages 63

Job Hold 64

Job Preview 65

Collation 65

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External Zip Drive Feature 66

Connecting the Zip Drive 66 To Print From the Web 67 To Print From the Operator Panel 67 To Eject Zip Disk 68

Scanner Copy Feature 69

Setting Up the Scanner 69 Accessing the Scanner 70 Scanner Support Features 70 Previewing a Scanned Image 70

CHAPTER 7: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 71

Precautions 71

Maintenance Schedule 72 Service Visit Schedule 72

Replacing the Toner Modules 73 Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle 74 Replacing the Fuser Cleaning Roller 75 Cleaning the Belt Cartridge 76 Replacing the Belt Cartridge 77 Inside the Back Cover 78 Replacing the Fuser Unit 79 Cleaning the Laser Lens 80 Replacing the Ozone Filter 81 Replacing the Toner Collector 81 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 82

CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 83

Overview 83

Print Quality Maintenance 83 Simple Troubleshooting 83 Printer Messages 83

Preventing Paper Jams 85

Understanding the Paper Path 85

Removing Paper Jams 86

Misfeed Jams 86 Inner Jams 87 Outer Jams 88 Drum Jams 88

Print Quality 89

Background is Smeared 89 Image Edges are Missing or Peeling 89 Horizontal Jitter 89 Horizontal Ribbing 89 Image Shows Banding, Shadows, or Shifting 89 White Line 89 Vertical Streaks 89 Vertical White Band 89 Black Line 90 Vertical Line 90 Image Staggered Vertically 90 Horizontal Banding 90 Horizontal White Band 90 Toner Spots 90 Mixed Color Image 90 Color Misregistration 91 Toner Streak 91 Mottled Image 91 Shadowing 91 Insufficient Gloss 91 Back of Paper is Stained 91 Missing Print 91 Partial Printing 91

Parallel Printing Problems 92

Nothing Printed 92 Nonsense is Printed 92 Error Messages with Little or Nothing Printed 92

CHAPTER 9: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 93

Overview 93 Assistance Nearby 93

Help From Within Your Company 93 Help From Your Dealer 93

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NEC Technical Support 93

How to Contact NEC 93

Ordering Supplies 94 NEC Warranty and Service 95

NEC Service Contracts 95

SuperScript 4600N Printer Limited Warranty 95

Warranty Period 95 Warranty Coverage 95 Warranty Support 96 Obtaining Warranty Service 96 Limitation of Damages 96

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS 97

Operating Specifications 97

Paper Handling 98

MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS 99 SAFETY INFORMATION 101

Ozone Emission 101 Laser Safety 101 CDRH Regulations 101 FCC Statement 102

MOVING YOUR PRINTER 103

Moving Your Printer Locally 103 Shipping the Printer 105

Index 109

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CHAPTER 1

FEATURES

VERVIEW

The innovative NEC SuperScript™ 4600N color laser printer is the best value today for fast color and monochrome printing. The 4600N delivers high resolution, laser color output for business presentations and reports and is adaptable to changing business needs. The 4600N printer introduces the ﬁrst web-based printing capability. This allows you to send print jobs to various locations—across the building or across the country! The following section reviews the features and options that will make the SuperScript 4600N the busiest machine in your ofﬁce.

SuperScript 4600N Highlights

• Prints 4 plus color pages or 16 monochrome pages per minute.

• With PostScript 3 or PCL5e printing languages, you can print almost anything. The printer automatically selects the appropriate printer language for incoming jobs.

note:

printer driver for your system. The PCL5e printer driver is for monochrome printing only.

• 600 x 600 dpi printing is standard

• 1200x1200 dpi printing is standard

• 96 MB of RAM standard, extendable to 128 MB

• 2.1 GB internal hard disk for storing fonts and forms.

• 200MZ processor speeds up the rendering of complex graphic documents

• Year-2000 compliant

For color printing, you must use the PostScript 3

SuperScript 4600N Enhancements

With the SuperScript 4600N, you can take advantage of the latest printing technology.

• Advanced PostScript spooling features enabled by the built in hard disk. Features include collation, send one— print multiple copies, and on-demand printing from an externally connected Zip® drive.

• The printer’s home page provides access to web-based printing software, online help, and other features.

• Using NEC’s PrintAgent™ software, conﬁguration and monitoring can be done from your workstation.

• Supports traditional network printing over NetWare, TCP/IP, EtherTalk, Windows 3.1x and above, Windows NT 4.0, and NetBEUI/NetBIOS

Printer Options

You can add these SuperScript features to increase your printer’s versatility.

• 250-sheet standard size Paper Tray 2

• 250-sheet Legal Tray

• Memory Upgrade Kit

Assumptions

The instructions in this guide assume that you are familiar with your computer and/or network operating systems, and that your system is conﬁgured and operating properly.

System Requirements

Your SuperScript 4600N printer and software can operate using the following minimum system conﬁgurations.

Windows Operating System

• Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, or Windows NT 4.0

• 486 or higher CPU

• CD-ROM drive

• 6.5 MB of free hard disk space

• 16 MB RAM for Windows 95/98 32 MB RAM for Windows NT 8 MB RAM for Windows 3.1x

• Parallel Port

• Ethernet connection

Macintosh Operating System

• Mac OS 7.1 or higher

• 68040 or higher CPU

• CD-ROM drive

• 5 MB of free hard disk space

• 8 MB or more of RAM

• Ethernet connection on the 4600N

Web-Based Printing Requirements

To use the web-based Pull Printing and NEC PrintAgent features, you need to have Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or above web browser. Other requirements are described in the

SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide.

Supported Printing Environments

The SuperScript 4600N comes with software for using the printer on several operating systems and networks.

• Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT® 4.0

• NetWare® versions 3.x, 4.x and 5.x

• Mac™ OS 7.1 and higher using EtherTalk

• Peer-to-peer printing for Windows 95/98

• UNIX®

For network setup, your workstation and network operating system should be conﬁgured and operating correctly, and your SuperScript 4600N printer drivers should already be properly installed.

Hardware Requirements

Y ou need to pr ovide the following additional har dwar e to set up and connect your printer.

• For standard connection, a IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable.

• For network connection, Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet, shown here.

note:

detects whether you have a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. For better performance, NEC recommends that you use shielded cable and connectors when connecting to 100 Mbps Ethernet.

The network interface card (NIC) automatically

Energy Saving

The SuperScript 4600N printers meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Computers program for printers. The purpose of this program is to promote

the manufacturing and marketing of energy-efﬁcient ofﬁce automation equipment, thereby potentially reducing combustion-related pollution. (The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.)

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UPERSCRIPT

The

SuperScript 4600N CD

provides three options for installing printer drivers and printing utilities in Windows.

• Easy/Local Setup

• Network Client/Custom Setup

• Network Server/Administrator Setup Choose the one that best suits your needs.

4600N CD

that comes with your printer

Printing Software for Windows

Easy/Local Setup

Use this option to quickly install the basic printing tools for your operating system. This is appropriate if you are connected to a SuperScript 4600N from the parallel port. Using this option, you can install

• PostScript 3 and PCL5e printer drivers

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0

• UserGuide.pdf—A user’s guide you can view online, or print out

note:

printer driver. Also, the advanced setting, Image Color Matching (ICM), is not available with this setup.

For color printing, you must use the PostScript 3

Network Server/Administrator Setup

This setup should only be used by system administrators who are familiar with the procedures for installing server software and network conﬁguration. Use it to install and use network utilities, and set up servers for NEC PrintAgent Pull Printing.

For more information on network setup see the

Color Laser Network Guide.

In addition to all the items available in the Custom/Network Client Setup, the following tools are provided:

• PrintAgent Pull Printing Server software

• PrintAgent Secondary File Server software

• MAP utility for Windows 95/98, and Windows NT 4.0

SuperScript

Printing Software for Mac OS

The

SuperScript 4600N CD

provides the following software for Mac OS users.

• The AdobePS printer driver

• The SuperScript 4600N printer description ﬁle

• ICC ﬁles for Color Sync Instructions for installing Mac OS software are on page 48.

More detailed instructions are provided in the

Color Laser Network Guide

that comes with your printer

SuperScript

FEATURES

Network Client/Custom Setup

If you are a network client with access to a SuperScript 4600N printer, you can use this setup to access web-based printing tools and network utilities. Using this option, you can install

• PostScript 3 printer driver with Image Color Matching*

• PostScript 3 printer driver without Image Color Matching*

• PCL5e printer driver

• NEC PrintAgent for Remote Printing

• Utilities for peer-to-peer printing*

• Internet Explorer 5.0

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0

• UserGuide.pdf and NetworkGuide.pdf—User’s guides you can view online, or print out

*Not available for Windows NT workstations

SuperScript 4600N CD 3

4600N P

RINTER

WEB P

AGES

Every SuperScript 4600N network printer has a built-in web server and

Printer Home page

you can use for a variety of

tasks, including

• Pull Printing from your desktop

• Installing the NEC PrintAgent Remote Printing driver

• Monitoring 4600N PrintAgent printers

• Performing network administration tasks

• Conﬁguring URLs for 4600N printers and servers

• Downloading Pull Printing Server software

• Downloading Secondary File Server software

• Getting information and Help You will need to obtain your printer’s IP address from your

network administrator and then assign the IP address to the printer (see page 23).

Once you assign an IP Addr ess to the printer, you can browse to it using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher. The URL uses the printer’s IP Address. It is

http://<Printer IP Address>

http://131.241.045.027

Two other useful printer web pages are

• The

URL Conﬁguration Page

install and conﬁgure Pull Printing Servers. The URL is

http://<Printer IP Address>/configure.html

See the information.

• The

Network Administration Page

to conﬁgure the printer network settings. To access this, go the URL conﬁguration page and click the

Administration

Network Guide

The Printer Home Page

You can view the Printer Home page from Windows, Mac OS, or UNIX. The URL is the IP address you assign to the printer, for example, http://131.241.45.65.

for example:

, which you can use to

SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide

, which you can use

link. See the

SuperScript Color Laser

for more information.

for more

Network

Click here to display the Pull Printing page to print over the web without a driver

Click here to install the NEC PrintAgent driver for remote printing over the web

Click here to access advanced features

Click here to display the NEC PrintAgent window to monitor other web printers

Use these links to learn more about Pull Printing and Remote Printing using the NEC PrintAgent

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APER HANDLING AND

PECIAL

You can use the 4600N to print on a wide variety of media and sizes. SuperScript 4600N paper handling features let you manage print jobs and ofﬁce tasks efﬁciently.

Supported Media

Use any light or medium weight copier paper to print out draft copies of your documents. Then, for the best results on ﬁnal documents, you should consider using NEC’s Premium papers.

Premium Color Laser Paper - 24 lb. Bond:

paper with a super smooth ﬁnish for brilliant color reproduction. Use this for correspondence, proposals, charts, graphs, and illustrations.

Premium Color Laser Paper - 60 lb. Cover:

stock that is ideal for report covers, mailers, greeting cards and invitations.

Ultra Glossy Color Laser Paper - 100 lb. Text:

double-sided glossy ﬁnish that is preferred for professional printing and photographic art. Use this for data sheets, brochures, and client presentations.

Premium Overhead Transparencies:

brilliant projected images.

Your Starter Kit includes a sampler of NEC Premium papers. See page 94 for information about ordering NEC premium papers and other printer supplies. If you do not have the NEC Premium papers, try to match them as closely as possible for the best printing results. Appendix B, “Media Speciﬁcations,” has more information about choosing media.

When printing special media, be sure to load the paper tray only to the mark indicated for that media. When printing on thick or glossy stock, set the Media Type to the printer Operator Panel, and reset it to Paper when you are done (see page 59 for instructions).

EDIA

Use this for

Thick Stock

A bright

A heavier

Has a

Supported Paper Sizes

You can print on a variety of paper sizes including

Paper Size

Letter 8.5 x 11 216 x 279 Legal 8.5 x 14 216 x 356 A4 8.3 x 11.7 210 x 297 Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184 x 267 UK Quarto* 8 x 10 203 x 254 Folio* 8.5 x 13 216 x 330 Commercial #10 Env. 4.13 x 9.5 105 x 241

*Not available in PCL printer drivers.

note: To print Legal size paper, you must install the

optional Legal Paper Tray into Paper Tray 1 or Paper Tray 2.

Paper Source Selections

In your printer driver, you can specify which paper tray the printer should use for your print job: Tray 1, Tray 2 (option), or AutoSelect. When you specify AutoSelect, the printer automatically selects the right tray based on the media type in the trays. The printer can detect paper sizes based on how the trays are adjusted. Therefore, it is important to adjust the paper trays properly.

Orientation

Orientation describes the position of images on a page with respect to the long and short edges of the paper . You can print three ways.

Portrait means the page has a vertical orientation (the default).

Landscape means the page has a horizontal

orientation.

Rotated Landscape means the page has a horizontal

orientation and is ﬂipped.

Inches Millimeters

FEATURES

Number of Copies

You can set the number of copies to be printed up to 999 (99 for PCL).

Paper Handling and Special Media 5

SUPERSCRIPT 4600N SETTINGS

Printer Settings

SuperScript 4600N printer settings give you many ways to customize your print job. There is often more than one place to change the same printer setting. These include

• The SuperScript PostScript 3 and PCL5e printer drivers

• The Operator Panel on your printer

Using the Printer’s Operator Panel

You can use the printer’s Operator Panel to cancel a print job or change settings that are not available in your printer driver. You can view messages on the Operator Panel to help diagnose printing problems. In addition, the printer operator panel allows you to print out font lists and test pages and view the total page count. You can also set the printer’s TCP/ IP address or reconﬁgure network settings. Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel,” provides instructions for using the printer’s operator panel.

Using Printer Drivers

Your printer software includes the PostScript 3 printer drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, and Mac OS and the PCL 5e printer driver for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT 4.0. They offer a wide range of features for setting up your print job and printer settings.

Most of these features and settings are described in this chapter. A particular feature may be implemented slightly differently, depending on which driver you are using.

note: If you are unsure about a setting in your printer

driver, be sure to use the driver’s Online Help feature. Chapter 4, “Printer Drivers,” provides complete information about using your printer driver software.

When to Use the PostScript 3 or PCL5e Printer Driver

Use the PostScript 3 driver for color documents and documents that contain many complex graphic images or extensive page layout formatting. The PostScript driver has more options and delivers better graphic processing.

Use the PCL5e driver for monochrome documents that

contain mostly text and limited formatting. The PCL5e driver processes this type of document quickly.

note: For color printing, you must use the PostScript 3

printer driver for your system. The PCL5e printer driver is for monochrome printing only.

POSTSCRIPT 3 FEATURES

These are general descriptions of settings available in the PostScript 3 printer drivers. The interface of the printer driver depends on the operating system you use. Not all settings are available for all drivers, or they may appear on different tabs in the printer driver. All printer drivers have Online Help available at the click of a button, with more information about speciﬁc settings. Chapter 4, “Printer Drivers,” shows the PostScript printer drivers and explains how to use them.

Color Processing

Color Control

Use these settings to deﬁne color in your print job. Color Photo: Produces smooth color images, for the best

reproduction of photographic images. Color Business Graphics: Produces bright, solid colors,

suitable for presentation graphics, charts, and posters. Color T ransparency: Use this for the best results when

printing color presentations on overhead transparency ﬁlm. Grayscale: Converts all colors in the document to black and

shades of gray for monochrome printing. Unadjusted: Does not apply any of the special color control

features.

Image Color Matching

This feature is available for advanced users (except for Windows NT). During the PostScript 3 for Windows 95/98 driver installation from the SuperScript 4600N CD using the Network Client/Custom Install feature, you have the option of installing a driver using Microsoft Image Color Matching (ICM) technology or a driver using NEC’s color matching method. The driver using NEC’s color matching method is the default and recommended driver.

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The ICM based driver calibrates the colors with those actually seen on the print client’s monitor. The NEC based driver calibrates the colors with those described by the NEC Color Table located inside the printer.

Advanced Features

Advanced features allow you to have more control over your print jobs. They can be accessed from the NEC features tab of the PostScript driver or from the Advanced features button on your printer’s home page. For more details about these unique features see Chapter 6 of this user’s guide.

Collation

Use the collation feature to print multiple, sorted copies of your print job.

Job Hold

Through job hold you can store a document on the printer’s hard drive and release it through the Operator Panel later. This feature is most useful when you want to ensure conﬁdentiality in a networked environment.

Job Preview and Job Reprint

With these features, the printer’s hard disk stores your document indeﬁnitely. Job preview lets you preview the ﬁrst copy of a document before printing out more copies. Job reprint holds your job for release at a later time.

Banner Page

Banner pages are used to identify and separate print jobs. They contain information about your print job and are especially useful in a network environment.

Color Scanning

An optional color scanner can attach to the printer’s SCSI interface and provide convenient color copies. Scanned images can be saved in JPEG format and accessed across the company network or Internet.

Zip Drive Attachment

You can print certain ﬁles directly from a SCSI attached Iomega Zip® drive—without the use of a PC. You can search for ﬁles on the Zip drive by using the printer’s Operator Panel.

Watermarks

A watermark is text that appears on pages in your print job, such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL. Use these settings to apply watermarks to your print job, create new watermarks, or modify existing watermarks. A preview area shows how the watermark will appear. You can also specify whether the watermark appears in the foreground or background, and on which pages it appears. This feature is not available for Windows NT.

Paper Handling

Layout

Use this feature to print multiple page images on the printed page, including 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 16. This gives you the ability to print pamphlets, storyboards, or thumbnail layouts. You can also print a border around the page image (except for 1 page only).

Unprintable Ar ea

Use this setting to specify the area on the edge of the paper that cannot be printed on. This setting overrides margins set in the application.

Graphics

Resolution

Print resolution is measured by the number of dots per inch (dpi) in an image. The higher the number is, the ﬁner the resolution. Resolution can be set to 600 dpi (the default) or 1200 dpi.

note: 1200 dpi is only available when 80 MB of RAM are

installed in the printer (96 MB of RAM are required for printing legal size paper).

Sharp Edge Technology

Speciﬁes whether or not NEC’s Sharp Edge T echnology (SET) should be used. SET is only available with 600 dpi. It reﬁnes the print quality of characters and line art by smoothing the ﬁne gradations along the edge of the printed image. It is best to turn this feature OFF for color photo images.

Halftoning

If graphic images in your document do not print correctly,

FEATURES

PostScript 3 Features 7

use these settings to adjust screen frequency and angle. For example, use this when screened images show a moiré pattern.

Negative Image

If you select this, black and white values are reversed and RGB colors print as their complements.

Mirror Image

If you select this, pages are “mirrored” on the horizontal axis.

Scaling

You can enlarge or reduce the page image. A value of 100% (the default) means no enlargement or reduction. A value of 50% reduces the page image to half its normal size. A value of 200% doubles the size of the page image.

PostScript Options

There are several settings you can use to customize the way the driver processes print jobs

PostScript Output Format

These settings control the way the driver creates the PostScript language descriptions for page images.

Optimize for Speed: Check this for faster printing. This option may cause a problem for some print jobs if the printer does not have enough memory.

Optimize for Portability-ADSC: Check this to ensure that the document can be printed on any PostScript printer. Documents may take longer to print when this option is selected. This option is useful if the printer has limited memory, because it creates smaller documents.

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS): Use this to print your document as a single-page image that will be incorporated into another ﬁle. You must also select Output to File.

Archive Format: Use this to create a PostScript data stream that gets stored in a ﬁle to be used later.

PostScript Header

You can control whether the driver sends a PostScript header with each document. By default a header proceeds each sent PostScript job. (You will not see this header, it is part of the

PostScript code.) If you are printing to your own local printer and you will only be sending PostScript jobs you can choose to send the header just once. The header is retained and will be used with each job, thus slightly reducing print time.

Error Handling

You can send an error handler with each print job. Then, if an error occurs, the printer prints a page with a message describing the nature of the error. You or a technician can use this information to diagnose the problem.

PostScript Timeout Values

These settings deﬁne timeout periods allowed when the driver communicates with the printer . Enter a value from 0 to 999 seconds (32,767 seconds for NT). When zero is entered, the printer will wait indeﬁnitely. If you printer is shared, do not specify a value of zero.

Job Timeout: This is the maximum number of seconds the printer can take to print a single job. If the print job takes more time to print than the timeout value, the printer may stop printing and prepare to receive a new document.

Wait Timeout: This is the maximum number of seconds the printer will wait for data from the computer. While receiving a print job, the printer driver may pause to build a PostScript language description of each page. For complicated pages, which take longer to build, you may need to set a higher wait time.

Advanced Options

Advanced options allow you to optimize printer performance, but generally should not be changed unless you have speciﬁc reasons to do so. Use the driver Online Help feature for more information on these settings.

Device Options

You can use settings on the Device Options tab to match the attached printer conﬁguration so that the printer driver can generate optimized PostScript code.

Available printer memory

Set this to match the amount of memory you have installed in the printer.

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Available font cache

The driver automatically adjusts the font cache size based on installed memory. Increase this amount for better performance of Type 32 bitmap fonts.

Reserved printer memory

Specify how much memory to reserve for special printer functions, such as macros, Operator Panel settings, etc. The reserved memory is not used for printing.

FEATURES

Installable options

Use this area to change the settings to match the printer’s hardware setup when you add options to the printer, including Tray 2, or more RAM memory.

PCL5E FEATURES

These are general descriptions of settings available in the PCL5e printer drivers. The interface of the printer driver depends on the operating system you use. Not all settings are available for all drivers, or they may appear on different tabs in the printer driver. All printer drivers have Online Help available at the click of a button, with more information about speciﬁc settings. Chapter 4, “Printer Drivers,” shows the PCL5e printer drivers and explains how to use them.

Resolution

Print resolution is measured by the number of dots per inch (dpi) in an image. The higher the number is, the ﬁner the resolution. Resolution can be set to 600 (the default), 300, 150, and 75 dpi. Lower resolutions require less memory and processing time.

Dithering

Select a dithering pattern for converting images from one format to another, for example, for printing color documents in black and white. Dithering, along with the intensity and resolution settings, effect the overall appearance of graphics in printed documents.

Printer memory tracking

Before printing a document, the printer driver calculates how much memory is required to print. If the document requires more memory than is available in the printer, the document is rejected. Use this setting to deﬁne how this calculation is made. A conservative calculation ensures that printer memory is never over-committed. A more aggressive calculation allows the printer to attempt printing a complex document, but memory may be over-exceeded and the print job may not be completed.

Printer Memory

This feature appears on the driver, but does not apply to the SuperScript 4600N printer and does not need to be adjusted.

Cartridges

This feature appears on the driver, but does not apply to the SuperScript 4600N printer and does not need to be adjusted.

Halftone Color Adjustment

In the Windows NT driver this is an advanced feature for controlling how color appears in a document and is converted to monochrome when printed.

Intensity

Adjust this setting to control the darkness of graphics in the printed document.

PCL5e Features 9

WORKING WITH FONTS IN

INDOWS

Under most conditions your documents will print out well without any adjustment to font settings in your printer drivers. The Windows printer drivers have settings for specifying how TrueType fonts in your document are matched to PostScript fonts in the printer. You may want to adjust these if your documents take a long time to print or the quality of the font is not satisfactory. Font settings vary slightly on the Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT 4.0 printer drivers.

PostScript 3 Font Settings

Send TrueType fonts to printer according to the font Substitution T able: Instead of downloading all

TrueType fonts to the printer, this selection substitutes PostScript fonts resident in the printer for the TrueType fonts used in the document according to a table you deﬁne.

Using the Substitution Table: The substitution utility allows you to view or edit which fonts in the printer should be substituted for the TrueType fonts in your document. Using resident printer fonts speeds printing.

Always use built-in printer fonts instead of TrueType fonts: Select this and the printer substitutes its closest

matching resident fonts. This speeds printing, but the document may not print out exactly as it appears on the screen

Always use TrueType fonts: Downloads bitmap TrueType fonts to the printer to print the document. This ensures the printed document will look the same as it does on the screen, but it may take longer to print.

PCL5e Font Settings

Download TrueType fonts as outline fonts: TrueType

fonts used in your document are processed by the driver and downloaded to the printer as outline fonts. This provides the quickest printing time, but lowest quality for text output.

Download TrueType fonts as bitmap fonts: TrueType fonts used in your document are processed by the driver and downloaded to the printer as bitmapped fonts. Formatting is very accurate at small point sizes. Printing is faster, but not portable if printing to a ﬁle.

Print T rueT ype T ext as graphics: TrueType fonts used in your document are processed by the driver and downloaded to the printer as graphics. This produces the best text quality, but can slow printing. This is best for documents with several graphics and little or no repeating text.

Install Printer Fonts: Use this to download soft fonts to the printer.

The Update Soft Fonts feature updates the driver to recognize new fonts. Use this if you have added new fonts to your system after you installed the driver.

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CHAPTER 2

GETTING STARTED

OVERVIEW

This chapter tells you how to safely set up your printer and begin printing right away. Included are instructions for:

• Selecting a location and unpacking

• Checking printer contents and identifying printer parts

• Installing the Belt Cartridge, Fuser Oil Bottle and Fuser

Cleaning Roller, and Toner Modules

• Loading the Paper Tray

• Printing a Startup Page

• Connecting the printer to your computer or network

• Printing with the 4600N printer

• Quick Web printing

• Printing envelopes, transparencies, and labels

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To protect yourself and your equipment from possible damage, always follow these precautions:

• Protect the printer from dampness or spills.

• Save the printer box and all packing materials that came with your printer in case you need to ship it later.

• Lifting or moving the printer requires two adults!

• Read the installation instructions carefully before you plug in your printer, and heed all warnings.

• Keep this user’s guide for reference.

• Keep the printer level at all times, especially when the Fuser Oil Bottle is installed. Do not tilt more than 1.5°!

• The fuser area, under the Top and Back Covers is very hot. Let the printer cool at least 15 minutes before touching these areas.

WARNING! This printer is intended to be electrically

grounded. It comes with a three-wire grounding plug. This plug will only ﬁt a grounded AC outlet or power strip. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug by removing the third pin.

SELECTING A LOCATION

Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation and opening covers and trays. The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the

edge of your desk or table!

Safety Precautions

The printer and packaging weighs approximately 100 lbs. Moving and unpacking the printer requires two adults.

28”

10”

Keep printer vents unobstructed

10”

For more details on printer dimensions see Appendix A, “Printer Specifications.”

UNPACKING

Follow these steps to safely unpack the printer:

1. Open the top cover of the packing box and remove the QuickStart poster.

2. Remove the Accessory kit and Starter kit from the top of the printer.

3. Turn the lar ge plastic box scr ews at the bottom of the box to the left (A) and pull them out (B).

Unpacking the Printer Box

4. Using your thumb and ﬁnger, remove the plastic screw

sleeves from the box (C).

5. Lift off the outer box (D).

6. Open the plastic bag that contains the printer and slide it down.

7. With one person on each side of the printer, grasp the printer at the hand grips where they are exposed by notches in the foam padding (E).

8. Lift the printer and place it on a sturdy, level surface.

note: Save the box, box screws,

and packing material. If you ship the printer in the future, be sure to follow the special packing instructions in Appendix D to safeguard internal components.

12 SuperScript 4600N — User’s Guide

Caution! The printer and packaging

weigh approximately 100lbs. To set up the printer and move it requires two adults.

CHECKING PRINTER CONTENTS

Take a moment to verify that the following items were included in your printer box:

• SuperScript 4600N printer with 250-sheet Paper Tray 1

• QuickStart Poster

• Starter Kit (see contents below)

• Accessory Kit (see contents below)

• SuperScript 4600N software in a license envelope

QuickStart Poster

Toner Collector– installed inside printer

Printer with Standard 250-sheet Paper Tray 1

Power Cord

• Power Cord

• Toner Collector (installed next to the Toner Modules inside Front Cover of printer)

note: The black and color modules in the Accessory Kit

print approximately 5,000 and 3,000 pages respectively. Replacement modules print approximately 10,000 and 6,000 letter size pages respectively, at 5% coverage.

Starter Kit

NEC Paper Sample Pack Software Envelope

•SuperScript 4600N User’s Gui

•SuperScript 4600N CD

•Adobe® Photo Deluxe CD

Accessory Kit

Fuser Oil Syringe

(Save for future use!)

Fuser Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaning Roller Belt Cartridge

GETTING STARTED

Not Included …

To connect your printer, you need to provide the proper

parallel and/or network cable.

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Cable

Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable with RJ-45 Connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet.

1 Black Toner Module 1 Cyan Toner Module 1 Magenta Toner Module 1 Yellow Toner Module

Checking Printer Contents 13

IDENTIFYING PRINTER PARTS

Use the illustrations on the facing page to identify standard parts for the SuperScript 4600N.

Front V iew

• Operator Panel—for displaying messages and conﬁguring the printer

• Power Button—for turning on and off the printer

• Top Cover—provides access to the Fuser Unit and inside of the printer (also serves as the Output Tray)

• Output Tray —holds up to 250 printed sheets

• Top Cover Release button—unlocks and opens the Top Cover

• Front Cover—provides access to Toner Modules and Toner Collector

• Front Cover Latch—unlocks and opens the Front Cover

• Paper Tray 1—standard input tray, holds 250 sheets of paper

Front Internal View

• Toner Module Racks—holds Toner Modules

• Toner Collector—collects used toner

• Paper T ransfer Rollers—moves the paper fr om the inside of the printer to the Output Tray

• Power Cord Connector—for attaching the power cord

• Back Vent—allows ventilation

Back Internal View

• Transfer Drum—transfers image to paper

• Registration Rollers—keeps the paper straight

• Transfer Roller—works with the Transfer Drum to transfer the image to the paper

• Paper Discharger—removes the static electricity from the paper

• Transfer Unit—consists of the above four parts

Top Internal View

• Fuser Unit—uses heat and pressure to adhere the toner image to the paper. Contains two Fuser Rollers.

• Fuser Oil Bottle—holds the oil that helps adhere the toner image to the paper

• Fuser Cleaning Roller—helps keep the Fuser Rollers clean

• Belt Cartridge—also known as the Photoconductor Belt Module or OPC Unit.

Back View

• Serial Number—necessary for warranty registration

• Back Cover—provides access to clear paper jams

• Back Cover Latch—lift to open back of printer

• Filter Cover—contains the Ozone Filter

• Bidirectional parallel interface—for attaching bidirectional parallel cable from your computer

• Ethernet interface—for attaching the Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connectors from your network

• SCSI Interface (Port)—for attaching a selected scanner and/or Zip drive

• Interface Panel—contains the interface for the controller board, hard drive and network interface card

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Important Printer Parts

FRONT VIEW

GETTING STARTED

FRONT INTERNAL VIEW

Operator Panel

Power Button

Front Cover

Paper T ray 1

BACK VIEW

Back V ent

Top Cover

Output Tray

Top Cover Release Button

Front Cover Latch

BACK INTERNAL VIEW

Transfer Unit consists of:

Transfer Drum

Registration Rollers

Transfer Roller

Paper Discharger

Toner Module Racks

TOP INTERNAL VIEW

Fuser Oil Bottle

Paper T ransfer Rollers

T oner Collector

Fuser Cleaning Roller

Fuser Unit

Serial Number

Filter Cover

Back Cover Latch

Power Cord Connector

Belt Cartridge

Bidirectional Parallel Interface

SCSI Interface

Ethernet Interface

Interface Panel

Identifying Printer Parts 15

INSTALLING THE BELT CARTRIDGE

1. Make sure all packing materials and tape are removed from the printer.

2. Open the Front Cover of the printer with the Front Cover Release Latch (A).

3. Open the Top Cover of the printer by sliding the Top Cover Release button forward (B)

4. Flip up the Belt Cartridge Locking Levers inside the top of the printer (C).

5. Remove the Tension Release Pins from both sides of the Belt Cartridge (D). Do not discard these pins.

6. Remove, but do not discard, the black protective sheet from around the Belt Cartridge.

7. Slide the Belt Cartridge into the guides, as shown (E). The ﬂat side of the cartridge should face the front of the printer.

8. Snap the Belt Cartridge Locking Levers into place (F).

9. Close the Top Cover and then the Front Cover of the printer.

note: The Belt Cartridge is sometimes called the

Photoconductor Belt Module or OPC Unit.

Save the T ension Release Pins and black cover along with all packing materials!

Caution The Belt Cartridge should

slide easily into the printer. Do not force it!

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INSTALLING THE FUSER

OMPONENTS

Follow the steps below to install the Fuser Oil bottle and the Fuser Cleaning Roller:

1. Open the Top Cover of the printer (A).

2. Make sure the Lock Tabs are in the open position (B).

3. Remove the orange Tension Release Pins from the ends of the Fuser Rollers. Open the Pressure Release Tabs and pull the pins up and out (C).

note: You may have to pull hard to remove these.

4. Remove the Fuser Oil Bottle from its plastic bag and set

5. Remove the Fuser Cleaning Roller from its plastic bag

6. Turn the Lock Tabs to the closed position holding the

7. Close the Top Cover of the printer.

Lock Tabs Open

GETTING STARTED

into place with the shunt valve down and the labeled side facing the front of the printer (D). The tab on the bottle should face right when viewed from the printer’s front. Place in front of the Lock Tabs.

and set into place with the exposed part of the roller facing the front of the printer (E). The extra tab should be on the left. Place in back of the Lock Tabs over the Fuser Rollers.

Fuser Oil Bottle and Fuser Cleaning Roller in place (F).

Tension Release Pins

Save the T ension Release Pins and along with all packing materials!

Lock Tabs Closed

Installing the Fuser Components 17

INSTALLING THE TONER MODULES

1. Open the Front Cover of the printer(A).

2. Note the color labels inside indicating where to slide the

different color Toner Modules (B) (C=Cyan, M=Magenta, Y=Yellow, and K=Black).

3. Begin with Cyan. Remove the Toner Module from its

plastic bag and rock it gently three or four times (C).

4. Remove the protective tape from the module.

5. Remove (and save) the orange protective cover.

6. Hold the module level and slide into place along the

racks in the printer (D).

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the remaining color Toner

Modules (E).

8. Close the Front Cover, making sur e it clicks into place (F).

K (Black) Y (Yellow) M (Magenta) C (Cyan)

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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

Paper Tray 1 can hold up to 250 sheets of medium weight paper—U.S. letter size, executive, UK quarto, folio, or A4. It also holds envelopes, transparencies, and sheets of labels. See Appendix B, “Media Speciﬁcations,” for a complete list of media that can be used. The exact number of sheets Paper Tray 1 can hold depends on the weight of the paper.

1. Remove Paper Tray 1(A).

2. Squeeze both sides of the length tab and slide it into place. The outside of the tab should match the desired size marked on the inside of the tray (B).

3. Squeeze the left side guide and slide it to match your

paper’s width (C). The inside of the tab should match the desired size on the tray (D).

4. Insert the paper into Paper Tray 1 (E).

5. Reinsert Paper Tray 1 into the printer (F).

note: If the paper type has been changed from plain to

thick stock, or from thick stock to plain, use the Media button on the Operator Panel to switch between these paper types. The printer does not have to be reconﬁgured for overhead transparencies; it will automatically recognize when this type of media is loaded.

GETTING STARTED

Do not overfill Paper Tray!

Loading the Paper Tray 19

PRINTING A STARTUP PAGE

Follow these steps to connect your printer to AC Power and print a Startup Page:

1. Make sure the power switch is turned off (A) (button is

out).

2. Connect the Power Cord to the rear of the printer (B).

3. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet.

WARNING! This printer is intended to be electrically

grounded. It comes with a three-wire grounding plug. This plug will only ﬁt a grounded AC outlet or power strip. This is a safety feature . If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug by removing the third pin!

4. Turn on the printer power.

5. Indicator lights cycle and the following messages appear

on the Operator Panel display in sequence (C):

Self T est SuperScript 4600 booting... INITIALIZING WARMING UP PRINTING

6. The printer issues the Startup Page (D) and the following

message appears on the Operator Panel display:

READY

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Previous Next

WARMING UP

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Select

©1999 NEC Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. NEC and the NEC logo are registered trademarks and SuperScript is a trademark of NEC Corporation. Adobe, PostScript and the PostScript logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

4600N

SUPERSCRIPT

GENERAL INFO

Printer Name: SuperScript 4600 Software Version: 0.04 Build Time: 936928632 PostScript Version: 3010.108 PrintAgent Version: 1.008 Disk Resource Version: 0.0.4N

STORAGE

RAM Installed: 128 Megabytes Disk Size: 1964.03 Megabytes Disk Free: 1667.97 Megabytes

JOB OPTIONS

Number of Copies: 1 Print PS Errors: Enabled Wait Timeout: 240 seconds Job Timeout: Never

ENGINE INFO

Default Resolution: 600.0 X 600.0 DPI Edge Smoothing: Disabled Jam Recovery: Enabled Tray 1: Letter Tray 2: Legal Pages Printed: 2182

PARALLEL PORT

Status: Enabled Bi-di: Enabled Personality: AutoSelect

NETWORK PORT

Status: Enabled Personality: AutoSelect Web Address: http://131.241.45.88

For sales information, call (800) NEC-INFO or visit our website at http://www.nectech.com. For supplies, call (800) 632-2326

CONNECTING THE PRINTER

This section tells you how to connect your SuperScript 4600N Series printer to your computer or network.

note: You can be connected to and receive data at the

parallel port and Ethernet port at the same time.

Connecting the 4600N Printer Locally

You can connect to an IBM®-compatible computer using the bidirectional parallel

interface. We recommend an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable that is no more than 6 feet in length. If you use a cable that is longer than 6 feet, it should be certiﬁed as bidirectional. Use the wire clips to fasten the cable to the printer.

Follow these basic steps:

1. Make sure your computer and printer are turned OFF.

2. Plug the parallel cable into the parallel port on your

computer and printer.

3. Turn on your printer, wait until it displays the READY

message, then turn on your computer.

Connecting the 4600N to a Network

With the SuperScript 4600N, you can connect to an Ethernet network. Use a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for

10/100Base-T Ethernet. Follow these basic steps to connect the printer and verify that

the NIC is installed and operating properly.

1. Make sure your computer and printer are turned OFF.

2. Connect the network’s twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors to the new network port on your printer. Reattach the power cord to the printer, plug in the printer.

3. Turn on the printer. It may take up to 90 seconds to warm up, and then it prints a Network Settings page with NIC status information. For more details see the “SuperScript

Color Laser Network Guide.”

note: Keep the Network Settings page. You or your

network administrator will need this information when conﬁguring the NIC for your network.

Interface Panel

Bidirectional Parallel

GETTING STARTED

SCSI Port

Ethernet 10/100Base-T

Connecting the Printer 21

PRINTING WITH THE 4600N

RINTER

After you have successfully printed a Startup Page and connected your printer, you can install a printer driver from the SuperScript 4600N CD and begin printing.

There are three available setups for SuperScript 4600N Series printer software: Easy/Local, Network Client/Custom, and Network Server/Administrator . These were described earlier on page 3 of this user’s guide.

note: Instructions for setup and printing from a Mac OS

are on page 48. See also the “SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide.”

To get started, you can use the Easy/Local setup. This setup quickly installs the basic printing tools for your operating system.

Local Setup for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0

Follow these steps.

1. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The Installer will launch automatically.

3. When prompted, select the Easy/Local installation option and click Next.

4. Continue responding to the selections displayed in the dialog boxes until installation is complete.

PostScript Driver Setup for Windows 3.1x

Follow these steps to install and use the PostScript printer driver in Windows 3.1x.

1. Boot your system and start Windows.

2. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the appropriate

drive (in this example we use drive E:).

3. In the Windows Program Manager, select Run from the

File menu. Windows displays the Run dialog box.

4. Type E:\WIN31\PS\SETUP.EXE in the Command Line ﬁeld.

5. Click the OK button. This launches the Installer.

6. Respond to the selections displayed in the installation dialog boxes.

7. When installation is complete the installer will prompt you to restart Windows. Click the Restart Windows button.

8. After Windows restarts the Install PostScript Printer From PPD dialog box will appear.

9. Select NEC SuperScript 4600N PS. Click on Install.

10. When installation is complete click on Close.

Printing from Your Application

You can do this using the print command of the application used to create your document.

1. Open a document you wish to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

3. Select the options you want in the Print dialog box, including the number of copies and page range.

4. When the options are selected, click OK to print the document.

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Instructions for setup and printing from a Mac OS computer are on page 48.

QUICK WEB PRINTING

WITH THE 4600N

The fastest way to begin printing over the network is to use NEC’s PrintAgent software and a web browser. This section tells how to set up NEC PrintAgent Remote Printing.

To use Remote Printing, you must have the following on your computer:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or above

• The Windows 95/98 or Windows NT operating system

Setting the Printer’s IP Address

There are several ways to do this. The steps below show how to use the Operator Panel to set your printer’s IP Address.

1. Press the Online button of the Operator Panel. OFFLINE

appears on the display.

2. Press the Menu button to enter menu mode. CONTROL

appears on the display.

3. Press the Next button until COMMUNICATIONS appears on the display, and press the Select button.

4. Press the Next button until NETWORK appears on the display, and press the Select button.

5. Press the Next button until TCP/IP appears on the display, and press the Select button.

6. Press the Next button until NET ADDRESS appears on the display, and press the Select button.

7. Use the Operator Panel buttons to set values for each of the 12 digits in this manner.

First press Next to set the cursor to the ﬁrst digit. For the ﬁrst digit, press Select to increment to the correct

value. Then press Next to move to the next digit and press Select to increment to its correct value. Continue until all twelve digits are set. When the ﬁnal digit is set, press Next to conﬁrm the Net Address you set and then press Select.

8. Press Menu to exit menu mode and press Online to bring the printer online.

9. To validate any changes to network settings, you must turn the printer off, and then on again.

Easy Remote Printing Setup

Once the IP address is assigned to the printer, you can go to the printer’s home page to download and install the NEC PrintAgent software and driver.

note: For more information on PrintAgent Remote

Printing, see the “SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide.”

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the Printer’s IP Address as the URL to reach the Printer Home Page for example

http://131.241.045.027

3. Click on the Install Drivers button to download PrintAgent software.

4. In the File Download dialog box that appears, check Run

this program from its current location. and then click OK to begin downloading and installing.

5. During installation, you will be prompted to enter the URL (IP Address) of your printer so it can be added to your system as the default printer. When installation is ﬁnished, you can see the special NEC PrintAgent driver by selecting Settings and then Printers from the Windows Start menu.

The Printers Window

6. Restart for the new driver to take effect.

note: You can also install Remote Printing software

from the SuperScript 4600N CD.

GETTING STARTED

Quick Web Printing with the 4600N 23

PRINTING ENVELOPES

1. Format your envelopes in your computer application.

2. Remove Paper Tray 1 and adjust the paper guides to the envelope size you want to load.

3. Load no more than 15 Com10 envelopes into Paper Tray

1. Make sure the envelope stack is ﬂat and even.

4. The following illustration shows how to load a stack of envelopes in Paper Tray 1.

Stack the envelopes with flaps down and facing left

note: You can load envelopes in Paper Tray 1 or the

optional Legal Tray as long as the tray is inserted in the Paper Tray 1 Feeder.

6. Press the Media button once. The message MEDIA TYPE

THICK STOCK

appears.

Power Warning Online

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Menu OnLine

Select

7. To return to printing regular weight paper again press

the Media button. The message MEDIA TYPE P APER appears.

note: If envelopes are wrinkling, try envelopes made

from a different kind of paper. Generally, textured envelopes do not print well in laser printers.

PRINTING ON THICK PAPER

Printing on thick stock or heavy paper is basically the same as printing on envelopes. Follow the Printing Envelopes directions above. Adjust the paper guides inside the tray to match your paper size.

WARNING! Do not use envelopes that have fasteners,

snaps, or windows. Also, do not use envelopes that seal with peel-off strips or pressure-sensitive adhesives. Printing on such envelopes can damage the printer.

5. Put Paper Tray 1 or the Legal Paper Tray back in the printer.

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PRINTING TRANSPARENCIES

• Create the information you need printed on the transparencies within your application. Try printing on a plain sheet of paper ﬁrst for proper placement.

• Print transparencies from Paper Tray 1 only.

• Load up to 50 sheets in Paper Tray 1.

• Keep the paper path clean. Transparencies are especially sensitive to dirt. If shadows appear on either the top or bottom of the sheets, refer to Chapter 8, “Maintaining Your Printer,” for instructions on how to clean the printer.

• If the manufacturer put a removable strip at the edge of the transparencies, load the transparencies with the strip toward the front of the printer (even if they recommend that the striped edge faces the back of the printer).

• The printer will automatically detect transparencies in Paper Tray 1.

• The best quality printing will be inside a 10 mm border around the edge of the transparency

10mm

PRINTING LABELS

GETTING STARTED

Print labels as you would thick paper. Printing labels, envelopes, thick paper , or transparencies takes slightly longer than plain paper.

Be careful to fan and align the label sheets in Paper Tray 1. When adding more label sheets, remove the ones already in the tray. Stack and fan together before putting them back.

1. Remove Paper Tray 1 and load no more than 80 label sheets.

Best Print Area

note: The terms OHT (found on Operator Panel) and

OHP (found inside Paper Tray 1) both refer to transparencies.

• The OHT light on the Operator Panel will start blinking when the printer detects transparencies in Paper Tray 1.

2. Reinsert Paper Tray 1 into the feeder.

note: You can load label sheets in Paper Tray 1 or the

optional Legal Tray as long as the tray is inserted in the Paper Tray 1 feeder.

3. Press the Media button once. The message MEDIA TYPE

THICK

STOCK appears.

4. To return to printing regular weight paper, press the

Media button. The message MEDIA TYPE P APER appears.

note: Load label sheets face up in the tray.

Printing Transparencies 25

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CHAPTER 3

PRINTER OPTIONS

OVERVIEW

The SuperScript 4600N has several easily installed options available. You can add an extra paper tray and feeder unit or a handy legal size paper tray. You can also increase the printer’s random-access memory (RAM).

The illustration below shows how the printer looks equipped with the Paper Tray 2 unit attached.

This chapter provides instructions for installing and using the printer options.

• Adding the Paper Tray 2 Unit

• Installing the Legal Paper Tray

• Adding Memory (SIMM) See page 94 for information about ordering printer options

and supplies.

WARNING! When installing any of the options

described in this chapter, be sure the printer is turned OFF.

SuperScript 4600N

SuperScript 4600N with Paper Tray 2 Unit

ADDING THE PAPER TRAY 2 UNIT

Order #4005

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and disconnected.

2. Make sure there is plenty of room around and above the printer to work. Remove the optional Paper Tray 2 unit from its packaging. Find the packet of brackets and thumb screws and set aside.

3. Remove the .75”x 2” Connector Cable Door from the unit. Extent the Connector Cable away from the unit.

4. Set the Paper Tray 2 unit next to the printer. Carefully align the Paper Tray 2 unit to the printer. Keeping the printer level, have two people lift the printer up and onto the Paper Tray 2 Unit as shown (A).

Adding Paper Tray 2 Unit

WARNING! It takes two adults to lift the printer and

assure that it is level. If the printer is tipped more than 1.5 degrees, oil will spill inside and cause damage.

5. Locate the metal tab with screw hole on each side of the

Paper Tray 2 unit (A).

6. Take a metal bracket from the packet and hold it at a slight angle away from you. Slide the bracket up into the hole underneath the printer (B).

7. Make sure the hole in each metal bracket is lined up with the corresponding screw hole on the Paper Tray 2 unit. Insert and tighten the thumb screws (C).

Connector Cable

Screw Hole

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Adding Paper Tray 2 will increase the printer’s height by 4 inches

8. Facing the back of the printer, locate the Connector Cable at the rear of the Paper Tray 2 unit.

9. Remove the Cable Connector Door at the rear of the printer (D) and plug the cable in to the printer socket (E).

10. Place the Cable Connector Door that you removed from the printer over the opening on the Paper Tray 2 unit. Place the Cable Connector Door that you removed in step 3 over the cable plug opening on the back of the printer.

Adding Paper Tray 2 Unit

11. Snap on the left and right Paper Tray 2 unit covers (F).

12. Reconnect the power and interface cables to your printer

(G).

13. Load paper into your new Paper Tray 2 (H), to check

operations turn your printer on and send a print job to the printer using paper from both trays.

14. Update your printer driver. See Chapter 4 about changing device settings in your driver.

PRINTER OPTIONS

Switch Cable Connector Doors after connecting cable!

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INSTALLING THE LEGAL PAPER TRAY

Order #4004

The optional Legal Paper Tray can hold 250 sheets of legal paper or 15 envelopes.

Installation of the optional Legal Paper Tray is simple.

1. Remove the standard paper tray from the main feeder or

the optional Paper Tray 2 unit (A).

2. Remove the packing from the Legal Paper T ray and make

any needed adjustments inside the tray (B).

3. Fill the tray (C).

4. Install the tray in the feeder unit.

note: You can load envelopes in the Legal Paper Tray as

long as the tray is inserted in the Paper Tray 1 feeder.

not print envelopes from the Paper Tray 2 feeder.

Envelope flaps down

Legal Paper Tray installed in the Paper Tray 1 feeder

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ADDING MEMORY (SIMM)

The SuperScript 4600N have four Single Inline Memory Module (SIMM) slots. The 4600N comes with 96MB RAM. However, you can upgrade your printer to a maximum of 128MB of RAM through the installation of additional SIMMs.

Installing additional memory will help ensure that your printer has enough memory to print the most complex graphic print jobs without sacriﬁcing resolution. Added memory will also increase print speed.

To order SIMMs from NEC call 800-632-2326 (order number

4064) or use high quality SIMMs with the following properties:

• 72 pin

• 32 bit wide conﬁguration (i.e. 8M x 32)

• 60 ns

•5v

• non-parity

• EDO

• 2K refresh

• JEDEC standard presence detect resistors

Information about name brand compatible DRAM SIMMs can be found at the following NEC Technologies website:

nectech.com/printers/product_info guide

If you want to upgrade your memory from 96MB to 128MB, it is easiest to ﬁrst remove the two 16MB SIMMs that came with your printer. Then install two 32MB SIMMs in the two memory sockets you removed the 16MB SIMMs from. Your printer now has 128MB of RAM.

T o ease installation, r emove SIMMs from the bottom memory sockets ﬁrst. Install SIMMs to the top memory sockets ﬁrst.

The instructions on the next page explain how to install memory in your printer yourself. You can also contact an NEC-authorized dealer and have more memory installed for a service fee. Call 800-632-4650.

note: If you are installing SIMMs of different capacities

you need to use the top two memory sockets marked “A” for the larger capacity SIMMs.

When you turn on your printer it will automatically recognize the added memory. The new memory should show up on the Start Up page shown below. Make sure the printer driver knows about your added memory. See Chapter 4 about changing device settings in your driver.

4600N

SUPERSCRIPT

GENERAL INFO

Printer Name: SuperScript 4600 Software Version: 0.04 Build Time: 936928632 PostScript Version: 3010.108 PrintAgent Version: 1.008 Disk Resource Version: 0.0.4N

STORAGE

RAM Installed: 128 Megabytes Disk Size: 1964.03 Megabytes Disk Free: 1667.97 Megabytes

JOB OPTIONS

Number of Copies: 1 Print PS Errors: Enabled Wait Timeout: 240 seconds Job Timeout: Never

ENGINE INFO

Default Resolution: 600.0 X 600.0 DPI Edge Smoothing: Disabled Jam Recovery: Enabled Tray 1: Letter Tray 2: Legal Pages Printed: 2182

PARALLEL PORT

Status: Enabled Bi-di: Enabled Personality: AutoSelect

NETWORK PORT

Status: Enabled Personality: AutoSelect Web Address: http://131.241.45.88

PRINTER OPTIONS

For sales information, call (800) NEC-INFO or visit our website at http://www.nectech.com. For supplies, call (800) 632-2326

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Installing SIMM

1. Turn the printer off and disconnect it.

2. Using a small phillips-head screw driver remove the two screws from the expansion slot on the rear of the printer (A), and pull out the Controller Board part way (B).

3. To remove any un-needed SIMMs start from the bottom: Open the metal release brackets on each side of the

memory socket at the same time (C). The SIMM will be released from the memory socket (D).

4. To add SIMMs: Make sure the metal brackets on both sides of the

memory socket are open.

note: SIMMs of different values must be installed in

pairs.

Hold the SIMM so that the metal edge faces toward the memory socket and the notched side of the SIMM faces the right.

Hold the SIMM at a slight upward angle, being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the SIMM.

Insert the SIMM in the memory socket (E). Press the SIMM in and up until it clicks into place. Make sure the SIMM is seated securely and that the

metal brackets are closed.

5. Slide the controller board back into the printer and

reinstall the screws (F).

6. Connect the interface cable and power cord and print out a Startup page (see previous page).

Make sure notch is on the right!

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note: Install SIMMs to the top

memory sockets ﬁrst.

CHAPTER 4

PRINTER DRIVERS

OVERVIEW

A printer driver is software that translates your computer data into a format that the printer can read and print out. You can access the printer driver software to change printer and document settings and manage fonts. First, you need to install the right printer driver for your system.

The SuperScript 4600N CD provides the following printer drivers.

• PostScript 3 for Windows 95/98

• PCL5e for Windows 95/98

• PostScript 3 for Windows NT 4.0

• PCL5e for Windows NT 4.0

• PostScript 3 for Window 3.1x

• PCL5e for Window 3.1x

• PostScript 3 for Mac OS (on EtherTalk networks) In this chapter , you learn how to install, access, and use these

printer drivers to control printer settings. For deﬁnitions of the different settings available on printer drivers, see Chapter 1, “Features.” You can also use the online Help feature on any printer driver.

The SuperScript 4600N CD also provides software for conﬁguring and using the printer on NetWare and TCP/IP networks. For Macintosh users, EtherTalk software is already built into the operating system. Network setup is described in the “SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide. “

When to Use the PostScript 3 or PCL5e Printer Driver

Use the PCL5e driver for monochrome documents that contain mostly text and limited formatting. The PCL5e driver handles this type of document well and delivers faster printing than the PostScript3 driver.

note: For color printing, you must use the PostScript 3

printer driver for your system. The PCL5e printer driver is for monochrome printing only.

Installation Options

There are three types of setup available for SuperScript 4600N printer software: Easy/Local, Network Client/ Custom, and Network Server/Administrator. This chapter provides instructions for using the Easy/Local setup. This setup quickly installs the basic printing tools for your operating system. This is appropriate if you are connected to a SuperScript 4600N from the parallel port. All setup options are described in more detail on page 3.

WINDOWS 95/98

About Color Control Options

During the PostScript 3 for Windows 95/98 driver installation, you have the option of installing a driver using Microsoft Image Color Matching (ICM) technology or a driver using NEC’s color matching method. The driver using NEC’s color matching method is the default and recommended driver.

The choice can be made when the Select Components dialog box appears during installation. Simply highlight the Printer Drivers Win95 item, then click Change to open the Select Subcomponents dialog box. The ICM based driver can be selected there. However, when the ICM based driver is installed, you can still choose between ICM based or NEC’s color matching printing methods from the Color Control options located in the Graphics tab of the driver.

Installing Printer Software

Follow these steps to use the SuperScript Installer in Windows 95/98.

1. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The Installer will launch automatically.

3. Follow the instructions displayed on the computer monitor.

4. At the Setup Type window, select the Easy/Local installation option. At this point, you may click Change if you want to install the ICM based driver described above, otherwise, click Next to continue installing the default driver.

5. When installation is complete, restart Windows.

note: Pure binary data is not supported by PostScript

when a computer is locally connected (directly connected using a parallel cable) to the printer. To assure communications between the computer and the printer, go to the PostScript tab of the driver, click

Advanced to

open the PostScript Options dialog box, then make sure the Pure Binary Data radio button is clear.

Printing a Document

You can do this using the print command of the application used to create your document.

1. Open a document you wish to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box

appears.

3. Select the options you want in the Print dialog box, including the number of copies and page range.

4. When the options are selected, click OK to print the document.

Accessing a Printer Driver

You can access the printer driver from your application, or the Windows Printer folder.

From your application

Different applications have different methods for accessing the Printer Setup. Below is one common example. If it does not work with your application, consult your software manual.

1. Select Print from the File menu of your application.

2. In the Print dialog box that appears, click the Name pulldown menu and select a printer from the list.

3. Then click the Properties button in the Print dialog box to display the printer driver.

From the Printers folder

1. Press the Start button and point to Settings in the Start pop-up menu. In the menu that appears, click Printers.

2. In the Printers folder, select the printer driver you wish to view.

3. From the File menu, select Properties.

Changing Settings in the Printer Driver

In the Properties folder, you simply point and click to change printer settings.

1. Select a category of settings that you want to change by clicking its name tab.

2. Click to select new settings in the property sheet.

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3. Click OK to save the changes you made in all property

sheets and close the printer driver. Click Apply to save the changes you made in a property sheet. The printer driver remains open. Click Cancel to close the printer driver. Your changes will not be implemented.

Setting Another Printer Driver as Default

You can change printer drivers using the Printers folder.

1. Press the Start button and point to Settings in the Start pop-up menu. In the menu that appears, click Printers.

2. In the Printers folder, double-click a new printer driver.

3. In the folder that appears, select Set As Default from the Printer menu.

Windows NT Shared Printer Driver

Windows 95/98 print clients can share the printer with networked computers running Windows NT 4.0 and having a parallel connection to the printer. This requires that the PostScript printer driver be installed on the Windows NT computer and that the driver be conﬁgured for sharing. Print clients then can use the network to install the PostScript printer driver from the Windows NT computer.

Description

As seen from a Windows 95 and Windows 98 computer, the shared W indows NT PostScript printer driver is similar to the Windows 95 and Windows 98 PostScript drivers. They both have the same options and features.

Sharing the Windows NT PostScript Printer Driver

Conﬁguring the PostScript printer driver for sharing can be done during the installation of the driver from the SuperScript 4600N CD to the Windows NT computer, or after the driver has been installed on the Windows NT computer.

To conﬁgure sharing during driver installation:

1. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the Windows NT computer to automatically launch the Install Wizard.

2. Follow the instructions presented by the Install Wizar d to install the PostScript printer driver until the Get Shared Information dialog box appears.

3. From the Get Shared Information dialog box, select the

Shared radio button, then type in a name for the printer into the Share Name text box.

4. Select the operating systems of the computers that will be printing to this printer.

5. Click Next to ﬁnish installing the driver.

To conﬁgure sharing after the driver is installed:

1. From the Windows NT computer, click Start, select Settings, then click on Printers to open the Printers

control panel.

2. Click the printer to open the shortcut menu.

3. Select Sharing to open the printer driver . The Sharing tab will be automatically displayed.

4. Select the Shared radio button.

5. Type in a name for the printer into the Share Name text box.

6. Select the operating systems of the computers that will be printing to this printer.

7. Click OK.

Installing the Shared Driver into Windows 95/98 Clients

After the Windows NT PostScript printer driver has been conﬁgured for sharing, a W indows 95 and Windows 98 client can use a network to install the driver from the W indows NT computer.

To install the shared driver:

1. From the Windows 95 or Window 98 client, use the network to navigate to the Windows NT computer.

2. Click on the shared printer driver to open the shortcut menu.

3. Select Install.

4. Follow the instructions presented by the Install Wizar d to install the driver.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98

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Using the Windows 95/98 Printer Drivers

Windows 95/98 Printer Driver - System Tabs

The General, Details, and Sharing tabs provide access to Windows features for setting up your printer. A brief

description is provided here. For more information about settings on these tabs, see the Windows manual.

General T ab

This tab provides general information about the printer. Use the Comment area to add comments about the printer. You can specify a separator page to be sent between jobs, and print a test page to troubleshoot problems.

Details T ab

Use this tab to customize the local and network port connections to the printer and specify print spooling settings.

Sharing T ab

Use this tab to customize the local and network port connections.

Click OK to save changes and close the window.

Click Cancel to discard changes and close the window.

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Click Apply to save changes and leave the window open.

Click the ? Help icon and click a setting on the driver to view more information about it.

Windows 95/98 Printer Driver - PostScript 3 Tabs (I) PostScript T ab

Use these settings to conﬁgure options for the PostScript printing language.

Watermarks T ab

A watermark is text that appears on pages in your print job, such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL. Use these settings to customize watermarks for your print job.

Click here to customize advanced PostScript features such as data format.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98

Paper T ab

Use the Paper tab to customize paper handling for the print job.

NEC Features Tab

This tab allows you to control the special features of the SuperScript 4600N printer.

This preview area shows the effect of your selections.

To learn more about the printer’s spooling features, such as collation, see Chapter 6, “Advanced Features.”

Click here to print page borders on your job.

To order NEC Premium papers call 800-632-2326

Windows 95/98 37

Windows 95/98 Printer Driver - PostScript 3 Tabs (II)

Graphics T ab

Use the Graphics tab settings to deﬁne print quality.

Fonts T ab

You can use the Fonts tab to specify how TrueType fonts in your document will be processed by the printer.

Click the Help button to view the complete Help file. Click the ? Help icon and click a setting on the

driver to view more information about it. Click any tab to view more printer settings. Click the Restore Defaults button to replace current

settings on the tab with factory defaults.

Device Options Tab

You can use settings on the Device Options tab to match the attached printer options and conﬁguration so that the printer driver can generate optimized PostScript code.

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Click here to display the Font Substitution Table.

Windows 95/98 Printer Driver - PCL5eTabs

Paper T ab

Use the Paper tab to customize paper handling for the print job.

Graphics T ab

Use the Graphics tab settings to deﬁne print quality.

Fonts T ab

Use the Fonts tab to specify how TrueType fonts in your document will be processed by the printer.

Device Options Tab

Use settings on the Device Options to match the at tached printer options and conﬁguration so that the printer driver can generate optimized PostScript code.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98

Click the ? Help icon and click a setting on the driver to view more information about it.

Click any tab to view more printer settings. Click the Restore Defaults button to replace current

settings on the tab with factory defaults.

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WINDOWS NT 4.0

Installing Printer Driver Software

Follow these steps to use the SuperScript Installer in Windows NT 4.0.

1. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The Installer will launch automatically.

3. When prompted, select the Easy/Local installation option and click Next.

4. Continue responding to the selections displayed in the installation dialog boxes.

5. When installation is complete Windows will prompt you to restart.

Printing a Document

You can do this using the print command of the application used to create your document.

1. Open a document you wish to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

3. Select the options you want in the Print dialog box, including the number of copies and page range.

4. When the options are selected, click Print to print the document.

Accessing Printer Properties

Y ou can access the Printer Pr operties page from the Windows Start menu.

1. Press the Start button and point to Settings in the Start pop-up menu. In the menu that appears, click Printers.

2. In the Printers folder, select the printer driver you wish to view.

3. From the File menu, select Properties.

Accessing Document Properties

You can access the Document Properties page from an application, such as Word or Excel.

1. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu of your application.

2. In the Print dialog box that appears, click the Name pulldown menu and select a printer from the list.

3. Then click the Properties button in the Print dialog box to display the printer driver settings.

Changing Settings in the Printer Driver

In the Document Properties page, you simply point and click to change printer settings.

1. Select the Page Setup or Advanced tab to ﬁnd the setting you want to change.

2. Click to select new settings. In the Advanced tab, when you click a setting in the scrolling menu, more speciﬁc options are shown in the lower portion of the window.

3. Click OK to save the changes you made in all property sheets and close the printer driver. Click Cancel to close the printer driver. Your changes will not be implemented.

Setting Another Printer Driver as Default

You can change printer drivers using the Printers folder.

1. Press the Start button and point to Settings in the Start pop-up menu. In the menu that appears, click Printers.

2. In the Printers folder, double-click a new printer driver.

3. In the folder that appears, select Set As Default from the Printer menu.

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Using the Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver

Windows NT 4.0 Printer Properties

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS NT 4.0

The General, Ports, Scheduling, Sharing, and Security tabs provide access to Windows features for setting up your printer. For information about settings on these tabs, see the Windows manual.

Installing Options

After you install an option such as Paper Tray 2, Go to the Device Settings tab.Open installable options and select Installed for Tray 2.

The Device Settings tab lets you change printer properties speciﬁc to the SuperScript 4600N. (More settings are available when you select Print or Print Setup from your application’s File menu or Document Default from Printer Properties menu.) The Device Settings tabs are different for the PostScript 3 and PCL5e printer drivers, and are shown below.

PostScript 3 Device Settings

PCL5e Device Settings

Click any setting in the scrolling menu and the lower portion of the tab displays more options for that setting.

Click OK to save changes and close the driver window.

Click Cancel to discard changes and close the driver window.

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Windows NT 4.0 Document Properties - PostScript 3

Y ou can change document settings using the Document Properties pages. To access these, select Print or Print Setup from your application’s File menu or Document Defaults from the Printer Properties menu.

Page Setup Tab

Use this tab for general page setup options.

Click OK to save changes and close the driver window.

Click Cancel to discard changes and close the driver window.

Advanced T ab

Use this tab to access all Windows NT 4.0 printer driver settings. PostScript set tings are described in Chapter 1.

Click any setting in the scrolling menu and the lower portion of the tab displays more options for that setting.

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Windows NT 4.0 Document Properties - PCL5e

Y ou can change document settings using the Document Properties pages. To access these, select Print or Print Setup from your application’s File menu or Document Defaults from Printer Properties menu.

Page Setup Tab

Use this tab for general page setup options.

Advanced T ab

Use this tab to access all Windows NT 4.0 printer driver settings. PCL5e settings are described in Chapter 1.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS NT 4.0

Click OK to save changes and close the driver.

Click Cancel to discard changes and close the driver.

Click any setting in the scrolling menu and the lower portion of the tab displays more options for that setting.

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WINDOWS 3.1X

Installing the Printer Driver Software

Installation for Windows 3.1x (PostScript)

1. Boot your system and start Windows.

2. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the appropriate

drive (in this example we use drive E:).

3. In the Windows Program Manager, select Run from the

File menu. Windows displays the Run dialog box.

4. Type E:\WIN31\PS\SETUP.EXE in the Command Line ﬁeld.

5. Click the OK button. This launches the Installer.

6. Respond to the selections displayed in the installation dialog boxes.

7. When installation is complete the installer will prompt you to restart Windows.

8. After Windows restarts, the Install PostScript Driver From PPD dialog box appears.

9. Select NEC SuperScript 4600 PS. Click on Install.

10. When installation is complete, click on Close.

11. See “Setting Another Printer as Default” below and follow the instructions.

Installation for Windows 3.1x (PCL Driver)

1. Boot your system and start Windows.

2. Insert the SuperScript 4600N CD into the appropriate drive (in this example we use drive D:).

3. In the Main group, double-click on the Print Manager icon. Click Options then Printer Setup.

4. Click on the Browse button and navigate to

D:\WIN31\PCL\

Printing a Document

You can do this using the print command of the Windows application used to create your document.

1. Open a document you wish to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

3. Select the options you want in the Print dialog box,

including the number of copies and page range.

4. When the options are selected, click OK to print the

document.

Accessing the Printer Driver

You can access the printer driver from your application and the Windows Control Panel.

From Y our Application

Different applications have different methods for accessing a printer driver. Below is one common example. If it does not work with your application, consult your software manual.

1. Select Print from the File menu of your application.

2. In the Print dialog box that appears, click the Setup

button.

3. In the Print Setup dialog box that appears, select the appropriate SuperScript printer driver in the Printers list and then click the Setup button.

From the Windows Control Panel

1. In the Windows Control Panel double-click the Printers icon.

2. In the Printers dialog box that appears, select the driver you wish to view from the Installed Printers list. Then click the Setup button.

Changing Settings in the Printer Driver

In the printer driver, you simply point and click to change printer settings.

1. In the PostScript 3 driver, select a category of settings that you want to change by clicking its name tab. In the PCL5e driver, press the Options button to display more settings.

2. Click on any setting to select it.

3. Click OK to save the changes you made in all property sheets and close the printer driver.

Click Apply (PostScript driver only) to save the changes you made in a property sheet. The printer driver remains open.

Click Cancel to close the printer driver. Your changes will not be implemented.

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Setting Another Printer Driver as Default

You can change printer drivers using the Windows Control Panel.

1. In the Windows Control Panel double-click the Printers

icon.

The Windows 3.1x PostScript 3 Printer Driver Properties

Paper T ab

Use the Paper tab to customize paper handling for the print job.

Features T ab

This tab allows you to control the special printer features.

2. In the Printers dialog box that appears, select the driver you wish to use in the Installed Printers list.

3. Click the Set As Default Printer button.

4. Click on the Close button to close the Printers dialog box.

Fonts T ab

You can use the Fonts tab to specify how TrueType fonts in your document will be processed by the printer.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 3.1X

Windows 3.1x 45

The Windows 3.1x PostScript 3 Printer Driver Properties

PostScript T ab

Use these settings to conﬁgure options for the PostScript printing language.

Job Control

Use these settings to conﬁgure more options for PostScript printing.

Click the Help button to view the complete Help file.

Watermarks T ab

A watermark is text that appears on pages in your print job, such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL. Use these settings to customize watermarks for your print job.

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Click Cancel to discard changes and close the driver.

Click OK to save changes and close the driver.

Windows 3.1x - PCL5e Printer Driver Properties

The PCL5e printer driver window has general document settings. Press the Options button to display more settings for adjusting graphic output.

PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 3.1X

Click the Help button to view the complete Help file. Click Cancel to discard changes and close the driver. Click OK to save changes and close the driver. Click About to view version and copyright information.

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MAC OS

You can print from Mac OS version 7.1 and higher, to the SuperScript 4600N network printer over EtherTalk.

Installing Printing Software

1. Insert the SuperScript 4600 CD in your drive and double-

click the AdobePS Installer icon.

2. Follow the installation instructions for the AdobePS laser printer driver.

3. After you have installed the AdobePS software, doubleclick the SuperScript 4600N Installer icon.

4. The installer prompts you to select install preferences and places the software on your hard drive.

Choosing the Printer

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu and make sure the AppleTalk Active button is selected.

2. In the Chooser, select the AdobePS printer icon, select the AppleTalk zone your printer is on, then select the printer’s name, SuperScript 4600N, in the printer list.

Conﬁguring the PPD

1. Click the Setup button in the Chooser.

2. In the Setup dialog box, click Auto Setup. The driver will attempt to determine the correct PPD (PostScript Printer Description) ﬁle to associate with the printer.

3. In the Printer Descriptions dialog box, select SuperScript 4600N and click Select.

4. When the Setup dialog box reappears, click the Conﬁgure button.

5. In the Conﬁgure dialog box, use the pull-down menus to specify options currently installed in your printer.

Renaming Y our Printer

Rename your printer if you have more than one SuperScript 4600 printer on your network. To do this you need a copy of Apple Printer Utility. Obtain this online from Apple Computer at this URL:

http://asu.info.apple.com

Search for “Apple Printer Utility,” or you can request the Apple LaserWriter 8.5.1 driver installer disk set from Apple

by calling 800-SOS-APPL. Then perform a custom install of the Apple Printer Utility.

1. Launch the Apple Printer Utility.

2. Select the zone in which your SuperScript 4600N printer resides.

3. Select the printer you wish to rename and click Open Printer.

4. Select the Name section of the window by clicking the arrow.

5. Type your desir ed name into the ﬁeld labeled AppleTalk Name.

6. Click the Send button.

Printing

To print a document from your Mac OS computer

1. Select Print from the File menu.

2. A Print dialog box appears that allows you to select the settings you want. Change the center “Panel” of settings by selecting categories from the Settings pull-down menu.

3. Select one of the following options from the Destination pull-down menu.

Printer: Your document is printed out on your printer (the default).

File: The document can be saved as either a PostScript Job or an Encapsulated PostScript ﬁle.

4. When all settings are speciﬁed, click the Print button to print the document.(See the Print dialog on page 49.)

Page Setup

To view and change Page Setup settings

1. Select Page Setup from the File menu.

2. A dialog box appears that allows you to select the settings you want. Change the center “Panel” of settings by selecting Page Attributes or PostScript Options from the pull-down menu.

3. Select options and click OK to return to the document.

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Mac OS -Print Dialog Box

Pull down the Settings menu to view more categories in the center panel.

PRINTER DRIVERS MAC OS

For more details about the spooler features see Ch. 6

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CHAPTER 5

OPERATOR PANEL FEATURES

OPERATOR PANEL

OVERVIEW

The printer’s Operator Panel allows you to read printer messages and change printer settings directly at the printer. The Operator Panel on the SuperScript 4600N consists of eight buttons and six indicator lights.

This chapter describes

• Operator Panel features, including indicator lights, the message display, and buttons

• Using the Operator Panel menu tree

• Important tasks you can perform using the Operator Panel and menu tree settings.

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

Indicator Lights

The indicator lights on the Operator Panel help communicate the status of the printer.

Light Mode Status

Power On Printer power is on or in POWER SA VE

mode. (Green) Off Printer power is off. Warning On Call for service (see page93). (Red) Off Normal state, no action is required.

Blinking The printer has a problem. See the

message display. If there is no

message, call for service (see page93). Online On Printer is online and ready to print. (Green) Off Printer is ofﬂine or in menu mode.

Blinking Printer is warming up.

Data On Print buffer contains data. (Orange) Off Print job has ended or print buffer has

been cleared by pressing the Feed button.

Blinking Data is being sent to the printer.

OHT (Green)

Label (Green)OnOff

Off

Media type is set to Over Head Transparency (OHT).

Media type is not set to OHT. Media type is set to Thick.

Media type is not set to Thick.

The Message Display

The Operator Panel status display is an LCD panel that shows status messages, alert messages, media types, and menu selections. When the printer is performing a job, the

Status messages with their explanation. Alert messages are explained on page 84. Service messages require that you call an authorized service representative. See page 93 for information about service and technical support.

display indicates a printer status message, such as

PROCESSING, PRINTING, etc. The standard display is READY,

meaning the printer is ready for use. The table below lists

Status Message Explanation

INITIALIZING RESETTING WARMING UP

Indicates that the printer is performing startup tests. Indicates that the printer settings are being restored to their factory defaults. Printer is not yet ready to operate. It is performing an initial power up check or the fuser

unit is warming up to operating temperature.

READY PRINTING PROCESSING WAITING POWER SAVE

MODE MEDIA TYPE <type>

SELECTED TEST PRINT FIRST JOB RESETTING JOB OFFLINE PRESS SELECT TO

CANCEL JOB

Printer is online and ready to print under Auto Emulation Switching mode. Printer is printing a page. Printer is processing a job. Printer is waiting for additional input to complete the print job. Printer is in Power Saving mode. When the printer receives data or you press any button,

the display restores ordinary printer messages. Shows the current paper type <PAPER OR THICK STOCK> when user presses Media button. Appears when a setting is selected. Printer is printing a test page. Startup page is printing (if enabled). Printer is resetting a job. Printer is ofﬂine. This appears if you press the Online button while the printer is processing a job or waiting

for additional input to complete the print job. Then press the Select b utton to cancel the job .

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Operator Panel Buttons

Operator Panel buttons have different functions depending on whether the printer is online, ofﬂine, or in menu mode. The table below summarizes Operator Panel buttons. The

Button Mode Function

Online Ofﬂine Press to bring printer online.

Online Press to take printer ofﬂine. Menu Button is not active.

Feed Ofﬂine In PCL emulation or Automatic Emulation Switching (AES) mode, pressing this button with the DATA

indicator light on allows data stored in the print buffer to be printed out. This button is not active in

PostScript emulation mode.

Online Button is not active. Menu Button is not active.

Menu Ofﬂine Press to enter the menu mode. The menu category, CONTROL appears on the status display.

Online Button is not active. Menu Press to exit menu mode.

Media Ofﬂine Press once to change media to Thick stock (use for env elopes and labels too) Green LED light turns on.

Press again to return to plain paper. When the printer detects overhead transparencies in the paper tr a y,

the button is not active, and the green OHT indicator light goes on. When the transparencies are

removed from the paper tray, the setting returns to the previous value.

Online Same as ofﬂine. Menu Button is not active.

Item Ofﬂine Button is not active.

Online Button is not active. Menu Press to go up one menu level.

Previous Ofﬂine Button is not active.

Online Scanner’s copy feature is activated (see Chapter 6, “Advanced Features.”) Menu Press to display previous item in a menu.

Next Ofﬂine Button is not active.

Online Scanner’s scan to JPG feature is activated (see Chapter 6, “Advanced Features.”) Menu Press to display next item in a menu.

Select Ofﬂine Button is not active.

Online Button is not active. Menu Enables changes made to settings in the menu tree.

Operator Panel menu tree and procedures for changing printer settings are discussed beginning on page 54.

OPERATOR PANEL

Operator Panel Features 53

USING THE MENU TREE

You can use the Operator Panel to set communications channels, print forms or pages, view usage reports, use advanced features, or change printer settings. (However, in most cases, you will use your printer drivers to change printer settings.) Follow these three basic steps to enter menu mode and navigate through the menu tree

1. Turn on the printer, if necessary.

2. Press Online to take the printer ofﬂine. The display

changes from READY to OFFLINE.

3. Press Menu. The display changes to MENU CONTROL.

4. You navigate through the menu tree by pressing the menu selection buttons on the Operator Panel.

• Press Next to go to the next item in a menu.

• Press Previous to go to the previous item in a menu.

• Press Select to go to the next menu level or to choose the displayed setting if you are at the lowest menu level.

• Press Item to move back to the previous menu level.

• Press Menu to exit menu mode. If you changed any network settings, you must restart the printer to validate the new settings.

For an example of how to use the menu tree, see the next page.

MENU CONTROL

Power Warning Online

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Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

An Example of Using the Menu Tree

The Operator Panel menu tree has eight top-level menu categories. Each category contains items you can select, and some of these items contain even more options. These form a menu tree, but as you navigate through the menu tree, only the currently selected item is shown on the status display.

Checking Total Page Count

This example illustrated below shows the steps you take to view the total page count. Follow these steps:

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display.

Using the Operator Panel Menu Tree

3. Press Next. MENU - SETUP appears on the display.

4. Press Next. MENU - POSTSCRIPT appears on the display.

5. Press Next. MENU - PCL appears on the display.

6. Press Next. MENU - COMMUNICATIONS appears on the

display.

7. Press Next. MENU - USAGE STATUS appears on the

display.

8. Press Select. Press Next until TOTAL PAGE COUNT

appears on the display.

9. Press Select and the number of pages printed appears on

the display.

OPERATOR PANEL

Press the Online button to take the Printer Offline

READY

OFFLINE

Press Menu to enter menu mode

Press Next to display the next item in a menu

CONTROL

SETUP

POSTSCRIPT

PCL

COMMUNICATIONS

USAGE STATUS

PRINT FORM

ADVANCED FEATURES

N N

Press Select to move to a lower menu or to select a setting when you are at the lowest level in

a menu Press Previous to display the

previous item in a menu Press Item to move back

to the previous menu level

TOTAL PAGE COUNT

Key

Online

Offline

= Item = Menu

= Select

S N

= Next

= Previous

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Operator Panel Menus

The Operator Panel has the eight main menus, described below. Default selections for each setting are marked with an asterisk (*).

Control Menu

Use this menu to cancel the current print job or reset the printer when the printer is in an error state. Selecting RESET

PRINTER

perform a self-test. RESET NIC allows you to reset the network interface parameters without rebooting.

restarts the printer and causes it to reinitialize and

CONTROL

JOB HOLD PRINT* RESET PRINTER

RESET NIC

CONFIRM

PARAMETERS

PostScript Menu

Use this menu to conﬁgure the printer’s settings for the PostScript interpreter.

POSTSCRIPT

STARTUP PAGE PRINT PS ERRORS

JOB TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT

NEVER*, 20, 40, 60, 80, ... 280, 300

NEVER, 20, 40, 60, 80, ... 240*,280, 300

YES* / NO

PCL Menu

Use this menu to conﬁgure the printer’s settings for the PostScript interpreter.

Setup Menu

Use this menu to conﬁgure the default settings for jobs that are not sent using printer driver software, or restore the factory default settings. The JOB DEFAULTS submenu allows you to set the appearance of print jobs. The MISCELLANEOUS menu allows you to set printer operation settings. Select

RESTORE DEFAULTS to return printer settings to their factory

defaults (except communications parameters).

SETUP

JOB DEFAULTS

RESOLUTION** EDGE SMOOTHING

COPIES

MISCELLANEOUS

POWER SAVE

JAM RECOVERY MEMORY

RESTORE DEFAULTS

600 x 600* / 1200 x 1200 ENABLE* / DISABLE

1* to 999

NEVER, 30 MIN., 1HOUR*,

1.5HOURS, 2HOURS, 3HOURS

NO / YES*

32MB, 40MB, 48MB, 64MB, 72MB, 80MB, 96MB, 128MB

PCL

SET FONT

SOURCE NUMBER

PITCH ✝ HEIGHT ✝

SYMBOL SET

TIMEOUT

0, 5, 10, 15, 60*... 300

INTERNAL / DOWNLOAD 0*, 1, 2, 3, ... 50

0, 0.44,10*, ... 999.99

2.00,4.25, … 12.00*, ... 999.75

Roman-8*, etc.

*Default selection for the setting. ** 1200 x 1200 resolution will be available when 80MB or

more memory is installed.

✝ Either PITCH or HEIGHT will be displayed depending on the

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default font selected by the ID number. Communications Menu

This menu has settings that enable the printer to receive print jobs from the Parallel port or NIC, and to conﬁgure emulations and networking protocols. See page 60 for instructions on conﬁguring TCP/IP parameters such as the network IP address. For more network information see the SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide.

COMMUNICATIONS

PARALLEL PORT

ENABLE

OPERATOR PANEL

YES* / NO

PERSONALITY

BIDI

NETWORK

ETHERTALK NOVELL IPX TCP/IP

ENABLE* /DISABLE NET ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY

PERSONALITY

PS STANDARD PS BINARY PS TBCP PCL AIS RAW* AIS BINARY AIS TBCP

ON / OFF*

ENABLE* / DISABLE ENABLE* / DISABLE

AIS* / POSTSCRIPT / PCL

*Default selection for the setting.

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Usage Status Menu

Use the Usage Status menu to view the total number of pages printed. Whenever a Fuser Unit, or Belt Module is installed you must reset its status on the Operator Panel.

USAGE STATUS

TOTAL PAGE COUNT ROLLER REPLACE? BELT REPLACE? FUSER REPLACE?

Print Form Menu

Use the Print Form menu to select and print documents stored in the printer.

PRINT FORM

DEMO PAGE PS START PAGE MENU TREE P AGE PS FONT PAGE SUPPLY ORDER

Advanced Features Menu

Use the Advanced Features menu to access advanced features that include scanner , Zip disk, and spooler functions. For a full description of these see Chapter 6 of this user’s guide.

ADVANCED FEATURES

SCANNER/COPY ZIP DISK MENU SPOOLER

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OPERATOR PANEL TASKS

This section describes important tasks you perform using the Operator Panel buttons and menu selections.

Taking the Printer Ofﬂine and Online

Press the Online button to switch between the online and ofﬂine states.

note:

any printer settings. It must be online (indicator light on) to print.

While the printer is ofﬂine, it continues to receive data until its input buffer is full. If you press the Online button while the printer is printing, it ﬁnishes the current page, and then waits for you to bring it online again.

Setting Media Type

When you load a new paper type into the tray, you should set the Media type. If you do not specify the correct media type, print quality may be poor, because the printer will move the paper at the wrong speed. To change the Media type, on the Operator Panel press the Media button to display PAPER or

THICK STOCK. When the correct type is displayed, the LCD

message will display READY.

Stopping a Job

If you wish to stop a print job before it is complete

1. Press the Online button to take the printer ofﬂine.

2. PRESS SELECT--TO CANCEL JOB appears on the message display.

3. Press the Select button to cancel the job.

Clearing the Print Buffer

The print buffer is an electronic memory in the printer where data is kept before processing. When the Data light is blinking, this indicates there is still data in the printer buffer. To print out any data that is in the print buffer, press the Online button to take the printer ofﬂine; then press the Feed button to eject the page. (Not available in PostScript emulation.)

The printer must be ofﬂine before you can c hange

Resetting the Printer

Y ou can r eset the printer to its pr evious settings. Follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display. Press Select.

3. Press Next until RESET PRINTER appears on the display.

4. Press Select, and when the panel displays CONFIRM, press Select again.

Resetting the NIC

You can reset the NIC to its factory default settings. Follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display. Press Select.

3. Press Next until RESET NIC appears on the display.

4. Press Select, and when the panel displays PARAMETERS, press Select again.

Restoring Factory Defaults

To restore factory default settings to the printer

1. Turn off the printer.

2. While pressing the Online and Media buttons, turn on the printer. When the display changes to INITIALIZE

NVRAM

Or follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Next until SETUP appears on the display , and pr ess the Select button.

4. Press Next until RESTORE DEFAULTS appears on the display, and press the Select button.

5. When the panel displays CONFIRM, press Select again. All settings except those under the Communications Menu will be restored to their default.

, release the button.

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Printing 4600N Information Pages

You can print a number of different pages preformatted with useful information about your printer. Follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Next until PRINT FORM appears on the display.

4. Press Select.

5. Press Next until you see the page you want to print. Your

choices are, DEMO PAGE, PS START PAGE, PS FONT PAGE,

MENU TREE P AGE,

6. Press Select.

and SUPPLY ORDER.

Resetting Usage Reports

You should reset the Usage Status any time you replace the Belt Cartridge, Fuser Cleaning Roller, or Fuser Unit. Follow these steps. The example below shows how to reset the Usage Report when you replace the Fuser Unit.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. MENU - CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Next until USAGE STATUS appears on the display.

4. Press Select.

5. Press Next until REPLACE FUSER appears on the display.

6. Press Select, and when the panel displays CONFIRM, press Select again.

TCP/IP Setup

You can use the Operator Panel to enable and set up the TCP/IP networking parameters for the printer. This is particularly useful for setting the printer’s IP address so you can use it as the printer’s URL in web-based printing. Follow these steps.

1. Press the Online button of the Operator Panel. OFFLINE

appears on the display.

2. Press the Menu button to enter menu mode. CONTROL

appears on the display.

3. Press the Next button until COMMUNICATIONS appears on the display, and press the Select button.

4. Press the Next button until NETWORK appears on the display, and press the Select button.

5. Press the Next button until TCP/IP appears on the display, and press the Select button.

6. Press the Next button until NET ADDRESS appears on the display, and press the Select button.

7. Use the Operator Panel buttons to set values for each of the 12 digits in this manner.

First press Next to set the curser to the ﬁrst digit. For the ﬁrst digit, press Select to increment to the correct

8. Press Menu to exit menu mode and press Online to bring the printer online.

SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY are set in the same way. If you

select ENABLE, the TCP/IP protocol is enabled. To validate any changes to network settings, you must turn

the printer off, and then on again. For more information about networking the 4600N printer,

see the SuperScript Color Laser Network Guide.

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CHAPTER 6

ADVANCED FEATURES

OVERVIEW

This chapter provides information on the new advanced features of the SuperScript 4600N. If your printer has an IP address and you are connected to the Internet, you can access most of these features from the printer’s home page. Most features can also be accessed through the Operator Panel.

Advanced features include:

• Special spooling options like collation and job preview

• On Demand printing from a Zip drive

• Scanner/copy options

The Advanced Features Web Page

FROM THE PRINTER’S HOME PAGE

You can access the printer’s advanced features from the SuperScript 4600N home page. When you click on the Advanced Features button, a welcome page appears with several navigational links on the left sidebar. For status on a print job, click on the Queue icon. To print multiple copies of a document after previewing a single copy, click on the RePrint icon. To access a list of printable ﬁles from the ZIP drive, click on the Zip icon. To see the last scanned image in the printer’s hard drive, click on the Image icon.

The Printer’s Home Page

Web Page Icons

• Click on the Queue icon for print status

• Click on the RePrint icon to print multiple copies of a previewed document

• Click on the Zip icon to access ﬁles from the Zip drive

• Click on the Image icon to preview the last scanned image

SPOOLING OPTIONS

On printer networks, multiple users can send documents to the same printer . These documents are sent to a spooler in the printer where they wait in a queue (line). Special spooler features found in the SuperScript 4600N greatly improve print performance and usability . Advanced spooling features, along with the built in 2.1 GB hard disk of the printer, speed up print time especially for long, multiple-copy documents.

Most spooling options can be set up through the SuperScript 4600N PostScript driver under the NEC Features tab (A). Make sure the “Use Printer’s Spooler Options” box is checked. Spooler options can also be set up or viewed through the Printer’s Home page under Advanced Features (B).

In Windows NT, spooling options can be found on the Document Properties Advanced tab under Document Options and then Printer Features (see page 42).

Print Queue Status

This feature is shown on the Print Queue Status page (C) after being chosen from the Advanced Features web page. It shows you the next spooling print job, current print status, and a list of recently printed jobs.

note: You cannot change print job parameters on this

web page.

Job Priority

The Job Priority feature allows you to prioritize a document and send it to the “front of the line.” Each sent document is assigned a default priority number of ﬁve (5). Set up Job Priority on the NEC Features tab of the printer driver. If you want a job to print ahead of the others, choose a number between 1 and 4 in the scrolling Priority box on the NEC Features tab.

Assign a priority number here. Highest Job Priority is number 1.

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Banner Pages

Banner pages are used to identify and separate print jobs. These are especially useful with a shared printer. Items found on the Banner page include job number , job name, owner, job

SuperScript 4600N Banner Page

creator, job size, number of copies, job hold, and job reprint information. You can choose to print a Banner page from the PostScript driver’s NEC Features tab or from the Job RePrint web page, shown below.

note: In Windows NT, banner pages can be found on the

Document Properties Advanced tab under Document Options and then Printer Features (see page 42)

Job RePrint Web Page

ADVANCED FEATURES

Spooling Options 63

Job Hold

The Job Hold feature gives you the ability to send a document to the printer and hold it there until you “release” it at the Operator Panel. The printer will continue to print other jobs in the queue until you go to the Operator Panel and physically select JOB HOLD PRINT from the Control Menu. Set up the Job Hold feature from the NEC Features tab in the printer’s PostScript driver. You can also use the Job RePrint web page.

How to Use the Job Hold Feature

1. Select Job Hold on the spooler ar ea of the NEC Features tab (A).

2. Send your print job through the printer network.

3. Go to the printer’s Operator Panel and press

Online. OFFLINE

appears on the display.

4. Press

Menu and CONTROL appears on the display. Press

Select.

5. Press

6. Scroll through the list, if necessary, using the

7. Your job will print.

8. Press

Next until JOB HOLD PRINT appears on the display (B).

Next/Previous

buttons until you ﬁnd your job. Press Select.

Menu, then Online. ONLINE appears on the display.

Release the held print job at the Operator Panel

JOB HOLD PRINT

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

note: In Windows NT, the Job Hold (Conﬁdential)

feature can be found on the Document Properties Advanced tab under Document Options and then Printer Features (see page 42)

Job RePrint Web Page

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

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Job Preview

The Job Preview feature allows you to preview a ﬁrst copy of a long document before printing out multiple copies. This gives you the opportunity to proofread the document ﬁrst, then print the required number of copies later. Job Preview saves time because the document is stored on the printer’s hard disk and does not have to be sent to the printer again (assuming the preview document is OK).

How to Use the Job Preview Feature

1. Select Job Preview on the NEC Features tab.

2. Send one copy of your print job to the printer.

3. The preview copy of your document will print.

4. Proofread the preview copy.

5. If it is OK, bring up your printer’s web page.

6. Click on Advanced Features. The Advanced Features page appears.

7. Click on the RePrint icon on the sidebar of the Advanced Features web page.

8. Specify how many copies on the Job RePrint web page.

9. Click on the Print button under Go.

10. Your job will now print.

Collation

The Collation feature allows multiple copy jobs to be printed in “sorted order.” In other words, if Collate is selected and you want to print two copies of the same document, the pages will be printed in 1-2-3-1-2-3 order. This sorts each document for you so it does not have to be sorted by hand. You only have to go to the printer once and not to the copy machine at all. By default this option is not selected. If Collate is not selected the pages will be printed in 1-1-2-2-3-3 order.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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EXTERNAL ZIP DRIVE FEATURE

An SCSI Iomega Zip® 100MB or Zip® 250MB drive can be connected to the SCSI port of the SuperScript 4600N. The drive must be connected and the Zip cartridge must contain ﬁles when the printer is turned on. You can then set up your print job either through the Web or the printer’s Operator Panel. You can print ﬁles with the .prn, .ps, .jpg, or .eps extensions.

note: A parallel port Zip drive will not work with this

printer.

Connecting the Zip Drive

Perform these steps to connect the Zip drive to your printer.

1. With the printer OFF, connect the Zip drive to the SCSI

port on the back Interface Panel of the printer (A).

2. Set the Zip drive terminator to ON.

3. Set the SCSI ID switch to 5.

4. Plug the Zip drive into the power supply, then turn on

the printer (B).

5. If you are also connecting a scanner to the printer, see page 69.

SuperScript 4600 Interface Panel

Bidirectional Parallel

SCSI Port

Ethernet 10/100Base-T

Caution! Do not plug in the Zip drive

when the printer is turned ON.

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To Print From the Web

1. Insert the Zip disk of ﬁles you want to print (A).

2. Click on the Advanced Features button from the Printer’s

Home page (B).

3. Select Zip from the left sidebar of the Advanced Features home page.

4. You will see a list of ﬁles from your ZIP drive (C).

5. Clicking on a directory will open it and list the ﬁles. Clicking on the “..” directory will bring you up to the parent directory.

6. Click on the ﬁle you want printed.

note: You cannot specify the number of copies from the

Web.

To Print From the Operator Panel

You can also access Zip disk settings from the printer’s Operator Panel. Follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Previous until MENU - SPECIAL FEATURES appears on the display. Press Select.

4. Press Next until ZIP - DISK MENU appears on the display. Press Select.

5. Press Next until SELECT FILE appears. Press Select, then press Next again until the ﬁle you want appears on the display. Press Select.

note: Directory names have a right arrow (➔) next to

them. To enter these sub-directories, press the Select button and navigate with the Next button.

6. COPIES appears on the display. Press Select.

7. Press Next until the number of prints you want (1—999) appears on the display, then press Select.

8. Press Menu, then press Online. ONLINE appears on the display.

ADVANCED FEATURES

External Zip Drive Feature 67

To Eject Zip Disk

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu. CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Previous until MENU - SPECIAL FEATURES appears on the display. Press Select.

4. Press Next until ZIP DISK MENU appears. Press Select.

5. Press Next until EJECT DISK appears on the display. Press Select.

6. Press Menu, then press Online. ONLINE appears on the display.

Eject Zip disk at the Operator Panel

EJECT DISK

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

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SCANNER COPY FEATURE

The printer works with the Umax Astra® 1200S and Astra® 1220S scanner.

Setting Up the Scanner

Before you can print, you must set up the printer to work with the scanner.

1. Make sure the scanner is not plugged into the power and the printer is turned OFF.

2. Plug the SCSI cable from the scanner to the SCSI port on the Interface Panel of the printer (A).

note: The SCSI scanner cable can also be plugged into

the Zip drive SCSI port if a Zip drive is already connected to the printer. Set the Zip drive terminator to OFF when attaching the scanner (B).

3. Attach the SCSI terminator provided with the scanner to the SCSI port of the scanner. Refer to the scanner’s documentation on how to attach the terminator.

4. Locate the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner.

5. With a small screw driver gently turn the SCSI ID switch to 4, the usual factory default is 5 (C).

6. Turn the scanner, Zip drive if present, and then printer ON.

Caution! Do not plug in the scanner while the printer

is turned ON.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Scanner Copy Feature 69

Accessing the Scanner

Access scanner settings at the printer’s Operator Panel (A). Follow these steps.

1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.

2. Press Menu and CONTROL appears on the display.

3. Press Next until MENU - SPECIAL FEATURES appears on the display. Press Select.

4. Press Next until SCANNER/COPY appears on the display. Press Select.

5. Press Next until START COPY appears. Press Select.

6. COPIES appears on the display. Press Select.

7. Press Next until the number of prints you want (1—999) appears on the display, then press Select.

8. Repeat steps 4—7 to make selections of SCALE, COLOR

MODE, LIGHT/DARK ADJUST, SCAN TO JPG, and RESOLUTION. By default the settings are color mode and

150 dpi.

9. Press Menu, then press Online. ONLINE appears on the display.

Scanner Support Features

Scale: Speciﬁes the image size after scanning with

respect to the original image.

Color Mode: You can scan images in black and white,

grayscale, or color. The default setting is color.

Light/Dark A djust: Adjust the darkness or brightness of

the image to be scanned. This control is applied before or during the scanning and is not for modifying the scanned output JPEG ﬁle.

Scan to JPG: Scans a page and saves it to the printer’s

hard drive as a jpg ﬁle. It can then be saved to another drive for editing or printing.

Resolution: You can scan images in 75, 150, or 300 dpi.

The default setting is 150 dpi.

Previewing a Scanned Image

To see a preview of the printer’s last scanned image, click the Image icon on the 4600N Advanced Features web page (B).

SCANNER/COPY

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

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Select

CHAPTER 7

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

OVERVIEW

This printer is designed for easy use and maintenance. Be sure to review the maintenance and service schedules on page 72, which show when parts should be cleaned or replaced. Your Operator Panel will also remind you when replacement of parts or consumables is due.

This chapter explains basic maintenance and cleaning procedures you must follow to maintain the high print quality and efﬁcient operation of your NEC SuperScript 4600N printer. Included are instructions for the following maintenance tasks:

• Replacing the Toner Modules

• Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle, Fuser Cleaning Roller, and Fuser Unit

• Cleaning and Replacing the Belt Cartridge

• Cleaning inside the Back Cover

• Cleaning the Laser Lens

• Replacing the Ozone Filter

• Replacing the Toner Collector (Waste Toner Bottle)

• Cleaning the Paper Exit Roller

• Cleaning the outside of the printer

The life expectancy of each replaceable part is based on printing under speciﬁc operating conditions, such as media type, number of colors used, humidity, page size, and page coverage (usually 5% coverage as in an average business letter).

PRECAUTIONS

Please take the following precautions when performing maintenance tasks:

• Do not work inside Top or Back Covers of printer until it has cooled at least 15 minutes.

• Do not use ammonia-based cleaners. They may react with the toner in the module.

• Do not use alcohol-based cleaners on the printer exterior. They may damage the plastic case.

• Do not expose the Belt Cartridge or Transfer Drum to direct sunlight or bright room light.

• Do not spill any liquid inside the printer or in the Power Cord connector.

• T urn of f and unplug the printer while working inside the covers.

• Follow all directions carefully. Save this user’s guide for future reference.

• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself since opening some internal parts may expose you to high voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing not explained in this user’s guide to qualiﬁed technicians. Call NEC Technical Support at 800-632-4650 for help.

note: See page 94, for information about ordering

printer supplies.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow this schedule to keep your printer in good operating condition.

Ongoing—As Needed

• Clean the outside of the printer with a soft cloth and mild solvent when dusty or soiled.

• When print output becomes too light or TONER EMPTY message appears on the Operator Panel display, take out the Toner Module and gently rock it from side to side to redistribute the toner . Replace Toner Modules after about every 6,000 pages for color toner and every 10,000 pages for black toner.

• Clean the Registration Rollers using the procedure on page 78.

• Clean the Transfer Roller (see page 78).

• Clean the Paper Exit Roller using the procedure on page

82.

• Clean the Belt Cartridge (OPC Belt) when the charge wire gets stained or printouts show vertical streaks. Use the procedure on page 76.

• Clean the Laser Lens using the procedure on page 80 if printouts show vertical streaks.

Every 12,000 Pages

• Replace the Fuser Oil Bottle when shipping the printer, after 12,000 pages, or when indicated on the Operator Panel display.

• Replace the Toner Collector (Waste Toner Bottle) after 12,000 pages.

• Replace the Fuser Cleaning Roller after 12,000 pages (see page 75).

Every 12 Months or By Page Count

• Clean inside the Back Cover of the printer, after 20,000 prints or every 12 months, using the instructions on page

78.

• Wipe down the Paper Guides in the paper trays with a soft cloth and mild solvent (after 20,000 prints or sooner if needed).

• Replace the Belt Cartridge after 50,000 color planes* or every 12 months, using the procedure on page 77.

• Replace the Ozone Filter using the procedure on page 81.

• Replace the Fusing Unit after 60,000 pages using the procedure on page 79.

Service Visit Schedule

Certain printer parts must be maintained or replaced by an authorized NEC ﬁeld service engineer. When this is necessary call NEC Technical Support at 800-632-4650. They will put you in touch with an engineer in your area who can service your printer.

Every 120,000 pages: Paper Discharger , Dr um Cleaner, Paper Pick-up Roller, and Transfer Roller must be replaced by a ﬁeld service engineer.

Every 300,000 planes: Transfer Drum must be replaced by a ﬁeld service engineer.

*Every laid-down color on a page is considered a plane. There are four planes to a full color page using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

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REPLACING THE TONER MODULES

Replace each Toner Module when you start seeing print quality problems such as light images or white streaks across the page. The Operator Panel will display the TONER EMPTY message when the toner level is getting low.

To order an NEC SuperScript 4600N Toner Module contact your NEC printer dealer or see below. The black replacement modules print approximately 10,000 pages. The yellow, magenta, and cyan replacement modules print approximately 6,000 pages each.

Follow these directions to replace the Toner Modules;

1. Open the Front Cover (A).

2. Pull out the Toner Module that needs replacing (B).

3. Hold the new Toner Module horizontally and rock it left to right three or four times. Then remove the protective orange cover and tape (C).

4. Insert the Toner Module into its corresponding slot and close the printer (D).

note: The starter Toner Modules that shipped with your

printer contain less toner than replacement modules.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

To order new Toner Modules ✆ 800-632-2326

Toner Module Order #

Black T oner Module 20-200 Yellow Toner Module 20-201 Magenta T oner Module 20-202 Cyan T oner Module 20-203

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REPLACING THE FUSER OIL BOTTLE

Order Number 20-212

1. Turn the printer off and allow it to cool (A).

WARNING! The Fuser Unit area may be very hot.

2. Open the Top Cover (B).

3. Open the Lock Tabs (C).

4. Remove the used Fuser Oil Bottle and discard it (D).

note: Hold a piece of paper under the used Fuser Oil

Bottle while removing it to avoid drips in the printer.

5. Insert the new Fuser Oil Bottle, cap side down. Make

sure the tab of the bottle is on the right (E). The label will face the front of the printer.

6. Close the Lock Tabs and the Top Cover (F).

7. The Operator Panel will inform you when the Fuser Oil is getting low again.

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REPLACING THE FUSER CLEANING

OLLER

Order Number 20-211

1. Turn off the printer and allow it to cool (A).

2. Open the Top Cover (B).

3. Open the Lock Tabs (C).

4. Remove the used Fuser Cleaning Roller (D).

5. Install the replacement Fuser Cleaning Roller (E).

6. Close the Lock Tabs and the Top Cover of the printer (F).

7. Reset the Operator Panel to make sure the consumables

usage information is current (G). Follow these steps. a. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display. b. Press Menu. CONTROL appears on the display.

c. Press Next until USAGE STATUS appears on the

display, and then press Select.

d. Press Next until ROLLER REPLACE? appears on the

display, and then press Select.

e. When the panel displays CONFIRM, press Select

again.

f. Press Menu, then Online.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

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CLEANING THE BELT CARTRIDGE

The Belt Cartridge is sensitive to bright light and touch. Always wrap it in a soft dark cloth until you are ready to clean or install it. Use a clean soft cloth to clean the parts.

1. Turn off the printer and unplug it.

2. Open the Front and Top Covers of the printer (A).

3. Release the Lock Levers (B) and carefully remove the Belt Cartridge (C).

4. Clean any toner or paper dust from the Belt Cartridge.

5. Remove the small Cleaning Brush from inside the front of the printer (D).

6. Turn the Belt Cartridge so that the handle is facing away from you.

7. Use the brush to gently clean the wire inside the end of the Belt Cartridge. Do not press hard on the wire (E).

8. Using a dry cloth, clean any toner buildup from around the Cleaning Blade.

9. Reinstall the Belt Cartridge (F)and secure the Lock Levers (G).

10. Return the Cleaning Brush to its holder and close the Top and Front Covers (H)

Cleaning Blade Do not touch edge!

note: Opening the Front Cover

is necessary in order to make room for the Belt Cartridge.

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REPLACING THE BELT CARTRIDGE

Order Number 20-205

1. Turn off the printer (A).

2. Open the Front and Top Covers (B).

3. Flip up the Lock Levers to release the Belt Cartridge (C).

4. Pull the old Belt Cartridge straight up and discard it (D).

5. Remove the black wrapper from the new Belt Cartridge

and pull out the two tension release pins as shown (E).

WARNING! Do not touch the green material on the Belt

Cartridge. It is easily scratched.

6. With the ﬂat side of the Belt Cartridge facing the front, insert it straight into the guide slots in the lock levers. The white gear on the cartridge goes to the right.

Do not use force (F).

7. Flip down the Lock Levers (G).

8. Close the Front and Top Covers.

9. Reset the Operator Panel to make sure the consumables

usage information is current (H). Follow these steps: a. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display. b. Press Menu. CONTROL appears on the display.

c. Press Next until USAGE STATUS appears on the

display, and then press Select.

d. Press Next until BELT REPLACE? appears on the

display, and then press Select. e. When the panel displays CONFIRM, press Select. f. Press Menu. Press Online.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

AB C

EFG

Power Warning Online

Menu OnLine

Data OHT Label

Feed Item Media

Previous Next

Select

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INSIDE THE BACK COVER

Allow several minute for the printer to cool down and use only dry, lint-free cotton cloths or swabs for this procedure. The Transfer Unit consists of the T ransfer Dr um, Registration Rollers, Transfer Roller, and Paper Discharger.

1. Turn off and unplug the printer.

2. Open the Back Cover (A) and avoid the Transfer Drum while cleaning the other parts of the Transfer Unit (B).

3. Using a dry cotton cloth, clean any paper dust or toner buildup from the Registration Rollers. Rotate the rollers with the white gear while cleaning.

4. Clean the Transfer Roller unit by lifting the Lock Lever on the right end until the unit is released. Lift the unit out (C).

5. Wipe and rotate the Transfer Roller with a soft cloth.

6. Reinstall the Transfer Roller in the Transfer Unit.

7. Remove the Paper Discharger by pushing the left side to

the right, as shown, and lifting it out (D).

8. Clean off any dust or toner with the cotton cloth.

9. Using a dry cotton swab, clean any extra buildup from the interior of the Paper Discharger holder.

10. Carefully clean the Paper Discharger wire (E) with a cotton swab.

11. Reinstall the Paper Discharger in the Transfer Unit. Push it into the left part of the holder, then down until it locks in place (F).

12. Clean the rest of the Transfer Unit.

13. Close the Back Cover.

Be careful not to touch the Transfer Drum!

Transfer Drum Registration Rollers

Transfer Roller

Paper Discharger

Wire Inside

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REPLACING THE FUSER UNIT

Order Number 20-219

1. Turn the printer off and allow it to cool.

WARNING! The Fuser Unit area may be very hot.

2. Open the Top Cover.

3. Open the Lock Tabs (A).

4. Remove the Fuser Oil Bottle and put in a plastic bag

temporarily or discard if replacing with a new one (B).

5. Remove the Fuser Cleaning Roller (C).

6. Open the Back Cover (D).

7. Place a clean piece of paper against the Transfer Dr um to protect it.

8. Loosen (but do not remove) the ﬁnger screws and

brackets that hold the Fuser Unit in place (E).

9. Lift out and discard the used Fuser Unit (F).

10. Remove the new Fuser Unit from its packaging and pull out the orange Tension Release Pins on each side.

11. Carefully lower the new Fuser Unit into the slot (G).

12. Tighten the thumb screws inside the back of the printer.

13. Gently lift up on the Fuser Unit’s handles to make sure that it is secured.

14. Close the Back Cover

15. Reinstall the Fuser Oil Bottle (H) and Fuser Cleaning Roller (I).

16. Close the Locking Tabs (J) and the Top Cover.

17. Reset the Operator Panel to make sure the usage information is current. See page 60.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Loosen left Thumb Screw

Loosen right Thumb Screw

Paper to protect Transfer Drum

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CLEANING THE LASER LENS

Cleaning the Laser Lens is only necessary when you ﬁnd vertical white or light-color streaking in the colors.

1. Open the Front Cover and Top Cover (A).

2. Remove the four Toner Modules (B). Keep them level!

3. Flip up the Belt Cartridge Lock Levers(C).

4. Remove the Belt Cartridge (D) and loosely wrap it in a soft dark cloth or paper (E).

5. Use both hands to remove the Laser Lens. Pinch the Laser Lens tabs located on the bottom of the Toner Module area and lift it out (F).

6. Using a dry cotton cloth, wipe the lens.

7. Reinstall the Laser Lens by sliding it in at a 45o angle.

8. Reinstall the Belt Cartridge and the Toner Modules (G).

9. Close the Front and Top Covers.

Tabs

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REPLACING THE OZONE FILTER

Order Number 126164

The Ozone Filter needs to be replaced about every 12 months.

1. Slide open the Filter Cover located in back of the printer.

2. Take the used Ozone Filter from inside the Filter Cover and discard it.

3. Fit the new Ozone Filter inside the Filter Cover and slide it shut.

note: The Ozone Filter will produce an odor if not

replaced regularly.

REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTOR

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Order Number 20-213

The T oner Collector is a r eplaceable plastic bottle that collects used toner. Follow these directions to change it:

1. Open the Front Cover of the printer.

2. Remove the used Toner Collector.

3. Note the label attached to the used Toner Collector. Remove this label and use it to seal shut the opening.

4. Discard the used Toner Collector.

5. Install the new Toner Collector.

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CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE

RINTER

Use a clean cotton cloth and mild cleaner to clean the outside of the printer.

note: Do not use strong solvents or abrasive cleansers

on plastic parts of the printer.

To clean the Paper Exit Rollers follow the instructions below:

1. Turn off and unplug the printer

2. Open the Top Cover slightly.

3. Using a dry cotton cloth, clean the Paper Exit Rollers. Manually rotate each roller.

4. Close the Top Cover.

Paper Exit Rollers

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CHAPTER 8

TROUBLESHOOTING

Paper does not output to the output tray…

Check for paper jam or misfeed.

Paper does not stack correctly…

Check that the paper is between 16 and 90 lbs. base weight.

OVERVIEW

This chapter tells you how to resolve common printer problems. Topics include:

• Print quality maintenance

• Simple troubleshooting

• Operator Panel alert messages

• Clearing paper jams

• Print quality problems

note: Refer to the SuperScript Color Laser Network

Guide for problems relating to printer networking.

Print Quality Maintenance

Here are some suggestions for maintaining the highest print quality from your printer.

• Replace the Toner Modules immediately when the display indicates that replacement is necessary.

• Use high-quality paper or transparencies to obtain sharp, crisp characters and maximum contrast.

• Follow the cleaning procedures described in Chapter 7, “Maintaining Your Printer.”

Simple T roubleshooting

Here are some simple resolutions to occasional printer problems.

Power light is off…

Check that the power cord is plugged into a live power outlet and the printer power switch is turned on.

Printer Messages

Printer messages provide useful information for progress checks and troubleshooting. These messages are displayed on the printer Operator Panel.

Status Messages

Status messages appear on the printer operator panel and report normal operating conditions. No action is necessary. The table on page 52, summarizes status messages.

Alert Messages

Alert messages appear on the printer Operator Panel when a condition occurs that causes normal printing to be suspended. Often, operations can be recovered without losing data by removing the source of the problem. Other conditions require the printer to be turned off and then on again to reset it, in which case, any data is lost. If Jam Recovery is set to On, the printer will automatically reprint lost pages of a PostScript print job after a jam is cleared, as long as you do not turn off the printer . Jam Recovery can only be set in the Operator Panel menu tree (see page 56).

The table on page 84, summarizes alert messages and the action you can take to correct them.

Service Messages

If a major problem occurs, the Operator Panel will display the SERVICE CALL message followed by a code, such as F5. You must call an authorized service representative to resolve this problem. Report the code when you call to assist in diagnosing the problem. See page 93 for more information about getting service.

Power light is on but printer does not print…

• Verify that the Online indicator light is on (if it is not, press the Online button).

• Verify that all interface cable connections are tightly secured.

ALERT Message Explanation

Booting… First message to appear when the printer is powered up. OUT OF PAPER One of the paper trays is empty TRAY 2 UNSUPPORTED SIZE Paper Tray 2 contains paper size that is not supported by the engine. PAPER MISMATCH LOAD

<Paper Size> TRAY

Paper Tray 1 or 2 does not have the correct paper size as speciﬁed for the print job. Load the paper size shown on the display <Letter, Legal, A4, B5JIS, B5ISO,

EXEC, FOLIO, FSCAP, SPFOLI, QUARTO, COM-10, or DL>.

<K, Y, M, or C> TONER EMPTY Speciﬁed Toner Module is empty. Replace it with a new one. <K, Y, M, or C> TONER NOT FOUND Speciﬁed Toner Module is not installed or installed incorrectly. Reinstall it. PAPER JAM DRUM Paper jam in Transfer Drum area. PAPER JAM INNER/DRUM Paper jam in back transfer area. PAPER JAM EXIT/DRUM Paper jam in Output Tray. MISFEED Paper misfeed from Paper Tray 1 or Paper Tray 2. CHECK WASTE T ONER Waste Toner (Toner Collector) is full or is not installed. REPLACE FUSER OIL Fuser Oil Bottle needs replacing. REPLACE FUSER ROLLER Fuser Cleaning Roller needs to be replaced. MISPRINT HW FAULT Printing error caused by no PRREQ-N within a page. Resend the print job. BELT CARTRIDGE NOT FOUND Belt Cartridge (OPC) is not installed. FUSER UNIT NOT FOUND Fuser Unit is not installed. FUSER ROLLER NOT FOUND Fuser Cleaning Roller is not installed. FRONT COVER OPEN Front Cover is open. BACK COVER OPEN Back Cover (containing Transfer Unit) is open. TOP COVER OPEN Top Cover is open. LOW FUSER OIL Fuser oil is low. Fuser Unit has about 30 pages of operation remaining. NEAR END FUSER ROLLER Fuser Cleaning Roller has about 1000 pages of operation remaining. REPLACE BELT Belt Cartridge worn out. REPLACE FUSER UNIT Fuser Unit reaches end-of-life. K-TONER LOW Black Toner Module has less than 300 pages of operation remaining. <Y, M, or C> TONER LOW Speciﬁed Toner Module has less than 500 pages of operation remaining. 120K SERVICE Paper Discharger, Drum Cleaner, Transfer Roller, Transfer Drum, and Paper

Pick-up Roller (in back of Paper Trays) all need to be replaced by technician.

CASSETTE OUT <TRAY 1 or 2> Paper Tray 1 or 2 is not installed in feeder. MEDIA MISMATCH LOAD <MEDIA> TRAY Tray does not have the correct media as speciﬁed for the print job. Load the

media shown on the display <Paper, Label, or OHT (Transparency/OHP)>.

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PREVENTING PAPER JAMS

This section explains how to prevent and remove paper jams. There are several things you can do to prevent paper jams.

• Make sure the paper in not folded, wrinkled, or curled.

• Do not overﬁll the paper trays. Paper T ray 1 and 2 have a ﬁll-limit mark on the inside left side.

• Use paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies that match the printer speciﬁcations (see Appendix A).

• If you have problems with double feeding, remove the media from the tray and fan the sheets. They may be sticking together.

Understanding the Paper Path

The following illustration shows the printer’s paper path. Understanding this path will help you locate paper jams. The paper is picked up from Paper Tray 1 (or 2) and passed under the Transfer Drum. It then passes through the Fuser Unit and is delivered to the Output Tray on the top of the printer.

Paper jams occur in the following three areas.

1. The top Fuser Roller/output area. Operator Panel will report PAPER JAM EXIT/DRUM.

2. The back Transfer Unit area. Operator Panel will report

PAPER JAM/INNER or PAPER JAM/DRUM.

3. The Paper Tray feed ar ea. Error message on the Operator Panel will report MISFEED.

note: Frequent jams in any area indicate that area

should be checked, repaired, or cleaned.

Paper Path of the SuperScript 4600N

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Store all media in a dry location.

• Make sure you have loaded the paper printing-side up. Many manufacturers place an arrow on the end of the wrapper to indicate the printing side.

Output Tray

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Paper T ray 1

REMOVING PAPER JAMS

• To avoid damage to rollers, always remove jammed paper gently.

• Try to remove jammed paper without tearing it. Any pieces of media left in the printer , whether lar ge or small, can obstruct the paper path and cause further jams.

If, after clearing the paper jam, the jam message on the Operator Panel persists, open and close the Top Cover. This should clear the jam message.

If Jam Recovery is enabled (see page 56), once the jammed paper is removed and the printer is online, the printer should resume printing the job from the page where the jam occurred.

Misfeed Jams

Misfeed jams happen in Paper Tray 1 or 2. A misfeed jam may be as simple as a sheet of media not being picked up, or it may be that the paper was picked up but not fed properly. Access to this area is through the tray slot.

1. Remove the paper tray.

2. Pull out the jammed media.

3. Make sure the paper is lying ﬂat in the tray and that the stack does not exceed the media limit mark inside the tray.

4. Slide the tray back into the printer.

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Inner Jams

Inner jams happen in the transfer Drum/Transfer Unit area. This type of jam means that the media did not make it to the paper exit area.

1. Open the Back Cover.

2. If most of the page is showing, gently pull it toward you.

4. Remove the jammed paper by pulling it from the bottom of the fuser, through the printer’s Back Cover, not from the top of the Fuser area. This prevents any unfused toner from dirtying the Fuser Rollers (located under the Fuser Cleaning Roller).

WARNING! Be careful not to touch the Transfer Drum

while removing jammed paper.

5. Close (set) the Pressure Release Tabs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

3. If the paper did not come out easily, open the Top Cover and open the Pressure Release Tabs.

Fuser Cleaning Roller

6. Close the Top and Back Covers of the printer.

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Outer Jams

Outer jams occur in the fuser area. Jams of this type usually means that paper is stuck in the Fuser Roller/Output Area. Follow these steps to clear these kinds of jams.

1. Turn off the printer and open the Top Cover.

2. If there is a large amount of paper showing, gently pull it out.

Drum Jams

Drum jams occur when the paper gets wound around the Transfer Drum.

1. Turn off the printer and let it cool. Open the Back Cover.

2. Carefully remove the paper from the Transfer Drum.

note: Do not touch the Transfer Drum!

3. If the paper does not come out easily or if only a small amount is showing, open the Top Cover and follow steps 3—5 in the previous section.

4. Close the Top and Back Covers.

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3. Close the Back Cover.

PRINT QUALITY

This section discusses potential print quality problems, what causes them, and how to resolve them.

Background is Smeared

Toner can spread where it does not belong when there is too little toner or when the Belt Cartridge is worn out.

Solutions

• Check the Toner Module of the color that is smearing. Replace it if it is too low.

• Replace the Belt Cartridge if it is worn or has reached the end of its expected life (about 12 months).

Image Edges are Missing or Peeling

If edges of images are not sharply deﬁned, are peeling, or are missing, there may not be enough toner or the Belt Cartridge may be warped.

Solutions

• Check the Toner Module of the color that is effected. Redistribute the toner or replace the Toner Module if it is too low.

• Replace the Belt Cartridge if it is warped or has reached the end of its expected life (about 12 months).

Horizontal Jitter

Toner distribution appears uneven horizontally across the page.

Solution

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Solutions

• Check the table the printer is on. It should not be tilted more than 1.5%.

• Check the Toner Modules. Replace any that are too low.

Image Shows Banding, Shadows, or Shifting

This occurs when the image wrinkles, shifts, or color misregisters.

Solution

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

White Line

If a vertical line appears in a speciﬁc color area, there may be paper, dust, or some particle stuck to that color’s Developer Roller or Toner Module Blade.

Solutions

• Check the Toner Module of the color that is misprinting.

• Call a service representative.

Vertical Streaks

A vertical band runs the entire length of the paper.

Solution

• Clean the Charge Wire at the end of the Belt Cartridge.

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

V ertical White Band

A white band appears vertically in the print image.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Horizontal Ribbing

Light print appears in a ribbed pattern at the left or right side of the page. This may be caused by a tilt in the surface supporting the printer, or by too little toner.

Solution

• Make sure the Toner Modules have toner.

• Clean the Laser Lens. See page 80 for procedure.

• If problem persists call a service representative.

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Black Line

A ﬁne black line appearing in the printed image may indicate that the Belt Cartridge surface is damaged or that there is debris stuck in the Belt Cartridge area.

Solutions

• Clean or replace the Belt Cartridge if it is damaged or has reached the end of its expected life.

• If problem persists call a service representative.

Vertical Line

A vertical line of any color appearing in the printed image may indicate that there is debris on or near the transfer drum.

Solutions

• Clean inside the back of the printer especially the Paper Discharger (see page 78).

Image Staggered Vertically

A printed image that staggers or repeats vertically may indicate that the printer was bumped or vibrating during printing. It may also indicate that the optical unit has failed.

Horizontal Banding

Horizontal banding in the image may indicate a transfer failure.

Solutions

• Check Toner Modules.

• Replace the Belt Cartridge if it is getting to the end of its life.

• If problem persists call a service representative.

Horiz ontal White Band

A white band appears horizontally in the print image.

Solution

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Toner Spots

Toner spots or stains on the paper may be caused by toner dropping inside the printer.

Solutions

• Clean the Belt Cartridge (see page 76).

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Solutions

• Ensure that the printer was not bumped during printing and that the surface it is placed on is not shaky or wobbly.

• Call a service representative to check the printer, if you cannot identify a cause.

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Mixed Color Image

If a mixed color image appears on the page it may indicate a problem with a Toner Module.

Solutions

• Conﬁrm that all Toner Modules are inserted correctly.

• Make sure that the Front Cover is completely closed.

• Replace or redistribute Toner Modules if low.

Color Misregistration

When two colors do not register properly, it may indicate problems with the Belt Cartridge.

Solutions

• Conﬁrm that the Belt Cartridge is properly seated.

• Replace the Belt Cartridge if it is worn or damaged.

• Call a service representative to check the printer to replace the Cleaning Brush if necessary.

Toner Streak

When toner is streaked or brushed across the page, it may indicate problems with the Toner Module.

Solutions

• Remove Toner Modules and rock them to the left and right to redistribute toner.

• Conﬁrm that Toner Modules are installed properly.

• Replace low or damaged Toner Modules.

Mottled Image

There is variation or mottling in the density of the image.

Solution

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Shadowing

A r esidual image of a preceding page appears on subsequent pages.

Back of Paper is Stained

There are toner stains on the back side of the paper.

Solution

• Paper containing unfused ink may have been pulled up through the Fuser Rollers, probably after a paper jam. (Most paper jams are best removed from the back of the printer.) Run several sheets of plain paper through the printer to clean these rollers.

• If problem persists call a service representative to check the printer.

Missing Print

A blank page is printed or a speciﬁc color is missing.

Solution

• Make sure all Toner Modules are installed correctly.

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Partial Printing

When an image is partially printed, it may indicate improper fusing.

Solutions

• Use only recommended paper.

• Make sure that the correct Media Type is selected on the Operator Panel.

• Replace the Fuser Unit if it is at the end of its life.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution

• Call a service representative to check the printer.

Insufﬁcient Gloss

When the printed image appears dull, it may indicate a problem with the Fuser Cleaning Roller or Fuser Unit.

Solutions

• Replace the Fuser Cleaning Roller (see page 75).

• Replace the Fuser Unit if getting to end of life (see page

79).

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Parallel Printing Problems

This section describes solutions to problems that might appear when a computer is locally connected (with a parallel cable) to the printer. Only Windows and UNIX computers can be locally connected.

Nothing Printed

The printer does not indicate that a print job was received and nothing was printed.

Solution

Assure the bidirectional parallel cable is attached securely.

Nonsense is Printed

This symptom appears as content that appears cryptic and does not make any sense.

Solution

• Assure that an IEEE 1284 compliant bidirectional cable is used.

• Assure that the computer provides an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel port.

Error Messages with Little or Nothing Printed

This may be a data communications problem between a Windows 95 or higher computer and the printer.

Solutions for Windows 95 or Higher Computers

One of, or a combination of, the following solutions may resolve the problem.

• With the printer driver open, click the Details tab to move it to the front. Click Spool Settings to open the Spool Settings dialog box. Clear the Disable bidirectional support for this printer radio button.

• From the Spool Settings dialog box, select Print directly to the printer radio button.

• Put the printer into unidirectional mode.

1. From the printer Operator Panel, press the OFFLINE

button.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press NEXT until COMMUNICATIONS appears.

4. Press SELECT and COMMUNICATIONS PARALLEL

PORT

will appear.

5. Press SELECT.

6. Press NEXT until BIDI appears.

7. Press SELECT and ON will appear.

8. Press NEXT until OFF appears.

9. Press SELECT.

10. Press MENU.

11. Press ONLINE to ﬁnish. To return the printer to directional mode, repeat the

steps, but select ON in Step 8.

Solutions for UNIX Computers

Put the printer into unidirectional mode.

1. From the printer Operator Panel, press the OFFLINE

button.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press NEXT until COMMUNICATIONS appears.

4. Press SELECT and COMMUNICATIONS PARALLEL

PORT

will appear.

5. Press SELECT.

6. Press NEXT until BIDI appears.

7. Press SELECT and ON will appear.

8. Press NEXT until OFF appears.

9. Press SELECT.

10. Press MENU.

11. Press ONLINE to ﬁnish. To return the printer to directional mode, repeat the

steps, but select ON in Step 8.

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