NEC SuperScript 1260N User Guide

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CRIPT

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Table of Contents

1 Setting Up

Overview 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Selecting a Location for the Printer 1-3 Printer Dimensions 1-3 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Location of Major Parts 1-5 Major parts seen when the Top Cover is open 1-6 Printer Operating Environment Requirements 1-7 Printer Operating Requirements 1-7 System Requirements 1-8 Software Requirements 1-8 Installing the Toner Cartridge 1-9 Loading Paper into the Cassette 1-11 Connecting the Interface Cable 1-15 Connecting the AC Power Cord 1-15 Switching ON the Printer 1-16 Switching OFF the Printer 1-16 Printer Safety 1-17 Ordering Supplies and Accessories 1-18

2 Operator Panel

Overview 2-1 Using the Operator Panel 2-2 LED Operation 2-3 Operator Panel Buttons 2-8 Resetting the Printer 2-9 Status Icons and Messages 2-9 Default Settings 2-11

3 SuperScript Software

Overview 3-1 SuperScript 1260 Software for Windows 3-2 SuperScript 1260 Printer Software and Accessories 3-2 Installing SuperScript 1260 Software 3-3 The ABCs of Installation for Windows 95 3-3 The ABCs of Installation for Windows 3.1 and 3.11 3-4 SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver 3-5 Setup Tab 3-6

Table of Contents

Watermark Options 3-8 Layout Options 3-10 2-Sided Printing 3-11 Booklet Printing 3-13 Paper Source Tab 3-16 Destination Tab 3-17 Image Control Tab 3-18 Imaging Mode 3-18 Halftone Features 3-19 Darkness 3-20 Accessories Tab 3-20 Advanced Tab 3-21 Print Memory 3-22 Paper Sizes 3-22 Printer Administration 3-23

4 Windows Status Monitor

Overview 4-1 Introduction 4-2 What is Printer Status? 4-3 Loading the Status Monitor 4-3 Minimized Views 4-4 Features of the Mini-Window View 4-4 Features of the Icon View in Windows 3.1 4-5 Sound Alerts 4-6 Accessing the Maximized Status Monitor 4-6

The Maximized Status Monitor 4-6 General Tab 4-6 Change Printer Tab 4-9 Alerts Tab 4-9 Preferences Tab 4-11

5 DOS Printing

Overview 5-1 The DOS Printing Utilities 5-2 Printing from DOS Programs 5-2 Installing DOS Software Only 5-2 DOS Printer Control Panel 5-3 Main Menu 5-3 Control Printing (pause, reset, eject) 5-5 Change Printer Settings 5-6 Change LaserJet IIP Emulation Settings 5-8 Print Sample Pages 5-8 Change Status Monitor Settings 5-9 Change Printer Port 5-10 DOS Status Monitor 5-10 Starting the Status Monitor 5-10 Using the DOS Status Monitor 5-11

6 Using the Printer

Overview 6-1 Using the 250-Sheet Paper

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Cassette 6-2 Using the Multi-purpose Tray 6-5 Loading Paper into the Multi-purpose Tray 6-6 Loading Envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray 6-7 Loading Transparencies and Adhesive Labels 6-9 Closing the Multi-purpose Tray 6-10

7 Printer Options

Overview 7-1 The 500-Sheet Feeder 7-3 The 500-Sheet Cassette 7-5 The Envelope Cassette 7-9 The Face-Up Output Tray 7-12 Memory Expansion Module (SIMM) 7-14

8 Maintaining Your Printer

Overview 8-1 Redistributing the Toner 8-2 About the Toner Cartridge 8-4 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 8-5 Installing the Toner Cartridge 8-5 Cleaning the Printer Case 8-5 Relocating the Printer 8-7

9 Troubleshooting

Overview 9-1 Maintaining Print Quality 9-2 Simple Troubleshooting 9-2 Print Quality Problems 9-3 Installation Problems 9-6 Clearing Paper Jams and Wrinkling 9-7 Removing Jammed Paper 9-8

10 Getting Service

Overview 10-1 Getting Service and Support 10-2 Getting Help from Your Company 10-2 Getting Help from Your Dealer 10-2 Getting Help from NEC 10-2 NEC Warranty and Service 10-4 SuperScript 1260 Printer Limited Warranty 10-5 Warranty 10-6 Warranty Length 10-6 Warranty Coverage 10-6 Warranty Support 10-7 Getting Warranty Service 10-7 Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties 10-7 Finding Supplies, Printer Options, and Spare Parts 10-8

Table of Contents

A Selecting Print Media

Overview A-1 Selecting Paper and Media A-2 Care of Printer Supplies A-2 Paper Properties A-3 Paper Recommended for Use in This Printer A-4 Special Print Media Recommended for Use in This Printer A-5 Additional Paper for Use in This Printer A-6 Print Areas A-7 Preprinted Forms A-7 Heavy Print Stock A-8 Envelopes A-8 Adhesive Labels A-9 Transparency Film A-9 Media Purchasing Specifications A-9

B Safety Information

Overview B-1 Ozone Emission B-2 UL Standards for Ozone B-2 Employer Responsibilities B-2 Recommendations for Minimizing Ozone Exposure B-2 Laser Safety B-3 CDRH Regulations B-3

FCC Statement B-3 Technical Specifications B-4

Glossary Index

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Setting Up the Printer

Overview

This chapter gives you the information you need when you set up your printer, load paper, and begin printing. It includes:

• Selecting a location for your printer

• Unpacking the printer

• Printer requirements

• Location of printer parts

• Getting started

• Loading paper into the paper cassette

• Printer safety

• How to order supplies and accessories

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Introduction

The NEC SuperScript 1260 printer is a new laser printer developed speciﬁcally for use with

Windows 95, Windows groups, and DOS applications. This printer is provided with the SuperScript 1260 software kit, and requires no special add-in cards or cartridges. We do require a good quality parallel interface cable (see Chapter 10, “Using FastFacts” ).

The NEC SuperScript 1260N printer is the same printer as above except that it has a Network Interface Card (NIC) already installed. There is a Macintosh print driver included as a network option. For more information, see the “NEC 1260 Network Printer Conﬁguration User’s Guide”.

Your computer and SuperScript 1260 communicate bidirectionally to exchange operating status information (e.g., warm-up, paper out, paper jam) and display messages requiring your attention. Hence, you can focus on your work without referring to the printer operator panel periodically, a beneﬁt of the SuperScript 1260 software.

3.1, Windows for Work-

This manual contains operation information for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer and covers seven major areas of printer information:

1. Setting up the printer

• Space, electrical, and operating environment requirements

• Installation procedures for hardware and software

• Using the printer

• Selecting paper for use in the printer

• Operating instructions

2. Printer options

• Available printer options; how to install, remove, and use them

3. Maintaining the printer

• Toner cartridge information

• Cleaning and relocating the printer

4. Printer problems

• Error messages, print quality problems, and paper jam recovery instructions

5. Getting service

6. Selecting print media

7. Safety information

• Technical speciﬁcations

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30.1 in

(765 mm)

25.6 in

(650 mm)

9 in

(228 mm)

Selecting a Location for the Printer

Follow all space, electrical, and operating environment requirements when selecting a location for your printer.

Printer space requirements

Leave at least the minimum air space between the printer and the surrounding wall and furniture.

Top View

7.09 in (180 mm)

8.70 in

(221 mm )

16.57 in

(421 mm )

12..20 in

(310 mm )

16.34 in (415 mm)

1 in (25 mm)

Printer Dimensions

The following illustrations show standard dimensions and recommended clearances for a SuperScript 1260 printer.

Caution! Do not block the ventilation fan

outlet that is located on the right side of the printer.

Side View

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Unpacking the Printer

Remove the printer from the shipping box and place it on a stable, level surface.

WARNING! The printer weighs

approximately 28 lbs. without options or consumables installed. Use care when removing it from the shipping box and ask for assistance.

After you have removed the printer and accessories from the shipping box, lift the top cover of the printer and remove the styrofoam cube from inside. Check to make sure you received all of the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the store where you purchased the printer.

1. Printer with 250-Sheet paper cassette

2. Toner cartridge

3. AC power cord

4. Accessory kit

• NEC SuperScript 1260 User’s Guide

• Warranty card and Quick Reference Guide

• Software diskette and SuperScript 1260 “ Solutions” CD

User's Guide

Software

Diskette

& CD

WARRANTY

Note: It is very important to install the

software properly in order for this printer to work.

Save this user’s guide for reference and all packing materials (including the shipping carton) in case the printer needs to be repacked.

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Location of Major Parts

1. AC Power Cord Socket

Connect the AC Power Cord to this socket.

2. Main Power Switch

Use to switch the printer ON and OFF. [I] is ON. [O] is OFF.

3. Ventilation Fan Grill

Inlet for the printer Fan.

4. Top Cover Release Button

Push in to open the Top Cover.

5. Printer Controller Board

Allows a host computer to connect, through an interface cable.

6. Rear (Output) Slot

7. AC Power Cord

8. Operator Panel

Used to monitor printer status

9. Top Cover

Open to access the T oner cartridge or to clear paper jams. When closed, the Top Cover functions as the main output tray.

10. Front Cover

Open to use the Multi-purpose tray. The tray holds 80 sheets of paper or 10 envelopes.

11. 250-Sheet Cassette

The standard paper cassette. The cassette holds 250 sheets of paper.

12. Toner Cartridge

Contains the drum and the dry toner.

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Major parts seen when the Top Cover is open

1. Fuser Warning Label

Posted on the top of the fuser. The fuser is very hot. Be careful when clearing paper jams in the fuser area.

2. Fuser

Uses heat and pressure to permanently adhere the toner image to the paper before the printer delivers the paper to the output tray.

3. Cleaning Brush

Use to clean the drum mirror.

4. Toner Cartridge Guide Channel

Match the color markings on the channel with the color markings on the Toner cartridge to correctly install the Toner cartridge in the printer.

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Printer Operating Environment Requirements

• Install the printer on a level and stable surface.

• Install the printer in an area that will have a temperature range of 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C).

• Extreme temperature changes may result in a buildup of condensation inside the printer. Condensation can cause print quality problems and paper jams. If there are wide temperature variations within the printer environment, allow one hour for the printer to stabilize before using it.

• Install the printer in an area that has a relative humidity range of 15% to 85% (non-condensing).

• Install the printer in an area that is shielded from the direct air ﬂow of heaters, air conditioners, or humidiﬁers.

• Install the printer in an area that is shielded from direct sunlight.

• Leave adequate space around the printer for easy access.

Printer Operating Requirements

Nominal line voltage and frequency 115VAC @ 50/60 Hz Maximum power consumption 600 watts

115 V Model

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System Requirements

The SuperScript 1260 printer works with MS-DOS

3.3 or higher, Windows 3.1 (in Enhanced Mode) ,

Windows 95, or Windows for WorkGroups. To run SuperScript 1260 Windows software, you

will need an IBM-compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz CPU. This includes all 486-based and most 386-based PCs. To verify if your PC can run in Enhanced Mode , type WIN/3 at the MS-DOS prompt. If your PC cannot run Windows in

Enhanced Mode , the system will tell you.

The SuperScript 1260 printer can also be run directly from DOS. The printer will automatically invoice PCL emulation mode to process DOS jobs.

A standard PC parallel printer port is required to connect with the SuperScript 1260 printer through a high quality parallel cable (see “FastFacts” in Chapter 10).

Because of the SuperScript 1260’s high speed interface, it is important to use a properly manufactured parallel cable. Use of a poor quality parallel cable may affect your output.

Software Requirements

To use the SuperScript 1260 Windows software, you will need:

• A 386 or better personal computer

• A 1.44 MB 3.5-inch ﬂoppy disk drive

• At least 4 MB (6 MB recommended) of RAM for use with Windows 3.1 or 3.11

• At least 8 MB of RAM for use with Windows 95

• Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.11, or 95

To use the SuperScript 1260 Solutions CD, in addition to the requirements listed above, you will need:

• A CD-ROM drive (486 personal computer recommended)

• Additional RAM, if needed for CD operation

To use the SuperScript 1260 DOS software, you will need:

• A 286 or better personal computer

• A 1.44 MB 3.5-inch ﬂoppy drive

• At least 640 K of RAM

• DOS 3.3 or later

After you have removed the printer from the shipping box, complete the following instructions

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Installing the Toner Cartridge

Drum shutter

to prepare the printer for use. If you have printer options to install, refer to Chapter 7, “ Printer

Options” section of this manual.

Installing the Toner Cartridge

The Toner cartridge assembly contains the photosensitive drum and the dry toner.

1. Press the release button and open the top cover. (Make sure the styrofoam packing cube has been removed from inside.)

2. Remove the new Toner cartridge from the shipping carton.

3. Remove the new Toner cartridge from the foil wrapper.

4. Save the foil wrapper.

Caution! Do not expose the toner

cartridge to direct sunlight or to strong room light. You should complete the Toner cartridge installation within 5 minutes

Do not open the drum shutter.

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5. Shake the Toner cartridge gently several times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.

6. Place the Toner cartridge on a ﬂat surface.

7. Locate the toner seal tab at the end of the cartridge. Use one hand to ﬁrmly hold down the cartridge.

8. Use the other hand to pull the tab straight out and remove the toner seal.

Caution! The toner tab may break if you pull up instead of straight out. You must remove the entire toner seal before you can use the Toner cartridge

9. Hold the Toner cartridge as shown in the illustration.

10. Insert the cartridge into the printer guide channels.

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Loading Paper into the Cassette

11. Push in on the cartridge until it stops, then push in on both sides of the cartridge to make sure it is seated correctly.

12. Close the top cover. If you cannot close the top cover, you may have incorrectly installed the Toner cartridge. Remove the Toner cartridge and reinstall it.

Media” section of this manual for information on choosing the correct paper types and sizes to use with this printer.

Note: Use the Multi-purpose tray or optional Envelope cassette (Part # 1262) to feed envelopes. Do not mix paper types and do not overﬁll the cassette.

1. Remove the 250-Sheet cassette from the printer.

Loading Paper into the Cassette

The SuperScript 1260 paper cassette holds 250 sheets of standard 20 lb to 28 lb letter or legal size paper, or 50 sheets of standard labels or transparencies. Refer to Appendix A, “Selecting Print

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2. Press down on the bottom plate to lock it into position.

3. Push the side guide handle and slide the guide out as far as possible.

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Loading Paper into the Cassette

Guide B

4. Adjust the end paper guides to the desired paper size:

1. Slide end guide A out or into the desired paper size.

2. Slide end guide B to align with end guide A. This is not necessary with letter size paper.

Guide A

5. Insert the stack of paper along the left side of the cassette. Make sure the paper goes underneath the metal clip that is located at the front of the cassette and underneath the plastic tabs that are located on the end guides.

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6. Slide the side guide in so it presses lightly against the edge of the paper stack.

7. Reinstall the paper cassette into the printer.

Note: For proper paper and media selection refer to Appendix A, “Selecting

Print Media.”

For information on loading various media refer to Chapter 6, “Using the Printer.”

Caution! Do not adjust the side guide so tightly that it bows the paper stack

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Connecting the Interface Cable

Use a good quality parallel cable to connect this printer to a computer. Connect the interface cable as described below.

1. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF [O].

2. Plug the interface cable connector into the printer and then secure the lock springs.

Lock Springs

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer. Refer to the computer manual for details about selection of a proper interface connector.

Connecting the AC Power Cord

1. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF [O].

Plug the AC power cord into the AC socket located on the printer rear cover.

2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet.

Caution! Be sure the voltage at the AC wall outlet is correct for your printer. Serious printer damage will result if your printer is the 115VAC model and your AC wall outlet is providing 220VAC.

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Switching ON the Printer

Switch ON the printer power by pressing [I] on the main power switch which is located on the right side of the printer.

Switching OFF the Printer

1. Switch OFF the printer power by pressing [O]

on the Main power switch located on the right side of the printer.

Caution! Do not switch OFF power while the printer is processing a print run. Wait until the printer has ﬁnished the print run and has ejected all of the prints before you switch OFF power.

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Printer Safety

Use common sense and good judgment whenever you are operating your printer.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre

• Use only the AC power cord that is supplied with the printer, or one that is UL compatible. (NEC will not replace this cord if you lose it.)

• Never use multi-plug adapters or extension cords to connect the printer to an AC wall outlet.

• Make sure the AC wall outlet meets the electrical requirements of your printer.

• If you are not going to use the printer for long periods of time turn the printer off and unplug it from the AC wall outlet. Remove all of the paper from the paper cassettes.

• Never place ﬂammable liquids or materials near the printer.

• Do not install the printer in a dusty or dirty area.

• If the printer makes an unusual sound or begins to smoke, immediately switch off the power, unplug the printer from the AC wall outlet, and call for service.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock

• Do not remove screws, covers, or parts from the printer.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the printer. High voltage is always present inside the printer. If you have a problem with the printer, call for service.

• Do not touch the AC power cord when your hands are wet.

• Do not use the printer if the AC power cord is damaged or frayed.

• Never place heavy objects on top of the printer.

• Never place containers of liquid above or near the printer.

• Be careful not to drop staples, paper clips, or other small metal objects into the printer.

To reduce the risk of burn

• When replacing the Toner cartridge or clearing a jam, do not touch the Fuser. The Fuser operates at a very high temperature and is marked with a warning label.

• Do not touch the rear (output) slot while the printer is on. It is very hot.

To reduce the risk of eye injury

• The SuperScript 1260 laser generates a intense beam of light that can cause serious

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eye damage. The printer, however, is designed so the laser beam is completely contained within the printer during all modes of customer operation.

• To avoid accidental contact with the laser beam, perform all printer service procedures exactly as described in this manual and never attempt to dismantle the printer, remove any of the printer covers, or attempt to operate the printer with the Top Cover open.

To reduce the risk of personal injury

• Be careful when lifting the printer.

• Do not install the printer so it is within the reach of small children.

• Observe all caution and warning messages displayed in this manual.

• Observe all caution and warning labels displayed inside the printer.

Ordering Supplies and Accessories

To order printer supplies and accessories, contact your NEC printer dealer or call 1–800–NEC–INFO to locate a supplies dealer nearest you.

Table 1:1 Supplies and Options

Supplies / Options Order Number

1260 Toner Cartridge 20-100 250-Sheet Cassette 1265 500-Sheet Cassette 1264 500-Sheet Feeder

(comes with 500-sheet cassette, not sold separately)

Envelope Cassette

(must be used with 500-sheet feeder and can hold 50 envelopes)

1261

1262

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Face Up Output Tray 1263 1260 Network Inter-

1266

face Card (NIC)

Operator Panel

Overview

This chapter describes the operator panel and its functions. It explains:

• LED operation

• Panel button operation

• Status monitor icons

• Factory default settings

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Using the Operator Panel

The printer operator panel includes 6 LED’s (lights) and 2 buttons. The LED’s indicate printer status and the buttons allow you to control printing—for example you can reset, pause, resume, and print a test page from the front panel.

The operator panel consists of six light-emitting diodes (LED) and two front panel buttons.

• The On Line LED (green) indicates normal operation (warming up, ready, or Energy Saving Mode). When combined with other LED’s it may also indicate other states. (See Table 2–1.)

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LED Operation

• The Cassette LED (amber) indicates that the printer needs paper.

• The MP Tray LED (amber) indicates that the printer is ready for manual feed or that the Multi-purpose tray needs paper.

• The Toner LED (amber) indicates the toner supply is getting low.

• The Jam LED (red) indicates a paper jam.

• The Error LED (red) indicates printer errors such as an open cover or incorrect paper size.

• The On Line button lets you resume operation after correcting a problem (such as adding more paper or closing the cover). You can also use the button to initialize the printer or reset it to factory defaults.

• The Test button lets you print a settings page.

LED Operation

When the printer is ﬁrst powered on, all LED’s light immediately and then cycle from left to right in sequence. The blinking lights indicate that the printer is initializing and performing an internal test. When the printer is ready to accept a job, the green On Line LED stays steadily lit. From the ready state, pressing the On Line Button for four seconds and releasing it activates the initialization (reset) and internal test. The LED’s will remain on

for 0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds, then repeat until the button is released.

Table 2-1 provides a prioritized list of printer problems with LED status, condition, cause, and solution.

Please note that:

• “Blink” always means 0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds off, then it repeats.

• “Slow blink” is 0.5 seconds on and 5.0 seconds off, then it repeats.

• “Double-blink” means 0.25 seconds on, 0.25 seconds off, 0.25 seconds on, 1.0 second off, then it repeats.

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Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions

LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION

All lit steady Printer Hardware

Error

All lit steady except On Line

All lit then cycle all LEDs

Cycle through all LEDs

NIC (Network Interface Card) Error

Power On When you power on the printer, all the LEDs light and then, during

Factory Default Reset During power up, press the On Line Button until lights stop cycling,

Reset When the On Line button is pressed for at least 4 seconds (in all

A printer hardware error is detected. Possible printer errors include malfunction of the fuser unit, laser unit, scanning motor, or fan. Corrective Action: First power off the printer and then turn power back on. If the problem continues, contact your NEC dealer for service or call NEC technical support (see Chapter 10).

Corrective Action: Press the Test button on the Operator panel to verify communication. Refer to “SuperScript 1260 Network Printer

Conﬁguration Guide”.

hardware check, cycle through all LEDs (starting from On Line LED and moving right), and then the green light blinks until the printer is ready to accept a job during the Power On cycle.

then release. After that, the green light blinks until the printer is ready to accept a job. Corrective Action: Release the Front Panel Button after the LEDs light in acknowledgment. Once the button is released, the printer sets factory defaults, initializes, and goes to READY.

states other than during power up), it cycles through all LED’s and then the green light blinks until the printer is ready to accept a job. Corrective Action: Release the Front Panel Button after the LEDs blink in acknowledgment. Once the button is released, the printer initializes and goes to READY.

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Table 2-1 Condition Indications and Solutions

LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION

LED Operation

Error (red) on steady

Jam (red) on steady

Error (red) Blinks On Line (green) on steady

Top Cover Open No Cartridge

Paper Jam This occurs when there is a paper jam.

Page too complex This indicates errors like “page too complex.” It will be affected by

This occurs if the T op cover is open or the Toner cartridge is missing. Corrective Action: Make sure the printer has a Toner cartridge installed. Check that the Top cover is completely closed. The printer will resume operation.

Corrective Action: Clear the paper jam. See Chapter 9, “Trouble- shooting” for more help with paper jams.

Entry jams always reprint the jammed page.

the auto-continue setting.

• If auto-continue is on, the Windows status monitor mini-window will display a message indicating which page is too complex and the document will continue printing.

• If auto-continue is turned off, the Windows status monitor miniwindow will display the status alert and the printer will behave by blinking the error light and printing the partial page. To correct, press the On Line button.

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Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions (continued)

LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION

Error (red) on steady On Line (green) blinks

Error (red) blinks On Line (green) on steady

MP Tray (amber) on steady

MP Tray (amber) blinks or Cassette (amber) blinks

Cassette (amber) on steady

Paper size mismatch Paper source lights up (MP or Cassette)

Adobe Memory Booster used

Waiting for Manual Feed

No paper This occurs when the cassette or Multi-purpose tray is out of paper.

Missing cassette The cassette is not installed.

This occurs after printing a page set for an incorrect paper length. Corrective Action: Insert the correct paper size (in the cassette or manual feed). The printer resumes normal processing. The document must be reprinted.

This informs the user that Adobe Memory Booster was used. See page 3–22 for more information.

This condition occurs when the printer is waiting for paper in the Multi-purpose tray. Corrective Action: Insert a sheet of paper into the Multi-purpose (MP) tray. You may need to press the On Line button momentarily. If the On Line button is pressed without supplying paper, the paper will be picked from the paper cassette (if available).

Corrective Acton: Reﬁll with correct size paper. Printer will resume printing automatically.

Corrective Action: Installing cassette will automatically return system to ready.

Toner (amber) on steady

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Low on toner The toner level is low in the Toner cartridge.

Corrective Action: Redistribute the toner by removing the Toner cartridge and rocking it from side to side or replace the Toner cartridge.

Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions

LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION

LED Operation

On Line (green) on steady

On Line (green) blinks

On Line (green) blinks slowly

On Line (green) double-blinks

On Line (green)blinks Cassette/Error on steady

Ready The printer is ready.

Note: Pressing the On Line button will take the printer ofﬂine.

In use The LED blinks while the printer is processing a job from your

computer or while ﬁnishing printer warm up and initialization. This includes waiting for the computer to send additional data or for the printer engine to move paper.

Energy Saving The LED blinks slowly while the printer is in Energy Saving Mode.

Energy Saving Mode starts after the printer has been READY as long as speciﬁed by the Energy Saving Mode setting. The printer exits Energy Saving Mode when it receives a job, or the On Line Button is pressed.

Waiting PCL data left in the printer.

Corrective action: Pressing the On Line button will cause a Form Feed then resume to Idle/Ready.

Wrong paper size You have loaded a different sized paper in your paper cassette or tray

than speciﬁed. Corrective Action: Press the On Line button once to manually feed the correct paper size. Press the On Line button again to use paper from the upper cassette. There is no size sensing in the Multi-purpose tray or the optional Envelope cassette.

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Operator Panel Buttons

Printer functions associated with the Operator panel buttons are not executed until you release the button. The LED’s show that certain conditions have been selected.

Table 2-2: Front Panel Buttons

The following table shows the effects of pressing the On Line and the Test buttons for certain conditions and durations. Pressing the buttons for other conditions has no effect.

CONDITION

Power On √ At power up

Any condition except Power On √ 4 seconds Resets the printer: All data in the

Ready √ Momentary Takes printer ofﬂine Ready √ Momentary Starts settings page Receiving/Processing/Printing

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Line

Button

√ Momentary Pauses printing

Test

Button

DURATION EFFECT

Start FACTORY DEFAULT RESET until all LEDs stop cycling

depress for 4 seconds

processing

Start FACTORY DEFAULT RESET

of NIC (Network Interface Card)

processing. See NIC manual.

printer is cleared and the printer is

returned to the Ready state.

Resetting the Printer

CONDITION

Paused/ofﬂine √ Momentary Resumes printing from pause; or

Energy Saving √ Momentary Leaves “Energy Saving Mode”

Paper Size Error √ Momentary Resumes printing to next available

• When the green On Line LED is blinking and

in use, pressing the On Line button will cause the printer to pause.

Line

Button

Resetting the Printer

Resetting the printer is useful if you wish to cancel a print job or clear the printer of all data (including temporarily downloaded fonts). Turn the printer off, then press and hold the On Line button for 4 seconds. The printer resets by performing an internal diagnostic test and then returns to the online state.

Test

Button

DURATION EFFECT

to On Line from ofﬂine

and goes to Ready state

paper cassette source

• When the green On Line LED is steady and not in use, pressing the Test button will print a settings page.

Status Icons and Messages

The following table lists status icons and their associated messages as they appear on the Windows Status Monitor screen.

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Table 2-3: Status Monitor Icons

Ready (green light steady)

Printing (green light ﬂashes)

Ofﬂine Busy

Paper Jam Manual Feed Print to Fax

Error (red light)

Job Complete Energy Save

(green slow blink)

Add Paper Print to File

Print to Network

(yellow light ﬂashes)

2-Sided Job Pause

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Default Settings

The following table lists the SuperScript 1260 factory default settings.

Table 2-4: SuperScript 1260 Default Settings

NAME SETTING

Adobe Memory Booster On Energy Saving Mode Off Toner Saving Mode Off NEC Sharp Edge Technology On Manual Feed Off Jam Recovery Off Manual Feed Timeout 255 seconds Wait Time-out 40 seconds Auto-Continue On Horizontal Offset 0 Vertical Offset 0 Paper Size Letter Lines of Text 60 Orientation Portrait Copies 1 Printer Port LPT1 Printer Name NEC SuperScript 1260 DOS Status Monitor Hot-Key Ctrl-Alt-S Font Courier 12 point medium

Default Settings

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SuperScript Software

Overview

This chapter gives you the information you need in order to successfully install and use the SuperScript 1260 printer driver. You must install the

NEC SuperScript 1260 printer driver in order to successfully print. This chapter explains:

• The printer software and accessories

• Installing the software on your computer

• Options such as resolution, poster and N-up printing

• Watermarks

• Paper source selections

• 2-Sided or duplex printing

• Halftone features

• Memory information

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SuperScript 1260 Software for Windows

Your new SuperScript 1260 is built on Adobe PrintGear, an award-winning laser printing technology. Adobe PrintGear allows your SuperScript 1260 to deliver very high speed performance, easy to use networking and unmatched features at dramatically lower costs than competing printers.

SuperScript 1260 Printer Software and Accessories

Included with your SuperScript 1260 printer is some of the world’s most advanced printer software:

• The Windows Printer Driver—an advanced printer driver that includes special features like watermark printing, booklet and poster printing, thumbnail or N-up printing, and 2Sided printing.

• The SuperScript 1260 Windows status monitor—a program that gives you real-time feedback about your printer and current print jobs. The SuperScript 1260 Windows Status

Monitor, in icon or mini-window view, is like having your printer’s front panel always available from your Windows desktop.

• Two SuperScript 1260 DOS printing utility programs: The DOS Printer Control Panel and the DOS Status Monitor. These programs let you change printer settings and monitor printer status in the DOS environment.

This User’s Guide explains how to install and use these programs. The Windows printer driver is covered in this chapter. See Chapter 4 for the Windows Status Monitor and Chapter 5 for the DOS printing utility programs.

Note: Printer settings for energy saving timeout, Adobe Memory Booster, jam recovery, wait timeout, manual feed timeout, and auto-continue can be changed in Windows or DOS. Other printer settings, such as horizontal and vertical offset, can only be changed using the DOS Printer Control Panel. Refer to Change Printer Settings in Chapter 5, “DOS Printing

Utilities.”

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Installing SuperScript 1260 Software

The Install program installs the Windows and, optionally, DOS components of SuperScript 1260 software. It lets you choose the type of installation that works best for you, copies the necessary ﬁles to your hard disk, and installs the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver and SuperScript 1260 Windows Status Monitor into Windows.

There are three installation types available: standard, custom, and network.

If you want to install the SuperScript 1260 DOS software without using the Windows Install program, see “Installing SuperScript 1260 DOS software only,” in Chapter 5.

Standard Installation

This is the simplest installation method: all the SuperScript 1260 software will be installed for you automatically using standard settings. Standard installation is recommended for most users.

Custom Installation

Custom installation allows you to choose individual components to meet your needs. You have the option of installing the SuperScript 1260 Windows

Printer Driver, the Windows Status Monitor, and the DOS utility software. You can also specify which sound alerts (if any) you want to use, and several other installation options.

Network Installation

Network installation allows you to copy the SuperScript 1260 software to a network drive, from which you can install the software on individual workstations attached to that network.

Note: If you are encountering difﬁculty installing the software or printing a test page, refer to chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”, in this manual.

The ABCs of Installation for Windows 95

The SuperScript 1260 supports multiple installation paths in Windows 95:

• The printer may be installed by selecting “Start, Run” from the task bar.

• The printer may be detected via Plug & Play if it is locally connected,

• The printer may be installed via the icon labeled “Add Printer” in the printers folder.

The recommended way to install the software is by selecting “Start, Run” from the task bar. If you choose to install the software either via Plug & Play or by clicking “Add Printer,” the wizard will

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take you step by step through the necessary actions. When you are installing the software from the SuperScript 1260 Solutions CD, refer to the instructions on the CD sleeve. For installing from the diskette using the “Start, Run” method follow the instructions below:

1. Insert the SuperScript 1260 Install disk in ﬂoppy drive A: (you can also use drive B: if 3 1/2 in.).

2. From the Windows Task Bar, choose Start, Run.

3. Type A:\INSTALL in the dialog box, and press Enter.

4. Follow the instructions, and choose the type of installation you want. Click the help button at any time to get more detailed information on your installation options.

The ABCs of Installation for Windows 3.1 and 3.11

To install the software from the 1260 Solutions CD, follow the instructions on the CD sleeve. To install from the diskette, follow the instructions below:

1. Insert the SuperScript 1260 Install disk in ﬂoppy drive A: (you can also use drive B: if 3 1/2 in.).

2. From the Windows Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.

3. Type A:\INSTALL in the dialog box, and press Enter.

4. Follow the instructions, and choose the type of installation you want. Click the help button at any time to get more detailed information on your installation options.

Note: Do not install in Windows 3.1 or

3.11 with Add Printer.

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SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver

When you run the SuperScript 1260 Install program, the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver is installed as your default Windows printer driver.

The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver gives you control over your printer, including optimized graphics imaging and halftone printing. In addition, it provides a set of special printing features, including:

• Watermark printing (superimposed text or graphics, such as “Draft”, “Conﬁdential” or a logo)

• Booklet printing

• 2-Sided printing

• Thumbnail or “N-up” printing (multiple pages reduced to ﬁt on one sheet of paper)

• Poster printing (one page enlarged to print on multiple sheets)

Note: Many Windows programs allow you to change printer settings, such as number of copies, paper size, or printer resolution. For some of these settings, the

changes you make in Windows programs will override the settings speciﬁed in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver. This documentation will make note of printer settings in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver that may be overridden by Windows programs.

Accessing the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver

There are several ways to access the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver:

• In Windows 3.1, from the Windows Control Panel, select Printer, then Setup.

• In Windows 95, from the Printers group (accessed from the Start menu and then Settings), right-click the SuperScript 1260 printer icon, then properties.

• In many Windows programs, click the Setup or Properties button on the Print dialog box, or select Printer Setup from the File menu.

• From the maximized SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor (described in a later section), click the Printer Setup button on the General tab.

• From the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor in mini-window view, double click the name of the default printer at the bottom of the window.

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• From the icon view or mini-window of the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor , select Printer Setup from the control menu.

(Windows 95)

at the top of the window. Each tab is described in one of the following sections.

Note: The Windows 95 Driver dialog box will also contain General and Detail Tabs (and a Sharing Tab, when you are connected to a network).

Setup Tab

Icon View

(Windows 3.1)

Using the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver

The features of the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver are arranged on six tabs: Setup, Paper Source, Destination, Image Control, Accessories, and Advanced.

To access one of the tab dialog boxes, click the tab

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The Setup tab includes these settings:

• Copies (1-99) • Toner Usage

• Resolution • Watermark Options

Setup Tab

• Orientation (Portrait or Landscape)

• 2-Sided Printing

The preview area on the right of the Setup tab shows the appearance of a page with current settings. The summary area below the preview reports current settings that affect the appearance of the page and also the paper’s destination.

Y ou can r estore all settings of the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver to their defaults by clicking Restore Defaults.

You can see version and copyright information about the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver by clicking About.

Each of the settings of the Setup tab is described below.

• Layout Options (“N-up” or poster printing)

• Booklet Printing

Copies

Use the Copies box to set the number of copies you want to print. You can select from 1 to 99 copies.

Note: This setting may be overridden by the copies setting in some Windows programs.

Resolution

Select from the available settings to set the maximum resolution for your print jobs, as measured in dpi (dots per inch). Choose 150 dpi - draft, 300 dpi - faster output, or 600 dpi - best quality. Higher resolutions produce the best quality output, but in some instances may take longer to print than lower resolutions.

Note: Some Windows programs may have a resolution setting, but you cannot select a higher resolution than the resolution you have set in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver.

Orientation

Choose Portrait or Landscape to select the default orientation of the printed page.

This setting may be overridden by the orientation setting in Windows programs.

Toner Usage

Use these buttons to select Normal or Save Toner. When Save Toner has been selected, text and graphics will print gray rather than black. Output printed with Save Toner selected is readable, and will make your toner last longer , but is suitable for drafts only, not ﬁnal copies.

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Watermark Options

A watermark is text and/or a graphic that is superimposed on your ﬁnal output, usually in a lighter gray. Typical text watermarks are “Draft” or “Conﬁdential,” but you can also create a watermark with your own text or graphic.

Pressing the Watermark Options button brings up the Watermark Options dialog box.

right shows the text, size, and position of each watermark on the page.

Text Watermark

To create your own text watermark, click Add in the Text area of the Watermark Options dialog box. The Edit Text Watermark dialog box will appear.

You can choose a watermark from either of the lists on the left. If <none> is selected, no watermark will print. As you move the highlight down the list of watermarks, the preview area at the

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Use this dialog box to enter the text and layout of your watermark. You can set the watermark’s font, size, and darkness, as well as the angle and position on the page. The preview area at the right shows the effect of your settings.

Setup Tab

The preview will display both the currentlyselected text watermark and any selected graphic. However, you can change only the text in this dialog box. The text in the preview will overlay the graphic if the two overlap.

Y ou may name your watermark in the Name ﬁeld. It will initially take the same name as the Text ﬁeld, but you can use any name up to16 characters in length.

Click OK to add the new watermark to the list on the Watermark Options dialog.

To edit one of the watermarks on the list, from the Watermark Options dialog box, highlight the watermark you want to change. Click Edit to bring up the Edit Watermark dialog box. The Edit dialog box is similar to the Add Watermark dialog box.

When your changes are complete, click OK.

Graphic Watermark

To create a graphic watermark, click Add in the graphics area of the Watermark Options dialog box. A graphic watermark can be any

uncomprepressed, valid bitmap (i.e. .bmp) ﬁle. The Watermark Graphics dialog box will appear.

To select a bitmap to be used as a graphic watermark, enter the path or select browse to locate the bitmap ﬁle.

You can name your graphic separate from the ﬁle name in the Bitmap ﬁeld. Use no more than 16 characters (in the Name ﬁeld).

The preview will display both the currently selected text and any selected bitmap. However, you can change only the bitmap in this dialog box. You may then change the darkness, scale and position of your graphic watermark.

Press the OK button when done.

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If you try to print using a bitmap watermark and the driver cannot locate the bitmap ﬁle at print time (it has been moved, renamed, or deleted), the screen displays an alert. You can then choose to either print without the graphic or cancel the print job.

Choosing Actual Size will place the graphic on the page at 100%. If the graphic is large, this can result in the image running off the edge of the paper, which will be reﬂected in the preview and can be corrected by resizing at a lower percentage.

Note: The angle option available in the text watermark dialog box is not available for graphics.

In the Watermark Options dialog box, Select Print watermark on ﬁrst page only if you want the water-

mark to print only on the ﬁrst page of a job. To delete a watermark from the list, highlight the

watermark and click Delete.

Note: When printed, the text watermark will always overlay the bitmap graphic.

Layout Options

Clicking this button on the Setup tab lets you choose between normal printing and two special printing options.

Reduce for Thumbnail or N-up Printing

This feature allows you to print multiple reducedsize pages on one sheet of paper. You can choose to print 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages up (the number of reduced pages to print on each sheet of paper).

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N-up printing is great for saving paper on drafts, or for presentation handouts and lets you quickly scan multiple pages at a glance. You can also specify whether you want to print page borders around the reduced pages. The preview area at the right shows the effect of the present settings.

Setup Tab

Enlarge for Poster Printing

This feature enables you to print large, multiplesheet versions of your page. You can print a poster that’s 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 5 x 5, or 6 x 6 sheets in size. The preview area at the right shows the effect of your choice.

When assembling your poster print job, you will notice a small unprintable area around the edges of each sheet of paper. They are made to be overlapped during assembly.

Note: During N-up, Watermark and Poster printing, the SuperScript 1260 Windows printer driver stores an intermediate representation of the whole print job on

your hard disk. The amount of disk space required depends on the size of the print job and the amount of graphics data it includes. For pages containing graphics, you may need several megabytes of hard disk space for each page of the print job.

2-Sided Printing

2-Sided printing requires a little help from you. When 2-Sided printing is selected, the printer will print side one of the print job’s pages, then pause to allow you to reinsert the pages into the printer in the correct direction. Then the driver will print the other side of the pages.

If you select 2-Sided printing, several additional choices are available:

• Choose Print instruction sheet to have an instruction page printed before the ﬁrst page of your print job. This page will indicate how to re-feed the pages (i.e., the orientation and direction) for printing on the second side. We recommend you select this option, because it is very important that the second printing pass be correctly handled.

• Choose Display help messages to get detailed on-screen help as the 2-Sided printing process proceeds. You may want to turn this option off once you’ve become familiar with the process.

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Options

If you select 2-Sided printing the following dialog box appears.

Note: We recommend that you use the default choice of the Multi-purpose tray for your paper source when printing 2Sided.

This dialog box lets you choose between two binding options for your 2-Sided print jobs:

• Choose 2-Sided Book (for binding on the long edge) if your document will be read like a book. This option is the default. It causes the text on the second side to be oriented the same direction as the text on the ﬁrst side.

• Choose 2-Sided (for binding on the short edge) if the reader of your document will be turning its pages vertically like a tablet or pad of paper. If you choose this option, the text on the second side of the page will be upside down in relation to the ﬁrst side.

• Choose the optional rear Face-up output tray or rear slot for the destination of letter or A4 size paper.

• 2-Sided jobs using legal size paper must exit through the top main output tray.

• For best results use a heavier paper stock such as 24 lb., especially when using the main output tray.

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Setup Tab

• The heat of the printer may cause a slight curl to the paper as it passes through the printer the ﬁrst time. This may result in a slight wrinkling of the paper when it is printed on the second side. If this happens, roll the paper in the reverse direction of the curl before you reinsert the paper into the printer.

Note: During 2-Sided printing, the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver stores the whole print job on your hard disk. The amount of disk space required depends on the size of the print job and the amount of graphics data it includes. For pages containing graphics, you may need several megabytes of hard disk space for each page of the print job.

Booklet Printing

Booklet printing lets you produce booklets in book or tablet form. Booklets have two reducedsized pages on each side of the sheet. You fold these sheets to complete the booklet. When you use booklet printing, the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer prints the pages in the correct order so that all you need to do is fold the printed pages in half.

The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver will print the ﬁrst side of the booklet pages, then pause for you to reinsert the pages into the printer. Optionally, the driver will print an instruction sheet and/or provide on-screen instructions to help you reinsert the pages correctly.

Booklet printing works by using special Booklet paper size deﬁnitions. There are Booklet paper sizes for letter, legal, and A4 paper. When you pick one of these Booklet paper sizes in one of your Windows programs, the driver will do what is needed to print a booklet, including reducing the page size and activating 2-Sided printing.

Note: The paper size setting in the SuperScript 1260 driver is overridden by the paper size setting in most Windows programs. In order to print a Booklet, you must select the Booklet paper size from the list of paper sizes in your Windows program (see Step 7 below).

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Instructions For Using the Booklet Printing Feature:

1. Click the Booklet Printing button. The Booklet Printing dialog box appears.

2. Select the Booklet paper size you want to use from the list of Booklet Sizes.

You have a choice of three Booklet paper sizes: Booklet on Letter, Booklet on Legal, or Booklet on A4. Choose the paper size that matches your paper. As you highlight different Booklet paper sizes, the preview area at the right changes to show how the booklet will look. The area beneath the preview gives the dimensions of the selected paper stock and the size when folded.

Note: Although you can print a booklet simply by selecting a Booklet paper size in your Windows program without selecting one in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver, we suggest you select a Booklet paper size in both the driver and the Windows program until you are familiar with Booklet printing. This will allow you to use the driver’s booklet preview feature and help screens.

3. To get on-screen instructions for Booklet printing, select Display Booklet printing tips. We strongly recommend that you select this option until you are familiar with Booklet printing.

4. When your Booklet printing settings are complete, click OK. If you selected on-screen instructions, read the instructions and click OK.

5. When you choose a booklet paper size, 2sided printing is automatically turned on. The 2-sided dialog box accessed from the setup tab provides additional options. Select Print

instruction sheet (recommended) and/or Display help messages. These settings are turned on by

default. We strongly recommend you select both until you are familiar with 2-Sided printing. Click OK.

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Setup Tab

6. In the Windows program you want to print your booklet from, prepare the booklet document. Set margins and fonts as you want them to appear in the booklet. Remember that each booklet page will be one-

half as large as the sheet it is printed on and you may not want the same size margins as when you print on a full sheet. For example, if you select booklet on letter, your page size needs to be 5 1/2” X 8 1/2”. You may want to select 1/4” margins to allow space for the text of your document.

If you are printing an existing document as a booklet, your document will be automatically reformatted when you select the booklet paper size. You may need to adjust the margins and check the formatting for this new booklet size.

7. Important: In your Windows program, select the Booklet paper size you want to use. (You must complete this step in order for your document to print as a booklet.) Windows programs have different ways to

select a paper size. Frequently, the paper size is changed on a Print Setup or Page Setup dialog box invoked from the File menu. You may need to consult your program’s manual or help system to learn how to select a paper size.

When you select a Booklet paper size in your program, you’ll notice that the document is automatically reformatted to reﬂect the new size. (However, you may need to make adjustments to the size of your text and margins.)

Note: In some programs such as

Microsoft PowerPoint, you cannot set paper size to Booklet in the ﬁle or page setup dialog boxes. Therefore, you cannot use these programs to successfully perform Booklet Printing.

8. When ready, print your document. The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver

will print the ﬁrst side of the booklet pages, with an instruction sheet. For Booklet Letter, the printed paper will exit through the rear slot or Face-up output tray. For Booklet Legal, the paper will exit to the main output tray on the top cover.

9. After the ﬁrst side has printed, the printer will pause and wait for you to reinsert all the pages in the Multi-purpose tray or cassette according to directions on the instruction sheet. Press the On Line button. When ﬁnished printing, you can fold the pages to complete the booklet.

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Paper Source Tab

The settings in the Paper Source tab allow you to control the paper size and paper source that will be used for your print jobs. The Paper Source tab includes these settings:

• Paper Source Selection

• Paper size

The printer picture at the right of the dialog box shows the printer and the paper source that is currently selected.

Note: If you have purchased additional accessories for your printer, like the 500Sheet cassette, you must select this option from the Accessories tab in order for the option to be selectable from the driver. (See the Accessories tab explanation later in this chapter.)

The Summary area at the bottom of the dialog box reports the current settings.

Each of the settings of the Paper Source tab is described below.

Paper Source Selection

This setting enables you to use a different paper source for the ﬁrst page of a print job than for the remaining pages. For example, you can use this feature to print on letterhead stationery for the ﬁrst page and plain paper for the rest of a document.

Choose Use same paper source for all pages if you do not want to use a different paper source for the ﬁrst page than for subsequent pages. Then choose the desired paper source in the area below the Paper Source Selection box.

Choose Different paper source for ﬁrst page (e.g., let- terhead) if you want to use a different paper sour ce for the ﬁrst page of your document. You can then

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Destination Tab

specify the two paper sources by clicking on the First Page Source and Other Pages vertical tabs.

Paper Size

Select from the list of supported paper sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5, Booklet on Letter, Booklet on Legal, Booklet on A4, Com10 Envelope, Monarch Envelope, DL Envelope, and C5 Envelope.

The list of paper sizes displayed depends on the Paper Source you choose. For instance, if the Envelope cassette is selected, only envelope sizes will be displayed in the list.

(You can choose to include U.S. or international paper sizes, or both, in the list of paper sizes. Use the Paper Sizes setting in the Advanced tab.)

Selecting a paper size from the list that starts with “Booklet” (such as “Booklet on Letter”) activates the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver’s Booklet printing feature. For information on this feature, see Booklet Printing in the Setup Tab section, above.

Destination Tab

The Destination Tab allows you to choose the output of your print job.

Output Settings

If the Output Settings is set to Printer , the print job is sent to your printer. If you want to send the print job to a ﬁle for printing later, click Print to ﬁle. You will be prompted for a ﬁle name when you print. Note that the ﬁle you create when you print to ﬁle can only be printed on a SuperScript 1260 printer. To print the ﬁle later, copy the print ﬁle to the printer. To copy this ﬁle to the printer, use the DOS copy command. For example:

Copy /b filename.prn lpt1:

Note: The paper size setting in a Windows program may override the paper size setting in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver.

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Output Tray

The NEC SuperScript 1260 printer has two possible paper output selections: the Main output tray (on top) and the Face-up output tray (if installed) or Rear slot. If you have purchased the Face-up output tray, you will need to notify the print driver by adding it via the Accessories tab (see Accessories tab later in this chapter).

If the Face-up output tray has not been installed, the button labeled “Face up tray,” will be labeled “Rear slot” instead. This output choice is useful for thicker paper, labels, and transparencies because the paper path runs straight through the printer.

Note: This option is not available for legal size paper.

The summary area at the bottom of the dialog box reports current settings such as paper size and source.

Image Control Tab

The settings on the Image Control tab allow you to ﬁne tune your image quality, and to balance print quality and print speed. The Image Control tab includes these controls:

• Imaging Mode: choose the mode used to print the job.

• Halftone features: choose the way the printer will render graphic images and grays.

• Darkness: darken or lighten the printing of grays in graphic images.

• Sharp Edge Technology: choose whether to smooth both curves and diagonal lines.

Settings in the Image Control tab are described below.

Imaging Mode

The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver can image the page in several different ways. The Imaging Mode area lets you ﬁne tune your image quality and manage the trade-off between print quality and print speed.

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Image Control Tab

Note: Not all image ﬁles will print correctly in all modes. For best results, try each of the three manual modes. Also, try printing your image with Color smoothing (described in “Halftone Features”) turned off.

Automatically select best imaging mode

Choose this option to have the driver select the imaging mode based on the program that is printing the document. This option will print most print jobs correctly.

Manually select imaging mode

• Choose Optimize for text & spreadsheets to ensure that print speed is fastest when printing documents that contain lots of horizontal and vertical lines, such as spreadsheets or tables and text.

• Choose Optimize for graphics and photos to ensure that documents with graphic images print at their best quality. In this mode, everything except for fonts is sent as graphic data. This reduces the amount of data sent to the printer for complex pages, and may produce better output in some instances.

• Choose Image entire page as graphic to ensure the best possible match between what you see

on the screen and what is printed. When this option is selected, the entire page, including fonts, is sent as a single graphic image to the printer. This is slower, but in some cases may produce more accurate matching between printed output and the screen than the other modes.

Halftone Features

The SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver lets you ﬁne-tune the way colors in graphics images are converted to gray dot patterns.

Choosing Optimize for laser print output improves the quality of graphics printing by using specially-optimized grayscale patterns to print graphics. Choosing this option gives you two further choices:

• Fine which provides smoother grays and ﬁlls.

• Standard, faster output may result in coarser grays, but faster printing.

Choosing Optimize for photocopy reproduction uses a circular half-tone dot method for reproducing grays. This produces better ﬁnal results if you will be photocopying your printed pages.

The Color smoothing option speeds up printing by substituting an appropriate gray for colors which are represented on-screen by a mix of two

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different color pixels. In most cases you won’t notice any difference in the printed output. However, in rare instances, some regions of graphics with areas of ﬁne detail may look smeared when printed. If this happens, uncheck color smoothing to remove the smearing effect.

Darkness

Move the slider to lighten or darken grays overall. This only applies to graphic images.

Sharp Edge Technology

The SuperScript 1260 features Sharp Edge Technology, NEC’s technology which detects and smooths jagged edges of characters and diagonal lines. It works by ﬁlling in corners and jagged edges with smaller and more precisely placed dots, thereby smoothing the edges.

We recommend that you leave Sharp Edge Technology turned on so that you can take advantage of its ability to improve the print quality of both text and line art.

printer. If you have purchased options for your printer, you will need to add them here in order for the options to be accessible elsewhere in the driver.

• To install an option, you highlight it and click the Add button. The option is added to the Options installed for your printer box.

• When an option is installed, the picture at the right updates appropriately. All other pictures of the printer (in other tabs) will automatically update and your new options will now be selectable.

Accessories Tab

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Advanced Tab

• To remove an option from the “installed options” list, you highlight it and click the Remove button.

Note: Removing the 500-Sheet cassette option from the Installed Options List also removes the Envelope cassette from that list because the Envelope cassette requires the presence of the 500-Sheet cassette.

Memory Currently Installed

The Printer memory box shows the amount of additional printer memory installed.

If your printer is directly connected to your PC via the parallel port, the SuperScript 1260 Windows printer driver will usually be able to determine and display how much memory is installed in your printer. If your printer is not directly connected (e.g., if you are using a printer sharing device or printing through the network), you need to set the amount of additional memory installed in the printer yourself. If you have added additional memory it is recommended that you select this amount in order to optimize printing. Check how much memory is installed by pressing the test button on your printer’s operator panel to print a settings page.

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab includes:

• Printer Memory, which lets you turn Adobe Memory Booster Technology™ on or off.

• Paper Sizes, which lets you choose which paper sizes (U.S., international, or both) you want to be available.

• The Multilanguage font support check box (in Windows 95).

• The Printer Administration button that launches a dialog box that changes your printer settings such as Energy Saving timeout.

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The settings available on the Advanced tab are described below.

Print Memory

Adobe Memory Booster Technology™

Your SuperScript 1260 features Adobe Memory Booster, an advanced printer technology that effectively triples your printer’s memory, allowing you to print complex documents that traditional printer architectures would fail to print.

Adobe Memory Booster Technology™ ensures that pages will print even if they are very complex or use a lot of printer memory. If the page is too complex (i.e. has a lot of rules, graphics, or very dense text), Adobe Memory Booster will automatically use some printer memory in an attempt to simplify the page without any loss of output quality. If the page is too large to ﬁt in memory (or, in some instances, if simplifying a complex page has used up too much memory), Adobe Memory Booster will automatically compress the page to ﬁt in memory. In this case, you may notice some loss of resolution in graphics on your printed page. If your printer is directly connected to your computer, and you are running the Status Monitor, you will be notiﬁed if the page was not printed at the resolution set in the printer driver.

We recommend you leave Adobe Memory Booster turned On so that you can take advantage of its ability to print even your most complex pages.

Paper Sizes

Use this setting to select which paper sizes are available and displayed in the paper size list box of any Windows application and in the Paper Source tab of the SuperScript 1260 driver. Choose Show all paper sizes if you want both U.S. and international sizes to be available for printing. Choose

Filter the paper size list and Only U.S. sizes (e.g. Letter) or Only International sizes (e.g. A4, B5) to limit

the paper size options that are available. This is useful, for example, if you only print on U.S. sizes –it allows the driver to display only the sizes you use.

Multilanguage Font Support (Windows 95 only)

Select Multilanguage font support for proper printing of a character set which contains more than 256 characters. Typically, Central-European, Cyrillic, Baltic, Greek, and Turkish-based languages include more than 256 characters. Printing may be a bit slower when this option is enabled. This option is only available in Windows 95.

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Advanced Tab

Printer Administration

Selecting the Printer Administration… button brings up the following dialog box:

Consult your network administrator before changing the settings in this box. The new settings will take effect as soon as you press O.K.

Timeout Settings

Auto-continue–This setting determines how the printer responds if it senses a complexity or memory overﬂow error. Options are:

On: A printer message appears on the status monitor, but printing continues. If the error was due to complexity or memory overﬂow after the problem page has been ejected from the printer, the remainder of the document may be printed depending on the error that occurred. This is the default setting for the SuperScript 1260 printer.

Off: A printer message appears on the operator panel and Windows Status Monitor. Printing stops until you correct the problem.

Note: When a SuperScript 1260 is connected to a network, Auto-continue should be set to On in order to prevent jobs from backing up in the print queue.

Jam recovery–Jam recovery is a feature that allows the printer to reprint a page after it has jammed. Jam recovery can be set to On or Off (the default). When it is set to On, the printer will automatically attempt to reprint the lost page after a jam is cleared.

The SuperScript 1260 will always reprint any page incompletely imaged due to a paper jam. Turning Jam recovery on will set aside memory so that the printer may also be able to recover jammed pages which have completed imaging.

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Note: Jam recovery will not function if you turn off the printer power before clearing the paper jam.

Wait timeout–This setting deﬁnes the time that the printer waits between blocks of data coming from the computer before it considers the job complete and processes what is in the print buffer. The Wait timeout can be any time between 1 and 255 seconds. The Wait timeout default is 40 seconds. For most text applications this is adequate. If you plan on generating very complex pages, you may want to increase the Wait timeout.

Manual Feed/Duplex timeout–This setting is used to determine the length of time the printer will wait for paper to be manually fed before pulling paper from the cassette. It may be set to OFF to tell the printer to wait indeﬁnitely. The default setting is 255 seconds and should be left on if the printer is connected to a network.

Energy Saving

Checking Enable Energy Saving allows your printer to reduce power consumption to a minimum during inactive periods. It will set your printer to power down after a speciﬁed time of inactivity. This will save energy when you are not using your printer . To “wake” the printer up press the On Line button, press resume in the

maximized status monitor or send a print job to the printer.

You can adjust the setting for the number of minutes before the printer powers down by entering any number between 1 and 255 in the minutes ﬁeld.

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Windows Status Monitor

Overview

This chapter explains the Status Monitor for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer. It includes:

• Loading the Status Monitor

• The mini-window and icon view of the Status Monitor

• The maximized Status Monitor

• Changing the Windows default printer

• Visual and sound alerts

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Introduction

The SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor gives you many features to monitor your printer and print jobs, including:

• Continually checks the status of the printer to provide you with visual and audible feedback on the printer and your print jobs.

• Lets you pause or resume printing, or quickly cancel printing.

• Lets you print pages that demonstrate printer features or show printer information.

• Gives you a quick way to change your default Windows printer.

• Provides instant access to the SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver and its special features, and to the Windows Print Manager (in Windows 3.1x).

The SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor shows you everything you need to know about your printing. When there is a problem (such as running out of paper), it becomes visible and reports the difﬁculty. It can even notify you about the problem with a sound alert.

When everything is going ﬁne, the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor stays quiet and out of the way, ready to provide details of your printer and print job status at your request. You control when and how it informs you of printing conditions through the Alerts tab.

A Note About Bidirectional Communication…

The level of features and the level of status information available from the Status Monitor depends on the type of connection established with your printer . If your SuperScript 1260 printer is directly connected to your computer, you will be able to establish bidirectional communication, by using a high quality bidirectional parallel cable. (Due to differing serial port designs, you may require a IEEE certiﬁed cable.) This enables you to pause, resume, and reset your printer from the Status Monitor. If you are sharing your SuperScript 1260 printer via a printer sharing device, features like pause, resume, and reset will also be available, although only from the printer’s operator panel, not via the Status Monitor. The section below describes the various levels of printer status.

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What is Printer Status?

Your printer receives data from your computer over the printer cable. Your printer can also send data back to the computer to report on a number of aspects of printer operations. This data is referred to as printer status.

The SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor continually monitors this printer status information to keep you informed of what’s happening with your printer . The detail of printer status depends on the way the printer is connected to the computer.

• If the default printer is a SuperScript 1260 printer and it’s directly connected to your computer with a bidirectional parallel cable, the printer status information is very detailed, even pinpointing the speciﬁc nature of most printer errors. This is because the SuperScript 1260 printer supports continuous bidirectional communication with the computer.

• If a SuperScript 1260 printer is connected with a print sharing device, less detailed but still very useful printer status information is available, including printer error, paper out, busy, or ready.

• If a non-SuperScript 1260 printer is connected, no status information is available.

What is Printer Status?

Loading the Status Monitor

During a standard installation, the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor is set to load automatically whenever you run Windows.

If, during custom installation, you choose not to load the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor automatically, you can load it at any time by doubleclicking its program icon in the NEC SuperScript program group.

If, after installing the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor , you want to change the way it loads, you can do so using the Preferences tab in the maximized SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor , described below.

Note: For best results, disable or uninstall other printers’ status monitors on your system before loading the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor.

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Minimized V iews

By default, the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor appears on your desktop as a mini-window.

Using the Preferences Tab you can change the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor to appear as either an icon

Windows 3.1x

and allow you to instantly access the maximized SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor window with its extensive collection of status reporting and printer control features.

in Windows 3.1x or as an indicator on the Windows 95 taskbar. All three report your printer’s status,

The mini-window supports drag-and-drop printing from Windows 95 Explorer or from File Manager in Windows 3.1x and similar programs. To use drag-and-drop printing, you’ll need to associate the Windows pr ograms that will be used to print your jobs with the ﬁle extensions of the ﬁles you want to print, as described in the File Manager, Explorer or other program’s documentation.

Features of the Mini-Window View

The mini-window reports the current printer and port on the bar at the bottom, as illustrated below. Clicking the bar once brings up a list of all of the available Windows printers (including the SuperScript 1260).

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To select one of the printers on the list as the default Windows printer, click it once. The newlyselected default printer’s name and port will appear on the bar at the bottom of the miniwindow.

Features of the Mini-Window View

To access the setup dialog box for the currentlyselected Windows printer, double-click its name on the bar at the bottom of the mini-window.

You can also use the control menu to go to the printer chooser or the printer setup dialog box for the current default printer. If you are directly connected to your SuperScript 1260, you will have the option of pausing and resetting the printer from the control menu.

Click on Change Printer to bring up the printer chooser which displays a list of all available Windows printers.

Features of the Icon View in Windows 3.1

The SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor in Windows

3.1x icon view takes up very little screen space but

still provides information and control over your printer. By contrast, in Windows 95 this view is located on the Taskbar.

Click once on the icon to get a control menu which allows you to maximize, move, or close the Status Monitor. You can also use the control menu to go to the printer chooser or the printer

setup dialog box for the current default printer. If you are directly connected to your SuperScript 1260, you will also have the option of pausing and resetting the printer from the control menu.

Click on Change Printer to bring up the printer chooser which displays a list of all available Windows printers. You can select a different printer as the default by clicking its name on the list.

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Sound Alerts

In addition to visual status the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor can provide audible warnings of printer errors and status such as paper out or print job complete. The Alerts tab of the maximized SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor window, described below, lets you control audible alerts.

Accessing the Maximized Status Monitor

To maximize the Status Monitor, double-click the icon (in Windows 3.1x), single-click on the Status Monitor in the task bar (in Windows 95), or double click on the mini-window . The SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor will be maximized and show the tabs illustrated above. You can use its full range of status reporting and printer control features.

The Maximized Status Monitor

When the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor is maximized, all its features are available from four tab dialog boxes: General, Change Printer , Alerts, and Preferences.

When you maximize the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor the General tab is visible. To access the features of any tab dialog box, just click its tab. Each tab is described in a separate section below.

General Tab

The General tab provides several frequently-used features, including:

• Displays detailed information about your printer status

• Lets you quickly access the default printer driver’s Setup dialog box, and the Windows Print Manager in Windows 3.1x, if it is currently enabled

• Provides access to printer details (if you’ve selected the SuperScript 1260 as your default printer)

• Allows you to pause or resume printing if you are directly connected to your printer and have bidirectional communication enabled

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• Lets you reset the printer to “kill” a print job instantly and clear the printer’s memory

General Tab Windows 3.1x

These features are described in detail below.

Printer Status Area

This area shows the status icon and complete printer status for the default printer.

Pause Printer/Resume Printer

Click this button to pause your printing. If a job is printing, it will stop after the current page has printed. The printer will not accept any more data when printing has been paused.

When you have paused printing, the button will read Resume Printing. Clicking Resume Printing will restart the print job, or will instruct the printer to start accepting data again.

For example, you might pause printing a big job to make sure the right kind of paper is loaded. After conﬁrming the paper is right, you can click Resume Printing to continue the print job.

Note: The Pause Printing/Resume Printing buttons are only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer.

General Tab Windows 95

Reset Printer

Click this button to reset your printer or clear the current print job. If no job is printing, the printer’s memory will be cleared. If a job is printing, it will

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be cleared, that is, the current page will be printed, and the rest of the job will be cancelled. Reset will also clear any print jobs that are in the printer (but haven’t begun printing yet).

You can use the Reset button to “kill” a print job that you do not want to print.

Note: The Reset Printer button is only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer.

Printer Setup

Clicking this button displays the printer driver setup dialog box for the current default Windows printer. See “SuperScript 1260 Windows Printer Driver” in Chapter 3 for more information on the driver.

Print Manager in Windows 3.1x

Clicking this button displays the Windows Print Manager. Print Manager must be enabled (from Windows Control Panel, Printers) for this button to be active.

Printer Info

Clicking this button brings up the Printer Info dialog box. (This button is available only if the current default printer is a SuperScript 1260 printer.)

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These features are available from the Printer Info dialog box:

Printer Details Area

The area at the upper left gives you information on your printer , for example: name, manufacturer, and usage history (this information will be more detailed if the default printer is a SuperScript 1260, connected directly to your computer).

Print Demo Page

Click the Print Demo Page button to print a page highlighting your printer’s features, capabilities, and beneﬁts.

The Maximized Status Monitor

Print Settings Page

Click Print Settings Page to print a page which shows your printer’s model, version, installed memory, and other information.

Change Printer Tab

The Change Printer tab provides a quick and easy way to change the Windows default printer.

The Change Printer tab contains these settings:

Current Default

The name of the current Windows default printer is shown highlighted in this tab.

List of Available Printers

The scrolling list in the center of the tab shows the available Windows printers. It also shows the current port connection for each printer and whether the printer is connected locally or through a network.

As you move the highlight through the list of available printers, the current status of each printer is shown in the Status area below the list of available printers.

Set as Default

Click the Set As Default button to make the currently highlighted printer the Windows default printer.

Status Area

This area reports the status of the currently highlighted printer on the list of available printers.

Alerts Tab

The Alerts tab lets you control how and when the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor alerts you during printing.

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These options are available:

Alert Me When

You can choose which printing events will cause the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor to alert you. You can choose any or all of the following events:

• My job starts to print

• My job is printing

• My job is ﬁnished

• There is a problem printing

Visual Alerts

This area gives you control over the behavior of the mini-window or icon view (in Windows 3.1x) on your desktop.

Pop up on alerts

If you select Pop up on alerts, the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor mini-window or icon will pop up over other Windows programs. You can see the text message reporting the alert condition.

Always stay on top

If you select this option, the mini-window or icon will always remain visible, whether or not there is an alert. Of course, if a printing condition occurs, the mini-window, icon or task bar will report it.

Never pop up on alerts

If you select this option, the mini-window or icon will not pop up to alert you.

Have icon ﬂash on alert

Choose this option if you want the icon to ﬂash when there is an alert.

Sound Alerts

This area provides options for the audible alerts the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor can provide if you installed sounds during installation and you have a sound driver installed. (A sound driver will be installed if needed under Windows

3.1x.)

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Enable

Choose Enable if you want sound alerts. You must have a sound card and driver , or a softwar e sound driver installed. If you enable sound alerts you can choose the type of alert you want:

• Female voice

• Male voice

• Sound effects

The Test button lets you hear the type of sound alert that is currently selected.

Restore Defaults

Click this button to restore all of the default settings for the Alerts tab.

Preferences Tab

The Preferences tab lets you choose how you want the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor to be minimized, and whether the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor will load automatically on Windows start up.

The Maximized Status Monitor

Preferences Tab Windows 3.1x

Preferences Tab Windows 95

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Minimized Status Display in Windows 95

The currently selected minimized view is shown on the right of the tab. These are the available choices:

Display as Mini-Window

Choose this option if you prefer the mini-window as your minimized SuperScript 1260 status monitor view. The mini-window provides more room for text display of printer status, and reports which printer is currently selected as the default. If you select the mini-window view, you can choose the font size you want for the status text.

Display as Icon in Windows 3.1x

Choose this option if you prefer the icon view.

Display on Taskbar in Windows 95

Choose this option if you prefer the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor viewed on the taskbar.

Automatically Load Status Monitor When Windows Starts Up

Choose this option if you want SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor to load automatically when Windows starts. If selected, a load command is added to the load = line in your Windows WIN.INI ﬁle.

The load command is: load=asistat

About

Click this button to get copyright and version information about the SuperScript 1260 Status Monitor.

Restore Defaults

Click this button to restore all of the default settings for the Preferences tab.

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DOS Printing

Overview

This chapter explains printing from your SuperScript 1260 printer while in the DOS environment. It includes the following subjects:

• The DOS printing utilities

• Printing from DOS

• Installing DOS software

• DOS printer control panel

• DOS Status Monitor

• Using the DOS Status Monitor

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The DOS Printing Utilities

The “Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows

3.1x and Windows 95” software disk included with your SuperScript 1260 printer contains two utility programs for the DOS environment that provide a number of printer control and monitoring features. These programs are:

• The DOS Control Panel: a program you run from the DOS prompt which enables you to specify a number of printer settings and to print sample pages.

• The DOS Status Monitor: a memory-resident (TSR) program that can pop up in DOS programs to give you real-time feedback about your printer’s status, as well as enabling you to pause and resume printing, reset the printer, or eject a page.

These two programs are primarily useful to DOS users who do not use Microsoft W indows. Many of the functions of the SuperScript 1260 DOS printing utility programs are also available in the SuperScript 1260 Windows Status Monitor and Windows Printer Driver.

Note: Some of the printer settings can only be changed using the DOS Control Panel. These settings include:

default font, default symbol set, lines per page, horizontal offset and vertical offset. These settings will not override your application settings and are explained in the section below called “Change Printer Settings.”

The DOS Status Monitor and Printer Control Panel are designed to work seamlessly with each other and with the SuperScript 1260 Windows Status Monitor. This seamless interaction is possible because the DOS and Windows programs share the same conﬁguration ﬁle. If you are printing from a DOS application within W indows, you should rely on the Windows Status Monitor not the Dos Status Monitor because Windows is controlling your print job.

Printing from DOS Programs

When you print from DOS programs, your SuperScript 1260 printer automatically uses LaserJet IIP emulation mode. When printing from a DOS program, you must select the LaserJet IIP as the installed printer if your program gives you a choice.

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Installing DOS Software Only

To install the SuperScript 1260 DOS software (for example, if you don’t use Windows), you can manually copy the software from the ”Printer Drivers and Utilities” diskette to your hard drive:

1. From the DOS prompt, create a directory on your hard drive for the DOS software (for example: \necdos):

Type md c:\necdos and press e

2. Change to the directory you have just created:

Type cd c:\necdos and press e

3. Copy the SuperScript 1260 DOS program ﬁles N1260CP.EXE, N1260CP.HLP and N1260SM.EXE from the “Printer Drivers and Utilities” diskette:

Type copy a:\n1260cp.exe and press

Type copy a:\n1260cp.hlp and press

Type copy a:\n1260sm.exe and press

DOS Printer Control Panel

The Printer Control Panel is a DOS program that lets you change a number of printer settings, print sample pages, and change the settings of the DOS Status Monitor.

To run the Printer Control Panel:

From the DOS prompt,

n1260cp and press e.

type

The Printer Control Panel will run and you will be at the Main Menu, described in the next section.

Main Menu

The Main Menu, which appears when you run the Printer Control Panel, is used to access sub-menus where you make changes to printer settings and choose other options.

To select menu options from the Main Menu highlight up and down with the keyboard arrow keys

and press

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From the Main Menu the following menus are available:

Control printing (pause, reset, eject)

This menu lets you pause or continue printing, reset the printer, or eject a page. (Pause and Reset are only available for SuperScript 1260 printers connected directly to your computer.)

Change printer settings

This menu lets you change a number of internal SuperScript 1260 printer settings.

Change LaserJet IIP emulation

settings

This menu lets you select a number of settings that are used when you print from DOS using LaserJet IIP emulation mode. This mode is automatically used whenever you print from DOS software, do a printscreen, or copy a text ﬁle to the printer .

Print sample pages

This menu lets you print two sample pages, one showing your printer’s internal settings and the other showing your printer’s internal fonts.

Change Status Monitor settings

This menu lets you change the Hot key used by the DOS Status Monitor, and choose whether you want the DOS Status Monitor to provide audible warnings of printer problems.

Change printer port

If you have multiple printers connected to your computer , you can use this menu to specify which printer port your NEC SuperScript printer is connected to.

Exit to DOS

This menu option exits the SuperScript 1260

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DOS Printer Control Panel

Printer Control Panel and returns you to the DOS prompt.

Each menu is described below.

Control Printing (pause, reset, eject)

The features on this menu are similar to those available in the memory-resident DOS Status Monitor program. They allow you to monitor your printer’s status and to send several printer control commands.

started printing be ﬁnished. Continue printing causes the printer to accept input again.

Note: Pause/Continue printing, and Reset printer choices are only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer and with bidirectional communication (not under Windows).

Reset Printer

Selecting this option sends a reset command to the printer. This cancels all jobs being processed by the printer . If any fonts have been downloaded to the printer, they are cleared.

Eject a page

Selecting this option ejects a page from the printer . You can use this feature if there is data left in the printer after printing a text job or doing a print screen.

Return to Main Menu

This option returns you to the Main Menu.

Pause/Continue Printing

Selecting this option pauses the printer, or continues (restarts) printing if it has been paused. Selecting Pause printing stops the printer from receiving input, but lets pages that have already

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Change Printer Settings

The choices on this menu let you change a number of your printer’s internal settings. For most users the default settings will be satisfactory.

Energy saving timeout

This setting lets you specify how long your printer will wait without receiving data before going into Energy Saving Mode. The default setting is OFF. When you activate Energy Saving, you can choose any value from 1 to 255 minutes. The On Line light on your printer’s front panel will blink slowly when the printer is in Energy Saving Mode. The printer will automatically “wake” from Energy Saving Mode when it receives a print job or the On Line button is pressed.

Adobe Memory Booster

This option lets you turn Adobe Memory Booster on or off. Adobe Memory Booster is an advanced printer technology that effectively triples your printer’s memory, allowing you to print complex documents that traditional printer architectures would fail to print. The default setting is on and we recommend that you leave this on. See page 322 of this manual for more information.

Jam recovery

When jam recovery is turned on, the printer reserves part of its memory so that it can reprint a page if there is a printer jam. This causes printing to be slower. The default setting is off.

Wait timeout

This setting determines how long the printer will wait for data before ejecting a partially printed page. You may want to set a longer time if you use software that pauses for processing for extended periods during printing (such as some database programs). The default setting is 40 seconds. You can deactivate the wait timeout by setting it to off.

Manual feed timeout

This setting determines how long the printer will wait for you to insert paper from the Multipurpose tray when manual feed has been

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DOS Printer Control Panel

selected. If you do not insert paper within the speciﬁed period, the printer will print the job using paper from the paper cassette. The default setting is 255 seconds. You can also set this timeout to off, which causes the printer to wait indeﬁnitely (not recommended for a network printer).

Auto-continue

When auto-continue is on, the printer automatically resumes printing after most errors. When auto-continue is off, the printer waits for you to press the On Line button of the control panel before it resumes printing. The default setting is on.

Horizontal offset

The horizontal offset setting allows you to shift the printing on the page either to the right or left. You can use this setting to very accurately adjust the printing position, for example, if you need to print onto pre-printed forms. Setting a negative value moves the printing position to the left. A positive value moves the printing to the right. You can set a value from -127 to +127. The default setting is 0 (zero). Each increment is equal to one three-hundredth of an inch.

Vertical offset

The vertical offset setting allows you to shift the printing on the page up or down. For example, if you need to print onto pre-printed forms. Setting a negative value moves the printing position up on the page. A positive value moves the printing down. You can set a value from -127 to +127. The default setting is 0 (zero). Each increment is equal to one three-hundredth of an inch.

Save settings, return to Main Menu

Select this option when you have the settings on this menu set as you want them. The current settings will be sent to the printer and you will return to the Main Menu.

If you do not want to store the current settings, you can press

without saving your settings. You can also press

^ to return to the Main Menu

p to restore all settings to their default values.

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Change LaserJet IIP Emulation Settings

This menu lets you specify a number of settings that affect your print jobs when you print from DOS, including doing print screens, copying text ﬁles to the printer, or printing from a DOS program that does not have a LaserJet IIP printer driver.

Note that if you print from a DOS program that does have a LaserJet IIP printer driver, such as a DOS word processor, the program’s printer driver usually overrides any settings on this menu. Be sure to select LaserJet IIP as your installed printer if your DOS program gives you a choice.

Print Sample Pages

This menu lets you choose between two sample pages that you can print:

Printer settings page

Choose Printer settings page to print a page which shows your printer’s model, version, installed memory, and other information.

PCL font page

Choose PCL font page to print samples of the internal fonts included with your printer. These internal resident fonts are: Courier 12 pt.,medium, italic, bold; Courier 10pt., medium, italic, bold and Line printer 8.5pt.

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DOS Printer Control Panel

For a detailed description of the PCL printer language, the LaserJet IIP Printer Technical Reference Manual is available through the Hewlett-Packard Company. Call Hewlett-Packard’s Direct Marketing Division toll free at 1-800-538-8787 or direct at 408-720-2428. In Canada call 905-206-4383.

Return to Main Menu

This option returns you to the Main Menu.

Change Status Monitor Settings

This menu lets you change two settings for the memory-resident DOS Status Monitor. If you change one of these settings, the change will take effect the next time you run the Status Monitor.

default for audible warnings is on.

Hot-key

Choose the hot-key used to pop up the DOS Status Monitor. The default hot-key combination is b-a-S. If you want to specify a different hot-key, you can press any combination of the Alt key, Ctrl key, left shift key , right shift key, and any letter or number.

Save Settings, return to Main Menu

Select this option when you have selected the settings on this menu set as you want them. The current settings will be saved and you will return to the Main Menu.

If you do not want to keep your changes, press to return to the Main Menu without saving your

settings. Press

p to restore the default settings.

Audible warnings

Choose whether you want sound warnings when there is a printer error such as a paper error. The

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Change Printer Port

This menu lets you specify which parallel port your SuperScript 1260 printer is connected to. The port you select is also the port that the DOS Status Monitor program will monitor. The default printer port is LPT1.

DOS Status Monitor

The DOS Status Monitor is a memory-resident (TSR) program that can pop up over DOS programs to give you feedback about your printer’s status, as well as enabling you to pause/continue printing, reset the printer, or eject a page.

The amount of status information displayed and the features available from the DOS Status Monitor, depends on whether the printer is connected directly to your computer or through a printer sharing device:

• Detailed information about print jobs will be provided as status information if the default printer is a SuperScript 1260 connected directly to your computer.

• If a SuperScript 1260 printer is connected with a printer sharing device, the DOS Status Monitor can still provide some printer status information such as paper error and ofﬂine.

• If a non-SuperScript 1260 printer is connected, no status information is available.

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Starting the Status Monitor

Installation of the DOS Status Monitor is described in the section called “Installing SuperScript 1260 DOS software only” above.

DOS Status Monitor

To run the DOS Status Monitor:

1. From the DOS prompt, change to the directory that contains the DOS Status Monitor (by default C:\WINDOWS if the standard installation was used):

2. To load the DOS Status Monitor into memory, Type N1260SM and press

3. To pop up the DOS Status Monitor, press its hot-key combination. By default, the hot-key is Ctrl-Alt-S.

If you need to change the hot-key because of a conﬂict with a DOS program, you can do so using the Printer Control Panel program as described in the section called “Change Status Monitor Settings” above.

Note: Under some circumstances, the DOS Status Monitor may not be able to pop up over a DOS program if the program is displaying a graphic screen.

Auto Loading the DOS Status Monitor

You might want to have the DOS Status Monitor load automatically when you start your computer . To do this you need to add this line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

(Substitute the directory location where you installed N1260SM.EXE if it is not \WINDOWS.) You can add this line with a text editor like DOS Edit.

Using the DOS Status Monitor

When you press its hot-key (by default, ba-S), the DOS Status Monitor screen pops up.

Printer Status Information

The name of the SuperScript 1260 printer and the printer port it is connected to are shown on the ﬁrst line of the DOS Status Monitor screen.

Information about the printer’s current status is shown in the middle of the screen. Depending on whether or not bidirectional communication is enabled for your printer and the printer’s current status, one or two lines of status information are displayed.

C:windows\N1260SM.EXE

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Printer Control Options

The printer control options are shown below the printer status information area. To perform an action, type its letter as indicated on the screen.

P - Pause Printing

Pressing will stop after the current page. If no job is

printing, the printer will not accept any more data until you press

C - Continue Printing

If your printer has already been paused, or if it is waiting for you to take some action, pressing

will continue (restart) the print job.

P pauses printing. If a job is printing, it

C for Continue.

Note: Pause printing is only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer.

Note: Continue Printing is only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer.

R - Resets Printer

Pressing printer, which clears all data and downloaded

fonts from the printer’s memory.

E - Ejects page

Pressing eject a page. This is useful, for example, if you do

a print screen from your computer.

X - Exits this menu

Pressing

R sends a Reset command to the

Note: Reset printer is only available for SuperScript 1260 printers that are connected directly to your computer.

E sends a command to the printer to

X or ^ exits the DOS Status Monitor.

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Using the Printer

Overview

This chapter gives you the information you need when you load paper and begin printing. The chapter has information about:

• Using the 250-Sheet cassette

• Using the Multi-purpose tray (MP Tray)

• Loading envelopes into the Multi-purpose tray

• Loading transparencies and adhesive labels

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Using the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

The SuperScript 1260 laser printer 250-Sheet cassette holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb paper (letter or legal), or 50 sheets of standard labels or transparencies. Refer to Appendix A, “Selecting Print Media” of this manual for information on choosing the correct paper types and sizes to use with this printer.

Note: Use the optional Envelope cassette or the Multi-purpose tray to feed envelopes. Do not mix paper types and do not overﬁll the cassette.

1. Make sure the printer is not printing. Remove the 250-Sheet cassette from the printer.

2. Press down on the bottom plate to lock it into position.

3. Push the side guide handle in the direction of the arrow printed on the handle and slide the guide out as far as possible.

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Using the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Guide B

4. Adjust the end paper guides to the desired paper size:

•Slide end guide A out or in to the desired

paper size.

•Slide end guide B to align with end guide A

(not necessary when set to letter size).

Guide A

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6. Slide the side guide in so it presses lightly against the edge of the paper stack.

Note: Do not adjust the side guide so tightly that it bows the paper stack.

7. Reinstall the paper cassette into the printer.

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Using the Multi-purpose Tray

Use the Multi-purpose tray to print transparencies, labels or envelopes (see note on page 6-2) in addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper cassette.

PAPER TYPE & NAME MAXIMUM STACK CAPACITY AND MAXIMUM STACK HEIGHT

(measured with the stack on a ﬂat surface) Letter (Xerox 4024DP 20lb) 80 sheets or 3/8" Envelope (COM #10) 10 envelopes or 3/8" Transparency (Xerox 3R2780) 40 sheets or 3/8" Label (Xerox 3R4469) 40 sheets or 3/8"

Note: Wait until the printer has warmed up and is ready to print before loading paper into the tray. Do not load paper into

The Multi-purpose tray feeds paper ranging in size from A4 to Legal 14" and weights ranging from 20lb (75g/ m2) to 50lb (190 g/m2). The following table lists recommended print media and the maximum media stack height for the Multi-purpose tray.

WARNING! Do not rest your hand or place heavy objects on the open front

cover or on the open Multi-purpose tray. the tray while printing a job. Wait until the printer ﬁnishes the run.

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Loading Paper into the Multi-purpose Tray

1. Squeeze and pull to open the front cover.The Multi-purpose tray then drops down.

2. Pull on the tray tab to fully extend the Multipurpose tray.

3. Select a stack of the print media you want to feed through the tray. Make sure you do not exceed the paper capacity of the tray:

•80 sheets of paper

•40 sheets of transparencies or labels

4. Fan the stack before loading it into the tray. See page 6–9.

5. Arrange the stack so the side to be printed faces up.

6. Slide the stack along the left side of the Multipurpose tray and underneath the plastic tab.

7. Slide the paper stack all the way into the tray. The stack stops when it reaches the feed roll area of the Multi-purpose tray.

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8. Slide the Multi-purpose tray side guide in to the left so it presses lightly against the edge of the paper stack.

9. Make sure the paper stack is under the side guide tab.

Using the Multi-purpose Tray

2. Pull on the Multi-purpose tray tab to fully extend the Multi-purpose tray.

Loading Envelopes into the Multi-purpose Tray

1. Open the front cover. The Multi-purpose tray drops down when you open the front cover.

3. Select a stack of the envelopes you want to feed through the tray. Make sure you do not exceed the 10 envelope capacity of the tray.

4. Fan the stack before loading it into the tray.

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5. Make sure all of the envelope ﬂaps are closed.

6. Arrange the stack so the envelope ﬂaps are face down, and the ﬂap side of the envelopes are aligned with the left side of the tray.

7. Insert the short end of the stack into the Multipurpose tray, with the ﬂap side of the envelopes on the left side of the tray, and the bottom of the envelope stack riding under the plastic tab on the left side of the tray.

8. Slide the Multi-purpose tray’s right side guide in so it presses lightly against the edge of the envelope stack.

9. Make sure the envelope stack is under the side guide tab.

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Loading Transparencies and Adhesive Labels

The Multi-purpose tray holds up to 40 transparencies or adhesive labels: the 250-Sheet cassette holds 50 transparencies.

Transparencies

When you are printing on transparency ﬁlm, always remove the ﬁrst printed transparency from the output tray before feeding a second one through. This prevents scratching the ﬁlm surface of the ﬁrst transparency. Only use transparencies that are designed for laser printers.

Adhesive Labels

NEC recommends that adhesive labels be fed manually through the Multi-purpose tray. However, they may also be loaded into the paper cassette like regular paper.

Note: If you change media in the Multipurpose tray and you have selected “Manual feed” as your paper source the job may not continue printing until you press the On Line button.

Adhesive labels consist of a top (print surface) sheet, an adhesive layer, and a liner (peelaway backing). Use labels that cover the entire surface of the liner sheet. Labels placed on a liner sheet with interrupting spaces make it difﬁcult for consistent feeding and may jam in your printer.

Using the Multi-purpose tray, the image is printed on the side facing up—so load adhesive labels with the label side up, liner side down.

Note: You should fan the sheets before loading.

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Closing the Multi-purpose Tray

1. Remove all of the paper from the Multi-purpose tray.

2. Slide the right side guide all the way back to the right.

3. Close the extended tray and slide the tray back.

4. Close the front cover and ﬁrmly press in on the top corners to lock it in place.

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Printer Options

Overview

This chapter explains the various printer options available for the NEC SuperScript 1260 laser printer. It includes:

• The 500-Sheet feeder and how to install it

• The 500-Sheet cassette

• The Envelope cassette and how to install it

• The Face-up output tray and how to install it

• Adding memory to the printer

Note: In order to select options, you must ﬁrst select the options from the Accessories tab. See Chapter 3, “Super- Script Software” of this manual.

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Printer Options

You can add the following NEC printer options to the NEC 1260 SuperScript laser printer.

250-Sheet Feeder

part# 1265

The 250-Sheet cassette is the standard paper cassette used with the 1260 SuperScript printer. It holds 250 sheets of 20 lb paper, 50 sheets of labels or 50 transparencies. An extra 250-Sheet cassette might be handy to use for storing legal size or letterhead papers.

500-Sheet Feeder

part # 1261

The 500-Sheet feeder provides a second paper feeder for the SuperScript 1260 printer. It can be used with either the 500-Sheet cassette or the Envelope cassette; however it is sold with the 500Sheet cassette.

Envelope Cassette

part # 1262

The Envelope cassette holds as many as 50 envelopes. It must be used with the 500-Sheet feeder.

Face-up Output Tray

part # 1263

The Face-up output tray allows paper to leave the printer “face up” and out the back instead of the normal “face down” and out the top.

Note: Before you use or order any print media, please refer to Appendix A, “Selecting Print Media”. The rear slot or Face-up output tray is a straight path and works well for heavier paper and labels.

500-Sheet Cassette

part # 1264

The 500-Sheet cassette holds 500 sheets of standard paper or various quantities of other print media. It must be used with the 500-Sheet feeder.

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The 500-Sheet Feeder

part # 1261

The optional 500-Sheet feeder allows you to use the 500-Sheet cassette or the Envelope cassette, in addition to the standard 250-Sheet feeder.

Installing the 500-Sheet Feeder

1. Switch OFF the printer power.

POWER

OFF

2. Unplug the printer from the AC wall outlet.

3. Remove the power cord from the back of the printer.

4. Unpack the 500-Sheet feeder and place it on a ﬂat stable surface.

5. Remove the cardboard packing ﬁller inside the feeder.

6. Remove the three pieces of tape on top of the unit. One contains the feeder joints used in step 13.

7. Install the paper cassette in the feeder.

8. Face the front of the printer.

9. Lift the printer and position it over the 500Sheet feeder.

WARNING! The printer weighs approximately 28 lbs. not including options or consumables. Use care when you lift the printer.

10. Carefully align the corners of the printer with the corners of the feeder.

11. Slowly lower the printer onto the 500-Sheet feeder, making sure the two pins located on the left side of the feeder and the single pin

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located on the right side of the feeder ﬁt into the corresponding openings in the bottom of the printer.

12. Make sure the printer and 500-Sheet feeder are ﬁrmly connected.

13. Use two feeder joints to fasten the rear of the 500-Sheet feeder to the rear of the printer.

14. Remove the 250-Sheet cassette and the 500Sheet cassette.

15. Use two feeder joints to fasten the front of the 500-Sheet feeder to the front of the printer.

WARNING! Do not operate or move the printer and 500-Sheet feeder if the feeder joints are not in place.

16. Install the 250/500-Sheet cassettes into the printer.

17. Connect the AC Power Cord to the rear of the printer.

18. Connect the other end of the AC Power Cord to a grounded AC wall outlet.

19. Switch ON the printer power.

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Removing the 500-Sheet Feeder

1. Switch OFF the printer power.

2. Unplug the printer from the AC wall outlet.

3. Remove the power cord from the back of the printer.

4. Squeeze each of the rear feeder joints while sliding them out of the printer/feeder.

5. Remove the 250-Sheet cassette, the 500-Sheet cassette or the Envelope cassette.

The 500-Sheet Cassette

6. Squeeze each of the front feeder joints while sliding them out of the printer/feeder.

7. Lift the printer off the 500-Sheet feeder.

8. reinstall the 250-Sheet cassette.

9. Connect the AC power cord to the rear of the printer

10. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to a grounded AC wall outlet.

11. Switch ON the printer power.

WARNING! Remove all options before attempting to lift or move the printer.

The 500-Sheet Cassette

part # 1264

The 500-Sheet cassette holds up to 500 sheets of standard 20lb to 28lb paper. Refer to Appendix A, “Selecting Print Media” for information on choosing the correct paper types and sizes to use with this printer.

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Loading Paper into the 500-Sheet Cassette

Note: Use the optional Envelope cassette to feed envelopes. Do not mix paper types and do not overﬁll the cassette.

1. Remove the 500-Sheet cassette from the 500Sheet feeder.

2. Press down on the bottom plate to lock it into position.

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NEC SuperScript 1260N User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

1 Setting Up

2 Operator Panel

3 SuperScript Software

4 Windows Status Monitor

5 DOS Printing

6 Using the Printer

7 Printer Options

8 Maintaining Your Printer

9 Troubleshooting

10 Getting Service

A Selecting Print Media

B Safety Information

Overview

Introduction

1. Setting up the printer

2. Printer options

3. Maintaining the printer

4. Printer problems

5. Getting service

6. Selecting print media

7. Safety information

Selecting a Location for the Printer

Printer space requirements

Top View

Printer Dimensions

Side View

Unpacking the Printer

1. Printer with 250-Sheet paper cassette

2. Toner cartridge

3. AC power cord

4. Accessory kit

Location of Major Parts

6. Rear (Output) Slot

Major parts seen when the Top Cover is open

1. Fuser Warning Label

2. Fuser

3. Cleaning Brush

4. Toner Cartridge Guide Channel

Printer Operating Environment Requirements

Printer Operating Requirements

System Requirements

Software Requirements

Installing the Toner Cartridge

4. Save the foil wrapper.

Loading Paper into the Cassette

7. Reinstall the paper cassette into the printer.

Connecting the Interface Cable

1. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF [O].

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Switching ON the Printer

Switching OFF the Printer

Printer Safety

To reduce the risk of electrical shock

To reduce the risk of burn

To reduce the risk of eye injury

To reduce the risk of personal injury

Ordering Supplies and Accessories

Overview

Using the Operator Panel

LED Operation

Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions

Table 2-1 Condition Indications and Solutions

Operator Panel Buttons

Table 2-2: Front Panel Buttons

Resetting the Printer

Status Icons and Messages

Table 2-3: Status Monitor Icons

Default Settings

Table 2-4: SuperScript 1260 Default Settings

Overview

SuperScript 1260 Software for Windows

SuperScript 1260 Printer Software and Accessories

Installing SuperScript 1260 Software

Standard Installation

Custom Installation