NEC SuperScript 1800N User Guide

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SUPERSCRIPT 1800

USER’S GUIDE

July, 1999

808-878290-012A

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PostScript

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Overview 1

SuperScript 1800 Highlights 1 Printer Options 1 System Requirements 2 Hardware Requirements 2

SuperScript 1800 Features 2

Printer Driver Features 2 Energy Saving 3 Operator Panel Features 3

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

Overview 5

Safety Instructions 5

Selecting a Location 5

Unpacking 6

Checking Printer Contents 7

Identifying Printer Parts 8

Front View 8 Back View 8 Top Internal View 8 Back Internal View 8

Installing the Toner Cartridge 10

Loading The 500-sheet Cassette 11

Connecting the Printer Locally 13

Connecting the Printer to a Network 14

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

Overview 15

Software for Windows 95 and 98 15

Installing the Software 15 Removing Printer Software 17

Software for Windows NT 4.0 17

Installing the Software 17 Removing Printer Software 17

Software for Windows 3.1x 18

Installing the Software 18 Removing the Software 18

Software for the Macintosh 18

Software Requirements 18 Hardware Requirements 18 Installing the Software 19

CHAPTER 4: PRINTER SOFTWARE

Overview 21

Windows 95 and 98 Operating Systems 21

Opening the Driver Properties Window 21 NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties 22 NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties 24 Windows 95 and 98 PostScript Properties 26 The SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor 28

Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems 29

Opening the Driver Properties Window 29 PCL6 Printer Driver 30 PCL5e Printer Driver 34 Windows PostScript Printer Driver 37

Windows 3.1x Operating Systems 40

Opening the Driver Properties Window 40 NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties 40 NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties 42

Macintosh Operating Systems 44

Opening the

Page Setup and Print Dialog Boxes 44 The Page Setup Dialog Box 44 The Print Dialog Box 46

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CHAPTER 5: THE OPERATOR PANEL

Overview 47

Using the Operator Panel Buttons 48

Indicator Light 48 Operator Panel Buttons 48 Using the Menu Tree 49

Operator Panel Tasks 50

Taking the Printer Offline and Online 50 Setting Media Type 50 Stopping a Print Job 50 Cleaning the Fuser Unit 50 Restoring Factory Defaults 50 Printing Information Pages 51 The Status Display 51 Overview of Operator Panel Menus 54 Operator Panel Menus 55

CHAPTER 6: USING THE PRINTER

Overview 63

Using the Multipurpose Tray 63

Loading Paper

in the Optional 500-sheet 2nd Cassette 64

Duplex Printing 66

Manual Printing 67

Printing Envelopes 68

Loading Envelopes into the Multipurpose Tray 68 Loading Envelopes

into the 500-sheet 2nd Cassette 69

Printing Envelopes

From the Printer Driver 71

Printing Envelopes

Manually From the Operator Panel 71

Printing Transparencies 72

For Best Results 72

Printing Labels 73

CHAPTER 7: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Overview 75

Precautions 75

Replacing the Toner Cartridge 76

Cleaning the Printer 77

Moving the Printer 79

CHAPTER 8: PRINTER OPTIONS

Overview 81

Installing the 500-sheet 2nd Cassette 82

Accessing the Printer Controller Board 83

Printer Memory Upgrade 84

PostScript Level 2 Upgrade 85

IrDA and Serial Interface Upgrade 86

System Requirements 86

IrDA Card Installation 86

IrDA and Serial Connection 86

Apple LocalTalk and Serial Interface Upgrade 88

Hardware Requirements 88

Software Requirements 88

Interface Card Installation 88

LocalTalk and Serial Connection 88

10/100Base-TX Network Interface Upgrade 90

NIC Installation 90

CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING

Overview 91

Print Quality Maintenance 91

Simple Troubleshooting 91

Paper Jam Problems 92

Jam Recovery feature 92

Understanding the Paper Path 92

Clearing Paper Jams 93

Paper Jams in the Multipurpose Tray Area 94

Paper Jams in 500-sheet Cassette Area 95

Duplex Paper Jam in the Input Tray Area 96

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Duplex Paper Jam in the Back Area 97 Paper Jams in the Output Area 98 Paper Jams in the Back of the Printer 99

Operator Panel Messages 100

Print Quality 102

PostScript Problems 105

CHAPTER 10: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Overview 107

Assistance Nearby 107

Help From Within Your Company 107 Help From Your Dealer 107

NEC Technical Support 107

How to Contact NEC 107

Ordering Supplies 108

NEC Warranty and Service 109

NEC Service Contracts 109

SuperScript 1800 Printer Limited Warranty 109

Warranty Period 109 Warranty Coverage 109 Warranty Support 110 Obtaining Warranty Service 110 Limitation of

Damages and Implied Warranties 110

APPENDIX A: PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Specifications 111

APPENDIX B: MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

Media Specifications 113

APPENDIX C: SAFETY INFORMATION

Laser Safety 119 CDRH Regulations 119 Ozone Emission 119 FCC Statement 120

APPENDIX D: STATUS MONITOR MESSAGES

Status Monitor Messages 121

Index

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

VERVIEW

The fully-featured NEC SuperScript™ 1800 laser printer offers the best value today for fast monochrome duplex printing. The 1800 delivers high resolution, laser output for business presentations and reports. The Multipurpose Tray, 500-sheet Cassette, and optional 500-sheet 2nd Cassette combine to hold 1,100 sheets of paper.

The SuperScript 1800 has been designed to support all major personal computer operating systems, including: DOS, Windows Macintosh System 7.x and 8.x are supported with the optional 10/100Base-TX network interface card (NIC), or the Apple networking features allow users or workgroups on a TCP/IP, Novell to share the printer.

The following section reviews the features and options that will allow you to take full advantage of your SuperScript 1800 capabilities.

3.1x, Windows

LocalTalk

Netware

95/98, and Windows NT

and serial interface card. These

, DLC/LLC, or Apple EtherTalk

4.0.

network

Printer Options

You can add these options to increase productivity and performance.

• 500-sheet/40-envelope 2nd

• Industry standard 72-pin SIMM’s

• PostScript

• Apple

Level 2 Upgrade Kit

LocalTalk

and Serial Upgrade Kit

• IrDA and Serial Interface Upgrade Kit

• 10/100Base-TX internal Network Interface Card

note:

familiar with your computer and/or network conﬁguration, and that your system is conﬁgured and operating properly.

The instructions in this guide assume that you are

Cassette

SuperScript 1800

NEC

SuperScript 1800 Highlights

• Prints up to 17 pages per minute

• Internal duplexer allows printing on both sides of the page

• PCL6 and PCL5e printer languages

• 1,200 dpi quality with NEC Sharp Edge Technology (SET)

• A 100MHz 64-bit PowerPC RISC processor

• 12 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 132 MB

• Year-2000 compliant

The SuperScript 1800 Laser Printer

System Requirements

Your SuperScript 1800 printer and software can operate using the following minimum system conﬁgurations.

Windows Operating System

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

• 486 or higher CPU

• CD-ROM drive

• 5 MB of free hard disk space

• 8 MB or more of RAM

Macintosh Operating System

• MacOS 7.1 or higher

• CD-ROM drive

Hardware Requirements

You need to provide the following additional hardware to setup and connect your printer.

• For a direct connection, an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable.

• If you are connecting a SuperScript 1800N printer or if you have installed the optional 1800 NIC, you will need a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet.

note:

card (NIC) automatically detects whether you have a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. For better performance, NEC recommends that you use shielded cable when connecting to 100 Mbps Ethernet.

The SuperScript 1800 with a network interface

UPER

SuperScript 1800 printer features give you many ways to customize your print jobs. There is often more than one place to change the same printer setting. These include:

• PCL 5e and PCL6 printer drivers and the optional SuperScript 1800 PostScript Level 2 driver

• The printer’s operator panel

CRIPT

1800 F

EATURES

Printer Driver Features

Duplex Printing

Duplex printing or “duplexing” allows you to print on both sides of the paper. This can speed up the print time and help conserve paper. You can use duplex printing two ways.

Choosing Long Edge lets you have the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper as in a magazine.

Choosing binding orientation along the short edge of the paper as in a calendar.

The duplexing feature can be accessed from the printer driver’s Properties pages or from the Operator Panel.

Proof Sheets

This layout mode allows you to print out a reduced version of your document or booklet. It lets you scan multiple pages at a glance and is accessible through the Layout Mode area of the Finishing tab in your Window’s driver.

Short Edge lets you have the

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Watermarks

With the watermark feature found in the Window’s printer driver you can superimpose a line of text diagonally across your ﬁnal output. Typical examples of watermarks are

ORIGINAL

the words “Draft” or “Conﬁdential.”

Scale to Paper Size

This feature allows you to scale your print job to any supported paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check the detail in a small ﬁle.

Energy Saving

The SuperScript 1800 printer meets the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Computers program for printers. The

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

Operator Panel Features

You can use the Operator Panel to quickly cancel a print job or change settings. If you do not have an on screen printer driver because you are using DOS or UNIX operating systems, use the Operator Panel to set up your print jobs.

You can view messages on the Operator Panel to help diagnose printing problems. In addition, the Operator Panel allows you to print out informational pages. These pages include font lists and test pages that show you things like the total page count. If you have a networked printer you can also set the printer’s TCP/IP address or r econﬁgure network settings. Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel,” provides instructions for using the printer’s Operator Panel.

NEC

SuperScript 1800

Continue

Select/Cancel

Item

Value

note: The LCD

message display tilts up for easy viewing.

INTRODUCTION

SuperScript 1800 Features 3

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CHAPTER 2

GETTING STARTED

VERVIEW

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

• Selecting a location and unpacking

• Checking printer contents and identifying printer parts

• Installing the standard 500-sheet Cassette and the Toner

Cartridge

• Loading the 500-sheet Cassette

• Connecting the printer to your computer or network

AFETY

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

• Protect the printer from dampness or spills.

• Save the printer box and all packing materials that came

with your printer in case you need to ship it later.

NSTRUCTIONS

• Do not block or cover the ventilation holes on the side and back of the printer.

• Unless otherwise indicated in this guide, do not attempt to repair or modify the printer yourself.

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

• Keep this User’s Guide handy for reference.

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

WARNING!

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

ELECTING

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

This printer is intended to be electrically

OCATION

note: In order for this printer to

work, it is very important to properly install the printer driver software after the printer is connected. See Chapter 3 for speciﬁc installation instructions for your operating system.

20”

12”

Keep printer vents unobstructed

12”

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

NPACKING

Follow these steps to safely unpack the printer.

1. Open the top cover of the packing box and remove the Accessory Kit, QuickStart Guide, Toner Cartridge, and Power Cord (A) .

2. Carefully lift the printer out of the box. Use the hand grips on both sides of the printer (B) .

Unpacking the Printer

1800

note: Do not discard the box and

packing material.

3. Make sure all items are included in your box (see the list on the next page).

4. Remove any packing tape from the printer.

5. Remove the 500-sheet Cassette from the printer (C) and remove the packing material from inside (D) .

6. Insert the tray into the printer (E) .

Hand Grip

The back of the printer should be facing you when you lift it!

This printer weighs about 36 lbs.

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HECKING PRINTER CONTENTS

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

• SuperScript 1800 Printer

• 500-sheet Cassette (already installed in printer)

• QuickStart Guide

• Accessory Kit (contained in an envelope)

• Power Cord

• Toner Cartridge

GETTING STARTED

If any items are missing or damaged, contact the store where you purchased the printer.

QuickStart Guide

Not Included …

To connect your printer,

you need to provide the proper parallel and/or network cable.

For local connection:

IEEE 1284-compliant Bidirectional Parallel Cable

For network connection:

Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable with RJ-45 Connectors

for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet

1800

Toner Cartridge

SuperScript 1800

Solutions CD

Power Cord

Accessory Kit

• SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide

• SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD

• ServiceXpress Brochure

note: Save the box and packing

material.

Checking Printer Contents 7

DENTIFYING PRINTER PARTS

Use the illustrations on the facing page to identify standard parts for the SuperScript 1800.

Front View

• Operator Panel —for displaying messages and

conﬁguring the printer. The LCD message area pops up for easy viewing.

• Power Button —for turning on and off the printer.

• Hand Grips —used for lifting printer.

• Top Cover —provides access to the Toner Cartridge (also

serves as the Output Tray).

• Output Tray (Bin) —holds up to 250 printed sheets.

Referred to as output bin on the Operator Panel.

• Paper Sensor (internal)—senses when the Output tray

has reached its limit of printed sheets. Operator Panel will display a message when this happens.

• Top Cover Release Button —unlocks and opens the Top

Cover .

• Multipurpose Tray —drops open to hold various

amounts of paper, envelopes, labels, or transparencies.

Referred to as T ray 1 in the printer driver and Operator Panel.

• 500-sheet Cassette —standard input tray . Referred to as T ray 2 in the printer driver or Operator Panel.

• Paper Level Indicator —a see through window showing paper level.

Top Internal View

• Transfer Roller —transfers image to paper.

• Toner Cartridge Area —holds Toner Cartridge.

• Laser Brush —used to clean the laser beam window.

Back Internal View

• Back Cover —opens to facilitate clearing paper jams

occurring in the back area.

• Fuser Unit —uses heat and pressure to adhere image to

the paper.

• Duplex Unit —prints double-sided documents.

Back View

• Back Label —contains the printer’s serial number necessary for warranty registration.

• Interface Panel —contains the Controller Board and any added options such as a network interface card (NIC).

• Power Cord Connector —for attaching the Power Cord.

• Back Vent —allows ventilation.

• Side Vent —holds ventilation fan.

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Important Printer Parts

GETTING STARTED

FRONT VIEW

Top Cover

Multipurpose Tray (Tray 1)

Power Button

500-sheet Cassette

(Tray 2)

Paper Level Indicator

BACK VIEW

Interface Panel

Paper Sensor

Output Tray

Operator Panel

Top Cover Release Button

Hand Grip

TOP INTERNAL VIEW

Transfer Roller

Toner Cartridge

Area

Laser Brush

BACK INTERNAL VIEW

Duplex Unit

Back Label

Power Cord

Connector

Back Cover

Side Vent

Back Vent

Fuser Unit

Identifying Printer Parts 9

NSTALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

1. Press the Top Cover Release Button, then lift the Top Cover (A).

2. Remove the Toner Cartridge from its bag (B). Do not open the shutter or touch the shiny green material on the underside of the Toner Cartridge.

3. Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake as shown about 10 times (C).

4. Rock the Toner Cartridge forward and back several times (D).

note:

loosen and distribute the toner inside, which may have settled during storage.

Please shake the Toner Cartridge thoroughly to

5. Facing the front of the printer, gently place the Toner Cartridge inside (E). Make sure the arrow on top of the Toner Cartridge points to the back of the printer.

6. Close the Top Cover of the printer (F).

E F

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Lever

note:

The 500-sheet Cassette will be referred to as Tray 2 in the printer driver and Operator Panel.

Back Paper Guide

Print-side down

E F

OADING THE

The 500-sheet Cassette (Tray 2) can hold up to 500 sheets of medium weight paper—letter size (U.S.), legal, folio or A4. See Appendix B, “Media Speciﬁcations,” for a complete list of paper that can be used.

1. Pull the 500-sheet Cassette tray out of the printer (A).

2. Squeeze the metal plate on the Back Paper Guide and slide it to the desired paper length. It will click into place (B). Paper size markings are embossed on the inside bottom of the tray.

500-

SHEET CASSETTE

3. Pinch the top of the Right Corner Guide, lift slightly, and

slide the guide to the width of your paper (C). Paper size widths are embossed on top of the Back Paper Guide.

4. To load legal or folio size paper, make sure the lever on

the front left side of the cassette is locked (D). If it is not all the way down as shown, pull the lever out slightly and snap it into the small hole under the slot.

5. Push down metal plate in bottom of tray (E).

6. Load the paper stack against the back left corner of the

cassette tray (F). Directions continued on next page.

GETTING STARTED

Loading The 500-sheet Cassette 11

7. Make sure the bottom of the paper stack is under the

metal tab (G).

note:

Load paper in this cassette print-side down.

8. Squeeze the Paper Width Guide and slide it lightly

against the paper as shown (H).

9. Gently insert the 500-sheet Cassette into the printer (I).

Paper Limit Line

Metal Tab

Do not overfill the cassette!

note: The directions for loading paper into the optional

500-sheet 2nd Cassette differ from these directions (see Chapter 6, “Using the Printer”).

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ONNECTING THE PRINTER LOCALLY

To connect the SuperScript 1800 printer locally we recommend using an IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable that is no more than 6 feet in length. If you use a cable that is longer than 6 feet, it should be certiﬁed as 1284 bidirectional. Make sure the printer and computer are both turned off and disconnected from the power.

1. Plug the appropriate end of the parallel cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Fasten the clips at the end of the connector into the notches on the plug (A).

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate parallel connector on your computer (B).

3. Connect the Power Cord to the rear of the printer. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet (C).

note:

computer, make sure both the computer and the printer are turned off before you install the printer software. See Chapter 3, “Installing the Software,” for printer driver installation instructions.

If you are running Windows 95 or 98 on your

GETTING STARTED

Connecting the Printer Locally 13

ONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A

ETWORK

If you have a SuperScript 1800 with a NIC installed, you can connect to an Ethernet network. Use a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet.

Follow these basic steps to connect the printer and verify that it is communicating with the network.

1. Make sure your computer and printer are turned off (A).

2. Connect the network’s twisted pair cable with RJ-45

connectors to the network port on your printer (B).

3. Attach the power cord to the printer and plug it in (C).

4. Turn on the printer. It may take up to a few minutes to warm up.

5. A network settings page will print out showing the network status of the printer.

6. For more details about conﬁguring your printer for the network refer to the SuperScript 1800 Network User’s Guide.

note:

computer, turn off both the computer and the printer before you install the printer software. See Chapter 3, “Installing the Software,” for printer driver installation instructions.

If you are running Windows 95 or 98 on your

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CHAPTER 3

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

VERVIEW

This chapter describes how to install the SuperScript 1800 printer software onto a W indows or Macintosh computer . For detailed information about the software features, see Chapter 4, “Printer Software.”

OFTWARE FOR

Printer software for computers running Windows 95 or 98 is listed below.

• PCL6 printer driver

• PCL5e printer driver

• PostScript Printer Description (PPD)

• SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver because of it’s

advanced features. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications that cannot communicate with the PCL6 driver.

Windows 95 and 98 come with a standard PostScript printer driver. In order to send print jobs to the printer , the PostScript driver must use the PPD.

note:

NEC PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802) must be installed in the printer. See Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” for more information.

Use the Status Monitor for monitoring the connection between the computer and printer and the status of a print job. The Status Monitor cannot be used to monitor a printer connected to a network.

To use the Windows PostScript printer driver, the

INDOWS

95 & 98

Installing the Software

note: If installing the printer software for the ﬁrst time,

assure that the printer and computer are both turned off before performing the following procedures!

The printer software can be installed using the Windows Plug-N-Play feature or by using the NEC Meta Installer.

note:

method to install the printer software.

Using Windows Plug-n-Play

Windows Plug-N-Play is a feature of W indows 95 and 98 that automatically recognizes when new hardware is connected to the computer . If the printer is connected to the computer with an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable, Windows will be aware of it and begin asking you for information so it can install the printer software. This procedure will only install the PCL6 printer driver.

note:

canceled out of the Windows Plug-N-Play installation, use the NEC Meta Installer method.

To install a PCL6 driver using Windows Plug-N-Play:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until READY appears on the Operator Panel display.

2. Turn on your computer and while it starts, it will become aware of the new printer connected to it.

3. Follow the instructions displayed on your monitor.

4. If asked to locate any ﬁles, they can be found on the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD in one of the following directories, depending if you are running Windows 95 or 98.

• SS1800\DISKETTE\WIN95\PCL6\DISK1

• SS1800\DISKETTE\WIN98\PCL6\DISK1

Once Step 4 is completed, the NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 printer driver can be used for printing.

NEC recommends using the Meta Installer

If you started your system at an earlier time, then

Using the NEC Meta Installer

The NEC Meta Installer is a program that installs all the printer software without having to use Windows Plug-NPlay. During the install, you can choose which software you want to install.

To install the printer software using the NEC Meta Installer:

1. Turn on your computer and wait until the desktop appears.

2. Turn on the printer and wait until READY appears on the Operator Panel display.

3. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer.

note:

appears on the monitor shortly after the disk is inserted, go to Step 6, if not, go to Step 4.

If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer

4. From the desktop, double-click My Computer to open the My Computer window.

5. Double-click the NEC SS1800 icon to start the installer. As an alternative, right mouse button click on NEC

SS1800 then select Open or Autoplay to start the installer. If neither one of these methods work, doubleclick Setup.exe which is located on the CD.

6. Follow the instructions that appear on your monitor to complete the installation.

note:

NEC 1800 PS Printer Driver when the Select Components

dialog box appears. Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the

SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD

directory to get the PostScript installation ﬁle. Depending on your operating system, navigate to one of the following directories.

• \Ss1800\Win95\Ps

• \Ss1800\Win98\Ps

To install a PostScript printer driver, select

to the appropriate

Installing Additional Software

If you have already added some printer software, you can add the remaining programs at anytime.

To install additional printer software:

1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer.

note:

after the disk is inserted, go to Step 4, if not, go to Step 2.

If the NEC Installer appears on the monitor shortly

2. From the desktop, double-click My Computer to open the My Computer window.

3. Double-click the NEC SS1800 icon to start the installer. As an alternative, right mouse button click on NEC

SS1800 then select Open or Autoplay to start the installer. If neither one of these methods work, doubleclick Setup.exe which is located on the CD.

4. Follow the instructions that appear on your monitor to complete the installation.

note:

NEC 1800 PS Printer Driver when the Select Components

dialog box appears. Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the

SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD

directory to get the PostScript installation ﬁle. Depending on your operating system, navigate to one of the following directories.

• \Ss1800\Win95\Ps

• \Ss1800\Win98\Ps

To install a PostScript printer driver, select

to the appropriate

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Removing Printer Software

Different methods are used for removing the printer drivers and Status Monitor from computers running Windows 95 or

98.

To remove a printer driver:

1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings , then select Printers to open the Printers window.

2. Select the printer driver you want to remove.

3. From the File menu, select Delete , and a conﬁrmation will appear.

4. Click Yes to conﬁrm.

To remove the Status Monitor, PCL6, and PCL5e driver:

1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs , then to NEC SuperScript 1800 , then select NEC SuperScript 1800 Uninstaller and a conﬁrmation message will appear.

2. Click Yes to begin removing the software from your computer.

OFTWARE FOR

Software for computers running Windows NT 4.0 is in the form of three printer drivers: the PCL6, PCL5e, and the Windows PostScript printer driver. All three can be installed from the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD.

NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver because of it’s advanced features. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications. If the PostScript 2 Upgrade Kit has been installed in the printer, use the Windows Postscript driver.

INDOWS

NT 4.0

Installing the Software

Installing a PCL6, PCL5e, or Windows PostScript driver involves inserting the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer and following the instructions displayed on the monitor. During the install, you can choose which driver you want to install.

note:

NEC PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802) must be installed into the printer. See Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” for more information.

To use the Windows PostScript printer driver, the

To install printer software for Windows NT 4.0:

1. Turn on your computer and wait until the desktop appears.

2. Turn on the printer and wait until READY appears on the Operator Panel display.

3. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer.

note:

appears on the monitor shortly after the disk is inserted, go to Step 6, if not, go to Step 4.

4. From the desktop, double-click My Computer to open the My Computer window.

5. Double-click the NEC SS1800 icon to start the installer. As an alternative, right mouse button click on NEC

SS1800 then select Open or Autoplay to start the installer. If neither one of these methods work, doubleclick Setup.exe which is located on the CD.

note:

1800 PS Printer Driver when the Select Components

dialog box appears. Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the

SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD

directory to get the PostScript installation ﬁle. Depending on your operating system, navigate to the following directory:

• \Ss1800\Winnt4\Ps

6. Follow the instructions that appear on your monitor to complete the installation.

If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer

To install a PostScript printer driver, select NEC

to the appropriate

Removing Printer Software

To remove a printer driver from Windows NT 4.0:

1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings , then select Printers to open the Printers window.

2. Select the printer driver you want to remove.

3. From the File menu, select Delete , and a conﬁrmation will appear.

4. Click Yes to conﬁrm.

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OFTWARE FOR

Software for computers running Windows 3.1x is in the form of two printer drivers: the PCL6 and PCL5e printer driver. Both can be installed from the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD.

NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver because of it’s advanced features. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications.

INDOWS

3.1

Installing the Software

Installing a PCL6 and PCL5e driver involves inserting the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer and starting the Setup program located on the CD. Both drivers will be installed simultaneously.

To install printer software for Windows 3.1x:

1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your computer.

2. Open the Program Manager window.

3. From the File menu, select Run to open the Run dialog box.

4. Click Browse to open the Browse dialog box.

5. From the Drives drop-down list, select the item assigned to your CD drive. Once selected, the directories and ﬁles located on the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD will appear.

6. Select Setup.exe , then click OK to return to the Run dialog box.

7. Click OK to begin installing the printer software. When the Select Components dialog box appears, select

the Printer Driver check box then continue to follow the instructions displayed on your monitor to ﬁnish the install.

When the installation is complete, it is not necessary to restart your computer.

Removing the Software

Removing the printer software involves using an uninstaller program to simultaneously remove all the SuperScript 1800 printer software.

To remove the printer software from Windows 3.1x:

1. Open the Program Manager window.

2. Double-click the NEC SuperScript 1800 icon to open the

NEC SuperScript 1800 window.

3. Double-click the NEC SuperScript Uninstaller icon to

begin the removal process.

When the removal is complete, it is not necessary to restart your computer.

OFTWARE FOR THE

This section describes the hardware and software requirements for Macintosh computers, and how to install the printer software.

ACINTOSH

Software Requirements

For Macintosh computers to connect to the printer , they must meet three software requirements:

• The operating system must be Mac OS 7.1 or higher.

• The standard Macintosh LaserWriter printer driver must be installed.

• The NEC SuperScript 1800 PPD must be installed.

Hardware Requirements

Hardware requirements are categorized into requirements for the Macintosh and requirements for the printer.

Macintosh Hardware Requirements

The hardware required by your Macintosh is based on how you plan on connecting it to the printer. The connection can be made by using Apple LocalTalk or by using a network.

• To directly connect to the printer using LocalTalk, your Macintosh must have a LocalTalk port. A LocalTalk cable is then used for connecting the port directly to the printer. The cable is not supplied with the printer, but is available at your local computer hardware store.

• If using a network to connect to the printer, your Macintosh must has a Network Interface Card (NIC) and the appropriate cable to connect the NIC to your network.

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Printer Hardware Requirements

To receive print jobs from a Macintosh computer, the printer must be upgraded so that it can process the PostScript printer language, and also be upgraded to use either a LocalTalk or a network connection.

For detailed information about the following upgrades, see Chapter 8, “Printer Options.” For ordering information, see Chapter 10, “Technical Support.”

OSTSCRIPT LEVEL

2 U

PGRADE

RDER NO

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Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs to printers in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit.

PPLE LOCALTALK INTERFACE UPGRADE

RDER NO

. 1804)

Apple LocalTalk involves connecting the computer and printer directly to each other using a LocalTalk cable. If you plan on using this connection method, the LocalTalk and Serial Interface Upgrade Kit must be installed in the printer.

ETWORK INTERFACE UPGRADE

RDER NO

. 1805)

If you plan on connecting your Macintosh to the printer through a network, the 10/100Base-TX Network Interface Kit must be installed in the printer.

Installing the Software

Software installation involves installing the LaserWriter printer driver and SuperScript 1800 PPD.

Installing the LaserWriter Printer Driver

The LaserWriter printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1 and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for information about installing it.

Installing the SuperScript 1800 PPD

The SuperScript 1800 PPD is installed from the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD.

To install the SuperScript 1800 PPD:

1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your Macintosh and the SS1800 window will appear.

2. Double-click the SuperScript 1800 Installer icon to begin installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on the monitor.

3. From the Apple menu, point to Control Panels then click AppleT alk to open the AppleTalk dialog box.

4. From the Connect Via drop-down list, select Printer Port if connecting with a LocalTalk cable, or select Ethernet if using a network connection.

note:

selecting Printer Port will disconnect communication with the network.

If the computer is connected to a network,

5. From the Apple menu, select Chooser to open the Chooser window.

6. From the left pane of the Chooser window, select LaserWriter and the NEC SuperScript 1800 will appear in the right pane of the window.

7. Click Create to setup the printer . When cr eated, the NEC SuperScript 1800 icon will appear on the desktop.

8. Close the Chooser window.

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CHAPTER 4

PRINTER SOFTWARE

VERVIEW

Your SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD comes with two PCL printer drivers and a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) for creating and sending print jobs to the SuperScript 1800. This chapter describes those printer drivers and the PPD. This chapter divides the printer software based on the operating system used by your computer . Listed below is an outline for this chapter.

• Windows 95 and 98 Operating Systems

• Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems

• Windows 3.1x Operating Systems

• Macintosh Operating Systems Most printing functions are controlled through the Page

Setup and Print dialog boxes, that can be opened from the File menu within a software application.

note:

for a speciﬁc print job, it is better to change them from within the software application. Properties you change from within an application will affect the open document only and not all documents printed afterward.

INDOWS

PERATING SYSTEMS

Listed below is printer software that can be used by computers running Windows 95 or 98 operating systems.

• NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 printer driver

• NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e printer driver

• Windows PostScript printer driver

• SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor

When you need to change the driver properties

AND

note:

of it’s advanced features. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications that require PCL5e support.

Each driver has a properties window where all the controls for the driver are located. When printing a document, the default values can be used, or the values can be adjusted to meet your needs for a speciﬁc print job.

NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver because

Opening the Driver Properties Window

The properties windows for the PCL6, PCL5e, and Windows PostScript printer drivers can be opened from the Printers Folder or an application.

To open the properties window from the Printers Folder:

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Select Settings then Printers to open the Printers window.

3. Select NEC SuperScript 1800 . The drivers will be identiﬁed using PCL6, PCL5e, or PS in their name.

4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.

To open the properties window from inside an application:

1. From the File menu, select Print to open the Print dialog box.

2. Assure that NEC SuperScript 1800 is selected in the Name drop-down list. The drivers will be identiﬁed using PCL6, PCL5e, or PS in their name.

3. Click Properties to open the properties window.

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties

The NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties window contains tabs that divide the PCL6 driver properties into eight categories.

• General

• Details

• Paper

• Graphics

• Finishing

• Printer

• Overlays

• Watermarks The ﬁgures shown below display each tab in the

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 properties window.

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties Window for Windows 95 and 98

General Tab

Finishing Tab Printer Tab Overlays Tab Watermarks Tab

Details Tab Paper Tab Graphics Tab

Click the Help button to start the help system. From the upper right hand corner, click ? then click on a setting for more information. Click Restore Defaults to return the setting values to their default.

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ENERAL PROPERTIES

The general properties provides commands for adjusting the most basic options for the driver and a print job.

Use the Comment text box for creating a description for the printer. The description will be displayed in the Printers window.

A page separater can be selected so that your print job has its own title page and identiﬁes it from other jobs that were sent to the same printer.

A test page can be printed to test the connection from the computer to the printer.

ETAILS PROPERTIES

Use the details properties for managing printer ports and drivers used by your computer. If your computer has more than one port or driver, they can be selected from here.

Timeout and Spool options can also be set from here. Timeout controls how much time should pass before the print job must be resent or cancelled. The spool options control how the job should be sent to the printer—in small pieces, or as a single ﬁle. When sent as a single ﬁle, your computer can focus on other tasks after the job is sent.

APER PROPERTIES

Use the paper properties for setting the basic paper handling options.

RAPHICS PROPERTIES

Use the graphics properties for optimizing the print job for speciﬁc types of graphics and fonts.

Graphic option settings can be used for conﬁguring the driver to process graphics as raster or vector images. Another graphic option can be used for conﬁguring the halftone of the printed graphic.

sheet of paper. In scale mode you can shrink or enlarge the printed image.

RINTER PROPERTIES

There are ﬁve options available from the printer properties.

Printing resolution: A printing resolution of 1200 dpi quality can be selected which uses NEC Sharp Edge Technology (SET).

Printer memory: The printer memory must be set equal to how much memory is installed in the printer.

Error reporting: If printing problems are occurring, error reporting can be selected so a report of the problems will be printed.

Printing to a ﬁle: Saves the print job as a ﬁle. Toner Save Mode: For draft documents this option can

be selected to save on toner usage by printing text as normal and dimming the graphics.

VERLAYS PROPERTIES

The overlays properties is very similar to watermarks. An existing ﬁle can be selected as an overlay to be printed on every page of the print job. For example, an overlay with your company’s trademark in the header and its address in the footer can be used. Overlays can only be used by word processors.

ATERMARKS PROPERTIES

A watermark is text, such as “draft” or “conﬁdential,” that is added to the printed page. Use these properties to apply watermarks to your print job, create new ones, or modify existing ones. A preview area is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page.

PRINTER SOFTWARE WINDOWS 95 AND 98 OPERATING SYSTEMS

INISHING PROPERTIES

The ﬁnishing properties provides options for adjusting the page Layout for your print job.

With layout options the print job can be produced in normal mode or scaled mode. In normal mode you can select how many pages of your document must be printed on a single

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NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties

The NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties window contains tabs that divide the PCL5e driver properties into six categories.

• General

• Details

• Paper

• Printer Quality

• Fonts

• Device Options Figures on the next page display each tab in the

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e properties window.

ENERAL PROPERTIES

Use the Comment text box for creating a description for the printer. The description is displayed in the Printers window.

A page separater can be selected so that your print job has its own title page and identiﬁes it from other jobs that were sent to the printer.

A test page can be printed to test the connection from the computer to the printer.

ETAILS PROPERTIES

Use the details properties for managing printer ports and drivers used by your computer. If your computer has more than one port or driver, they can be selected from here.

APER PROPERTIES

Use the paper properties for selecting how many copies to make, which tray to use for paper, and the orientation of the print.

Use Paper Size to tell the printer what size of paper is loaded in the tray you want to use, and use Paper T ype for telling the printer the type of paper.

RINTER QUALITY PROPERTIES

Use the printer quality properties for adjusting the graphic mode, printer resolution, graphic quality, and grayscale of your print job. Using NEC Sharp Edge Technology, the printer resolution can be set to 1200 dpi quality.

Use Toner Save for saving printer toner by normally printing all text in a print job, but dimming all the graphics.

ONTS PROPERTIES

Fonts can be sent to the printer as TrueType or as Bitmaps.

EVICE OPTIONS PROPERTIES

Use the device options properties for setting the amount of memory installed in the printer, or whether duplex printing must be used

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