NEC SuperScript 1800N User Guide

S U P E R S C R I P T 1 8 0 0

USER’S GUIDE

July, 1999

808-878290-012A

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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

OVERVIEW

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® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98, and Windows NT® 4.0. Macintosh System 7.x and 8.x are supported with the optional 10/100Base-TX network interface card (NIC), or the Apple® LocalTalk® and serial interface card. These networking features allow users or workgroups on a TCP/IP, Novell® Netware®, DLC/LLC, or Apple EtherTalk® network 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.

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

Printer Options

You can add these options to increase productivity and performance.

•500-sheet/40-envelope 2nd Cassette

•Industry standard 72-pin SIMM’s

•PostScript® Level 2 Upgrade Kit

•Apple® LocalTalk® and Serial Upgrade Kit

•IrDA and Serial Interface Upgrade Kit

•10/100Base-TX internal Network Interface Card

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

NEC

SuperScirpt

1800

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: The SuperScript 1800 with a network interface 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.

SUPERSCRIPT 1800 FEATURES

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

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 Short Edge lets you have the 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.

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Watermarks

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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 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.

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 reconﬁgure network settings. Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel,” provides instructions for using the printer’s Operator Panel.

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.)

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SuperScript 1800

	Menu
GO	Item
Continue	Item
Select/Cancel	Value
	Value

note: The LCD message display tilts up for easy viewing.

INTRODUCTION

SuperScript 1800 Features

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CHAPTER 2

GETTING STARTED

OVERVIEW

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

•Selecting a location and unpacking

•Checking printer contents and identifying printer parts

•Installing the standard 500-sheet Cassette and the Toner Cartridge

•Loading the 500-sheet Cassette

•Connecting the printer to your computer or network

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

•Protect the printer from dampness or spills.

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

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.

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

SELECTING A LOCATION

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

12”

Keep printer vents unobstructed

12”

For more details on printer

20”	dimensions see Appendix A,

“Printer Specifications.”

UNPACKING

Follow these steps to safely unpack the printer.

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

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).

1800

Hand Grip

		The back of the printer should
		be facing you when you lift it!
	note: Do not discard the box and	This printer weighs about
	note: Do not discard the box and	36 lbs.
	packing material.
C	D	E
		E

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CHECKING 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

		0
	0
8
1

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

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

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Power Cord

note: Save the box and packing material.

Checking Printer Contents

IDENTIFYING 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.

ReferredtoasTray1intheprinterdriverandOperator Panel.

•500-sheet Cassette —standard input tray. Referred to as

Tray 2 in the printer driver or Operator Panel.

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

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.

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.

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Important Printer Parts

FRONT VIEW

Top Cover

Multipurpose Tray (Tray 1)

Power Button

500-sheet Cassette (Tray 2)

Paper Level Indicator

BACK VIEW

Interface Panel

Paper Sensor	TOP INTERNAL VIEW
Paper Sensor
Output Tray
	Transfer Roller

Toner Cartridge

Area

Operator Panel

Laser Brush

Top Cover

Release Button

Hand Grip

BACK INTERNAL VIEW

Duplex Unit

Back Cover

Side Vent

Back Vent

Back Label

Power Cord

Connector

Fuser Unit

STARTED GETTING

Identifying Printer Parts

INSTALLING 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).

A B

D E

note: Please shake the Toner Cartridge thoroughly to loosen and distribute the toner inside, which may have settled during storage.

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).

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LOADING THE 500-SHEET CASSETTE

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.

A B

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

D E

Lever

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.

Back Paper Guide

Print-side down

STARTED GETTING

Loading The 500-sheet Cassette

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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CONNECTING 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: If you are running Windows 95 or 98 on your 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.

STARTED GETTING

			Connecting the Printer Locally	13

CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A

NETWORK

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: If you are running Windows 95 or 98 on your 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.

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CHAPTER 3

INSTALLING

THE SOFTWARE

OVERVIEW

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

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 95 & 98

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: To use the Windows PostScript printer driver, the 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.

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: NEC recommends using the Meta Installer method to install the printer software.

Using Windows Plug-n-Play

Windows Plug-N-Play is a feature of Windows 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: If you started your system at an earlier time, then 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.

Using the NEC Meta Installer

The NEC Meta Installer is a program that installs all the printer software without having to use Windows Plug-N- Play. 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: If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer 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.

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

note: To install a PostScript printer driver, select

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 to the appropriate 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

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: If the NEC Installer appears on the monitor shortly after the disk is inserted, go to Step 4, if not, go to Step 2.

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: To install a PostScript printer driver, select

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 to the appropriate 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

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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.

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0

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.

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

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: If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer 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: To install a PostScript printer driver, select 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 to the appropriate 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.

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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Software for Windows NT 4.0

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 3.1X

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.

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.

SOFTWARE FOR THE MACINTOSH

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

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.”

POSTSCRIPT LEVEL 2 UPGRADE (ORDER NO. 1802)

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.

APPLE LOCALTALK INTERFACE UPGRADE (ORDER 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.

NETWORK INTERFACE UPGRADE (ORDER 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 SuperScript1800Installer icon to begin
	installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on
	the monitor.
3.	From the Apple menu, point to Control Panels then click
	AppleTalk 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: If the computer is connected to a network, selecting Printer Port will disconnect communication with the 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 created, the NEC SuperScript 1800 icon will appear on the desktop.

8.Close the Chooser window.

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CHAPTER 4

PRINTER SOFTWARE

OVERVIEW

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: When you need to change the driver properties 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.

WINDOWS 95 AND 98

OPERATING 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

note: NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver because 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.

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

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties Window for Windows 95 and 98

•Graphics

•Finishing

•Printer

•Overlays

•Watermarks

The ﬁgures shown below display each tab in the NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 properties window.

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.

General Tab

Details Tab

Paper Tab

Graphics Tab

Finishing Tab

Printer Tab

Overlays Tab

Watermarks Tab

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GENERAL 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.

DETAILS 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.

PAPER PROPERTIES

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

GRAPHICS 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.

FINISHING 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

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

PRINTER 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.

OVERLAYS 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.

WATERMARKS 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.

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Windows 95 and 98 Operating Systems

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.

GENERAL 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.

DETAILS 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.

PAPER 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 Type for telling the printer the type of paper.

PRINTER 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.

FONTS PROPERTIES

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

DEVICE 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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NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties Window for Windows 95 and 98

General Tab

Details Tab

Paper Tab

Printer Quality Tab

Fonts Tab

Device Options Tab

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Windows 95 and 98 Operating Systems

Windows 95 and 98 PostScript Properties

note: To use the Windows PostScript driver the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit must be installed in the printer.

The Windows PostScript properties window contains eight tabs that divide the properties into eight categories.

•General

•Details

•Paper

•Graphics

•Fonts

•Device Options

•PostScript

•Sharing

Figures on the next page display each tab in the Windows PostScript properties window.

GENERAL 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 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.

DETAILS 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 settings can also be set from here. Timeout controls how much time should pass before the print job must be resent or cancelled. The spool settings 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.

PAPER PROPERTIES

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

SHARING PROPERTIES

If your computer is connected to the printer using a local connect, and if it also connected to a network, use the sharing properties to let other computers on the network use the printer.

GRAPHICS PROPERTIES

Use the graphics properties for optimizing the print job for speciﬁc types of illustrations. Resolution, halftoning and scaling options are available from here.

FONTS PROPERTIES

Use the fonts properties for adjusting how fonts must be used in the print job. Options for True Type and PostScript fonts are available.

DEVICE OPTIONS PROPERTIES

Use the device options properties for telling the driver what options have been installed in the printer. For example, the optional 500-sheet Cassette and amount of memory (DRAM in the form of SIMMs).

POSTSCRIPT PROPERTIES

Use the PostScript properties for selecting how the basic properties for a PostScript print job must be managed. Properties such as output format and error reports for a print job can be conﬁgured. Although PostScript timeout controls are available, they are not recognized by the printer.

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Windows 95 and 98 PostScript Properties Window

General Tab

Details Tab

Paper Tab

Graphics Tab

Fonts Tab

Device Options Tab

PostScript Tab

Sharing Tab

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Windows 95 and 98 Operating Systems

The SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor

The SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor is an option that can be installed during or after the installation of any driver for computers running the Windows 95 and 98 operating systems. It communicates with the printer to determine the state of the connection, print job, and whether paper must be added. The Status Monitor cannot be used to monitor printers connected to a network.

For information about installing the SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Software.”

Opening the Status Monitor

The Status Monitor can be opened at any time.

To open the Status Monitor From the Windows Start button:

1.Click the Windows Start button.

2.Point to Programs then NEC SuperScript 1800 .

3.Click Status Monitor and the Status Monitor will appear.

SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor for Windows 95 and 98

Current State Tab

Preferences Tab

The ﬁgures shown below display each tab in the SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor window.

While the Status Monitor is running, its icon can be seen in the status area of the Windows Task Bar.

Status Monitor icon

If the Status Monitor is hidden behind a window, click the icon and the monitor will appear.

About Tab

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Status Monitor Window

The Status Monitor has a Current State tab, Preferences tab, About tab, and a status bar for displaying information.

The Current State tab displays information, in a visual way, about the connection between the computer and printer, and the status of the printer.

The Preferences tab contains options for displaying the Status Monitor.

The About tab displays what version of the Status Monitor is installed and how to contact NEC.

WINDOWS NT 4.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Listed below is printer software for computers running the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

•NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 printer driver

•NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e printer driver

•Windows PostScript printer driver

NEC recommends using the PCL6 driver. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications. If the PostScript 2 Upgrade Kit has been installed in the printer, use the Windows PostScript driver.

Opening the Driver Properties Window

The properties window for the PCL6, PCL5e, or Windows PostScript driver can be opened from the Windows Start button, a word processor, spreadsheet, drawing, or other software application.

Driver properties that are opened from the Printers window are known as general properties, and affect all applications. Driver properties opened from an application, known as Document Defaults, affect only the open document.

To open the general properties window:

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 from the pop-up menu select Properties to open the properties window.

To open the document default properties window:

1.Start the software application.

2.Open the document (ﬁle) you want to print.

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

4. Assure that NEC SuperScript 1800 is selected in the Name drop-down list.

5. Click Properties to open the properties window.

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Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems

PCL6 Printer Driver

There are two PCL6 property windows for computers running the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

•The NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties window

•The NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Default window

The PCL6 Properties window contains driver properties that are used by all software applications on your computer. It can be opened from the Windows NT 4.0 Printers window.

The PCL6 Default window can only be opened from inside a software application. The default properties only affect the open document within the software application.

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties Window

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

•General

•Ports

•Scheduling

•Sharing

•Security

•Printer

Figures shown on the next page display each tab in the NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties window.

GENERAL 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 between the computer and the printer.

PORTS PROPERTIES

Use the ports properties for setting and conﬁguring the port on your computer that the printer. uses

SCHEDULING PROPERTIES

Use the scheduling properties for setting a time when the computer will process the print job.

Spool settings can also be set from here. The spool settings 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.

SHARING PROPERTIES

If your Windows NT 4.0 computer is connected to a network, these properties can be set so that the printer can be used by computers connected to the same the network. This will only work if the printer is directly connected to your computer.

SECURITY PROPERTIES

If sharing has been activated, use the security properties for controlling access to the printer.

PRINTER PROPERTIES

Use printer properties for setting the printing resolution for the print job, setting the amount of memory installed in the printer, for generating error reports if there are printing problems, or for creating a ﬁle out of the print job.

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NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Properties Window for Windows NT 4.0

General Tab

Ports Tab

Scheduling Tab

Sharing Tab

Security Tab

Printer Tab

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Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Default Window

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

•Printer

•Overlays

•Watermarks

•Paper

•Graphics

•Finishing

Driver properties in the PCL6 Default window can only be adjusted from inside a software application and only affect a document opened by that application.

Figures shown on the next page display each tab in the NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Default window.

PRINTER PROPERTIES

Use printer properties for setting the printing resolution, the amount of memory is installed in the printer, for generating error reports if there are printing problems, or for printing the print job as a ﬁle.

OVERLAYS 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 created. Overlays can only be used by word processors.

WATERMARKS 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 for viewing how the watermark will appear on the page.

PAPER PROPERTIES

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

GRAPHICS PROPERTIES

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

Graphic properties provides options for conﬁguring the use of True Type Fonts in a print job. Also, Sharp Edge Technology (SET) can be selected for increasing the resolution quality by smoothing the printed edges of each character.

The speciﬁc weight or type of paper (media) can be selected, for example, thick, thin, or transparency.

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

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NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL6 Default Window for Windows NT 4.0

Printer Tab

Overlays Tab

Watermarks Tab

Paper Tab

Graphics Tab

Finishing Tab

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PCL5e Printer Driver

There are two PCL5e property windows for computers running the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

•NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties window

•NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Document Default Properties window

The PCL5e Properties window contains driver properties that are used by all software applications on your computer. It can be opened from the Windows NT 4.0 Printers window.

The PCL5e Document Default Properties window can only be opened from inside a software application. The default properties only affect the open document within the software application.

NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties Window

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

•General

•Ports

•Scheduling

•Sharing

•Security

•Device Settings

Figures shown on the next page display each tab in the NEC SuperScript 1800 PCL5e Properties window.

GENERAL 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 printer.

A test page can be printed to test the connection between the

computer and the printer.

PORTS PROPERTIES

Use the ports properties for setting and conﬁguring the port on your computer that the printer uses.

SCHEDULING PROPERTIES

Use the scheduling properties for setting a time when the computer will process the print job.

SHARING PROPERTIES

SECURITY PROPERTIES

If sharing has been activated, use the security properties for controlling access to the printer.

DEVICE SETTINGS PROPERTIES

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