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Instruction Manual
C O N T E N T S
I SAFETY & COMFORT ......................2
II INTRODUCTION ...........................5
III FIRST TIME SET-UP ........................7
IV INSTALLING SOFTWARE ..................11
Windows ................................11
Mac OSX ................................13
V ABOUT FOIL PRINTING ..................16
VI-A PRINTING WITH FOILFAST (Windows) ...17
Comp Covers ............................17
Clear Covers .............................21
Foilfast Title Sheets ........................25
VI-B PRINTING WITH FOILFAST (Mac OSX) ...34
Comp Covers ............................34
Clear Covers .............................38
Foilfast Title Sheets ........................42
Information for Your Reference:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
VII ABOUT PRINTING PROPERTIES ..........51
VIII INSTALLING SOFTWARE (Alt.) ...........55
IX TROUBLESHOOTING ......................57
X SPECIFICATIONS ..........................61
XI FCC NOTICE ..............................62
XII WARRANTY ..............................63
Dealer Name:
Dealer Phone:
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SAFETY & COMFORT
Please read through this manual before setting up and using
your printer.
1. Read all of these instructions and save them for future
reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from its power source before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or
table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other cushioned surfaces.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label of the AC adaptor. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
locate this product where the cord will be walked on.
9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure
that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged
into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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SAFETY & COMFORT (continued)
11. Except as explained elsewhere in this guide, do not attempt
to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those
covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those
compartments to service personnel.
12. Unplug this product from its power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
mentioned in the operating instructions, since improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
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SAFETY & COMFORT (continued)
!
In recent years, medical attention on occupational injuries has identified
common, seemingly harmless activities as potential causes of a wide range
of problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress Injuries or Cumulative
Trauma Disorders. It is now recognized that any repetitive motion may
contribute to these health problems. Depending on how it is used, the
prolonged or repetitive use of almost any machine might have a potential
for discomfort or injur y. As a user of this printer, you might also be at risk.
The most commonly accepted causes of this type of disorder are
repeated, forceful actions, usually in an awkward position or posture,
without sufficient rest to allow the body to recover. These repetitive
actions may cause nerves, tendons, ligaments, and other soft body parts
to become irritated and inflamed.
By paying attention to the way you perform your work, and do other
activities, you can identify the behaviors that could put you at risk.
The precautions outlined below are examples you can take to help
reduce the likelihood of developing these problems and work more
comfortably with your new printer. Keep in mind, however, that these are
only suggestions. Comfort is personal and only you may be able to judge
what works best for you.
• Youmayndthatyourbodywillbemostcomfortableandrelaxed
with the printer placed directly in front of you. The printer and your
supplies should be within easy reach —avoid excessive stretching.
• Theprintermaybeusedineitherastandingorseatedposition.
If you are standing, make sure that the work surface height that the
printer is on does not require you to bend over in a way that would
strain your back or arms.
• Ifyouareseated,adjusttheheightofyourchairtoyourtableso
your body is naturally aligned and make sure you have adequate
legroom. Stay relaxed and relatively upright. Don’t force yourself
into an uncomfortable position.
• Donotbendyourwristsunnaturallyduringuse.
• Don’tstayinonepositionfortoolong.Tr ychanginghandsand
varying your posture.
• Takebreaks.Frequentshortbreaksareprobablybetterthanafew
long ones.
Many factors go into creating a comfortable workspace, including proper
placement and adjustment of furniture and equipment. A thorough work
site analysis by a qualified expert is impor tant in order to reduce the risk
of repetitive motion injuries. If you experience pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, stiffness, a burning sensation, swelling, numbness, or weakness in
your wrists, hands, arms or legs, see your physician immediately.
DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. Even if symptoms occur
when you are not using the printer, they can be associated with painful and
sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the ner ves, muscles,
tendons, or other parts of the body. These symptoms could mean that
you are developing a repetitive stress injury that requires prompt medical
attention. For more detailed information, consult your doctor.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Fastback®
Foilfast® P-21x printer. As with all our products, this Foilfast
printer was carefully assembled and tested prior to packing. You
will find it fast and easy to use.
The Foilfast printer lets you print up to seven colors of foil
at one time, all registered accurately. The printer works with
virutally all PC and Mac design programs.
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A Paper Feed Guide
B Paper Support
C Paper Stop
D Paper Feed
E Front Cover Release Button
F Front Cover
G Output Tray
The illustrations on the next two pages will help familiarize you
with the Foilfast printer and its components. Please look them
over carefully before proceeding.
TIP: For best results, use Comp Covers and Clear Covers for
tape-bound documents, and Foilfast Title sheets for Fastback
Hardcover books. These materials will produce the optimal
results with your Foilfast printer.
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II
INTRODUCTION (Cont.)
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A Marking Sticker
B Cartridge Holder Plate
C Carriage
D Print Head
E Release Lever
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A USB port
B Parallel Port
C Power Cord Socket
III
FIRST TIME SETUP
remove tape
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A. What’s Included Inside the Box
Fastback P21x Printer
Printer output tray
Accessory box, which contains:
User’s manual
Printer Installation CD
Sample covers
Power cord
If any of the preceding items are damaged or missing,
contact your dealer immediately.
B. Setting Up Printer
Please remove the tape (three locations) from the printer cover before
going to the next step (Figure 4).
Carefully open the front cover of the printer (Figure 5).
1. Remove the cardboard carriage packing material that is to the left of
the carriage (Figure 6).
2. Press down on the blue paper release lever located to the right of
the carriage. Remove the tape from the metal frame that holds the
small white foam carriage packing material in place and remove the
foam piece (Figure 6).
3. Remove the tape located on the left side of the carriage by gently
grasping the tape and pulling slightly toward the left and forward at
the same time (Figure 7).
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Close the front cover after removing the carriage packing material.
Place the printer on the output tray (Figure 8). Tray may be pushed out
of the way under the printer when the printer is not in use.
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FIRST TIME SET-UP (Cont.)
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C. Connecting USB Cables
1. Make sure that the power to your computer is completely
turned off. If the computer is running, quit all running
applications, shut down the system, and turn off the power.
2. The Type ‘B’ plug END (the smaller, square plug) is inserted
into the USB socket at the rear of the printer.
cardboard insert
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3. The Type ‘A’ plug (the flat rectangular plug) is inserted into
the USB socket on the computer (Figure 8).
NOTE: The placement of the USB port varies from
computer to computer. Please check your original computer
manual to verify the location of the USB plug on your
computer.
D. Installing Foil Cartridges
1. Remove the cardboard insert from the car tridge (Figure 9)
2. Insert a pencil into the side marked “B”. Turn the pencil slowly
to take up any slack in the foil (Figure 10).
3. Open the front cover of the printer (Figure 11).
4. Insert the cartridges.
•Holdthecartridgesothatthesidewiththeletter“B”faces
upward, and the “B” is on the upper right of the cartridge. Hold
the center of the cartridge with your thumb and index finger
(Figure 12).
•Inserttheleftendofthecartridge,whilepushingtheleft
side latch of the cartridge holder slightly to the left with the
cartridge (Figure 13).
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•Pushdowntherightsideofthecartridge.Makesurethatthe
cartridge is securely locked into the holder, and that there is no
slack in the foil (Figure 14).
•Putthesecondcartridgeontopofthecartridgealready
installed. Gently push down the center of the cartridge.
FIRST TIME SET-UP (Cont.)
III
E. Connect Power Cord
Attach the power cord to the printer, and plug into a wall outlet.
(Figure 15)
F. Ready To Go
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Turn the power switch on by pressing the power switch (Figure 16).
Now the machine is ready to install the printing software.
TIP: Power to the printer is completely cut off only when the
cord is unplugged. Place the printer where you can easily unplug it
from the power source. Also, pull the plug and not the cord when
unplugging the printer.
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INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
(Windows)
IV
IMPORTANT: All previously installed Foilfast software
must be removed before installing new Foilfast software.
Please make sure that you have uninstalled all old Foilfast
software before continuing.
1. Turn printer on (Figure 16).
The “Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears (Figure 17).
NOTE: If you did not receive a disk with your printer, you
can obtain the software from the Powis website
(http://www.powis.com/software).
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2. Click on ‘Install from a list of specific location’ and click
‘Next.’
The Hardware Wizard will ask you to locate your installation
software (Figure 18).
3. Click ‘Browse’ and locate your software, or insert you
installation CD into the computer. When you have located
the folder that contains the installation software, the ‘OK’
button will become available. If you are not in a folder or
subdirectory that contains the installation software, the ‘OK’
button will remain grayed-out (Figure 19).
4. Click ‘OK.’
The Hardware Wizard will now show the location of the
software in the window labeled “Include this location in the
search.” Make sure that the box above this selection is checked
(Figure 18).
5. Click ‘Next.”
The program searches for the new software (Figure 20).
6. At this point, a screen warning that that the software you
are about to install has not passed Windows Logo testing
(Figure 21). If this window appears, click ‘Continue Anyway.’
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INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
IV
(Windows—Continued)
The Hardware Wizard should now install the software to your
computer (Figure 22).
7. The Hardware Wizard will notify you when it has finished
installing the printer software (Figure 23). Click ‘Finish.’
Your printer is now ready to use. If, for any reason, your
installation was not successful, remove all components of
the Foilfast software from your computer and try again. See
Troubleshooting for more information or contact Powis Tech
Support.
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INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
(Mac OSX)
IV
Installing the Foilfast P21x on the Mac is a two part process.
First, you must install the printer software, and then use the
Printer Setup Utility to add the Foilfast to the System’s available
printer list.
To access the printer installation software, insert the Software
Installation CD in your CD drive and open the folder titled
“OSX,” or download the software from the Powis website
(http://www.powis.com/software).
A. INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
1. Double click on the the disk image fi le (FoilfastP21.dmg).
This will install an image disk on your desktop.
2. Open the image disk and double click on the fi le titled
“FoilfastP21.pkg” (Figure 25)
The Introduction dialog box appears (Figure 26).
3. Click ‘Continue.’
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The Read Me dialog box appears (Figure 27). You may print or
save this information as a text fi le by clicking the appropriate
buttons.
4. Click ‘Continue.’
The Software License Agreement dialog box appears
(Figure 28). You may print the agreement by clicking the ‘Print’
button, or save it as a text fi le by clicking the ‘Save’ button.
5. Click ‘Continue.’
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INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
IV
(Mac OSX—Continued)
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that you agree with
the terms of the Software License Agreement (Figure 29).
If you do not agree with the terms of the Software License
Agreement, click Disagree’ and exit the installation program.
Otherwise, click ‘Agree.’
A dialog box showing the hard drives that are available for
installation (Figure 30).
6. Click on the drive that you want the printer software
installed on. For best results, always install the printer on the
same drive as your System. The chosen drive appears with a
green arrow. Click ‘Continue.’
The Easy Install dialog box appears (Figure 31).
7. Click ‘Install.’
The software will take a few minutes to install. After it is fi nished
installing, a dialog box will open to indicate that the software
was successfully installed (Figure 32).
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8. Click ‘Close.’
You may now drag the disk image to the Trash to eliminate it.
This fi nishes the software installation, now you must use Printer
Setup Utility to add the Foilfast printer to your computer’s
available printer list.
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INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE
IV
(Mac OSX—Continued)
B. PRINTER SETUP UTILITY
1. Locate the Apple Printer Setup Utility and double-click on it
(Figure 33).
The Available Printer List appears (Figure 34).
NOTE: The default location for the Printer Setup Utility in OSX is the
Utilities folder in Applications.
2. Click the ‘Add’ button.
The list of available printers appears (Figure 35).
3. Locate the Foilfast printer on the list and click ‘Add.’
Your printer is now ready to use. If, for any reason, your installation was
not successful, remove all components of the Foilfast software from your
computer and try again. See Troubleshooting for more information or
contact Powis Tech Support.
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ABOUT FOIL PRINTING
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The Foilfast printer is designed to work with vir tually any
graphics program that you might use on a Mac or a PC. The
printer automatically interprets the colors used in your artwork
and converts them to one of the seven available colors of
foil. Medium grays are interpreted as silver, and light grays are
interpreted as white.
Foilfast foil cartridges are available in seven colors (red, green,
blue, silver, gold, white, and black). You may load up to seven
colors into the Foilfast printer at the same time, or you may load
just a single color.
Additionally, there is a Foil Primer car tridge. The Foil Primer
cartridge is used to print on surfaces that normally would not
accept the foil, such as Clear Cover and Suede Foilfast Title
sheets.
Single Ink (one foil color)
This print mode allows you to print a document in monochrome
using one cartridge. It does not matter which color, or colors,
you use in your artwork, all colors will print in the chosen color.
TIP: If you are printing in gold foil only, you do not need to make
your art yellow. Create your artwork in black. This will make it
easier to read and adjust.
Multiple Inks (2 or more colors)
This print mode allows you to print a document in multiple
colors. The colors you use are automatically assigned to the
closest color space, this includes spot colors such as Pantone
colors. You can use up to seven colors on Comp Cover and six
colors on Clear Cover.
To print with the white foil, you must have some light tone
assigned to an object. If an object is assigned 0% value in all
colors, it will not print with any of the foils, whereas a 1% value
in any color will print as white. We recommend using 1%–5%
black for white values, and 50% black for silver values. 100% black
will print with black foil.
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TIP: Avoid colors that have no foil cartridge equivalent, such as
purple or orange. These may not print in the color you desire.
Undercoat (Foil Primer)
The Undercoat feature of the Foilfast printer is designed to let
you print on surfaces that normally would not accept the foil,
such as Clear Cover and Suede Foilfast Title sheets. Undercoat
uses the Foil Primer cartridge. Unlike the other foil cartridge, the
Foil Primer is listed in the multiple inks menu, but is chosen by
checking the Undercoat button in the Properties dialog box (see
Foilfast printing-Chapter x for more information). Undercoat can
also be assigned when you are using a single color of foil. Some
of the presets in the Properties window are preassigned for
Undercoat Printing
NOTE: If you are using the Foil Primer car tridge to apply and
undercoat to the sheet you are printing, you can only use six
colors at a time.
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PRINTING COMP COVERS WITH
VI-A
THE FOILFAST® PRINTER (Windows)
A. SINGLE COLOR PRINTING
IMPORTANT: The printing procedures for Adobe programs
(Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) are slightly different from the
printing procedures for non-Adobe programs. Because of the
common use of Adobe Illustrator with the Foilfast, both sets of
procedures are given here.
NOTE: When printing in single color mode, the colors that
appear in you artwork do not matter. All artwork will print
in the chosen foil color. If, for instance, you have created your
artwork in black, but you choose red foil to print, all artwork
will appear in red instead of black. If you have used more than
one color in your artwork, all colors will print in the specified
color when single color printing is chosen.
1. Choose Print from File menu.
The main Print dialog box appears (Figure 35).
2. In the Printer Name selection menu, choose the Foilfast
printer and click ‘Properties.’
The Properties dialog box appears (Figure 36). Verify that
“Foilfast Comp Cover-HIGH” is selected in the Media Type box,
and that “Single Ink” is chosen in the Print Mode. For Comp
covers printing in single color Gold foil, the default settings
should need no adjustment. If you are printing in a color other
than Gold, Click on the button next to the desired color under
‘Select Cartridge(s).’ For more information on the choices in this
dialog box, see About Printing Properties, C hapter VII.
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3. Click ‘OK.’
The Print dialog box appears (Figure 35).
4. Verify that the paper size matches the setting in the
Properties dialog box. Adjust the number of copies as
required.
5. Load paper into the paper feed.
NOTE: If you are using Comp cover, you may load up to ten
sheets at a time in the paper feed. Clear Cover and Fastback
Title sheets should be loaded one at a time to avoid jamming.
6. Click ‘Print.’
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PRINTING COMP COVERS WITH
VI-A
THE FOILFAST® PRINTER (Windows)
B. SINGLE COLOR PRINTING (Adobe)
NOTE: When printing in single color mode, the colors that
appear in you artwork do not matter. All artwork will print
in the chosen foil color. If, for instance, you have created your
artwork in black, but you choose red foil to print, all artwork
will appear in red instead of black.
1. Choose Print from File menu.
The main Print dialog box appears (Figure 37).
2. Choose the Foilfast Printer in Printer selection menu and
click ‘Setup.’
A warning appears asking if you want to continue or return to
the Print dialog box (Figure 38).
3. Click ‘Continue.’
The Print Setup dialog box appears (Figure 39).
4. Click ‘Preferences.’
The Print Preferences dialog box appears (Figure 40). Verify that
“Foilfast Comp Cover-HIGH” is selected in the Media Type box,
and that “Single Ink” is chosen in the Print Mode. For Comp
covers printing in single color Gold foil, the default settings
should need no adjustment. If you are printing in a color other
than Gold, Click on the button next to the desired color under
‘Select Cartridge(s).’ For more information on the choices in this
dialog box, see About Printing Properties, C hapter VII.
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5. Click ‘OK.’
The Print Setup dialog box appears (Figure 39).
6. Click ‘Print.’
The Print dialog box appears (Figure 37).
7. Verify that the paper size matches the setting in the Printing
Preferences dialog box. Adjust the number of copies as
required.
8. Load paper into the paper feed.
NOTE: If you are using Comp cover, you may load up to ten
sheets at a time in the paper feed. Clear Cover and Fastback
Title sheets should be loaded one at a time to avoid jamming.
9. Click ‘Print.’
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THE FOILFAST® PRINTER (Windows)
C. MULTIPLE COLOR PRINTING
1. Choose Print from File menu.
The main Print dialog box appears (Figure 41).
2. In the Printer Name selection menu, choose the Foilfast
printer and click ‘Properties.’
The Print Properties dialog box appears (Figure 42). Verify that
“Foilfast Comp Cover-HIGH” is selected in the Media Type box.
3. Select “Multiple Colors” in the Print Mode.
4. Click on the buttons next to the desired colors under
‘Select Cartridge(s)’ (Figure 42).
5. Click ‘OK.’
The Print dialog box appears (Figure 41).
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6. Verify that the paper size matches the setting in the Printing
Preferences dialog box. Adjust the number of copies as
required.
7. Load paper into the paper feed.
NOTE: If you are using Comp cover, you may load up to ten
sheets at a time in the paper feed. Clear Cover and Fastback
Title sheets should be loaded one at a time to avoid jamming.
8. Click ‘Print.’
For more information on the choices in the Properties dialog
box, see About Printing Properties, C hapter VII.
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