Tektronix 380 User Manual

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User Manual

Phaser

380

Color Printer

First printing October 1997 070-9662-01

Copyright

Tektronix, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Tektronix, Inc.

The method of printing employed by a Tektronix Phaser

380 Color Printer is covered by U. S. Patent No. 5,372,852. Purchase of a Tektronix Phaser 380 Color Printer provides a purchaser with a license under claims 1, 3, 20, and 22 of the '852 patent, but not a license under other claims of that patent, which cover methods of printing using inks having speciÞc properties. Use of solid-ink sticks Ñ manufactured by any other party and having these speciÞc properties Ñ with a Tektronix Phaser 380 Color Printer is not licensed.

Tektronix

, Phaser

, ColorStix

, and Made for Each Other

are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

TekColorª, PhaserShareª, PhaserPrintªand PhaserLinkª are trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

IntelliSelectª is a trademark, and Adobe Adobe Wood Type

, Blackoak

, Carta

, PostScript

, Tekton

, Adobe

and Poetica

Caslon, Adobe Garamond

are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems

, Lithos

, Trajan

Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Adobe Brilliantª Screens technology is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

Apple, Macintosh, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks, and QuickDraw is a trademark of Apple Computer Incorporated.

Timesª, Helveticaª, and Palatinoª are trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.

ITC Avant Guard Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.

Kaufmann, Americana and Park Avenue are registered trademarks of Kingsley/ATF Type Corporation.

Barmeno is a trademark and Formata is a registered trademark of H. Berthold AG.

Windows

Novell

UNIX

is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

NetWare

is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open

is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Company Ltd.

is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation.

PCL

PANTONE

Colors generated by the Phaser 380 Color Printer are four- and/or three-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identiÞed solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for accurate colors.

PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on these products when driven by qualiÞed Pantone-licensed software packages. Contact Pantone, Inc. for a current list of qualiÞed licensees. © Pantone, Inc., 1988.

All trademarks noted herein are either the property of Tektronix, Inc., Pantone, Inc., or their respective companies.

Phaser

Tektronix warrants that the Phaser 380 printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product on-site without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under the one year on-site product warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix or its authorized representative of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Tektronix or its authorized representative will provide such service at the CustomerÕs site, if required, without charge during the warranty period, if the service is performed within the United States or outside the United States if the product is located in a normal on-site service area. Outside the U.S., a description of the normal on-site service area can be obtained from the Local Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor.

The maintenance tray in this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment or six (6) months where longer periods are required by law. If this product proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. This 90 day warranty applies only to maintenance trays returned to the designated Tektronix depot. For trays returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where trays may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty:

380 Warranty

a. to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to

install, repair or service the product;

b. to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;

c. to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;

d. to repair a product that has been modiÞed or integrated with other products when the effect of such

modiÞcation or integration increases the time or difÞculty of servicing the product;

e. to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at

the frequency and as prescribed in the user manual; or

f. to repair this product after the limit of its duty cycle of 10,000 pages per month has been reached; all

service thereafter shall be billed on a time and material basis.

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Users safety summary

Terms in manual:

Power source:

conductor and ground. Use only the speciÞed power cord and connector. Refer to a qualiÞed service technician for changes to the cord or connector.

Operation of product:

product. Do not operate without the covers and panels properly installed. Do not operate in an atmosphere of explosive gases.

Safety instructions: Terms on product:

Care of product:

power cord or plug is frayed or otherwise damaged, if you spill anything into the case, if product is exposed to any excess moisture, if product is dropped or damaged, if you suspect that the product needs servicing or repair, and whenever you clean the product.

Ground the product:

necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a properly grounded outlet.

CAUTION Conditions that can result in damage to the product. WARNING Conditions that can result in personal injury or loss of life.

Do not apply more than 250 volts RMS between the supply conductors or between either supply

Avoid electric shock by contacting a qualiÞed service technician to replace fuses inside the

WARNING Turning the power off using the On/Off switch does not de-energize the

printer. You must remove the power cord to disconnect the printer from the mains. Keep the power cord accessible for removal in case of an emergency.

Read all installation instructions carefully before you plug the product into a power source.

CAUTION A personal injury hazard exists that may not be apparent. For example, a

panel may cover the hazardous area. Also applies to a hazard to property including the product itself.

DANGER A personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign.

Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug, not the cord. Disconnect the power plug if the

Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into grounded AC outlets only. If

Symbols as marked on product:

DANGER high voltage:

Protective ground (earth) terminal:

Use caution. Refer to the manual(s) for information:

WARNING:

can cause an electrical shock. Electrical product may be hazardous if misused.

If the product loses the ground connection, usage of knobs and controls (and other conductive parts)

Contents

1 Introduction

Overview 1-1 Information roadmap 1-4

User Manual 1-4 Diskettes 1-4 CD-ROM 1-4 World Wide Web 1-4

2 Getting Set Up

At a glance 2-1 Setting up the printer 2-2

What you get with your printer 2-2 Optional accessories 2-4 Touring the printer 2-6 Registering the printer 2-7 Removing the packing material 2-7 Installing the optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly 2-8 Installing the maintenance tray 2-11 Loading ink sticks 2-13 Choosing media tray configurations 2-14

Standard media tray 2-14 Optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly 2-14

Loading media trays 2-15

Loading paper in the upper and lower trays 2-16 Loading transparencies in the media tray 2-18

Connecting the printer 2-20

Printer ports 2-20 PhaserShare network and serial connections 2-22

Installing PhaserShareª network cards 2-22 Parallel connection 2-23 SCSI peripheral devices 2-24

Selecting a SCSI hard disk 2-24 Turning on the printer 2-25

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Unlocking the transit restraint 2-26 As the printer warms up 2-27

Turning off the Startup Page 2-27 Front panel controls 2-27 Accessing the front panel menu 2-28

Selecting a language for the front panel 2-29 Help Pages overview 2-30

Printing Help Pages from the front panel 2-30

PC/Windows software 2-31

Installer overview 2-31 Installing printer software for Window 95 2-32 Installing printer software for Windows NT 4.0 2-34 Installing printer software for Windows NT 3.51 2-38 Installing printer software for Windows 3.1 2-42

Macintosh software 2-46

Installer overview 2-46 Deciding which driver to install 2-46 Using the Macintosh Installer 2-47 Setting up the Phaser 380 printer driver 2-48 Setting up the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver 2-48 Setting up the Phaser 380 GX driver 2-50

Workstation software 2-53

PhaserPrintª software for UNIX 2-52 Downloadable printer utility files 2-52

3 Printing Basics

Overview 3-1 Printing from a PC 3-2

Using Windows printer drivers 3-2 Using the printerÕs front panel 3-2 Using the AdobePS 4 and Microsoft drivers with Windows 95 3-4 Using the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1 3-6

If you are using PC/NFS 3-9 Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1 3-10

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Using the Windows NT 3.51 PostScript driver 3-12 Using the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver 3-12 Printing from DOS 3-15

Printing from a Macintosh 3-16

Using Macintosh printer drivers 3-16 Using the printerÕs front panel 3-16 Using the Phaser 380 printer driver 3-18 Using the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver 3-18 Using the Phaser 380 GX driver 3-19

Printing from a workstation 3-20

Overview 3-20 UNIX workstations 3-20 VMS workstations 3-21

Printing from specific applications 3-22

General hints and tips 3-22 Applications tips 3-22

QuarkXPress 3-22 Adobe Photoshop 3-23 Pantone 3-23

Other applications 3-23 Selecting print features 3-24 Print quality modes 3-26

Print speed 3-26 Color corrections 3-27 All about media 3-28

Media sizes 3-29

Media weight 3-32

Margins and image area 3-33

Paper and ink handling tips 3-34 Media trays 3-35

Standard tray 3-35

Lower paper tray 3-37

Establishing a default media tray (optional) 3-37 Printing on letterhead 3-38

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Printing transparencies 3-39

Transparency quality tips 3-40 Manual-feed printing 3-41 Duplex printing 3-44 Printer languages: PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5 3-45 Fonts 3-46

Resident typefaces (PostScript) 3-46

PrinterÕs Extended Features option 3-47

4 Printing: Beyond the Basics

Working with color 4-2

General guidelines 4-2

TekColor corrections Ñ making the best selection 4-3

Deciding which color correction to use 4-4

Color correction descriptions 4-6

Turning off all color corrections 4-6 Printing the brightest colors and a truer blue 4-6 Simulating display screen colors 4-6 Closely match printing press colors 4-7 Printing in gray scale 4-8 Using the printerÕs current color defaults 4-8

Special considerations 4-9

If your Phaser 380 printer is shared on a network 4-9 Application color corrections 4-9

If you are using an unsupported driver 4-9 Printing and using the color sampler charts 4-10 Methods of printing PANTONE Colors 4-11

Printer-specific PANTONE Colors 4-11 PANTONE Colors from swatch books 4-12

Using the Quick Collate option 4-13

Quick Collate and the Check Print option 4-14 Previewing with Check Print 4-15 Using Image Smoothing 4-17 Printing the Color Control Strip 4-18

Phaser 380 Color Printer

5 Caring for Your Printer

Overview 5-1 Adding ink 5-2

Ink handling tips 5-3 Emptying the waste liner (A) 5-4 Replacing the maintenance tray (B) 5-7 Replacing the media tray separator pad 5-10 Cleaning the printer 5-13

Cleaning pages 5-13

Cleaning supplies 5-14

Reordering cleaning kit supplies 5-14 Using isopropyl alcohol 5-15 Identifying cleaning procedures 5-16 Cleaning for light stripes: printhead 5-17 Cleaning for upper tray jams: media pick roller 5-20

Cleaning the upper pick roller manually 5-24 Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed rollers 5-28 Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper pick roller 5-34

Cleaning the lower paper-pick roller manually 5-38 Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper-feed rollers 5-39 Cleaning for ink smears and transfix problems: internal paper path 5-41 Cleaning for ink smears: paper-exit path 5-43 Cleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional) 5-49

Moving your printer 5-53

Waiting 30 minutes before moving 5-53 Removing the maintenance tray (B) 5-54 Locking the transit restraint 5-55 Changing line voltage 5-56

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6 Troubleshooting

If you need help 6-1 Receiving email update notices 6-2 Using the automated fax systems 6-3 Front panel messages 6-4 Problems and solutions 6-8 All about media jams 6-17

Locating jammed media 6-18 Removing jammed media 6-19

If your file doesnÕt print 6-21

General things to check for 6-21

Macintosh users 6-21 Windows users (general) 6-22 Windows 3.1 users 6-22

Windows 95 users 6-22 If you are using PC/NFS 6-23 If you canÕt print from Windows to an LPT port 6-23

Windows 3.1 6-23

Windows 95 6-24 Check the printerÕs language mode 6-25

PostScript printing errors 6-26

Using a PostScript error handler 6-27 Fixing timeout problems in Windows 6-28

Windows timeout: From Windows 3.1 6-28

Windows timeout: From Windows 95 6-28

Windows timeout: From DOS (and Windows 3.1) 6-29

PrinterÕs timeout 6-29

Printed colors are not what you expected 6-31

In general 6-31 Printing PANTONE Colors 6-32 Blue colors look too purple 6-32 Using the Tektronix halftone screens 6-33

Macintosh users 6-33

PC and workstation users 6-34

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Selecting page sizes in Windows applications 6-35

Windows 3.1 6-35

Windows 95 6-36 Fonts printing incorrectly from Windows 6-37 Sharing the printer on a network 6-38

Driver, utility files, and front panel interactions 6-38 If the LaserWriter Utility does not work 6-39

7 Using the Front Panel

Front panel overview 7-1

Front panel indicators 7-1 Front panel buttons 7-2 Two-line display 7-3 Enabling and disabling the front panel menu 7-4 Front panel menu map 7-5

Printer Help Pages 7-6

Menu Map 7-6 Configuration Page 7-6 Startup Page 7-6 Demonstration Page 7-7

RGB and CMYK Color Samplers 7-7 Printer standby modes 7-8 Selecting the cleaning page source 7-9

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8 Supplies, Accessories, and Expanding Your Printer

Tektronix supplies: the mark of quality 8-1 Customizing your printer 8-1 Ordering printer supplies 8-2

Interface cables and adapters 8-3 Extended Features upgrade 8-4 Lower Paper Tray Assembly (recommended) 8-5 Printer Station (recommended) 8-5 Media tray 8-5 Memory upgrade 8-6 Font upgrade 8-6 600 x 300 dpi upgrade 8-6 PhaserShare network cards (recommended) 8-7

Benefits of networking the printer 8-7 Phaser Copystation 8-8 SCSI hard disk 8-8 PhaserPrint for UNIX software 8-9 PhaserSym 8-9

9 Regulatory Information and Specifications

Declaration of conformity 9-1 Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

regulatory standards 9-2 FCC Class B warning (for 115 VAC equipment) 9-2 Material Safety Data Sheets 9-3

MSDS for ColorStix ink sticks 9-4

MSDS for silicone oil 9-6 Specifications 9-8 Safety and emissions 9-9

Index

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Chapter

Overview

Introduction

The Tektronix Phaser technology. Solid ink-jet refers to the melting of the solid inks inside the printer which then resolidify quickly as the image is transferred onto paper. The ink hardens so rapidly that it does not have time to bleed into the paper, so the printed colors remain brilliant and well-deÞned.

With a fast print speed, low cost per copy, support for a wide range of paper sizes and weights, Tabloid/A3 full-page bleeds and manual-feed duplex capability, the printer is well suited to graphic arts environments.

From its universal media tray, the Phaser 380 printer produces laser-quality color prints on transparency, peel-off label media, and paper up to 117 g/m (80 lbs.). The media tray recognizes seven sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid Maximum (for Tabloid/A3 full-page bleeds) and supports printing of custom media sizes from 184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to

13.1 in.) wide to 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.5 to 18.55 in.) long.

380 Color Printer uses TektronixÕ solid ink-jet

Using the printerÕs manual-feed capability, you can print on envelopes and non-glossy cover stock up to 181 g/m supports printing of custom media sizes from 92.2 to 332.5 mm (3.63 to

13.1 in.) wide to 152.4 to 471.2 mm (6 to 18.55 in.) long.

For transparency printing, Tektronix offers specially formulated Letter-, A4and Tabloid Maximum-size transparencies to provide enhanced ink adhesion, durability and superior print quality.

(100 lbs.). The manual feed slot also

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Conﬁgurations.

300 x 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution color printing, 16 Mbytes of memory and a total of 39 fonts. Adding the Extended Features option increases print resolution and print performance, making it jobs. The Extended Features option adds 600 x 300 dpi resolution printing, 32 Mbytes of memory (48 Mbytes total), print collation, Check Print, job pipelining, Copystation software support and a total of 69 fonts. Additional memory improves the printerÕs performance by ofßoading your computer faster, improving processing speeds, allowing job pipelining, and providing storage for more downloadable fonts.

Options and Accessories.

accessories to expand its capabilities. A Lower Paper Tray Assembly increases the printerÕs paper printing capacity by 250 sheets. Having the optional lower tray allows printing on both paper (lower tray) and transparency media (upper tray) or different media sizes without changing the media in the tray. Network options make the printer a fast, sharable printing resource. A Printer Station, designed speciÞcally to support the weight of a Phaser 380 printer and Lower Paper Tray Assembly, features hinged doors, a removable drawer and lockable caster wheels. The Printer Station raises the printer to a comfortable operating height while providing a convenient location to store the printerÕs media supplies and consumable components.

In its standard conÞguration, the printer provides

the choice for demanding print

The printer can be upgraded with a variety of

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Network printing.

UNIX and VMS workstations, making it a resource that can be shared across mixed platforms. Simultaneously active interface ports with automatic port and protocol sensing and switching make the printer accessible in mixed network environments. In addition to its standard bidirectional parallel port, optional PhaserShare network interface cards provide Ethernet, Token Ring or LocalTalk/serial connectivity.

Language support.

applications, since the printer incorporates AdobeÕs PostScript Level 2 software. The printer also accepts Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HP-GL) Þles and monochrome PCL5 (Printer Command Language) Þles. The printer can automatically switch between all three supported languages: PostScript, HP-GL, and PCL5.

Phaser 380 Color Printer

The printer works with PCs, Macintosh computers, and

You can make color prints from a variety of software

Introduction

Font support.

The printer accepts Adobe Type 1 and Type 3 downloadable fonts, TrueType fonts, PCL5, and a variety of user-deÞned fonts. To extend font capacity, additional PostScript fonts can be downloaded to the printerÕs memory or can be stored on a SCSI-connected external hard disk.

Color corrections.

TekColor

Correction provides several user-selectable

color correction modes that let you optimize your color prints.

Print quality modes.

The printer provides three print-quality modes that let

you balance print requirements between speed and quality.

■

Fast Color mode for good print quality.

■

Standard mode for better print quality.

■

*Enhanced (600 x 300) dpi mode for the best text and image quality.

Requires the printerÕs Extended Features option.

PhaserLink software printer control and information access.

PhaserLinkª software provides a breakthrough in printer control and information access. Rather than use vendor-proprietary, printer-speciÞc, and platform-speciÞc management utilities, PhaserLink software provides these functions using HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol, the basis for World Wide Web browsers). PhaserLink software lets you use a standard web browser to view printer status, control printer conÞguration, and link to online documentation via the World Wide Web.

Note

To use PhaserLink software, the printer must be connected to a network running TCP/IP. Refer to the

Cards and Software System Administrator Manual

PhaserShare Network

for

complete details.

Easy to use and maintain.

Designed for the graphic arts environment, the printer is fast and easy to use. When the printer is low on ink, you just drop in Tektronix ColorStix

solid-ink sticks and continue printing. Each ColorStix solid-ink stick has a unique color and shape to simplify loading. The printer produces consistently accurate and vibrant prints without the need for user calibration.

To order ColorStix solid-ink sticks, transparencies, paper, or other supplies, refer to the supplies information sheet that is shipped with the printer and contact your local dealer or, in the United States and Canada, call Tektronix at

1-800-835-6100 .

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Introduction

Information roadmap

Tektronix provides information on the Phaser 380 printer in several ways:

User Manual

The Phaser 380 Color Printer User Manual (this manual) includes information on setting up and using the printer:

Hardware and software set up

■

Selecting print features in a driver

■

Caring for your printer

■

Maintaining print quality and troubleshooting problems

■

Diskettes

The printerÕs diskettes contain printer drivers, printer description Þles, color sampler charts, and utility Þles.

CD-ROM

The printerÕs CD-ROM contains the same Þles as the printerÕs diskettes and the contents of this user manual, as well as supplemental information, in HTML and Adobe refer to the Index at the back of this manual.

For instructions on installing and using the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF Þles, refer to the

Acrobat

README Þles on the CD-ROM.

(PDF) formats. For a list of CD-ROM topics,

W orld Wide Web

If you have access to the Internet, you can view documentation topics and answers to Frequently Asked Questions available at TektronixÕ web site:

http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html

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Chapter

At a glance

Getting Set Up

Installation of your printer involves these tasks:

Setting up the printer (page 2-2). Putting all the pieces together: unpacking the printer and accessories, installing the optional equipment such as the Lower Paper Tray Assembly, Printer Station and Phaser Copystation, loading the media tray(s), loading ink sticks, and installing the maintenance tray.

Note

For instructions on installing a SCSI hard disk for font storage and/or print collation, refer to the CD-ROM that came with your printer.

Connecting the power and interface cables (page 2-20).

Selecting a language for the front panel (page 2-29).

Installing printer driver software on your computer (page 2-31). Using the Printer Software diskettes or the printerÕs CD-ROM to install software Ð for example, drivers, PostScript Printer Description (PPD) Þles and utility Þles Ð on a Macintosh, or a PC running Windows 95, Windows 3.1, or Windows NT.

Caution

To ensure proper printer operation, install the printer on a ßat surface having no more than 2 degrees of tilt. This is approximately equivalent to lifting one side of the printer 16 mm (0.625 in.) off a level surface.

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Setting up the printer

What you get with your printer

The printer and its basic accessories are shipped in a single box. If you ordered an optional PhaserShareª network card, Lower Paper Tray Assembly, Printer Station, or Phaser Copystation, each is shipped separately.

The following items are shipped with the printer:

Quick-Start Installation guide

Phaser 380 printer ColorStix¨ ink starter pack

Paper tray (universal)

Power cord

Parallel cable adapter

Maintenance tray

Cleaning kit

Warranty registration card

Phaser 380 Color Printer User Manual

10.

Phaser 380 Color Printer Quick Reference Guide

11.

Tektronix Phaser 380 printer transparencies

12.

Supplies information sheet

13.

Phaser 380 printer driver software (CD-ROMs and diskettes)

14.

Optional: Two-pack of each color ColorStix ink sticks

See ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 for additional information on interface cables and adapters.

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Cleaning

Kit

Warranty

Registration

Supplies

Information

User

Manual

Transparencies

Quick-Start

Installation

Phaser

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ColorStix

Ink

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380 Printers

Black: 016-1540-00

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Ink

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ColorStix

Ink

Phaser

380 Printers

Cyan: 016-1541-00

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Cyan: 016-1541-00

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ColorStix

Ink

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Magenta: 016-1542-00

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Ink

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380 Printers

Yellow

: 016-1543-00

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Ink

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380 Printers

Yellow: 016-1543-00

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Optional accessories

When you order one of the printerÕs optional accessories, each is shipped separately.

1. PhaserShare™ network card (recommended).

network interface card provides Ethernet, Token Ring or LocalTalk/serial connectivity to PCs, Macintosh computers, and UNIX and VMS workstations.

2. Lower Paper Tray Assembly (recommended).

capacity (paper only), the Lower Paper Tray Assembly adds dual-tray printing capability to your printer. This is especially useful if you commonly print on different sizes or types of media. For example, you might want to print on transparencies, letterhead, label media or Tabloid Maximum-size media from the upper tray and use the lower tray for printing on an alternate size of paper, such as Letter-size.

3. Printer Station (recommended).

safely support the weight of the Phaser 380 color printer (100 kg/220 lbs.) and the printerÕs Lower Paper Tray Assembly (36.8 kg /81 lbs.). Adding a Printer Station to the printer raises it to a comfortable operating height, while providing a convenient location to store the printerÕs supplies. The Printer Station features hinged doors, a removable drawer, and lockable caster wheels.

4. Phaser Copystation.

walk-up color copying capability to the printer. Its front panel controls the number of copies and selects among color, gray scale and black-and-white copying modes. You can choose to make copies reduced to 25% or enlarged to 200% of the originalÕs size, and you can adjust copies for color balance and lightness.

The Phaser Copystation adds easy-to-use,

The Printer Station is designed to

A PhaserShare

With a 250-sheet

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5. SCSI disk for fonts and collation.

disk is available for use with the printerÕs SCSI port to increase font storage space and allow print job collation (Extended Features option required). The Quick Collate feature performs document collation in the printer, which is faster than the collation feature that exists in some applications.

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A Tektronix-approved SCSI hard

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Phaser CopyStation

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Touring the printer

Use the following illustration to familiarize yourself with the printer.

10.

11.

Front-cover release

Front-panel menu display and buttons

Exit cover

Exit-cover release button

Ink-loading bins (under top cover)

Top-cover release

On/Off switch and access to I/O ports

Transit restraint lock

Media tray

Front cover

Maintenance tray (consumable item)

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Registering the printer

The printer is shipped with a warranty registration card.

Find the registration card that is appropriate for you (U. S. or international versions).

Fill out the registration card and mail it.

By registering your printer with Tektronix, you are validating the product warranty and you are ensuring that you will be sent information about upgrades, services, and accessories as they becomes available.

Removing the packing material

Remove the packing materials and plastic bag surrounding the printer. The Phaser 380 Color Printer Quick Reference Guide contains detailed illustrations that show unpacking procedures.

Getting Set Up

Note

Save all boxes and packing material in case you need to ship the printer later.

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Installing the optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly

A Lower Paper Tray Assembly for paper printing is available as an option. Use Tektronix order number Z380LTA.

Caution

The Lower Paper Tray Assembly uses a universal tray with a capacity of 250 sheets of paper. The lower tray does not support printing of transparencies. The Transparency/Paper switch on the side of the media tray is ignored when the universal tray is installed in the Lower Paper Tray Assembly.

Warning

To avoid damage, let the printer cool down for at least 45 minutes before you begin installing a Lower Paper Tray Assembly. This provides sufÞcient time for the melted ink to solidify.

The printer is not permanently attached to the Lower Paper Tray Assembly. When moving the printer, Þrst disconnect it from the Lower Paper Tray Assembly and then move each unit separately. Moving the printer incorrectly may cause damage or personal injury.

The printer weighs about 100 kg (220 lbs.). Do not attempt to lift the printer without the assistance of others. Always use the four pull-out handles located under each corner of the printer when moving it.

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Install the Lower Paper Tray Assembly using these steps:

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Remove the paper tray from the Lower Paper Tray Assembly.

Note

To ensure proper printer operation, install the printer and Lower Paper Tray Assembly on a ßat surface having no more than 2 degrees of tilt. This is approximately equivalent to lifting one side of the printer 16 mm (0.625 in.) off a level surface. The operating location must be capable of safely supporting approximately 136 kg (300 lbs.). To support this weight, the Printer Station is recommended for use with the printer and Lower Paper Tray Assembly.

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Place the printer on top of the Lower Paper Tray Assembly.

Make sure that the left and right alignment pins Þt in the holes in the base of the printer.

Plug the Lower Paper Tray Assembly cable into the printer.

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Installing the maintenance tray

The printer is shipped with a maintenance tray that must be installed before printing is possible. The front panel displays a message indicating when the maintenance tray is low, allowing you to make a limited number of prints before the tray is depleted. To avoid printing delays, always keep an extra maintenance tray available. When you reorder a replacement maintenance tray for the printer, use Tektronix order number 436-0303-00.

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Note

There is a 20-minute warm-up period required after installing a new maintenance tray. As the printer initializes, it cycles the new maintenance tray to prepare it for use. Noises during the warm-up period are normal and are not an indication of a problem.

Open the front cover.

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Open the maintenance tray shipping box and remove the maintenance tray. Refer to ÒReplacing the media tray separator padÓ on page 5-10 for directions on using the replacement separator pad included with each maintenance tray.

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Remove the packing materials from the maintenance tray. Retain the plastic bag for disposal of the used maintenance tray.

Install the maintenance tray by sliding it into the printer. To prevent jams at the media tray, be sure to push the maintenance tray into the printer until both sides latch Þrmly into place.

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Close the front cover. After a short delay, the maintenance tray begins an initialization process. You will hear a series of

ÒclickingÓ start-up noises that are normal and are not an indication of problems with the printer.

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If you move or ship the printer, be sure to remove the maintenance tray to protect the printer from damage. Refer to ÒMoving your printerÓ on page 5-53 for more information on moving and shipping the printer.

Loading ink sticks

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The printerÕs standard accessories include a box containing one of each color Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks: magenta, cyan, yellow and black. YouÕll need to load the box of ink sticks during printer set up. To ensure that your printer is always available for use, immediately reorder and maintain a stock of each color ink stick. Refer to ÒOrdering printer suppliesÓ on page 8-2 for ordering information.

Caution

Tektronix Phaser 380 ColorStix ink is formulated speciÞcally for use with the Phaser 380 printer. To avoid damaging the printhead, only use Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks.

Open the top cover. A color-coded label inside the top cover corresponds to the color of each ink-loading bin.

Drop the appropriate color Phaser 380 ColorStix ink sticks into each ink-loading bin. Ink sticks are uniquely shaped to Þt into the correct ink-loading bin. Add up to three ink sticks for each color.

After loading the colored ink sticks, close the top cover.

Note

To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink economy, leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends.

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Choosing media tray conﬁgurations

Standard media tray

Use the adjustable, 250-sheet media tray shipped with your printer for paper, letterhead, label stock, and transparency print jobs. A media selector switch located on the side of the media tray selects between paper and transparency printing. Depending on the switch setting, the printer changes the ink density to match the type of media used (paper or transparency).

Note

If you often print on transparencies or specialty papers, you can save time and effort by purchasing a Lower Paper Tray Assembly. Having a lower tray lets you quickly switch between printing on paper and transparencies by simply making a selection in the printer driver. There is no need to load and unload media from the tray when changing between different types or sizes of media.

Printing with the media selector switch incorrectly set to Paper

(for transparency print jobs) or Transparency (for paper print

jobs) will result in lower-quality prints.

Optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly

For maximum ßexibility, youÕll want to add the optional 250-sheet Lower Paper Tray Assembly to supplement the standard media tray. The lower paper tray is convenient when you want to print on two different types, weights or sizes of media. For example, you could load Tabloid-size Cover paper in the upper tray and load Tektronix Tabloid Maximum-size Bond paper in the lower tray. With dual-tray capability, you can make printer driver selections that specify a print job by its paper size or by tray position (upper or lower) without the need to leave your computer to switch trays. Refer to ÒEstablishing a default media tray (optional)Ó on page 3-37 for information on selecting between the upper and lower tray as the default printing tray.

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Use the Lower Paper Tray Assembly only for paper print jobs. The

Lower Paper Tray Assembly ignores the Transparency position of

the media selector switch on the side of the lower paper tray.

Loading media trays

The universal tray shipped with the printer recognizes seven media sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tektronix Tabloid Maximum. Tray-fed printing of custom media sizes ranging from 184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to 13.09 in.) wide to 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.55 to 18.55 in.) long are also supported. The printerÕs media tray accepts bond, book and cover paper ranging from 60 to 117 g/m

The optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly uses the same tray as the printerÕs media tray. The lower paper tray also accepts bond, book and cover paper ranging from 60 to 117 g/m lower paper tray is not supported.

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(16 to 80 lbs.).

(16 to 80 lbs.). Transparency printing from the

Note

The printer is designed to handle a wide variety of paper sizes, weights and textures. However, you may Þnd that some types of paper, for example heavy-weight, coated Tabloid Maximum stock, require manual feeding for best operation.

For more information about media types, refer to ÒAll about mediaÓ on page 3-28. For more information about printing on other types of media, refer to ÒManual-feed printingÓ on page 3-41.

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Loading paper in the upper and lower trays

Note

The Lower Paper Tray Assembly accepts paper media only; it

should not be used for printing transparencies or label stock.

Prior to loading paper in a tray, fan the paper to release sheets that are stuck together.

Load up to 250 sheets of paper in the media tray. A label on the inside of the paper tray provides a Þll line to indicate the trayÕs maximum capacity.

Note

Some thinner grades of paper may curl and cause media

feeding problems. Always load curled paper concave-

side down.

Pressing both blue tabs at the same time, adjust the side and end stops to Þt snugly against the loaded paper.

Set the media selector switch on the side of the tray in the upper position for Paper.

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Insert the media tray into the printer.

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Loading transparencies in the media tray

Prior to loading transparencies in the upper media tray, fan the transparencies to release sheets that are stuck together. Always handle transparencies by the edges and with both hands to avoid Þngerprints and creases, which can result in poor print quality.

Load up to 100 transparency sheets in the upper media tray. A label on the inside of the paper tray provides a Þll line to indicate the trayÕs maximum capacity.

Note

If you are using Tektronix transparency media, you must position

the transparency notch in the back, right corner of the tray. Jams

will occur if transparencies are incorrectly loaded.

Pressing both blue tabs at the same time, adjust the side and end stops to Þt snugly against the loaded transparencies.

Set the media selector switch on the side of the tray in the lower position for Transparency.

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Insert the media tray into the printer.

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Connecting the printer

Printer ports

The printer is shipped with parallel and SCSI port connectors available on the rear panel. In addition, the printer can support one optional PhaserShareª network card.

Note

See ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 about ordering

cables for connecting the printer.

All ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. The printer accepts print jobs on a Þrst-come, Þrst-served basis.

Service

Only

PhaserShare™ Ethernet® Card

SCSI Disk

Parallel

Service2Reset

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Make all printer connections before you turn on the printer.

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PhaserShare card port (optional)

The printer accepts one of the following:

■ PhaserShare Ethernet card supporting TCP/IP, Novell NetWare,

EtherTalk, Telnet and FTP protocols.

■ PhaserShare Token Ring card supporting TCP/IP, Novell NetWare,

TokenTalk, Telnet and FTP protocols.

■ PhaserShare LocalTalk/Serial card.

The PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual contains all the information necessary for conÞguring and

using the optional network interfaces. Refer to ÒPhaserShare network cards (recommended)Ó on page 8-7 for ordering information.

Parallel port (standard)

The parallel port is a standard IEEE 1284 high-density port. The adapter that is included with the printer may be used with low-density parallel cables if an appropriate high-density cable is not available.

SCSI port (standard)

The SCSI port is used only for connecting an external SCSI hard disk or for connecting the Phaser Copystation. Refer to ÒSCSI peripheral devicesÓ on page 2-24 for more information on the SCSI port. Refer to ÒPhaser CopystationÓ on page 8-8 for more information on the Phaser Copystation.

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PhaserShare network and serial connections

Optional PhaserShare cards provide Ethernet, Token Ring, or LocalTalk/Serial connections for the printer. PhaserShare network cards offer high performance and ßexible workgroup connectivity. All data input ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. Print jobs are processed on a Þrst-come, Þrst-served basis.

PhaserShare cards can be purchased initially with the printer or later as a separate upgrade kit. For ordering information, refer to ÒPhaserShare network cards (recommended)Ó on page 8-7.

Installing PhaserShare™ network cards

The PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual contains detailed information on installing, conÞguring and using the optional network interfaces.

Caution

Observe static electricity precautions when installing a PhaserShare network card.

Power down the printer. Do not unplug the printer; this preserves a ground path to dissipate static charges. Unpack the network card.

Note

The Token Ring Network Card requires jumpers to be properly

positioned on the network card to support the speed of the network.

Remove the network card cover plate from the rear panel of the printer. Slide the network card into the card slot and Þrmly push it into place. Secure the card in place with its thumbscrews.

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Connect the appropriate network interface cable to one end of the network cardÕs connectors.

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Parallel connection

The printer supports a standard (uni-directional) parallel port. The parallel port can also be set for bi-directional communications using downloadable utility Þles or from your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for instructions on using utility Þles to control the parallel port. The CD-ROM and the PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual also covers other topics such as disabling timeouts, bi-directional status reporting and the parallel port pinout.

When connecting the printer to your computerÕs parallel port, you have two options:

■ Use the Tektronix parallel cable adapter (order number

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013-0299-00) included with the printer and a standard PC-printer cable (36-pin low-density Centronics connector to 25-pin DSUB connector). The adapter converts the standard cable from a low-density parallel connector to the high-density parallel connector required for the printer.

■ Obtain an optional parallel cable from Tektronix (order number

012-1468-00). This cable features a 36-pin high-density parallel connector for the printer and a 25-pin DSUB connector for the computer.

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SCSI peripheral devices

The SCSI port is used for connecting these optional peripheral devices:

■

Phaser Copystation

To set up the Phaser Copystation and to connect it to your printer, refer to the Phaser Copystation User Manual. Refer to ÒPhaser CopystationÓ on page 8-8 for ordering information.

■

External SCSI hard disk

■ Provides storage for additional downloadable PostScript fonts. You

■ Allows for collation of print jobs on Phaser 380 printers with the

can connect one or more SCSI external hard disks to the printer for additional font storage. When you download a PostScript font to an external disk, the font remains there until you remove it.

Extended Features option. Refer to ÒUsing the Quick Collate optionÓ on page 4-13 for more information.

Refer to ÒSCSI hard diskÓ on page 8-8 for ordering information. Refer to ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 for information on ordering SCSI cables. Refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on connecting SCSI hard disks.

Selecting a SCSI hard disk

■ For font storage. The Phaser 380 printer can use most SCSI hard

disks that support the full SCSI command set. Also, most SCSI hard disks that work with an Apple LaserWriter will work with a Phaser 380 printer. Contact your computer or Tektronix printer dealer for more information. Tektronix offers a 1.2 Gigabyte SCSI hard disk for font storage (order number Z350DSK).

■ For printer collation. To the use the collation feature available with

the printerÕs Extended Features option, youÕll need to obtain a SCSI hard disk with up to 2 Gigabytes of storage capacity. Tektronix offers a SCSI hard disk (order number Z350DSK) specially optimized for use with Tektronix printers.

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Turning on the printer

After you have connected the interface cables, you are ready to connect the power cord and turn on the printer. If you need to turn the printer off, wait until the display shows Ready or the printerÕs name before powering it down.

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Caution

To avoid damaging the printer, make sure that the power switch is in the off position before connecting the power cord.

If you move the printer to a location that requires a different type of power cord, refer to ÒChanging line voltageÓ on page 5-56 for more information.

Plug the power cord into the printer and into a grounded outlet capable of supplying a minimum of 15 Amps at 115 VAC.

Turn on the printer.

Note

To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink economy, leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends. The printer automatically switches into a standby mode to reduce power consumption during periods of infrequent use.

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Unlocking the transit restraint

Caution

To avoid damaging the printer, always turn the printer power on and off using the rear panel On/Off switch. Turn the printer power on before unlocking the transit restraint.

Turn the printer power on using the rear-panel On/Off switch.

The transit restraint lock is located on the right side of the printer. Insert a wide ßat-blade screwdriver or large coin into the lock slot.

While pushing inward with slight pressure, turn the lock button counterclockwise until it springs out ßush with the side of the printer.

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If you move or ship the printer, be sure to lock the transit restraint to protect the printhead from damage. Refer to ÒMoving your printerÓ on page 5-53 for more information.

As the printer warms up

The Þrst time you turn your printer on, it will take about 20 minutes to warm up. The printerÕs front panel displays a percentage value to indicate its progress. The warm-up cycle is complete when the front panel displays 100%.

As the printer initializes, you will hear a series of start-up noises that are normal and are not an indication of problems with the printer. During warm-up, the printer outputs a cleaning page as part of its initialization. The printer is available for printing when it displays Ready or the printerÕs name.

Turning off the Startup Page

After the printer has warmed up, it automatically prints a Startup Page. If you want to turn off the Startup Page, you can do so through the front panel. Refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the front panel. You can also control the Startup Page through a utility Þle provided on the printerÕs CD-ROM, or through your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the CD-ROM or the PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual, respectively, for information on utility Þles and web browsers.

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Front panel controls

When you Þrst turn on the printer, the Power and Error indicators on the front panel are lighted. The printer takes about 20 minutes to completely warm up. During the warm-up cycle, the

Power indicator ßashes, and the front panel displays a series of ÒWarming

upÓ messages.

Error indicator goes out, the

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Status messages, such as Warming Up, appear on the top line of the display. Button labels, such as Info, Clean and Menu, appear on the lower line of the display. Button labels identify a function for the corresponding button located under the label. For example, to access other menus, press the button located under the word Menu.

Exit

Accessing the front panel menu

With default settings, you access the front panel menu by pressing the Menu button. System administrators may choose to limit access to front panel menus, requiring users to know a two-button combination to gain full access to menus. Refer to ÒEnabling and disabling the front panel menuÓ on page 7-4 for more information.

Ready Info Clean Menu

Power

Error

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Selecting a language for the front panel

Messages that appear in the front panel window are in English by default. To change the language to Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese, follow these steps.

When the printer is on and Ready or the printerÕs name appears, press the Menu button. The printer displays the Þrst selection in the menu:

Help Pages <---- ----> Menu

Using the left (<----) or right (---->) arrow buttons, scroll through the selections until the following message appears:

Language <---- ----> Menu

Press the Menu button to access language selections. The printer displays the following message:

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Language:English* <---- ----> OK

where the asterisk (*) indicates the currently selected language.

Using the left or right arrow buttons, scroll through the language selections until you reach the appropriate setting.

Press the OK button to conÞrm your language selection.

Return to the top level of the menu by pressing the Exit button until the printer displays the Ready message.

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Help Pages overview

The printer has several Help Pages that you can print to learn more about the printerÕs operation and conÞguration. Refer to ÒPrinter Help PagesÓ on page 7-6 for a detailed list of available Help Pages. You can print the Help Pages from the front panel; refer to the instructions below. You can also print Help Pages using your World Wide Web browser; refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User Manual for information.

Printing Help Pages from the front panel

After setting up the printer, you may want to print Help Pages to check that the printer is operating correctly. A general description of printing Help Pages from the front panel is described in the following steps. For detailed steps on printing speciÞc Help Pages, refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM.

When the printer is on and the Ready message or the printerÕs name appears, press the Menu button. The printer displays the following message:

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Press the Menu button to access the Help Pages. The printer displays the following message:

Using the left (<----) or right (---->) arrow buttons, scroll through these selections: Menu Map, Configuration Page,

Startup Page, Demonstration Page, RGB Color Sampler, and CMYK Color Sampler.

Press the Print button to print the displayed page(s).

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Help Pages <---- ----> Menu

Menu Map <---- ----> Print

PC/Windows software

Installer overview

The Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM and diskettes include an installer application that automatically installs the printerÕs software onto your computerÕs hard disk. You can select a standard installation (Easy Install), or select individual items (Custom Install) from the CD-ROM or diskettes.

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Note

You may wish to make a note of the following information and refer to it during the on-screen installation procedure.

See the following topics for information on installing software for your computer system:

■ ÒInstalling printer software for Window 95Ó on page 2-32

■ ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 4.0Ó on page 2-34

■ ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 3.51Ó on page 2-38

ATM software is available on a separate CD-ROM included with the printerÕs Extended Features option. See ÒFont upgradeÓ on page 8-6 for more information on fonts.

What is your printerÕs conÞguration? Look on the printerÕs Startup Page:

Extended Features: No Phaser 380 - Base version

Extended Features: Yes Phaser 380 - Extended version

To which port is your printer connected?

■ ÒInstalling printer software for Windows 3.1Ó on page 2-42

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Installing printer software for Window 95

Note

If you are installing from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more

than one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all of

the printerÕs diskettes handy during the installation, and insert

each diskette when you are prompted by the installation program.

Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your computer.

Click the Start icon in the taskbar, and select Run.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and click OK.

Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.

In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.

Easy Installation Custom Installation

The following ﬁles are copied to your hard disk:

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the f ollo wing options:

■ Drivers/PPDs

(installs driver ﬁles and printer description ﬁles)

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

2. Click Next.

3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the

following options:

■ Printer Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for selecting printer features)

■ Network Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for using the printer on a network)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.

4. Click Next.

5. Files are copied to your hard disk.

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The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for

completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Add Printer Wizard program is automatically launched.

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Note

10.

11.

12.

13.

The setup instructions remain visible while the Add Printer Wizard is running. If you click on the instructions dialog box, press the <Alt><Esc> keys to see the Add Printer Wizard again.

In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next in the opening dialog box.

Select your printerÕs connection, either Local Printer or Network Printer, and click Next.

In the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box, click Have Disk.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, and click OK.

Select your printer, and click Next:

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)

If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.

Select the port or network queue your printer is connected to, and click Next.

Enter a name for the printer, and select the Phaser 380 as the default printer if desired, and click Next.

14.

Decide if you want to print a test page, Yes or No, and click Finish.

15.

In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.

16.

You may see a Restart Windows dialog box if the system needs to update some Þles. Decide if you want to restart now or later, and click OK.

Note

See the ÒAdobe PostScript Printer Driver User GuideÓ on the printerÕs CD-ROM (USERGUIDE.PDF) for detailed information on the AdobePS 4 driver.

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Installing printer software for Windows NT 4.0

If you are installing software from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more than one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all printer diskettes handy during the installation, and insert each diskette when you are prompted by the installation program.

Note

If you are going to be using a printer on a network, refer to your

Windows NT manual for instructions on installing network

software (either Services for Macintosh (AppleTalk) or TCP/IP

print services (for TCP/IP; lpr print services).

Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your computer.

Click the Start icon in the taskbar, and select Run.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and click OK.

Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.

In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.

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Easy Installation Custom Installation

The following ﬁles are copied to your hard disk:

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the f ollo wing options:

■ Drivers/PPDs

(installs driver ﬁles and printer description ﬁles)

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

2. Click Next.

3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the

following options:

■ Printer Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for selecting printer features)

■ Network Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for using the printer on a network)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.

4. Click Next.

5. Files are copied to your hard disk.

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The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Add Printer Wizard program is automatically launched.

Note

The setup instructions remain visible while the Add Printer

Wizard is running. If you click on the instructions dialog box,

press the <Alt><Esc> keys to see the Add Printer Wizard again.

In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next in the opening dialog box.

Select printer management, either My computer or Network printer server, and click Next.

Select a local printer port, or follow these instructions for a network port:

LPR port (for TCP/IP) setup instructions AppleTalk port setup instructions

1. Click the Add Port button.

2. In the Printer Ports dialog box, under Available Printer Ports, select LPR Port.

3. Click the New Port button; the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box appears.

4. For Name or address of host providing lpd,

type your printer’s IP address (or Host name if known to the network).

Note: The printer’s IP address may be available on the printer’s Conﬁguration Page. If not, ask your network administrator.

5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, type in one of the following (use

uppercase letters):

■ PS for PostScript

■ AUTO for automatic selection

6. Click OK.

7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, clic k the Close button to return to the Add Printer Wizard.

8. Click Next and continue with Step 10 below.

1. Click the Add Port button.

2. In the Printer Ports dialog box, under Available Printer Ports, select AppleTalk Printing Devices.

3. Click the New Port button.

4. Under AppleTalk Printing Devices, double-click on the

appropriate zone (if there are multiple AppleTalk zones).

5. Select your Tektronix printer and click OK.

6. At the prompt:

Printing Device?

Note: Clicking Yes hides the printer from regular Macintosh users, forcing them to use NT Server as a spooler, as long as NT Server allows sharing of this printer.

7. Click OK.

8. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click the Close button to return to the Add Printer Wizard.

9. Click Next and continue with Step 10 below.

Do you want to capture this AppleTalk

, click No.

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10.

In the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box, click Have Disk.

11.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, and click OK.

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Select your printer, and click Next:

12.

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)

If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.

13.

Enter a name for the printer, and select the Phaser 380 as the default printer if desired, and click Next.

14.

Decide if you want to share the printer, Shared or Not shared, and click Next.

If you are installing drivers for platforms other than Windows NT

4.0, for example Windows 95, a message appears during the installation procedure asking for the location of printer Þles. If you see this message, at the prompt, type in the CD-ROM drive followed by \PPDS95NT.DVR, and click OK. Files are copied to your hard disk.

If you are installing drivers for Windows NT 3.51 for platforms other than i386, click Browse to locate the appropriate subdirectory under \PPDS95NT.DVR\WINNT351 on the printer's CD-ROM.

15.

Decide if you want to print a test page, Yes or No, and click Finish.

16.

In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.

17.

You may see a Restart Windows dialog box if the system needs to update some Þles. Decide if you want to restart now or later, and click OK.

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Installing printer software for Windows NT 3.51

Note

If you are going to be using a printer on a network, refer to your Windows NT manual for instructions on installing network software (either Services for Macintosh (AppleTalk) or TCP/IP print services (for TCP/IP; lpr print services).

Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your computer.

From the File menu, select Run.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and click OK.

Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.

In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.

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Easy Install Custom Install

The following ﬁles are copied to your hard disk:

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the f ollo wing options:

■ Drivers/PPDs

(installs driver ﬁles and printer description ﬁles)

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop

(installs an application-speciﬁc plug-in, if the application is found)

2. Click Next.

3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the

following options:

■ Printer Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for selecting printer features)

■ Network Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for using the printer on a network)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.

4. Click Next.

5. Files are copied to your hard disk.

Getting Set Up

The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Print Manager opens automatically.

Note

The setup instructions remain visible while the Print Manager is running. If you click on the InstructionÕs dialog box, press the <Alt><Tab> keys to see the Print Manager again.

From the Printer menu, select Create Printer.

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Getting Set Up

In the Create Printer dialog box, under Driver, select Other; the Install Driver dialog box appears.

Type in the drive for the printerÕs CD-ROM or diskette, for example D: and click OK.

10.

In the Select Driver dialog box, under Printer Driver, select your Phaser 380 printer, and click OK:

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)

If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check the printerÕs startup page for Extended Features: Yes or No.

11.

In the Create Printer dialog box, select a local printer port, or follow the instructions below for a network port:

LPR port (for TCP/IP) setup instructions AppleTalk port setup instructions

1. In the Print Destinations dialog box, under A vailable Print Monitors, select LPR Port and click OK; the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box appears.

2. For Name or address of server providing lpd, type

your printer’s IP address (or Host name if known to the network).

Note: The printer’s IP address may be available on the printer’s Conﬁguration Page. If not, ask your network administrator.

3. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, type in one of the following (use uppercase letters):

■ PS or PostScript

■ AUTO for automatic selection

4. Click OK.

5. Continue with the instructions in Step 12.

1. In the Print Destinations dialog box, under A vailable Print Monitors, select AppleTalk Printing Devices.

2. Click OK.

3. In the Available AppleTalk Printing Devices dialog

box, double-click on the appropriate zone (if there are multiple AppleTalk zones).

4. Select your Tektronix printer and click OK.

5. At the prompt:

AppleTalk Printing Device?

Note: Clicking Yes hides the printer from regular Macintosh users, forcing them to use NT Server as a spooler, as long as NT Server allows sharing of this printer.

6. In the Printer Properties dialog box, click OK.

7. Continue with the instructions in Step 12.

Do you want to capture this

, click No.

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Select options in the PostScript Printer Setup dialog box, and

12.

click OK.

Note: Enabling the Use Printer Halftoning option is recommended.

13.

In the Print Manager, from the Printer menu, select Exit.

14.

In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.

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Getting Set Up

Installing printer software for Windows 3.1

Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your computer.

From the File menu, select Run.

Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and click OK.

Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.

In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.

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Easy Installation Custom Installation

The following ﬁles are copied to your hard disk:

■ Tektronix Printer Driver

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the f ollo wing options:

■ Drivers/PPDs

(installs driver ﬁles and printer description ﬁles)

■ QuarkXPress PDF

(installs an application-speciﬁc printer description ﬁle, if the application is found)

2. Click Next.

3. If you selected Drivers/PPDs in the previous window, the Custom Install: Select Drivers dialog box appears. Select one of the f ollowing drivers and click Next:

■ Adobe Printer Driver for Windows 3.1

■ Tektronix Printer Driver for Windows 3.1

Note: The Tektronix Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 must be installed in the Windows directory (default Destination Directory). Do not change the Destination Directory when installing the Tektronix driver unless you are installing the driver on a network and you know the location of the Windows directory on the network drive.

4. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the following options:

■ Printer Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for selecting printer features)

■ Network Utilities

(installs utility ﬁles for using the printer on a network)

■ Samplers

(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.

5. Click Next.

6. Files are copied to your hard disk.

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Getting Set Up

Select your printer type and click Next:

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Base version (printerÕs standard

conÞguration)

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended version (Extended Features

option)

If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.

The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for completing the printer software setup; click Next.

In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.

Continue with the setup instructions depending on the driver you selected in the installer.

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Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1: Setup instructions

If you selected Easy Installation, or if you selected the Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1 in the Custom

Installation, continue with the following instructions:

1. Open the Windows Control Panel.

2. Open the Printers dialog box.

3. Under Installed Printers, select your Phaser 380 printer, click Connect:

■ Phaser 380 (TekColor) Ext

(Extended Features option)

■ Phaser 380 (TekColor)

(standard printer conﬁguration)

4. Select the printer’s port, click OK.

Getting Set Up

AdobePS 3 Driver for Windows 3.1: Setup instructions

If you selected the AdobePS 3 Driver for Windows 3.1 in the Custom Installation, continue with the following instructions:

1. In the Adobe installer, click Read or Skip in the README.WRI dialog box to start the installation.

2. Click Continue in the PostScript Printer Driver Setup

dialog box. Files are copied to your computer.

3. Click the Restart Windows button in the dialog box that appears.

4. After Windows restarts, the Install PostScript Printer from PPD dialog box opens. Select your printer in the list and click Install:

■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended

(Extended Features option)

■ Tektronix Phaser 380

(standard printer conﬁguration)

5. Click OK in the next dialog box.

6. Click Close in the Install PostScript Printer from PPD

dialog box.

7. Click OK in the information dialog box.

8. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers.

9. In the Printers dialog box, select the printer you just installed, and click Connect.

10. In the Connect dialog box, select the port the printer is connected to, and click OK.

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Getting Set Up

Macintosh software

Installer overview

The Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM and diskettes include an installer application that automatically installs the printerÕs software onto your Macintosh hard disk. You can select a standard installation (Easy Install), or select individual items (Custom Install) from the CD-ROM or diskettes.

Note

ATM software is available on a separate CD-ROM included with the printerÕs Extended Features option. See ÒFont upgradeÓ on page 8-6 for more information on fonts.

Deciding which driver to install

Step 1: Select a driver

Phaser 380 Driver (based on the LaserWriter 7.1.2 driver)

■ Use this driver if you are printing large ﬁles and you want to disable

the background printing feature for better performance.

Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 (recommended)

■ Use this driver if you prefer Apple’s PostScript driver.

■ Use this driver with applications such as PageMaker.

Phaser 380 GX Driver

■ Use this driver with QuickDraw GX.

Step 2: Install/setup the driver

see page 2-48 see page 3-18

see page 2-50 see page 3-19

Step 3: Use the driver

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Using the Macintosh Installer

Insert either the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Mac OS Disk 1 or CD-ROM into the appropriate drive on your computer.

Double-click the Phaser 380 Installer icon. Click Continue until the Easy Install window appears.

Select Easy Install or Custom Install:

Easy Install Custom Install

Getting Set Up

1. Click Install to install the items listed in the Easy Install window.

2. For details on each item, click Read Me .

Continue with driver setup instructions depending on the driver

1. Select Custom Install from the pull-down menu.

2. Select individual items to install.

3. Click the I buttons for information on

each item.

4. Click Install to install the selected items.

you are using.

Installer options Software Installed location Custom

Install

Easy Install

Phaser 380 Driver Phaser 380 GX Driver LaserWriter 8.3.4 Driver Printer Descriptions ColorSync Proﬁle

Samplers

(Color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)

QuarkXPress PDF File PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop Pantone Files* Screen Fonts

Standard: System Folder:Fonts Extended Features option:

Printer Utilities Network Utilities*

Install ATM software from a separate CD-ROM.

System Folder: Extensions System Folder: Extensions System Folder: Extensions System Folder:Extensions: Printer Descriptions System Folder: Preferences: ColorSync™

Proﬁles PhaserTools:Samplers

QuarkXPress Photoshop PhaserTools:Pantone Files

PhaserTools: Printer Utilities PhaserTools:Network Utilities

application folder:

application folder

PDF

folder

* These ﬁles are available with the Custom Install options on the printer’s CD-ROM only.

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Setting up the Phaser 380 printer driver

The Phaser 380 printer driver is a Tektronix-modiÞed version of Apple's LaserWriter 7.1.2 printer driver. Use the Phaser 380 printer driver if you are using System Software 6.0.7, or 7.0 and later.

Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Choose

Easy Install to install all of the necessary software, or select Phaser 380 Driver in the Custom Install window.

Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

Click on the Phaser 380 printer driver icon on the left side of the Chooser. A list appears with the printers you have connected to

your Macintosh or printers that are available on a network. (If the printer driver icon does not appear, check the cable connections on your computer and printer.)

Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network administrator if you have questions.

Click on your Phaser 380 printer in the list of printers on the right side of the Chooser.

Close the Chooser by clicking its close box.

Setting up the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver

The LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver uses printer-speciÞc PPDs (PostScript Printer Description Þles) to learn a printerÕs page sizes, printing options, and media type options. To use the LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver with a Phaser 380 printer, do the following steps. If the printer is busy, it may take some time to complete this conÞguration procedure; you may want to do this procedure when the printer is idle. You only have to conÞgure a printer once.

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During installation, the LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver leaves other versions of the LaserWriter driver (such as 7.x and 6.x) intact, but overwrites an earlier version of the LaserWriter 8 driver, if one exists.

Getting Set Up

Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Select

Easy Install to automatically install all of the necessary software, or select LaserWriter 8.3.4 Driver and Printer Descriptions in the Custom Install window.

Open the Chooser.

Select the LaserWriter 8 driver icon.

Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network administrator if you have questions.

Select your printer from the list.

Still in the Chooser, click the Setup button to see a list of options.

A dialog box opens showing the PPD Þles you have installed in the Printer Descriptions folder, in the Extensions folder, inside your System Folder. Click one of the following PPDs and click Select:

■ Use TKPH3801.PPD with the standard version of the printer.

■ Use TKP380P1.PPD with the printerÕs Extended Features option.

Note

If you are not sure which conÞguration of the printer you have, the printerÕs Startup Page lists this information under Extended Features: Yes/No. See page 2-30 for instructions on printing a copy of the printerÕs Startup Page.

In the dialog box that appears, select the appropriate items under Installable Options then click OK.

Click the ChooserÕs close box.

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Setting up the Phaser 380 GX driver

If you are using Apple Macintosh QuickDraw GX and System Software 7.5 or later, use the Phaser 380 GX driver to print to your Phaser 380 printer.

■ The Phaser 380 GX driver works with QuickDraw GX and

non-QuickDraw GX applications.

■ QuickDraw GX does not work with non-QuickDraw GX printer

drivers. If you want to print from non-QuickDraw GX applications with a driver such as the LaserWriter 8.3.4, you must Þrst disable QuickDraw GX.

Note

Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details on using the Phaser 380 GX driver.

Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Select Easy Install to automatically install all of the necessary software, or select Phaser 380 GX Driver in the Custom Install window.

Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

Click the Phaser 380 GX printer driver icon on the left side of the Chooser. A list appears with the printers available on your network. (If the printer driver icon does not appear, Restart your Macintosh, and repeat the printer driver installation procedure; also, check the cable connections on your computer and printer.)

Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network administrator if you have questions.

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In the Connect via ÞeldÕs pop-up menu, select your printerÕs

communication method:

■ The AppleTalk option is the standard network connection.

■ The Servers option is used to select a shared desktop printer.

Click on your Phaser 380 printer in the list of printers on the right side of the Chooser.

Click the Create button to create a desktop printer. An icon of the printer appears on the desktop with the same name as the printer selected in the Chooser.

Close the Chooser by clicking its close box.

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Workstation software

PhaserPrint™ software for UNIX

For UNIX environments, Tektronix offers the optional PhaserPrintª software. PhaserPrint software includes driver-selectable printer options, and provides fast, raster Þle and screen copy printing to Tektronix color printers. The printerÕs CD-ROM contains a demonstration copy of the PhaserPrint software, and an on-line instruction guide, in the UNIXDEMO directory. To purchase a licensed copy of PhaserPrint software, see page 8-9 for instructions.

Downloadable printer utility ﬁles

Note

If you do not have a licensed copy of PhaserPrint software, you can use the PostScript utility Þles on the Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM with UNIX and VMS workstations. These Þles let you set up your spooling system to select between media trays, print-quality modes, color correction modes, etc. UNIX workstation users can access utility Þles in the following ways:

■ Copy the Þles from the Tektronix Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM if

■ Copy the Þles from the printerÕs diskettes. Workstation Þles are

■ Access Tektronix via the Internet:

Download utility Þles from the Tektronix Bulletin Board Service (BBS); refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM for information.

Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for more information on printing from a workstation.

your system includes a CD-ROM drive. Workstation-speciÞc Þles are located in the bin directory.

available in both Macintosh and PC format.

■ http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support Home page

■ ftp://ftp.tek.com/cpid/bbs/<platform>/380 Utility Þles

(where <platform> is pcs, macintosh, or unix)

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Chapter

Overview

Printing Basics

You can print to your printer from IBM-compatible personal computers, Macintosh computers, and workstations.

Make sure your printer is set up with the appropriate interface port; refer to ÒConnecting the printerÓ on page 2-20.

If you havenÕt already installed the printerÕs software, refer to ÒPC/Windows softwareÓ on page 2-31 or ÒMacintosh softwareÓ on page 2-46 for instructions before continuing.

Refer to the following topics for speciÞc information:

■ ÒPrinting from a PCÓ on page 3-2

■ ÒPrinting from a MacintoshÓ on page 3-16

■ ÒPrinting from a workstationÓ on page 3-20

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Printing Basics

Printing from a PC

You can print from a PC with or without a printer driver. The supported drivers allow you to select printing features right from your computer. Without a supported driver, you can make some printing selections from the printerÕs front panel.

Using Windows printer drivers

To select printer-speciÞc features, print from one of the following provided drivers. See page 3-3 for a reference table listing the printing features, and how to Þnd them quickly, in each of these drivers.

Windows 95 (AdobePS 4 driver) see page 3-4 Windows 95 (Microsoft PostScript driver) see page 3-4 Windows 3.1 (Tektronix-modiﬁed Microsoft driver) see page 3-6 Windows 3.1 (AdobePS 3 driver) see page 3-10 Windows NT 3.51 (Microsoft PostScript driver) see page 3-12 Windows NT 4.0 (Microsoft PostScript driver) see page 3-12

Using the printer’s front panel

Refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the printerÕs front panel.

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Print features quick reference: Windows printer drivers

Windows 3.1 drivers

Feature

Print-quality modes

■ Fast Color

■ Standard

■ Enhanced (600 x 300)*

Color correction

■ None

■ Vivid Color

(default)

■ Simulate

Display

■ SWOP Press

■ Euroscale

Press

■ Commercial

Press

■ SNAP Press

■ Toyo

■ DIC

■ FujiProof

■ Monochrome

■ Use Printer

Setting

Media size

■ Executive

■ Letter

■ Legal

■ Tabloid

■ A3, A4, A5

■ Tabloid Extra

■ Personal Env.

■ #10 Envelope

■ ISO B4/B5/B6

■ C6 Envelope

■ DL Envelope

■ Custom

Media trays

■ Upper

■ Lower

■ Paper

■ Transparency

■ Manual Paper

■ Manual

Transparency

Quick Collate*

■ On

■ Off

Check Print*

■ On

■ Off

Image Smoothing

■ On

■ Off

Color Control Strip

■ On

■ Off

* These features are available with the printer’s Extended Features option only.

AdobePS 3 Tektronix driver PostScript

Features tab

➥ Print Quality

Features tab

➥ Color Correction

Paper tab

➥ Paper Size

Paper tab

➥ Paper Source

Features tab

➥ Quick Collate

Features tab

➥ Check Print

Features tab

➥ Image Smoothing

Features tab

➥ Color Control Strip

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥ Print Quality

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥ Color

Correction

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Paper Size

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Paper Source

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥Quick Collate

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥Check Print

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥Image Smoothing

Printers

➥ Setup

➥ Options

➥ Printer Features

➥Color Control Strip

Windows 95 drivers

Microsoft PostScript

AdobePS 4 PostScript

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Print Quality

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Color Correction

Properties

➥ Paper tab

➥ Paper Size

Properties

➥ Paper tab ➥ Paper Source

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Quick Collate

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Check Print

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Image Smoothing

Properties

➥ Device Options tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Color Control Strip

Printing Basics

Windows NT 4.0 driver

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Print Quality

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Color Correction

➥ Properties ➥ Advanced tab

➥ Paper/output

➥ Paper Size

➥ Properties ➥ Advanced tab

➥ Paper/output

➥ Paper Source

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Quick Collate

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Check Print

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Image Smoothing

➥ Properties

➥ Advanced tab

➥ Printer features

➥ Color Control Strip

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Printing Basics

Using the AdobePS 4 and Microsoft drivers with Windows 95

To select printing options, follow these steps:

From the taskbar, select Start. In the menu that appears, select Settings, then Printers.

In the Printers window, click the Phaser 380 printer icon with the right mouse button, then select Properties from the menu.

Click the following tabs to see printing options; refer to your Windows 95 documentation for more information on tabs and options.

■ Click the Details tab to access timeout settings and other options.

■ Set the Timeout settings if your printer is connected to a local port.

Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is recommended.

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■ Click the Paper tab to see media options, such as media sizes,

media trays, and media types.

■ Click the Graphics tab to see graphics options.

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Transmission Retry: On large or multiple-page documents you may see an Alert message that the printer is no longer accepting data before the job is completely sent to the printer. To avoid these unnecessary timeouts, set this option to a larger value, such as 900 seconds (15 minutes). Type a value between 45 and 999 in this text box; the Windows default setting is 45 seconds.

To change the print quality modes (dpi settings), use the Print Quality selections in the Device Options tab. These Print Quality selections override the Resolution Options in the Graphics tab.

Printing Basics

Note

If you are using host color correction, you need to make selections in the Graphics and Device Options tabs. Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for more information on host color correction.

■ Click the Device Options tab to see printer-speciÞc options.

■ Select Printer Features, such as Color Corrections.

■ Select Installable Options, such as the Optional Lower Tray.

■ Click the PostScript tab to see PostScript-related options.

■ The PostScript header contains important PostScript information

that must accompany each print job; it is not a banner page printed with each job. If an option is not selected, an error message is displayed on your computer screen and your job does not print. Click one of the following in the PostScript header Þeld:

Select Download header with each print job. This option downloads PostScript header information with each print job. This is the recommended setting.

Click the Send Header Now button to save the PostScript header information in the printer, then select the Assume header is downloaded and retained option. This option makes print Þles a little smaller and faster than the Þrst option, but you need to click the Send Header Now button every time the printer is turned on.

■ Click the Advanced button to see more options. Select Use

PostScript Level 2 features. Click OK when Þnished.

Note

For faster printing, select Binary communications protocol under Data format.

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Using the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1

To select printing options, follow these steps:

From the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.

In the Printers dialog box, choose your printer from the list of installed printers.

Click the Set As Default Printer button if you want to select your printer as the default.

Click the Connect button; the Connect dialog box appears.

Select the port your printer is connected to.

The printerÕs conÞguration page contains the information you need to set up the printerÕs port. Refer to ÒPrinting Help Pages from the front panelÓ on page 2-30 for instructions on printing a ConÞguration Page.

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Interface Select Then do the following

Parallel LPTx Go to Step 6. Serial COMx Go to Step 6. Network Network port

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Phaser 380 Color Printer

(LPTx or COMx)

1. Click the Network button to open the Printers-Network Connections dialog box.

2. Fill in each item based on your

conﬁguration, then click OK. Refer to your Microsoft Windows

documentation for details, or ask your network administrator for help.

You can use CONNECT TO FILE to save a document as a PostScript Þle instead of sending it to the printer. For more information, see your Microsoft Windows documentation.

Printing Basics

Set the Timeouts. These options regulate your computerÕs

communications with its printer ports.

■ Device Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the

number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is recommended.

■ Transmission Retry: On large or multiple-page documents you

may see an Alert message that the printer is no longer accepting data before the job is completely downloaded to the printer. To avoid these unnecessary timeouts, set this option to a larger value, such as 850 seconds (14 minutes, 10 seconds). Type a value between 45 and 850 in this text box; the Windows default setting is 45 seconds.

Click OK to return to the Printers dialog box, then click the Setup button. A dialog box appears with the name of the printer you selected across the top. Use this dialog box to select paper source, paper size, number of copies, and image orientation.

Note

You may want to set the number of copies from your application because the number of copies in the Setup dialog box remains the same until you change it again. Also, if you are printing multiple copies, make sure the Transmission Retry is set for at least 600 seconds (10 minutes).

From the Setup dialog box, click the Options button to see the Options dialog box. Refer to your Microsoft Windows

documentation for details on the options in this dialog box. Make sure the Color check box is on to print in color. Select one of the following header options:

■ Make sure the Send Header with Each Job check box is on to

download PostScript header information with each print job. This is the recommended setting.

■ Click the Send Header button. In the Send Header dialog box,

select either Printer or File, and click the Send Now button. This saves the PostScript header information in the printer. This option makes print Þles a little smaller and faster, but you need to click the Send Now button every time the printer is turned on.

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From the Options dialog box, click the Printer Features button to see the Tektronix Printer Features dialog box. Make color correction and print quality selections in this dialog box. Click OK to return to the Options dialog box.

10.

From the Options dialog box, click the Advanced button to see the Advanced Options dialog box. Make sure the Use PostScript Level 2 Features check box is checked on.

Note

11.

The Use PostScript Level 2 Features option affects the print time of bitmapped (raster) images by improving the image transfer time from the computer to the printer, and by improving the image processing time in the printer. This option is only available to applications that use this Tektronix driver with Tektronix PostScript Level 2 printers, such as the Phaser 380 printer. When this box is checked, the Compress Bitmaps option is unavailable (grayed-out).

Click OK until you return to the Printers dialog box, then click Close.

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Printing Basics

If you are using PC/NFS

If you have PC/NFS software installed on your computer, you need to make the following selection in the Network Options dialog box:

From the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon.

From the Options menu in the Print Manager, select Network Settings.

In the Network Options dialog box, uncheck the Print Net Jobs Direct box.

Click OK.

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Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1

To select printing options, follow these steps:

From the Control Panel, double-click Printers.

In the Printers dialog box, select the Tektronix Phaser 380 printer, then click Setup. A dialog box appears with the printerÕs name across the top.

Click the following tabs to see printing options; refer to your Windows documentation for more information on tabs and options.

■ Click the Paper tab to see media options, such as media sizes,

media trays, and media types.

■ Click the Features tab to see printer-speciÞc options, such as color

corrections.

■ Set the Timeout settings.

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Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is recommended.

■ Click the PostScript tab to see PostScript-related options.

■ In the Performance Options Þeld, select the Use PostScript Level 2

Features option.

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■ Click the Job Control tab to see job-related options.

■ The PostScript header contains important PostScript information

■ Select Download Each Job. This option downloads PostScript

header information with each print job, and is the recommended setting.

■ Select the Already Downloaded option to save the PostScript

header information in the printer, then click the Download button. This option makes print Þles a little smaller and faster than the Þrst option, but you need to click the Download button every time the printer is turned off or reset.

■ For better performance, select the Binary Mode option.

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Using the Windows NT 3.51 PostScript driver

If you are using Microsoft Windows NT, follow the instructions in ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 3.51Ó on page 2-38 to install a Windows NT PostScript driver with a Phaser 380 printer. You can select printer page sizes in the driver for Windows NT applications, however, TekColor color corrections and other PostScript Level 2 features are not supported by the Windows NT driver. Refer to page 3-24 for instructions on selecting color corrections from the printerÕs front panel or from downloadable utility Þles. Refer to your Microsoft Windows NT documentation for details on features in the Windows NT driver.

Using the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver

Setting up installed options

Note

If you are not sure which printer options you have installed, the printerÕs Startup Page lists some of this information, such as SCSI hard disks. You can print a copy of the Startup Page from the printerÕs front panel.

From the Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.

In the Device Setting sheet, scroll to the end of the list to Installable Options.

Under Installable Options, highlight Optional Lower Tray.

In the box that appears at the bottom of the window, click Installed.

Select other options you have installed.

Click OK to return to the Control Panel.

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Printing Basics

Making default settings

From the Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.

In the Device Settings sheet, locate Form To Tray Assignment.

Under Form To Tray Assignment, highlight the Þrst tray.

In the box that appears at the bottom of the window, select the size media you will be using in that tray.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each installed tray.

Click OK to return to the Control Panel.

Selecting a printer's Default Document Properties

Note

Document properties set from an application always override document defaults set in the printer's Document Properties sheets. However, if an application does not set a document property (such as page orientation or paper size), the printer defaults to the document properties set in the printer's Document Properties sheets.

From the Control Panel, open the Printers folder.

With the right mouse button, click on the printerÕs icon.

With the left mouse button, click on Document Defaults.

Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including TekColor color corrections.

Click the Page Setup tab to see other features.

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Selecting printer options within an application: Print

From the File menu, select Print; the Print dialog box appears. You can select a different printer and other settings in this dialog box.

Click on the Properties button; the Printer Document Properties sheet appears.

Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including TekColor color corrections. This tab displays the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Advanced tab.

Click the Page Setup tab to see other features. This tab displays the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Page Setup tab.

Note

Changes to any of these settings overrides the Default Printer Properties settings in the Printers folder.

Selecting printer options within an application: Page Setup

Note

If changing the Printer Driver settings through Page Setup causes problems with the application you are using, then change the Printer Driver settings through Print under the File menu, described on page 3-14.

Select Page Setup from the File menu; the Page Setup dialog box appears.

Select Paper Size and Source.

Selecting Printer Folder Setting as the Paper Source uses the default setting made under Document Defaults in the Printers folder. To change this setting, select a different Source in Page Setup.

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Click the Printer button; another Page Setup dialog box appears.

You can select a different printer here.

Click the Properties button; the Printer Document Properties sheet appears.

Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including TekColor. This tab displays the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Advanced tab.

Click the Page Setup tab to see other features. This tab displays the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Page Setup tab.

Note

Printing from DOS

Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on printing from DOS.

Changes to any of these settings overrides the Default Printer Properties settings in the Printers folder.

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Printing from a Macintosh

To print from a Macintosh, you need a printer driver. Installing one of the supported drivers allows you to select printing features right from your computer. Without a supported driver, you can make some printing selections from the printerÕs front panel.

Using Macintosh printer drivers

To select printer-speciÞc features, print from one of the following provided drivers. See page 3-17 for a reference table listing the printing features, and how to Þnd them quickly, in each of these drivers.

Phaser 380 see page 3-18 Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 see page 3-18 Phaser 380 GX see page 3-19

Using the printer’s front panel

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Print features quick reference: Macintosh printer drivers

Printing Basics

Feature Phaser 380 driver Apple LaserWriter

8.3.4 driver

Print-quality modes

■ Fast Color

■ Standard

■ Enhanced (600x300)*

Color correction

■ None

■ Vivid Color

■ Simulate Display

■ SWOP Press

■ SNAP Press

■ Euroscale Press

■ Commercial Press

Media size

■ Executive

■ Letter

■ Legal

■ Tabloid

■ A3, A4, A5

■ Tabloid Maximum

Media tray selection

■ Upper

■ Lower

■ Paper

Quick Collate*

■ On

■ Off

Check Print*

■ On

■ Off

Image Smoothing

■ On

■ Off

Color Control Strip

■ On

■ Off

■ Toyo

■ DIC

■ FujiProof

■ Monochrome

■ Use Printer

Setting

■ Personal Env.

■ #10 Envelope

■ ISO B4/B5/B6

■ C6 Envelope

■ DL Envelope

■ Custom**

■ Transparency

■ Manual Paper

■ Manual

Transparency

➥ T ekColor

➥ Print Quality

➥ T ekColor

➥ Color Correction

Page Setup

➥ Paper

➥ T ekColor Options

➥ Tray Selection

➥ T ekColor

➥ Quick Collate

➥ T ekColor

➥ Check Print

➥ T ekColor ➥ Image Smoothing

➥ T ekColor ➥ Color Control Strip

➥ Options

➥ Print Quality

➥ Options

➥ Color Correction

Page Setup

➥ Paper

➥ Paper Source

➥ Tray Selection

➥ Options

➥ Quick Collate

➥ Options

➥ Check Print

➥ Options

➥ Image Smoothing

➥ Options

➥ Color Control Strip

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Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Print Quality

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Color Correction

Page Setup

➥ Paper

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Tray Selection

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Quick Collate

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Check Print

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Image Smoothing

Printing

➥ Printer Driver Defaults

➥ Color Control Strip

* These features are available with the printer’s Extended Features option only. ** Available only with the LaserWriter 8 driver.

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Using the Phaser 380 printer driver

■ From the File menu, open the Page Setup dialog box. Use the

Paper pop-up menu to select the printerÕs supported paper sizes.

■ From the File menu, open the Print dialog box.

In the Print dialog box, click the TekColor button to see the TekColor Options dialog box. Select printer-speciÞc features as desired, such as

media trays and color corrections.

Using the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver

■ From the File menu, open the Page Setup dialog box. Use the

Paper pop-up menu to select the printerÕs supported paper sizes.

■ From the File menu, open the Print dialog box. Select paper trays

in the Paper Source Þeld.

In the Print dialog box, click the Options button to see the Print Options dialog box. Select printer-speciÞc features listed in the bottom half of the dialog box.

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Using the Phaser 380 GX driver

Printing Basics

Note

Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details on using the Phaser 380 GX driver.

Printing with a desktop printer

■ If you are using QuickDraw GX applications, do one of the

following:

■ Select any desktop printer in the Print dialog box.

■ Drag a document onto a desktop printer icon. The application

corresponding to the document opens, prints the document, and then quits.

■ If you are using non-QuickDraw GX applications, do one of the

following:

■ Print to the default desktop printer with the Print command from

the File menu.

■ Drag a document onto a desktop printer icon. The application

corresponding to the document opens, displays the Print dialog box, and waits for you to click Print. After printing the document, the application quits.

Selecting printing options

Most of the commands in the Printing menu are standard QuickDraw GX driver commands, and are documented by Apple (see the Macintosh Guide on-line document for details). The last group of commands in this menu are printer-speciÞc.

Use the Printer Driver Defaults command in the Printing menu to set default options for the selected desktop printer.

Note

The printer defaults dialog box is also available through the Print command in the File menu for QuickDraw GX applications.

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Printing from a workstation

Overview

You can print from a UNIX or VMS workstation through Ethernet, Token Ring, parallel, or serial interfaces. Workstation users can print from any application that generates color PostScript.

To use the TekColor color corrections and other printer features, use one of the following methods:

■ PhaserPrintª software for UNIX workstations functions like a

printer driver for selecting printing options, and provides fast screen copy printing.

■ PhaserSymª software and EasyCopy/X for VMS workstations

provides proper communication with the printer.

■ The menus on the printerÕs front panel let you select printing

options; refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the front panel.

■ Downloadable utility Þles let you select printing options; refer to

UNIX workstations

For UNIX environments, Tektronix offers the optional PhaserPrintª software. PhaserPrint software offers driver-selectable printer options and provides fast, raster Þle and screen copy printing to Tektronix color printers.

PhaserPrint software is available for these workstations:

Workstation Operating System

Sun SunOS 4.1.3

SGI IRIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.x HP 9000 700/800 HPUX 9.0.5, 10.x IBM RS/6000 AIX 3.2, 4.x DECstation Ultrix 4.0, 4.4 DEC Alpha OSF/1 3.0, 3.2

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the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for instructions.

Solaris 2.x

Printing Basics

PhaserPrint software works with the workstationÕs native spooling system to print PostScript Þles and raster Þles in these formats:

Sun Raster Format (SRF) BMP (Microsoft Windows) xwd PCX (Paintbrush) SGI RGB PBM (Portable Bitmap) HP Starbase TIFF baseline with these extensions:

■ CCITT Bi-level Encoding

■ LZW compression

■ Pack Bits compression

■ JPEG compression

The printerÕs CD-ROM contains a demonstration copy of PhaserPrint software and an on-line instruction guide in the UNIXDEMO directory. If you would like to purchase a licensed version of PhaserPrint software, contact your dealer, local Tektronix ofÞce, or in the United States, call 1-800-835-6100.

VMS workstations

To print from VMS workstations, the optional PhaserSymª utility, a VMS print symbiont, functions as a driver for selecting printing options, and as a queue manager. PhaserSym software is compatible with DEC workstations running VAX/VMS version 5.0 and later. PhaserSym software communicates over the printerÕs optional TCP/IP Ethernet interface, and is required for proper communication with the printer.

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Printing from speciﬁc applications

For printing from most applications, follow the instructions in ÒPC/Windows softwareÓ on page 2-31 or ÒMacintosh softwareÓ on page 2-46 to install drivers and printer software. Refer to the following application notes for details on a few applications with special requirements.

General hints and tips

For hints and tips on printing from a speciÞc application, you can get information in the following places:

■ World Wide Web: If you have access to the Internet, you can

view selected topics on the Phaser 380 printerÕs web page:

http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html

■ HAL: Request a document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL,

TektronixÕ automated fax systems. Refer to ÒUsing the automated fax systemsÓ on page 6-3 for instructions.

Applications tips

QuarkXPress

To use the printer with QuarkXPress, use the installer application on the printerÕs CD-ROM or diskettes to install the PDF printer description Þle. The Þle is installed automatically with Easy Install. Refer to instructions on installing the printerÕs software. Once the Þle is installed, the printerÕs name appears alphabetically in the list of installed printers in the QuarkXPress custom Page Setup dialog box. In the list, select Phaser 380 rather than Tektronix Phaser 380.

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Adobe Photoshop

The PhaserPrintª software plug-in operates within the Photoshop application to improve the image data transfer time from your computer to your printer. Use the installer application on the printerÕs CD-ROM or diskettes to install the PhaserPrint software plug-in. The Þle is installed automatically with Easy Install. Refer to the instructions on installing the printerÕs software. Once the Þle is installed, open the File menu, choose Export, and select PhaserPrint to make printing selections. Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details on using the PhaserPrint software plug-in.

Pantone

If you are using an application that produces PANTONE Colors, see the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on color library Þles available for speciÞc applications

Other applications

To use the printer with Adobe PageMaker or Macromedia FreeHand, and other applications, use the installer application on the printerÕs CD-ROM or diskettes to install the PPD printer description Þles. Refer to the instructions on installing the printerÕs software. Once the Þles are installed, you can use them to set up a PPD-driven printer driver, such as the Apple LaserWriter

8.3.4 or AdobePS 4 for your printer.

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Selecting print features

This printer supports several ways to select print features:

■

Through a supported printer driver (recommended)

Use these selections to override the settings on the printerÕs front panel.

■

From the printer’s front panel

Use these settings only when printing from a non-supported driver.

■

Using PhaserLink software

If your network is running TCP/IP and you have a World Wide Web browser, you can use this browser to view printer status and select printer features. Refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User Manual for complete information.

■

Sending PostScript utility ﬁles to the printer

Use these settings only when printing from a non-supported driver. You can Þnd detailed information on the printerÕs CD-ROM and the Phaser 380 printerÕs web page:

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Print features quick reference: Printer’s front panel

Printing Basics

Feature Feature

Front Panel

descriptions

Print-quality modes

■ Fast Color

■ Standard

■ Enhanced (600 x 300)*

Color correction

■ None

■ Vivid Color

■ Display

■ SWOP Press

■ SNAP Press

■ Euroscale Press

■ Commercial Press

■ Toyo

■ DIC

■ FujiProof

■ Monochrome

Media size

■ Executive, Letter, A4

■ Legal, T ab loid, A3

■ Tabloid Maximum

Media tray selection

■ AutoSelect***

■ Media T r ay**

■ Upper***

■ Lower***

■ Paper

■ Transparency

See page 3-26

See page 3-27

See page 3-33

See page 3-35

Quick Collate* See

Print Quality Menu

TekColor Correction Menu

not appli cable; determined by media tray

Printer Defaults Menu

➥ Default Tray Menu

not applicable

page 4-13

Check Print*

■ Enabled

■ Disabled

Image Smoothing

■ On

■ Off

See page 4-15

See page 4-17

* Only available with the printer’s Extended Features option. ** Only available when the lower paper tray is not present. *** Only available when the lower paper tray is installed.

Printer Defaults Menu

➥ Check Print ➥ Check Print Timeout

Printer Defaults Menu

➥ Image Smoothing

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Print quality modes

Using the printer drivers provided with your printer, you can select from three print quality modes:

Print speed

Print-quality mode Paper print speed Transparency print speed

Fast Color A4/Letter: 3.5 ppm

Fast Color

Produces the fastest full-color prints. This print-quality mode is

not available for transparency printing. Transparency prints made with this setting are printed using the Standard print-quality mode instead.

Standard

The default print-quality setting for full-color printing. Select this

print-quality mode for the fastest printing of transparencies.

Enhanced (600 x 300)

Available with the Phaser 380 printerÕs Extended

Features option. Used for PANTONE Color matching (set TekColor Correction to None). For paper printing, select this print-quality mode for the best text quality and the smoothest color blends. For transparency printing, select this print-quality mode to produce transparencies with the most vibrant colors, the smoothest color gradations and color sweeps, and the highest durability.

Print speeds listed in the following table are based on the time it takes the printer to make a single print. Printing of Tabloid Maximum-size transparency is supported only from the manual feed slot.

A4/Letter: not supported

A3/Tabloid Maximum: 2.0 ppm

A3/Tabloid Maximum: not supported

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Standard A4/Letter: 2.5 ppm

Enhanced (600 x 300) A4/Letter: 1.2 ppm

ppm is pages per minute

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A3/Tabloid Maximum: 1.3 ppm

A3/Tabloid Maximum: 0.6 ppm

A4/Letter: 1.5 ppm A3/Tabloid Maximum: manual feed slot

A4/Letter: 0.64 ppm A3/Tabloid Maximum: manual feed slot

Printing Basics

Color corrections

The printer provides TekColor Dynamic Correction software, which consists of the following color correction modes. Refer to ÒColor correction descriptionsÓ on page 4-6 for more information.

Color correction mode Description

None No correction made to colors. Used with the 600 x 300 (Enhanced) print quality

Vivid Color Default setting. Produces the brightest possible colors. Display Adjusts color to closely approximate the colors on a standard display screen. SWOP Press Speciﬁcation for Web Offset Publications. Typically used to match U.S. press

SNAP Press Speciﬁcations for Non-Heat Advertising Printing. Use this option with newsprint

Euroscale Press Used to match equivalent 3M Matchprint Commercial Press Used to match commercial 3M Matchprint Toyo This option is designed to match Toyo printing inks on coated paper. DIC This option is designed to match Dai Nippon printing inks on coated papers. FujiProof This option is typically used in the United States. It is designed to match the Fuji

Monochrome Prints a color image as a monochrome gray scale. Outputs color page masters in

Use Printer Setting Uses the color correction mode speciﬁed in the printer’s front panel setting rather

mode for PANTONE Color matching.

standards.

paper to preview works for a non-heat web offset printing press.

proofs.

Color Art System for commercial North American proofs.

black-and-white for photocopying.

than any printer driver setting.

Vivid Color, the default color correction mode, is generally recommended.

You can view an approximate sample output of some color corrections at the bottom of the printerÕs Startup Page. Refer to ÒStartup PageÓ on page 7-6 for more information.

Note

If your printer is networked and you have changed the front panel settings, make sure that you tell other users on the network. Printer settings affect all prints made with non-supported drivers.

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All about media

The printer prints on a variety of paper sizes and grades, transparencies, and full-sheet, peel-off label stock (such as Avery 5160). The size and grade of paper you select depends on your printing needs and whether you are using the paper tray or manually feeding media into the printer. Tektronix offers a Tabloid Maximum-size paper that measures 332.49 x 471.17 mm (13.09 x

18.55 in.) to accommodate printing of Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds.

You can recycle the paper printed on this printer the same way you would recycle paper from any laser printer.

Caution

Tektronix Phaser 380 printer transparency media offers enhanced ink adhesion and print quality for overhead transparencies. The Lower Paper Tray Assembly is not intended for use with transparencies or label stock. If you attempt to print transparencies from the lower tray, lower-quality prints will result.

Caution

Tektronix Phaser 380 printer inks are specially formulated to ensure the best print quality and long-term reliability.

Caution

For information on ordering TektronixÕ paper and transparency media, refer to the supplies information sheet included with your printer or ÒOrdering printer suppliesÓ on page 8-2.

To avoid damaging your printer, do not use perforated paper or three-holed paper.

Do not use paper or transparency media intended for ink-jet or thermal-wax printers. Tektronix does not guarantee printer performance on non-Tektronix transparency media.

Tektronix Phaser 380 ColorStix ink is formulated speciÞcally for use with the Phaser 380 printer. To avoid damaging the printhead, only use Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks.

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Media sizes

Printing Basics

Media tray sizes.

The standard paper tray and optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly tray recognize seven different media sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid Maximum (for Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds). Printing of custom media sizes is also supported. Refer to ÒMargins and image areaÓ on page 3-33 for details on the size of the image area.

The following table presents guidelines for selecting media sizes for use with the printerÕs upper and lower media trays.

Media tray sizes

Media size Dimensions

Executive 184.15 x 266.70 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in. ) Letter 215.90 x 279.40 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.) Legal 215.90 x 355.60 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) Tabloid 279.40 x 431.80 mm (11 x 17 in.) A3 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in.) Tektronix

Tabloid Maximum* Custom sizes Width: 184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to 13.09 in.)

332.49 x 471.17 mm (13.09 x 18.55 in.)

Length: 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.5 to 18.55 in.)

* Allows printing of Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds.

Note

When the media size set in the printer driver does not match the actual media loaded in the tray, then images larger than the mediaÕs dimensions may be clipped.

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Relative media sizes.

The following illustration shows the relative sizes of

the media that the printerÕs media tray recognizes.

Executive

Letter

Legal

Tabloid

Tektronix Tabloid Maximum

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Overview

Introduction

Information roadmap

At a glance

Getting Set Up

Setting up the printer

What you get with your printer

Optional accessories

Touring the printer

Registering the printer

Removing the packing material

Installing the optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly

Installing the maintenance tray

Loading ink sticks

Loading media trays

Connecting the printer

Printer ports

PhaserShare network and serial connections

Parallel connection

SCSI peripheral devices

Turning on the printer

Unlocking the transit restraint

As the printer warms up

Front panel controls

Accessing the front panel menu

Selecting a language for the front panel

Help Pages overview

PC/Windows software

Installer overview

Installing printer software for Window 95

Installing printer software for Windows NT 4.0

Installing printer software for Windows NT 3.51

Installing printer software for Windows 3.1

Macintosh software

Installer overview

Deciding which driver to install

Using the Macintosh Installer

Setting up the Phaser 380 printer driver

Setting up the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver

Setting up the Phaser 380 GX driver

Workstation software

PhaserPrint™ software for UNIX

Overview

Printing Basics

Printing from a PC

Using Windows printer drivers

Using the printer’s front panel

Using the AdobePS 4 and Microsoft drivers with Windows 95

Using the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1

Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1

Using the Windows NT 3.51 PostScript driver

Using the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver

Printing from DOS

Printing from a Macintosh

Using Macintosh printer drivers

Using the printer’s front panel

Using the Phaser 380 printer driver

Using the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver

Using the Phaser 380 GX driver

Printing from a workstation

Overview

UNIX workstations

VMS workstations

General hints and tips

Applications tips

Selecting print features

Print quality modes

Print speed

Color corrections

All about media

Media sizes