Tektronix 780 User Manual
P H A S E R® 7 8 0 C O L O R
LASER PRINTER
Setup Guide
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Phaser
®
780 Color Laser Printer
Setup Guide
First printing October 1998
063-3094-00
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PANTONE
Colors generated by the Phaser 780 Color Printer are four- and/or three-color process simulations and
may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for
accurate colors.
P ANT ONE Color simulations ar e only obtainable on this product when driven by qualified Pantone-licensed softwar e
packages. Contact Pantone, Inc., for a current list of qualified licensees.
All trademarks noted herein are either the property of Tektronix, Inc., Pantone, Inc., or their respective companies.
© Pantone, Inc., 1988.
Phaser
Tektronix warrants that the Phaser 780 Printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the date of shipment. If the product proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, will repair the defective product on site or by means of telephone support, without charge for parts and labor,
or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
Under this product warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix or its authorized representative of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and if instructed by T ektr onix make suitable arrangements for repair. Tektronix or its
authorized representative will provide warranty repair during the warranty period at Customer’s site, if required,
without charge within the United States or outside the United States if the product is located in a customary on-site
service area. Outside the United States, a description of the customary on-site service area may be obtained from the
local Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor.
The Customer Replaceable Consumables (CRCs)* in this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of (a) ninety (90) days from the date of installation, but not more than one (1) year from date
of shipment; or (b) six (6) months where longer periods are required by law. Under this warranty, Customer must
notify Tektronix or its authorized representative of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period. Tektronix
or its representative will ship a replacement CRC, at Tektronix expense, to replace the defective CRC. Customer shall
be responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties. Tektronix may require that the CRC be returned to the
designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized representative from which the CRC was originally purchased.
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:
a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or
service the product or CRC;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
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780 Color Laser Printer Warranty
c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;
d) to repair a product or CRC that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or CRC;
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 100,000 monochrome pages per month or 25,000 color pages
per month has been reached; all service thereafter shall be billed on a time and material basis.
g) to repair or replace CRCs that have been used beyond their stated capacities.
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT AND ITS
CUSTOMER REPLACEABLE CONSUMABLES 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 AND CUSTOMER REPLACEABLE CONSUMABLES 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.
* Customer Replaceable Consumables in this product are, specifically, fuser roll cartridge, imaging unit, imaging unit
waste cartridge and toner cartridges.
WARRANTY 2i
User safety summary
Terms in manual:
Power source:
conductor or ground. Use only the specified power cord and connector. Refer to a qualified 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:
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 qualified service technician to replace fuses inside the
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
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 power
Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into grounded AC outlets only. If
panel may cover the hazardous area. Also applies to a hazard to property
including the product itself.
Symbols as marked on product:
DANGER high voltage: Protective ground (earth) terminal: Use caution. Refer to the manual(s)
for information:
Hot surface on or in the printer.
Use caution to avoid personal
injury:
WARNING:
WARNING:
If the product loses the ground connection, usage of knobs and controls (and other conductive
parts) can cause an electrical shock. Electrical product may be hazardous if misused.
For your protection, do not defeat any interlocks.
This product is certified under IEC
825 as a Class 1 Laser Product:
CAUTION:
This product utilizes a laser. Use of control or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
DANGER:
Invisible laser radiation
when open and interlock
defeated.
AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
PELIGRO:
Cuando se abre y se
invalida el bloqueo, se
producen radiaciones
invisibles de láser.
EVITESE LA
EXPOSICION
´
DIRECTA A TALES
RAYOS.
CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation
when open and
interlocks defeated.
AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VARNING:
Osynlig laserstrálning när denna
del är öppnad och
spärrar är
urkopplade.
STRÅLEN
ÄR FARLIG.
VORSICHT:
Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung,
wenn Abdeckung geöffnet
und Sicherheitsverriegelung
überbrückt.
NICH DEM STRAHL
AUSSETZEN.
VAROI:
Näkymätön
avattaessa ja
suojalukitus
ohitettaessa olet
alttiina lasersäteilylle.
ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEN.
ATTENTION:
Rayonnement laser invisible
dangereux en cas
d'ouverture et lorsque
la sécurité est neutralisée.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE
AU FAISCEAU.
VARNING:
Osynlig laserstrálning
när denna del är
öppnad och spärrar är
urkopplade.
BETRAKTA EJ
STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL:
Usynlig laserstràling
ved abning når
sikkerhedsafbrydere
er ude af funktion.
UNDGÅ UD
ÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLING.
Class 3B
ADVARSEL:
Usynlig laserstraling
nar deksel åpnes og
sikkerhedslas brytes.
UNNGÅ
EKSPONERING
FOR STRÅLEN.
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FOR USERS IN JAPAN
This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area
or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For
Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such
residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the
instructions for correct handling.
Getting Set Up
At a glance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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What you get with your printer
Select a location for the printer.
■
Optional: Set the printer on the Lower Tray Assembly.
Set up the printer:
Load the toner cartridges.
■
■
Install the imaging unit.
■
Install the fuser roll cartridge.
■
Attach the extensions for the multi-purpose tray.
Plug in and turn on the printer.
Set the front panel language.
Load paper and make a test print from the front panel.
Connect the printer:
■
To a PC:
Connect the printer to your computer.
■
Connect optional peripherals (scanner, hard disk).
■
■
To a network:
2
4
6
7
12
15
19
23
25
26
32
33
34
■
Connect optional peripherals (scanner, hard disk).
■
Go to the
Install printer software.
Register your printer.
10. Where to go from here
PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide.
Setup Guide
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35
42
1
What you get with your printer
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Fuser roll cartridge Attachments for the multi-purpose tray (2)
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Toner cartridges (4) Parallel adapter and power cord
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Imaging unit Media samples
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printer CD-ROM, Adobe Typeface CD-ROM, PhaserMatch ICC CD-ROM (optional),
Setup Guide, User Guide, PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide,
registration packet, “Welcome” folder
Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
Options and accessories
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Lower Tray Assembly with transparency tray
(order number Z780LTA)
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Transparency tray
(order number 436-0368-00)
Printer Station
(order number ZCARTB)
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4.5-Gbyte SCSI hard disk
(order number ZDISK)
Setup Guide
3
Select a location
70 kg
153 lbs.
!
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1.
Handle the printer carefully when moving it.
4
2.
Select a location for the printer:
■ On a desktop: Put the printer on a strong, level surface, capable of
supporting 91 kg (200 lb.) and with dimensions of at least 791 mm
(31 in.) by 1520 mm (60 in.). Do not tilt more than 3 degrees, or
7 cm (2.8 in.), in any direction.
3° 3°
■ On the optional Printer Station.
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Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
■ On the optional Lower Tray Assembly: If you have purchased
the optional Lower Tray Assembly, set it up now. Follow the
instructions packed with the unit, then complete the printer setup
as outlined in this guide.
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3.
Allow enough room on all sides of the printer according to the
following specifications:
1.61 m (63.7 in.)
150 mm (6 in.)
503 mm
(20 in.)
551 mm
(21.7 in.)
1.59 m (62.5 in.)
835 mm (32.5 in.)
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Setup Guide
5
Set up the printer
Remove all packing tape and labels from the outside of the printer.
N O T
E
Save all shipping materials and packing inserts in case you need to move or
ship the printer later.
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Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
Load the toner cartridges
1.
Open the front cover.
2.
Remove the four plastic shipping inserts from the toner carousel as
follows:
a.
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Push up the black switch to release the toner carousel knob.
b.
Turn the knob clockwise until a tab is completely visible.
a
Toner
b
Toner
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N O T
E
If the carousel knob is difficult to turn, push up on the carousel as shown.
Toner
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c.
Grasp the tab firmly. Pull straight out, and then down and to the
right to remove the insert.
d.
Repeat Steps a through c until you have removed all four inserts.
d
Toner
c
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3.
Note the color (cyan/blue, magenta, yellow, or black) visible in the
toner carousel.
Toner
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4.
Unpack the matching toner cartridge.
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