Printing Reference
Phaser
™
220 Drivers and Utilities
First printing December 1993
070-8870-00
Copyright
©
1993 by Tektronix, Inc., Wilsonville, Oregon. Printed in the United States of America.
All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of
Tektronix, Inc.
This instrument, in whole or in part, may be protected by one or more U.S. or foreign patents or patent
applications. Information provided upon request from Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, Oregon
97070-1000.
If acquired subject to FAR or DFARS, the following shall apply:
Unpublished Ñ rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
Restricted Rights Legend Ñ Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set
forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software at DFARS 252.227-7013,
or in subparagraph (c) (2) of the Commercial Computer Software Ð Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19, as
applicable. Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-1000.
Tektronix
¨
is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. TekColorª and ColorCoatª are trademarks of
Tektronix, Inc. Phaserª is a trademark of Tektronix, Inc. for color printers and related products.
Adobeª and PostScriptª are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated which may be registered in certain
jurisdictions.
Timesª, Helveticaª and Palatinoª are trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery, and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of
International typeface Corporation.
UNIX is a trademark of AT&T Bell Laboratories.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
StufÞt Deluxe is a trademark of Aladdin Systems, Inc. and Raymond Lau.
TCP/IP is a trademark of FTP Software. Copyright © 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by FTP Software, Inc. All rights
reserved. PC/TCP for DOS is based on a set of programs originally designed and developed by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. FTP Software has made extensive modiÞcations and enhancements to
the M.I.T. programs.
Novell
¨
Netware
¨
is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
PCL
¨
5 is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation.
PANTONE
¨
*
Colors generated by the Phaser 220i and 220e Color Printers are four-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.Õs check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials.
© Pantone, Inc., 1988.
Other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
Printing Reference
Phaser
™
220 Drivers and Utilities
First printing December 1993
070-8870-00
Copyright
©
1993 by Tektronix, Inc., Wilsonville, Oregon. Printed in the United States of America.
All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of
Tektronix, Inc.
This instrument, in whole or in part, may be protected by one or more U.S. or foreign patents or patent
applications. Information provided upon request from Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, Oregon
97070-1000.
If acquired subject to FAR or DFARS, the following shall apply:
Unpublished — rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
Restricted Rights Legend — Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set
forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software at DFARS 252.227-7013,
or in subparagraph (c) (2) of the Commercial Computer Software – Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19, as
applicable. Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-1000.
Tektronix
®
is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. TekColor™ and ColorCoat™ are trademarks of
Tektronix, Inc. Phaser™ is a trademark of Tektronix, Inc. for color printers and related products.
Adobe™ and PostScript™ are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated which may be registered in certain
jurisdictions.
Times™, Helvetica™ and Palatino™ are trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery, and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of
International typeface Corporation.
UNIX is a trademark of AT&T Bell Laboratories.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Stuffit Deluxe is a trademark of Aladdin Systems, Inc. and Raymond Lau.
TCP/IP is a trademark of FTP Software. Copyright © 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by FTP Software, Inc. All rights
reserved. PC/TCP for DOS is based on a set of programs originally designed and developed by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. FTP Software has made extensive modifications and enhancements to
the M.I.T. programs.
Novell
®
Netware
®
is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
PCL
®
5 is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation.
PANTONE
®
*
Colors generated by the Phaser 220i and 220e Color Printers are four-color process simulations
and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference
Manuals for accurate colors.
PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on these products when driven by qualified Pantone-licensed
software packages. Contact Pantone, Inc. for a current list of qualified licensees.
*
Pantone, Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials.
© Pantone, Inc., 1988.
Other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
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Contents
1 Before You Begin
Checking the diskettes 1-1
Using this manual 1-2
Printing reference chapters 1-2
Using the printer 1-3
When to use the drivers 1-3
When to use the utility files 1-3
When to use the switches 1-4
Where to find the drivers, utility files, and built-in switches 1-4
Understanding driver and utility file interactions 1-5
For Macintosh users 1-6
Opening the READ ME files on the diskettes 1-6
Using the Macintosh driver 1-6
Using the Macintosh utility files 1-6
For PC users 1-10
Using the Windows driver 1-10
Using the PC utility files 1-10
For workstation users 1-12
2 Printing From a Macintosh
Using the Macintosh printer driver 2-1
System requirements 2-1
Installing the driver 2-1
Selecting the printer in the Chooser 2-3
Using the Tektronix driver 2-3
Using the LaserWriter 8.0 printer driver 2-7
Printing from an application 2-11
PDF printer description files 2-12
PDX printer description files 2-13
PPD printer description file 2-14
PANTONE Color Template for Adobe Illustrator 2-15
PANTONE Color Library for Aldus FreeHand 2-16
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3 Printing From a PC
Using the Tektronix printer driver for Windows 3-1
System requirements 3-1
Accessing on-line help 3-1
If you already have Tektronix printers installed 3-2
Installing the Tektronix driver 3-5
Configuring the Tektronix driver 3-7
Installing the Tektronix driver on a network 3-11
Using the Tektronix driver 3-12
Updating the standard Microsoft Windows PostScript driver 3-16
Using DOS drivers 3-18
Printing from an application 3-19
PDX printer description files 3-20
PPD printer description files 3-21
PANTONE Color library file for Adobe Illustrator 3-22
PANTONE Color library file for Aldus FreeHand 3-23
PANTONE Color palette file for CorelDRAW! 3-24
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4 Printing from a Workstation
Printing files 4-1
Using the utility files 4-1
About PostScript Level 2 operators 4-2
About Control-D characters 4-2
Obtaining the PC utility files 4-4
Mounting the files from a PC DOS diskette 4-4
Downloading files from the Tektronix Color Printer
Information Server 4-5
Using the Tektronix Bulletin Board System 4-6
PostScript code for Tektronix utility files 4-7
ANYTRAY.PS (to print on media from either tray) 4-7
CONFIG.PS (setting PostScript job and wait timeouts) 4-8
DEVPARAM.PS (configuring a serial port) 4-9
HPGLPENS.PS (set HP-GL pen colors) 4-10
HPGLTEST.PLT (test HP-GL mode) 4-11
PSTEST.PS (test PostScript mode) 4-11
RESET.PS (resetting the printer) 4-11
LOWRTRAY.PS (to print on media from the printer's lower tray) 4-12
NOSTRTPG.PS (turn off startup page) 4-13
STARTPG.PS (turning on startup page) 4-13
UPPRTRAY.PS (to print on media from the printer's upper tray) 4-14
5 Selecting Media and Image Options
Printing tasks for Macintosh users 5-2
Printing tasks for PC users 5-2
Selecting a paper size 5-3
Selecting the paper source 5-4
Using a driver 5-4
Using a utility file 5-5
Selecting image orientation 5-7
Selecting media type 5-8
Selecting print quality 5-9
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6 Selecting Color Corrections
TekColor Dynamic Correction 6-1
How to use color 6-2
Making color corrections 6-3
Using the driver selections 6-5
Using the utility files and switches 6-7
Using the switches on the printerÕs rear panel 6-11
Simulate display colors 6-13
Print a truer blue 6-14
Use printerÕs current color defaults 6-16
Turning off all color corrections 6-18
Closely match printing press colors 6-20
Using simple color conversions 6-21
Printing the color sampler charts 6-23
Before you print the CMYK, RGB, and HSB color charts 6-25
Printing the CMYK, RGB, and HSB color charts 6-26
Printing the PANTONE¨ Color chart 6-28
7 Using Fonts and SCSI Hard Disks
Using Macintosh screen fonts 7-2
Decompressing the fonts 7-2
Using the decompressed fonts 7-3
Using fonts with Windows 7-3
Printing a font sampler 7-4
Downloading fonts to the printer 7-5
Downloading Macintosh fonts 7-6
Downloading PC fonts 7-7
Formatting a SCSI hard disk connected to the printer 7-9
Initializing a formatted SCSI hard disk 7-11
Enabling and disabling Sys/Start Job execution 7-13
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8 Modifying Printer Operation
Changing the printer's name 8-2
Enabling and disabling the startup page 8-4
Printing a configuration page 8-6
Resetting the printer 8-8
Macintosh users 8-8
PC and workstation users 8-10
Adding Control-D characters to PC files 8-11
Removing Control-D characters 8-12
Configuring a serial port for a printer 8-14
9 Using Different Printer Language Modes
Printer language tasks for PC and workstation users 9-1
Setting PostScript and HP-GL job and wait timeouts 9-2
Changing printer language mode 9-4
Printing PostScript files 9-5
Printing HP-GL files 9-5
Printing PCL5 files 9-5
Testing printer language mode change 9-6
HP-GL mode 9-6
PostScript mode 9-6
Setting default HP-GL pen colors 9-6
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10 Troubleshooting
Getting help 10-1
Using the Tektronix Bulletin Board System 10-1
Reaching the Technical Support staff 10-1
Using the automated fax system 10-2
Downloading files from the Tektronix
Color Printer Information Server 10-3
Selecting a SCSI hard disk 10-4
Resolving error or alert messages 10-4
Solving printing problems 10-5
PostScript printing errors 10-5
Using a PostScript error handler 10-6
Improving print speed 10-7
If the printer isn't printing 10-8
If your file doesnÕt print 10-9
If printed colors are not what you expected 10-10
Fixing timeout problems in Windows 10-12
Sharing the printer on a network 10-13
If you have problems using the paper trays 10-14
Index
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Chapter
1
Before You Begin
The Tektronix software diskettes for Macintosh and PC environments are
packaged together for shipment with Phaser 220i and 220e printers. This
printing reference explains how to use the drivers and utilities on the
diskettes to get the best color prints from your printer.
Checking the diskettes
Note
If you need PC software in 5.25-inch format diskettes, contact
your reseller or local Tektronix ofÞce. Or, in the U.S., call
1-800-835-6100 and ask for the sales department. Request part
number 063-1734-00.
The following diskettes are shipped with the Phaser 220i and 220e:
■
For the Macintosh
■
Macintosh Printer Driver
■
Macintosh Printer Utilities
■
For the PC
■
Windows 3.1 Printer Driver
■
Printer Utilities
Note
If you are using a workstation, refer to Chapter 4, ÒPrinting from
a Workstation,Ó for instructions on obtaining the utility Þles.
1
Before You Begin
1-2
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Using this manual
Refer to the chapters in this manual depending on the type of computer you
are using and the information you are looking for.
Printing reference chapters
Chapter title Chapter contents For
Macintosh
users
For PC
users
For
Workstation
users
1 Before You Begin
Explains how to use the diskettes.
✔
✔✔
2 Printing From a
Macintosh
Explains how to install and use the
Tektronix driver and printer description Þles
for Macintosh applications.
✔
3 Printing From a PC
Explains how to install and use the
Tektronix driver and printer description Þles
for PC Windows applications, and includes
information on printing from DOS.
✔
4 Printing from a
Workstation
Explains how to obtain utility Þles, and
includes PostScript code for some utility
Þles on the
Printer Utilities diskette.
✔
5 Selecting Media and
Image Options
Explains how to make paper size and
image orientation selections in the
Macintosh and Windows drivers.
✔
✔
6 Selecting Color
Corrections
Explains how to make color corrections
with driver settings, utility Þles, and printer
switches, and how to print and use the
color sampler charts.
✔
✔✔
7 Using Fonts and SCSI
Hard Disks
Explains how to use fonts, format a SCSI
disk for font storage, and control Sys/Start
Job execution.
✔
✔✔
8 Modifying Printer
Operation
Explains how to perform specialized tasks
to modify the printer's behavior, such as
turning off the printerÕs startup page.
✔
✔✔
9 Using Different Printer
Language Modes
Explains how to switch between PostScript,
HP-GL, and PCL
¨
5.
✔✔
10 Troubleshooting
Gives solutions to a variety of problems
and special cases.
✔
✔✔
Index A detailed cross-reference to help you Þnd
the information you need.
✔✔ ✔
Before You Begin
1
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1-3
Using the printer
The Tektronix Phaser 220i and 220e Color Printers use Adobe's PostScript
Level 2 language. You can take advantage of the Level 2 features and special
color corrections by using one or more of the following methods:
■
A Tektronix printer driver
(Available for Macintosh and PC Windows applications)
■
The utility Þles
■
The printer's built-in color correction switches
When to use the drivers
Most Macintosh and Windows applications can take advantage of the
Tektronix drivers. Use the drivers to select printing options, such as media
size. In most cases you use the options in a driver's dialog box to select color
corrections. Refer to Chapter 6, ÒSelecting Color Corrections,Ó for details.
When to use the utility Þles
The utility Þles perform such tasks as color corrections, changing the printer
name, and printing a conÞguration page. Some of these adjustments change
the printer's default settings and are intended for use in the following cases:
■
With applications that don't use Tektronix drivers.
■
With applications that use their own drivers.
■
When printing the Tektronix color sampler charts.
■
When printing from a workstation.
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When to use the switches
The printer's rear panel switches can be used to change the printer's default
color correction state. Refer to Chapter 6, ÒSelecting Color CorrectionsÓ
for details.
Where to Þnd the drivers, utility Þles, and built-in switches
■
Printer drivers
■
Macintosh driver software is located on the Macintosh Printer
Driver diskette and is described in Chapter 2, ÒPrinting from a
Macintosh.Ó
■
Windows driver software is located on the Windows 3.1 Printer
Driver diskette and is described in Chapter 3, ÒPrinting from a PC.Ó
■
Utility Þles
■
Macintosh utility Þles are located on the Macintosh Printer Utilities
diskette in the
Phaser 220 Utilities.sea , Phaser 220 Apps.sea , and Phaser
220 Samplers.sea
archive Þles, and are described in several chapters
of this manual.
■
PC utility Þles are located on the Printer Utilities diskette in the
PHSR220 , APPLSPEC , and SAMPLERS directories, and are
described in several chapters of this manual.
■
Built-in switches
■
Switches labeled ÒColor Corrections,Ó are located on the printer's
rear panel and are described in Chapter 6, ÒSelecting Color
Corrections.Ó Refer to the printerÕs user manual for information on
the rear panel switches.
Before You Begin
1
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Understanding driver and utility Þle interactions
Selections made in the driver affect only those prints made from the driver.
However, selections made with utility Þles and switches change the printer's
default settings and can affect prints made by other users. Refer to the topic
ÒIf you are sharing the printer on a networkÓ in Chapter 10,
ÒTroubleshooting,Ó for driver, utility Þle, and switch interactions.
1
Before You Begin
1-6
Phaser 220 Drivers and Utilities
For Macintosh users
Opening the READ ME Þles on the diskettes
Each Macintosh diskette contains a READ ME Þle providing information
that arrived too late to be included in this manual. These
READ ME Þles
were written in the
TeachText program. You must have a copy of TeachText
installed on your hard disk to read these Þles. If you don't have a copy
already installed, copy
TeachText from the same Apple system software
diskettes you last used to upgrade your computer.
Using the Macintosh driver
Install the Tektronix Macintosh driver according to the instructions in
Chapter 2, ÒPrinting from a Macintosh.Ó Then refer to other chapters in this
manual to perform common tasks, such as making color corrections.
Chapter 2 also contains instructions for using the LaserWriter 8.0 printer
driver with the Phaser 220 printer.
Using the Macintosh utility Þles
The Macintosh Printer Utilities diskette contains compressed archive Þles
with
.sea extensions. These compressed Þles each contain a group of Þles.
For example, the
Phaser 220 Utilities.sea Þle contains the printer utility Þles
for performing such tasks as turning off the printerÕs startup page. You need
to decompress an entire archive Þle onto your hard disk, then delete the
individual Þles you don't want to use.
Decompressing the Macintosh utility files
1.
Insert the Macintosh Printer Utilities diskette into your computer's
disk drive.
2.
Double-click one of the compressed Þles.
3.
At the Self-Extracting Archive dialog box, click Continue .
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4.
In the dialog box, select the location, such as your hard drive,
where you want the decompressed Þles saved.
(illustration )
5.
At the prompt Install software as: you are asked to name
the folder where you want the decompressed Þles to reside. Use
either the default folder name listed in the edit box or type in the
name you want for the folder. Then click Save.
6.
At the Installation was successful dialog box, click Quit.
The contents of the decompressed Þle are saved in the folder you
speciÞed and are ready for use.
Decompressing Screen Fonts.sea
Refer to Chapter 7, ÒUsing Fonts and SCSI Hard Disks,Ó for special
instructions on decompressing fonts.
1
Before You Begin
1-8
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Using the utility files
The utility Þles change the way the printer operates. First, decompress the
archive Þle from the diskette to a folder on your hard disk. Install the
Tektronix driver (or a LaserWriter driver) and select the appropriate printer
in the Chooser, then send the Þles to the printer. There are two ways to send
Þles to the printer:
■ Self-sending Þles: If the Þle has a self-sender arrow icon, the Þle is
automatically sent to the currently chosen printer when you
double-click on the icon.
(illustration)
■ LaserWriter Utility: If the Þle does not have the self-sending icon,
use the LaserWriter Utility to send the Þle to the printer.
(illustration)
Using self-sending files
Certain Macintosh Þles, designated by a self-sender arrow icon, are
automatically sent to the currently selected printer when you double-click
on the icon. Most of the Þles in the Phaser 220 Samplers.sea and Phaser 220
Utilities.sea archive Þles are self-sending.
After double-clicking on the self-sender icon, a dialog box appears with the
name and a short description of the Þle you selected and the printer you are
sending the Þle to. Select Cancel or OK from this dialog box to continue.
Before You Begin
1
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1-9
Using the LaserWriter Utility to send files to the printer
The LaserWriter Utility is an Apple utility that you use on the Macintosh to
send PostScript Þles and fonts to the printer.
The following Þles are not self-sending; use the LaserWriter Utility to send
these Þles to the printer:
■ PANTONE
¨
-Tek Phaser 220 (PANTONE color sampler chart)
■ Reset Printer
1.
Decompress the Phaser 220 Utilities.sea archive Þle on the
Macintosh Printer Utilities diskette to a folder on your
hard disk.
2.
Install the Tektronix driver according to instructions in Chapter 2,
ÒPrinting from a Macintosh.Ó
3.
Select the appropriate printer in the Chooser.
4.
Locate the LaserWriter Utility in the folder of decompressed Þles.
Double-click on the LaserWriter Utility icon to start
the application.
5.
Select Download PostScript File from the Utilities menu.
6.
Select the Þle that you want sent to the printer, and click Open.
7.
At the prompt Save PostScript output as: you are asked
for a Þle name for saving printer output. Use the default name
given in the edit box or type in a new name. Then click Save to
send the Þle to the printer. (Printer output includes status
messages generated by the printer reporting such conditions as
out of paper.)
8.
If no output is returned by the printer, the LaserWriter Utility
displays a dialog box; click OK in the box to continue.
If output is returned by the printer, you won't see this dialog box;
check your hard disk for the Þle the utility created for the
printer's output.
1
Before You Begin
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Phaser 220 Drivers and Utilities
For PC users
Using the Windows driver
Install the Tektronix Windows 3.1 printer driver according to the instructions
in Chapter 3, ÒPrinting From a PC.Ó Then refer to other chapters in this
printing reference to perform common tasks, such as making color
corrections and selecting media size.
About Control-D characters in Windows print jobs
Windows automatically puts Control-D characters at the beginning and end
of each print job. If your computer is connected to the printer through a
parallel or serial port, you need to leave these characters in the Þles.
However, if your computer is connected to an Ethernet network such as
Novell
¨
NetWare¨ or TCP/IPª, you should delete the Control-D characters.
Refer to Chapter 8, ÒModifying Printer Operation,Ó for instructions on
deleting Control-D characters from Windows print jobs.
Using the PC utility Þles
The utility Þles change the way the printer operates. To use the Þles, send
them to the printer from the communications port your printer is connected
to. First, locate the Þles you want to use on the Printer Utilities diskette.
Then use the DOS COPY command to send the desired Þle to the printer.
You can copy the Þles to your computer's hard disk, or use the Þles directly
from the diskette.
For example, to reset the printer you would send the RESET.PS Þle to the
printer. If your printer is connected to a parallel (LPT) port, type the
following command (where X is 1, 2, or 3):
COPY RESET.PS LPTX:
If your printer is connected to a serial (COM) port, type the
following command (where X is 1, 2, or 3):
COPY RESET.PS COMX:
If your printer is connected to a Novell or TCP/IP network, you should
follow the instructions provided with your network software.
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1
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About Control-D characters in PC utility files
The utility Þles on the Printer Utilities diskette all begin and end with
Control-D characters. If your computer is connected to the printer through a
parallel or serial port, you need to leave these characters in the Þles.
However, if your computer is connected to an Ethernet network such as
Novell NetWare or TCP/IP, you should delete the Control-D characters from
each utility Þle you plan to use. Refer to Chapter 8, ÒModifying Printer
Operation,Ó for instructions on adding and deleting Control-D characters in
utility Þles.
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Before You Begin
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For workstation users
If you are using a workstation, refer to Chapter 4, ÒPrinting from a
Workstation.Ó Chapter 4 provides information about using the PC utility
Þles on workstations, explains the different ways to obtain the Þles, and
includes the PostScript code for the most often used utility Þles.
About Control-D characters
The utility Þles on the Printer Utilities diskette for PC/DOS, all begin and
end with Control-D characters. If your workstation is connected to the
printer through a parallel or serial port, you need to leave these characters in
the Þles. However, if your workstation is connected to an Ethernet network
such as NetWare or TCP/IP, you should delete the Control-D characters
from each utility Þle you plan to use. Refer to Chapter 4, ÒPrinting From a
Workstation,Ó for instructions on adding and deleting Control-D characters
from utility Þles.
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Chapter
2
Printing From a
Macintosh
Using the Macintosh printer driver
System requirements
The Tektronix printer driver for the Macintosh requires the following
hardware and software:
■ An Apple Macintosh II computer (or later)
■ At least 4 Mbytes of memory
■ System Software version 6.0.7 or 7.0 and higher
Installing the driver
The Phaser 220 driver is a Tektronix-modiÞed version of Apple's LaserWriter
7.1.2 printer driver. This driver includes special paper sizes and TekColor
color correction options. This installation procedure uses Apple's Installer
program to load the software for the Phaser 220 Driver onto your computer's
hard disk. The Installer also loads the LaserWriter 7.1.2 software if you are
using system software 6.0.7.
If the printer is shared on a network, install the same version of the Tektronix
driver on all Macintosh computers connected to the network.
Note
LaserWriter 7.1.2 software is required to operate the Tektronix
driver. It is automatically installed for system software 6.0.7
users. If you have system software 7.0 with LaserWriter 7.1.2
already installed, the Installer does not update these Þles.
2
Printing From a Macintosh
2-2
Phaser 220 Drivers and Utilities
1.
Make sure that your Macintosh is powered up with system
software version 6.0.7, or 7.0 or higher, installed.
2.
Close all applications and disable virus protection software. Some
virus protection software (such as Gatekeeper) may interfere with
driver installation. Refer to the programÕs documentation
for instructions.
3.
Insert the Macintosh Printer Driver diskette into the disk drive.
When the diskette appears on the desktop, you'll see several icons.
4.
Double-click on the Installer icon to start the Installer program.
Read the introduction screen, then click OK. You'll see Easy
Install in the Installer window with the software listed.
(illustration)
5.
Click the Install button. All the necessary printer software is
automatically installed onto your hard disk.
6.
Click the Quit button in the dialog box that appears.
7.
Store the printer driver diskette in a safe place.
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Selecting the printer in the Chooser
Note
After changing printer drivers, always check Page Setup in all
open applications.
1.
Select Chooser from the Apple menu.
2.
Click the Phaser 220 printer driver icon located on the left-hand
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, Restart your
Macintosh, and repeat the printer driver installation procedure;
also check the cable connections on your computer and printer.)
3.
Click on the Tektronix printer you want to print to. The list of
Tektronix printers is located on the right side of the Chooser.
4.
Close the Chooser by clicking its close box.
Using the Tektronix driver
Note
If you change printer drivers in the Chooser, always check for the
appropriate paper selection in Page Setup. Different drivers
have different page sizes listed in the pull-down menu.
Use the Page Setup, Print, and TekColor Options dialog boxes to select
printing options. Refer to other chapters in this printing reference for
instructions on performing common tasks with the driver.
Applications that use their own drivers
Some Macintosh applications, such as Aldus PageMaker, use their own
printer drivers. The best way to obtain the TekColor color corrections on
your prints is to use the Phaser 220 printer driver. For example, you can
force PageMaker to use the Tektronix driver by holding down the Option
key and choosing Print from the File menu. For other applications, refer to
the softwareÕs documentation for the correct procedure.
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Making selections in the Page Setup dialog box
Choose Page Setup from the File menu to see the Page Setup dialog box.
Make printer selections in the Þelds described in the following table.
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Page Setup dialog box options
Dialog box options Option description
Paper Select a paper size from the pop-up menu. Refer to the
"Phaser 220 special paper sizes" table in Chapter 5,
ÒSelecting Media and Image OptionsÓ for a list of paper
sizes and image areas.
Reduce or Enlarge Type in the percentage to reduce or enlarge your printed
image.
Orientation Select one of the following options to determine how an
image is placed on the paper:
■ Portrait
■ Landscape
Printer Effects Select one or more of the following options (refer to
Apple's documentation for details on these options):
■ Font Substitution
■ Text Smoothing
■ Graphics Smoothing
■ Faster Bitmap Printing
Options Refer to Apple's documentation for details on this feature.
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Making selections in the Print dialog box
Choose Print from the File menu to see the Print dialog box. Make printer
selections in the Þelds described in the following table.
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Print dialog box options
Dialog box options Option description
Copies Type in the number of prints that you want.
Pages Type in the range of document page numbers that you
want printed, or select All.
Cover Page Select one of the following options:
■ No
■ First Page
■ Last Page
Paper Source Use the tray selection options in the TekColor Options
dialog box.
Print Select one of the following options:
■ Black & White: to print in black-and-white only.
■ Color/Grayscale: to print in color.
Destination Select one of the following options:
■ Printer: to send a document to the printer
■ PostScript File: to save a document to a Þle
TekColor button Click this button to see the TekColor Options dialog box.
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Making selections in the TekColor Options dialog box
Click the TekColor button in the Print dialog box to see the TekColor
Options dialog box. Make printer selections in the Þelds described in the
following table. Refer to Chapter 5, ÒSelecting Media and Image Options,Ó
and Chapter 6, ÒSelecting Color Corrections,Ó for details on these options.
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TekColor Options dialog box options
Dialog box options Option description
Color Corrections Select one of the following options:
■ None
■ Vivid Blue
■ Simulate Display
■ Simulate Press
■ Use Printer Setting
Tray Selection Select one of the following options:
■ Upper: prints on the paper loaded in the printer's
upper tray.
■ Lower: prints on the paper loaded in the printer's
lower tray.
■ Auto Select: prints Þrst from the lower tray until it
is empty, then prints from the upper tray.
Print Quality Select one of the following Options
■ Standard
■ Enhanced
■ High Resolution
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Using the LaserWriter 8.0 printer driver
You can use AppleÕs LaserWriter driver version 8.0 with a Phaser 220 printer,
but the options you select in the LaserWriter 8.0 driverÕs Page Setup and
Print dialog boxes must be reselected for every print request.
Installing the LaserWriter 8.0 driver
Note
During installation, the LaserWriter 8.0 driver leaves other
versions of the LaserWriter driver intact, so that this driver can
co-exist with the Tektronix driver.
Refer to the LaserWriter driverÕs documentation, LaserWriter 8.0 Update
Guide, for instructions on installing the driver.
Using the LaserWriter 8.0 driver with a Phaser 220
The LaserWriter 8.0 driver uses printer-speciÞc 4.1 PPDs (PostScript printer
description Þles) for information on a printerÕs page sizes, TekColor color
corrections, and media type options. To use the LaserWriter 8.0 driver with a
Phaser 220 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.
1.
The Phaser 220 Apps.sea archive Þle on the Macintosh Printer
Utilities diskette contains printer description Þles for Phaser 220
printers. Follow the instructions in Chapter 1, ÒBefore You Begin,Ó
to decompress these Þles.
2.
Locate the PPD4.1 Þle for the Phaser 220 in the folder on your hard
disk containing decompressed Þles. Place the Þle with other PPDs
for the LaserWriter 8.0 driver in the Printer Descriptions folder, in
the Extensions folder, inside the System Folder.
3.
Open the Chooser.
4.
Select the LaserWriter 8.0 driver icon.
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5.
Select your printer from the list.
6.
Still in the Chooser, click the Setup button to see a list of options.
7.
In the dialog box that appears, click the More Choices button to
see the full range of options.
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8.
Click the Printer Info button, then click the Update info button in
the next dialog box.
9.
Record the information on PostScript Version and Total Memory
Installed; you will need this information later. Click OK.
10.
Click the Select PPD button. The Printer Descriptions folder in the
Extensions folder, inside the System Folder, is displayed.
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