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Trademarks

XANTÉ®, Accel-a-Writer®, and ScreenWriter® are registered trademarks of XANTÉ CORPORATION, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ColourLaser™, X-ACT™ and FilmStar™ are trademarks of XANTÉ CORPORATION.

Adobe®, Adobe® Illustrator®, Adobe® PageMaker®, Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe® PostScript®, Adobe Type Manager®, and the ATM® and PostScript logos are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Adobe® Acrobat™, Adobe® PostScript® 3™, and Adobe® Separator™ are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. EtherHelp™ is a trademark of the AG Group. Aldus® is a registered trademark of Aldus Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Apple®, AppleTalk®, ColorSync®, EtherTalk®, LaserWriter®, iMac®, and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. LocalTalk™, Balloon Help™, QuickDraw™, Power Mac™, and SimpleText™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AutoCAD® is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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FreeHand™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MultiAd Creator registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Novell® and NetWare® are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Quark® and QuarkXPress® are registered trademarks of Quark, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Preps® is a registered trademark of ScenicSoft, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ScenicSoft is a trademark of ScenicSoft, Inc. Solaris™ is a trademark of Sun Micro Systems, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

UL® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratory, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. UNIX® is a registered trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratories, Inc., registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the US EPA, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

is a registered trademark of MultiAd Services, Inc.,

Ethernet® and Xerox® are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective holders.

Manual Notice

XANTÉ CORPORATION reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the equipment described herein without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, XANTÉ CORPORATION makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this manual.

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XANTÉ CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this manual, or the use of this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.

Proprietary

The digitally encoded software included with the XANTÉ ColourLaser printer is copyrighted © 2000 by XANTÉ CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved. Patent Pending. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or manner or on any media, without the express written permission of XANTÉ CORPORATION.

This manual is Copyrighted © 2000 by XANTÉ CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or language without the express written permission of XANTÉ CORPORATION.

Safety Information

The printer generates a small amount of ozone gas during image transfer in the printing process. When shipped from the factory, the printer meets the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) standard for ozone emission.

Warning! An invisible laser beam which radiates inside the laser

printer’s scanner unit can cause permanent eye damage. DO NOT disassemble or try to adjust the laser scanner unit.

FCC Classification

Warning! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.

Power Information

100/120 V Version:100/120 VAC (90-132 V), 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz), 6.5 A 220/240 V Version:220/240 VAC (198-264 V), 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz), 3.2 A

Power Cord

The power cord is the main disconnect device. It should be plugged into an easily accessible outlet.

For 115 Volt Configuration:

The power cord to be used with 115 Volt configuration is minimum type SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15 feet. One terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is terminated in a NEMA 5-15P plug.

For 230 Volt Configuration

The power cord to be used with 230 Volt configuration is minimum type SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15 feet. One terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is terminated as required by the country where it will be installed.

Le cable de transport d'energie que doit etre utilis'e la configuration 230 Volts est le type minimum SJT (SVT), 18/3, nominal 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps, 4.5 m long maximum. Un bout est raccorde comme exige par le pays ou il sera utilis'e.

Das Netzkabel ist das haupfsachliche Diskonnektionsmittel, es sollte in eine leicht erreichbare steckdos gesteckt werden.

Das Netzkabel kann mit einer 230 Volts Konfiguration verwonder werden vom typ: Minimum VDE or HAR, 3 X 1.00 mm2, 250 V ac, 10 Amps, maximal 4.5 m long. Ein Ende ontspriche dem Stecker IEC 320. Das andoro Ende entspricht den Anfoderungen des entsprechenden Landes.

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Power Conservation

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, XANTÉ CORPORATION has determined this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This printer enters a lowpower state after 30 minutes of inactivity. This complies with the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program, but is not an EPA endorsement of the product.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity

The Product ColourLaser has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following international standards: EN 50081-1 “Generic Emissions Standard for Residential,

Commercial and Light Industrial Products of” 01, Feb. 1991

EN 50082-1 “Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,

Commercial and Light Industrial Products of” 01, Feb. 1991

EN 55022 “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio

Interference Information Technology Equipment of” 14, April 1987

IEC 1000-4-2 “Testing Measurement Techniques, Electrostatic

Discharge of” 1995, First Edition

IEC 1000-4-3 “Testing and Measurement Techniques, Radio

Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test of” 1995 First Edition

IEC 1000-4-4 “Testing and Measurement Techniques, Electrical

Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test of” 1995 First

edition MIL-STD-45662A “Calibration System Requirements” EN 60950 “Safety of Information Technology Equipment

including Electrical Business Equipment”

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards

Place Mobile, Alabama Date December 7, 1995 Robert C. Ross, Jr.

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Colophon and Credits

This manual was written using Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and FreeHand. Typefaces for the main body of the manual are Times, Helvetica, and Courier.

Credits: edited by Lesa Moore; written by Lane Crume, Ashley Lauber, and Stephanie Wright; designed by Gene Everette; illustrated by Todd Till, Susie Simmons, and Paula Sirk; special thanks to XANTÉ Engineering, XANTÉ Technical Support, and all of our reviewers.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction.............................................................. 1-1

XANTÉ ColourLaser Printer ................................................... 1-3

About This Manual .................................................................. 1-4

Manual Conventions..........................................................1-6

Printer Features ........................................................................ 1-6

Printer Configurations.............................................................. 1-8

Warranty and Product Registration........................................ 1-10

Other Helpful Documentation................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2 - Installation ................................................................ 2-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 2-3

Printer Location ....................................................................... 2-3

Printer Package ........................................................................ 2-4

Printer Overview ...................................................................... 2-6

Toner Cartridges ...................................................................... 2-8

Handling Toner Cartridges ................................................ 2-8

Redistributing Toner ................................................... 2-9

Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge ...................... 2-9

Removing or Installing an OPC Belt Cartridge ..................... 2-11

Installing or Replacing

the Fuser Oil Bottle ................................................................ 2-14

Installing or Replacing the Cleaning Roller........................... 2-16

Paper Cassette ........................................................................ 2-17

Printer Ports ........................................................................... 2-20

Selecting the Printer Interface ......................................... 2-21

Connecting to the LocalTalk Port ................................... 2-21

Connecting to the Parallel Port........................................ 2-23

Connecting to the Serial Port........................................... 2-24

Connecting to the Ethernet Ports..................................... 2-24

Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT and 10/100BaseT)2-24

Connecting the Power Cord and Verifying Setup.................. 2-26

Connecting the Power Cord ............................................ 2-26

Turning the Printer On .............................................. 2-27

Turning the Printer Off ............................................. 2-27

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Verifying Setup ............................................................... 2-28

Verifying a LocalTalk Setup..................................... 2-28

Verifying a Parallel Setup......................................... 2-28

Verifying the Serial Setup......................................... 2-29

Colour Density Calibration .................................................... 2-29

Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup....................................................... 3-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 3-3

XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM ..................................................... 3-3

Adobe Acrobat Reader............................................................. 3-5

XInstaller.................................................................................. 3-5

Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers............................................. 3-8

Selecting the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver.................. 3-8

AdobePS 8.7.X ........................................................... 3-8

AdobePS 8.6 ............................................................... 3-9

AdobePS 8.5.1 .......................................................... 3-10

AdobePS 8.7.X ................................................................ 3-11

Installing AdobePS 8.7.X ......................................... 3-11

Installing the PPD for AdobePS 8.7.X ..................... 3-11

AdobePS 8.6 .................................................................... 3-12

Installing AdobePS 8.6 ............................................. 3-12

Installing the PPD for AdobePS 8.6 ......................... 3-13

AdobePS 8.5.1 ................................................................. 3-13

Installing AdobePS 8.5.1 .......................................... 3-13

Installing the PPD for AdobePS 8.5.1 ...................... 3-14

Configuring the PPD ....................................................... 3-14

Configuring the Printer.................................................... 3-16

App Drivers Folder ................................................................ 3-17

PageMaker 5 PPD Folder ................................................ 3-18

QuarkXPress PDF Folder ................................................ 3-18

ScenicSoft Preps.............................................................. 3-19

Downloads Folder .................................................................. 3-19

XANTÉ Command Center..................................................... 3-21

General Menu .................................................................. 3-21

Printer Status............................................................. 3-21

Printer Information ................................................... 3-22

Spooling .................................................................... 3-22

Margin Adjustment ................................................... 3-22

X-ACT ...................................................................... 3-22

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Download Postscript File.......................................... 3-22

Test Directory ........................................................... 3-22

Reboot Printer ........................................................... 3-22

Startup Page .............................................................. 3-22

Networking Menu............................................................ 3-23

Novell Print Server ................................................... 3-23

AppleTalk ................................................................. 3-24

TCP/IP ...................................................................... 3-24

Graphics Menu ................................................................ 3-24

CRD Directories ....................................................... 3-24

Linearization ............................................................. 3-24

ICC Profiling............................................................. 3-25

Adobe Downloader ................................................................ 3-25

File Menu ........................................................................ 3-25

Download Fonts ........................................................ 3-25

Download Postscript File.......................................... 3-26

Special Menu ................................................................... 3-26

Printer Status............................................................. 3-26

Printer Font Directory ............................................... 3-26

Other Special Menu Options..................................... 3-26

Procedures.............................................................................. 3-26

Color Linearization (Calibration) .................................... 3-27

Profiling........................................................................... 3-30

Printer Margin Adjustment.............................................. 3-34

Downloaded Fonts........................................................... 3-36

Downloading Fonts................................................... 3-36

Reviewing and Removing Downloaded Fonts ......... 3-37

Chapter 4 - PC Setup ................................................................... 4-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 4-3

XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM (PC)............................................. 4-3

Adobe Acrobat Reader............................................................. 4-4

XANTÉ Utilities Installer ........................................................ 4-5

XANTÉ Utilities and Application Drivers ........................ 4-6

Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers............................................. 4-8

Deleting Previous Driver Versions.................................... 4-8

Windows 95, 98, 2000, and NT 4.0 Drivers.................... 4-11

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Deleting AdobePS 4.1.X and Later............................. 4-8

Deleting AdobePS 4.0 and Earlier ............................ 4-10

Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD4-11

Installing AdobePS 4.4 and the Printer PPD ............ 4-12

Configuring the PPD for Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.X 4-19

Configuring the Printer.................................................... 4-22

PDFs Folder ........................................................................... 4-23

PS_Files Folder ...................................................................... 4-24

XANTÉ Command Center..................................................... 4-25

Options Menu .................................................................. 4-25

Controller Menu .............................................................. 4-26

General...................................................................... 4-26

Align Paper ............................................................... 4-28

CRD Directory .......................................................... 4-28

Configure .................................................................. 4-28

Linearize ................................................................... 4-28

ICC Profiling............................................................. 4-29

Spooler ...................................................................... 4-29

Novell........................................................................ 4-29

Test Directory ........................................................... 4-30

More X-ACT............................................................. 4-30

Ports Menu ...................................................................... 4-30

Procedures.............................................................................. 4-30

Color Linearization (Calibration) .................................... 4-31

Profiling........................................................................... 4-34

Printer Margin Adjustment.............................................. 4-37

Managing Fonts on an Optional Hard Disk..................... 4-39

Chapter 5 - Ethernet Setup.......................................................... 5-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 5-3

EtherTalk Network Configuration ........................................... 5-3

Select the EtherTalk Phase 2 Driver.................................. 5-3

Change the EtherTalk Zone Name .................................... 5-4

Using XANTÉ Command Center ............................... 5-4

Novell NetWare Configuration................................................ 5-5

Configure the Novell Server.............................................. 5-5

Selecting the Novell Names........................................ 5-6

Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 3.X and 4.X) 5-7

Configure the Novell Server (NetWare 5.X) .............. 5-9

Configure the Print Server Emulation ............................. 5-15

Using XANTÉ Command Center (PC) .................... 5-15

Using XANTÉ Command Center (Macintosh)......... 5-17

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Configure the Novell Print Server Interface.................... 5-20

Using XANTÉ Command Center (PC) .................... 5-20

Using XANTÉ Command Center (Macintosh)......... 5-20

Install the Adobe PostScript Driver................................. 5-21

Line Printer Configuration ..................................................... 5-22

Configure the Line Printer Interface................................ 5-22

TCP/IP Addresses............................................................ 5-22

Reserved IP Addresses.............................................. 5-24

Network Masks ......................................................... 5-24

Broadcast Addresses ................................................. 5-25

Subnet Addresses ...................................................... 5-25

Set the TCP/IP Address ................................................... 5-25

Using XANTÉ Command Center (PC) .................... 5-26

Using XANTÉ Command Center (Macintosh)......... 5-27

Configure the Printer Setup on the Network ................... 5-28

Windows NT 4.X Configuration............................................ 5-29

LPR Port Setup for TCP/IP ............................................. 5-29

AppleTalk Setup for EtherTalk ....................................... 5-30

Chapter 6 - Configuration ........................................................... 6-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 6-3

Front Panel ............................................................................... 6-3

Window ............................................................................. 6-3

Status Lights ...................................................................... 6-4

Control Keys...................................................................... 6-4

Configuration Menus ............................................................... 6-5

Selecting Menu Options .................................................... 6-5

Resetting to Factory Defaults ............................................ 6-6

Level 1 Reset .............................................................. 6-6

Level 2 Reset .............................................................. 6-6

Menu Structure .................................................................. 6-7

The PPD ................................................................................... 6-8

Selecting PPD Options (Macintosh).................................. 6-8

Selecting PPD Options (Windows 95 and 98) ................ 6-10

Selecting PPD Options (Windows 2000) ........................ 6-11

Selecting PPD Options (Windows NT 4.0)..................... 6-13

PPD Menus...................................................................... 6-14

Configuring Printer Features.................................................. 6-15

AccelaFont....................................................................... 6-15

Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT).................... 6-16

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Front Panel X-ACT................................................... 6-16

Colour Density Calibration and Verification .................. 6-18

Target Calibrate ........................................................ 6-18

Target Verify............................................................. 6-20

Colour Mode.................................................................... 6-21

Colour Model .................................................................. 6-21

Colour Output.................................................................. 6-22

XANTÉ TrueColour ................................................. 6-22

Direct ........................................................................ 6-22

Press Profiling........................................................... 6-22

Color Profile .................................................................... 6-22

Source ....................................................................... 6-22

Destination ................................................................ 6-23

Intent ......................................................................... 6-23

Interface Control.............................................................. 6-23

Enable Menus ........................................................... 6-24

RS232 Configuration ................................................ 6-25

Parallel Configuration ............................................... 6-25

Novell Print Server Configuration ............................ 6-26

IP Address Configuration ......................................... 6-26

Job Timeout ..................................................................... 6-27

Language ......................................................................... 6-27

Laser Power ..................................................................... 6-27

Lines Per Inch (LPI) ........................................................ 6-28

Media Options ................................................................. 6-28

Mirror Print...................................................................... 6-28

Power Save ...................................................................... 6-29

RAM Disk ....................................................................... 6-29

Resolution Options (DPI) ................................................ 6-30

Screen Shape ................................................................... 6-30

Start-up Page ................................................................... 6-31

Tray Selection Options .................................................... 6-31

Selecting a Specific Tray .......................................... 6-31

Enabling Tray Chaining............................................ 6-32

UCR (Under Color Removal).......................................... 6-33

Utility Pages .................................................................... 6-33

Font Names ............................................................... 6-33

Font Sample .............................................................. 6-33

Target Calibrate ........................................................ 6-34

Target Verify............................................................. 6-34

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TrueColour Calibrate ................................................ 6-34

TrueColour Verify .................................................... 6-34

Registration ............................................................... 6-34

Chapter 7 - Media: Handling and Printing................................ 7-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 7-3

Media Specifications................................................................ 7-3

Guidelines for Selecting and Storing Media ..................... 7-3

XANTÉ Myriad 2 Media ............................................ 7-3

Selecting Media .......................................................... 7-4

Storing Media ............................................................. 7-4

Media Sizes ....................................................................... 7-5

Imageable Area ........................................................... 7-5

Media Types ...................................................................... 7-6

Media Handling ....................................................................... 7-7

Media Path......................................................................... 7-7

Media Sources ................................................................... 7-8

Optional Paper Feeders ............................................... 7-8

Paper Cassettes ........................................................... 7-8

Loading Media ............................................................ 7-9

Tray Chaining ........................................................... 7-10

Duplex Printing ...................................................................... 7-10

Manual Duplexing ........................................................... 7-11

Optional Duplexer ........................................................... 7-11

Guidelines for Using the Duplexer ........................... 7-11

Envelope Printing................................................................... 7-12

Installing and Removing the Envelope Adapter.............. 7-12

Installing the Envelope Adapter................................ 7-12

Removing the Envelope Adapter .............................. 7-14

Guidelines for Printing Envelopes .................................. 7-15

Coated Stock Printing ............................................................ 7-16

Label Printing......................................................................... 7-16

Coverstock Printing ............................................................... 7-17

Transfer Media Printing ......................................................... 7-18

Transparency Printing ............................................................ 7-18

Chapter 8 - Color Printing........................................................... 8-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 8-3

Color Printing Technology ...................................................... 8-3

Color Printing Concepts and Variables.................................... 8-5

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Color Theory ..................................................................... 8-5

Additive Theory .......................................................... 8-5

Subtractive Theory...................................................... 8-6

Ink Density Variables ........................................................ 8-6

CRD ............................................................................ 8-6

Transfer Curves........................................................... 8-6

Application Variables........................................................ 8-7

Media Variables ................................................................ 8-7

Setting Variables ............................................................... 8-8

Color Gamut Variables...................................................... 8-9

Human Variables ............................................................. 8-10

Color Management................................................................. 8-10

Destination....................................................................... 8-11

ICC Profiles ..................................................................... 8-11

CRDs ............................................................................... 8-12

Intent................................................................................ 8-12

Source .............................................................................. 8-13

Color Printing Procedures...................................................... 8-13

Color Density Calibration and Verification .................... 8-14

Target Calibrate ........................................................ 8-14

Target Verify............................................................. 8-17

TrueColour Calibration (Linearization) .......................... 8-18

Chapter 9 - Maintenance and Specifications ............................. 9-1

Introduction.............................................................................. 9-3

Maintenance ............................................................................. 9-3

Handling the Printer .......................................................... 9-3

Storing the Printer ............................................................. 9-4

Moving the Printer............................................................. 9-5

Replacing Consumables........................................................... 9-6

Replacing the Drum Cleaner ............................................. 9-7

Replacing the Ozone Filter................................................ 9-7

Replacing the Fuser Unit ................................................... 9-9

Replacing the Toner Waste Pack..................................... 9-10

Replacing the Transfer Roller ......................................... 9-11

Cleaning the Printer ............................................................... 9-12

Transfer Unit Cleaning .................................................... 9-13

Registration and Transfer Roller Cleaning ............... 9-13

OPC Belt Cartridge Cleaning .......................................... 9-15

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Optical Unit Lens Cleaning ............................................. 9-17

Interior Cleaning.............................................................. 9-20

Exterior Cleaning ............................................................ 9-22

Technical Specifications ........................................................ 9-23

Printer Memory Requirements ........................................ 9-26

Warranty and Service Options ............................................... 9-26

Limited Warranty................................................................... 9-27

Effect of Consumables on Warranty...................................... 9-28

Chapter 10 - Options .................................................................. 10-1

Introduction............................................................................ 10-3

Printer Options ....................................................................... 10-3

Paper Handling Options ......................................................... 10-3

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) ............................................... 10-4

Installing the LFU ..................................................... 10-4

Removing the LFU ................................................. 10-12

Duplexer ........................................................................ 10-13

Installing the Duplexer............................................ 10-13

Removing the Duplexer .......................................... 10-17

Controller Board Upgrades .................................................. 10-18

Removing the Controller Board .................................... 10-18

Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades............... 10-20

RAM Upgrades (SODIMMs) ................................. 10-20

Common Specifications for all Densities ............... 10-21

Supported Densities and Organizations .................. 10-21

Resolution Firmware Upgrade ................................ 10-22

Installing SODIMMs or SIMMs............................. 10-22

10/100BaseT Upgrade ................................................... 10-25

Internal IDE Hard Drive Upgrade ................................. 10-28

Replacing the Controller Board Panel........................... 10-28

Chapter 11- Troubleshooting .................................................... 11-1

Introduction............................................................................ 11-3

Status Messages ..................................................................... 11-3

Power and Setup Issues........................................................ 11-13

Color Issues.......................................................................... 11-17

Print Quality Issues .............................................................. 11-19

Mechanical Issues ................................................................ 11-30

Media Jams .......................................................................... 11-31

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Preventing Jams............................................................. 11-31

Locating Jams................................................................ 11-32

Clearing Jams ................................................................ 11-34

Clearing an Output Area Jam.................................. 11-34

Clearing a Paper Cassette Area Jam ....................... 11-35

Clearing a Back Cover Area Jam............................ 11-36

Clearing a Paper Exit Fuser Area Jam .................... 11-37

Clearing a Duplexer Top Cover Area Jam.............. 11-39

Clearing a Duplexer Lower Cover Area Jam.......... 11-40

Technical Support ................................................................ 11-42

Appendix — Application Notes and Page Design..................... A-1

Glossary ........................................................................................ G-1

Index ..................................................................................................... I-1

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter Overview

XANTÉ ColourLaser Printer ..........................................................1-3

About This Manual .........................................................................1-4

Manual Conventions.................................................................1-6

Printer Features ...............................................................................1-6

Printer Configurations.....................................................................1-8

Warranty and Product Registration ...............................................1-10

Other Helpful Documentation.......................................................1-10

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XANTÉ ColourLaser Printer

Fig. 1.1 ColourLaser Printer

XANTÉ’s tradition of innovative printing technologies, outstanding versatility, price, and performance now combine in the XANTÉ ColourLaser series printers. Three XANTÉ ColourLaser models are designed to meet the needs of a broad user base, from corporate offices and small work groups, to high end graphics professionals.

The XANTÉ ColourLaser printers provide a premium quality black and white and full four color printing solution. They offer high resolution, true Adobe PostScript 3 output on up to 13.00" x 19.00" (330 mm x 482 mm) media.

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• The XANTÉ ColourLaser 600 provides versatile paper handling and fast, high quality color printing. Designed for business professionals and general office use, this printer is the ideal choice for creating color reports, presentations, and other visual documents.

• The XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 is for professionals requiring higher resolution and predictable, consistent, reproducible color matching between the printer and other CMYK devices.

• The XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 Pro delivers the tools demanded by graphic and printing professionals requiring the highest standard in printing. XANTÉ’s ColourMatch Software controls color beyond the standard settings. It allows you to modify colors on the XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 Pro to more closely match color generated on the final output device. You can print press accurate proofs, presentations, tabloid/A3 newsletters, and oversized spreadsheets for a fraction of the cost of outsourcing to a service bureau.

About This Manual

This user’s guide covers XANTÉ ColourLaser installation, setup, and operation.

Chapter 1 — Introduction summarizes this manual, printer features, optional configurations, and the printer warranty.

Chapter 2 — Installation covers printer setup and connection to Macintosh, PC, and Ethernet interfaces.

Chapter 3 — Macintosh Setup describes the XANTÉ Utilities for the Macintosh. This includes installation for the Adobe PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s PPD, XANTÉ Command Center, and the Adobe Downloader as well as procedures for using printer features.

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Chapter 4 — PC Setup describes the XANTÉ Utilities for the PC. This includes installation of the Adobe PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s PPD, and XANTÉ Command Center as well as procedures for using printer features.

Chapter 5 — Ethernet Setup describes EtherTalk, Novell Print Server, and Line Printer protocols on the printer’s Ethernet interface.

Chapter 6 — Configuration describes using front panel keys and menus and the Print dialog box to configure many printer features.

Chapter 7 — Media Handling and Printing describes media specifications, handling, and duplexing as well as providing suggestions for creating high quality output on various media.

Chapter 8 — Color Printing describes some basics of color printing, such as color theories, ICC profiles, and tips.

Chapter 9 — Maintenance and Technical Specifications describes printer care, technical specifications, service options, and the warranty.

Chapter 10 — Options describes available printer upgrades and their installation.

Chapter 11 — Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting tips and technical support options.

Appendix — Application Notes and Page Design describes using the printer with some applications and offers page design tips.

Glossary — defines terms related to your printer, XANTÉ Utilities, color theory, and the printing industry.

Index — alphabetically lists major manual topics with corresponding page numbers and some cross-references.

The XANTÉ ColourLaser Menu quick reference sheet illustrates the printer’s front panel menu structure and lists XANTÉ support.

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Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual: Courier indicates information you must type or that

displays on screen.

Courier Italic

↵ indicates that you need to press the Return key

Note: indicates additional or emphasized

Caution: indicates instructions that must be followed

Warning! indicates instructions that must be followed

: indicates the path for a file or folder and links

indicates variables that you must replace with printer, host, or environmental specific information. For example, in the following command, you need to provide the drive containing the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM.

COPY C:\XPRESS\PDF ↵

on a Macintosh or the Enter key on a PC.

information.

exactly to avoid damage to files or equipment.

exactly to avoid personal injury.

procedure steps.

Drive

:\PPDFS\XANTE_3S.PDF

Printer Features

XANTÉ ColourLaser’s true Adobe PostScript 3 allows you to work from virtually any software or hardware environment. PostScript 3 features smooth shading, fast imaging, expanded font sets, international font support, and advanced page processing for fast, quality imaging. PostScript typefaces work with leading operating systems including Windows (95, 98, 2000, and NT) and Macintosh OS.

XANTÉ’s photo grade color provides predictable, consistent, reproducible color at 600 x 600 dpi and 1200 x 1200 dpi.

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The standard paper cassette’s input capacity is 250 sheets of 20 lb

(75g/m

) bond paper. You can add up to two optional paper feeders, each of which can handle 500 sheets of 20 lb (75g/m2) bond paper, to expand capacity to 1,250 sheets. Advanced paper handling capabilities include tray chaining and optional duplexing.

Media flexibility allows printing from sizes as small as 4.1" x 9.5" (105 mm x 241 mm) and 4.3" x 8.7" (110 mm x 220 mm) up to oversize 13.00" x 19.00" (330 mm x 482 mm) on ordinary bond paper or specialty stocks including coated, card, transparencies, transfer media, laser-quality labels, and envelopes.

Simultaneously active serial, parallel, LocalTalk, and Ethernet interfaces allow Macintosh and PC computers to send files concurrently to the printer without sending software commands or setting manual hardware switches.

X-ACT, XANTÉ’s patented Accurate Calibration Technology, gives you precise control over horizontal and vertical dimensions on page images, ensuring unmatched output accuracy.

XANTÉ Utilities include easy-to-use, menu-driven programs and files to make working with your new printer more efficient.

In keeping with our tradition of pioneering printing innovations, XANTÉ introduces three new color correction technologies:

• XANTÉ’s TrueColour Correction— (for the XANTÉ ColourLaser

600) allows you to select the desired proof mode when printing, requiring no changes to files or software. TrueColour includes ICC Profiles for sRGB, SWOP, SNAP, Euroscale, or Toyo printing inks on coated paper.

• XANTÉ’s TrueColour Calibration (Linearization)— (for the

XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 and 1200 Pro) allows you to use a densitometer to linearize your printer; this linearization technology provides predictable, consistent, and reproducible color matching between the XANTÉ ColourLaser and other CMYK devices. This helps ensure the proof and the color on the press match. You can match sRGB, SWOP, SNAP, Euroscale, or Toyo printing inks on coated paper.

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• XANTÉ’s ColourMatch Software — (for the XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 Pro) allows you to build custom color profiles for monitors, scanners, and printers. These profiles modify colors on the printer to more closely match the color generated on the final output device.

Printer Configurations

XANTÉ ColourLaser Models

Features 600 1200 1200 Pro

NEC VR 4310 166 MHz Processor Std. Std. Std. RAM:

Standard (in MB) 64 256 256 Maximum (in MB) 256 256 256

Adobe PostScript 3 Std. Std. Std.

136 PostScript Fonts Std. Std. Std. Resolution:

Standard Monochrome 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi Standard Color 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi

Engine Speed (letter/A4):

Monochrome 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm Color 6 ppm 6 ppm 6 ppm

Interfaces:

LocalTalk Std. Std. Std. Serial Std. Std. Std. Parallel Std. Std. Std. Ethernet 10BaseT Std. Std. NA. (EtherTalk, Novell, TCP/IP) Ethernet 10/100BaseT Opt. Opt. Std. (EtherTalk, Novell, TCP/IP)

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XANTÉ ColourLaser Models

Features (continued) 600 1200 1200 Pro

Paper Sizes:

Up to 13.00" x 19.00" Std. Std. Std. (330 mm x 482 mm)

Media Handling:

Built in Paper Feeder Std. Std. Std. (with 250 sheet cassette)

Additional Paper Feeder(s) Opt Opt. Opt. (with 500 sheet cassette;

up to two feeders can be added)

Duplexer

Opt. Opt. Opt.

XANTÉ Utilities

(PC and Macintosh) Std. Std. Std.

Internal IDE Hard disk Opt. Opt. Std. AccelaFont* Std. Std. Std. Mirror Print Std. Std. Std Accurate Calibration Technology Std. Std. Std.

(X-ACT) Color Control Technologies

XANTÉ TrueColour Correction Std. Std. Std. XANTÉ TrueColour Calibration N/A Std. Std. XANTÉ ColourMatch Software N/A N/A Std. Pantone Approved N/A Std. Std.

§ Requires 500 sheet feeder and cassette * Requires an optional internal hard drive

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Warranty and Product Registration

Chapter 9 contains your ColourLaser warranty. Please return the warranty sheet included with your printer package to register your printer and to receive a free subscription to XANTÉ’s Xclusive email newsletter. Our publication features articles on printing, new options, and tips for using your printer effectively.

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