P H A S E R® 7 4 0 a n d 7 4 0 L
LASER PRINTERS
Setup Guide
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/
®
Phaser
®
740 and 740L Laser Printers
Setup Guide
First printing August 1998
063-3101-00
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, the TekColor
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Reader, Illustrator
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icon, and Made For Each Other
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, PageMaker
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, and Tekton
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PANTONE
Colors generated by the Phaser 740 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.
PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on this product when driven by qualified Pantone-licensed software
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.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Phaser
®
740 and 740L Printer Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the Phaser 740 and 740L Printers 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 respective warranty period, Tektronix, at
its option, will repair the defective product onsite (740 only), at the depot, or by means of telephone support, without charge
for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
740L product warranty is one year Return to Depot . This warranty applies only to the 740L and product must be
The
returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized representative from which the product was originally
purchased. For product returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding
limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where product may be returned for warranty service to the
nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.
Under this depot product warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix or its authorized representative of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and if instructed by Tektronix, make suitable arrangements for repair. Customer shall be
responsible for proper packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix or its
representative, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix or its representative shall pay for the return of the product to the
Customer. Customer shall be responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties.
740 product warranty is one year On-site Repair . Under this product warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix or its
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authorized representative of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and if instructed by Tektronix, make
suitable arrangements for repair. Tektronix or its authorized representative will provide warranty repair during the warranty
period at the 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 U.S., a description of the customary on-site service area may be
obtained from the local Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor.
Customer Replaceable Consumables (CRCs)
The
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:
to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service
the product or CRC;
to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;
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;
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
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 have been reached; all service thereafter shall be billed on a time and material basis.
to repair or replace CRC’s that have been used beyond their stated capacities.
THE
ABOVE
CONSUMABLES
IMPLIED
OR
REPLACE
PROVIDED
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, fuser roll, imaging unit, transfer kit, main charge grid,
and toner cartridges.
WARRANTIES
IN
WARRANTIES
DEFECTIVE
TO
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ARE
LIEU
OF
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
PRODUCTS
CUSTOMER
ANY
GIVEN
OTHER
FOR
BY
TEKTRONIX
WARRANTIES
AND
CUSTOMER
BREACH
WITH
RESPECT
,
OR
THIS
FITNESS
EXPRESS
FOR
REPLACEABLE
WARRANTY
OF
TO
OR
IMPLIED
A
PARTICULAR
CONSUMABLES
.
TEKTRONIX
THIS
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PRODUCT
TEKTRONIX
PURPOSE
IS
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TEKTRONIX
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CUSTOMER
VENDORS
AND
REPLACEABLE
DISCLAIM
'
RESPONSIBILITY
EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY
ANY
TO
REPAIR
VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
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
panel may cover the hazardous area. Also applies to a hazard to property
including the product itself.
DANGER A personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign.
Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug, not the cord. Disconnect the power plug if the power
Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into grounded AC outlets only. If
Symbols as marked on product:
DANGER high voltage: Protective ground (earth) terminal: Use caution. Refer to the manual(s)
for information:
Hot surface on or in the printer.
Use caution to avoid personal
injury:
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
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 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.
This product is certified under IEC
825 as a Class 1 Laser Product:
When you operate this equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
CLASSE 1 LASER PRODUIT
CLASE 1 LASER PRODUCTO
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.
PJQT4521ZA
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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.
At a glance
Getting Set Up
Page
Unpack 2
■ Take inventory
■ Remove the packing material
2
4
Set up the printer 5
■ Select a location
■ Move the printer (and optional Lower Tray Assembly)
■ Install toner cartridges
■ Prepare imaging unit
■ Load media
■ Connect the printer
■ Turn on the printer
■ Select a front panel language
5
6
9
11
12
17
20
21
Make a print 22
Install printer software on your computer 24
■ Register your printer
33
Where to go from here 34
Setup Guide
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Getting Set Up
Unpack the printer
Take inventory
1.
Documentation
■ Setup overview poster
■ Setup Guide (this book)
■ PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide
■ Supplies information kit
■ User Guide
2.
Printer CD-ROMs (2)
3.
Power cord
4.
Parallel cable adapter
5.
Toner cartridge(s)
The Phaser 740L printer ships with only one (black) toner cartridge.
6.
Media sampler
7. *
Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly (order number ZDPLX):
■ Lower Tray Assembly
■ DUPLEX unit
■ PAPER tray
■ TRANSPARENCY tray
8. *
SCSI hard disk (order number ZDISK)
9. *
Cart (order number ZCARTA)
*
Optional accessories
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3
6
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7
8
9
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Getting Set Up
Remove the packing material
N O T
E
Save all packing material in case moving or subsequent shipment is necessary.
1.
Remove the plastic bag from the printer. Pull down the plastic skirt to
expose the printer.
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2.
If you ordered an optional Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly,
unpack it now.
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Phaser 740 and 740L Laser Printers
Set up the printer
Select a location
Make sure that the location for the printer is level and strong. The printer
weighs 43 kg. (94 lbs.); the optional Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly
weighs 14 kg (31 lbs.).
Getting Set Up
(679 mm)
26.7 in.
(464 mm)
18.3 in.
(1005 mm)
39.6 in.
(507 mm)
20 in.
(501 mm)
19.7 in.
(153 mm)
6.0 in.
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Getting Set Up
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43 kg
94 lb.
Lift the printer
W A R N I N
To lift the printer from its shipping pallet, use the indents at the front and back of
the printer for your hands, as shown in this illustration.
G
The printer weighs about 43 kg. (94 lbs.); observe standard precautions for
lifting heavy objects.
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Getting Set Up
If you ordered an optional Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly
W A R N I N
G
The printer weighs about 43 kg. (94 lbs.) and the Lower Tray Assembly weighs
about 14 kg (31 lbs.). Observe standard precautions for lifting heavy objects.
The printer is not permanently attached to the Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray
Assembly. When y ou mov e the printer , mo ve the pieces separ ately; mo ving the
printer incorrectly may damage it and may cause personal injury.
1.
Place the Lower Tray Assembly on a solid, level table or cart.
2.
Place the printer on top of the Lower Tray Assembly:
Align the paper tray slot on the printer (a) with the paper tray slots on
the Lower Tray Assembly (b).
3.
Fit the front and back alignment pins into the holes in the base of the
printer.
2
43 kg
94 lb.
A/Letter
Paper
a
3
A/Letter
Transparency
A/Letter
Paper
b
1
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Getting Set Up
Remove adhesive tape
1.
Remove all adhesive tape that holds the printer’s doors shut.
2.
Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the
printer.
3.
Gently lower the tray to its operating position.
1
2
3
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Phaser 740 and 740L Laser Printers
Install the toner cartridges
Black
Install the toner cartridges
The toner cartridges are shipped in the packing tray under the foam.
N O T
E
If you have a Phaser 740L printer, refer to page 10 before installing the toner
cartridge.
1.
Remove each toner cartridge from its packaging. Make sure that you
remove all tape.
2.
Remove the shipping cover from each cartridge.
3.
Open the printer’s right side door.
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2
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4.
Install each cartridge in the slot labeled for its color.
5.
Close the right side door.
Cyan
Cyan
Magenta
Magenta
Yellow
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5
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C A U T I O
N
When installing the cartridges, be careful not to leave the side door open for an
extended time; other components can be damaged by light exposure.
Setup Guide
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Getting Set Up
Black
Black
Phaser 740L printers
The Phaser 740L printer includes only a black toner cartridge in the printer box.
Read the following information, then follow the instructions on page 9 to install
the cartridge.
Cyan
Cyan
Magenta
Magenta
Remove only when adding optional color
Order 740LCS Color Kit
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If you ordered a Phaser 740L Color Kit
■ The Phaser 740L Color Kit (order number Z740LCS) is shipped separately
and includes three color toner cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow). The
kit also contains a RealSUPPORT Contract Authorization and converts the
product warranty from 1 year return-to-depot to 1 year on-site for the
remainder of the warranty period.
■ Before installing the color toner cartridges, you must first remove the light
shield. To do this, open the right side door and follow the procedure on the
instruction sheet included in the kit. Discard the light shield after
removing it. Then follow the instructions on page 9 to install all toner
cartridges.
C A U T I O
After adding color to the Phaser 740L printer, you can temporarily turn the
N
Only remove the light shield when conv erting your Phaser 740L printer to color.
Otherwise, light may damage printer components.
Once you remove the light shield and install toner cartridges in all slots, toner
cartridges are required for proper operation. Otherwise, the front panel will
report an error.
printer back to monochrome: in the front panel’s Printer Defaults menu,
select Black only under the Print Mode menu.
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Prepare the imaging unit
1.
Open the printer’s front door.
2.
Turn the upper blue lever to the up position: align the lever’s triangle
with the triangle on the surface of the imaging unit.
3.
Close the printer’s front door.
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Getting Set Up
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Getting Set Up
A4
Add paper or transparencies
Remove the paper tray
Paper
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Getting Set Up
Remove packing material
Remove the packaging materials from inside the tray: twist the cardboard
“lock,” pull it out and discard it.
2
1
PAPER
A4
PAPER
A4
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Getting Set Up
Load media
C A U T I O
For proper operation, install only paper in the PAPER tray (60 - 90 g/m2,
16 - 24 lb.) and Tektronix transparencies in the T
1.
Push down on the tray’s metal plate until it clicks, locking it.
2.
Fan the paper or transparencies. Do not to leave fingerprints on the
N
RANSPARENCY tray.
print area of the transparencies.
1
PAPER
A4
3.
Place media in the tray under the hooks.
4. Transparencies:
5. Tray capacity:
Place the Tektronix logo strip face up under the hooks.
Use the label on the inside of the tray as a reference for
2
loading the proper amount of media: approximately 250 sheets of
paper or 100 sheets of transparencies.
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3
5
A4
TRANSPARENCY
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6.
A4
If you have a single media tray, slide it completely into the slot.
Paper
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7.
If you have the Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly:
■ Install the DUPLEX unit only into the upper (
■ Install the TRANSPARENCY tray only into the middle (
■ Install the PAPER trays into the middle (
a
) slot.
b
) or lower (c) slots.
Getting Set Up
b
) slot.
a
Duplex
Paper
A/Letter
Paper
Legal
Paper
N O T
E
When you install the Duplex unit, you will have one extra media tray.
Setup Guide
b
c
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PHASER® 740
Color Laser Printer
USER GUIDE
www.tek.com/Color_Printers
A home for the User Guide
The printer’s front door includes an inside pocket for storing the User Guide.
Also included is a label for the outside of the printer; it lets users know that the
User Guide is stored inside the printer.
1.
Open the printer’s front door.
2.
Insert the User Guide into the pocket inside the printer door.
Phaser 560
Quick Reference
2
1
3.
Close the front door.
4.
Place the label on the printer’s front door.
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Connect the interface cables
Included here is an overview of the printer ports. If you are connecting the
printer directly to your computer, refer to “Connecting to the parallel port” on
page 18. If you are connecting the printer to a network, refer to the PhaserShare
Networking Setup Guide.
Printer port overview
N O T
E
Plus, Duplex, and Extended Configurations include a SCSI port; Standard
Configurations require the Z740FP Kit for SCSI support.
The printer is shipped with two interface ports on the printer’s rear panel.
Optionally, it supports a SCSI port and one of three optional PhaserShare®
network cards. All ports and network protocols are simultaneously active.
Getting Set Up
1. Ethernet
standard 10BASE-T interface
Refer to the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide.
2. Parallel
standard Standard (bi-directional) parallel port
Refer to “Connecting to the parallel port” on page 18.
3. SCSI
optional For optional peripheral devices
Refer to “Connecting a SCSI peripheral device” on page 19 and
“Connecting peripheral devices” on the printer’s CD-ROM or web site.
4. PhaserShare Card
optional 10/100BASE-T, Token Ring, or LocalTalk
Refer to the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide.
4
Token Ring Card
1
Ethernet
2
Parallel
3
SCSI
LINK
10/100Base-TX
10Base2
Ethernet Card
RX
TX
Mbs
TP
Series B
100
PhaserShare
TM
PhaserShare
LocalTalk Card
Series B
TM
STP
UTP
Mbs
INS
16
TX
RX
PhaserShare
Series B
TM
TX
RX
LocalTalk®
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Getting Set Up
Connecting to the parallel port
C A U T I O
■ Use a high-density bi-directional parallel cable or a Tektronix 36-pin
N
The maximum length for the parallel cable is 3 meters (10 ft.).
high-density printer-to-25-pin DSUB PC cable (order number
012-1468-00). Otherwise, use a 36-pin to 36-pin parallel cable and the
parallel adapter supplied with the printer.
■ Connect the larger end of a parallel interface cable to your computer
and the smaller end of the cable to the printer’s parallel port.
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N O T
E
If you are connecting a peripheral device (scanner or external hard drive),
follow the instructions “Connecting a SCSI peripheral device” on page 19.
Otherwise, refer to “Turn on the printer” on page 20.
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Getting Set Up
Connecting a SCSI peripheral device
N O T
E
Standard Configurations of the printer require the Z740FP Kit to support the
SCSI port; Plus, Duplex, and Extended Configurations include a SCSI port.
The printer’s SCSI ID number is 7; available SCSI ID numbers for peripheral
devices are 0 – 6. The SCSI port is used for these peripherals:
■
Scanner
■
External SCSI hard disk
downloadable fonts or for optional printer collation.
Make sure that the printer and all SCSI devices are turned off before plugging or
unplugging any cables. Connect the cable to the device and to the SCSI port on
your printer. Terminate only the final SCSI device on the SCSI chain.
Allows you to use your printer as a color copier.
Provides additional storage for
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Refer to “Connecting peripheral devices” on the printer’s CD-ROM or web site
for detailed information on connecting a SCSI device to your printer.
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PAPERER
Turn on the printer
C A U T I O
1.
2.
3.
N
To protect your printer from a power surge, make sure that the printer’s power
switch is in the
off
position before plugging in the cord.
Plug the power cord into the printer and into a grounded outlet.
Turn on the power to any peripherals you have connected.
Wait about 10 seconds, then turn on the printer.
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1
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■ The printer goes through a series of self-tests, taking about 3 minutes.
■ The Startup Page prints.
N O T
E
You can set the printer so that it does not print the Startup Page every time it is
turned on. Refer to “Enabling and disabling the Startup Page” on the printer’s
CD-ROM or web site.
■ When the power-up sequence is complete, the green indicator is on
steady (not blinking), the amber indicator is off, and the front panel
message reads Ready.
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Select a front panel language
N O T
E
If the front panel already displays the language you want, turn to the next topic ,
“Print the Menu Map” on page 22.
By default, the front panel displays in English. If the Kanji font SIMM is
installed, front panel messages display in Japanese. To change the default to
Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, or Japanese, follow these steps. (If
Chinese or Korean font SIMMS are installed, the front panel will display in
English but the output will be in the specified language.)
1.
Press the Menu button when the printer is on and the Ready message
appears. You see this message:
Help Pages
<--- ---> Menu
2.
Press <--- to scroll to this message:
Language
<--- ---> Menu
Getting Set Up
3.
Press Menu; you see this message:
Language:English*
<--- ---> OK
The asterisk (*) indicates the currently selected language.
4.
Scroll to the language you want from these selections:
Language:English
Language:Español
Language:Français
Language:Deutch
Language:Italiano
Language:(Japanese)
5.
Press OK.
Press until Ready is displayed in the selected language.
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Print the Menu Map
The menu map provides a guide to the front panel menus. Keep it by the printer
for easy reference.
1.
On the printer’s front panel, press the Menu button; you see this
message:
2.
Press Menu; you see this message:
3.
Press <--- to scroll to this message:
4.
Press Print.
Help Pages
<--- ---> Menu
Consumables Page
<--- ---> Print
Menu Map
<--- ---> Print
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Getting Set Up
MenuPress
Help Pages
Exit
Calibrate Colors
Exit
Calibrate Margins
Exit
Consumables Status
Exit
TekColor Correction
Exit
Print Quality
Exit
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
scrolls backward
scrolls forward
Menu
enters the sub-menu
Consumables Page
Configuration Page
Startup Page
Usage Profile
Demonstration Page
Service Print 1
Service Print 2
RGB Sampler Prints
Exit
exits without a change
OK
OK
accepts the new setting
CMYK Sampler Prints
Menu Map
Adjust Light / Dark Adjust Each Color
Print Page Adjust Left Margin Adjust Top Margin
Page Count
Imaging Unit
Automatic
SWOP
Euroscale
Standard
Premium Monochrome
Transfer Kit
Fuser
Commercial
Toyo
DIC
Premium
Fast Monochrome
Fuser Roll
Main Charge Grid
None
Vivid Color
sRGB Display
Fast Color
Presentation
Printer Defaults
Exit
Cleaning
Exit
Menu
Print Instructions
Menu
Network Settings
Exit
Menu
Language
Exit
Menu
Optional configuration
Default Tray
Multi-Purpose Media
Duplex
Print Mode
Startup Page
Token Ring
TCP / IP
EtherTalk
English (default)
Español
Startup Mode
Output Order
Error Handler
Image Smoothing
Energy Star Timeout
Select Tray
Token Talk
NetWare
HTTP
Français
Deutsch
Check Print
Check Print Timeout
Authorization Codes
DNS
Usage Profile e-mail
Italiano
Japanese
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Serial Number:
Adobe PostScrip
Firmware Version
Feature Set: Plus
installed RAM:
Install printer software
PC/Windows software
C A U T I O
N
As with all Windows applications, close all other prog rams bef ore beginning this
installation, including Microsoft Office, toolbars, and virus checkers. Failure to
do so could result in computer errors.
Before you begin
Make a note of this information and refer to it during the on-screen installation
procedure.
1.
What is your printer’s configuration? Look on the printer’s Startup
Page under Feature Set:
Feature Set Select this driver:
Startup
Standard Tektronix Phaser 740
■ 740L color-capable printer
■ 740 color printer, base configuration
Plus Tektronix Phaser 740 Plus
■ 740 color printer, plus configuration
■ 740 color printer, duplex configuration
Extended Tektronix Phaser 740 Extended
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2.
To which port is your printer connected? See page 17 for details.
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Install
1.
Insert the printer’s CD-ROM.
2.
Start the Installer. Use one of the following procedures:
■ If the Windows autorun feature is enabled, the Installer starts
automatically.
■ If the Windows autorun feature is disabled, double-click My
Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon to launch the
CD-ROM.
■ View the brief introductory information, then click Install Drivers
to launch the installer.
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3.
View the license agreements, and click Yes to continue.
4.
Choose the set of files to install from one of these options:
Easy Install
Custom Install
5.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation and
electronic registration.
6.
When the CD-ROM introduction screen reappears, click Exit or click
Explore CD to launch the web browser. You can view manuals and
QuickTime videos on the CD-ROM or connect to the Internet for
additional information about your printer.
to install a printer driver and support files.
to specify which files to install.
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N O T E
For additional information about adding a printer and setting up printer drivers,
refer to Microsoft Windows Help.
If you are setting up the printer on a network
Refer to the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide provided with your printer for
detailed information about network configurations.
Phaser 740 and 740L Laser Printers
Getting Set Up
Configuring the driver
After your software installation is complete, the printer driver needs to be
configured for your printer’s installed options.
Windows 95/Windows 98/NT4
1.
From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.
2.
Select your Tektronix printer driver and choose Properties from the
pop-up menu.
3.
Click the Device Options (Windows 95/Windows 98) or Device
Settings (Windows NT4) tab.
4.
Under Installable Options, select the options that are installed in your
printer (for example, memory configuration, Lower Tray Assembly,
Duplex Unit). Setting up the driver allows you to select all printer
options when printing.
N
O T E
Do not change the value for Available PostScript Memory Setting; this value is
already properly set.
5.
Click OK.
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Serial Number:
Adobe PostScrip
Firmware Version
Feature Set: Plus
installed RAM:
Macintosh software
Before you begin
Make a note of this information and refer to it during the on-screen installation
procedure.
■ What is your printer’s configuration? Look on the printer’s Startup
Page under Feature Set:
Startup
Feature Set Select this driver:
Standard
**
Plus
*
Tektronix Phaser 740
Tektronix Phaser 740 Plus
Extended Tektronix Phaser 740 Extended
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*
The Standard feature set refers to two printer models:
■ 740L printer
■ 740 color printer, base configuration
**
The Plus feature set refers to two printer models:
■ 740 color printer, plus configuration
■ 740 color printer, duplex configuration
Getting Set Up
Install
1.
Insert the printer’s CD-ROM.
2.
Double-click Start Me First. View the brief introductory information,
the click Install Drivers to launch the installer.
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3.
Click Continue.
4.
View the license agreements and click Accept to continue.
5.
Select Easy Install or Custom Install from the pull-down menu:
Easy Install
a.
Click Read Me for details on each item to be installed.
b.
Click Install.
Custom Install
a.
Select Custom Install.
b.
Select items to install.
c.
Click the i button for information on each item.
d.
Click Install.
6.
When the CD-ROM introduction screen reappears, click Exit or click
Explore CD to launch a web browser. You can view manuals and
QuickTime videos on the CD-ROM or connect to the Internet for
additional information about your printer.
to install a printer driver and support files.
to specify which files to install.
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N O T
E
For additional information about adding a printer and setting up printer drivers,
refer to the Tektronix web site at www.tek.com/Color_Printers/.
Phaser 740 and 740L Laser Printers
Set up the driver
1.
From the Apple menu, select Chooser.
2.
Click the icon of the printer driver (LaserWriter 8) on the left side of the
window.
3.
Click the Zone for your printer.
4.
Select your printer from the list of printers on the right side of the
window. If it is not in the list, check your hardware connections and
verify that you have selected the correct zone in the Chooser on the left
side of the window.
5.
Click Setup/Create to select the correct PPD (PostScript Printer
Description file).
6.
After the automatic setup has completed, click Setup and click
Configure.
7.
Select the options that are installed in your printer (for example,
memory configuration, Lower Tray Assembly, Duplex Unit). Setting
up the driver allows you to select all printer options when printing.
Getting Set Up
8.
Click OK.
9.
Close the Chooser.
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Register your printer
By registering your printer with Tektronix, you are validating the product
warranty and ensuring that you will be sent information about upgrades,
service, and accessories as it becomes available.
During the software installation, the online registration screen appears. Follow
the prompts.
You will need the printer’s serial number when registering the printer; it
appears on the Startup Page, which prints when you turn on the printer.
You can send your registration to Tektronix in one of several ways:
■ Online, via modem or direct internet connection.
■ Print the registration and FAX the form to Tektronix.
■ Print the registration and mail the form to Tektronix.
■ Fill out the form in the Register Now envelope that was shipped with
your printer documentation and mail it to Tektronix.
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Where to go from here
Task / Information needed Resource Where
Set up your printer on a
network
PhaserShare
Networking Setup
Guide
Getting Set Up
■ Printer’s box
Network services
■ Using a network
■ Printer management
Learn to use your printer
■ Loading media
■ Consumables information
■ Front panel messages
■ Maintaining print quality
Link to the world of
PhaserShare
Networking Manual
User Guide
Color Connection
Tektronix color
■ Color education
■ Printing ideas
■ Personalized email
subscription
■ colorize.com
Learn more about printer
features
■ Advanced printer features
■ Troubleshooting
■ Material Safety Data
Advanced Features
and T roubleshooting
Manual
Sheets (MSDS)
Printer support
■ Reorder printer supplies
■ Contact local Tektronix
Tektronix web site
dealers
■ Update subscription
service
■ Contact customer support
Self-help troubleshooting TekSMART™
Knowledge Base
■ Printer’s CD-ROM
■ Printer’s web site
■ For a printed copy,
order number 071-0180-01
■ Printer’s box
www.colorconnection.tektronix.com
■ Printer’s CD-ROM
■ Printer’s web site
■ For a printed copy,
order number 071-0236-00
www.tek.com/Color_Printers
www2.tek.com/merlin/tko
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