Xanté ScreenWriter 3 User guide

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter Overview

ScreenWriter 3 Printer.....................................................................1-3

About this Manual...........................................................................1-4

Manual Conventions.................................................................1-5

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

Printer Configuration ......................................................................1-7

Warranty and Product Registration .................................................1-8

Other Helpful Documentation.........................................................1-8

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Notes

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ScreenWriter 3 Printer

Fig. 1.1 ScreenWriter 3 Printer

The ScreenWriter 3 is designed for high-end silk-screen and

graphics applications. Standard density and advanced graphics

features allow you to print images directly to XANTÉ Myriad film,

process the output through XANTÉ’s FilmStar 2, and then use the

film to burn silk-screen emulsions.

The innovative, economical ScreenWriter 3 features 10 ppm

monochrome printing at standard 600 x 600 dpi or optional 1200 dpi

resolution. Media sizes can range from 3.94" x 5.83" (100 mm x 148

mm) up to 13.00" x 35.50" (330 mm x 901 mm), and optional

Ethernet support is available.

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About this Manual

The user’s guide covers printer installation, setup, and operation.

Chapter 1—Introduction summarizes this manual, printer features

and configuration, and the warranty.

Chapter 2—Installation covers printer setup and connection to its

Macintosh, PC, and Ethernet interfaces.

Chapter 3—Macintosh Setup describes the contents and use of the

XANTÉ Utilities for the Macintosh. This includes installation of

Adobe PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s PPD, XANTÉ

Command Center, and the Adobe Downloader as well as procedures

for using many printer features.

Chapter 4—PC Setup describes the contents and use of the

XANTÉ Utilities for the PC. This includes installation of Adobe

PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s PPD, and XANTÉ

Command Center, as well as procedures for using many printer

features.

Chapter 5—Ethernet Setup describes EtherTalk, Novell Print

Server, Line Printer, and NetBEUI protocol configuration on the

printer’s optional 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 Options describes media sizes and types for

your printer and provides suggestions for creating high quality output

with the various media.

Chapter 8—Printing with Various Media Types describes the

steps for printing on film, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.

Chapter 9—Maintenance and Technical Specifications describes printer

care, technical specifications, XANTÉ service options, and the warranty.

Chapter 10—Options describes optional upgrades available for

your printer.

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Chapter 11—Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting tips and

XANTÉ Technical Support options.

Appendix—Application Notes and Page Design details using the

printer with some applications and offers page design tips.

Glossary—defines terms related to your printer, XANTÉ Utilities,

and the printing industry.

Index—alphabetically lists major manual topics with their

corresponding page numbers and some cross references.

The ScreenWriter 3 Menu quick reference sheet illustrates the

printer’s front panel menu structure and lists XANTÉ support.

Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Courier indicates information you must type or that

displays on screen.

↵ indicates that you need to press the Return key

on a Macintosh or the Enter key on a PC.

Note: indicates additional or emphasized information.

Caution: indicates instructions that must be followed to

avoid damage to files or equipment.

Warning! indicates instructions which must be followed

exactly to avoid personal injury.

: indicates the path for a file or folder and links

procedure steps.

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Printer Features

The printer features true Adobe PostScript 3, allowing you to work

from virtually any software or hardware environment. Adobe PostScript

3 features smooth shading, fast imaging, expanded font sets,

international font support, and advanced page processing for fast, high

quality imaging. PostScript typefaces work with leading operating

systems including Windows (95, 98, and NT) and Macintosh OS.

The ScreenWriter 3 features a standard input capacity of 650 sheets—

500 sheets in the standard paper cassette and 150 sheets in the

multipurpose feeder. You can add up to two optional paper feeders,

expanding maximum capacity to 1650 sheets. Plus, tray chaining allows

you to switch to a second paper source when the first source is empty.

Paper weights from 16 - 28 lb bond (60 - 105 g/m

2

) can be used in

the paper cassettes and from 16 - 36 lb bond (60 - 135 g/m

2

) in the

multipurpose feeder. You can feed transparencies, labels, envelopes,

and Myriad film from the multipurpose feeder. The optional

envelope cassette allows you to feed multiple envelopes and

postcards.

You can print images directly to XANTÉ’s Myriad film, process

output through XANTÉ’s FilmStar 2, and then use the film to burn

silk-screen emulsions. XANTÉ’s density features control toner

intensity for positive film output.

Simultaneously active serial, parallel, LocalTalk, and optional

Ethernet interfaces, allow Macintosh and PC computers to send files

concurrently to the printer. You do not have to send software

commands or manually set hardware switches to use a different

interface.

Standard features include mirror printing and densitometer support.

With an optional hard disk, you can spool multiple jobs and use

XANTÉ’s Font Accelerator to increase printing performance of

printer disk based fonts.

Advanced features designed for silk-screen specialists, desktop

publishers, graphics users, and prepress professionals include

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• XANTÉ’s patented Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT)

allows you to calibrate the printer’s line lengths and to correct

inaccuracies in printing width, height, skew, and angle.

• Dot Gain Calibration provides gamma control to adjust image

grayscale values to help compensate for dot gain.

• Custom Dot Gain Calibration provides densitometer support to

calibrate printer output for specific ink, media, and

environmental conditions.

XANTÉ Utilities include easy-to-use, menu driven programs and

files to make working with your new printer more efficient.

Printer Configuration

Processor: NEC VR 4310 166 MHz

RAM: 16 MB standard; upgradable to 256 MB

Printer Language: Adobe PostScript 3

Fonts: 136 PostScript fonts

Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi standard,

1200 x 1200 dpi optional

Engine Speed (letter/A4): 10 pages per minute

Interfaces: LocalTalk, Serial, Parallel standard;

Ethernet optional

Paper Sizes: From 3.94" x 5.83" (100 mm x 148 mm)

up to 13.00" x 35.50" (330 mm x 901

mm)*

Media Handling: Built in Paper Feeder standard

Multipurpose Feeder standard

Paper Feeder optional (up to two)

Standard Features: Mirror Print

XANTÉ Utilities

(PC/Macintosh)

Dot Gain Calibration (Gamma Control)

Custom Dot Gain Calibration

(Densitometer Support)

Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT)

Positive Film Technology

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Horizontal and Vertical Image Control

Spooling**

Font Accelerator**

Optional Feature: Internal IDE Hard disk

* Media up to 13.00" x 18.50" (330 mm x 330 mm x 470 mm) can be

printed at 600 dpi with the standard 16 MB of RAM. Larger sizes require

32 MB for 600 dpi printing.

** Requires an optional internal hard drive.

Warranty and Product Registration

Chapter 9 contains your printer’s warranty. Please return the

warranty sheet included with your printer to register your printer and

to receive a free subscription to XANTÉ’s Accel-a-Writing

newsletter. This publication features articles on printing, new

options, and tips for using your printer effectively.

Other Helpful Documentation

Please visit our Web site at www.xante.com for the latest

information about XANTÉ products and services. You may find the

following publications on Adobe PostScript printing helpful.

PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition. This manual,

published by Addison Wesley, is designed for advanced users, such as

programmers, who work with Adobe PostScript operators.

PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook. This manual,

published by Addison Wesley, is designed for those who want to

learn about working directly in the Adobe PostScript language.

Most bookstores and many computer businesses either keep these

books in stock or can order them for you.

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Chapter Overview

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

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

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

Printer Overview .............................................................................2-5

Toner Cartridge ...............................................................................2-7

Handling the Toner Cartridge ...................................................2-7

Removing and Installing the Toner Cartridge ..........................2-8

Paper Cassette ...............................................................................2-13

Multipurpose Feeder .....................................................................2-17

Multipurpose Feeder Tip ........................................................2-20

Printer Ports ..................................................................................2-21

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............................................2-25

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

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

Turning the Printer Off..................................................................2-28

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Notes

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Introduction

This chapter describes selecting a printer location; installing toner and

paper; connecting the printer to Macintosh, PC, and network hardware;

and connecting to the power supply.

Printer Location

Set up your printer in a location that can support its weight and that

provides sufficient operation and maintenance clearance. To prevent

overheating, allow at least 8.0" (200 mm) clearance for the printer’s

side vent.

Fig. 2.1 Location Guidelines

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Printer Package

Unpack the printer, saving the packing materials.

1. Remove the items packed on top of the printer.

Warning! The printer weighs approximately 58.5 lbs (26.5 kg)

without the toner, cassettes, and media installed.

• Always have two people lift the printer.

• Only lift the printer using the recessed grip areas on

the right and left sides.

2. Remove the shipping stabilizer on top of the printer; then, lift

the printer out of the box (fig. 2.2).

Fig. 2.2 Lifting the Printer

3. Remove the plastic wrap, tape, and shipping stabilizers from

all of the items.

Your printer package contains the following items:

• Your XANTÉ printer

• 500 sheet cassette

• Power cord

• ScreenWriter 3 user’s guide (this manual)

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• XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM

• Toner cartridge

The following optional items are packaged separately.

• Additional paper cassettes

• Additional paper feeders

RAM, internal hard disk, resolution, and 10/100BaseT Ethernet

upgrades ordered with your printer are installed at the factory before

shipping.

If you do not receive your full shipment or if anything is damaged,

call XANTÉ Customer Support at 800-926-8393 (US and Canada) or

your XANTÉ vendor.

Printer Overview

Use Figures 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 to become familiar with your new

printer.

Fig. 2.3 Printer Front View

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Fig. 2.4 Printer Rear View

Fig. 2.5 Printer Inside Front View

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Toner Cartridge

The printer’s toner cartridge combines the toner and drum. The

cartridge can print approximately 14,000 letter/A4 size pages at 5%

coverage.

Quality and reliability of refilled toner cartridges vary, so XANTÉ

recommends not using them. Printer damage caused by these products is

not covered by your printer warranty.

Handling the Toner Cartridge

Use these guidelines to ensure maximum life and print quality from

your toner cartridge and to prevent cartridge or printer damage:

• Use toner cartridges before their expiration dates. Cartridge shelf

life is approximately 2 years unopened and 6 months opened.

• Never move the printer with the cartridge installed. Toner spills

can damage the printer.

• Do not expose the cartridge to bright lights or direct sunlight.

Keep the cartridge in its protective bag until installation. If you

remove the cartridge temporarily, place it in the original bag or

wrap it well to protect it from light.

• Do not open the drum shutter or touch the drum’s surface. The

shutter protects the photosensitive drum from light.

• Keep the cartridge away from computer hard disks and monitors. It

contains a magnet that can cause data loss or equipment damage.

• Store unopened cartridges right side up on a level surface.

• Always set the cartridge flat with the handles on the top.

• Dispose of the cartridge following safety laws and regulations.

Warning! Toner is highly combustible. Never dispose of it by

incineration.

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Removing and Installing the Toner Cartridge

1. Remove all media from the output tray.

2. Squeeze the top cover latch to release the lock (fig. 2.6).

Fig. 2.6 Release the Top Cover Latch

3. Lift the top cover. The multipurpose feeder opens

automatically (fig. 2.7).

Caution: Do not touch any parts inside the printer.

Fig. 2.7 Open the Top Cover and Multipurpose Feeder

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4. Remove the toner cartridge if it is in the printer by grasping its

handles and pulling it slowly out of the printer (fig. 2.8).

Caution: Once you begin pulling the cartridge out of the

printer, remove it completely. The cartridge’s

shutter may not open properly or may be damaged

if the cartridge is pulled partially out and then

pushed back in the printer.

Fig. 2.8 Remove the Toner Cartridge

5. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package.

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6. Gently shake the cartridge several times to distribute toner

throughout the cartridge (fig. 2.9).

Caution: Shake the cartridge enough to free any compacted

toner. Turning on the printer with toner still

compacted may damage the cartridge.

Fig. 2.9 Shake the Toner Cartridge

7. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, holding it in place

with one hand. Grasp the sealing tape’s end tab and pull the

tape straight out (fig. 2.10).

Caution: If the tape is pulled out at an angle, it may break

off inside the cartridge.

Fig. 2.10 Remove the Sealing Tape

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8. Insert the pins on both sides of the cartridge into the guide

channels in the printer (fig. 2.11).

Fig. 2.11 Insert the Pins into the Guide Channels

9. Slide the cartridge into the printer until it stops (fig. 2.12).

Fig. 2.12 Insert the Toner Cartridge

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10. Close the top cover by pressing down on the center section

until the latch engages (fig. 2.13).

Fig. 2.13 Close the Top Cover

11. Close the multipurpose feeder (fig. 2.14).

Fig. 2.14 Close the Multipurpose Feeder

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