Xerox Phaser 540 Leaflet
Troubleshooting
9
Printing Reference
9-7
Solving PostScript printing problems
PostScript printing errors
If you get a PostScript error when printing from Aldus PageMaker, Aldus
FreeHand, QuarkXPress, or Canvas, you may be using an older or incorrect
version of the printer description file. Refer to “Printing from an
application” on page 2-16 (Macintosh) or page 3-26 (PC) for instructions on
using printer description files.
FreeHand, QuarkXPress, or Canvas, you may be using an older or incorrect
version of the printer description file. Refer to “Printing from an
application” on page 2-16 (Macintosh) or page 3-26 (PC) for instructions on
using printer description files.
When using printer description files, it is important to match the
application’s version number to the printer’s firmware version number. You
can check the printer’s firmware version number by printing a copy of the
printer’s startup page. Refer to the Phaser 540 Color Printer User Manual for
instructions on using the front panel to print the startup page. If you have
upgraded your printer’s firmware version, you may need a newer printer
description file.
application’s version number to the printer’s firmware version number. You
can check the printer’s firmware version number by printing a copy of the
printer’s startup page. Refer to the Phaser 540 Color Printer User Manual for
instructions on using the front panel to print the startup page. If you have
upgraded your printer’s firmware version, you may need a newer printer
description file.
For the most current printer description files, check the Tektronix Bulletin
Board Service (BBS). Refer to page 9-1 for instructions on using the
Tektronix BBS.
Board Service (BBS). Refer to page 9-1 for instructions on using the
Tektronix BBS.
The following table lists a few Macintosh applications and some possible
PostScript errors. For information on PC and other applications, request a
document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL. Refer to page 9-2 for instructions
on using these systems.
PostScript errors. For information on PC and other applications, request a
document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL. Refer to page 9-2 for instructions
on using these systems.
Application
Error or problem
Solution
QuarkXPress 3.11
QuarkXPress 3.2
QuarkXPress 3.2
Offending Command: cblnd
You are probably using an older PDF file. Check the
BBS for the most current version of this file.
BBS for the most current version of this file.
QuarkXPress 3.1x
Graduated fills print in black-and-white
You are probably using an older PDF file. Check the
BBS for the most current version of this file.
BBS for the most current version of this file.
FreeHand 3.1
error:typecheck
offending command: put
offending command: put
A PostScript fill is being used with a color correction
from the printer driver. Turn off any color correction
in the driver and the image should print correctly.
from the printer driver. Turn off any color correction
in the driver and the image should print correctly.
FreeHand 3.1
TIFFs print in black-and-white
You are probably using the wrong PDX file. Check
the BBS for the most current version of this file.
the BBS for the most current version of this file.