User ManualTable of ContentsContents1Introduction2RAM Specifications2Why Add Memory?2Required Tools and Safety Precautions2Elite 12 RAM Installation3Elite XL 20 RAM Installation8Confirming RAM Installation12Updating Drivers12Macintosh12Windows13Windows 95/9813Windows NT 4.014Size: 228 KBPages: 14Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents21: Introduction and Installation8Using this manual8Elite 12ppm highlights8True 1200 dots per inch printing8Fast processing power8Full support for mixed-platform printing8Low operational costs8Full network capability8WebAdmin remote printer management8Better halftones with AccuGray9Edge to edge printing9SCSI interface9All ports active feature9Flexible paper handling9Full featured front panel display9Novell NEST support9Environmentally friendly9Optional equipment9Fast and easy ordering of upgrades and consumables9How to set up your Elite 12ppm10Overview10Why would I install PPD files or configure the control panel, printer driver, or ports?10Installing PPD files10Configuring the control panel, printer driver, and ports11Setting up the Elite 12ppm12Choosing a location for the printer12Removing the printer from the shipping box13Removing additional packing13The Elite 12ppm Configuration page14Installing or replacing the toner cartridge14Connecting power to the Elite 12ppm17Using the paper tray17Loading paper into the tray18Using the Multipurpose Feeder19Loading paper in the Multipurpose Feeder20Optional paper handling accessories21Elite 12ppm interface connections21Connecting cables correctly22LocalTalk connection22Bi-directional (parallel) connection23Serial connections23Ethernet network connection2310BASE-T (Unshielded Twisted-Pair or UTP)2310BASE-2 (RG-58, Thin Coax, or Thinnet)24Supported network protocols24EtherTalk24NetWare24TCP/IP242: The Elite 12ppm control panel25Control panel (LCD) display window25Control panel status LEDs25Control panel function keys26On Line key26Manual Feed key26Form Feed/Continue key27Cancel/Reset key27Menu key28Enter key28+ and - keys28The Elite 12ppm menu system29Do I need to change control panel menus?291. Language292. Print Help Page303. Print (1) Sample Page(s)304. Printer Info305. Paper Handling316. Emulations327. Interfaces358. Info Pages369. Print Control363: Using a Macintosh37Software Installation37Installing application-specific printer description files38Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver39Selecting the printer description file39Setup options40Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver41Selecting Page Setup options41Page Attributes42Paper42Edge-to-edge printing42Orientation42Scale42Options42Visual Effects43Image and Text43Selecting Print options43Copies44Pages44Paper Source44Destination45Background Printing45Cover Page45Color Matching46Layout47Error Handling47Save as File48Printer Specific Options48Save48Manual feed printing48Naming the Elite 12ppm494: Using Windows 3.151Overview51Printing with Windows 3.151Setting Windows 3.1 printing options53Paper source53Paper size53Orientation54Copies54Options54Advanced Options55Port assignment - Windows 3.155Installing printer description files57Printing from Windows 3.1 applications57Selecting Print Setup options58Selecting Print options58Print Range58Print Quality58Print to file595: Using Windows 9560Windows 95 printing software overview60Plug and Play installation60Using Add Printer60Solutions to possible software installation problems66Exploring the Properties dialog box68The Device Options page68Updating printer memory69The Details page70The Paper page70The Graphics page71The Fonts page71The PostScript page71Installing printer description files72Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer72Installing printer description files using an MS-DOS window74Printing from Windows 95 applications75Selecting print options75The Print Properties dialog box766: Using Windows NT 3.5177Windows NT printing software overview77Select and configure a communications port80Selecting Page Setup and Print options82Print Setup options82Print options837: Using Windows NT 4.084Windows NT 4.0 printing software overview84Exploring the Properties and Document dialog boxes88The Properties dialog box88The Device Settings page88Updating the printer driver to reflect the new amount of printer memory89Other general items in Device Settings90Other GCC-specific items in Device Settings90The Document Defaults dialog box90Opening the Document Defaults dialog box90GCC-specific items91Other items in the Advanced page91Installing printer description files92Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer92Installing printer description files using an MS-DOS window94Printing from Windows NT 4.0 applications95Selecting print options96The Print Properties dialog box968: Using DOS97Overview of setup and printing from a DOS application97Overview of setup and printing from DOS command line97Port configuration - DOS98Parallel Port98Serial Port98Redirecting DOS to a serial port99Selecting a printer driver99PostScript99PCL 599Using the Copy command1009: Fonts101Introduction101Resident PostScript fonts101PostScript resident font catalog102PCL resident font catalog104Font compatibility105Downloading fonts from a Macintosh106Additional LaserWriter Utiility functions108Downloading fonts from Windows109Type 1 fonts109TrueType fonts109Using an external hard disk with the Elite 12ppm109Initializing an external hard disk111Initializing hard disks from a Macintosh111Initializing hard disks from an IBM PC or compatible11310: Maintenance and Troubleshooting114Cleaning the rollers every 12,000 pages114Handling and storing toner cartridges114Toner spills114Packing the printer to transport it115Printing Problems115Paper Jams115Paper feed jam116Paper path jam116Paper exit jam116Clearing a paper jam116Paper Jam Checklist117Other printer problems117Problems with the printer itself118Detailed Troubleshooting118Chooser problems118LocalTalk problems119Serial and parallel communication problems120Ethernet communication problems121Macintosh system crashes121Macintosh font problems122PostScript problems123PCL problems123Diagnosing errors from print output124Solving problems by turning the printer off and on again125Service and Support127GCC's World Wide Web site127Dealer and Service Center support127Extended warranties127Software upgrades127Transporting your printer127Consumables, accessories, and upgrades12711: Adobe Acrobat128Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader128Opening Documents with Acrobat Reader129Understanding the Acrobat Screen129Moving Through Pages129Finding Text130What's on this CD-ROM130Appendices131Appendix A: Printer specifications131Paper weight132Paper dimensions132Envelopes133Print alignment133Appendix B: Paper specifications and recommendations139Printing on standard papers139Printing on letterhead139Printing on envelopes139Printing on overhead transparency film139Appendix C: Adding memory to your printer140Specifications140Why would I need to add memory to the Elite 12ppm?140Required tools and safety precautions140Installing the RAM into the Elite 12ppm141Confirming the installation144Updating LaserWriter 8 printer driver144Updating Windows drivers (all versions)145Windows 3.1145Windows 95146Windows NT 3.51146Windows NT 4.0146Appendix D: Adding and configuring optional paper trays148Installing the 500-sheet feeder and paper tray148Using the 500-sheet paper tray and the envelope paper tray150Loading the 500-sheet paper tray150Loading the envelope tray with envelopes151Loading the envelope tray with postcards153Installing the face-up output tray154Setting default paper trays through the control panel155Updating your computer's software155Macintosh155Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.5 and NT 3.51155Appendix E: QuickDraw GX156Introduction156QuickDraw GX compatibility156Installing GX drivers157Choosing a GX printer driver (creating a desktop printer icon)157Configuring a desktop printer158Background printing158Setting default printer158Determining input tray paper size(s)159Selecting printer extensions160Configuring printer extensions160QuickDraw GX Page Setup dialog box (GX aware applications)160The General page setup panel162The Options panel162QuickDraw GX Print dialog box (GX aware applications)163The General print panel164Other print panels165Page Setup and Print dialog boxes (unadopted applications)166Page Setup dialog box166Print dialog box167Turning off QuickDraw GX printing167Substituting LaserWriter 7.1.2 or LaserWriter 8 for LaserWriter 7.2168Substituting LaserWriter 7.1.2168Substituting LaserWriter 8168Appendix F: PCL170Appendix G: Interface connector pinouts173RS-422 Serial173Uni-directional Parallel173Bi-directional Parallel (nibble mode)174Ethernet (UTP)175LocalTalk175Appendix H: Radio and Television interference176Appendix I: Elite 12ppm consumables and optional accessories177Optional items177Elite 12ppm Lower Sheet Feeder177Elite 12ppm Optional paper trays177Elite 12ppm Face Up Output Tray177Elite 12ppm Accessory Order Numbers178Appendix J: Glossary179Appendix K: Warranties and Licenses187Limited Software Warranty188Limited Hardware Warranty189Energy Star190Declaration of Conformity191Size: 2.57 MBPages: 193Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation InstructionTable of ContentsIntroduction3Where to look for more information4Installation Checklist5STEP 1. Check Package Contents6STEP 2. Prepare Printer Location7STEP 3. Locate Printer Parts8STEP 4. Remove Internal Packaging10STEP 5. Install Toner Cartridge11STEP 6. Load Tray13STEP 7. Attach the Powercord15STEP 8. Connect Printer Cables16USB Connection16Bi-Directional Connection17Ethernet Connection17LocalTalk Connection18Serial Connection18Supported Network Protocols19STEP 9. Install Printing Software20STEP 9A. Install Macintosh Printing Software21USB Installation Part One21USB Installation Part Two23AppleTalk Installation27LPR Installation31STEP 9B. Install Windows and DOS Printing Software35Windows 98 Software Overview36Windows 98 Plug and Play36Using Add Printer38Windows 95 Software Overview44Windows 95 Plug and Play44Using Add Printer46Solutions to possible software installation problems52LPR55Setting an IP Address56Installing the LPR Utility57Adding Printer Ports62Printing with DOS63Port Configuration64Selecting a Printer Driver66Using the Copy Command66STEP 10. Verify Printer Setup68Additional Information69The Elite 12 Series Control Panel70Fonts74Adding Memory to Your Printer76Using the CD-ROM with Adobe Acrobat 485Using the Multipurpose Feeder87Maintenance and Troubleshooting89Service and Support92SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT93LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY94Limited Hardware Warranty95Size: 3.29 MBPages: 96Language: EnglishOpen manual
Supplementary ManualTable of ContentsUsing GCC Printers with Mac OS X1Introduction2List of Supported Printers2Installing PPD Files and Fonts3Selecting your GCC Printer5Printing from Mac OS X8The Page Setup Dialog Box8The Print Dialog Box9Additional Mac OS X Information11Configuring Printer Options11Printing from the Classic Environment11Information Resources12Size: 1.18 MBPages: 12Language: EnglishOpen manual
