Xanté accel-a-graphix ct4 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 - Introduction

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• The XANTÉ Accel-a-Graphix CT4

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• About this Manual

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• Manual Conventions

  1
• Other Helpful Documentation

  1
• About Your Controller

  1
• Controller Features

  1
• PostScript Typefaces

  1
• About XANTÉ Utilities

  1
• Warranty and Product Registration

  1
• Chapter 2 - Installation

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• Introduction

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• Controller Location

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• Package Contents

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• Controller Setup

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• Unpacking the Controller

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• Installing Options

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• Accessing the Controller Board and Bays

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• Installing RAM Upgrades

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• Installing Hard Disk(s)

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• Reassembling the Controller

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• Connecting the Power Cord

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• Starting the Controller

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• Selecting an Interface

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• Connecting in a Macintosh Environment

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• Connecting in a PC Environment

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• Connecting to the Parallel Port

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• Connecting to the Serial Port

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• Changing Serial Communication Settings

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• Connecting to the Ethernet Port

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• Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT) Connection

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• Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2) Connection

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• Setting the EtherTalk Zone Name

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• Connecting to a Printer

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• Initializing the Hard Disk

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• Initializing the Hard Disk with the Macintosh

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• Initializing the Hard Disk with the PC

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• Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup

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• Introduction

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• Before You Begin

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• Configuring Your Controller

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• Loading the Drivers

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• Using Auto Setup

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• Using Manual Setup

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• Installing XANTÉ Utilities (Macintosh)

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• Readme File

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• Utilities Folder

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• Downloader

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• XANTÉ Command Center

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• XANTÉ Linearizer

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• Downloads Folder

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• Initialize Disk.ps

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• Parmdump.ps

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• Sysparm.ps

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• Drivers Folder

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• Aldus PPD Folder

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• QuarkXPress PDF Folder

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• Printer Descriptions Folder

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• PSPrinter Driver and User Guide

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• Mac Watermark Plug-in Folder

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• Default Curves Folder

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• Installing XANTÉ Command Center

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• Installing XANTÉ Linearizer

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• Using Printer Fonts

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• Listing Downloaded Fonts

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• Removing Downloaded Fonts

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• Before You Print

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• General Pre-Printing Procedures

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• Chapter 4 - PC Setup

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• Introduction

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• Before You Begin

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• Installing the XANTÉ Utilities (PC)

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• Directories on the Utilities Disk

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• Main Directory

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• PS_FILES Directory

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• Installing XANTÉ Command Center

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• Command Center Setup (Windows 3.1 or 3.11)

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• Command Center Setup (Windows 95)

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• Windows Setup

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• Printing the Windows Driver Guide

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• Installing the Driver in Windows 3.1 or 3.11

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• Setting up the Driver in Windows 3.1 or 3.11

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• Installing the PPD in Windows 3.1 or 3.11

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• Installing Driver and PPD in Windows 95

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• Deleting Previous Driver Versions

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• Loading and Removing Printer Fonts

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• XANTÉ Command Center

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• Chapter 5 - Configuration

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• Introduction

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• Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Control

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• The Front Panel

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• The Display Window

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• Front Panel Lights (LEDs)

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• Front Panel Keys

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• The Menu Structure

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• Selecting Menu Options

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• Recommended Printer Settings

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• The Main Menus

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• The Print Menu

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• The Printer Menus

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• The Enable Menu

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• The HP Palette Menu

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• The Media Width Menu

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• The Matte Menu

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• The Screen Menu

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• The Cascade Menu

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• The Across Menu

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• The Best Fit Menu

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• The Orientation Menu

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• The Automatic Reduction Menu

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• The Maximum Width Menu

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• The Save Media Menu

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• The Margins Menu

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• The Job Menu

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• The Erase All Menu

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• The Clear Trap Menu

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• The Printer Menus

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• The Hold Menu

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• The Resume Menu

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• The Restart Menu

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• The Cancel Menu

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• The Miscellaneous Menu

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• The Units Menu

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• The Initial Job Menu

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• The Timeout Menu

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• The Language Menu

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• The RAM Disk Menu

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• The Raster Mode Menu

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• The Test Menu

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• The Interface Menu

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• The RS232 Menu

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• The Enable Menu

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• The Mode Menu

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• The Baud Rate Menu

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• The Parity Menu

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• The Flow Control Menu

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• The Data Bits Menu

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• The Stop Bits Menu

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• The Spool Menu

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• The Parallel Menu

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• The Enable Menu

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• The Mode Menu

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• The Buffer Menu

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• The Spool Menu

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• The LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and LinePrinter Menus

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• The Enable Menu

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• The Spool Menu

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• The Novell Print Server Menu

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• The Enable Menu

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• The Protocol Menu

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• The Spool Menu

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• Chapter 6 - Routine Operations

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• Introduction

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• Using the Controller’s PPD

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• General PPD Option Menu Features

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• Cover Page

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• Print

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• PostScript Errors

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• PPD Access to Controller Features

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• Scale Page

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• Shrink to Fit

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• Num Copies

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• Orientation

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• Auto Reduce

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• Across

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• Cascade

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• Error Diffusion

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• Raster Mode

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• Print Speed

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• Bidirectional

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• Print Quality

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• Cut Media

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• Trapping Order

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• Best Fit

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• Save Spooled Job

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• Enable Poster

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• Page Overlap

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• CRD Selection

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• Printer Enable

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• Printer1 Page Width

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• Printer1 Matte

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• Printer1 Color Palette

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• Mirror Print

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• Negative Print

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• Paper Save

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• Expanded Margin

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• Using Macintosh Applications

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• Using Windows

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• Changing PC Communication Settings

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• EtherTalk Driver

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• Ethernet Configuration for Novell NetWare

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• Using Novell NetWare Software

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• Novell NetWare Software

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• Print Server Name

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• Login Name

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• Password

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• Print Server Configuration

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• Setting Up for Novell Using Command Center

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• Setting the Controller as a Novell 3.x Queue Server

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• Configuring for Novell Pserver Operation

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• Setting the Controller as a Novell 4.x Queue Server

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• Configuring for Novell Pserver Operation

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• Using TCP/IP Software

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• Classes of Networks

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• Reserved IP Addresses

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• Network Masks

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• Creating an Address File

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• Using the Spooler

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• How the Spooler Works

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• Front Panel Spooling

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• Command Center Spooling Macintosh

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• Command Center Spooling PC

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• Using a SCSI Disk

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• Moving and Cleaning the Controller

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• Moving the Controller

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• Cleaning the Controller

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• Chapter 7 - Imaging Basics

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• Introduction

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• Color Printing Technology

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• Color Printing Concepts and Variables

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• Color Theory

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• Additive Theory

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• Subtractive Theory

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• Ink Density Variables

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• CRDs

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• Transfer Curves

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• Application Variables

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• Media Variables

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• Setting Variables

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• Color Gamut Variables

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• Human Variables

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• Color Measuring

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• Linearization

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• Spectrophotometer

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• Colorimeter

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• Densitometer

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• Screening

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• XANTÉ Scaling

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• Page Design

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• Typefaces and Fonts

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• Serif, Sans Serif, and Miscellaneous Typefaces

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• Typeface Forms

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• Other Elements of Design

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• Orientation

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• Point Size and x-Height

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• Spacing

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• Page Design Tips

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• Chapter 8 - Color Management

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• Introduction

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• ICC Profiles

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• CRDs

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• Transfer Curves

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• Printer Calibration

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• Preparing for Printer Calibration

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• Sending a Transfer Curve to the Controller

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• Printing a Calibration Strip

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• Using the Colortron II

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• Calibrate the Colortron II

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• Linearizing the Colortron Data

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• Creating a Custom Transfer Curve

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• Monitor Calibration

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• Photoshop Editing Tips

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• Setting Up in Photoshop

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• Sharpen Image Details

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• Lighten or Darken an Overall Image

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• Add or Reduce Vividness

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• Choose a Color Model (Space)

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• Setup Color Separations

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• Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

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• Introduction

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• Status Messages

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• Controller Status Messages

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• Preliminary Troubleshooting

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• The General Checkup

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• Macintosh Environment Checkup

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• PC Environment Checkup

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• ENCAD NovaJet Troubleshooting

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• The NovaJet General Checkup

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• Specific NovaJet Troubleshooting

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• Miscellaneous Troubleshooting

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• Calling for Technical Support

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• Troubleshooting Information

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• XANTÉ Phone Support

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• XANTÉ Fax Support

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• XANTÉ Bulletin Board Support

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