Apple 12/640PS Informations techniques

This chapter explains how to unpack and set up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS.Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PSmPrint qualityThe printer has a res

5Align the arrow on the left side of the toner cartridge with the arrow on the left side of theprinter, then slide the cartridge downward into the pri

100Chapter 5Many of the installation procedures describe working with the printer’s leftand right sides and front and rear, as shown in the following

Follow these instructions for installing the LaserWriter 12/640 PS duplexprinting unit.Before you install the duplex printing unit:m The printer must

3 Lift up the back end of the duplex printing unit and slide the metal brace onto the post.The brace is located on the left side of the duplex printin

IMPORTANTBe careful when removing the covers so that they do not fallinside the LaserWriter 12/640 PS.6Place the bottom cover and the duplex printing

9Insert the locking connectors into the slots located on the bottom of the paper guide andpush the connectors until they snap into place.The locking c

105Installing Options10 Lift the LaserWriter 12/640 PS, position it directly over the duplex printing unit and gentlylower the printer until it sits e

11 Remove the cassette from the printer and the tray from the duplex printing unit.12 Insert the four locking connectors into the slots located on the

13 Insert the cassette into the printer and the tray into the duplex printing unit.14 Gently close the duplex printing unit door until it latches into

Installing the 500-sheet cassette and feederFollow these instructions for installing the 500-sheet cassette and feeder.For instructions on loading the

3Place the 500-sheet cassette and feeder where you want the LaserWriter 12/640 PS to be located.Orient the 500-sheet cassette and feeder so that its p

6Close the printer. The top cover clicks into place.Wait to install the LaserWriter 12/640 PS optionsIf you purchased any of the following options, wa

5 Remove the cassettes from the printer and the 500-sheet cassette and feeder.6Insert the four locking connectors into the slots located on the front

7 Insert the cassettes into the printer and the 500-sheet cassette and feeder.8 Turn on the printer.9Configure your printer software to use the 500-sh

Installing the envelope cassetteIMPORTANTThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS envelope cassette fits into the500-sheet feeder. For instructions on installing the

Installing the face-up output trayFollow these instructions to install the LaserWriter 12/640 PS face-up outputtray. You can install the face-up tray

5Extend the tray.Installing the face-up output tray on the optional duplex printing unit1 Line up the tabs on the bottom edge of the face-up output tr

3Slide out the tray until it locks into place.4Extend the tray.115Installing Options

Removing the face-up output tray1Slide in the tray.2Gently pull up on the face-up output tray (to remove the tabs from their receiving slots)and then

Installing RAMYour printer comes with 4 MB of RAM installed in Bank A/B.The table below lists RAM configurations you can use.Amount of memory (megabyt

IMPORTANTOther possible configurations may produce diagnostic errorswhen the printer starts up or may produce unexpected results.If you want to You ne

4 Open the top cover of the printer.5 Remove the paper cassette.6Grasp the top and front parts of the side cover and pry gently to free the tabs from

Loading paper into the cassetteYou can load paper into the paper cassette or the multipurpose tray, or both.For instructions on using the multipurpose

Putting on the grounding strapIMPORTANTBe sure to put on the grounding wrist strap before handling theSIMM or any internal printer parts. The strap gr

Installing SIMMsThe printer’s circuit board has two SIMM slots, marked BANK C/D (on theleft) and BANK A/B (on the right), for installing additional me

1Insert the SIMM into the connector and press the SIMM down at an angle until theretaining clips on each end of the connector snap and fasten the SIMM

2 Repeat step 1 to install the second SIMM if necessary.Yo u’ve now installed the expanded memory. You need only replace the sidecover to complete the

3With the back cover properly positioned, replace the Phillips screws. Do not overtighten the screws.4 Next, configure the printer software to use the

Configuring the printer from a Mac OS–based computerFrom the desktop printer icon1Select the desktop printer icon for the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printe

4Double-click the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer name.The printer software automatically checks the printer’s options and selects thecorrect settings.5

Configuring the printer from a Windows 3.1–based computer1From the Program Manager, double-click the Print Manager icon to display the Print Manager.

1296Mac OS UsersThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS comes with software and fonts for use withMac OS–based computers. This chapter describes the standard printi

2Prepare a stack of paper.You can load up to 250 sheets of 20-pound photocopier paper. Make sure theedges are even on all sides before inserting the s

Selecting page setup optionsThe Page Setup dialog box allows you to specify certain aspects of yourdocument, such as its page size, format, and orient

131Mac OS Users3 To print using special effects, choose PostScript Options from the Page Setup pop-upmenu. (If you don’t want to choose print options,

4Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.You can make the printer’s current page setup settings the default softwaresettings by holding down the O

2Select the options you want.IMPORTANTThe names that appear in the paper source menus vary accordingto the paper sources of your printer and paper siz

134Chapter 63When the selections are what you want, choose another setting from the Settings pop-upmenu or click Print.m To print a cover page, choose

135Mac OS Users3Select Cover Page from the pop-up menu.The cover page options dialog box appears.4When the selections are as you want, choose another

3Make the selection you want.m For the fastest printing, choose Black and White. (The image quality won’tbe as good, especially if the original image

Having both FinePrint and PhotoGrade on can affect how images print. Fordocuments that have many images and require high-quality reproduction,you may

4When the selections are what you want, choose another setting from the Settings pop-upmenu or click Print.Printing on both sides of the paperWith the

3Make the selections you want.m Binding determines how pages are printed when you are printing on bothsides of the paper. If you want the binding orie

Load three-hole punched paper face down, with the holes toward the left sideof the cassette. Load letterhead paper face down, with the tops of the pag

4Make the selections you want.5When the selections are what you want, choose another setting from the Settings pop-upmenu or click Print.Background pr

2Choose Background Printing from the Settings pop-up menu.The Background Printing dialog box appears.3Make the selections you want.4When the selection

142Chapter 63Choose an option.4When the selection is as you want, choose another setting from the Settings pop-upmenu, or click Print.Reporting errors

1Choose Print from the File menu.The Print dialog box appears.2Choose Error Handling from the Settings pop-up menu.The Error Handling dialog box appea

Printing with a desktop printerYou can also print documents without leaving the Finder, using one of the twomethods described here. These methods are

Switching between printersIf you have more than one printer available, you can select which you want touse. The printer you select is called the defau

Select the printer using its desktop printer iconIf you already have a desktop printer icon for the printer you want to use,follow these steps to sele

Working with desktop printer iconsTo create a desktop printer, select the printer using the Chooser. After youclick Create, the icon will appear on yo

Monitoring printingIf you are using background printing, you can use the desktop printer featuresto monitor and control the documents that are waiting

mTo put a print request on hold, select it and click the Hold button. The printrequest will stay on hold until you select it again and click the Resum

8Slide the cassette into the printer.Push the cassette in all the way.15Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS

mTo get information about the printer, choose Get Printer Info from the Printingmenu. Status, configuration, and font information is displayed.mTo cha

Removing the desktop printing softwareThe desktop printing software uses both the Desktop PrintMonitor and thePrintMonitor software. The Desktop Print

5Click Setup.The Setup dialog box appears.6Select the option that you want.m Click Auto Setup to let the Chooser identify the type of printer andautom

The LaserWriter 12/640 PS comes with software for IBM PC or compatiblecomputers using Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. This chapter describes how touse the

Printing from Windows applicationsAfter you have connected the printer to your computer and installed and set up the printer software, you’re ready to

Setting printer driver optionsYou can change the PostScript Printer Driver default options. For example,you can change the preset paper orientation to

156Chapter 7Opening the printer Setup dialog box from your applicationMost applications have a Print Setup command in their File menus.1Choose the Pri

The Paper tab dialog box is displayed first.mOutput FormatSelects either PostScript or Encapsulated PostScript. UsePostScript for normal printing. Use

Additional printer optionsIn addition to the Paper tab, other tabs display settings for:m PostScriptm Fontsm Featuresm Job controlm Wa t e r m a r kPo

mSend Data in BinaryTells th e driver to send data to the printer in a binaryformat. Sending data in binary format may improve the printer’sperforma

Connecting the printerYou can connect the printer to many computers and networks using theprinter’s LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel ports. The print

FontsClick the Fonts tab to display the Fonts tab dialog box. Parameters in thisdialog box control the way the driver prints TrueType fonts used in yo

mSubstitute PostScript Fonts for TrueType Fonts on This PrinterWhen checked,tells the driver to substitute PostScript fonts available to the printer f

FeaturesClick the Features tab to display the Features tab dialog box, which lets youconfigure the printer software to use optional printing features

mFinePrintTur n s Fin ePrint on or off. FinePrint smoothes out lines andcurves and enhances text and line graphics that would normally appearragged. (

mPostScript HeaderThe PostScript header contains instructions that aPostScript printer needs to print documents created by the driver. If your printer

mSelect a WatermarkLists available watermark definitions, which can beselected and edited or deleted.mEditDisplays the Edit Watermark dialog box, summ

mPrint in ForegroundTe lls the printer to print the watermark in the foregroundrather than in the background (the default). Choose this setting if you

Downloading a Type 1 font to a PostScript printer usually takes from 15 to 20seconds. When a program prints a document containing a font that is notre

3If it is not already selected, select the LaserWriter 12/640 PS from the Installed Printers list.4Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears.Note: You

Printing to a PostScript fileAs an alternative to printing your document on the printer, you can save aPostScript language description of your documen

Connecting to a LocalTalk networkIf you have an existing LocalTalk network, here’s how to add the LaserWriter12/640 PS to it.1 Obtain a LocalTalk conn

Using the driver to print to a PostScript fileUsing the driver to print to a PostScript file is a three-step process. First,change your printer setup,

Your computer is now set up to create PostScript files when you choose thePrint command from a Windows program.Step 2: Printing to a PostScript file1

6Choose OK. The Connect dialog box closes, and you are returned to the Printersdialog box.7If you changed any printer settings to print a PostScript f

This chapter provides information on using the LaserWriter 12/640 PS withcomputers running Windows 95.If you are using Windows 3.1 or DOS, see Chapter

PrintingOn a PC, printing functions are controlled through the Page Setup and Printdialog boxes, which are accessed through the File menu.Most Windows

Printing documentsWhen you are printing from Windows, most application programs display aPrint dialog box, in which you specify print options such as

Opening the printer Properties dialog box from the Control Panel1Click the Start icon on the Task-Bar, select Settings, and click Control Panel.2Doubl

Selecting printer options in the Properties dialog boxYou can change the most commonly used printer settings from the Propertiesdialog box. (The tabs

mPaper SourceSelects which paper cassette or multipurpose tray to use as thepaper source.mCopiesSpecifies the number of copies of each document page t

Setting duplex printing optionsChoose the More Options button in the Paper tab dialog box to display theMore Paper Options dialog box, used to specify

m To co nnect the printer between two devices on a LocalTalk network,disconnect one LocalTalk cable from the connector box of the deviceimmediately t

Additional printer optionsIn addition to the Paper tab, other tabs display settings for:m Graphicsm Device Optionsm PostScriptm Wa t e r m a r k sm Fo

mResolutionLets you specify the printer’s resolution.mHalftoningLets you specify new frequency and angle values to use forhalftone screens or use the

When the LaserWriter 12/640 PS runs out of paper in one tray, it canautomatically switch and use paper in another paper cassette or themultipurpose tr

mFinePrintTur n s Fin ePrint on or off. FinePrint smoothes out lines andcurves and enhances text and line graphics that would normally appearragged. (

mPostScript Output formatTells th e driver to build PostScript documentdescriptions that print as fast as possible when “optimize for speed” isselecte

Advanced PostScript optionsChoose the Advanced button in the PostScript tab dialog box to display theAdvanced PostScript Options dialog box.mPostScrip

mSend CTRL+D after jobSends CTRL+D to the printer after a print job tonotify the printer the current job is finished and to reset the printer.mDisplay

mPrint watermarkTells th e printer how the watermark should be printed. Youcan print on the first page only rather than on all pages (the default). Yo

mAutomatically center/Position relative to centerTells th e driver how to positionthe watermark. “Automatically center” centers the watermark on the

mThresholdLets you specify the size of the font at which the PostScriptdriver should switch from sending TrueType fonts as Type 1 to sendingthem as Ty

Connecting directly to a single Mac OS–based computerUse this method to connect a single Mac OS–based computer to the printer.However, since that sing

DetailsClick the Details tab to display the Details tab dialog box, which controls theprinter port. The Details tab is available only if you open the

mTimeout settings/Not selected/Transmission retry“Not selected” specifies howlong Windows 95 waits for the printer to be online before reporting anerr

SharingThe Sharing tab dialog box controls network sharing of the printer. Even ifyou are not using NetWare, you can still share your printer with oth

mShare NameEnter the name of the shared printer. This name appears in theNetwork Neighborhood window when users search for network printers.mCommentEn

This chapter describes how to load the LaserWriter 12/640 PS paper cassetteand multipurpose tray with paper. It describes how to load standard paper,l

Automatic or manual printing with the LaserWriter 12/640 PSYou can automatically print using paper from the paper cassette or usingpaper stacked in th

Letter-size paper1Set the length guide (located on the back of the cassette) to the position thatcorresponds to your paper’s length. You adjust the le

5Adjust the width guide so that it fits snugly against the paper, but not so tightly that itmight cause binding. To avoi d paper jams, always set the

Letterhead paper and three-hole punched paperInsert letterhead paper into the paper cassette face down, with the top of theletterhead at the front of

mFlexible paper handlingIn the standard configuration, you can print up to 330sheets (250 in the standard paper cassette plus 80 in the multipurpose t

What to do after connecting to a single Mac OS computerm If you wish to connect the printer to other networks, or to connect theprinter directly to a

Opening the multipurpose trayTo us e th e multipurpose tray you must first open it. 1Gently open the door.2Grasp the tab and slide out and extend the

Placing paper and envelopes in the multipurpose trayYou can use the multipurpose tray for all your printing jobs. You can keepa small stack of paper i

Place the paper in the tray so that the left side of the stack is aligned with thetray’s left side. Adjust the width guide so that it just touches the

Loading three-hole punched paper in the multipurpose trayYou can load a stack of three-hole punched paper in the multipurpose tray forautomatic printi

Loading letterhead paper in the multipurpose trayYou can load a stack of letterhead in the multipurpose tray for automaticprinting. You can also print

Loading envelopes in the multipurpose trayYou can load a stack of 10 envelopes in the multipurpose tray for automaticprinting. You can also print enve

For best results when printing envelopes, be sure to position your addressblock properly in your word-processing document. You’ll need to print inland

4Set your program to print lengthwise on the envelope.On a Mac OS–based computer, choose Page Setup from the File menu, selectthe Landscape orientatio

Loading labels in the multipurpose trayYou can load one sheet of labels at a time into the multipurpose tray formanual printing.Insert the sheet of la

Loading transparencies in the multipurpose trayYou can load one sheet of overhead transparency at a time into themultipurpose tray for manual printing

3Connect the printer to the Ethernet network in one of these three ways:m To co nnect the printer to the end of an Ethernet network, use the Ethernet

Choosing paperThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS prints on standard laser-quality paper (16- to 28-pound stock). For the best results, Apple recommends 20-poun

Filling the optional envelope cassette1Slide the envelope cassette out of the 500-sheet feeder.2Move the postcard guide to the back of the envelope ca

7Adjust the width guide so that it fits snugly against the envelope, but not so tightly that itmight cause binding. To avoi d envelope jams, always se

3Push down gently on the envelope tray until it rests against the bottom of the cassetteand locks into place.4 Lift the back of the envelope cassette

Filling the optional 500-sheet cassette1Slide the cassette out of the 500-sheet cassette and feeder.2Set the length guide (located on the back of the

6Adjust the width guide so that it fits snugly against the paper, but not so tightly that itmight cause binding. To avoi d paper jams, always set the

21710MaintenanceThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS is designed for trouble-free service. Maintenanceinvolves little more than putting in a new toner cartridge

Safety firstThe fixing roller assembly in the LaserWriter 12/640 PS operates at very hightemperatures—around 400° F (204° C). Allow the rollers to coo

Precautions during maintenanceTo prevent damage to the printer while performing maintenance, observe thefollowing precautions.m Don’t lubricate the pr

1 Open the printer cover.Lift this latch to open the top cover.220Chapter 10

What to do after connecting to an Ethernet networkm If you wish to connect the printer directly to a Windows or DOS computer,see the next section.m If

2 Remove the used cartridge.3Slide the yellow plastic square back and forth to remove any toner residue.4Take the new cartridge out of its packaging.S

5Distribute the toner powder by gently rocking the cartridge back and forth.6 Firmly pull the tab directly away from the cartridge to remove the seali

7Align the arrow on the left side of the toner cartridge with the arrow on the left side of theprinter, then slide the cartridge downward into the pri

8Close the printer and resume printing.Cleaning the exteriorUnplug the power cord and then wipe the exterior of the printer with a clean,soft, damp cl

This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter with paperjams or print quality while using your LaserWriter 12/640 PS. The firstsection

Checking the indicator lightsThe lights on the front panel of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS indicate theprinter’s operating status.Light On Off FlashingRe

Checking for and clearing paper jamsOccasionally a piece of paper may get stuck inside the printer during theprinting process. Follow these steps to f

2 Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. If the jam is around thepressure roller area, remove the paper as shown here:If yo

4Check the multipurpose tray (if you are using it) to see whether paper has jammed there.If so, gently pull the paper out.5 Once you have removed the

Checking the optional 500-sheet cassette and feedermRemove the paper cassette to see whether the jam is in the paper cassette area. If so,gently relea

2 Use the parallel cable to connect the computer to the printer:What to do after connecting directly to a Windows or DOS computerm Read the rest of th

Checking the optional duplex printing unit1 Remove the the duplex printing unit tray to see whether the jam is in the tray area. If so,gently pull out

3Check around the roller area. You may have to push the roller to see if a paper is behindthe roller.4 Once you have removed the jammed paper, slide t

Problems with printed documentsThis section provides remedies for problems in the appearance of a printeddocument.The quality of grayscale art could b

234Chapter 11Nothing is printed on the paper.If you get a blank document, try the following steps.m If the cartridge is new, be sure to remove the pla

The page prints solid black.If your document prints black, turn your printer off and on again. If yourdocument still prints black your printer needs s

236Chapter 11Faded areas or white voids appear on the page.If portions of the page are faded or are missing, try the following steps:m Use different p

23712Fixing Other ProblemsThis chapter provides solutions to problems you may have printing with theLaserWriter 12/640 PS from Mac OS, Windows, DOS, a

238Chapter 12No LaserWriter 8 icon appears in the Chooser.Make sure that the LaserWriter 8 driver is properly installed. The printerdriver may be on y

m The printer has the same name as other printers on the network. If that’sthe case, the printer automatically appends a number to the end of its name

Connecting the power and turning on the printerOnce you’ve connected the printer to your networks, you’re ready to start upthe printer. Follow these s

Printer-specific options don’t appear in the Print dialog box.Make sure the hardware options are properly installed in the printer, asdescribed in Cha

A message on the screen says the printer can’t print.If you get such a message, try these steps:m Make sure that the printer is turned on.m Check the

The desktop printer icon has an X drawn through it.The X indicates that the desktop printing software is turned off or theLaserWriter 8 extension is n

IBM PC or compatible troubleshootingIf you are using the LaserWriter 12/640 PS from an IBM PC or compatiblecomputer, use this section for troubleshoot

For Windows 95 users, check the following additional item:m Open the Printer folder, select the printer, and click Properties. click thePostScript tab

m Check that the NetWare file server and the printer are on the samesegment of the network. If they are on different segments, you canconfigure the pr

UNIX troubleshootingIf you are using the LaserWriter 12/640 PS from a UNIX workstation, usethis section for troubleshooting tips.When I print a text f

The printer administrator forgot the password for the TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility.See the service information that came with your printer to

m Check the /etc/bootptab file to verifym that theip entry is a valid IP address and that it matches the address inthe/etc/hosts filem theha entry is

Though the printer itself has no control panel, you can configure it by usingprograms on computers connected to the printer:m On Mac OS–based computer

3Press the “|” on the power switch to turn the printer on.4Save the startup page. It contains information you may need to complete your network setup.

Using the Apple Printer Utility for the Mac OSThe Apple Printer Utility program allows you to set the default settings thatcontrol how various aspects

251Setting the Printer Default SettingsOpening the Apple Printer UtilityThe Apple Printer Utility has two windows: the Printer Selector window,which i

3Click Open Printer.The printer feature window appears with the Printer Information categorydisplayed.4 To view or change settings under a category, c

Quitting the Apple Printer UtilityTo quit the Apple Printer Utility:mChoose Quit from the File menu.Viewing printer informationYou can view informatio

Naming the printerTo h elp us e r s easily select the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer from theircomputers, give the printer a unique name based, for ex

Downloading fonts to the printerYou can download additional fonts to the printer’s RAM to speed up printing.You do not have to download fonts to use t

Removing fontsYou can remove fonts from the printer’s memory when you no longer needthem. You cannot remove fonts from the printer’s ROM.1 Open the Fo

Turning th e startup page on or offThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS normally prints a sample page when you turn theprinter on. This page shows the printer’

Setting the print densityIf your documents are printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the printdensity of the printer to print lighter or dark

1 Open the Paper Handling category.The Paper Handling panel appears.2Click the checkbox to turn Automatic Tray Switching on or off.When an X appears i

5Check the status lights.After the startup page is printed, the Ready/In Use light glows steadily. Allother lights should be off. If any other lights

5Choose printing on one side or both sides of the paper from the pop-up menu.If you want the binding orientation along the side of the paper (like in

Selecting imaging optionsFinePrint provides smoother, less jagged printing of text characters. You canset the printer’s default setting for the FinePr

1 Open the Imaging Options category.The Imaging Options panel appears.2Click the FinePrint On or Off button.3Click the PhotoGrade On or Off button.4 D

Setting up job handlingYou can specify how the printer handles jobs for each type of network. Youcan set the printer to maintain contact with the comp

3Click the checkboxes next to the network types to specify when the connection with thecomputer should be broken.4Click Send to send the job-handling

3 Open the Printer’s Zone category.A list of the EtherTalk zones appears.4Select the zone you want the printer to appear in.5Click Send to send the zo

2 Open the TCP/IP Configuration category.A panel appears in which you can enter the IP address.3Enter the IP address.4 Drag the slider to set the prin

You make changes to the communication settings with the printer’scommunication switch set in the Normal (in) position. This makes allcommunication set

4Choose the port settings you want.m The LocalTalk interface is always set to PostScript mode.m You can set the EtherTalk interface to PostScript mode

2 Turn the printer off and back on again.3Set the communication switch on the printer to the Normal (in) position.Sending PostScript files to the prin

Adjusting communication settingsThough you can adjust many of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer’scommunication settings, the normal settings work for

2 To confirm that you want to restart the printer, click Restart.When the printer Ready light stops blinking, the printer is ready to print.The same e

Use the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows tom name the printerm turn printing of a startup page on and offm set paper-handling optionsm print a li

Naming the printer on AppleTalk networksEach LaserWriter 12/640 PS can be given an individual name for AppleTalknetworks. Use the following procedure

Setting paper-handling optionsWhen the LaserWriter 12/640 PS runs out of paper in one tray, it canautomatically switch and use paper in the paper cass

5Choose the output tray from the list box.The Face Down output tray is the default. This tray is located on the top ofthe printer and stacks the outpu

Printing a list or samples of printer fontsYou can print a list or samples of the PCL or PostScript fonts currently storedin the printer’s memory or a

You make changes to the communication settings with the printer’scommunication switch set in the Normal (in) position. This makes allcommunication set

m You can set the TCP/IP interface to PostScript mode, PCL5 mode,AutoSelect mode (which automatically senses whether PostScript or PCL5mode should be

Configuring TCP/IPYou can specify the IP address of the printer. For information aboutdetermining the printer’s IP address and setting up the printer

Setting imaging optionsThe LaserWriter Utility allows you to specify some printer imaging options,including the control of FinePrint and Photograde op

How to customize communication settingsTo cus tomize communication settings, use either of the following twoprograms:m Apple Printer Utility for the M

1Choose Imaging Options from the Utilities menu.The Imaging Options dialog box appears.2Choose the printer resolution.3Click the FinePrint on or off b

Printing the page countThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS stores a running total of the number of pages ithas printed. This total is printed on the startup pag

Connecting to a network printer manuallyIn certain situations you may need to connect to your printer manually beforeyou can configure it. For example

Using the TCP/IP Printer Configuration UtilityYou can use telnet, a standard UNIX terminal emulation program, to login to the printer’s configuration

Quitting the Configuration Utility1 Go to the main menu of the TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility.2Press Enter.3If you’re asked if you want to save

Viewing or changing the printer’s IP addressYou must initially set the the printer’s IP address using one of the methodsdescribed in Chapter 4. Subseq

Setting the subnet maskIf your network includes subnets, you can set the subnet mask.1From the main menu of the TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility m

Changing the password for this utility1From the main menu of the TCP/IP Printer Configuration Utility menu, press 8 and Enter.2When requested to do so

Setting up your LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer as a remote ATPS(AppleTalk Print Spooler) printer on a NetWare network requiresminimal configuration; mo

Configuring ATPS for the first time on a NetWare 4 serverIf you are setting up the printer for access by Mac OS–based computers on aNetWare 4 network

292Setting Up the Printer for Mac OS UsersThis chapter explains how to prepare the printer for use on an AppleTalknetwork, and prepare Macintosh Opera

291Setting up the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer11 In the list of installed printers, locate and select the newly installed printer from the list.(

2Select Product Options from the list and press Enter.A list of product options appears. If the Mac OS NLM is installed andoperating properly, a NW-MA

293Setting up the Printer as an ATPS Remote Printer9Select the SYS:\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.NCF file and press Enter.A window appears, displaying the file’s c

5Typeyand press Enter. An empty window appears, providing an area for entering configurationinformation.6Enter a line of configuration information for

295A font is a collection of letters, numbers, and symbols in a distinctivetypographic design. Your Mac OS–based computer and LaserWriter 12/640PS pri

Bitmapped fontsBitmapped fonts consist of “pictures” of a typeface at specific sizes. Forexample, you might have bitmapped fonts at 10-, 12-, and 18-p

PostScript fontsPostScript is a page-description language that defines the characters, symbols,and images that appear on each page of a document. A Po

Tr ueTy pe fontsA TrueType font is scalable, describing a typeface without rigidly specifying asize. So it looks good whatever size you choose. TrueTy

How does a font look? To see a TrueType or bitmapped font on your screen,double-click the font’s icon to open it. A sample of that font appears (in t

How TrueType fonts work with other kinds of fontsAlthough TrueType fonts offer distinct advantages, your LaserWriter 12/640PS printer can also use oth

Important safety instructionsBefore you plug in your LaserWriter 12/640 PS, read these important safetyinstructions.For your own safety and that of yo

Before you beginThis chapter presents instructions for installing the Mac OS printer softwareand configuring the printer with it. Before you begin, ma

For example, if a document uses 12-point Times, available in that size as abitmapped font and as a TrueType font, the system uses the bitmapped font.

Tr ueTy pe and PostScript fontsPostScript fonts were designed as fonts for PostScript printers. However, ifyou have Adobe Type Manager software instal

Where fonts are storedAll fonts for your LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer reside in special placeswithin the System Folder. To install fonts in System 7,

SuitcasesA font suitcase is a special folder for collections of fonts.Suitcases provide a convenient way to organize fonts in the same font family.For

Combining suitcases: To m e rge all the fonts from one suitcase with another,drag one suitcase on top of the other. All the fonts from the dragged su

Styled fontsMost fonts that come with your LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer have definedstyles. For example, if you open the Bookman font (contained in a

Common questions about fontsHere are some questions that often come up about fonts.What kind of fonts should I buy?Bitmapped fonts are best for screen

What does the term Apple classic fonts mean?The Apple classic fonts are the original ten bitmapped fonts that came withthe first Macintosh in 1984. Th

What is font substitution?Font Substitution is an option in the Page Setup dialog box for certainPostScript printers. When font substitution is turned

Step 1: Installing the printer softwareIMPORTANTDo not “drag install” the printer software. If you do, the fileswon’t be properly decompressed and won

SpecificationsMarking enginem Fuji Xerox P893 laser-xerographicLaserm Typ e: Se miconductor laser GaAlAsm Wave l e ng t h : 780 nmm Output power:

m AAUI Ethernet port with three protocols:EtherTalkNovell NetWare IPX (PSERVER or RPRINTER)TCP/IP (BSDlpd)m External Ethernet transceivers available f

313Technical InformationPrinter fontsSixty-four fonts are provided with the LaserWriter 12/640 PS, including suchfonts as ITC Avant Garde®, ITC Bookma

Speedm Simplex—12 pages per minute maximum using A4-size paper. Actualspeed depends on the images printed.m Duplex—8 pages per minute maximum using U.

Paper Type SizeU.S. Letter 8-1/2" x 11" (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)U.S. Letter Small 8-1/2" x 11" (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)U.S. Legal 8-1/2&

316Appendix DPrinter with optional 500-sheet cassette and feederm Height 14.0 in. (35.6 cm)m Width 15.9 in. (40.5 cm)m Depth 16.7 in. (42.4 cm)Printer

Storage (toner cartridge)m Te m p e rature 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)m Humidity 15 to 85 percent RH non-condensingStorage (printer)m Te m p e rature 3

About PostScript Printer Description (PPD) filesInstalling the Mac OS printer software also installs PPD files to support thefollowing Apple LaserWrit

319Technical InformationYou can optionally install the Windows PPD files for these Apple LaserWriterprinters:m LaserWriter Select 360m LaserWriter Pro

IMPORTANTThe Installer checks to make sure you have what you need to usethe printer software. If you’re missing anything, a message tells you what you

Ozone emissionOzone gas is emitted by almost all laser printers and photocopiers. TheLaserWriter 12/640 PS printer technology allows it to emit practi

Communication settingsThe following table shows the default communication settings. Forinformation about using the communication switch to adjust comm

AccessoriesIn the U.S.A., to locate your local Apple-authorized reseller, call1- 800-538-9696.In the U.S.A., you can order LaserWriter 12/640 PS suppl

Aaccessories 322Add Port dialog box (Windows 95) 191addressesassigning IP addresses 78, 79–82,265–266, 278printing Ethernet 278setting default gat

Apple Printer Utility 152, 250–270assigning IP addresses for Mac OSwith 79, 82, 265–266choosing not to install 35defining tray switching and paper

325IndexCcablesApple Ethernet thin coaxialtransceiver 20, 322Apple Ethernet twisted-pairtransceiver 20, 322for LocalTalk kit 6, 17obtaining network

Silicon Graphics IRIX 95for Sun OS version 4.1, Ultrix, A/UX,or other BSD systems 84–86for Sun Solaris 83connectingthe power 24–26the printerto Et

grayscale 135–136, 233, 234printingwith Mac OS computers 132–134to PostScript or EPS file 139–140,157, 169–172with UNIX workstations 97from Window

Fface-down output tray 260face-up outputreducing curl and wrinkles with 141, 196selectingwith Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows 274with Apple P

QuickDraw GX imaging technology 299removingwith Apple Printer Utility 256from printer RAM 116–124selecting for watermarksin Windows 95 187in Windo

6Double-click the DISKS folder on your hard disk.7Double-click the Floppy Disk Maker application.8Click Full Set.A dialog box appears that gives you s

LaserWriter Disk 1 41LaserWriter 12/640 PS 37for PostScript fonts 297Imaging Options category (Apple PrinterUtility) 262Imaging Options dialog box

adjusting communication settings27–28choosing a location for 2, 101, 108connecting 16–23to Ethernet network 20–22to LocalTalk network 17–18to Nove

from the installation floppy disks 33–35from a server 42onto a server 40–41kinds of fonts for 295Mac OS NLM installation 289PPD file support and

multipurpose tray 199–209. See alsoautomatic tray switchingcapacities of 2, 12, 202, 314loading 201–202envelopes in 205–206labels in 208letterhea

Ppage count 281Page Setup dialog box (Mac OS)130–132page setup optionsfor Mac OS 130–132for Windows 95 174for Windows 3.1 154“Pages per Sheet” pop

passwordsassigning for print server 72–73for TCP/IP Printer ConfigurationUtility 247, 287PCONSOLE utility (Novell NetWare) 62assigning passwords in

PostScript printer driverfor DOS 46for Windows 95 73–74for Windows 3.1 74PostScript Printer Options dialog box 140PostScript tab dialog boxfor Win

setting up as print server usingPCONSOLE 65–69storage temperature and humidity 317switching between 145–146Printers control panel Setup dialog box

Print on Both Sides option (Layout dialog box) 139print resolution 1, 180, 312print serversconfiguring NetWare 290–294creating for RPRINTER mode 6

multipurpose tray 229packing material 7paper cassettes 228the printer covers 102–103resetting the TCP/IP interface 287restarting the printerwith

7Double-click the Installer icon to start the Installer program.After a moment, a Welcome dialog box appears.8Click Continue.After a moment, the Insta

Sharing tab dialog box (Windows 95)192–193side cover 123–124Silicon Graphics IRIX workstations 95SIMMs (Single Inline MemoryModules). See also memor

three-hole punched paper 14in the 500-sheet cassette 213in multipurpose tray 203in paper cassette 199timeoutsenabling or disabling for TCP/IPconne

printing and queuing documents with 97troubleshooting printing for 246–248Unlimited Downloadable Fonts option(PostScript dialog box) 131unpacking t

installing printer softwarefrom CD-ROM disc 50–51creating floppy disks from CD-ROM disc 53from floppy disks 56–58onto a server 52PostScript files

The Apple Publishing SystemThis Apple manual was written, edited, and produced on a desktop publishing system usingApple Macintosh computers and Quark

User’s ManualAppleLaserWriter 12/640 PSLaserWriter 12/640 PSLaserWriter 12/640 PSLaserWriter 12/640 PSLaserWriter 12/640 PSLaserWriter 12/640 PS

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

iiiCommunications regulation information viiLaser information viiiPreface Where to find information ix1Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/64

Adjusting communication settings 27Why customize communication settings? 27How to customize communication settings 28What to do next

Installing the printer software for Windows NT 59Installing onto a Windows NT 3.5x–based computer 59Installing onto a Windows NT 4.0–based c

After you restart, you may notice a new icon on your desktop, one thatrepresents a desktop printer.You will also see the Apple LaserWriter Software fo

4Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users 77Before you begin 77Initial TCP/IP setup 78Background information 78Step 1: Installing the

Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicein ac

DOC statementDOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set o

First use the printed manual to set up your printer. The printed manualcontains setup and installation information.Next go to the onscreen manual to l

Tips for using Acrobat ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader has features that give you fast, easy access toinformation.m For help using Acrobat Reader, choose A

3Click the name of the network zone in which your printer is located, if your printer isconnected to a network with zones.The name of your LaserWriter

6If you want, you can repeat steps 4 and 5 to create desktop printer icons for otherprinters.7Close the Chooser.After you click Create, the new deskto

Making changes to the printer setupIf you change options on your printer, you must set up the printer again.1Select the desktop printer icon for the p

Step 4: Making sure everything is workingThe best way to make sure everything is set up correctly is to print something.As a simple print test, open a

Be sure that you always do the following:m Keep the printer’s vents free from obstruction.m Keep your printer away from sources of liquids, such as wa

Installing the software from a serverYou can get Mac OS users started with the printer and the new printersoftware in whatever way you’re used to. If

3 Drag the LaserWriter Disk 1 icon onto the icon of the folder.IMPORTANTYou must drag the disk icon rather than copy the contents of thedisk directly.

Installing the printer software from the serverAfter you’ve copied the software to the server as described earlier in“Preparing a Server Using the CD-

What to do nextThe printer is now set up on your AppleTalk network. The table below canhelp you decide which chapter to go to next.If you want to SeeS

This chapter describes how to set up the printer for use with IBM PC orcompatible computers running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, orDOS. It als

System requirements for Windows 3.1To use the printer, your computer system must meet these requirements:m IBM PC or compatible, with an 80386 or high

Setting up for parallel port printingYour LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer uses a standard parallel port. By default,your printer’s parallel port is read

5Click Next if you have no other open applications.If you have open applications, click Cancel to stop this installation. Close allother applications

12 Select how your printer is connected (local or network) and click Next.The Install PostScript Printer from PPD dialog box appears.13 Select the dri

5Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PSUnpacking the printerIMPORTANTThe printer weighs approximately 30 pounds (approximately14 kilograms).1 Remove the

Installing onto a Windows 3.1 computer1 Start Windows.Before installing the software, make sure the Windows Control Panel andPrinters control panel ar

9Click Restart Windows.After Windows restarts, the Adobe™PostScript Printers control panelappears.10 Select the drive that holds your CD from the Driv

Installing onto a serverYou can install the software on a server for users who share the server’s copyof Windows. Follow the steps given in “Installin

5Double-click the drive that holds your floppy disk.A window appears that displays the contents of the floppy disk.6 Open the WIN_OS directory.7 Drag

3InsertLaserWriter Disk 1 for Windows 95 into a floppy disk drive.Note: If you are installing from disks made from the CD, the floppy disklabels may b

10 Click Next when the Installer prompts you to add a PostScript printer to your system.A message appears that lets you install the setup program onto

22 Click Add Another to install another Apple LaserWriter printer. Repeat for each printeryou want to install.You can install other Apple LaserWriter

6Click Continue if you have no other open applications.If you have open applications, click Exit to stop this installation. Close allother application

13 Select the LaserWriter 12/640 PS and click Install. The PostScript printer driver files and other software are installed on the harddisk. A message

Installing the printer software for Windows NTInstalling onto a Windows NT 3.5x–based computerThese instructions install the printer on an Intel archi

4You also need to obtain whatever cables your networks require.5Pull the packing tape from the printer’s top cover.6Pull open the printer’s top cover.

12 Select the printer driver that corresponds to your printer and click OK.13 Follow the instructions on the screen.14 Click Continue and OK to comple

Installing onto a Windows NT 3.5x–based server or non-IntelcomputerFollow these steps to install the software on a Windows NT 3.5x server ornon-Intel

8Select Create Printer from the Print Manager’s Printer menu.The Create Printer dialog box appears.9Select Other in the Driver Combo box.10 Type the l

Step 1: Choosing an operating modeWhen setting up your printer for a NetWare network, you have a choice ofthree operating modes:m PSERVER mode, in whi

mRPRINTERTo set up the printer as a remote printer, read about how to usePCONSOLE in the next section, then skip to “Step 2, Option B: Setting Upthe P

Step 2, option A: Setting up the printer as a print server(using PCONSOLE)There are five parts to setting up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS forPSERVER mode

Creating a printer1Select the name of the print server you specified in the previous procedure and press Enter.2 Use the arrow keys to highlight Print

10 From the Printer Configuration menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Banner type, andchange the banner type from Text to PostScript. Creating a pri

Completing the PSERVER configuration1 Start Windows, if it’s not already running.2In the Program Manager window, open the Apple LaserWriter Software p

Restarting the printer1 Turn the printer off and then back on again.2Submit a print job to the printer to ensure it is working.What to do next: The ne

7Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS7 Remove the plastic foam block from inside the printer. Save all the packing materials. They provide the best pr

8Press the Ins key, then type a descriptive name for your printer server. This can be any name, but in general you should be able to glance at theobje

4From the Printer Configuration menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Banner type, andchange the banner type from Text to PostScript. 5From the Printe

5Click the LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer you want, then click Configure.Use the printer’s NetWare printer name to identify the printer to configure.6C

2Select the name of the print server for which you want to assign a password and press Enter.The Print Server Information menu appears.PrintersInforma

7Select the print queue you want to use and click OK.8Click OK again.9Click OK to close the Property dialog box.For Windows 3.11In Windows, double-cli

Installing Type 1 fonts and Adobe Type ManagerYou can install Type 1 fonts and Adobe Type Manager for use with yourcomputer and the LaserWriter 12/640

This chapter explains how to prepare the printer for UNIX users. Users’computers must be connected to the printer by an Ethernet network usingTCP/IP (

Initial TCP/IP setupBefore UNIX users can use the printer, the printer administrator must assignan IP address for the printer, as described in the fol

Step 3: Assigning an IP address to the printerWhen you unpack the printer, it has a unique permanent factory-assignedEthernet address, but no IP addre

8Chapter 1Installing the first toner cartridgeThe toner cartridge contains the dry plastic powder that the printer usesinstead of ink. The first time

80Chapter 4If the IP address is set through ping assignment (described below), theprinter attempts to obtain an address through RARP and BOOTP whentur

4Type the following command to force an entry into your system’sarptable:arp -s printer_IP_name printer_Ethernet_addressThe printer IP name is the

7Skip to “Step 4: Configuring Users’ Workstations,” later in this chapter.Printer IP address assignment, option B: Using Mac OS or Windows utilitiesIf

m If you’re using IBM AIX, see “Configuring IBM AIX Version 3.x,” later inthis chapter.m If you’re using a Silicon Graphics workstation, see “Configur

Configuring Sun OS version 4.1, Ultrix, A/UX, or other BSD systems1 Log in asroot.2 Assign an IP address and IP name to the printer, as described in “

5Add the following entry to the/etc/printcapfile:printer_queue_name|[description_of_printer]:\:lp=:mx#0:rm=printer_IP_name:\:rp=printer_queue_name:\:s

7 To test the connection, type thepingcommand from a workstation on the samesubnet as the printer:ping printer_IP_nameIf theping command responds by t

5Select the following options, in order, from the SAM menu:Peripheral devicesPrinters and PlottersActionsAdd a Remote Printer (Do not select “Add a Ne

11 Start the LP request scheduler by typing/usr/lib/lpsched12 To test the connection, once again type thepingcommand from a workstation on thesame sub

89Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users4Make sure the following entry is in the/etc/servicesfile:printer 515/tcp spooler5 Startinetdby typing the foll

3Distribute the toner powder by gently rocking the cartridge back and forth.4 Firmly pull the tab directly away from the cartridge to remove the seali

mRemote cancel modelUsed for remote printer job removal; type rcmodelmRemote status modelUsed for remote printer queue status; type rsmodelmPrinter cl

If the test print doesn’t workIf the test document doesn’t print, check the configuration by followingthese steps:1Check whether therlpdaemon is runni

4At the UNIX prompt, typemkdev rlp5When themkdevprogram asks if you want to install or remove remote line printing,choose install even if it is alread

11 Create the spool directory that you specified in step 10:mkdir path_to_this_queue’s_spool_directory12 To test the connection, type thepingcommand f

6Enter information into the remote printer form, as follows:mName of queue to addType the local queue name users will use as the namefor the printer.m

Configuring Silicon Graphics IRIX1 Log in asroot.2 Assign an IP address and IP name to the printer, as described in “Step 3: Assigning anIP Address t

Changing the communication settingsThe LaserWriter 12/640 PS default communication setting for the TCP/IPinterface is PostScript. If the printer is to

What to do nextThe printer is now set up on your network.You don’t need any special software to use the printer. On most UNIXsystems, you use either t

The LaserWriter 12/640 PS has several user-installable printer options.You can add a duplex printing unit, a 500-sheet cassette and feeder, anenvelope