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 Introduction and Installation  1-19

Required Equipment: Ethernet

Use a CAT 5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.

RJ-45

Connector

Ethernet Port

Fig. 1.32  Connect to Ethernet Port

You can connect two Ethernet devices together, bypassing a hub, using a crossover/
patch cable where pin 1 is crossed to pin 3 and pin 2 is crossed to pin 6.

See “Port Connection: Ethernet Port” in chapter 2 for details on connecting this cable
to the printer and your computer.

Required Equipment: USB

In a PC environment, use a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable to connect a PC to the
printer (fig. 1.33) via the USB port.

Connector
To Host Computer

Connector

To Printer

Fig. 1.33  USB Cable

See “USB Connection (for PC Only)” in chapter 3 for details on connecting this cable
to the printer and your computer.

Warranty and Product Registration

Chapter 6 contains your printer’s warranty. Be sure to register your printer to receive a $50
discount toward your next purchase of XANTÉ consumables. You can register online at
www.xante.com or return the warranty sheet included with your printer.

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Summary of Contents for Accel a Writer 4 Series

Page 1: ...end desktop publishers and graphics professionals XANT s flexible design provides the ability to upgrade from one model to the next The Accel a Writer 4N features a standard Ethernet interface Adobe...

Page 2: ...ion describes using front panel keys and menus and the Print dialog box to configure many printer features Chapter 5 Media Selecting Handling and Printing describes selecting media sizes and types han...

Page 3: ...ion indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid damage to files or equipment indicates instructions that must be followed exactly to avoid personal injury indicates the path for a file or fo...

Page 4: ...onts Std Std Resolutions 600 x 600 dpi Std Std 1200 x 1200 dpi Opt Std 2400 x 2400 dpi N A Opt Engine Speed letter A4 20 ppm up to 1200 dpi Std Std 10 ppm with 2400 dpi upgrade N A Opt Interfaces Para...

Page 5: ...Macintosh Std Std Internal IDE Hard disk Opt Opt Font Accelerator Std Std Graphic Software Package Halftone Calibration Technology Gamma N A Std Enhanced Screening Technology N A Std Accurate Calibra...

Page 6: ...least 8 0 200 mm clearance for the printer s vent Fig 1 2 Location Guidelines Printer Package Unpack the printer and save the packing materials 1 Remove the items packed on top of the printer The pri...

Page 7: ...llowing items Your XANT printer 500 sheet cassette Power cord Quick Reference Manual XANT Utilities CD ROM Toner cartridge The following items are packaged separately Additional paper cassettes and fe...

Page 8: ...r Extentsion Paper Cassette Fig 1 6 Inside Front View of Printer Toner Cartridge The printer s toner cartridge combines the toner and drum This cartridge can print approximately 14 000 sheets of lette...

Page 9: ...ht 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 The toner is highly combustible Never dispose of...

Page 10: ...e printer Fig 1 9 Remove Toner Cartridge Fig 1 10 Shake Toner Cartridge 4 Remove the new toner cartridge from the package Then gently shake the toner cartridge several times to distribute toner evenly...

Page 11: ...Cassette The standard universal paper cassette feeds up to 500 sheets of 20 lb bond 60 lb text weight 65 g m2 paper or other paper to a stack height of 2 13 54 mm This cassette can handle media weigh...

Page 12: ...ssette Fig 1 17 Remove Cassette from Printer 2 Place the cassette on a flat surface and remove the cassette cover fig 1 18 Then lift the paper length guide to release it and slide it forward fig 1 19...

Page 13: ...used by the catch that prevents the cassette from being dropped 7 Pull out the output tray extension and turn up the paper stop for paper sizes larger than letter A4 fig 1 22 Fig 1 22 Adjust Output Tr...

Page 14: ...the tray extension for media larger than letter A4 size fig 1 24 3 Align the edges of the paper stack and load it into the cassette print side up leading edge toward the back of the printer fig 1 25...

Page 15: ...mpt This prompt can only be turned off in Print Monitor You cannot turn the manual feed message off on the Desktop Print Monitor 1 Go to System Folder Extensions PrintMonitor 2 Double click Print Moni...

Page 16: ...ower Cord to Printer Never use a damaged power cord Check the cord and plug monthly and replace immediately if you find any damage Turning the Printer On Press the on the power switch to turn on the p...

Page 17: ...to be attached to the host to print this page The startup page contains configuration information concerning your printer This includes such things as the printer s name IP address and current firmwa...

Page 18: ...Printer Ports Selecting the Printer Interface Connect to the printer appropriate interface for your host computer or network environment With a parallel connection the PC to printer distance for a PC...

Page 19: ...rinter and your computer Required Equipment USB In a PC environment use a USB Universal Serial Bus cable to connect a PC to the printer fig 1 33 via the USB port Connector To Host Computer Connector T...

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