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 Introduction and Installation  1-17

Following initialization, a start-up page prints if that feature is enabled. This page lists
the selected resolution, installed RAM, hard disk identities, page count, enabled
interfaces, and network information. Review this page to be sure that the printer is
configured properly. See “Printing a Start-up Page” later in this chapter and “Start-up
Page” in chapter 4 for details.

Turning the Printer Off

1.

Verify that the Ready/Idle message displays.

2.

Press the 

O

 on the power switch to turn off the printer (fig. 1.29).

When the printer is turned off, job information in memory is lost.

Printing a Start-up Page

The first time you turn on the printer, it goes through an approximately 60 second
initialization and then prints a start-up page automatically. The printer does not have
to be attached to the host to print this page.

The start-up page contains configuration information concerning your printer. This
includes such things as the printer’s name, IP address, and current firmware version.

This page prints each time you start the printer unless you disable it. How you disable
or enable this printing depends on your environment (Macintosh or PC). The PS Files
Folder (Macintosh) and PS_Files Folder (PC) on the XANTÉ CD-ROM contain
download PostScript files (Startpgon.ps and Startpgoff.ps) that enable or disable this
printing.

Macintosh:

Use Adobe Downloader to download the appropriate file to enable or
to disable start-up page printing. See “Using Adobe Downloader” and
“PS Files Folder” in chapter 2 for details.

PC:

Use the following DOS command, substituting the appropriate file
name and a different port if necessary, to enable or to disable start-up
page printing.

COPY FILENAME.PS LPT

See “PS_Files Folder” in chapter 3 for details.

You also can use the Turn Start-up Page On/Off option available through your
browser after you download the XANTÉ Utilities. See “Informational Pages (Start
Page, Low Toner Page, Network Page)” in chapter 2 (Macintosh) or 3 (PC) for details.

Summary of Contents for PlateMaker 4

Page 1: ...quality paper and polyester plates which are immediately ready for press with no intermediate steps required Plus this versatile printer prints on paper cover film transparencies labels and envelopes...

Page 2: ...d creating high quality output on the various media Chapter 6 Maintenance Specifications and Warranty describes printer care technical specifications service options and the warranty Chapter 7 Printer...

Page 3: ...h or the Enter key on a PC indicates additonal or emphasized information indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid damage to files or equipment indicates instructions that must be followed...

Page 4: ...dpi Std 1200 x 1200 dpi Std 2400 x 2400 dpi Opt Engine Speed letter A4 10 ppm Std Interfaces Parallel Std Ethernet EtherTalk LPR TCP IP IPP Std USB PC only Std Paper Sizes From 3 94 x 5 83 Std 100 mm...

Page 5: ...d Internal IDE Hard disk Opt Font Accelerator Std Fuser Temperature Control Std Clean Plate Technology EP1 Toner Control Std Graphic Software Package Halftone Calibration Technology Gamma Std Enhanced...

Page 6: ...ing your printer Printer Location Setupyourprinterinalocationthatcansupportitsweightandcanprovidesufficientoperation andmaintenanceclearance Topreventoverheating allowatleast8 0 200mm clearancefor the...

Page 7: ...he Printer 3 Remove the plastic wrap tape and shipping stabilizers from all of the items Your printer package contains the following items Your XANT printer 500 sheet cassette Power cord Quick Referen...

Page 8: ...on 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 7 000 sheets of letter A4 size p...

Page 9: ...t 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 i...

Page 10: ...in the printer Fig 1 9 Remove Toner Cartridge Fig 1 10 Shake Toner Cartridge 4 Remove the new toner cartridge from its package Then gently shake the 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: ...the cassette into the printer this is caused 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 let...

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: ...pt 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 Print Monitor 2 Double click Print Moni...

Page 16: ...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 print...

Page 17: ...information concerning your printer This includes such things as the printer s name IP address and current firmware version This page prints each time you start the printer unless you disable it How y...

Page 18: ...puter or network environment With a parallel connection the PC to printer distance for a PC without Ethernet should be less than 10 ft 3 m With an Ethernet connection you need a UTP connection Require...

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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